Another nice, warm day – but more north winds! Yeeesh. But, since it was quite a bit calmer last night, a few birds seemed to have moved. There were more Palm Warblers and Ruby-crowned Kinglets around Hedgehog Mountain Park and Florida Lake in Freeport this morning. 24 Ring-necked Ducks on Florida Lake were also a treat. And a Field Sparrow arrived and was singing at Hedgehog Mountain.

When this northerly flow FINALLY breaks, we should see quite a flood of migrants.

Just thought that I would share a couple of pics of the Montclair Hawkwatch from my recent trip to Jersey.

Here’s the view – to the southeast – looking over the coastal plain. Somewhere through the smog is Manhattan.

“The Crew” (Left to Right: Steve, Richie, Jeannette, The Famous Elsa, and Official Counter Alex.