American Avocets

Date: 08.07.2013Contributor(s): Melissa Fisher / Also seen by Karen Kearney on Front St., Newburgh

Location: Newburgh waterfront, then flew east towards Beacon area

Two American Avocets were seen by two different observers around 7:15pm flying from Newburgh east towards the Beacon area. Photographs taken by Melissa Fisher were sent to B. Michelin who confirmed identification/field sketch provided.  There was also a second sighting by Karen Kearney on Front St., Newburgh.

American Avocet 2_MFisher

American Avocet _field sketch_ MF080713

 

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