by admin | Sep 20, 2022 | Nature Walks, The Sandpiper
Shinnecock Dunes Nature Walk Recap A rainy forecast on September 13th did not prevent seven hardy birders from making the trip out east to Shinnecock Inlet this morning. Between the rain and the high tide we had some flooded road conditions to deal with as we made our...
by admin | Sep 14, 2022 | The Sandpiper
Where to Buy Bird-Friendly Maple Syrup In New York What words come to mind when you think of maple syrup? Think birdier than “sticky” and “delicious” — how about “bright red” and “full of song”? Maple products come from forests managed in very different ways....
by admin | Sep 14, 2022 | Featured, The Sandpiper
The Times They Are A-Changin’ “Come gather round people where you roam, and admit that the waters around you have grown And accept it that soon you’ll be drenched to the bone If your time to you is worth savin’ and you better start swimmin’ Or you’ll sink like a...
by admin | Sep 9, 2022 | The Sandpiper
President’s Message Fall 2022 Hello my little birding friends! Hope this newsletter finds you well and enjoying the birds. I’ve had a couple of Little Green Herons and Egrets in the back yard but not the Great Blue Heron like I always have. Guess he doesn’t like the...
by admin | Sep 9, 2022 | The Sandpiper
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner My 11th grade literature class changed my life. I had a fascinating and enthusiastic teacher who brought life and meaning to the Romantic Era literature we read, amongst which was “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”, by Samuel Coleridge....
by admin | Sep 9, 2022 | The Sandpiper
The Effects of this Harsh Summer Weather This was a challenging summer weather-wise with unprecedented drought and heat. I lost many of my “bird staples” this summer. All my blueberries dies, I lost my whole crop of Elderberr y and I doubt I will see any fruit on my...
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