Buffalo Ornithological Society
Birding Western New York and the Niagara Peninsula of Ontario

Tufted Duck - © Sue Barth

Red Knot in the Dunkirk Harbor on June 3rd.
Contributed by: Gale VerHague

Two days after Doug Mutton found the Black-bellied Whistling Duck in Clarence, he saw it again at the same spot. This time, many birders got to see it!
Contributed by: Sue Barth

A distant spring Whimbrel out on the breakwall at the Seaway Slip in the Buffalo Outer Harbor on the 1st.
Contributed by: Sue Barth

This Black-bellied Plover was at the Buffalo Outer Harbor Seaway Slip on the 2nd. He didn't stay very long but was still fun to see!
Contributed by: Sue Barth

This gorgeous Nelson's Sparrow was located by Tony Dvorak at Times Beach on June 2nd . Josh Ketry and i tried to relocate and hawkeyes Ketry found it first! it was giving great views for a few moments at a time and then flew further back into the preserve .. searched for and not found again.. a lifebird for me and most of those fortunate to see it.
Contributed by: Shelley Seidman

Tony Dvorak found this fantastic Nelson’s Sparrow at Times Beach on the 4th. Several others were able to relocate this bird and there was mention of the possibility of two individuals present, but that was never substantiated. A very rare spring record for the region!
Contributed by: Alec Humann

On the 5th, Joel Strong found this White-rumped Sandpiper in a farm field puddle, or fluddle, near the town of Somerset, NY.
Contributed by: Alec Humann

Joel Strong does it again in Somerset on the 10th. This time, the White-rumped Sandpiper is with a Dunlin.
Contributed by: Alec Humann

Continuing from May, this immature Glaucous Gull was still beach-lounging at Woodlawn Beach SP on the 1st as documented by Sue Barth.
Contributed by: Alec Humann

Sue Barth found three Pine Siskins at Sprague Brook Park in southern Erie County on the 4th.
Contributed by: Alec Humann

From Fort Erie, Ontario, Lynda Goodridge photographed this Red-headed Woodpecker at a historical nesting area at Waverly Beach.
Contributed by: Alec Humann

TJ Mudd also enjoyed Erie County’s first Black-bellied Whistling-Duck at Clarence Town Hall on the 6th when most local birders delighted in seeing this individual.
Contributed by: Alec Humann

Joel Strong found this rare-in-summer Iceland Gull (Thayer’s type) at Point Breeze, Orleans County, NY on the 14th. Note the dark iris and the pale and restricted black webbing in outer primaries.
Contributed by: Alec Humann

Another image by Joel Strong of the Point Breeze adult Iceland Gull on the 14th. This is a great in-flight image showing the wing tip pattern.
Contributed by: Alec Humann

On June 11, two Upland Sandpipers put on a show for Tony Dvorak at Tillman Road WMA in Clarence, NY. This is the last known breeding location for this species in Erie County. If you visit PLEASE take care not to disturb the Uppies!
Contributed by: Alec Humann

Continuing at their only regional breeding location, this Prothonotary Warbler was photographed by Kyle Brock on the 14th as it sang to advertise his territory at Iroquois NWR.
Contributed by: Alec Humann

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker mom feeding her loudly calling chicks at Iroquois NWR on the 18th
Contributed by: Patrick Sysiong

This photogenic Bobolink was hanging around close to me for quite a bit at Upper Stafford Marsh, allowing me to take many photos on the 18th
Contributed by: Patrick Sysiong

The male Prothonotary Warbler was carrying food back and forth at Iroquois NWR on the 18th
Contributed by: Patrick Sysiong

Furnishing another first for Erie County was this elegant Black-necked Stilt found by Grand Island resident, Paul Leuchner, who was kayaking around the islands south of Beaver Island SP on the 19th. Unfortunately this photo didn’t surface until the 20th and subsequent searches proved unfruitful. A big ‘Thank You’ to Paul for sharing this fantastic find!
Contributed by: Alec Humann

I happened upon an American Crow harassing a Peregrine Falcon (likely the nesting pair on campus) on my way to the UB South Campus on the 23rd. 2 falcons then perched on top of the St. Joseph parish building.
Contributed by: Patrick Sysiong

This was an American Woodcock we accidentally flushed on the BOS field trip to Tillman Road WMA on the 23rd in search of Grasshopper Sparrows! This was the first time I had ever seen one.
Contributed by: Patrick Sysiong

This young Barred Owl was fun to see in the southtowns on the 19th. If you look closely, you'll see a little bit of down left. He called to a nearby adult many times, which added to the enjoyment.
Contributed by: Sue Barth

This male Golden-crowned Kinglet was singing up a storm in the southtowns on the 19th.
Contributed by: Sue Barth

this American White Pelican originally found by Hans Mann on 6-23, continued at La Salle Park . relocated by Joe Fell on the 24th and 25th
Contributed by: Shelley Seidman

This Least Bittern spotted on the 26th at Times Beach Nature Preserve was a lifer for me, but I almost missed it because of how tiny they are!
Contributed by: Patrick Sysiong

This House Wren was spotted carrying nesting material at Times Beach Nature Preserve on the 28th.
Contributed by: Patrick Sysiong

This trio of Trumpeter Swans was photographed by Jason West in Shelby, NY on the 14th. Now nesting in the region, this species will likely to continue to increase in frequency.
Contributed by: Alec Humann

Shelley Seidman took this image on the 24th from LaSalle Park. Originally found on the 23rd by Hans Mann, this American White Pelican continued to entertain into July along the break wall in the Buffalo harbor.
Contributed by: Alec Humann

Josh Ketry photographed this Grasshopper Sparrow at the Union Ship Canal, just south of Tifft NP, on the 4th. Multiple individuals were present indicating a newly established colony at this location. Great discovery, Josh!
Contributed by: Alec Humann