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

Iceland Gull - © Sue Barth

Juvenile Semipalmated Sandpiper - Olcott Pier (August 6). August is a good month to start seeing the later-arriving juveniles of many shorebird species, which leave the nesting grounds after the adults. This Semipalmated Sandpiper shows a dark cap contrasting with a distinct white eyebrow and a beautifully "scalloped" back, indicating a juvenile bird.
Contributed by: Joel Strong

This cute adult Semipalmated Plover was caught "puddle hopping" at the Buffalo Outer Harbor.
Contributed by: Sue Barth

Juvenile Baird's Sandpiper in the Dunkirk Harbor on August 15th.
Contributed by: Gale VerHague

This juvenile Virginia Rail gave me secretive but good looks at Tifft on the 16th
Contributed by: Patrick Sysiong

This Least Bittern surprised me when it popped onto the boardwalk at Times Beach Nature Preserve on the 4th!
Contributed by: Patrick Sysiong

One of the Red-headed Woodpecker parents at Forest Lawn on the 1st
Contributed by: Patrick Sysiong

Dean Di'Tommaso found this rare juvenile Laughing Gull at Woodlawn Beach SP on the 19th. The last time one was reported in the county was in 2014!
Contributed by: Sue Barth

Another shot of the juvenile Laughing Gull that Dean Di'Tommaso found on the 19th.
Contributed by: Sue Barth

On August 22, Jean and Blayne Farnan found this Whimbrel along Wilhelm Rd in Port Colbourne, Ontario. Tony Dvorak photographed it on the 22nd. The bird continued through the 23rd.
Contributed by: Alec Humann

The continuing Marbled Godwit at Dufferin Islands was photographed by Tim Shafley on the 22nd cavorting with the local Mallard flock.
Contributed by: Alec Humann

JW Mills photographed one of the local Black Vultures at the known roosting location at the Locust Grove Picnic Area in Queenston, Ontario on the 21st.
Contributed by: Alec Humann

On the 13th, Lisa Bacon wowed the local birding community by finding this gorgeous Marbled Godwit at Dufferin Islands, Niagara Falls, Ontario. This individual was extremely confiding and photogenic.
Contributed by: Alec Humann

a young Least Bittern was standing on a wooden plank, checking out his surroundings at Times Beach on 8/23 .. what a gift to have happened upon this tiny, inquisitive bird!!
Contributed by: Shelley Seidman

Sue Barth photographed this pair of Orchard Orioles dining on Katydids at Woodlawn Beach SP on the 17th.
Contributed by: Alec Humann

Also at Woodlawn Beach SP on the 17th was this Wild Turkey family strutting their fabulousness on the beach itself. Photo by Sue Barth.
Contributed by: Alec Humann

One of five cute little Sanderlings seen at Woodlawn Beach SP on the 22nd.
Contributed by: Sue Barth

This Blue-winged Warbler ushers in the start of the fall warbler season! Seen at Beaver Island SP on the 23rd.
Contributed by: Sue Barth

This young or female Black-and-white Warbler was one of three of this species seen at Beaver Island SP on the 23rd.
Contributed by: Sue Barth

Close views of this Blackburnian Warbler were a nice treat! Seen at Beaver Island SP on the 23rd.
Contributed by: Sue Barth

One more photo of the 3 Willets as they stepped along the shore of Woodlawn Beach on the 18th.
Contributed by: Sue Barth

The long-staying Marbled Godwit at Dufferin Islands, Niagara Falls, Ontario, continued through the 25th. This bird is very tame and has been putting on quite the show! A first record for the Niagara Peninsula of Ontario! Photo by Tony Dvorak.
Contributed by: Alec Humann

This magnificent male Golden-winged Warbler was one of two located and photographed by David Crowe on the 31st at Hanging Bog WMA in Allegany County.
Contributed by: Alec Humann

Another image captured by David Crowe on the 31st at Hanging Bog WMA in Allegany County. Golden-winged Warbler has become a highly sought after migrant in WNY due to its scarcity.
Contributed by: Alec Humann

Sabrina Kornowski was lucky enough to cross paths with this elegant pair of American Avocets at Woodlawn Beach SP on the 28th. The birds didn’t stay for long and we are thankful that Sabrina was able to obtain such delightful photos.
Contributed by: Alec Humann

Another photo by Sabrina Kornowski of the Woodlawn SP American Avocets on the 28th.
Contributed by: Alec Humann

This Baird’s Sandpiper was documented by Gale VerHague on the beach at Dunkirk Harbor on the 31st.
Contributed by: Alec Humann

Another Baird’s Sandpiper was found on the 31st by Jeffrey Reed along 5 Mile Road at Ischua Creek, Cattaraugus County.
Contributed by: Alec Humann

This Yellow-bellied Flycatcher was photographed on the 25th at Woodlawn Beach SP by Sue Barth. This bird shows nicely the olive-washed breast with clear yellow center patch and eye ring which is thicker on the back half.
Contributed by: Alec Humann

This Whimbrel was superbly captured in flight on the 31st at Westcliffe Park in St Catharines, Ontario by Ryan Griffiths.
Contributed by: Alec Humann

The Westcliffe Park, St Catharines, CA Whimbrel photographed in flight by Ryan Griffiths on the 31st.
Contributed by: Alec Humann

Patrick Sysiong caught this rare image of a Least Bittern in flight on the 31st at Times Beach. This species bred at this location this season.
Contributed by: Alec Humann