Tag Archives: birding Long Island

Common Eider

Common Eider
Common Eider
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The picture of this Common Eider was photographed in Jones Beach State Park at the Coast Guard Station in New York. The Common Eider is the largest duck on North America.

To hear the sounds of the Common Eider click on the arrow above.

Black Skimmers in Flight

Black Skimmers in Flight

Black Skimmers in Flight

Black Skimmers in Flight

The picture of these Black Skimmers in flight was photographed at Nickerson Beach in Nassau County New York where they breed during the summer. This Black Skimmers in flight were photographed with the Canon 5D Mark IV and the Canon 100-400 II lens.
To hear the sounds of the Black Skimmer, click on the arrow below.

Horned Lark

Horned Lark

Horned Lark

Horned Lark

The picture of this Horned Lark was taken at Jones Beach State Park in Nassau County, New York The picture of this Horned Lark was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark III Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender. Horned Larks inhabit an extensive elevation range, from sea level to an altitude of 13,000 feet.
To hear the song of the Horned Lark, click on the arrow below.