some birds from Jones Beach, Long Island

[cab67]

We were visiting my in-laws, and I was able to get away to bird nearby Jones Beach and area. Most of the beaches were closed for the weekend (they were holding an air show), and the weather was lousy for much of the time, but I did see some things.


piping plover
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willet
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semipalmated sandpiper
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American oystercatcher
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This one - there's something about terns that defies my ability to identify them. Empids? Ammodram sparrows? Old World Warblers? Neotropical kingbirds? I can do those. But terns? I think they're emitting some sort of psychic energy that messes with my normal bird ID skill. So I've got it ID'd as a Forster's, but could be convinced that it's a common. Thoughts?
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[soothsayer]

1. Those are awesome! Thank you

[Diamond_Dog]

2. Great pics

Thank you!

[wendyb-NC]

3. Thank you, for posting the pics

They are wonderful. Some look like motion shots. The birds are walking, flying or bracing for the next wave that's going to hit.
They are excellent.

[ShazamIam]

4. Great photos and thank you for identifying the birds.

[elleng]

5. Beautiful!

I grew up around there, way before I became acquainted with birding.