Once again, a shorebird haven By Bob Marcotte

[Donna]

http://blogs.democratandchronicle.com/birds/

NY: $7 to get into Hamlin Beach State Park ... is it worth it? ...

[Donna]

http://blogs.democratandchronicle.com/birds/2011/09/08/gathering-of-shorebirds-whos-king-of-this-mountain/  (A buildup of algae on Ontario Beach in the wake of Tropical Storm Irene attracted a large gathering of migrating shorebirds during much of last week before crews shoveled up the algae and hauled it off.

[Dumpsterkitty]

http://blogs.democratandchronicle.com/birds/2011/09/08/gathering-of-shorebirds-whos-king-of-this-mountain/  (A buildup of algae on Ontario Beach in the wake of Tropical Storm Irene attracted a large gathering of migrating shorebirds during much of last week before crews shoveled up the algae and hauled it off.

Probably 'splains why we've got a few extra peregrines around...