A field notebook from New York's island coast
Wild Long Island, close to home.
A local field notebook for identifying birds, following the seasons, and seeing the island through original photographs.
Early fall watch: shorebirds gather while woodland migration begins.
What to look for →Explore the island
Start where your curiosity lands
From the field notebook
Recent sightings & stories
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Birding Guides
A field-notebook entry on getting started, ethical observation, and caring for backyard birds.
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Long Island Birding Places
A field-notebook entry on choosing a productive birding place by habitat, weather, season, and respectful access.
