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Vol. IIX No. 2

Feburary 2008

Michael Farina-Editor

New Birds of the Year

Species	1^st Date Observed
Red-throated Loon	2/5/08
Orange-crowned Warbler	2/6/08
Killdeer	2/29/08
Year Total	65

*New to MNSA Life List

Notable Sightings for the Month

Species seen 3x or less
American Wigeon	Red-tailed Hawk
Green-winged Teal	American Kestrel
Lesser Scaup	Killdeer
Red-throated Loon	Bonaparte’s Gull
Pied-billed Grebe	Blue Jay
American Bittern	Marsh Wren
Northern Harrier
Monthly Total	56

Tankroom renovations continue and finish

With the absence of the Renovations supervisor do to injury work was suspended for a week before restarting with a new crew to finish the job. The work restarted on 14^th Feb with prepping the floors for the new tile. The room was ready for use on the 27^th Feb after the floor was waxed and the floor molding installed. Next work scheduled is the replacement of the tile floor in the Steel building.

Brant Banding

One of the annual Brant bandings conducted by the NY DEC was done on Middle Bay Country Club. On

Peregrine Starting

Zoe and mate have been seen at the platform on a regular basis. The pair has been seen hunting of the MNSA property. On the 20^th of Feb, they were seen copulating on the peak of the box.

Great Backyard Bird Count

Notable observation here at the MNSA was an Orange-crowned Warbler. Photos and documentation was request be the review board for confirmation.

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