August 28, 2026
My Column: State Line Hawk Watch
A view of State Line Lookout and the Hudson River beyond in Alpine. By Jim WrightSpecial to The Record |…
Rob Fanning reported a Black-billed Cuckoo by the Tent-caterpillar tents around 9ish along the main path opposite Blue Heron Pond.
After a couple of attempts, I got great looks — but only had my cellphone. Rotten pic is above (top, center), just for confirmation, and to make my other pix look better. (Thanks, Rob!)
Fred Weber reported hearing one near the Pirie-Mayhood Platform last week, so they-are/it-is around.