[nysbirds-l] Brendan's 1st Snowy Owl !
Today, between Grandson # 2's (Robert Joseph Connors) basketball games, I took Grandson # 3 (Brendan James Connors) down to Jones Beach for a bit of birding, which hopefully would include his laying eyes on the Snowy Owl that has been reported regularly from the West End 2 Area, as late as yesterday. Being with a novice out in the field, on a fairly warm, winter day when there are birds around, is to experience real joy ! Most of the shared sightings are "firsts" for the "newbie, and his or her excitement, wonder and appreciation are contagious ! The following list is in in consecutive order: !) Pair of Red-tailed Hawks perched, side by side in tree, Meadowbrook Parkway 2) Canada Geese, Medium ,in front of T.R. Museum 3) Pair of adult Peregrine Falcons, resting on J.B. Water Tower. 4) Horned Grebe, Coast Guard Area. 5) Common Loon, " " " 6) Long-tailed Duck " " " 7) Brant " " " 8) Bufflehead " " " 9) Herring Gull" " " 10) Great-Black backed Gull " "" 11) Snow Bunting, near J.B, Inlet. ! 2) Snowy Owl, first year bird, Dune area 14) Kildeer Medium, in front of T.R. Musuem. Cheers, Bob -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End/ Meadowbrook Parkway Sunday: Rough Legged Hawk, Blackbirds (not Rusty)
Hi Everyone, Thanks for everyone's help with the blackbird ID from yesterday - most are saying they were Boat Tailed Grackles and not Rusty Blackbirds. Speaking of blackbirds, at Jones Beach West End and by Meadowbrook Parkway I saw Red Wing Blackbirds and Boat Tailed Grackles. At the Coast Guard Marina I saw the same waterfowl as Saturday - a female bufflehead and 2 Horned Grebes as well as 2 Common Loons and Brant. There were more birds on the median today: Killdeer, Juncos, Mockingbirds. I met a very pleasant couple looking for a light phase/ghost Northern Harrier, but we found a typical one over the dunes. A crowd was gathered observing a Snowy Owl. Along the Meadowbrook, I saw the previously reported Rough Legged Hawk and also 3 Red Tailed Hawks. Good birding, Rob in Massapequa pic of the Rough Legged Hawk etc on my blog http://longislandbirding.blogspot.com/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re:[nysbirds-l] American Oystercatcher at Breezy Point
Two Oystercatchers were seen during the Great South Bay Audubon field trip to Jones Beach west end on Feb. 8, seen from the fishing piers at field 10. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Red-headed Woodpecker tempting fate
The Red-headed Woodpecker was again in my neighbor’s yard this weekend, sporting quite a bit of red now. This makes exactly four months since it showed up on November 22nd. It seems to have weathered Mother Nature’s worst. However, yesterday, with all the snow melt and its caches probably depleted, I saw it foraging for acorns on the ground near my neighbor’s porch. This will almost certainly be its death sentence as my neighbor’s cats are absolute killers. I’ll continue to report on any future sightings. Cheers, Glenn Quinn Hauppauge, NY --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach/ Meadowbrook Parkway: Snowy Owl, ~100 unknown blackbirds - please help ID
Actually Rob, I think you're original identification was the correct one. In my view these are BOAT-TAILED GRACKLES, not Rusty Blackbirds. Icterids can be tricky at times and it's important to consider several criteria when making an identification: plumage, structure, vocalizations and habitat. The relatively uniform appearances and rather warm brown tones of the bulk of these birds fits female BT Grackle better than Rusty. A couple of males are present and seem to show grackle-like tails, although not as pronounced as breeding adult males. The first thing that caught my eye however was the birds' structure, especially that of the bills on birds with their heads turned to the side, appearing too long and heavy for Rusty Blackbird. Many of these may be young birds, but that's hard to tell. If I understand your directions, these blackbirds were in trees adjacent to the extensive saltmarshes separating the barrier beach from the mainland, perfect Boat-tail habitat but uncharacteristic for Rusty, which is closely tied to freshwater swamps except during active migration. Angus Wilson, New York City & The Springs, NY > On Feb 23, 2014, at 5:44 PM, Robert Taylor wrote: > > Update: with some help (thank you!) the blackbirds were identified as Rusty > Blackbirds - I counted at least 106 (there was one starling mixed in). I'll > reported to e-bird for the Rusty Blackbird outreach program. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Grebes in East Rockaway
It might be a big deal in another winter, but I'll report it anyway. There were two Red-necked Grebes on the Mill River, by the East Rockaway (Nassau) train station this afternoon. Last week's Canvasbacks were gone, but two female Common Goldeneyes remain. Also out of place this far upriver are continuing Red-breasted Mergansers, but no Common Mergansers yet. Unlike my last couple of RN Grebe encounters, these (one more than the other) were active and put on a show - diving and bringing up prey (looked like Grass Shrimp), snaking along the water's surface, wing flapping, and even calling. All this at often close range, in good light, on calm water - a dream setup. Maybe that's what it was. I also dreamt that it was sunny and warm, with just a gentle breeze. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] American Oystercatcher at Breezy Point
Nice observation. I had one today at Point Lookout, so it maybe that they
are starting to filter in already!
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On Feb 23, 2014, at 7:30 PM, Isaac Grant wrote:
Had 3 oystercatchers on the jetty at Breezy point this afternoon. Guess
they're back already. Seems very early.
Isaac Grant
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[nysbirds-l] Correction...+Tree Swallows
It was pointed out to me that I wrote "Tree Sparrows" in the body paragraph of my earlier post. I meant to write Tree Swallows- as was indicated in the subject area. Sorry for any confusion. Nadir Souirgi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] American Oystercatcher at Breezy Point
Had 3 oystercatchers on the jetty at Breezy point this afternoon. Guess they're back already. Seems very early. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Central Park -- American Woodcock
Shortly after 5 this afternoon I was walking from the Oven to Bow Bridge when an American Woodcock flew pretty much directly in front of me and curved around to land at the water's edge of the Riviera section of the Lake. I was stunned a moment then headed toward where it landed and then it flew again to the top of the meadow area right north of it. I searched (among lots of sparrows) and didn't see it until it flew again, over the rise. I tried to find it in the field area north and at the Oven and couldn't find it so ran to the feeders to see if I could get more pairs of eyes and binoculars to help find it. Martin, Saul, Margaret and Evangeline (my apologies if I spelled any of these names wrong) came with me and I showed them where I'd seen it and we looked and Martin caught a glimpse at the top of that rocky hill that's directly between the Oven and Warbler Rock. We went up there and looked and then heard it and saw it fly to over by Warbler Rock, so we went over there. We looked and looked and then heard and saw it fly again and it seemed to land at the water's edge of the Lake just west of Bow Bridge. So we went over there and again looked and looked, but we never saw a good close-up look at the bird on the ground. I wanted to let people know, though, that they should keep their eyes and ears open tomorrow if they're in the Park!! --Emilie Storrs -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] More Kings Co. Red-necked Grebes +Tree Swallows
It was a beautiful day to be on the Hudson as I filled in for Gabriel Willow on his NYC Audubon Winter Eco Tour. Notable sightings include a pair of Red-necked Grebes continuing(?) to favor the Erie Basin, in the waters viewed just from Ikea Brooklyn in Red Hook. A great article by Team Birdcast on the subject of RNGR migration suggests that they could be new individuals, or maybe at least one new individual. One was in the partially enclosed area between the first two docks extending southwest from the western corner of the Ikea parking lot, while the other, between Ikea Dock proper and the very long damaged one just to it's east. There was likely another pair, also close to the seawall, between the 58th street parking lot and the water treatment plant off of Owl's Head Park in Bay Ridge. It would be great if someone birding the area could confirm positively or negatively of there presence since they were seen from a relatively fast moving boat. Posture, silhouette, and especially the slightly downward pointing, dagger shaped bill strongly suggested this species, even at a distance. It was also nice to see a small flock of five Tree Sparrows feeding off and over Swinburne Island. Swinburne Island is located about 3/4 of a mile east of midland beach in Staten Island and about a mile west of Seagate in Brooklyn in the northern part of Lower New York Bay. This Island is a favored wintering locations for Harbor Seals in the Bay of New York, and is a federally protected marine sanctuary and so is not open to the public. Keep'em up! Nadir Souirgi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Floyd Rough Legged Correction
Upon further review the Rough legged hawk I reported from Floyd Bennett Field today was in fact a Grey Ghost Harrier as seen from below. I was wrong, I miss identified the bird. I wanted to see an RLHA and I did. unfortunately there wasn't actually one in my optics. Dennis -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re:[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach/ Meadowbrook Parkway: Snowy Owl, ~100 unknown blackbirds - please help ID
Update: with some help (thank you!) the blackbirds were identified as Rusty Blackbirds - I counted at least 106 (there was one starling mixed in). I'll reported to e-bird for the Rusty Blackbird outreach program. On Sat, Feb 22, 2014 at 10:03 PM, Robert Taylor wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > I was at Massapequa Preserve around 2:30 but not much going on (only there > 30 minutes) I drove to Jones Beach West End around 4pm - the Coast Guard > Station marina had a female Bufflehead with 2 Horned Grebes as company, > also saw 2 Long Tailed Ducks in the distance. Nothing going along the road > or divider, but there was a Snowy Owl on top of one of the dunes. > > I drove North on Meadowbrook Parkway looking for the reported Rough Legged > Hawk, but only found a juvenile Red Tailed Hawk. I saw about 100 > blackbirds that for some reason I just can't ID - I'm guessing they're Boat > Tailed Grackles? > > I posted pics on my blog - if anyone can help me ID them, I'd appreciate > it. > > Thanks in advance and Good birding, > Rob in Massapequa > > http://longislandbirding.blogspot.com/ > -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Other Shinnecock gulls
In my previous posting, I failed to note the continuing Glaucous Gull, along the inner end of the Inlet, and a third-cycle Lesser Black-backed Gull with the Iceland Gulls on the beach at Road L. Doug Futuyma -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk birds
Some good birds out east seen by me and Bobby Rosetti. The male and female Barrow's Goldeneye were seen well in the southwest corner of Lake Montauk around 10 AM, and an immature Bald Eagle flew over the area. Hook Pond was mostly frozen and a very quick stop had only a female common Merg of note. At Montauk Point there were many scoters, mostly Surf and Black, only a few Common Eider and no alcids - ditto Camp Hero. By the restaurant on the beach were an adult and second winter Lesser Black Backed Gull - no white-winged gulls. Very few birds at Montauk Harbor with only a Great Cormorant on the tower on the jetty. And finally as Doug noted the Pink-footed Goose which we lucked into, finding it as soon as we arrived around 2:30 - the Cackling Goose was found a little later. It flew off a bit before 3:30, headed northeast. A very tame male Pheasant walked by us on Roanoke Avenue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
RE:[nysbirds-l] Long Island Redheads
Apologies: Camman's Pond Park is in Merrick. ___ Gina Goldstein Senior Editor THE BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP Tel. +1 212 446 3298 ▪ Mobile +1 718 415 5770 ___ -Original Message- From: bounce-112685032-29336...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-112685032-29336...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Goldstein Gina Sent: Sunday, February 23, 2014 3:41 PM To: 'nysbirds-l@cornell.edu' Subject: [nysbirds-l] Long Island Redheads 3 drake and 1 female Redhead on Cammanns Pond off Merrick Rd in Bellmore (or maybe Freeport--not sure). Also 2 Black-crowned Night Heron. Pond mainly not frozen. __ The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. This e-mail message may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not an addressee or otherwise authorized to receive this message, you should not use, copy, disclose or take any action based on this e-mail or any information contained in the message. If you have received this material in error, please advise the sender immediately by reply e-mail and delete this message. Thank you. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose etc., Riverhead and Shinnecick (Suffolk)
In late morning, 2 immature Iceland Gulls on beach at Road L, along Dune Road west of Ponquogue Bridge, and 3 at Shinnecock, just west of inlet; also 3 Snowy Owls seen from road, one on the large sandbar north and slightly west of the Inlet. I then searched at length for the Pink-footed Goose , finally encountering Dave Klauber and Bobby Rossetti, who were looking at it in a flock of Canadas along Roanoke Avenue north of Joyce Drive -- where there had been no geese an hour earlier. Soon after, we descried a Cackling Goose among the Canadas. Doug Futuyma Stony Brook Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Long Island Redheads
3 drake and 1 female Redhead on Cammanns Pond off Merrick Rd in Bellmore (or maybe Freeport--not sure). Also 2 Black-crowned Night Heron. Pond mainly not frozen. __ The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. This e-mail message may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not an addressee or otherwise authorized to receive this message, you should not use, copy, disclose or take any action based on this e-mail or any information contained in the message. If you have received this material in error, please advise the sender immediately by reply e-mail and delete this message. Thank you. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Canvasback Riverside S
Observing right now 3:30pm at Riverside Park South at 63rd street Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Rough-legged Hawk, Terrell River CP, Moriches (Suffolk Co.)
Adding to the Rough-legged Hawk count, there was an adult light morph circling and hovering above the marshland at Terrell River County Park this morning. I was scoping across the bay from the Smith Point County Park outer beach when I noticed the bird. An immature Bald Eagle was also in the near vicinity of the Rough-leg. Little else to speak of from the Smith Point side. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/39025168@N07/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Rough legged Floyd
Previously reported light phase rough legged hawk is flying around Floyd Bennett field currently over area between fishermans and boat launch lots. D -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
RE: [nysbirds-l] Hawk ID?
Yes. Imm. Red-shouldered. Nice photo. All the classic field marks are visible in the photo - even the pale translucent windows near the tips of the primaries, as well as the streaking on the upper breast ( which a red-tail would never have), lack of dark patagial bar, and the pattern of barring on the tail. Jim Coe -Original Message- From: bounce-112681066-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-112681066-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Ardith Bondi Sent: Sunday, February 23, 2014 12:58 PM To: eBirdsnyc; NYSBIRDS Subject: [nysbirds-l] Hawk ID? Any opinions as to the ID of this hawk? I photographed it yesterday at Croton Point Park and think it's probably a juvenile Red-shouldered, but I'd appreciate others' input. http://ardithbondi.com/pictures/slide4533.jpg Thanks, Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Hawk ID?
Any opinions as to the ID of this hawk? I photographed it yesterday at Croton Point Park and think it's probably a juvenile Red-shouldered, but I'd appreciate others' input. http://ardithbondi.com/pictures/slide4533.jpg Thanks, Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Dark phase Rough-legged Hawk...
For anyone in the area who might be interested. Very likely the same bird
reported over the past few weeks.
Dark-phase Rough-legged Hawk circling and providing very good looks just
before the south exit to Jones Beach off the Meadowbrook Parkway (I am
coming from Pt. Lookout).
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[nysbirds-l] Snowy Owl on Piermont Pier
currently drifting south on ice flow. Evan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Snowy Owl on Piermont Pier
currently drifting south on ice flow. Evan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Dark phase Rough-legged Hawk...
For anyone in the area who might be interested. Very likely the same bird reported over the past few weeks. Dark-phase Rough-legged Hawk circling and providing very good looks just before the south exit to Jones Beach off the Meadowbrook Parkway (I am coming from Pt. Lookout). Don't start none, won't be none ~ Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones (\__/) (= '.'=) () _ () Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Hawk ID?
Any opinions as to the ID of this hawk? I photographed it yesterday at Croton Point Park and think it's probably a juvenile Red-shouldered, but I'd appreciate others' input. http://ardithbondi.com/pictures/slide4533.jpg Thanks, Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
RE: [nysbirds-l] Hawk ID?
Yes. Imm. Red-shouldered. Nice photo. All the classic field marks are visible in the photo - even the pale translucent windows near the tips of the primaries, as well as the streaking on the upper breast ( which a red-tail would never have), lack of dark patagial bar, and the pattern of barring on the tail. Jim Coe -Original Message- From: bounce-112681066-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-112681066-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Ardith Bondi Sent: Sunday, February 23, 2014 12:58 PM To: eBirdsnyc; NYSBIRDS Subject: [nysbirds-l] Hawk ID? Any opinions as to the ID of this hawk? I photographed it yesterday at Croton Point Park and think it's probably a juvenile Red-shouldered, but I'd appreciate others' input. http://ardithbondi.com/pictures/slide4533.jpg Thanks, Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Rough legged Floyd
Previously reported light phase rough legged hawk is flying around Floyd Bennett field currently over area between fishermans and boat launch lots. D -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Rough-legged Hawk, Terrell River CP, Moriches (Suffolk Co.)
Adding to the Rough-legged Hawk count, there was an adult light morph circling and hovering above the marshland at Terrell River County Park this morning. I was scoping across the bay from the Smith Point County Park outer beach when I noticed the bird. An immature Bald Eagle was also in the near vicinity of the Rough-leg. Little else to speak of from the Smith Point side. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/39025168@N07/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose etc., Riverhead and Shinnecick (Suffolk)
In late morning, 2 immature Iceland Gulls on beach at Road L, along Dune Road west of Ponquogue Bridge, and 3 at Shinnecock, just west of inlet; also 3 Snowy Owls seen from road, one on the large sandbar north and slightly west of the Inlet. I then searched at length for the Pink-footed Goose , finally encountering Dave Klauber and Bobby Rossetti, who were looking at it in a flock of Canadas along Roanoke Avenue north of Joyce Drive -- where there had been no geese an hour earlier. Soon after, we descried a Cackling Goose among the Canadas. Doug Futuyma Stony Brook Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Other Shinnecock gulls
In my previous posting, I failed to note the continuing Glaucous Gull, along the inner end of the Inlet, and a third-cycle Lesser Black-backed Gull with the Iceland Gulls on the beach at Road L. Doug Futuyma -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] More Kings Co. Red-necked Grebes +Tree Swallows
It was a beautiful day to be on the Hudson as I filled in for Gabriel Willow on his NYC Audubon Winter Eco Tour. Notable sightings include a pair of Red-necked Grebes continuing(?) to favor the Erie Basin, in the waters viewed just from Ikea Brooklyn in Red Hook. A great article by Team Birdcast on the subject of RNGR migration suggests that they could be new individuals, or maybe at least one new individual. One was in the partially enclosed area between the first two docks extending southwest from the western corner of the Ikea parking lot, while the other, between Ikea Dock proper and the very long damaged one just to it's east. There was likely another pair, also close to the seawall, between the 58th street parking lot and the water treatment plant off of Owl's Head Park in Bay Ridge. It would be great if someone birding the area could confirm positively or negatively of there presence since they were seen from a relatively fast moving boat. Posture, silhouette, and especially the slightly downward pointing, dagger shaped bill strongly suggested this species, even at a distance. It was also nice to see a small flock of five Tree Sparrows feeding off and over Swinburne Island. Swinburne Island is located about 3/4 of a mile east of midland beach in Staten Island and about a mile west of Seagate in Brooklyn in the northern part of Lower New York Bay. This Island is a favored wintering locations for Harbor Seals in the Bay of New York, and is a federally protected marine sanctuary and so is not open to the public. Keep'em up! Nadir Souirgi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] American Oystercatcher at Breezy Point
Had 3 oystercatchers on the jetty at Breezy point this afternoon. Guess they're back already. Seems very early. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Correction...+Tree Swallows
It was pointed out to me that I wrote Tree Sparrows in the body paragraph of my earlier post. I meant to write Tree Swallows- as was indicated in the subject area. Sorry for any confusion. Nadir Souirgi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] American Oystercatcher at Breezy Point
Nice observation. I had one today at Point Lookout, so it maybe that they are starting to filter in already! Don't start none, won't be none ~ Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones (\__/) (= '.'=) () _ () Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Feb 23, 2014, at 7:30 PM, Isaac Grant hosesbroadb...@gmail.com wrote: Had 3 oystercatchers on the jetty at Breezy point this afternoon. Guess they're back already. Seems very early. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach/ Meadowbrook Parkway: Snowy Owl, ~100 unknown blackbirds - please help ID
Actually Rob, I think you're original identification was the correct one. In my view these are BOAT-TAILED GRACKLES, not Rusty Blackbirds. Icterids can be tricky at times and it's important to consider several criteria when making an identification: plumage, structure, vocalizations and habitat. The relatively uniform appearances and rather warm brown tones of the bulk of these birds fits female BT Grackle better than Rusty. A couple of males are present and seem to show grackle-like tails, although not as pronounced as breeding adult males. The first thing that caught my eye however was the birds' structure, especially that of the bills on birds with their heads turned to the side, appearing too long and heavy for Rusty Blackbird. Many of these may be young birds, but that's hard to tell. If I understand your directions, these blackbirds were in trees adjacent to the extensive saltmarshes separating the barrier beach from the mainland, perfect Boat-tail habitat but uncharacteristic for Rusty, which is closely tied to freshwater swamps except during active migration. Angus Wilson, New York City The Springs, NY On Feb 23, 2014, at 5:44 PM, Robert Taylor rmtaylo...@gmail.com wrote: Update: with some help (thank you!) the blackbirds were identified as Rusty Blackbirds - I counted at least 106 (there was one starling mixed in). I'll reported to e-bird for the Rusty Blackbird outreach program. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re:[nysbirds-l] American Oystercatcher at Breezy Point
Two Oystercatchers were seen during the Great South Bay Audubon field trip to Jones Beach west end on Feb. 8, seen from the fishing piers at field 10. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End/ Meadowbrook Parkway Sunday: Rough Legged Hawk, Blackbirds (not Rusty)
Hi Everyone, Thanks for everyone's help with the blackbird ID from yesterday - most are saying they were Boat Tailed Grackles and not Rusty Blackbirds. Speaking of blackbirds, at Jones Beach West End and by Meadowbrook Parkway I saw Red Wing Blackbirds and Boat Tailed Grackles. At the Coast Guard Marina I saw the same waterfowl as Saturday - a female bufflehead and 2 Horned Grebes as well as 2 Common Loons and Brant. There were more birds on the median today: Killdeer, Juncos, Mockingbirds. I met a very pleasant couple looking for a light phase/ghost Northern Harrier, but we found a typical one over the dunes. A crowd was gathered observing a Snowy Owl. Along the Meadowbrook, I saw the previously reported Rough Legged Hawk and also 3 Red Tailed Hawks. Good birding, Rob in Massapequa pic of the Rough Legged Hawk etc on my blog http://longislandbirding.blogspot.com/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Brendan's 1st Snowy Owl !
Today, between Grandson # 2's (Robert Joseph Connors) basketball games, I took Grandson # 3 (Brendan James Connors) down to Jones Beach for a bit of birding, which hopefully would include his laying eyes on the Snowy Owl that has been reported regularly from the West End 2 Area, as late as yesterday. Being with a novice out in the field, on a fairly warm, winter day when there are birds around, is to experience real joy ! Most of the shared sightings are firsts for the newbie, and his or her excitement, wonder and appreciation are contagious ! The following list is in in consecutive order: !) Pair of Red-tailed Hawks perched, side by side in tree, Meadowbrook Parkway 2) Canada Geese, Medium ,in front of T.R. Museum 3) Pair of adult Peregrine Falcons, resting on J.B. Water Tower. 4) Horned Grebe, Coast Guard Area. 5) Common Loon, 6) Long-tailed Duck 7) Brant 8) Bufflehead 9) Herring Gull 10) Great-Black backed Gull 11) Snow Bunting, near J.B, Inlet. ! 2) Snowy Owl, first year bird, Dune area 14) Kildeer Medium, in front of T.R. Musuem. Cheers, Bob -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
