[nysbirds-l] Pelham Bay Park - Bronx 11/29, 11/30
Hi All, The past couple days at Pelham Bay Park have been quite birdy. Highlights include a Baltimore Oriole which Jared Cole spotted today in the row of cedars along the landfill just south of the Pelham bridge. The day before, in those same trees, was a Blue-headed Vireo which we could not relocate today. On 11/29, in the small saltmarsh northwest of the landfill, I flushed a Wilson's Snipe. Other uncommon species included American Woodcock, Orange-crowned Warbler, American Pipit, Field Sparrow, and White-crowned Sparrow. Richard Aracil -- 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] Manhattan birds in Nov. '14
There've been a goodly variety & number of vagrant & less-than-regular species turning up all around the greater northeast, and likely this trend will continue into Dec., in part thanks to bouts of both milder weather (bringing some birders out more frequently) & colder weather (helping to move some birds into new areas thru the period), but with no apparent long-lasting arctic blasts. Some, among many many others, have included a modest spate of Harris's sparrow sightings (VT, PA, New Brunswick Canada are among recent recipients); Townsend's Solitaire (some more cooperative & thus seen by more folks than others, as in Freeport, ME), & even Mountain Bluebird (Lincoln, ME, just reported publicly although found 1 week ago now) & there are dozens of other recent examples: at least 3 of them in Brooklyn, N.Y. City. The coverage about to be unleashed by birders scouting & participating in Christmas Bird Counts has nice potential for some discoveries, and just in the next 2 weeks (ahead of CBC season's start), a round of mostly-mild weather could see a nice selection of species - some lingering on, with a bit of weather-luck. I hope to read of (& maybe see) some of these as I return from a trip many leagues away from this continent. And one last thing, known to a lot on this list (preaching to the choir), "local-patch" birding can be very rewarding, in a lot of ways... sometimes even by discovering a surprise rarity or simply unexpected, in one's own well-trod bit of bird habitat. - - - - - - - - Manhattan, N.Y. City... in November, 2014 First a few things from today, Sunday 30th Nov. - from a modest round of parks in midtown including the greenspace near Rock. Center at Fifth Ave., Bryant Park, Madison Square Park, & more briefly Union Square as well as v. briefly the Chelsea piers area (for a no-show dove). Also a no-show for me was a look around for a lingering Wood Thrush which had been in the shrubberies near 49th St. for a few weeks, at least. (It could well still be around). Some warblers have made it thru the recent colder weather, & just may eke out the coming weeks to be available to any that seek them in CBC season: Common Yellowthroats at Bryant Park, Madison Square Park, & Union Square Park (1 per park), and the same for Ovenbird, with 2 seeming to be in Bryant (although not seen simultaneously), and I'd bet there are a few other lingering warblers in Manhattan. Also, in Central Park this early a.m., Pine Siskins & Purple Finches continue as they have all month, occ. visiting feeders as a few did this & other days; a variety of other spp. are of course around at Central. Additionals in midtown today included no's. of Hermit Thrush, a few Y.-b. Sapsucker, some Swamp Sparrows, Brown Creeper (Mad. Sq. Pk.), Gray Catbirds (esp. in Bryant & Union Square Parks), and a fair no. of other more usual-common wintering songbirds, and I am sure there are other birds of interest in Manhattan's smaller parks & green-spaces. ------- As one who appreciates prompt accessible bird reports, I've been quite lax in reporting this past month. The usual excuses can be offered; in any event, these are not mega-rare species and as outlined below, most were known to be in various areas, although reports could be spotty on some exact locations or timings, etc. etc. - but word went out to many of those w./desire to get info. rapidly. (Note - below, no sightings are from Randall's island, which will [and has] offer[ed[ many nice sightings!) A pretty nice variety of birds in the past few weeks, & just the past week, incl. a few that are late-ish lingerers, & would be of further interest should they stay on a few weeks into the upcoming CBC season. Many, indeed almost all of these species seen & reported by multiple or many; a few poss. by just 1-3 observers, esp. for later dates. (the only species listed below I saw none of is Canvasback, so far in Manhattan, this fall.) This is NOT meant to represent a full list of all species present in Nov. in Manhattan. (for ex. there were: Am. Bittern, Bonaparte's Gull, N. Parula, Black-and-white Warbler, Lincoln's Sparrow, Dickcissel, Blue Grosbeak, Evening Grosbeak, etc. etc. etc. in Manhattan this month, and there are a fair number of add'l. spp. in reports...) Most of the reports of other species (in addition those noted) were made available on-line to at least one publicly-accessible list as well as some non-public (ie, members-only with no public archive) lists. This (nysbirds) is a publicly- accessible list, with multiple multi-length archives available for view. [N.B., a v. few spp. may have been seen, in part, in the paid- admission C.P. zoo grounds, which can hold wild birds of note in all seasons.] Manhattan Nov. - 2014 sightings have included: Red-throated Loon (N.Y. harbor / lower E. River) Common Loon
Re:[nysbirds-l] leucystic immature goldfinch seen past 10 days or ?
Pictures of what may be a leucistic American goldfinch or something else. I posted pics available publicly with the use of these links below. I posted about this on the NYS birds list today. Location: Cedarhurst near LIRR station in backyard of a home. Trying to identify an unusual bird a bit larger than a sparrow that is mostly creamy white with what appears to be brown on parts of its back.The rest of the back is this very creamy white color. It has been hanging around my feeders for the better half of 10 days. I tried to post pictures here about 5 days ago but the quality was not very good. The entire stomach and head are white. The head and back are brown. I had a birder come and look and thought it was a sparrow with genetic anomalies but really wasn't sure. Others have suggested a snow bunting (which would be somewhat unusual in my garden vs its normal habitat) and others suggested a winter plumage goldfinch. Others suggested an immature shrike but the beak is not hooked. Hopefully these pictures will help someone here identify this bird. It is larger than a goldfinch and a sparrow. It has been hanging with the sparrows throughout the day and can be seen about 75% or more at a time for the past 10 days.11/30/2014 julier0...@gmail.com https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwfsoM8qvuKiMGt4bmR4eGFLdm8/view?usp=sharing Bird 2 https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwfsoM8qvuKiMW01VEtKYUExYXc/view?usp=sharing Bird 1 https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwfsoM8qvuKiVVlIS0dMS1JJdHM/view?usp=sharing bird 25 https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwfsoM8qvuKiRXNFNEd0a2ExYlE/view?usp=sharing Bird 28 https://plus.google.com/107145322710422558609/posts/HBsrLCsFr5L On Sun, Nov 30, 2014 at 6:10 PM, Julie Roberts wrote: > Location: Cedarhurst near LIRR station in backyard of a home. Trying > to identify an unusual bird a bit larger than a sparrow that is mostly > creamy white with what appears to be brown on parts of its back.The rest of > the back is this very creamy white color. It has been hanging around my > feeders for the better half of 10 days. I tried to post pictures here about > 5 days ago but the quality was not very good. The entire stomach and head > are white. The head and back are brown. I had a birde r come and look and > thought it was a sparrow with genetic anomalies but really wasn't sure. > Others have suggested a snow bunting (which would be somewhat unusual in my > garden vs its normal habitat) and others suggested a winter plumage > goldfinch. Hopefully these pictures will help someone here identify this > bird. It is larger than a goldfinch and a sparrow. It has been hanging with > the sparrows throughout the day and can be seen about 75% or more at a time > for the past 10 days. > -- 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] Cackling Geese @ VCP Bronx NY
After trying for and missing the geese flock at Van Cortlandt Park (VCP) yesterday, I returned today and spent several hours studying the flock of 1,897 Canada Geese on the Parade Grounds. >From the flock, I picked out a total of 6 CACKLING GEESE, all well documented >with photographs and video. This beats my previous VCP CACG (Cackling Goose) >high count of 3 in 2013. Some of the Cackling Geese were observed with Dale >Dancis who joined me for a bit and provided valuable assistance in keeping the >flock from getting spooked by park visitors. No easy feat! The Cackling were observed feeding and loafing in 2 pairs with the other two by themselves though not very far off. In addition, there were 6 Canada Geese with neck bands (RY62, RY89, RY93, RY96, RY97 and NF08) along with federal metal bands and one also had a green band # 53 on the right leg. Over the past few seasons studying and noting the banded Geese in the flock has helped me to track their movements and so listing them here would help observers if they are seen in places like Inwood Hill Park. Please report to me offline, if these numbers are seen elsewhere other than Van Cortlandt Park. If you are interested in trying for the Cackling Geese, I would suggest either a week day or early Sunday morning. Saturday, is always problematic with the ongoing track and field events and the geese tend to disperse from the lake onto the golf course or other nearby areas to feed, if the Parade Grounds are not available to them. I would also caution would be Geese Gagglers on the presence of several lesser Canada types in this flock, some with very small looking bills. Be also on the lookout for Great White-fronted and Barnacle Goose both of which have been reported from the grounds in the past. Other notable birds on the Parade Grounds today included 1 American Pipit and 1 Snow Bunting. I did not hear or saw any Horned Larks today but did have 10 yesterday while birding the are with Bronx Brendan. At some point, I will have photos up on my blog with some of today's fine looking Geese. Cheers, Andrew Baksh -- 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] Black-headed Gull, Westchester County, Five Island Park map
The Black-headed Gull was seen just off shore at Five Islands Park New Rochelle next to the rock dam (submerged at high tide) just south of Premium Mill Pond. An area map can be found on Hudson River Audubon's web site " Where to Bird in Westchester at www.hras.org/wtobird/premium.html Michael Bochnik -- 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] leucystic immature goldfinch seen past 10 days or ?
Location: Cedarhurst near LIRR station in backyard of a home. Trying to identify an unusual bird a bit larger than a sparrow that is mostly creamy white with what appears to be brown on parts of its back.The rest of the back is this very creamy white color. It has been hanging around my feeders for the better half of 10 days. I tried to post pictures here about 5 days ago but the quality was not very good. The entire stomach and head are white. The head and back are brown. I had a birder come and look and thought it was a sparrow with genetic anomalies but really wasn't sure. Others have suggested a snow bunting (which would be somewhat unusual in my garden vs its normal habitat) and others suggested a winter plumage goldfinch. Hopefully these pictures will help someone here identify this bird. It is larger than a goldfinch and a sparrow. It has been hanging with the sparrows throughout the day and can be seen about 75% or more at a time for the past 10 days. -- 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] IMPORTANT: Wind Farm Proposal Town of Yates and Somerset (Niagara and Orleans County)- Please Forward
Sheryl and I just learned about a proposed wind farm proposal for the Towns of Yates and Somerset (Niagara and Orleans County) along Lake Ontario - called the Lighthouse Wind Energy Project by Apex Energy. Apparently, this has been in the works for some time, with articles in the Buffalo News in October. They have proposed 67 large wind turbines (500'), and permission has already been granted to build a 60 meter tower in the center of the area to check meteorological data. There has already been an informational meeting in Barker and one has been planned for the Yates Town Hall in Lyndonville on Dec. 9 (3-7 p.m.). As many on this listserve are aware, this is the right in the heart of the bird migration corridor along Lake Ontario. A similar wind project proposal was defeated in Hamlin a couple years ago. It is important that the birding community makes its concerns known. For us, living in the Town of Yates (but not within the exact range of the proposed project), it has certainly hit close to home. Please pass this information along to the appropriate individuals and organizations! I'll share what further I can find out. Brett Lyndonville, 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] Common Raven Nest - Patchogue (Suffolk)
Two separate sightings of a pair of Common Ravens in Sayville earlier this month had me focusing my attention on the nearby water and cell towers in the area. About a week ago I noticed an interesting looking nest that had been built along the west side of the water tower in Patchogue. The overall size and structure of the nest seemed to look best for Common Raven. Sure enough, I drove by the water tower this morning to find two Common Ravens on the nest. One of the birds was physically in the nest and had a stick in it's bill (appeared to be nest building) and the other perched on the railing beside the nest and was calling frequently. The water tower is located on the south side of Montauk Highway, immediately south of West Lake in Patchogue. There is roadside parking along the south side of Montauk Highway, which is also the best location to view the nest. You can't miss the nest and it's easily seen with the naked eye, especially when approaching from the west. Like the Hampton Bays Ravens, these birds are spending quite a bit of time away from the nest therefore persistence may be necessary to eventually catch a glimpse of them. Good luck if you try and please keep a respectful distance from the water tower. This is a really unique opportunity to view these extremely interesting birds. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- 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] Black-headed Gull, Westchester County Larchmont/New Rochelle and map
The Black-headed Gull was seen just off shore at Five Islands Park New Rochelle next to the rock dam (submerged at high tide) just south of Premium Mill Pond. An area map can be found on Hudson River Audubon's web site " Where to Bird in Westchester at http://www.hras.org/wtobird/premium.html Michael Bochnik -- 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] Croton Point Park Sunday
Not as birdy as yesterday. Parking lot adjacent and just west of the model airplane field: around 2:00pm, 2 Pipits, a few dozen Horned Larks, two adult Lapland Longspurs. Adult male Purple Finch at the feeders at the Nature Center. No sign of the Rough-leg. One very tame Red tail hanging around the cap. The Barred Owl remains where it was yesterday. Bob LewisSleepy Hollow NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to 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] LESP floyd bennett
For the record, LeContes Sparrow was found originally by Heydi Lopes..congrats and kudos to Heydi on her great find. Also getting the word out quickly thru my twitter bbckingsbirds.. PeterBBC Sent from my MetroPCS 4G Android device -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! --
[nysbirds-l] Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
It was a beautiful day for birding and 19 people showed up for a walk through Hunter Island and Turtle Cove in Pelham Bay Park, the Bronx. Thanks to Bronx Brendan, we all had terrific close looks at a Great Horned Owl. Other raptors included three Peregrine Falcons and at least four Red-tailed Hawks. At the first high lookout on Hunter Island, we watched as 300+ Brant lifted off in front of us, stunning. Passerines were few but there were enough ducks, waterfowl and a few sunbathing Harbor Seals to keep everyone interested. Our very social group enjoyed the birds, the weather and each other! Red-bellied Woodpecker (8) Hairy Woodpecker (3) White-breasted Nuthatch (6) Tufted Titmouse (6) Brown Creeper Red-breasted Merganser (14) Hooded Merganser (3) Bufflehead (24) Peregrine Falcom (3) Great Horned Owls (2) American Black Duck (30) Greater Scaup (250+) Ring-billed Gull Herring Gull Great Black-backed Gull Horned Grebe (4) Brant (250+) Double-crested Cormorant (6) Blue Jay Black-capped Chickadee Brown-headed Cowbird Fox Sparrow Song Sparrow Mallard (12) Canada Goose (100+) Dark-eyed Junco Great Blue Heron Golden-crowned Kinglet Jack Rothman cityislandbirds.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] Lecontes sparrow
Regarding my previous post,look for red plastic bbag tied to short rusty standpipe or vent pipe by short black wrap along rock wall .. PeterBbcSent from my MetroPCS 4G Android device -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! --
[nysbirds-l] Floyd bennett field kings cnty
LECONTRS SPARROW by water edge archery road behind education building.opwn flat round foundation Sent from my MetroPCS 4G Android device -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! --
[nysbirds-l] Kings county CAKI
Cassins Kingbird north.end.community garden floyd bennett field Sent from my MetroPCS 4G Android device -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! --
[nysbirds-l] E Bluebirds - Alley Pond Park, Queens
11-30-14 , 12 noon. Good views of three E Bluebirds behind the green metal storage sheds that hold the equipment for the Challenge course. (2 mature males & one Juv.) To the east of the handball courts & north of the soccer field there were 8-10 Hermit Thrush. Also seen 2 Catbirds and 1 Golden-crowned Kinglet, Sharp-shined & Red- tailed Hawks. -- 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] Le Conte's Sparrow at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn
Heydi Lopes just found a Le Conte's Sparrow at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn. The bird is in a brushy just east of the Polytechnic baseball field. Coordinates are roughly 40.58399, -73.878069. Enter at the south entrance to Floyd Bennett, drive straight along that road until it bends to the left and at that bend take the dead end road to the right that runs alongside an old building. Park there. Looking towards the bay, there are a couple of low overgrown cement structures ahead of you, and an orange plastic fence that says "keep out" to the left. Access the field by walking around the right side of the cement structures, through the yellow jersey barrier. It was between the cement structure closest to the shore and the water. The bird is very cooperative at times, eating well, and seems to prefer running around on the ground in view rather than flushing. The Cassin's Kingbird continues in the Community Garden as well. Good Birding, -Doug Gochfeld. Brooklyn, 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] Cassin's YES
North edge of community garden. Calling > On Nov 30, 2014, at 8:28 AM, Sean Sime wrote: > > Joe DiCostanzo just called from the pavilion at Montauk Point where he is > viewing a female King Eider among the hundreds of Common Eider. All three > scoter species are present and 4 Razorbill have flown past. > > Cheers, > > Sean Sime > Brooklyn, NY > -- > NYSbirds-L List Info: > Welcome and Basics > Rules and Information > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > Archives: > The Mail Archive > Surfbirds > BirdingOnThe.Net > Please submit your observations to 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] Jones Beach West End
Jones Beach West End 30 Nov Quick summary: MARBLED GODWIT on the bar; Ground-Dove not found as of noon, numerous birders looking; COMMON EIDER flyby in the inlet; SNOW BUNTINGS and HORNED LARKS on the lawn by the Coast Guard lot before flying off toward the swale. A LAPLAND LONGSPUR was seen in the swale among Horned Larks before I arrived. Warm and sunny, great to be out. Sy Schiff -- 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] Larchmont Black-headed Gull at Five Islands Park
Wading at north side of Five Islands Park, precisely here: http://goo.gl/maps/X4Ins Good birding Benjamin Van Doren -- 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] Black-headed Gull Larchmont, NY - YES
The Black-headed Gull reported Friday by Jim Coe was seen briefly at 11:15 am making a sweep of Premium Mill Pond and went back over the seawall. Tom Burke & Gail Benson -- 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] Cassin's Kingbird
The bird was there as of 10am, by the community gardens Best, Pat Sent from the electronic cloud -- 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 Pt., Suffolk County
Joe DiCostanzo just called from the pavilion at Montauk Point where he is viewing a female King Eider among the hundreds of Common Eider. All three scoter species are present and 4 Razorbill have flown past. Cheers, Sean Sime Brooklyn, 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] Central Park, NYC 11/28
Re: [nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 11/28
[nysbirds-l] Montauk Pt., Suffolk County
Joe DiCostanzo just called from the pavilion at Montauk Point where he is viewing a female King Eider among the hundreds of Common Eider. All three scoter species are present and 4 Razorbill have flown past. Cheers, Sean Sime Brooklyn, 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] Cassin's Kingbird
The bird was there as of 10am, by the community gardens Best, Pat Sent from the electronic cloud -- 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] Black-headed Gull Larchmont, NY - YES
The Black-headed Gull reported Friday by Jim Coe was seen briefly at 11:15 am making a sweep of Premium Mill Pond and went back over the seawall. Tom Burke Gail Benson -- 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] Larchmont Black-headed Gull at Five Islands Park
Wading at north side of Five Islands Park, precisely here: http://goo.gl/maps/X4Ins Good birding Benjamin Van Doren -- 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
Jones Beach West End 30 Nov Quick summary: MARBLED GODWIT on the bar; Ground-Dove not found as of noon, numerous birders looking; COMMON EIDER flyby in the inlet; SNOW BUNTINGS and HORNED LARKS on the lawn by the Coast Guard lot before flying off toward the swale. A LAPLAND LONGSPUR was seen in the swale among Horned Larks before I arrived. Warm and sunny, great to be out. Sy Schiff -- 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] Cassin's YES
North edge of community garden. Calling On Nov 30, 2014, at 8:28 AM, Sean Sime s...@seansime.com wrote: Joe DiCostanzo just called from the pavilion at Montauk Point where he is viewing a female King Eider among the hundreds of Common Eider. All three scoter species are present and 4 Razorbill have flown past. Cheers, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to 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] Le Conte's Sparrow at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn
Heydi Lopes just found a Le Conte's Sparrow at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn. The bird is in a brushy just east of the Polytechnic baseball field. Coordinates are roughly 40.58399, -73.878069. Enter at the south entrance to Floyd Bennett, drive straight along that road until it bends to the left and at that bend take the dead end road to the right that runs alongside an old building. Park there. Looking towards the bay, there are a couple of low overgrown cement structures ahead of you, and an orange plastic fence that says keep out to the left. Access the field by walking around the right side of the cement structures, through the yellow jersey barrier. It was between the cement structure closest to the shore and the water. The bird is very cooperative at times, eating well, and seems to prefer running around on the ground in view rather than flushing. The Cassin's Kingbird continues in the Community Garden as well. Good Birding, -Doug Gochfeld. Brooklyn, 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] E Bluebirds - Alley Pond Park, Queens
11-30-14 , 12 noon. Good views of three E Bluebirds behind the green metal storage sheds that hold the equipment for the Challenge course. (2 mature males one Juv.) To the east of the handball courts north of the soccer field there were 8-10 Hermit Thrush. Also seen 2 Catbirds and 1 Golden-crowned Kinglet, Sharp-shined Red- tailed Hawks. -- 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] Kings county CAKI
Cassins Kingbird north.end.community garden floyd bennett fieldSent from my MetroPCS 4G Android device -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! --
[nysbirds-l] Floyd bennett field kings cnty
LECONTRS SPARROW by water edge archery road behind education building.opwn flat round foundationSent from my MetroPCS 4G Android device -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! --
[nysbirds-l] Lecontes sparrow
Regarding my previous post,look for red plastic bbag tied to short rusty standpipe or vent pipe by short black wrap along rock wall ..PeterBbcSent from my MetroPCS 4G Android device -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! --
[nysbirds-l] Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
It was a beautiful day for birding and 19 people showed up for a walk through Hunter Island and Turtle Cove in Pelham Bay Park, the Bronx. Thanks to Bronx Brendan, we all had terrific close looks at a Great Horned Owl. Other raptors included three Peregrine Falcons and at least four Red-tailed Hawks. At the first high lookout on Hunter Island, we watched as 300+ Brant lifted off in front of us, stunning. Passerines were few but there were enough ducks, waterfowl and a few sunbathing Harbor Seals to keep everyone interested. Our very social group enjoyed the birds, the weather and each other! Red-bellied Woodpecker (8) Hairy Woodpecker (3) White-breasted Nuthatch (6) Tufted Titmouse (6) Brown Creeper Red-breasted Merganser (14) Hooded Merganser (3) Bufflehead (24) Peregrine Falcom (3) Great Horned Owls (2) American Black Duck (30) Greater Scaup (250+) Ring-billed Gull Herring Gull Great Black-backed Gull Horned Grebe (4) Brant (250+) Double-crested Cormorant (6) Blue Jay Black-capped Chickadee Brown-headed Cowbird Fox Sparrow Song Sparrow Mallard (12) Canada Goose (100+) Dark-eyed Junco Great Blue Heron Golden-crowned Kinglet Jack Rothman cityislandbirds.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] LESP floyd bennett
For the record, LeContes Sparrow was found originally by Heydi Lopes..congrats and kudos to Heydi on her great find. Also getting the word out quickly thru my twitter bbckingsbirds..PeterBBCSent from my MetroPCS 4G Android device -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park Sunday
Not as birdy as yesterday. Parking lot adjacent and just west of the model airplane field: around 2:00pm, 2 Pipits, a few dozen Horned Larks, two adult Lapland Longspurs. Adult male Purple Finch at the feeders at the Nature Center. No sign of the Rough-leg. One very tame Red tail hanging around the cap. The Barred Owl remains where it was yesterday. Bob LewisSleepy Hollow NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to 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] Common Raven Nest - Patchogue (Suffolk)
Two separate sightings of a pair of Common Ravens in Sayville earlier this month had me focusing my attention on the nearby water and cell towers in the area. About a week ago I noticed an interesting looking nest that had been built along the west side of the water tower in Patchogue. The overall size and structure of the nest seemed to look best for Common Raven. Sure enough, I drove by the water tower this morning to find two Common Ravens on the nest. One of the birds was physically in the nest and had a stick in it's bill (appeared to be nest building) and the other perched on the railing beside the nest and was calling frequently. The water tower is located on the south side of Montauk Highway, immediately south of West Lake in Patchogue. There is roadside parking along the south side of Montauk Highway, which is also the best location to view the nest. You can't miss the nest and it's easily seen with the naked eye, especially when approaching from the west. Like the Hampton Bays Ravens, these birds are spending quite a bit of time away from the nest therefore persistence may be necessary to eventually catch a glimpse of them. Good luck if you try and please keep a respectful distance from the water tower. This is a really unique opportunity to view these extremely interesting birds. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- 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] IMPORTANT: Wind Farm Proposal Town of Yates and Somerset (Niagara and Orleans County)- Please Forward
Sheryl and I just learned about a proposed wind farm proposal for the Towns of Yates and Somerset (Niagara and Orleans County) along Lake Ontario - called the Lighthouse Wind Energy Project by Apex Energy. Apparently, this has been in the works for some time, with articles in the Buffalo News in October. They have proposed 67 large wind turbines (500'), and permission has already been granted to build a 60 meter tower in the center of the area to check meteorological data. There has already been an informational meeting in Barker and one has been planned for the Yates Town Hall in Lyndonville on Dec. 9 (3-7 p.m.). As many on this listserve are aware, this is the right in the heart of the bird migration corridor along Lake Ontario. A similar wind project proposal was defeated in Hamlin a couple years ago. It is important that the birding community makes its concerns known. For us, living in the Town of Yates (but not within the exact range of the proposed project), it has certainly hit close to home. Please pass this information along to the appropriate individuals and organizations! I'll share what further I can find out. Brett Lyndonville, 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] leucystic immature goldfinch seen past 10 days or ?
Location: Cedarhurst near LIRR station in backyard of a home. Trying to identify an unusual bird a bit larger than a sparrow that is mostly creamy white with what appears to be brown on parts of its back.The rest of the back is this very creamy white color. It has been hanging around my feeders for the better half of 10 days. I tried to post pictures here about 5 days ago but the quality was not very good. The entire stomach and head are white. The head and back are brown. I had a birder come and look and thought it was a sparrow with genetic anomalies but really wasn't sure. Others have suggested a snow bunting (which would be somewhat unusual in my garden vs its normal habitat) and others suggested a winter plumage goldfinch. Hopefully these pictures will help someone here identify this bird. It is larger than a goldfinch and a sparrow. It has been hanging with the sparrows throughout the day and can be seen about 75% or more at a time for the past 10 days. -- 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] Black-headed Gull, Westchester County, Five Island Park map
The Black-headed Gull was seen just off shore at Five Islands Park New Rochelle next to the rock dam (submerged at high tide) just south of Premium Mill Pond. An area map can be found on Hudson River Audubon's web site Where to Bird in Westchester at www.hras.org/wtobird/premium.html Michael Bochnik -- 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] Cackling Geese @ VCP Bronx NY
After trying for and missing the geese flock at Van Cortlandt Park (VCP) yesterday, I returned today and spent several hours studying the flock of 1,897 Canada Geese on the Parade Grounds. From the flock, I picked out a total of 6 CACKLING GEESE, all well documented with photographs and video. This beats my previous VCP CACG (Cackling Goose) high count of 3 in 2013. Some of the Cackling Geese were observed with Dale Dancis who joined me for a bit and provided valuable assistance in keeping the flock from getting spooked by park visitors. No easy feat! The Cackling were observed feeding and loafing in 2 pairs with the other two by themselves though not very far off. In addition, there were 6 Canada Geese with neck bands (RY62, RY89, RY93, RY96, RY97 and NF08) along with federal metal bands and one also had a green band # 53 on the right leg. Over the past few seasons studying and noting the banded Geese in the flock has helped me to track their movements and so listing them here would help observers if they are seen in places like Inwood Hill Park. Please report to me offline, if these numbers are seen elsewhere other than Van Cortlandt Park. If you are interested in trying for the Cackling Geese, I would suggest either a week day or early Sunday morning. Saturday, is always problematic with the ongoing track and field events and the geese tend to disperse from the lake onto the golf course or other nearby areas to feed, if the Parade Grounds are not available to them. I would also caution would be Geese Gagglers on the presence of several lesser Canada types in this flock, some with very small looking bills. Be also on the lookout for Great White-fronted and Barnacle Goose both of which have been reported from the grounds in the past. Other notable birds on the Parade Grounds today included 1 American Pipit and 1 Snow Bunting. I did not hear or saw any Horned Larks today but did have 10 yesterday while birding the are with Bronx Brendan. At some point, I will have photos up on my blog with some of today's fine looking Geese. Cheers, Andrew Baksh -- 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] leucystic immature goldfinch seen past 10 days or ?
Pictures of what may be a leucistic American goldfinch or something else. I posted pics available publicly with the use of these links below. I posted about this on the NYS birds list today. Location: Cedarhurst near LIRR station in backyard of a home. Trying to identify an unusual bird a bit larger than a sparrow that is mostly creamy white with what appears to be brown on parts of its back.The rest of the back is this very creamy white color. It has been hanging around my feeders for the better half of 10 days. I tried to post pictures here about 5 days ago but the quality was not very good. The entire stomach and head are white. The head and back are brown. I had a birder come and look and thought it was a sparrow with genetic anomalies but really wasn't sure. Others have suggested a snow bunting (which would be somewhat unusual in my garden vs its normal habitat) and others suggested a winter plumage goldfinch. Others suggested an immature shrike but the beak is not hooked. Hopefully these pictures will help someone here identify this bird. It is larger than a goldfinch and a sparrow. It has been hanging with the sparrows throughout the day and can be seen about 75% or more at a time for the past 10 days.11/30/2014 julier0...@gmail.com https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwfsoM8qvuKiMGt4bmR4eGFLdm8/view?usp=sharing Bird 2 https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwfsoM8qvuKiMW01VEtKYUExYXc/view?usp=sharing Bird 1 https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwfsoM8qvuKiVVlIS0dMS1JJdHM/view?usp=sharing bird 25 https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwfsoM8qvuKiRXNFNEd0a2ExYlE/view?usp=sharing Bird 28 https://plus.google.com/107145322710422558609/posts/HBsrLCsFr5L On Sun, Nov 30, 2014 at 6:10 PM, Julie Roberts julier0...@gmail.com wrote: Location: Cedarhurst near LIRR station in backyard of a home. Trying to identify an unusual bird a bit larger than a sparrow that is mostly creamy white with what appears to be brown on parts of its back.The rest of the back is this very creamy white color. It has been hanging around my feeders for the better half of 10 days. I tried to post pictures here about 5 days ago but the quality was not very good. The entire stomach and head are white. The head and back are brown. I had a birde r come and look and thought it was a sparrow with genetic anomalies but really wasn't sure. Others have suggested a snow bunting (which would be somewhat unusual in my garden vs its normal habitat) and others suggested a winter plumage goldfinch. Hopefully these pictures will help someone here identify this bird. It is larger than a goldfinch and a sparrow. It has been hanging with the sparrows throughout the day and can be seen about 75% or more at a time for the past 10 days. -- 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] Manhattan birds in Nov. '14
There've been a goodly variety number of vagrant less-than-regular species turning up all around the greater northeast, and likely this trend will continue into Dec., in part thanks to bouts of both milder weather (bringing some birders out more frequently) colder weather (helping to move some birds into new areas thru the period), but with no apparent long-lasting arctic blasts. Some, among many many others, have included a modest spate of Harris's sparrow sightings (VT, PA, New Brunswick Canada are among recent recipients); Townsend's Solitaire (some more cooperative thus seen by more folks than others, as in Freeport, ME), even Mountain Bluebird (Lincoln, ME, just reported publicly although found 1 week ago now) there are dozens of other recent examples: at least 3 of them in Brooklyn, N.Y. City. The coverage about to be unleashed by birders scouting participating in Christmas Bird Counts has nice potential for some discoveries, and just in the next 2 weeks (ahead of CBC season's start), a round of mostly-mild weather could see a nice selection of species - some lingering on, with a bit of weather-luck. I hope to read of ( maybe see) some of these as I return from a trip many leagues away from this continent. And one last thing, known to a lot on this list (preaching to the choir), local-patch birding can be very rewarding, in a lot of ways... sometimes even by discovering a surprise rarity or simply unexpected, in one's own well-trod bit of bird habitat. - - - - - - - - Manhattan, N.Y. City... in November, 2014 First a few things from today, Sunday 30th Nov. - from a modest round of parks in midtown including the greenspace near Rock. Center at Fifth Ave., Bryant Park, Madison Square Park, more briefly Union Square as well as v. briefly the Chelsea piers area (for a no-show dove). Also a no-show for me was a look around for a lingering Wood Thrush which had been in the shrubberies near 49th St. for a few weeks, at least. (It could well still be around). Some warblers have made it thru the recent colder weather, just may eke out the coming weeks to be available to any that seek them in CBC season: Common Yellowthroats at Bryant Park, Madison Square Park, Union Square Park (1 per park), and the same for Ovenbird, with 2 seeming to be in Bryant (although not seen simultaneously), and I'd bet there are a few other lingering warblers in Manhattan. Also, in Central Park this early a.m., Pine Siskins Purple Finches continue as they have all month, occ. visiting feeders as a few did this other days; a variety of other spp. are of course around at Central. Additionals in midtown today included no's. of Hermit Thrush, a few Y.-b. Sapsucker, some Swamp Sparrows, Brown Creeper (Mad. Sq. Pk.), Gray Catbirds (esp. in Bryant Union Square Parks), and a fair no. of other more usual-common wintering songbirds, and I am sure there are other birds of interest in Manhattan's smaller parks green-spaces. ------- As one who appreciates prompt accessible bird reports, I've been quite lax in reporting this past month. The usual excuses can be offered; in any event, these are not mega-rare species and as outlined below, most were known to be in various areas, although reports could be spotty on some exact locations or timings, etc. etc. - but word went out to many of those w./desire to get info. rapidly. (Note - below, no sightings are from Randall's island, which will [and has] offer[ed[ many nice sightings!) A pretty nice variety of birds in the past few weeks, just the past week, incl. a few that are late-ish lingerers, would be of further interest should they stay on a few weeks into the upcoming CBC season. Many, indeed almost all of these species seen reported by multiple or many; a few poss. by just 1-3 observers, esp. for later dates. (the only species listed below I saw none of is Canvasback, so far in Manhattan, this fall.) This is NOT meant to represent a full list of all species present in Nov. in Manhattan. (for ex. there were: Am. Bittern, Bonaparte's Gull, N. Parula, Black-and-white Warbler, Lincoln's Sparrow, Dickcissel, Blue Grosbeak, Evening Grosbeak, etc. etc. etc. in Manhattan this month, and there are a fair number of add'l. spp. in reports...) Most of the reports of other species (in addition those noted) were made available on-line to at least one publicly-accessible list as well as some non-public (ie, members-only with no public archive) lists. This (nysbirds) is a publicly- accessible list, with multiple multi-length archives available for view. [N.B., a v. few spp. may have been seen, in part, in the paid- admission C.P. zoo grounds, which can hold wild birds of note in all seasons.] Manhattan Nov. - 2014 sightings have included: Red-throated Loon (N.Y. harbor / lower E. River) Common Loon (flyovers, small
[nysbirds-l] Pelham Bay Park - Bronx 11/29, 11/30
Hi All, The past couple days at Pelham Bay Park have been quite birdy. Highlights include a Baltimore Oriole which Jared Cole spotted today in the row of cedars along the landfill just south of the Pelham bridge. The day before, in those same trees, was a Blue-headed Vireo which we could not relocate today. On 11/29, in the small saltmarsh northwest of the landfill, I flushed a Wilson's Snipe. Other uncommon species included American Woodcock, Orange-crowned Warbler, American Pipit, Field Sparrow, and White-crowned Sparrow. Richard Aracil -- 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/ --
