[nysbirds-l] Syracuse RBA
RBA * New York* Syracuse* May 11, 2015* NYSY 05. 11. 15 Hotline: Syracuse Rare bird AlertDates(s):May 04, 2015 - May 11, 2015to report by e-mail: brinjoseph AT yahoo.comcovering upstate NY counties: Cayuga, Montezuma National Wildlife Refugeand Montezuma Wetlands Complex (MWC) (just outside Cayuga County),Onondaga, Oswego, Lewis, Jefferson, Oneida, Herkimer, Madison & Cortlandcompiled: May 11 AT 3:00 p.m. (DST)compiler: Joseph BrinOnondaga Audubon Homepage: www.onondagaaudubon.org #442 Monday May 11, 2015 Greetings. This is the Syracuse Area Rare Bird Alert for the week of May 04, 2014 Highlights:--- LEAST BITTERNLITTLE BLUE HERONGLOSSY IBISBLACK-CROWNED NIGHT HERONLEAST BITTERNEURASIAN WIGEONBLACK-BELLIED PLOVERICELAND GULLFORSTER’S TERNBLACK TERNWHIP-POOR-WILLCOMMON NIGHTHAWKRED-HEADED WOODPECKERPHILADELPHIA VIREOSWAINSON’S THRUSHPROTHONOTARY WARBLERCLAY-COLORED SPARROWORCHARD ORIOLE As expected a huge push of passerines occured this week. All warblers except PRAIRIE and ORANGE-CROWNED were reported. Also no GRAY-CHEEKED THRUSH or OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER have been seen yet. Everything else is there for the taking. A small number of shorebirds have shown up also. Get out and enjoy. Montezuma National Wildlife Complex (MNWC) and Montezuma Wetlands Complex (MWC) 5/7: A PROTHONOTARY WARBLER has returned to Armitage Road on the west side of the bridge. A LITTLE BLUE HERON was seen flying from Mays Point pond toward the main pool. It was not relocated. 5/8: LEAST SANDPIPER, SEMI-PALMATED SANDPIPER, DUNLIN and both YELLOWLEGS were seen at the visitor’s center and along the Wildlife Trail. A male EURASIAN WIGEON was seen in the main pool. A RED-HEADED WOODPECKER has returned to the dead trees along Mays Point Road.A GLOSSY IBIS, a BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER and a FORSTER’S TERN were al seen in the corn field on Carncross Road. 5/9: 3 BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT-HERONS were seen at the beginning of Towpath Road. 5/10: A BLACK TERN was seen along the Wildlife Drive. A PHILADELPHIA VIREO was spotted on Eskerbrook Trail. Derby Hill A very slow week at Derby except for Saturday which was the big bird festival. A great day with 2,148 Hawks made for a very successful experience for everyone. Other highlights were a RED-HEADED WOODPECKER and a CLAY-COLORED SPARROW on 5/5, another RED-HEADED WOODPECKER on 5/8 and a LINCOLN’S SPARROW on 5/9. Oswego County 5/4: An ICELAND GULL was seen at Phillips Point on Oneida Lake. 5/6: A GOLDEN-WINGED and LAWRENCE’S type hybrid WARBLER were seen at Great Bear Recreation Area north of Phoenix. 5/7: A WHIP-POOR-WILL was heard at Roosevelt Road north of Constantia. 5/10: A COMMON NIGHTHAWK was seen in flight in Constantia. A L;EAST BITTERN was noted at the Rt. 3 Bridge over the Salmon River in Constantia. Onondaga County 5/6: A CLAY-COLORED SPARROW was found on the yellow trail at the power lines in Green Lakes State Park. It was refound on the 7th. A LINCOLN’S SPARROW was seen at Three Rivers WMA in Baldwinsville. 5/7: A SWAINSON’S THRUSH was seen at St. Mary’s Cemetary in Syracuse. Madison County 5/5: A PHILADELPHIA VIREO was seen at Woodman Pond. New arrivals- SORASEMI-PALMATED PLOVERBLACK-BELLIED PLOVERLEAST SANDPIPERBLACK TERNYELLOW-BILLED CUCKOOBLACK-BILLED CUCKOOCOMMON NIGHTHAWKCHIMNEY SWIFTRUBY-THROATED HUMMINGBIRDEASTERN PEEWEEWILLOW FLYCATCHERPHILADELPHIA VIREOBLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHERSWAINSON’S THRUSHPROTHONOTARY WARBLERTENNESSEE WARBLERMOURNING WARBLERHOODED WARBLERCAPE MAY WARBLERBAY-BREASTED WARBLERCHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLERBLACK-THROATED BLUE WARBLERCANADA WARBLERWILSON’S WARBLERBLACKPOLLCLAY-COLORED SPARROW -- end report Joseph BrinRegion 5Baldwinsville, N.Y. 13027 U.S.A. -- 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] Swallow-tailed Kite in Yonkers
At 1:05pm today I had a Swallow-tailed Kite flying south along the Hudson River low over the trees and field at the Untermyer Park in Yonkers off Broadway. It's amazing that after wondering for so long if I would get a kite in NY and thinking about it yesterday that I would see one today while at work. How amazing!! I love these birds. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3 Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York 10705-4629 Phone: 914-963-3080; Cell: 914-319-9701 -- 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] Hempstead Lake - Light on Warblers, Heavy on Waterbirds, Quality for both
Hempstead Lake State Park had an interesting variety of critters out and about today. Frogs and turtles were sunning themselves in abundance, and there were three large SNAPPING TURTLES seen. Chipmunks are out, and about joining the local squirrels. Plenty of vireos (Warbling and Red-eyed), swallows, orioles, blackbirds, flycatchers (Great Crested and Kingbird), and gnatcatchers were present. Lots of territorial defense and males chasing each other. Warbler diversity was low: a few Yellows, an unseen CHESTNUT-SIDED who was heard singing only once, and a very active and conspicuous BLACKPOLL WARBLER. As I walked the grassy area between the south lake and the small pond, I was surprised to see a tern gracefully floating south, vaguely along Peninsula Blvd. I was more surprised to see that it was fairly large and stocky, very pale, with a short, streamer-less tail. I realized it was something a bit out of the ordinary and glimpsed a dark bill as the bird veered away: GULL-BILLED TERN. It was quickly lost from sight as it flew over the tree tops, no doubt headed back to the coast. I walked to the road and scanned the usual flock of gulls, finding Herring, Great Black-backed, Ring-billed, and a single LAUGHING GULL. There was a handful of FORSTER'S TERNS flying over the water beyond them, so I took the eastern lake edge trail and got some closer views of them and several Ospreys. Also witnessed a scuffle between some Tree Swallows and a Hairy Woodpecker who attempted to enter their nest hole. I checked out the hidden, vegetation-choked pond as a final stop and found a handsome male WOOD DUCK before heading home. http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S23386429 -Tim Healy -- 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] Swainson's Warbler in Propect Park?
Michael, Your bird is a Warbling Vireo, a common breeding bird in NY State and in local urban parks. It appears to be collecting nesting material. The bill and leg color, bluish-gray, are right for Warbling Vireo, but not for Swainson's Warbler. Swainson's Warbler is warm brown on the crown, eye line and auricular, back, wings, and tail. Your bird is neutral brown on the crown and brown with an olive wash on the back & wings. In addition Swainson's Warbler has a sharply-pointed bill and the crown is flattened, not rounded. Deborah Allen -Original Message- From: Michael Muchmore Sent: May 11, 2015 11:32 AM To: NYSBIRDS-L-for Posts Posts Subject: Re:[nysbirds-l] Swainson's Warbler in Propect Park? Here's another shot. The one on flickr was enhances to bring out yellow: From: Michael Muchmore To: NYSBIRDS-L-for Posts Posts Sent: Monday, May 11, 2015 11:13 AM Subject: Swainson's Warbler in Propect Park? -- 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] Citizens Science Project – Mourning Warbler Song Mapper
Citizens Science Project – Mourning Warbler Song Mapper I am posting an opportunity to participate in a Citizens Science Project that involves recording migrating Mourning Warbler songs. I am trying to determine the nature of migratory pathways taken by different populations of Mourning Warbler males during their spring migration using the signatures of their songs. The pattern of geographic variation in song on the breeding range is well known. However, we do not know how members of these different song populations migrate towards their respective breeding areas. I plan on collecting your recordings and plotting them on a map of North America to determine where birds with different song types (regiolects) separate from each other during spring migration. All you need is a Smartphone and a singing Mourning Warbler. You can send the recordings to my e-mail address (jpito...@anselm.edu). The web page link below describes the project and how to make recordings on your Smartphone in more detail. http://www.anselm.edu/homepage/jpitocch/ornithology/MOWAmapper/MOWASongmapper.html I would really appreciate your help and contributions to this Citizens Science Project. Dr. Jay Pitocchelli Biology Department Saint Anselm College Manchester, NH 03102 -- 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] Swainson's Warbler in Propect Park?
Here's another shot. The one on flickr was enhances to bring out yellow: From: Michael Muchmore To: NYSBIRDS-L-for Posts Posts Sent: Monday, May 11, 2015 11:13 AM Subject: Swainson's Warbler in Propect Park? | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | -- 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] Swainson's Warbler in Propect Park?
Tissue Please | | | | | | | | | | | Tissue Please | | | | View on flic.kr | Preview by Yahoo | | | | | -- 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] Cattle Egret: Water Mill
Currently watching Rob in Massapequa -- 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] Cattle Egret: Water Mill
Currently watching Rob in Massapequa -- 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] Swainson's Warbler in Propect Park?
Tissue Please | | | | | | | | | | | Tissue Please | | | | View on flic.kr | Preview by Yahoo | | | | | -- 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] Swainson's Warbler in Propect Park?
Here's another shot. The one on flickr was enhances to bring out yellow: From: Michael Muchmore mikem...@yahoo.com To: NYSBIRDS-L-for Posts Posts NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu Sent: Monday, May 11, 2015 11:13 AM Subject: Swainson's Warbler in Propect Park? | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | -- 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] Hempstead Lake - Light on Warblers, Heavy on Waterbirds, Quality for both
Hempstead Lake State Park had an interesting variety of critters out and about today. Frogs and turtles were sunning themselves in abundance, and there were three large SNAPPING TURTLES seen. Chipmunks are out, and about joining the local squirrels. Plenty of vireos (Warbling and Red-eyed), swallows, orioles, blackbirds, flycatchers (Great Crested and Kingbird), and gnatcatchers were present. Lots of territorial defense and males chasing each other. Warbler diversity was low: a few Yellows, an unseen CHESTNUT-SIDED who was heard singing only once, and a very active and conspicuous BLACKPOLL WARBLER. As I walked the grassy area between the south lake and the small pond, I was surprised to see a tern gracefully floating south, vaguely along Peninsula Blvd. I was more surprised to see that it was fairly large and stocky, very pale, with a short, streamer-less tail. I realized it was something a bit out of the ordinary and glimpsed a dark bill as the bird veered away: GULL-BILLED TERN. It was quickly lost from sight as it flew over the tree tops, no doubt headed back to the coast. I walked to the road and scanned the usual flock of gulls, finding Herring, Great Black-backed, Ring-billed, and a single LAUGHING GULL. There was a handful of FORSTER'S TERNS flying over the water beyond them, so I took the eastern lake edge trail and got some closer views of them and several Ospreys. Also witnessed a scuffle between some Tree Swallows and a Hairy Woodpecker who attempted to enter their nest hole. I checked out the hidden, vegetation-choked pond as a final stop and found a handsome male WOOD DUCK before heading home. http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S23386429 -Tim Healy -- 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] Swallow-tailed Kite in Yonkers
At 1:05pm today I had a Swallow-tailed Kite flying south along the Hudson River low over the trees and field at the Untermyer Park in Yonkers off Broadway. It's amazing that after wondering for so long if I would get a kite in NY and thinking about it yesterday that I would see one today while at work. How amazing!! I love these birds. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3 Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York 10705-4629 Phone: 914-963-3080; Cell: 914-319-9701 -- 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] Citizens Science Project – Mourning Warbler Song Mapper
Citizens Science Project – Mourning Warbler Song Mapper I am posting an opportunity to participate in a Citizens Science Project that involves recording migrating Mourning Warbler songs. I am trying to determine the nature of migratory pathways taken by different populations of Mourning Warbler males during their spring migration using the signatures of their songs. The pattern of geographic variation in song on the breeding range is well known. However, we do not know how members of these different song populations migrate towards their respective breeding areas. I plan on collecting your recordings and plotting them on a map of North America to determine where birds with different song types (regiolects) separate from each other during spring migration. All you need is a Smartphone and a singing Mourning Warbler. You can send the recordings to my e-mail address (jpito...@anselm.edu). The web page link below describes the project and how to make recordings on your Smartphone in more detail. http://www.anselm.edu/homepage/jpitocch/ornithology/MOWAmapper/MOWASongmapper.html I would really appreciate your help and contributions to this Citizens Science Project. Dr. Jay Pitocchelli Biology Department Saint Anselm College Manchester, NH 03102 -- 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] Swainson's Warbler in Propect Park?
Michael, Your bird is a Warbling Vireo, a common breeding bird in NY State and in local urban parks. It appears to be collecting nesting material. The bill and leg color, bluish-gray, are right for Warbling Vireo, but not for Swainson's Warbler. Swainson's Warbler is warm brown on the crown, eye line and auricular, back, wings, and tail. Your bird is neutral brown on the crown and brown with an olive wash on the back wings. In addition Swainson's Warbler has a sharply-pointed bill and the crown is flattened, not rounded. Deborah Allen -Original Message- From: Michael Muchmore Sent: May 11, 2015 11:32 AM To: NYSBIRDS-L-for Posts Posts Subject: Re:[nysbirds-l] Swainson's Warbler in Propect Park? Here's another shot. The one on flickr was enhances to bring out yellow: From: Michael Muchmore mikem...@yahoo.com To: NYSBIRDS-L-for Posts Posts NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu Sent: Monday, May 11, 2015 11:13 AM Subject: Swainson's Warbler in Propect Park? -- 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/ --
