[nysbirds-l] Gray-bellied type Brant - Pt Lookout, Nassau Co

[mcb3mb]

This afternoon, while searching through brant flocks along the barrier beaches, I came across an interested brant in the soccer field to the west of the entrance to the Pt. Lookout parking lot.Several points rendered the brant distinctive from nearby Atlantic Brant, yet the bird differed from my expectations for Black Brant.  The brant's breast was very dark (yet not black), matching the color of the mantle.  The dark coloration persisted down the breast to the legs.  The brant's white flank patch was more noticeable than adjacent Atlantic Brant, but not quite as bright as in Black Brant I've seen.  I believe this brant fits the basic criteria for a probable Gray-bellied Brant.  This specific individual is an after hatch-year bird, as it lacks the juvenal upper wing patterning, and has a very faint necklace.The entire flock was flushed moments after I first saw this bird but I managed to get a few photos that I'll post at:  https://picasaweb.google.com/117391989476777248424/NewYorkBirds2015The flock flew off, out of sight towards to the bay to the north and was unable to be relocated.Good birding,Michael McBrienEast Patchogue, NY & Bristol, RI

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[nysbirds-l] CBC Question/ No sightings

[Sean Sime]

I'm writing in the hopes some members of this list are or may know birders
(of any interest level) living in the 5 Towns section of Nassau County
(Lawrence, Hewlett, Cedarhurst, Woodmere and Inwood).
I have had the pleasure of covering this area of the Southern Nassau CBC
for over 15 years. Being very close to where I grew up it has always felt
like coming home, but many of the participants living in these towns have
moved or are no longer with us.
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take place. With this in mind, if there are any members of the state list
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the count please contact me. If any of you know someone living in the 5
Towns who may be interested please pass this along as well.
The count is this Saturday, January 2nd and Audubon no longer collects a
registration fee.

Thank you and have a wonderful New Year!

Sean Sime
Brooklyn, NY
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[nysbirds-l] Lark Sparrow Croton

[Carena Pooth]

Currently feeding on lawn in front of pavilion at west end of big parking lot. 

Carena Pooth
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[nysbirds-l] Bronx-Westchester CBC results

[Michael C Bochnik]

The 92nd Bronx-Westchester CBC held Sunday December 27 found a preliminary 113 
species plus Blue Goose with an additional 3 count week.

Highlights were Black-and-White Warbler in Five Islands Park in New Rochelle, 
and a Snowy Owl in the Soundview section of the Bronx. The count also recorded 
Great Egret, Laughing Gull, Barred Owl, Saw-whet Owl, and 3 Orange-crowned 
Warblers.


High counts were set for Snow Goose 377 (71 in 2008), Snow Goose (blue form) 4, 
Double-crested Cormorant 362 (103 in 2013), and Fish Crow 234 (168 in 2013).

Low counts were noted for Mute Swan (44 year low), Canvasback (69 year low), 
Ruddy Duck (44 year low), Horned Grebe (71 year low), Sharp-shinned Hawk (26 
year low), Carolina Wren (16 year low), Hermit Thrush (36 year low) and 
possible an all-time low for American Tree Sparrow (depends on some late 
results).



Michael Bochnik

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[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Coast Guard: Red Knots

[Robert Taylor]

around 25 Red Knots on the grass- seen with Mike Duval

Good birding,
Rob in Massapequa
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[nysbirds-l] Black Brant, Jones Beach West End

[Shaibal Mitra]

Philippe Dubois, visiting from France, found a Black Brant Jones Beach West End 
yesterday (28 Dec). He sent photos to Bob Paxton, who relayed the photos and 
the message to me.

The count-period for the Southern Nassau County CBC begins tomorrow.

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Bay Shore


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[nysbirds-l] Prospect Park RBA

[Rob Bate]

Snow Goose continues on ball field #3 (playing shortstop?).  PABU continues at 
Lefrak Greenroof. No news on Black-headed gull or Orange-crowned Warbler yet. 

Rob Bate
Brooklyn
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RE:[nysbirds-l] Lesser Black-backed Gull in NY Times Article on Asbury Park?

[Shaibal Mitra]

Now there's a skua at the top of the NYT home page!

From: bounce-119499425-3714...@list.cornell.edu 
[bounce-119499425-3714...@list.cornell.edu] on behalf of Shaibal Mitra 
[shaibal.mi...@csi.cuny.edu]
Sent: Saturday, August 1, 2015 7:36 PM
To: nysbirds-l
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Lesser Black-backed Gull in NY Times Article on Asbury 
Park?

I believe the gull featured in the summer beach scene at Asbury Park, NJ, in 
today's New York Times is a Lesser Black-backed Gull (page 16).

Times have changed if this species has become the iconic seagull of the Jersey 
Shore!

Shai Mitra
Bay Shore


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[nysbirds-l] Lark Sparrow Croton

[Carena Pooth]

Currently feeding on lawn in front of pavilion at west end of big parking lot. 

Carena Pooth
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[nysbirds-l] CBC Question/ No sightings

[Sean Sime]

I'm writing in the hopes some members of this list are or may know birders
(of any interest level) living in the 5 Towns section of Nassau County
(Lawrence, Hewlett, Cedarhurst, Woodmere and Inwood).
I have had the pleasure of covering this area of the Southern Nassau CBC
for over 15 years. Being very close to where I grew up it has always felt
like coming home, but many of the participants living in these towns have
moved or are no longer with us.
The CBC's are best when they are grounded in the communities where they
take place. With this in mind, if there are any members of the state list
who live in these communities and would like to participate, either by
joining our party or watching their feeders at home for a few hours during
the count please contact me. If any of you know someone living in the 5
Towns who may be interested please pass this along as well.
The count is this Saturday, January 2nd and Audubon no longer collects a
registration fee.

Thank you and have a wonderful New Year!

Sean Sime
Brooklyn, NY
s...@seansime.com

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[nysbirds-l] Gray-bellied type Brant - Pt Lookout, Nassau Co

[mcb3mb]

This afternoon, while searching through brant flocks along the barrier beaches, I came across an interested brant in the soccer field to the west of the entrance to the Pt. Lookout parking lot.Several points rendered the brant distinctive from nearby Atlantic Brant, yet the bird differed from my expectations for Black Brant.  The brant's breast was very dark (yet not black), matching the color of the mantle.  The dark coloration persisted down the breast to the legs.  The brant's white flank patch was more noticeable than adjacent Atlantic Brant, but not quite as bright as in Black Brant I've seen.  I believe this brant fits the basic criteria for a probable Gray-bellied Brant.  This specific individual is an after hatch-year bird, as it lacks the juvenal upper wing patterning, and has a very faint necklace.The entire flock was flushed moments after I first saw this bird but I managed to get a few photos that I'll post at:  https://picasaweb.google.com/117391989476777248424/NewYorkBirds2015The flock flew off, out of sight towards to the bay to the north and was unable to be relocated.Good birding,Michael McBrienEast Patchogue, NY & Bristol, RI

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[nysbirds-l] Black Brant, Jones Beach West End

[Shaibal Mitra]

Philippe Dubois, visiting from France, found a Black Brant Jones Beach West End 
yesterday (28 Dec). He sent photos to Bob Paxton, who relayed the photos and 
the message to me.

The count-period for the Southern Nassau County CBC begins tomorrow.

Shai Mitra
Bay Shore


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[nysbirds-l] Bronx-Westchester CBC results

[Michael C Bochnik]

The 92nd Bronx-Westchester CBC held Sunday December 27 found a preliminary 113 
species plus Blue Goose with an additional 3 count week.

Highlights were Black-and-White Warbler in Five Islands Park in New Rochelle, 
and a Snowy Owl in the Soundview section of the Bronx. The count also recorded 
Great Egret, Laughing Gull, Barred Owl, Saw-whet Owl, and 3 Orange-crowned 
Warblers.


High counts were set for Snow Goose 377 (71 in 2008), Snow Goose (blue form) 4, 
Double-crested Cormorant 362 (103 in 2013), and Fish Crow 234 (168 in 2013).

Low counts were noted for Mute Swan (44 year low), Canvasback (69 year low), 
Ruddy Duck (44 year low), Horned Grebe (71 year low), Sharp-shinned Hawk (26 
year low), Carolina Wren (16 year low), Hermit Thrush (36 year low) and 
possible an all-time low for American Tree Sparrow (depends on some late 
results).



Michael Bochnik

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RE:[nysbirds-l] Lesser Black-backed Gull in NY Times Article on Asbury Park?

[Shaibal Mitra]

Now there's a skua at the top of the NYT home page!

From: bounce-119499425-3714...@list.cornell.edu 
[bounce-119499425-3714...@list.cornell.edu] on behalf of Shaibal Mitra 
[shaibal.mi...@csi.cuny.edu]
Sent: Saturday, August 1, 2015 7:36 PM
To: nysbirds-l
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Lesser Black-backed Gull in NY Times Article on Asbury 
Park?

I believe the gull featured in the summer beach scene at Asbury Park, NJ, in 
today's New York Times is a Lesser Black-backed Gull (page 16).

Times have changed if this species has become the iconic seagull of the Jersey 
Shore!

Shai Mitra
Bay Shore


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[nysbirds-l] Prospect Park RBA

[Rob Bate]

Snow Goose continues on ball field #3 (playing shortstop?).  PABU continues at 
Lefrak Greenroof. No news on Black-headed gull or Orange-crowned Warbler yet. 

Rob Bate
Brooklyn
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