RE: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: Minimal Migration or Population Decline?
Here's another potential explanation (or the beginning of a potential explanation) regarding the apparent decline of birds this year in the eastern US. Its an article from Discover Magazine's blog entitled "During Cicada Boom, Birds Mysteriously Vanish" http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/crux/2013/06/18/the-cicada-paradox#.UcGmmOesiSo I've been following this email discussion and figured this was obviously relevant and worth sharing with everyone. Regards,Adam - Adam Zorn Naturalist - Westmoreland Sanctuary Board Member - Bedford Audubon Society From: c...@cornell.edu To: joan.coll...@frontier.com CC: nysbird...@list.cornell.edu; nf...@list.cornell.edu; nypizza...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: Minimal Migration or Population Decline? Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:16:51 + Thank you, Joan, for this anecdotal evidence. Since it has been a couple of weeks now, I'm curious to know if anyone has noted an improvement in their local area birding spots, or if it has been more of the same. For me, I've noted a serious lack of typical neighborhood birds that used to be a regular part of the acoustic atmosphere: Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Baltimore Oriole and Red-eyed Vireo, just to name a few. I've also noticed a lack of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds this year – usually, they are zipping around and chittering in the neighborhood. Not so this year, yet anyway. If this is region-wide, I'd think it critically important to collect as much data as possible to help monitor or track this seeming dearth of activity. I expect this fall migration to be fairly telling, if there was a pop-ulation-wide impact of some kind. Sincerely, Chris T-H On Jun 4, 2013, at 4:11 PM, Joan E. Collins wrote: Thank you for this interesting post Chris. This has been a dominate topic of discussion among many birders in the Adirondacks. Sean O’Brien and I have been talking every few days wondering what has happened to many neotropical migrants this year. I mentioned the low numbers of Blackpoll Warblers and Yellow-bellied Flycatchers on Whiteface Mountain in my earlier post today, but numbers of most neotropical migrants appear way down. Sean keeps remarking that there is no dawn chorus this year. Even my non-birder husband has been noting the lack of birds this spring. Normally, you can’t sleep past 4:30 a.m. in our house at this time of year because of the remarkable dawn sounds outside our bedroom window, but it feels more like late summer every morning with the lack of songs. I was aware of the weather-related fallout on the Gulf Coast of Texas in April, and I had to wonder, with so many birds too exhausted to be afraid of humans, how many may have perished unseen over the Gulf? Migration seemed highly unusual this year. Normally, species like Blue-headed Vireo would suddenly fill the forests overnight. This year, I found ONE, and then a week went by and I found a second one, then several days went by and they began to arrive in a trickle. Species were, for the most part, late arriving and they trickled in. We have been waiting for the forests to fill, but it hasn’t happened and it is now June 4th. In a section of Massawepie Mire that is normally filled with breeding Canada Warblers, we heard one on Saturday. It is definitely worrisome. As you mentioned, BBS surveys may help document the apparent population declines. Thanks again for your thoughts about possible reasons for such worrisome declines. I too, would be interested to hear the thoughts of other birders on this topic. Joan Collins Long Lake, NY From: bounce-98052797-13418...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-98052797-13418...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 12:18 PM To: NYSBIRDS-L Subject: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: Minimal Migration or Population Decline? Good afternoon! This morning, I sent the following email to NFC-L, the Night Flight Call eList, and thought some on NYSbirds-L might find this of interest or have some input. Sincerely, Chris T-H Begin forwarded message: Date: June 4, 2013 9:46:52 AM EDT To: NFC-L Subject: Minimal Migration or Population Decline? Good morning, I am curious to know if recording stations in the Northeast have experienced, numerically – with respect to quantity of night flight calls, a reduced number of migrants this spring as compared to past years. My perception is that there was a noticeable lack of birds moving throughout certain regions of the Northeast this spring. Conversely, did recording stations elsewhere (perhaps in the mid-west) record higher numbers of migrants this spring? On the ground, for example, I don't ever remember a year when I only heard or saw 2-3 Blackpoll Warblers. Period. Usually, I would hear or see several
RE: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: Minimal Migration or Population Decline?
Here's another potential explanation (or the beginning of a potential explanation) regarding the apparent decline of birds this year in the eastern US. Its an article from Discover Magazine's blog entitled During Cicada Boom, Birds Mysteriously Vanish http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/crux/2013/06/18/the-cicada-paradox#.UcGmmOesiSo I've been following this email discussion and figured this was obviously relevant and worth sharing with everyone. Regards,Adam - Adam Zorn Naturalist - Westmoreland Sanctuary Board Member - Bedford Audubon Society From: c...@cornell.edu To: joan.coll...@frontier.com CC: nysbird...@list.cornell.edu; nf...@list.cornell.edu; nypizza...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: Minimal Migration or Population Decline? Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:16:51 + Thank you, Joan, for this anecdotal evidence. Since it has been a couple of weeks now, I'm curious to know if anyone has noted an improvement in their local area birding spots, or if it has been more of the same. For me, I've noted a serious lack of typical neighborhood birds that used to be a regular part of the acoustic atmosphere: Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Baltimore Oriole and Red-eyed Vireo, just to name a few. I've also noticed a lack of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds this year – usually, they are zipping around and chittering in the neighborhood. Not so this year, yet anyway. If this is region-wide, I'd think it critically important to collect as much data as possible to help monitor or track this seeming dearth of activity. I expect this fall migration to be fairly telling, if there was a pop-ulation-wide impact of some kind. Sincerely, Chris T-H On Jun 4, 2013, at 4:11 PM, Joan E. Collins wrote: Thank you for this interesting post Chris. This has been a dominate topic of discussion among many birders in the Adirondacks. Sean O’Brien and I have been talking every few days wondering what has happened to many neotropical migrants this year. I mentioned the low numbers of Blackpoll Warblers and Yellow-bellied Flycatchers on Whiteface Mountain in my earlier post today, but numbers of most neotropical migrants appear way down. Sean keeps remarking that there is no dawn chorus this year. Even my non-birder husband has been noting the lack of birds this spring. Normally, you can’t sleep past 4:30 a.m. in our house at this time of year because of the remarkable dawn sounds outside our bedroom window, but it feels more like late summer every morning with the lack of songs. I was aware of the weather-related fallout on the Gulf Coast of Texas in April, and I had to wonder, with so many birds too exhausted to be afraid of humans, how many may have perished unseen over the Gulf? Migration seemed highly unusual this year. Normally, species like Blue-headed Vireo would suddenly fill the forests overnight. This year, I found ONE, and then a week went by and I found a second one, then several days went by and they began to arrive in a trickle. Species were, for the most part, late arriving and they trickled in. We have been waiting for the forests to fill, but it hasn’t happened and it is now June 4th. In a section of Massawepie Mire that is normally filled with breeding Canada Warblers, we heard one on Saturday. It is definitely worrisome. As you mentioned, BBS surveys may help document the apparent population declines. Thanks again for your thoughts about possible reasons for such worrisome declines. I too, would be interested to hear the thoughts of other birders on this topic. Joan Collins Long Lake, NY From: bounce-98052797-13418...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-98052797-13418...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 12:18 PM To: NYSBIRDS-L Subject: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: Minimal Migration or Population Decline? Good afternoon! This morning, I sent the following email to NFC-L, the Night Flight Call eList, and thought some on NYSbirds-L might find this of interest or have some input. Sincerely, Chris T-H Begin forwarded message: Date: June 4, 2013 9:46:52 AM EDT To: NFC-L nf...@list.cornell.edu Subject: Minimal Migration or Population Decline? Good morning, I am curious to know if recording stations in the Northeast have experienced, numerically – with respect to quantity of night flight calls, a reduced number of migrants this spring as compared to past years. My perception is that there was a noticeable lack of birds moving throughout certain regions of the Northeast this spring. Conversely, did recording stations elsewhere (perhaps in the mid-west) record higher numbers of migrants this spring? On the ground, for example, I don't ever remember a year when I only heard or saw 2-3 Blackpoll Warblers. Period. Usually, I would hear or see
[nysbirds-l] re: [nysbirds-l] Woodcock - Yorktown Heights
Hi Thomas, Its possible that the woodcock could be taking up residence in or near your backyard, but they'll also fly in from surrounding areas to perform on the "dance floor" as well. If your backyard is the dance floor, then you could be seeing birds in either circumstance. We led a Woodcock Walk on our nature preserve at Westmoreland Sanctuary on the evening of March 24, and before it was too dark to see, we observed one woodcock fly in from a nearby wetland (20-30 yds away), but also had other woodcocks flying in from surrounding areas (further away based on their trajectory and the topography of hills and trees) also landing in the same meadow. At least two of the newcomers were competing males who also began to display, but 2 others were likely females who came to watch the show. You should watch what happens at sundown and see if you can figure out if there are others in the area. That woodcock may not be so lonely afterall! Good birding,Adam - Adam Zorn Naturalist - Westmoreland Sanctuary Board Member - Bedford Audubon Society From:bounce-77535451-14226...@list.cornell.edu on behalf of Thomas Rhindress (trhindre...@gmail.com) Your junk email filter is set to exclusive.Sent:Fri 3/29/13 10:44 AMTo:nysbirds-L@cornell.eduThis message is here because your junk email filter is set to exclusive.Wait, it's safe!A new backyard bird sighting. Curious as to environmental conditions needed for woodcock. Our backyard is one acre, square shape, probably the only chemical-free lawn in the area and is surrounded by a perimeter of ~50 ft hardwood and underbrush before acres of suburban development sprawl. I have heard this woodcock in flight for the past three nights while out walking the dogs and finally got a good extended looks at it this morning. Is this one that just settled on its way north? Or a male destined for membership in the lonely hearts club? Our backyard has some wet areas in the spring and has a VERY healthy worm population. There are some undeveloped wet, wooded areas about 1/2 mile away. Any ideas as to why this bird has settled here and whether it may stay the season? Thanks in advance Thomas Rhindress -- Payroll Assistant @ Checks and Balances Payroll, IncNY Certified Earth Science, Biology, & 7-12 General Science TeacherHomemaker --NYSbirds-L List Info:Welcome and BasicsRules and InformationSubscribe, Configuration and LeaveArchives:The Mail ArchiveSurfbirdsBirdingOnThe.NetPlease 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] re: [nysbirds-l] Woodcock - Yorktown Heights
Hi Thomas, Its possible that the woodcock could be taking up residence in or near your backyard, but they'll also fly in from surrounding areas to perform on the dance floor as well. If your backyard is the dance floor, then you could be seeing birds in either circumstance. We led a Woodcock Walk on our nature preserve at Westmoreland Sanctuary on the evening of March 24, and before it was too dark to see, we observed one woodcock fly in from a nearby wetland (20-30 yds away), but also had other woodcocks flying in from surrounding areas (further away based on their trajectory and the topography of hills and trees) also landing in the same meadow. At least two of the newcomers were competing males who also began to display, but 2 others were likely females who came to watch the show. You should watch what happens at sundown and see if you can figure out if there are others in the area. That woodcock may not be so lonely afterall! Good birding,Adam - Adam Zorn Naturalist - Westmoreland Sanctuary Board Member - Bedford Audubon Society From:bounce-77535451-14226...@list.cornell.edu on behalf of Thomas Rhindress (trhindre...@gmail.com) Your junk email filter is set to exclusive.Sent:Fri 3/29/13 10:44 AMTo:nysbirds-L@cornell.eduThis message is here because your junk email filter is set to exclusive.Wait, it's safe!A new backyard bird sighting. Curious as to environmental conditions needed for woodcock. Our backyard is one acre, square shape, probably the only chemical-free lawn in the area and is surrounded by a perimeter of ~50 ft hardwood and underbrush before acres of suburban development sprawl. I have heard this woodcock in flight for the past three nights while out walking the dogs and finally got a good extended looks at it this morning. Is this one that just settled on its way north? Or a male destined for membership in the lonely hearts club? Our backyard has some wet areas in the spring and has a VERY healthy worm population. There are some undeveloped wet, wooded areas about 1/2 mile away. Any ideas as to why this bird has settled here and whether it may stay the season? Thanks in advance Thomas Rhindress -- Payroll Assistant @ Checks and Balances Payroll, IncNY Certified Earth Science, Biology, 7-12 General Science TeacherHomemaker --NYSbirds-L List Info:Welcome and BasicsRules and InformationSubscribe, Configuration and LeaveArchives:The Mail ArchiveSurfbirdsBirdingOnThe.NetPlease 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 Redpoll, Bedford, NY
There is a single Common Redpoll currently visiting the feeders at Westmoreland Sanctuary. It's jockeying for position on the black oil sunflower tube feeder with a half dozen Black-capped Chickadees and a couple Red-breasted Nuthatches. - Adam Zorn Naturalist - Westmoreland Sanctuary Board Member - Bedford Audubon Society -- 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 Redpoll, Bedford, NY
There is a single Common Redpoll currently visiting the feeders at Westmoreland Sanctuary. It's jockeying for position on the black oil sunflower tube feeder with a half dozen Black-capped Chickadees and a couple Red-breasted Nuthatches. - Adam Zorn Naturalist - Westmoreland Sanctuary Board Member - Bedford Audubon Society -- 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 Nighthawks, Westchester County
This evening, August 30th, the Bedford Audubon Society hosted "Migration of the Common Nighthawk" at the Chestnut Ridge Hawkwatch in Bedford Corners, NY. 5 Nighthawks were observed at 5:35pm, 2 Nighthawks were observed at 5:40pm, and 6 Nighthawks were observed at 6:30pm. All three groups of birds were headed in a north-easterly direction. Additional species observed from the hawkwatch platform include Turkey Vulture, Mourning Dove, Chimney Swift, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Northern Flicker, Blue Jay, Tufted Titmouse, American Robin, Cedar Waxwing, American Goldfinch - Adam Zorn Naturalist - Westmoreland Sanctuary Board Member - Bedford Audubon Society -- 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 Nighthawks, Westchester County
This evening, August 30th, the Bedford Audubon Society hosted Migration of the Common Nighthawk at the Chestnut Ridge Hawkwatch in Bedford Corners, NY. 5 Nighthawks were observed at 5:35pm, 2 Nighthawks were observed at 5:40pm, and 6 Nighthawks were observed at 6:30pm. All three groups of birds were headed in a north-easterly direction. Additional species observed from the hawkwatch platform include Turkey Vulture, Mourning Dove, Chimney Swift, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Northern Flicker, Blue Jay, Tufted Titmouse, American Robin, Cedar Waxwing, American Goldfinch - Adam Zorn Naturalist - Westmoreland Sanctuary Board Member - Bedford Audubon Society -- 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-breasted Nuthatches
A pair of Red-breasted Nuthatches were observed in the pine stand behind the nature center at Westmoreland Sanctuary, Westchester County at 11am this morning (8/22/2012). Additional species observed were American Robin, Common Grackle, Pine Warbler, Eastern Phoebe, Carolina Wren, Black-capped Chickadee and Northern Cardinal. Adam Zorn Westmoreland Sanctuary Naturalist -- 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-breasted Nuthatches
A pair of Red-breasted Nuthatches were observed in the pine stand behind the nature center at Westmoreland Sanctuary, Westchester County at 11am this morning (8/22/2012). Additional species observed were American Robin, Common Grackle, Pine Warbler, Eastern Phoebe, Carolina Wren, Black-capped Chickadee and Northern Cardinal. Adam Zorn Westmoreland Sanctuary Naturalist -- 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] Phoebe and Pine Warbler - Westchester County
First of the year Eastern Phoebe and Pine Warbler were observed this morning at Westmoreland Sanctuary, Bedford Corners, NY. This is the earliest arrival of Pine Warbler on record for the preserve. The previous early arrival date was April 3. - Adam Zorn Naturalist - Westmoreland Sanctuary Board Member - Bedford Audubon Society -- 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] Phoebe and Pine Warbler - Westchester County
First of the year Eastern Phoebe and Pine Warbler were observed this morning at Westmoreland Sanctuary, Bedford Corners, NY. This is the earliest arrival of Pine Warbler on record for the preserve. The previous early arrival date was April 3. - Adam Zorn Naturalist - Westmoreland Sanctuary Board Member - Bedford Audubon Society -- 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] Nashville Warbler, Westchester County
A Nashville Warbler was present in the garden adjacent to the Naturalist's residence at Westmoreland Sanctuary (Town of Bedford, Westchester County) this morning (Nov 4) at 8:25am. The bird was actively foraging in the inkberry shrubs, coneflower, goldenrod, and oakleaf hydrangea that are jutting through the few inches of snow that remain on the ground. It also flew to the exposed grassy area of the lawn and foraged through the many wet, matted leaves laying on the lawn. Also present was a large flock (150-200) of Juncos also actively foraging throughout the garden and lawn. All the birds retreated to the trees during a brief gust of wind accompanied by the alarm call of a Blue Jay. Good birding,Adam - Adam Zorn Naturalist - Westmoreland Sanctuary Board Member - Bedford Audubon Society -- 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] Nashville Warbler, Westchester County
A Nashville Warbler was present in the garden adjacent to the Naturalist's residence at Westmoreland Sanctuary (Town of Bedford, Westchester County) this morning (Nov 4) at 8:25am. The bird was actively foraging in the inkberry shrubs, coneflower, goldenrod, and oakleaf hydrangea that are jutting through the few inches of snow that remain on the ground. It also flew to the exposed grassy area of the lawn and foraged through the many wet, matted leaves laying on the lawn. Also present was a large flock (150-200) of Juncos also actively foraging throughout the garden and lawn. All the birds retreated to the trees during a brief gust of wind accompanied by the alarm call of a Blue Jay. Good birding,Adam - Adam Zorn Naturalist - Westmoreland Sanctuary Board Member - Bedford Audubon Society -- 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] Greenwich-Stamford summer bird count - Area 14
Myself and Westmoreland Sanctuary's director, Steve Ricker, participated in Sunday's Greenwich-Stamford summer bird count. Covering a portion of Area 14, we visited the locations of Westmoreland Sanctuary, Byram Lake Reservoir, and Merestead county park between the hours of 7:00am and 2:30pm. Cool temperatures and overcast skies created sub-par birding conditions for a count aimed at locating breeding birds. Though a handful of expected species were missed, there were a number of highlights among the species located. A few of the highlights are as follows: Byram Lake Reservoir: Double-crested Cormorant (5) Black-crowned Night-heron (1) Herring Gull (1) - attempting to steal a meal from the diving cormorants Northern Rough-winged Swallow (1) Barn Swallow (1) Orchard Oriole (1) - 1st year male singing along the north end of the lake Baltimore Oriole (3) Merestead county park: Wild Turkey (2) - toms gobbling at each other Pileated Woodpecker (1) Eastern Kingbird (3) Warbling Vireo (1) Barn Swallow (5) Northern Mockingbird (1) Brown Thrasher (4) - 2 birds were very near the historical residence on the east side of the driveway in the lawn Blue-winged Warbler (2) Pine Warbler (1) Prairie Warbler (1) Eastern Towhee (3) Field Sparrow (1) Indigo Bunting (2) Orchard Oriole (3) - a male and female were observed copulating Westmoreland Sanctuary: Red-tailed Hawk (1) Great-horned Owl (1) Common Raven (1) - made a brief stop in the top of a white pine in the cemetary near the main entrance before flying off. Flew over again (vocalizing) early Mon morning. Louisiana Waterthrush (1) Indigo Bunting (1) Regards, Adam Zorn - Adam Zorn Naturalist - Westmoreland Sanctuary Board Member - Bedford Audubon Society -- 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] Greenwich-Stamford summer bird count - Area 14
Myself and Westmoreland Sanctuary's director, Steve Ricker, participated in Sunday's Greenwich-Stamford summer bird count. Covering a portion of Area 14, we visited the locations of Westmoreland Sanctuary, Byram Lake Reservoir, and Merestead county park between the hours of 7:00am and 2:30pm. Cool temperatures and overcast skies created sub-par birding conditions for a count aimed at locating breeding birds. Though a handful of expected species were missed, there were a number of highlights among the species located. A few of the highlights are as follows: Byram Lake Reservoir: Double-crested Cormorant (5) Black-crowned Night-heron (1) Herring Gull (1) - attempting to steal a meal from the diving cormorants Northern Rough-winged Swallow (1) Barn Swallow (1) Orchard Oriole (1) - 1st year male singing along the north end of the lake Baltimore Oriole (3) Merestead county park: Wild Turkey (2) - toms gobbling at each other Pileated Woodpecker (1) Eastern Kingbird (3) Warbling Vireo (1) Barn Swallow (5) Northern Mockingbird (1) Brown Thrasher (4) - 2 birds were very near the historical residence on the east side of the driveway in the lawn Blue-winged Warbler (2) Pine Warbler (1) Prairie Warbler (1) Eastern Towhee (3) Field Sparrow (1) Indigo Bunting (2) Orchard Oriole (3) - a male and female were observed copulating Westmoreland Sanctuary: Red-tailed Hawk (1) Great-horned Owl (1) Common Raven (1) - made a brief stop in the top of a white pine in the cemetary near the main entrance before flying off. Flew over again (vocalizing) early Mon morning. Louisiana Waterthrush (1) Indigo Bunting (1) Regards, Adam Zorn - Adam Zorn Naturalist - Westmoreland Sanctuary Board Member - Bedford Audubon Society -- 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] Sightings from Westmoreland Sanctuary, Mount Kisco, NY
Greetings, Residents, spring migrants, and lingering winter visitors were present throughout the sanctuary this morning. Lingering winter residents included a half-dozen White-throated Sparrows and a flock of nearly two dozen Dark-eyed Juncos. Spring migrants like Chipping Sparrows, Tree Swallows, and Hermit Thrush were present in higher numbers than this time last week. Ruby-crowned Kinglet [5], Black and White Warbler [4], Yellow-rumped (Myrtle) Warbler [1], Pine Warbler [1], and Louisiana Waterthrush [1] were present and singing. Interesting observations among the resident species included a pair of Bluebirds adding nesting material to a nesting box, an American Robin observed with nesting material in its beak, and a pair of copulating Black-capped Chickadees. - Adam Zorn Naturalist - Westmoreland Sanctuary Board Member - Bedford Audubon Society -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Hundreds of geese, dozens of eagles (Correction)
In my previous post I errantly mentioned "nearly 60 Redhead" at George's Island Park. While I've seen Redhead there before, today's birds were CANVASBACKS. My apologies, Adam - Adam Zorn Naturalist - Westmoreland Sanctuary Board Member - Bedford Audubon Society From: asz...@hotmail.com To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu Subject: [nysbirds-l] Hundreds of geese, dozens of eagles Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2011 17:20:56 -0500 In Westchester County, a visit to Croton Train Station, Croton Point Park, George's Island Park, Riverview Park (off Riverview Ave in Verplanck), and China Pier (off Louisa St between Verplanck and Peekskill) along the Hudson River this morning yielded more than 2 dozen Bald Eagles. Other highlights included over 600 frost-covered Canada Geese at Croton Train Station, 5 Common Goldeneye in the river off Croton Point Park, and nearly 60 Redhead actively feeding in the cove at George's Island Park. For those not familiar, all the above locations are easily accessible from NY Routes 9/9A. Good birding, Adam - Adam Zorn Naturalist - Westmoreland Sanctuary Board Member - Bedford Audubon Society -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Hundreds of geese, dozens of eagles
In Westchester County, a visit to Croton Train Station, Croton Point Park, George's Island Park, Riverview Park (off Riverview Ave in Verplanck), and China Pier (off Louisa St between Verplanck and Peekskill) along the Hudson River this morning yielded more than 2 dozen Bald Eagles. Other highlights included over 600 frost-covered Canada Geese at Croton Train Station, 5 Common Goldeneye in the river off Croton Point Park, and nearly 60 Redhead actively feeding in the cove at George's Island Park. For those not familiar, all the above locations are easily accessible from NY Routes 9/9A. Good birding, Adam - Adam Zorn Naturalist - Westmoreland Sanctuary Board Member - Bedford Audubon Society -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Hundreds of geese, dozens of eagles
In Westchester County, a visit to Croton Train Station, Croton Point Park, George's Island Park, Riverview Park (off Riverview Ave in Verplanck), and China Pier (off Louisa St between Verplanck and Peekskill) along the Hudson River this morning yielded more than 2 dozen Bald Eagles. Other highlights included over 600 frost-covered Canada Geese at Croton Train Station, 5 Common Goldeneye in the river off Croton Point Park, and nearly 60 Redhead actively feeding in the cove at George's Island Park. For those not familiar, all the above locations are easily accessible from NY Routes 9/9A. Good birding, Adam - Adam Zorn Naturalist - Westmoreland Sanctuary Board Member - Bedford Audubon Society -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Hundreds of geese, dozens of eagles (Correction)
In my previous post I errantly mentioned nearly 60 Redhead at George's Island Park. While I've seen Redhead there before, today's birds were CANVASBACKS. My apologies, Adam - Adam Zorn Naturalist - Westmoreland Sanctuary Board Member - Bedford Audubon Society From: asz...@hotmail.com To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu Subject: [nysbirds-l] Hundreds of geese, dozens of eagles Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2011 17:20:56 -0500 In Westchester County, a visit to Croton Train Station, Croton Point Park, George's Island Park, Riverview Park (off Riverview Ave in Verplanck), and China Pier (off Louisa St between Verplanck and Peekskill) along the Hudson River this morning yielded more than 2 dozen Bald Eagles. Other highlights included over 600 frost-covered Canada Geese at Croton Train Station, 5 Common Goldeneye in the river off Croton Point Park, and nearly 60 Redhead actively feeding in the cove at George's Island Park. For those not familiar, all the above locations are easily accessible from NY Routes 9/9A. Good birding, Adam - Adam Zorn Naturalist - Westmoreland Sanctuary Board Member - Bedford Audubon Society -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Purdys reservoir, Westchester County, NY
Greetings, 100 Hooded Mergansers were present on the reservoir north of Rt-116 in Purdys, NY earlier this morning (approx 10:30am). Also present were a couple dozen each of Mute Swan, Canada Geese, and Mallards. One DC Cormorant was present as well. For anyone not familiar, the best viewing locations of the reservoir is on the Rt-116 bridge adjacent to the Purdys Metro North train station. There's ample parking on the berm of Rt-116 at each end of the bridge. Good day, Adam Zorn - Adam Zorn Naturalist - Westmoreland Sanctuary Board Member - Bedford Audubon Society -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Purdys reservoir, Westchester County, NY
Greetings, 100 Hooded Mergansers were present on the reservoir north of Rt-116 in Purdys, NY earlier this morning (approx 10:30am). Also present were a couple dozen each of Mute Swan, Canada Geese, and Mallards. One DC Cormorant was present as well. For anyone not familiar, the best viewing locations of the reservoir is on the Rt-116 bridge adjacent to the Purdys Metro North train station. There's ample parking on the berm of Rt-116 at each end of the bridge. Good day, Adam Zorn - Adam Zorn Naturalist - Westmoreland Sanctuary Board Member - Bedford Audubon Society -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
