[nysbirds-l] 27 Bald Eagles--Upper Delaware today
Today's Delaware-Otsego Audubon Soc. annual field trip to view wintering Bald Eagles in the upper Delaware River basin brought out over 50 participants who spotted 27 eagles along the East and West Branches of the Delaware and Cannonsville Reservoir in Delaware County. Waterways and the reservoir were nearly all open, leading to the birds being more dispersed than usual. Other species sighted included Red-tailed Hawks, Belted Kingfisher, Common and Hooded Mergansers, Buffleheads, Black Ducks, Mallards and Canada Geese. Andrew Mason 1039 Peck St. Jefferson, NY 12093 (607) 652-2162 andyma...@earthling.net -- 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] 27 Bald Eagles--Upper Delaware today
Today's Delaware-Otsego Audubon Soc. annual field trip to view wintering Bald Eagles in the upper Delaware River basin brought out over 50 participants who spotted 27 eagles along the East and West Branches of the Delaware and Cannonsville Reservoir in Delaware County. Waterways and the reservoir were nearly all open, leading to the birds being more dispersed than usual. Other species sighted included Red-tailed Hawks, Belted Kingfisher, Common and Hooded Mergansers, Buffleheads, Black Ducks, Mallards and Canada Geese. Andrew Mason 1039 Peck St. Jefferson, NY 12093 (607) 652-2162 andyma...@earthling.net -- 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] Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch--end of season and wrapup
The 2015 season wrapped up today at the Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch, near Oneonta, NY, sponsored by the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Soc.-the 27th continuous year of counting at this site. No birds were recorded on light to moderate SW winds, with snow limiting visibility. Counting began Aug. 25 and included 100 dates of coverage. It was an off year at the hawkwatch. Total raptors tallied were 4312-18% below the 13 year average since full-time coverage began. Several species were 40-50% down from this average, including Osprey, Sharp-shinned and Cooper's Hawk. Red-tailed Hawk was down 23%, Golden Eagle 21%, and American Kestrel 59%. The few bright spots were Bald Eagle, up 39% and Peregrine Falcon 23%. The biggest Broad-winged Hawk day was 9/15, with 480 birds. There were four double-digit Golden Eagle days, including 26 on both 10/30 and 11/14. The peak day for red-tails was 10/30, with 188. There is not a clear reason for the declines. A warm fall with few strong cold fronts is probably a factor. The warm December was particularly dismal with only 30 birds counted during 15 days of coverage. Western Pennsylvania sites had big numbers of Golden Eagles early on, suggesting the birds passed through NY west of Franklin Mt. And there is evidence that Red-tailed Hawks may be migrating in fewer numbers, remaining north due to warming conditions. All data for the Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch is available at www.hawkcount.org. Many thanks to our dedicated team of volunteer counters and spotters who put in nearly 600 hours of coverage: Larry Dake, Fred Fries, Becky Gretton, Steve Hall, Richard Hendricks, Marilyn Leahy. Andy Mason, Pam Peters, Leslie Preston, and Tom Salo. Special recognition to Steve Hall who covered over half of the dates this season. Andy Mason Andrew Mason 1039 Peck St. Jefferson, NY 12093 (607) 652-2162 andyma...@earthling.net -- 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] Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch--end of season and wrapup
The 2015 season wrapped up today at the Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch, near Oneonta, NY, sponsored by the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Soc.-the 27th continuous year of counting at this site. No birds were recorded on light to moderate SW winds, with snow limiting visibility. Counting began Aug. 25 and included 100 dates of coverage. It was an off year at the hawkwatch. Total raptors tallied were 4312-18% below the 13 year average since full-time coverage began. Several species were 40-50% down from this average, including Osprey, Sharp-shinned and Cooper's Hawk. Red-tailed Hawk was down 23%, Golden Eagle 21%, and American Kestrel 59%. The few bright spots were Bald Eagle, up 39% and Peregrine Falcon 23%. The biggest Broad-winged Hawk day was 9/15, with 480 birds. There were four double-digit Golden Eagle days, including 26 on both 10/30 and 11/14. The peak day for red-tails was 10/30, with 188. There is not a clear reason for the declines. A warm fall with few strong cold fronts is probably a factor. The warm December was particularly dismal with only 30 birds counted during 15 days of coverage. Western Pennsylvania sites had big numbers of Golden Eagles early on, suggesting the birds passed through NY west of Franklin Mt. And there is evidence that Red-tailed Hawks may be migrating in fewer numbers, remaining north due to warming conditions. All data for the Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch is available at www.hawkcount.org. Many thanks to our dedicated team of volunteer counters and spotters who put in nearly 600 hours of coverage: Larry Dake, Fred Fries, Becky Gretton, Steve Hall, Richard Hendricks, Marilyn Leahy. Andy Mason, Pam Peters, Leslie Preston, and Tom Salo. Special recognition to Steve Hall who covered over half of the dates this season. Andy Mason Andrew Mason 1039 Peck St. Jefferson, NY 12093 (607) 652-2162 andyma...@earthling.net -- 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] Six new species added to the official Checklist of the Birds of New York State.
2016 NYS Bird Checklist Booklet Now Available The New York State Ornithological Association's NYS Avian Records Committee (NYSARC) has added six new species to the official Checklist of the Birds of New York State. The latest AOU changes (56th supplement) are included. This pocket-sized, 14-page booklet is suitable for field or reference use and includes Latin species names, breeding notations, NYSARC status, and a handy one-page index inside the back cover. Checklists are available at http://nybirds.org/Publications/ChecklistNYS.htm Andrew Mason 1039 Peck St. Jefferson, NY 12093 (607) 652-2162 andyma...@earthling.net -- 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] Six new species added to the official Checklist of the Birds of New York State.
2016 NYS Bird Checklist Booklet Now Available The New York State Ornithological Association's NYS Avian Records Committee (NYSARC) has added six new species to the official Checklist of the Birds of New York State. The latest AOU changes (56th supplement) are included. This pocket-sized, 14-page booklet is suitable for field or reference use and includes Latin species names, breeding notations, NYSARC status, and a handy one-page index inside the back cover. Checklists are available at http://nybirds.org/Publications/ChecklistNYS.htm Andrew Mason 1039 Peck St. Jefferson, NY 12093 (607) 652-2162 andyma...@earthling.net -- 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] Franklin Mt. Golden Eagles
Seven Golden Eagles were tallied by Steve Hall at the Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch, near Oneonta, NY, on northerly winds today, bringing the seasonal total to 15. Also counted were 14 Bald Eagles and 121 Red-tailed Hawks. With similar good conditions, Golden numbers will continue to climb to the species migratory peak in mid-November. The average seasonal count for Golden Eagles at this site is 172; last season's total was 146. Visitors are always welcome at the lookout, which is a relatively easy 100 yd. uphill walk from parking. However, the site is exposed, and dressing more warmly than anticipated is recommended. More information, including directions to Franklin Mt., can be found at www.franklinmt.org <http://www.franklinmt.org> . Also here is sign-up information for email alerts for anticipated good flights. Andy Mason Delaware-Otsego Audubon Soc. Andrew Mason 1039 Peck St. Jefferson, NY 12093 (607) 652-2162 andyma...@earthling.net -- 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] Franklin Mt. Golden Eagles
Seven Golden Eagles were tallied by Steve Hall at the Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch, near Oneonta, NY, on northerly winds today, bringing the seasonal total to 15. Also counted were 14 Bald Eagles and 121 Red-tailed Hawks. With similar good conditions, Golden numbers will continue to climb to the species migratory peak in mid-November. The average seasonal count for Golden Eagles at this site is 172; last season's total was 146. Visitors are always welcome at the lookout, which is a relatively easy 100 yd. uphill walk from parking. However, the site is exposed, and dressing more warmly than anticipated is recommended. More information, including directions to Franklin Mt., can be found at www.franklinmt.org <http://www.franklinmt.org> . Also here is sign-up information for email alerts for anticipated good flights. Andy Mason Delaware-Otsego Audubon Soc. Andrew Mason 1039 Peck St. Jefferson, NY 12093 (607) 652-2162 andyma...@earthling.net -- 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] Feral Cat Colonies at Jones Beach
NYSOA has raised this issue—at Jones Beach and other parks--with the Parks Office over the years, never with much success. Most recently, a reply from then-Commissioner Carol Ash in 2015 spoke of inventorying the colonies and their “commitment” to addressing the matter. Evidently little has changed. Maybe the ABC petition will bring about action. Andy Mason, Conservation Chair NY State Ornithological Assoc., Inc. Andrew Mason 1039 Peck St. Jefferson, NY 12093 (607) 652-2162 andyma...@earthling.net From: bounce-119009656-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-119009656-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Corey Finger Sent: Friday, April 3, 2015 7:44 PM To: New York Cc: Nyc ebirds Subject: [nysbirds-l] Feral Cat Colonies at Jones Beach All, Please take a few seconds to sign the American Bird Conservancy's petition calling for New York State Parks Commissioner Rose Harvey to get moving on removing the feral cat colonies at Jones Beach, which, in addition to being eyesores and a potential danger in terms of pathogens are also one more obstacle for migrating and breeding birds to overcome at this important birding site. https://secure2.convio.net/abcb/site/Advocacy?cmd=display <https://secure2.convio.net/abcb/site/Advocacy?cmd=display=UserAction=189> =UserAction=189 Thanks, Corey Finger http://1birds.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> Please submit your observations to <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/> eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
RE: [nysbirds-l] Feral Cat Colonies at Jones Beach
NYSOA has raised this issue—at Jones Beach and other parks--with the Parks Office over the years, never with much success. Most recently, a reply from then-Commissioner Carol Ash in 2015 spoke of inventorying the colonies and their “commitment” to addressing the matter. Evidently little has changed. Maybe the ABC petition will bring about action. Andy Mason, Conservation Chair NY State Ornithological Assoc., Inc. Andrew Mason 1039 Peck St. Jefferson, NY 12093 (607) 652-2162 andyma...@earthling.net From: bounce-119009656-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-119009656-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Corey Finger Sent: Friday, April 3, 2015 7:44 PM To: New York Cc: Nyc ebirds Subject: [nysbirds-l] Feral Cat Colonies at Jones Beach All, Please take a few seconds to sign the American Bird Conservancy's petition calling for New York State Parks Commissioner Rose Harvey to get moving on removing the feral cat colonies at Jones Beach, which, in addition to being eyesores and a potential danger in terms of pathogens are also one more obstacle for migrating and breeding birds to overcome at this important birding site. https://secure2.convio.net/abcb/site/Advocacy?cmd=display https://secure2.convio.net/abcb/site/Advocacy?cmd=displaypage=UserActionid=189 page=UserActionid=189 Thanks, Corey Finger http://1birds.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Rules and Information http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
RE: [nysbirds-l] Bill Watson - Rest in Peace
I will add to Angus’ remembrance that Bill was a fine conservationist also. He loved cormorants—one of a small minority—and worked with NYSOA in our attempts to curtail DEC’s heavy-handed management of these birds in the Niagara region and elsewhere. Bill participated in a meeting with DEC officials a few years ago, and his well-documented observations and records of cormorants on the Niagara River impressed and were respected by all involved. A great loss. Andy Mason, Conservation Chair NY State Ornithological Assoc. Andrew Mason 1039 Peck St. Jefferson, NY 12093 (607) 652-2162 andyma...@earthling.net From: bounce-118956639-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-118956639-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Angus Wilson Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2015 12:01 PM To: NYSBIRDS_L Cc: geneseebird...@geneseo.edu; Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Bill Watson - Rest in Peace Dear Willie, Thank you for sharing the news of Bill's recent illness and sadly of his passing. To echo your fond remembrances I can add that Bill Watson was also a prolific contributor to the New York State Avian Records Committee (NYSARC). Every year we received a stack of carefully written reports from 'WW' describing the reviewable rarities that he had either found himself or had chased. The vast majority of his submissions were of course accepted after Committee review but never once did he grumble to us about the few that weren't. To take just one recent example, his report on the 2014 Jefferson County ptarmigan, which is currently in review, was exemplary in its observation and detail, even down to the 'milky grayish white' toenails. His pleasure in seeing and studying this spectacular rarity is rendered vividly in his description and his thoughtful justification for its identification as a Willow rather than Rock Ptarmigan. Bill will be remembered as a wonderful role model to us all as birders. He was a diligent and enthusiastic observer, clearly a good field companion to many, and a significant contributor to the permanent ornithological record for western and central New York State. We at NYSARC will most definitely miss hearing from him. Angus Wilson Chair, New York State Avian Records Committee (NYSARC) New York State Ornithological Association (NYSOA) -- NYSbirds-L List Info: <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> Please submit your observations to <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/> eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
RE: [nysbirds-l] Bill Watson - Rest in Peace
I will add to Angus’ remembrance that Bill was a fine conservationist also. He loved cormorants—one of a small minority—and worked with NYSOA in our attempts to curtail DEC’s heavy-handed management of these birds in the Niagara region and elsewhere. Bill participated in a meeting with DEC officials a few years ago, and his well-documented observations and records of cormorants on the Niagara River impressed and were respected by all involved. A great loss. Andy Mason, Conservation Chair NY State Ornithological Assoc. Andrew Mason 1039 Peck St. Jefferson, NY 12093 (607) 652-2162 andyma...@earthling.net From: bounce-118956639-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-118956639-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Angus Wilson Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2015 12:01 PM To: NYSBIRDS_L Cc: geneseebird...@geneseo.edu; Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Bill Watson - Rest in Peace Dear Willie, Thank you for sharing the news of Bill's recent illness and sadly of his passing. To echo your fond remembrances I can add that Bill Watson was also a prolific contributor to the New York State Avian Records Committee (NYSARC). Every year we received a stack of carefully written reports from 'WW' describing the reviewable rarities that he had either found himself or had chased. The vast majority of his submissions were of course accepted after Committee review but never once did he grumble to us about the few that weren't. To take just one recent example, his report on the 2014 Jefferson County ptarmigan, which is currently in review, was exemplary in its observation and detail, even down to the 'milky grayish white' toenails. His pleasure in seeing and studying this spectacular rarity is rendered vividly in his description and his thoughtful justification for its identification as a Willow rather than Rock Ptarmigan. Bill will be remembered as a wonderful role model to us all as birders. He was a diligent and enthusiastic observer, clearly a good field companion to many, and a significant contributor to the permanent ornithological record for western and central New York State. We at NYSARC will most definitely miss hearing from him. Angus Wilson Chair, New York State Avian Records Committee (NYSARC) New York State Ornithological Association (NYSOA) -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Rules and Information http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ 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] Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch wrapup
The 2014 season came to an end today at the Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch, sponsored by the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Soc.-the 26th continuous year of counting at this site. Three raptors were recorded under overcast skies on light to moderate westerly winds. An adult Golden Eagle passing at 2:05 p.m. was the last bird of the season. Counting began on Aug. 19, and continued on 109 dates, totaling 643 hours of coverage. Total raptors tallied was 4981 of 15 species, 6% below the 12 year average since full time counting began. Most species were down, with only Turkey Vulture, Bald Eagle, and Broad-winged Hawk showing in above average numbers. The high single day total came Sept. 17 with 464 birds, of which 427 were broad-wings. Double-digit Golden Eagle days came on Nov. 2 and Dec. 1, with 14 each date. GE total for the season was 147, down from the site average of 172. All FMHW data is available at www.hawkcount.org. Thanks go to the dedicated volunteer team of counters: Andy Cooper, Larry Dake, Fred Fries, Becky Gretton, Andrea Lodovice, Andy Mason, Ralph Niederlander, Tom Salo, with a special shout out to stalwart Steve Hall who covered nearly half of the dates, as he has for many years. Much appreciation also for the spotters and supporters who helped out this year. Andy Mason Delaware-Otsego Audubon Soc. Andrew Mason 1039 Peck St. Jefferson, NY 12093 (607) 652-2162 andyma...@earthling.net -- 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] Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch wrapup
The 2014 season came to an end today at the Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch, sponsored by the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Soc.-the 26th continuous year of counting at this site. Three raptors were recorded under overcast skies on light to moderate westerly winds. An adult Golden Eagle passing at 2:05 p.m. was the last bird of the season. Counting began on Aug. 19, and continued on 109 dates, totaling 643 hours of coverage. Total raptors tallied was 4981 of 15 species, 6% below the 12 year average since full time counting began. Most species were down, with only Turkey Vulture, Bald Eagle, and Broad-winged Hawk showing in above average numbers. The high single day total came Sept. 17 with 464 birds, of which 427 were broad-wings. Double-digit Golden Eagle days came on Nov. 2 and Dec. 1, with 14 each date. GE total for the season was 147, down from the site average of 172. All FMHW data is available at www.hawkcount.org. Thanks go to the dedicated volunteer team of counters: Andy Cooper, Larry Dake, Fred Fries, Becky Gretton, Andrea Lodovice, Andy Mason, Ralph Niederlander, Tom Salo, with a special shout out to stalwart Steve Hall who covered nearly half of the dates, as he has for many years. Much appreciation also for the spotters and supporters who helped out this year. Andy Mason Delaware-Otsego Audubon Soc. Andrew Mason 1039 Peck St. Jefferson, NY 12093 (607) 652-2162 andyma...@earthling.net -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
RE: [nysbirds-l] Long Island CBC Sites
You might want to check out the NYSOA CBC calendar at http://www.nybirds.org/ProjCBC.htm. Most of the NY counts and contact info are there. Andy Mason Andrew Mason 1039 Peck St. Jefferson, NY 12093 (607) 652-2162 andyma...@earthling.net From: bounce-118599767-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-118599767-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Carson Wood Sent: Sunday, December 7, 2014 1:22 PM To: NY Listserve Subject: [nysbirds-l] Long Island CBC Sites Hello All, I will be traveling to Long Island in the Islip area the 17th through the 27th. I am looking to participate in any Christmas Bird Counts that may be occurring in that time frame. If anyone could put me in touch with coordinators I'd greatly appreciate it. Best Regards, Carson Carson Wood Biologist Coastal Plain Conservation Group PO Box 1008 Hampstead, NC 28443 910-859-9425 <mailto:cdw...@coastalplaincg.org> cdw...@coastalplaincg.org <http://www.coastalplaincg.org/> www.coastalplaincg.org This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender immediately. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> Please submit your observations to <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/> eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
RE: [nysbirds-l] Eagles and Ravens
A paper was presented at the 2014 Hawk Migration Assoc. of North America conference back in April at Braddock Bay that postulated Red-tailed Hawks are indeed changing their migratory patterns—remaining north more regularly. Here’s the brief description from the conference: Distribution Changes for Red-tailed Hawks, Rough-legged Hawks and American Kestrels in Eastern North America – Nick Bolgiano Banding, Breeding Bird Survey and Christmas Bird Count (CBC) data are presented for Red-tailed Hawks and American Kestrels to help interpret trends at eastern North American hawk watches. CBC data are also presented for Rough-legged Hawks. For Red-tailed Hawks, there is some evidence that migration may be changing. Nick Bolgiano is a hawk watcher, data analyst, and co-author of Birds of Central Pennsylvania. He has written a number of articles on bird population dynamics, including the possible link of Sharp-shinned Hawks to spruce budworms. I don’t have contact info or a copy of the paper itself, unfortunately. Regarding the Franklin Mt. red-tail counts, it does look as if we will surpass last year’s total. However, the 12 year average since full-time counting began at the site is 1990. Possibly that will be reached this year. During that 12 year period we had counts over 2000 for six consecutive years, but none since 2007. So there does seem to be a declining trend in recent years. Andy Mason Andrew Mason 1039 Peck St. Jefferson, NY 12093 (607) 652-2162 andyma...@earthling.net From: bounce-118370517-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-118370517-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Larry Federman Sent: Friday, November 7, 2014 10:39 PM To: nysbirds-l Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Eagles and Ravens Steve, not sure if one could say that the northeastern Red-tails are becoming more sedentary with 1,363 having passed the Franklin Mtn hawk watch so far this season. That # is only a little shy of the total # of 1527 for last year. Just my thought. Larry Federman Education Coordinator Audubon New York Rheinstrom Hill, Buttercup Farm, and RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuaries and Centers From: Steve Walter <mailto:swalte...@verizon.net> Sent: Friday, November 07, 2014 9:19 PM To: nysbirds-l <mailto:nysbirds-l@cornell.edu> Subject: [nysbirds-l] Eagles and Ravens Not an upcoming football matchup, but birds I saw a bunch of today. Hawk watching with Gerhard Patsch and Bob Senerchia at the I-84 Overlook between Port Jervis and Greenville, NY produced 7 migrating Golden Eagles (plus one wrong way bird). That was just in a two hour span. It felt like we were on the way to a real bang up day, but that was done in by deteriorating conditions for the afternoon. So too was the Red-tailed Hawk count held in check at 66, although it seems that under the best of conditions that Red-tail numbers are far below what they were in years gone by (my first foray into big ridge hawk watching was a 900 Red-tail day at Raccoon Ridge about 25 years ago). Just my feeling, but it seems that northeastern Red-tails are becoming more sedentary (rather than declining). We counted 2 Bald Eagles as migrants, a task being made difficult by residents in the area. One potential migrant was scratched, in an entertaining way, when we watched it dive from above the ridge line to a tree in the valley below. On the way back, I stumbled into what appeared to be Common Ravens gathering into a communal roost. While driving a little ways beyond the Bear Mountain Bridge, I noticed a half dozen or so. Conveniently, there’s an overlook / pull off just beyond. I took advantage of that, then watched one small group after another come off the mountain above and fly past the overlook. Altogether, I estimated 40-50 birds (and I don’t think any were doubling back below the bluffs, though not ruling that out). I was not aware of this being done by Common Ravens, but I can see it considering their lineage. The real surprise to me is that there could be that many around in that general area. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] First Golden Eagle at Franklin Mt.
The first Golden Eagle of the season passed the Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch at 11:40 this morning. Hopefully there will be a couple of hundred or so to follow. The Hawkwatch, located near Oneonta, NY, overlooking the Susquehanna River valley, will be in operation through the end of the year. The peak Golden Eagle period falls in mid-November; good numbers of Red-tailed Hawks are also anticipated in late October through mid-November. Best flights come on north and northwest winds-typically following passage of a cold front. E-mail alerts of anticipated good flights are sent out a couple of days in advance. Anyone interested in being added to this list should contact me. More information, plus directions to the site, can be found at www.franklinmt.org <http://www.franklinmt.org> . Information on our ongoing Golden Eagle research efforts, including satellite tagging, is at www.doas.us <http://www.doas.us> . Andy Mason Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch Andrew Mason 1039 Peck St. Jefferson, NY 12093 (607) 652-2162 andyma...@earthling.net -- 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] First Golden Eagle at Franklin Mt.
The first Golden Eagle of the season passed the Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch at 11:40 this morning. Hopefully there will be a couple of hundred or so to follow. The Hawkwatch, located near Oneonta, NY, overlooking the Susquehanna River valley, will be in operation through the end of the year. The peak Golden Eagle period falls in mid-November; good numbers of Red-tailed Hawks are also anticipated in late October through mid-November. Best flights come on north and northwest winds-typically following passage of a cold front. E-mail alerts of anticipated good flights are sent out a couple of days in advance. Anyone interested in being added to this list should contact me. More information, plus directions to the site, can be found at www.franklinmt.org http://www.franklinmt.org . Information on our ongoing Golden Eagle research efforts, including satellite tagging, is at www.doas.us http://www.doas.us . Andy Mason Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch Andrew Mason 1039 Peck St. Jefferson, NY 12093 (607) 652-2162 andyma...@earthling.net -- 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] Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch--2013 wrapup
The 2013 season at the Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch came to a quiet end today, with no raptors recorded on light to moderate westerly winds. This marked the 25th consecutive year of counting at the site. The season began on August 20, and in between, 674 hours of coverage were put in on 111 days by our team of dedicated counters, including Andy Cooper, Larry Dake, Fred Fries, Becky Gretton, Steve Hall, Andrea Lodovice, Randy Lynch, Andy Mason and Tom Salo. The total count of 4859 raptors is below the 12 year average of 5335, since full time counting began at the site. This number would have been lower if not for a good count of 1993 Broad-winged Hawks, 40% above the 12 year average. Broad-wings provided two excellent days at the lookout. On Sept. 14, Larry Dake tallied 523; this was followed on Sept. 17 by 916 broad-wings counted by Becky Gretton-breaking the previous high daily count of 900 for the species at Franklin Mt. The day's total raptor count of 962 birds fell just short of the record of 975 set in Oct., 1990. The only other positive species was Bald Eagle at 157 birds for the season, just slightly above average. Notably low counts included Osprey, at 49 the lowest count in 17 years; Northern Harrier, 33 birds-down 53% from average; and Red-tailed Hawk, down 23% with 1427 counted. Golden Eagles came in at a low 129 birds, 29% below average. However, these Franklin Mt. favorites did provide four double-digit days-Nov. 3-16 birds; Nov. 12-11; Nov. 19-15; and an excellent late season flight of 18 on Dec. 7. Another notable sighting was the second Black Vulture ever at Franklin Mt., spotted on Sept. 16 by Randy Lynch. Thanks to all who helped out this season, including sharp-eyed spotters and all our visitors. Aug. 2014 is not that far away! Andrew Mason 1039 Peck St. Jefferson, NY 12093 (607) 652-2162 andyma...@earthling.net -- 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] Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch--2013 wrapup
The 2013 season at the Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch came to a quiet end today, with no raptors recorded on light to moderate westerly winds. This marked the 25th consecutive year of counting at the site. The season began on August 20, and in between, 674 hours of coverage were put in on 111 days by our team of dedicated counters, including Andy Cooper, Larry Dake, Fred Fries, Becky Gretton, Steve Hall, Andrea Lodovice, Randy Lynch, Andy Mason and Tom Salo. The total count of 4859 raptors is below the 12 year average of 5335, since full time counting began at the site. This number would have been lower if not for a good count of 1993 Broad-winged Hawks, 40% above the 12 year average. Broad-wings provided two excellent days at the lookout. On Sept. 14, Larry Dake tallied 523; this was followed on Sept. 17 by 916 broad-wings counted by Becky Gretton-breaking the previous high daily count of 900 for the species at Franklin Mt. The day's total raptor count of 962 birds fell just short of the record of 975 set in Oct., 1990. The only other positive species was Bald Eagle at 157 birds for the season, just slightly above average. Notably low counts included Osprey, at 49 the lowest count in 17 years; Northern Harrier, 33 birds-down 53% from average; and Red-tailed Hawk, down 23% with 1427 counted. Golden Eagles came in at a low 129 birds, 29% below average. However, these Franklin Mt. favorites did provide four double-digit days-Nov. 3-16 birds; Nov. 12-11; Nov. 19-15; and an excellent late season flight of 18 on Dec. 7. Another notable sighting was the second Black Vulture ever at Franklin Mt., spotted on Sept. 16 by Randy Lynch. Thanks to all who helped out this season, including sharp-eyed spotters and all our visitors. Aug. 2014 is not that far away! Andrew Mason 1039 Peck St. Jefferson, NY 12093 (607) 652-2162 andyma...@earthling.net -- 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] are Snowy Owls really primarily diurnal hunters??
Yes, this was in the Sept. 1996 edition, written by Peter Martin regarding an observation at Jones Inlet in 1992. The article discusses other observations of Snowy Owl feeding habits in this area. BTW, I accessed this easily using NYSOA's searchable online archive of The Kingbird, http://www.nybirds.org/KBsearch.htm, a great tool for research such as this. A direct link to the 1996 article is http://www.nybirds.org/KBsearch/y1996v46n3/y1996v46n3p202-203martin.pdf. Andy Mason Andrew Mason 1039 Peck St. Jefferson, NY 12093 (607) 652-2162 andyma...@earthling.net -Original Message- From: bounce-111097551-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-111097551-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Grover, Bob Sent: Wednesday, December 4, 2013 6:53 AM To: Ardith Bondi; Tim Dunn Cc: NYSBIRDS; JerseyBirds Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] are Snowy Owls really primarily diurnal hunters?? Wasn't there a paper in the Kingbird some years ago that described a Snowy Owl at Jones Beach that would sit in the dunes and periodically fly out over the ocean, in daylight, out of site, only to return a few minutes later with a Bonaparte's Gull? Bob Grover -Original Message- From: bounce-111096723-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-111096723-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Ardith Bondi Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2013 10:50 PM To: Tim Dunn Cc: NYSBIRDS; JerseyBirds Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] are Snowy Owls really primarily diurnal hunters?? From my observations, Sibley makes sense, but other guides, eg National Geographic and "expert" descriptions on the web, say they are largely diurnal. iBird punts and just says they have the ability to hunt during the day. Ardith On 12/3/13 12:14 PM, Tim Dunn wrote: > Ardith and all, > > I can't claim any special knowledge here, but David Sibley mentions the following in his description of snowy owl in his North American Birds field guide: > > "More active at night, hunting small rodents and birds. Individuals seen far to the south of normal range are often starved and stressed for food, and thus active in daylight. Healthy birds are mainly nocturnal, like other owls." > > Thanks, > Tim Dunn > Babylon NY > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Dec 3, 2013, at 11:01 AM, Ardith Bondi wrote: >> >> A number of guides I have read indicate that Snowy Owls are primarily diurnal hunters. >> >> My experience watching Snowy Owls in the New York/New Jersey area over the years has been that they prefer to mostly snooze during the day and stretch, preen and fly out at dusk, not dissimilarly to many other owls. I understand that they will hunt more during the day if really hungry. But, is it possible that they developed a reputation for being diurnal hunters because they live in the arctic and have to hunt during long summer hours of daylight. And, given the option, they will do what most other owls are known to do? >> >> Ardith Bondi >> NYC >> >> >> -- >> >> NYSbirds-L List Info: >> http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME >> http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES >> http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.h >> tm >> >> ARCHIVES: >> 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html >> 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L >> 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html >> >> Please submit your observations to eBird: >> http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ >> >> -- > > -- > > NYSbirds-L List Info: > http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME > http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES > http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.ht > m > > ARCHIVES: > 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html > 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L > 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html > > Please submit your observations to eBird: > http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ > > -- > -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ -- This communication and any attachments are intended only for the use of the individual or entity named as the addressee. It may contain information which is privileged and/or confidential under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or such recipient's employee or agent, you are hereby notified that a
RE: [nysbirds-l] are Snowy Owls really primarily diurnal hunters??
Yes, this was in the Sept. 1996 edition, written by Peter Martin regarding an observation at Jones Inlet in 1992. The article discusses other observations of Snowy Owl feeding habits in this area. BTW, I accessed this easily using NYSOA's searchable online archive of The Kingbird, http://www.nybirds.org/KBsearch.htm, a great tool for research such as this. A direct link to the 1996 article is http://www.nybirds.org/KBsearch/y1996v46n3/y1996v46n3p202-203martin.pdf. Andy Mason Andrew Mason 1039 Peck St. Jefferson, NY 12093 (607) 652-2162 andyma...@earthling.net -Original Message- From: bounce-111097551-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-111097551-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Grover, Bob Sent: Wednesday, December 4, 2013 6:53 AM To: Ardith Bondi; Tim Dunn Cc: NYSBIRDS; JerseyBirds Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] are Snowy Owls really primarily diurnal hunters?? Wasn't there a paper in the Kingbird some years ago that described a Snowy Owl at Jones Beach that would sit in the dunes and periodically fly out over the ocean, in daylight, out of site, only to return a few minutes later with a Bonaparte's Gull? Bob Grover -Original Message- From: bounce-111096723-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-111096723-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Ardith Bondi Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2013 10:50 PM To: Tim Dunn Cc: NYSBIRDS; JerseyBirds Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] are Snowy Owls really primarily diurnal hunters?? From my observations, Sibley makes sense, but other guides, eg National Geographic and expert descriptions on the web, say they are largely diurnal. iBird punts and just says they have the ability to hunt during the day. Ardith On 12/3/13 12:14 PM, Tim Dunn wrote: Ardith and all, I can't claim any special knowledge here, but David Sibley mentions the following in his description of snowy owl in his North American Birds field guide: More active at night, hunting small rodents and birds. Individuals seen far to the south of normal range are often starved and stressed for food, and thus active in daylight. Healthy birds are mainly nocturnal, like other owls. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon NY Sent from my iPhone On Dec 3, 2013, at 11:01 AM, Ardith Bondiard...@earthlink.net wrote: A number of guides I have read indicate that Snowy Owls are primarily diurnal hunters. My experience watching Snowy Owls in the New York/New Jersey area over the years has been that they prefer to mostly snooze during the day and stretch, preen and fly out at dusk, not dissimilarly to many other owls. I understand that they will hunt more during the day if really hungry. But, is it possible that they developed a reputation for being diurnal hunters because they live in the arctic and have to hunt during long summer hours of daylight. And, given the option, they will do what most other owls are known to do? Ardith Bondi NYC -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.h tm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.ht m ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ -- This communication and any attachments are intended only for the use of the individual or entity named as the addressee. It may contain information which is privileged and/or confidential under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or such recipient's employee or agent, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, copy or disclosure of this communication is strictly prohibited and to notify the sender immediately. -- 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
