[nysbirds-l] NYSOA message in error

[Anne Swaim]

(Pardon NYSOA board communication accidentally transmitted on this list.)

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[nysbirds-l] Next NYSOA Board Meeting: Wed Nov 15, 7pm

[Anne Swaim]

Please mark your calendars for the next NYSOA board meeting, via Zoom, to
be held on Wednesday, November 15, 7:00 pm.

Zoom link to be circulated closer to meeting.

(This was a date and time that matched for all board members.)

We will discuss dates for Jan and Mar at the Nov meeting well as other
organizational items for the new program year.

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*Anne Swaim*,
Executive Director
*Saw Mill River Audubon*
sawmillriveraudubon.org
Mobile: 914-548-3235
Office: 914-666-6503

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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point No Wheatear not yet refound

[Anne Swaim]

No refound yet this am despite several birders covering the area since
dawn.  Lots of habitat though.

Anne Swaim
Saw Mill River Audubon
www.sawmillriveraudubon.org
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Anne Swaim,
Executive Director
Saw Mill River Audubon
sawmillriveraudubon.org
M: 914-548-3235
O: 914-666-6503

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[nysbirds-l] Deadline Tonight: Early Bird Registration NY Birders Conference/NYSOA

[Anne Swaim]

 * * REMINDER * *
Discounted early bird registration ends tonight, Friday June 30, for the
New York Birders Conference/NYSOA Annual Meeting. Register at
www.nybirders.org
<http://www.nybirders.org/?fbclid=IwAR2ZwmDqIF6nsxKrCRcGvrID3J4gnEwMUUog9tCo78yO4uWr8tybWQ9qBZc>
for your first choice of great fall birding trips to key hotspots and
excellent afternoon workshops.

Come gather with birders from across New York at this annual meeting of the
New York State Ornithological Association (NYSOA). More on NYSOA:
www.nybirds.org

All conference details at www.nybirders.org

More conference details also below.

   - The New York State Young Birders Club is preparing a challenging bird
   quiz for all ages for Friday night.
   - The Saturday afternoon workshop keynote is by Tom Stephenson with six
   other workshops following.
   - The Saturday banquet speaker is David Allen Sibley.
   - An expanded vendor area will feature several bird and nature artists,
   three bird feeding/birder stores, a birding book sale, and much more.
   - All New York Audubon chapters and bird clubs are encouraged to bring
   their group's table top display to this year's meeting to share ideas and
   compete for display awards.
   - Zeiss is a key sponsor this year offering four high-end binoculars
   with a combined value of $5+K for a conference raffle and drawing.
   - Other silent auction items will include art from the vendors and a
   quilt made by Pat Aitken.
   - Saturday afternoon meeting of NYSOA delegates. Has your chapter or
   bird club selected its delegates? Have they registered yet?

All conference details at www.nybirders.org

Anne Swaim
Saw Mill River Audubon
Hosting organization for the
2023 New York Birders Conference
& NYSOA Annual Meeting

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2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L
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Please submit your observations to eBird:
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[nysbirds-l] UPDATE: Camel Farm issue, Orange Co.

[Anne Swaim]

(Posted on behalf of people who are tracking this issue. Please pass along
to other bird lists.)

PSA:  Follow Up on Camel Farm

Two events set in motion the recent events at this location and owner’s
immediate desire to fill ponds:

1)Unsafe parking on Rt 62 almost caused a truck to hit parked car, and
2) birders being rude to landowner.

Requests: Pull all the way over on Rt 62. View birds for a few minutes and
leave. Owner doesn’t want birders there for hours or every day.

Note: owner did put in a gravel parking path for birders on William Lain
Rd. It is across from the white house (longer distance to view ponds.
Please do not be rude to farmers.

Owner will not fill in ponds, but she wanted to be clear and wanted to make
this understood:
 “I made these ponds and will fill them in. I like birds. I have two other
ponds they can go to.” (Unfortunately not accessible.)

Please keep in mind that birder actions have consequences and please do not
ruin this for
 1) birds and 2) other birders.  Thank you.

Anne Swaim
Saw Mill River Audubon
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Anne Swaim,
Executive Director
Saw Mill River Audubon
sawmillriveraudubon.org
M: 914-548-3235
O: 914-666-6503

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Please submit your observations to eBird:
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[nysbirds-l] Do not bird Camel Farm Tue, please

[Anne Swaim]

(Please pass along this important notice to other birding groups in the
region.)

PSA: there has been a Wilson’s Phalarope at the Camel Farm in Orange
County.

The farm owner has been concerned about recent birding activity and plans
to fill the ponds on Wednesday to thwart any future birding there.

There are plans to meet with the farmer tomorrow (Tue) to discuss concerns.

Please consider NOT BIRDING there tomorrow, Tue Apr 25, to avoid escalating
the situation.

Consider the immediate possibility of losing this seasonal pond habitat.

(Message posted on behalf of other concerned birders.)

Anne Swaim
Saw Mill River Audubon

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Anne Swaim,
Executive Director
Saw Mill River Audubon
sawmillriveraudubon.org
M: 914-548-3235
O: 914-666-6503

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2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L
3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01

Please submit your observations to eBird:
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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point: YH Blackbird, Lapland Longspur (2)

[Anne Swaim]

Female Yellow-headed Blackbird relocated from last night near Croton Point
Park  park office. Highly mobile. Last seen heading toward mobile airplane
field.

Two different Lapland Longspurs seen late yesterday aft —in/entering
breeding plumage — seen and photographed in same area closer to entrance
and also atop grassland landfill hill. Not yet relocated this am.

(Also an American Pipit on road down from model airplane field to
Ballfield.)

Anne Swaim
Saw Mill River Audubon
Host of 2023 NYS Birders Conference
https://www.nybirders.org

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Anne Swaim,
Executive Director
Saw Mill River Audubon
sawmillriveraudubon.org
M: 914-548-3235
O: 914-666-6503

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ARCHIVES:
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2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L
3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01

Please submit your observations to eBird:
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[nysbirds-l] Save the Dates: New York Birders Conference, Sep 22-24, 2023

[Anne Swaim]

The New York State Birders Conference will be held Friday, September
22 through Sunday, September 24, 2023 in Tarrytown, New York.
Registration opens April 1, 2023.  Preview conference website:
https://www.nybirders.org

Details below. HIGHLIGHTED LINKS:
Call for Paper/Poster Sessions for undergrad/grad/post-grad
https://www.nybirders.org/research
Call for Vendors, including artisans & agencies
https://www.nybirders.org/vendors

Conference Overview
Details at https://www.nybirders.org

Gather with birders and birding leaders from across the Empire
State—as well as birding friends from Connecticut, New Jersey and
beyond—for a weekend celebrating the birds and birders of New York.

This 2023 annual meeting of the New York State Ornithological
Association (NYSOA) will include a wealth of birding activities—field
trips, special speakers, research updates, and vendors—as well as a
gathering of delegates from among the 40+ bird clubs and Audubon
chapters affiliated with NYSOA.  (More about NYSOA:
https://www.nybirds.org)

The 2023 New York Birders Conference / NYSOA Annual Meeting is being
hosted by Saw Mill River Audubon at the Sleepy Hollow Hotel &
Conference Center in Tarrytown. Some Friday night activities will also
be held at Croton Point Park.

2023 Conference Highlights

* Saturday night banquet speaker will be David Allen Sibley, renowned
bird artist and field guide author.

* Tom Stephenson, co-author of The Warbler Guide will be our workshop
keynote presenter on Saturday afternoon.

* Birding field trips on Saturday and Sunday mornings will visit
locations along the Hudson River and Long Island Sound focused on NYS
Important Bird Areas, with good timing for the fall migration of many
neotropical migrants, shorebirds and raptors.

* Additional Saturday afternoon workshop topics will include birding
skills, bird photography skills, advocacy and the arts.

* Saturday afternoon paper/poster sessions will present research
topics in ornithology. Undergrad, graduate and post-grad researchers
are invited to apply now for paper or poster presentations:
https://www.nybirders.org/research/

* Vendor invitation is here: https://www.nybirders.org/vendors with a
call for individual artisans, not-for-profits, small and large
businesses, and agencies related to birds and birding, other wildlife,
bird habitats, and outdoor recreation.

* Delegates for the New York State Ornithological Association annual
meeting will gather Saturday afternoon. All are welcome to attend this
meeting.

* Are you a NYSOA delegate for a bird club or Audubon chapter that has
a current NYSOA organization membership? This will entitle you to
reduced conference registration. Individual NYSOA members will also
receive a conference benefit. Join or renew your NYSOA membership as
individual or on behalf of your chapter/club here:
https://nysoa.wildapricot.org/

* Friday night activities at Croton Point Park will include a bird
quiz for all ages run by the NYS Young Birders Club, and a
birding-themed campfire and night birding for young birders.

* Low cost cabin camping at Croton Point Park will be offered first to
members of the NYS Young Birders Club and their families, and then to
other conference participants, space permitting.  (Join the NYS Young
Birders Club here: http://www.nysyoungbirders.org/)  We have reserved
all the cabins at Croton Point for the NYSOA weekend and reservations
will only be through the conference website starting April 1st.

* Croton Point Park tent and RV camping will also be an option for all
conference participants, space permitting, with reservations open now.
Call Croton Point Park at 914-862-5290.

* The conference venue is a 45-minute train ride along the Hudson
River to Grand Central Station. Conference hotel rates at the Sleepy
Hollow Hotel & Conference Center can be extended to Thursday and/or
Sunday nights for you to add some NYC to your NYSOA weekend.

* Please do not make hotel reservations at our conference venue before
April 1st. The conference rates will not be available until April 1.

* CONFERENCE REGISTRATION WILL OPEN April 1, 2023. Preview conference
website here: https://www.nybirders.org


Anne Swaim
Saw Mill River Audubon
www.sawmillriveraudubon.org

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2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L
3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01

Please submit your observations to eBird:
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[nysbirds-l] Last Call for Bird Speakers for NYSOA listing

[Anne Swaim]

For those who may have overlooked/missed this announcement via NYSOA
channels, the deadline is tonight!

*CALLING ALL BIRD SPEAKERS*

The New York State Ornithological Association has a speakers list to share
with all member clubs/organizations and individual NYSOA members across the
state. Each listing has info on any fees/costs requested, distance willing
to travel, topics available, contact info, and whether or not remote
presentations are possible. To be included on the list, speakers must be
NYSOA members.

*Want to be listed? Send a message with the all above info
to annesw...@gmail.com  by February 14. *The 2023 NYSOA
Speaker List will be included in the upcoming issue of *New York Birders*,
NYSOA's newsletter. (You also need to be a NYSOA member to get this
newsletter.)

NYSOA Membership
https://nysoa.wildapricot.org/

More about NYSOA
https://nybirds.org/FedAbout.htm

Anne Swaim, Saw MIll River Audubon, Chappaqua, NY

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2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L
3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01

Please submit your observations to eBird:
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[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Ash throated Flycatcher Yes Mon 12/27

[Anne Swaim]

Continuing bird. See forwarded msg below
—
Anne Swaim, 
Saw Mill River Audubon 

> To: lohudbi...@lists.sawmillriveraudubon.org
> Subject: Ash throated Flycatcher Yes Mon 12/27
> 
> Mike Bochnik 8:17am report this morning:
> 
>  Ash-throated Flycatcher still present at Rockwood Hall State Park. Slightly 
> towards River from previous pin drops. 
> 
> Prev pin drop:
> https://maps.app.goo.gl/RXMBLeCXkxeTEtfdA


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[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Ash throated Flycatcher Yes Mon 12/27

[Anne Swaim]

Continuing bird. See forwarded msg below
—
Anne Swaim, 
Saw Mill River Audubon 

> To: lohudbi...@lists.sawmillriveraudubon.org
> Subject: Ash throated Flycatcher Yes Mon 12/27
> 
> Mike Bochnik 8:17am report this morning:
> 
>  Ash-throated Flycatcher still present at Rockwood Hall State Park. Slightly 
> towards River from previous pin drops. 
> 
> Prev pin drop:
> https://maps.app.goo.gl/RXMBLeCXkxeTEtfdA


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ARCHIVES:
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2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L
3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01

Please submit your observations to eBird:
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[nysbirds-l] Yes on Pink-footed Goose at Wappinger Lake Sat 11/27

[Anne Swaim]

Currently swimming N side of lake across from boat ramp so scope helpful. 
Google map pin to boat ramp:
 https://goo.gl/maps/TZPLc3tVA3xgswqaA


—
Anne Swaim & Debbie van Zyl


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ARCHIVES:
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2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L
3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01

Please submit your observations to eBird:
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[nysbirds-l] Yes on Pink-footed Goose at Wappinger Lake Sat 11/27

[Anne Swaim]

Currently swimming N side of lake across from boat ramp so scope helpful. 
Google map pin to boat ramp:
 https://goo.gl/maps/TZPLc3tVA3xgswqaA


—
Anne Swaim & Debbie van Zyl


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ARCHIVES:
1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html
2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L
3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01

Please submit your observations to eBird:
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[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose Wappinger Lake Dutchess County

[Anne Swaim]

Pink-footed Goose with Canada Goose flock. Currently on lawn at end of Spring 
Street by Wappinger Lake, Dutchess County. 

Google pin
https://goo.gl/maps/T9HVHYbvzztjfVcQ8

—
Anne Swaim, 
Saw Mill River Audubon


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http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm
http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm
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://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01

Please submit your observations to eBird:
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[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose Wappinger Lake Dutchess County

[Anne Swaim]

Pink-footed Goose with Canada Goose flock. Currently on lawn at end of Spring 
Street by Wappinger Lake, Dutchess County. 

Google pin
https://goo.gl/maps/T9HVHYbvzztjfVcQ8

—
Anne Swaim, 
Saw Mill River Audubon


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NYSbirds-L List Info:
http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm
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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://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01

Please submit your observations to eBird:
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[nysbirds-l] Sedge Wren Croton Point Park

[Anne Swaim]

Sedge Wren currently on landfill grasslands in Croton Point Park (Westchester 
County) along main center path of landfill hill, at dropped pin:
https://goo.gl/maps/n8Xr33kFLt2oJxE86

Parking at RV campground is best best at this location:
Croton Point Park Campground
https://goo.gl/maps/CKsAmJRTCcGMQN5r6

—
Anne Swaim
Saw Mill River Audubon 
sawmillriveraudubon.org


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NYSbirds-L List Info:
http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm
http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm
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://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01

Please submit your observations to eBird:
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[nysbirds-l] Sedge Wren Croton Point Park

[Anne Swaim]

Sedge Wren currently on landfill grasslands in Croton Point Park (Westchester 
County) along main center path of landfill hill, at dropped pin:
https://goo.gl/maps/n8Xr33kFLt2oJxE86

Parking at RV campground is best best at this location:
Croton Point Park Campground
https://goo.gl/maps/CKsAmJRTCcGMQN5r6

—
Anne Swaim
Saw Mill River Audubon 
sawmillriveraudubon.org


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NYSbirds-L List Info:
http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm
http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm
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://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01

Please submit your observations to eBird:
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Re: [nysbirds-l] ebird question

[Anne Swaim]

As I understand it and as seems to be reflected in eBird link below, video 
upload is not yet an option for eBird checklists, except for a small sample 
subset of accounts. 

https://support.ebird.org/en/support/solutions/articles/48001064364-video-upload-guidelines


> On Aug 8, 2021, at 11:05 AM, Joshua Malbin  wrote:
> 
> 
> I use my Vimeo account and embed the video in the comments. Can’t answer your 
> other question.
> 
>> On Sun, Aug 8, 2021 at 11:02 AM Robert Lewis  wrote:
>> Then what is the procedure to upload a valuable addition to the record?  And 
>> why does the ebird documentation say one can upload MP4?
>> 
>> Bob Lewis
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On Sunday, August 8, 2021, 10:30:09 AM EDT, Joshua Malbin 
>>  wrote: 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I’m fairly sure most people do not get to upload videos.
>> 
>> On Sun, Aug 8, 2021 at 9:05 AM Robert Lewis  wrote:
>> > I'm trying to upload an MP4 file (a movie), which supposedly is an allowed 
>> > format, but I keep getting an error message, "this file type is not 
>> > accepted."  Anyone have this trouble?
>> > 
>> > Bob Lewis
>> > 
>> > 
>> > 
>> > 
>> > --
>> > 
>> > --
>> > 
>> > NYSbirds-L List Info:
>> > http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm
>> > http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm
>> > 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://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01
>> > 
>> > Please submit your observations to eBird:
>> > http://ebird.org/content/ebird/
>> > 
>> > 
>> > --
>> > 
>> > 
>> 
> 
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Re: [nysbirds-l] ebird question

[Anne Swaim]

As I understand it and as seems to be reflected in eBird link below, video 
upload is not yet an option for eBird checklists, except for a small sample 
subset of accounts. 

https://support.ebird.org/en/support/solutions/articles/48001064364-video-upload-guidelines


> On Aug 8, 2021, at 11:05 AM, Joshua Malbin  wrote:
> 
> 
> I use my Vimeo account and embed the video in the comments. Can’t answer your 
> other question.
> 
>> On Sun, Aug 8, 2021 at 11:02 AM Robert Lewis  wrote:
>> Then what is the procedure to upload a valuable addition to the record?  And 
>> why does the ebird documentation say one can upload MP4?
>> 
>> Bob Lewis
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On Sunday, August 8, 2021, 10:30:09 AM EDT, Joshua Malbin 
>>  wrote: 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I’m fairly sure most people do not get to upload videos.
>> 
>> On Sun, Aug 8, 2021 at 9:05 AM Robert Lewis  wrote:
>> > I'm trying to upload an MP4 file (a movie), which supposedly is an allowed 
>> > format, but I keep getting an error message, "this file type is not 
>> > accepted."  Anyone have this trouble?
>> > 
>> > Bob Lewis
>> > 
>> > 
>> > 
>> > 
>> > --
>> > 
>> > --
>> > 
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>> > 
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>> > 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L
>> > 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01
>> > 
>> > Please submit your observations to eBird:
>> > http://ebird.org/content/ebird/
>> > 
>> > 
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>> > 
>> > 
>> 
> 
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[nysbirds-l] Dutchess Spoonbill just took flight to SW

[Anne Swaim]

6:50am Dutchess Roseate Spoonbill at Holiday Inn Wappingers Falls just took 
flight. Heading SOUTHWEST. perhaps toward Wappingers Lake or Hudson. 

—
Anne Swaim
C: 914-548-3235


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[nysbirds-l] Dutchess Spoonbill just took flight to SW

[Anne Swaim]

6:50am Dutchess Roseate Spoonbill at Holiday Inn Wappingers Falls just took 
flight. Heading SOUTHWEST. perhaps toward Wappingers Lake or Hudson. 

—
Anne Swaim
C: 914-548-3235


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[nysbirds-l] Lower Hudson Bird Chat Tonight, 7:00 pm

[Anne Swaim]

Reminder of the Lower Hudson Bird Chat happening tonight, 7:00 pm, Tuesday,
May 4 with conversation guest Ryan MacLean, Bird Education Specialist,
Greenwich Audubon Center.

(Bird Chat is 1st and 3rd Tuesdays in May and then returns to 2nd & 4th
Tuesdays, June and following.)

Informal Zoom gathering since April 2020 of local birders and bird
photographers, of all levels, to share sightings and images, hear more
about regional birding hotspots.

More info and other upcoming guests and registration for Zoom link is here:
https://www.sawmillriveraudubon.org/chat

Anne Swaim
Saw Mill River Audubon
www.sawmillriveraudubon.org

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[nysbirds-l] Lower Hudson Bird Chat Tonight, 7:00 pm

[Anne Swaim]

Reminder of the Lower Hudson Bird Chat happening tonight, 7:00 pm, Tuesday,
May 4 with conversation guest Ryan MacLean, Bird Education Specialist,
Greenwich Audubon Center.

(Bird Chat is 1st and 3rd Tuesdays in May and then returns to 2nd & 4th
Tuesdays, June and following.)

Informal Zoom gathering since April 2020 of local birders and bird
photographers, of all levels, to share sightings and images, hear more
about regional birding hotspots.

More info and other upcoming guests and registration for Zoom link is here:
https://www.sawmillriveraudubon.org/chat

Anne Swaim
Saw Mill River Audubon
www.sawmillriveraudubon.org

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Please submit your observations to eBird:
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[nysbirds-l] Purple Martins Return Today to Croton Point

[Anne Swaim]

Glad for eBird report by Michael Grossman this morning of two Purple
Martins on the nesting tower by the entrance booth at Croton Point Park.

Fifth year for martin occupancy at this tower, established by Saw Mill
River Audubon with funding support from the Feed the Birds store in
Croton-on-Hudson and the Westchester Parks Foundation.

Of note is a second nesting tower up for third year at Rockwood Hall State
Park to the south along the Hudson.  Last year, second year, this tower
also attracted nesting Purple Martins so hopefully they will have returns
this year as well.

(Note that one martin decoy is present on both towers and both decoys have
inadvertently been eBirded in past years...)

Anne Swaim,
Saw Mill River Audubon
sawmillriveraudubon.org

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[nysbirds-l] Purple Martins Return Today to Croton Point

[Anne Swaim]

Glad for eBird report by Michael Grossman this morning of two Purple
Martins on the nesting tower by the entrance booth at Croton Point Park.

Fifth year for martin occupancy at this tower, established by Saw Mill
River Audubon with funding support from the Feed the Birds store in
Croton-on-Hudson and the Westchester Parks Foundation.

Of note is a second nesting tower up for third year at Rockwood Hall State
Park to the south along the Hudson.  Last year, second year, this tower
also attracted nesting Purple Martins so hopefully they will have returns
this year as well.

(Note that one martin decoy is present on both towers and both decoys have
inadvertently been eBirded in past years...)

Anne Swaim,
Saw Mill River Audubon
sawmillriveraudubon.org

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Please submit your observations to eBird:
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[nysbirds-l] Upcoming Breeding Bird Atlas Webinars

[Anne Swaim]

 The second year of the NY State Breeding Bird Atlas is underway. In
addition to monthly Atlas Town Halls online, there are several webinars to
learn about the Atlas.

Visit the Atlas calendar <https://ebird.org/atlasny/about/events> to get
details and Zoom links and also view other scheduled events:
https://ebird.org/atlasny/about/events

Here are some upcoming highlights.

*March Town Hall -  **NEXT Monday, March 8, 7:00 – 8:00pm*
Every month from now through August we'll focus on an atlas skill and
follow it up with a Town Hall meeting so you can ask questions and connect
with other atlasers. This month we'll demonstrate key steps in how to make
an Atlas plan. The demo will be followed by an open Q where you can ask
questions about Atlas planning or any other Atlas topic that's been on your
mind.

*About the Atlas - **Thursday, March 25, 7:00 – 8:00pm*
We've just started the second year of NY BBA III! This workshop will cover
the history of the atlas, the importance of atlas data and how you can get
involved. Whether you are a beginner or advanced birder, this unique
opportunity will strengthen your bird watching skills while contributing
valuable data to a large conservation-oriented project.


*April Town Hall - Season 2 Kickoff and Q & A -* *Wednesday, April 7, 6:30
- 8:30pm*
Every month from now through August we'll focus on an atlas skill and
follow it up with a Town Hall meeting so you can ask questions and connect
with other atlasers. The demo will be followed by an open Q

*Breeding Codes - **Thursday, April 15, 7:00 – 8:00pm*
Every time you’re out birding, you’re observing bird behavior. It could be
a song, some territorial squabble, or even a bird building a nest. Matching
bird behaviors to specific codes is all you have to do to atlas! In this
webinar we'll review the various breeding categories and codes. There will
be quizzes.

*Atlasing with eBird - **Thursday, April 22, 7:00 – 8:00pm*
Data is collected for the Atlas using the Atlas Portal on eBird. Learn what
the portal is and why it’s important to use. This webinar is appropriate
for those who have never used eBird or for seasoned eBird users who have
never used the Atlas Portal.

Email nybba3.hud...@gmail.com for more information or if you have any
questions.

Wendy Tocci
Anne Swaim
Regional Coordinators - Hudson Valley
(with thanks to Wendy for above compilation!)


Anne Swaim,
Executive Director
Saw Mill River Audubon
sawmillriveraudubon.org

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Please submit your observations to eBird:
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--

[nysbirds-l] Upcoming Breeding Bird Atlas Webinars

[Anne Swaim]

 The second year of the NY State Breeding Bird Atlas is underway. In
addition to monthly Atlas Town Halls online, there are several webinars to
learn about the Atlas.

Visit the Atlas calendar <https://ebird.org/atlasny/about/events> to get
details and Zoom links and also view other scheduled events:
https://ebird.org/atlasny/about/events

Here are some upcoming highlights.

*March Town Hall -  **NEXT Monday, March 8, 7:00 – 8:00pm*
Every month from now through August we'll focus on an atlas skill and
follow it up with a Town Hall meeting so you can ask questions and connect
with other atlasers. This month we'll demonstrate key steps in how to make
an Atlas plan. The demo will be followed by an open Q where you can ask
questions about Atlas planning or any other Atlas topic that's been on your
mind.

*About the Atlas - **Thursday, March 25, 7:00 – 8:00pm*
We've just started the second year of NY BBA III! This workshop will cover
the history of the atlas, the importance of atlas data and how you can get
involved. Whether you are a beginner or advanced birder, this unique
opportunity will strengthen your bird watching skills while contributing
valuable data to a large conservation-oriented project.


*April Town Hall - Season 2 Kickoff and Q & A -* *Wednesday, April 7, 6:30
- 8:30pm*
Every month from now through August we'll focus on an atlas skill and
follow it up with a Town Hall meeting so you can ask questions and connect
with other atlasers. The demo will be followed by an open Q

*Breeding Codes - **Thursday, April 15, 7:00 – 8:00pm*
Every time you’re out birding, you’re observing bird behavior. It could be
a song, some territorial squabble, or even a bird building a nest. Matching
bird behaviors to specific codes is all you have to do to atlas! In this
webinar we'll review the various breeding categories and codes. There will
be quizzes.

*Atlasing with eBird - **Thursday, April 22, 7:00 – 8:00pm*
Data is collected for the Atlas using the Atlas Portal on eBird. Learn what
the portal is and why it’s important to use. This webinar is appropriate
for those who have never used eBird or for seasoned eBird users who have
never used the Atlas Portal.

Email nybba3.hud...@gmail.com for more information or if you have any
questions.

Wendy Tocci
Anne Swaim
Regional Coordinators - Hudson Valley
(with thanks to Wendy for above compilation!)


Anne Swaim,
Executive Director
Saw Mill River Audubon
sawmillriveraudubon.org

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Ferruginous Hawk Jan 23rd?

[Anne Swaim]

Nathan Goldberg reported at 9:08am "LIkely have the bird viewing SE from
Cedar Swamp."

On Sat, Jan 23, 2021 at 7:48 AM Richard Guthrie 
wrote:

> Andy set up a whatsapp group to facilitate more timely info sharing.
>
> R
>
> On Sat, Jan 23, 2021 at 7:41 AM Jarvis Shirky 
> wrote:
>
>> Good Morning,
>>
>> Any sightings of the Ferruginous Hawk near Celery Ave/Cedar Swamp
>> Road/Onion Ave so far today?
>>
>>
>>
>> Any leads MUCH appreciated
>>
>> Thank you!
>>
>>
>>
>> Jarvis Shirky
>>
>> Chester
>>
>> NY
>> --
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>> 
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>> *!*
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>
>
> --
> Richard Guthrie
>
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Ferruginous Hawk Jan 23rd?

[Anne Swaim]

Nathan Goldberg reported at 9:08am "LIkely have the bird viewing SE from
Cedar Swamp."

On Sat, Jan 23, 2021 at 7:48 AM Richard Guthrie 
wrote:

> Andy set up a whatsapp group to facilitate more timely info sharing.
>
> R
>
> On Sat, Jan 23, 2021 at 7:41 AM Jarvis Shirky 
> wrote:
>
>> Good Morning,
>>
>> Any sightings of the Ferruginous Hawk near Celery Ave/Cedar Swamp
>> Road/Onion Ave so far today?
>>
>>
>>
>> Any leads MUCH appreciated
>>
>> Thank you!
>>
>>
>>
>> Jarvis Shirky
>>
>> Chester
>>
>> NY
>> --
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>> 
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>> *!*
>> --
>>
>
>
> --
> Richard Guthrie
>
> --
> *NYSbirds-L List Info:*
> Welcome and Basics 
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> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave
> 
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> 
> Surfbirds 
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Ferruginous Hawk sightings?

[Anne Swaim]

Just noting for Thu 1/21 10:50am
that there are no sightings of Ferruginous Hawk reported
-- as yet -- on Ulster Rare Birds WhatsApp or on LoHud Birds WhatsApp.

On Thu, Jan 21, 2021 at 10:50 AM John Collins  wrote:

> Has anyone seen the Ferruginous Hawk today?--
> John J. Collins
> Raritan, NJ
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Please submit your observations to eBird:
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Ferruginous Hawk sightings?

[Anne Swaim]

Just noting for Thu 1/21 10:50am
that there are no sightings of Ferruginous Hawk reported
-- as yet -- on Ulster Rare Birds WhatsApp or on LoHud Birds WhatsApp.

On Thu, Jan 21, 2021 at 10:50 AM John Collins  wrote:

> Has anyone seen the Ferruginous Hawk today?--
> John J. Collins
> Raritan, NJ
> --
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[nysbirds-l] LeConte’s Sparrow continuing Tue 12/22 Croton Pt Park Westchester.

[Anne Swaim]

Mitchell Goldfarb reported just now on LoHud Birds WhatsApp group that 
LeConte’s Sparrow is present in same location atop landfill grasslands in 
Croton Point Park. 

Below is a Google map link to best parking — in RV campground lot — and approx 
walking route from there to where bird has often been feeding on Indian Grass 
stands, along main center path of landfill:
https://goo.gl/maps/j65TmctkgcJEsFNE8

—
Anne Swaim, 
Saw Mill River Audubon 
sawmillriveraudubon.org


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2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L
3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01

Please submit your observations to eBird:
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[nysbirds-l] LeConte’s Sparrow continuing Tue 12/22 Croton Pt Park Westchester.

[Anne Swaim]

Mitchell Goldfarb reported just now on LoHud Birds WhatsApp group that 
LeConte’s Sparrow is present in same location atop landfill grasslands in 
Croton Point Park. 

Below is a Google map link to best parking — in RV campground lot — and approx 
walking route from there to where bird has often been feeding on Indian Grass 
stands, along main center path of landfill:
https://goo.gl/maps/j65TmctkgcJEsFNE8

—
Anne Swaim, 
Saw Mill River Audubon 
sawmillriveraudubon.org


--

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http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm
http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm
http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

ARCHIVES:
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2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L
3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01

Please submit your observations to eBird:
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Re: [nysbirds-l] // probable Tropical Kingbird, Westchester Co., NY (found on Tues. 10/27)

[Anne Swaim]

Re access 
There’s a walking path from Ardsley MetroNorth station through edge of Mercy 
College to publicly accessible pedestrian bridge over RR tracks to Wickers 
Creek. 

Peadestruan Bridge
Dobbs Ferry, NY
https://goo.gl/maps/JBoa1yrgms6km5gK8



—
Anne Swaim, 
Executive Director
Saw Mill River Audubon 
www.sawmillriveraudubon.org
O: 914-666-6503
C: 914-548-3235


>> On Oct 28, 2020, at 6:01 AM, Thomas Fiore  wrote:
> 
> Responding in part on Robert Lewis' post [here], the observer (T. Warren) in 
> his eBird checklist added, among other notes, this -
> "Unfortunately, the bird stayed for only a few minutes before leaving. (There 
> was also a Merlin and a Cooper's Hawk in the area).”
> See: https://ebird.org/checklist/S75497630 (the original list, by the 
> observer, with his excellent photo-series embedded)
> 
> However, a few hours later, late in the day on Tuesday 10/27, was a 2nd 
> sighting also with some photos, & also THIS NOTE, regarding PRIVATE PROPERTY -
> *DO NOT TRESPASS*.  Note:   "To let people know, The Landing is private 
> property and to legally access this property, you have to park at the 
> neighboring parking lot and cross the beach at low tide. The bird is right at 
> the wooded area next to the beach, but unless you wear waders //….” … thus, 
> Bob Lewis’ query re: ‘parking’ - but the larger issue there may be of LEGAL 
> access to the site.  That, & more is in the eBird checklist submitted by J. 
> Ansellem https://ebird.org/checklist/S75505672 
> 
> Perhaps with luck, the kingbird is still in that general area… &/but if not, 
> it should be something to take notice of should a flycatcher *of that 
> appearance* make an appearance - anywhere in NY, etc.- i.e., birds 'with a 
> lot of yellow’, in the latter half of fall & on into winter are worth 
> triple-checking. (that’s a great simplification of an old ‘rule’ on CBC’s 
> done in ‘northerly' climes, meaning most places north of where "kingbirds 
> with yellow bellies" are at all regular… (thus for us in N.Y.- at this time, 
> or any time, of the year)  Thanks to those who continue to post rare & other 
> birds to this NY State List.
> …...
> And just since there’s a bit of a theme on birds in NY that *could* 
> essentially show up almost anywhere, but are never-expected: a Magnificent 
> sighting (with great photos) from Cayuga County, NY is at least fun to read 
> about - https://ebird.org/checklist/S75502110  And, where to next, 
> Fair[Haven] frigate? 
> …
> It’s well worth a note that the LeConte’s Sparrow was again being seen on 
> Tuesday 10/27, by multiple observers & photographers at the site where Dr. 
> Richard Veit found it 2 days prior, Conference House Park at the southern end 
> of Staten Island (N.Y. City) also known as Richmond Co., NY - and lingering 
> near that was also a continuing Grasshopper Sparrow. A nice photo indicating 
> the usual skulking nature of LeConte’s Sparrow (at the above site on 10/27) 
> was shared to the Macaulay Library archive by D. Kotler: 
> https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/275105561
> …..
> There were some great local-interest birds seen in N.Y. County on Tuesday, 
> 10/27, which included yet another & sort-of-special location-discovery, of a 
> Nelson’s Sparrow at Central Park (found by D. Aronov) in Manhattan (N.Y. 
> City), & identified as one of the interior form[s], with thanks to A. Burke; 
> & some photos taken there by some of the many observers may assist on that, 
> as well; one such was from J. Wooten, who was among those on a fabulously 
> succesful bird-walk of the Linnaean Society of New York (their regular 
> non-profit Tuesday walk done in migration seasons, in Central Park); see:  
> https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/275103611  - and, a nice close-up by G. 
> Yang, also in Macaulay Library archives: 
> https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/275071731? from the same site/date. The day 
> also featured a very fine showing of vultures (Black & Turkey), & many raptor 
> species, with a very nice count of Red-shouldered Hawk (migrating) for 
> Manhattan,  a slightly-late (migrating) Broad-winged Hawk, as well as a 
> likely (current-era) day-record for E. Bluebird occuring in N.Y. County with 
> many dozens seen on the move. Nearly 120 species of birds (including our 3 
> 'usual feral & naturalized' species) were seen in N.Y. County, perhaps more 
> pending any ‘late’ reports, on Tuesday, 10/27 (by a combined array of 
> observers all around the county, and with such an impressive diurnal 
> passage); more details in a further report, on another day.
> 
> good -and ethical- birding to all,
> 
> Tom Fiore
> manhattan
> 
> 
> --
> NYSbirds-L List Info:
> Welcome and Basics

Re: [nysbirds-l] // probable Tropical Kingbird, Westchester Co., NY (found on Tues. 10/27)

[Anne Swaim]

Re access 
There’s a walking path from Ardsley MetroNorth station through edge of Mercy 
College to publicly accessible pedestrian bridge over RR tracks to Wickers 
Creek. 

Peadestruan Bridge
Dobbs Ferry, NY
https://goo.gl/maps/JBoa1yrgms6km5gK8



—
Anne Swaim, 
Executive Director
Saw Mill River Audubon 
www.sawmillriveraudubon.org
O: 914-666-6503
C: 914-548-3235


>> On Oct 28, 2020, at 6:01 AM, Thomas Fiore  wrote:
> 
> Responding in part on Robert Lewis' post [here], the observer (T. Warren) in 
> his eBird checklist added, among other notes, this -
> "Unfortunately, the bird stayed for only a few minutes before leaving. (There 
> was also a Merlin and a Cooper's Hawk in the area).”
> See: https://ebird.org/checklist/S75497630 (the original list, by the 
> observer, with his excellent photo-series embedded)
> 
> However, a few hours later, late in the day on Tuesday 10/27, was a 2nd 
> sighting also with some photos, & also THIS NOTE, regarding PRIVATE PROPERTY -
> *DO NOT TRESPASS*.  Note:   "To let people know, The Landing is private 
> property and to legally access this property, you have to park at the 
> neighboring parking lot and cross the beach at low tide. The bird is right at 
> the wooded area next to the beach, but unless you wear waders //….” … thus, 
> Bob Lewis’ query re: ‘parking’ - but the larger issue there may be of LEGAL 
> access to the site.  That, & more is in the eBird checklist submitted by J. 
> Ansellem https://ebird.org/checklist/S75505672 
> 
> Perhaps with luck, the kingbird is still in that general area… &/but if not, 
> it should be something to take notice of should a flycatcher *of that 
> appearance* make an appearance - anywhere in NY, etc.- i.e., birds 'with a 
> lot of yellow’, in the latter half of fall & on into winter are worth 
> triple-checking. (that’s a great simplification of an old ‘rule’ on CBC’s 
> done in ‘northerly' climes, meaning most places north of where "kingbirds 
> with yellow bellies" are at all regular… (thus for us in N.Y.- at this time, 
> or any time, of the year)  Thanks to those who continue to post rare & other 
> birds to this NY State List.
> …...
> And just since there’s a bit of a theme on birds in NY that *could* 
> essentially show up almost anywhere, but are never-expected: a Magnificent 
> sighting (with great photos) from Cayuga County, NY is at least fun to read 
> about - https://ebird.org/checklist/S75502110  And, where to next, 
> Fair[Haven] frigate? 
> …
> It’s well worth a note that the LeConte’s Sparrow was again being seen on 
> Tuesday 10/27, by multiple observers & photographers at the site where Dr. 
> Richard Veit found it 2 days prior, Conference House Park at the southern end 
> of Staten Island (N.Y. City) also known as Richmond Co., NY - and lingering 
> near that was also a continuing Grasshopper Sparrow. A nice photo indicating 
> the usual skulking nature of LeConte’s Sparrow (at the above site on 10/27) 
> was shared to the Macaulay Library archive by D. Kotler: 
> https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/275105561
> …..
> There were some great local-interest birds seen in N.Y. County on Tuesday, 
> 10/27, which included yet another & sort-of-special location-discovery, of a 
> Nelson’s Sparrow at Central Park (found by D. Aronov) in Manhattan (N.Y. 
> City), & identified as one of the interior form[s], with thanks to A. Burke; 
> & some photos taken there by some of the many observers may assist on that, 
> as well; one such was from J. Wooten, who was among those on a fabulously 
> succesful bird-walk of the Linnaean Society of New York (their regular 
> non-profit Tuesday walk done in migration seasons, in Central Park); see:  
> https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/275103611  - and, a nice close-up by G. 
> Yang, also in Macaulay Library archives: 
> https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/275071731? from the same site/date. The day 
> also featured a very fine showing of vultures (Black & Turkey), & many raptor 
> species, with a very nice count of Red-shouldered Hawk (migrating) for 
> Manhattan,  a slightly-late (migrating) Broad-winged Hawk, as well as a 
> likely (current-era) day-record for E. Bluebird occuring in N.Y. County with 
> many dozens seen on the move. Nearly 120 species of birds (including our 3 
> 'usual feral & naturalized' species) were seen in N.Y. County, perhaps more 
> pending any ‘late’ reports, on Tuesday, 10/27 (by a combined array of 
> observers all around the county, and with such an impressive diurnal 
> passage); more details in a further report, on another day.
> 
> good -and ethical- birding to all,
> 
> Tom Fiore
> manhattan
> 
> 
> --
> NYSbirds-L List Info:
> Welcome and Basics

[nysbirds-l] Brown Booby & White Pelican Continuing Ashokan Reservoir

[Anne Swaim]

Brown Booby viewed this morning Sat 9/5 from Google map pin below at 6:54
am & seen perched on yellow monitoring raft just S of Reservoir Road
bridge.  https://goo.gl/maps/SfSQX6RxtQEGawqF7

White Pelican was feeding and doing short flight near NW shore line viewed
across water from Google map pin below at 7:21 am.
https://goo.gl/maps/oTHaKfJoAzS54q3u7


Anne Swaim,
Saw Mill River Audubon
sawmillriveraudubon.org

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ARCHIVES:
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2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L
3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01

Please submit your observations to eBird:
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[nysbirds-l] Brown Booby & White Pelican Continuing Ashokan Reservoir

[Anne Swaim]

Brown Booby viewed this morning Sat 9/5 from Google map pin below at 6:54
am & seen perched on yellow monitoring raft just S of Reservoir Road
bridge.  https://goo.gl/maps/SfSQX6RxtQEGawqF7

White Pelican was feeding and doing short flight near NW shore line viewed
across water from Google map pin below at 7:21 am.
https://goo.gl/maps/oTHaKfJoAzS54q3u7


Anne Swaim,
Saw Mill River Audubon
sawmillriveraudubon.org

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ARCHIVES:
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2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L
3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01

Please submit your observations to eBird:
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[nysbirds-l] Info request: Jamaica Bay Refuge Bathrooms?

[Anne Swaim]

Anyone have latest info on what time Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge outside 
bathroom doors are being unlocked?

It’s understood that Visitor Center itself is not yet open to public. 

Thanks for any info. 

(Also welcome any local info on a public restroom open along Cross Bay Blvd 
north of the Refuge in early am.)

—
Anne Swaim, 
Executive Director
Saw Mill River Audubon 
www.sawmillriveraudubon.org


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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://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01

Please submit your observations to eBird:
http://ebird.org/content/ebird/

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[nysbirds-l] Info request: Jamaica Bay Refuge Bathrooms?

[Anne Swaim]

Anyone have latest info on what time Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge outside 
bathroom doors are being unlocked?

It’s understood that Visitor Center itself is not yet open to public. 

Thanks for any info. 

(Also welcome any local info on a public restroom open along Cross Bay Blvd 
north of the Refuge in early am.)

—
Anne Swaim, 
Executive Director
Saw Mill River Audubon 
www.sawmillriveraudubon.org


--

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http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm
http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm
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://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01

Please submit your observations to eBird:
http://ebird.org/content/ebird/

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[nysbirds-l] Update Iceland Gull, Croton/OssinIng Hudson River shorelines

[Anne Swaim]

Great team effort tracking this bird with ongoing reports shared on the LoHud 
Birds WhatsApp group. 

Thanks to Peter Post for 1st report at Croton RR station!

After Larry Tractenberg re found it to the S at OssinIng waterfront behind 
Boathouse Restaurant, the bird then flew back N. 

Bob Lewis relocated it back at Croton RR station in waters b/n salt shed and Rt 
9/9a bridge. (Some of us had nice looks there.)

 Around 4:50pm, the bird flew back S again toward OssinIng.

 Thanks to all for reports! 

Hope others re-find to view tomorrow. 

Pics being posted by a few ppl on eBird. 

Anne Swaim
Saw Mill River Audubon
www.sawmillriveraudubon.org



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ARCHIVES:
1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html
2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L
3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01

Please submit your observations to eBird:
http://ebird.org/content/ebird/

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[nysbirds-l] Update Iceland Gull, Croton/OssinIng Hudson River shorelines

[Anne Swaim]

Great team effort tracking this bird with ongoing reports shared on the LoHud 
Birds WhatsApp group. 

Thanks to Peter Post for 1st report at Croton RR station!

After Larry Tractenberg re found it to the S at OssinIng waterfront behind 
Boathouse Restaurant, the bird then flew back N. 

Bob Lewis relocated it back at Croton RR station in waters b/n salt shed and Rt 
9/9a bridge. (Some of us had nice looks there.)

 Around 4:50pm, the bird flew back S again toward OssinIng.

 Thanks to all for reports! 

Hope others re-find to view tomorrow. 

Pics being posted by a few ppl on eBird. 

Anne Swaim
Saw Mill River Audubon
www.sawmillriveraudubon.org



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http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm
http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm
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://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01

Please submit your observations to eBird:
http://ebird.org/content/ebird/

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[nysbirds-l] Event Reminder: BBA Workshop this Sun Nov 10

[Anne Swaim]

Reminder for Lower Hudson Birders of NYS Breeding Bird Atlas Training Workshop 
THIS Sunday, November 10, 9:00am at Hubbard Lodge Fahnestock State Park 
presented by NYS BBAIII Coordinator Julie Hart. 

More details below. RSVP to off...@sawmillriveraudubon.org

Calling all birders in the Lower Hudson Valley!  This is a regional workshop 
sponsored by both Saw Mill River Audubon and Putnam Highlands Audubon for 
regional birders to learn about the upcoming New York State Breeding Bird 
Atlas, beginning in 2020.  Free.

 REGISTER: off...@sawmillriveraudubon.org or at 914-666-6503. 

This workshop will cover the critical role of the atlas for conserving birds 
and habitats in NY, help you interpret breeding behaviors, and teach you how to 
enter your observations in eBird. Whether you are a beginner or advanced 
birder, participating in the atlas will strengthen your birding skills while 
contributing valuable data to a statewide conservation project. 

Come prepared! Please bring a laptop, tablet, and/or smartphone; your eBird 
account login information (create a free account at www.ebird.org), and 
binoculars. If you bring a tablet or smartphone, install the eBird app and make 
sure you can log in to your account.

This event will be held in the Hubbard Lodge at Fahnestock State Park. 
Address & Google Map link:
Hubbard Lodge
2920 U.S. 9
Cold Spring, NY 10516
https://goo.gl/maps/AALANbq6j3vxyd558

PS bring a bag lunch and stick around after the workshop for some informal 
group birding at Hubbard Lodge.



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http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm
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://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01

Please submit your observations to eBird:
http://ebird.org/content/ebird/

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[nysbirds-l] Event Reminder: BBA Workshop this Sun Nov 10

[Anne Swaim]

Reminder for Lower Hudson Birders of NYS Breeding Bird Atlas Training Workshop 
THIS Sunday, November 10, 9:00am at Hubbard Lodge Fahnestock State Park 
presented by NYS BBAIII Coordinator Julie Hart. 

More details below. RSVP to off...@sawmillriveraudubon.org

Calling all birders in the Lower Hudson Valley!  This is a regional workshop 
sponsored by both Saw Mill River Audubon and Putnam Highlands Audubon for 
regional birders to learn about the upcoming New York State Breeding Bird 
Atlas, beginning in 2020.  Free.

 REGISTER: off...@sawmillriveraudubon.org or at 914-666-6503. 

This workshop will cover the critical role of the atlas for conserving birds 
and habitats in NY, help you interpret breeding behaviors, and teach you how to 
enter your observations in eBird. Whether you are a beginner or advanced 
birder, participating in the atlas will strengthen your birding skills while 
contributing valuable data to a statewide conservation project. 

Come prepared! Please bring a laptop, tablet, and/or smartphone; your eBird 
account login information (create a free account at www.ebird.org), and 
binoculars. If you bring a tablet or smartphone, install the eBird app and make 
sure you can log in to your account.

This event will be held in the Hubbard Lodge at Fahnestock State Park. 
Address & Google Map link:
Hubbard Lodge
2920 U.S. 9
Cold Spring, NY 10516
https://goo.gl/maps/AALANbq6j3vxyd558

PS bring a bag lunch and stick around after the workshop for some informal 
group birding at Hubbard Lodge.



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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://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01

Please submit your observations to eBird:
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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park sightings, Westchester County

[Anne Swaim]

Some notable birds were seen on Saw Mill River Audubon's regular 4th Monday
bird walk at Croton Point Park this morning.

*Seen on the grassland landfill were*
Wilson Snipe (2)
American Pipit (40+)
Horned Lark (2)
Vesper Sparrow (12+)


*eBird summary here of this morning's Saw Mill River Audubon field trip:*
*https://ebird.org/checklist/S60996136
<https://ebird.org/checklist/S60996136>*

Also noted: last evening just at dusk, three Eastern Meadowlarks were seen
atop the landfill.

*Additional Notes on Croton Point Grassland Restoration *
Much of the landfill has now been disked with turned up soil, as part of
the two-year restoration project, and it will be interesting to see how the
usual migrant and overwintering birds respond to these altered conditions.
There are refugia of standing native grasses on both the west and east
sides of the landfill that will remain undisturbed during the restoration
project.

All bird views above were from the main paths.

A reminder, please, for visiting birders/photographers not to walk on any
of the side gravel berms or across the landfill itself, as is posted on
park signs.

Anne Swaim
Saw Mill River Audubon
www.sawmillriveraudubon.org

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http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm
http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm
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://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01

Please submit your observations to eBird:
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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park sightings, Westchester County

[Anne Swaim]

Some notable birds were seen on Saw Mill River Audubon's regular 4th Monday
bird walk at Croton Point Park this morning.

*Seen on the grassland landfill were*
Wilson Snipe (2)
American Pipit (40+)
Horned Lark (2)
Vesper Sparrow (12+)


*eBird summary here of this morning's Saw Mill River Audubon field trip:*
*https://ebird.org/checklist/S60996136
<https://ebird.org/checklist/S60996136>*

Also noted: last evening just at dusk, three Eastern Meadowlarks were seen
atop the landfill.

*Additional Notes on Croton Point Grassland Restoration *
Much of the landfill has now been disked with turned up soil, as part of
the two-year restoration project, and it will be interesting to see how the
usual migrant and overwintering birds respond to these altered conditions.
There are refugia of standing native grasses on both the west and east
sides of the landfill that will remain undisturbed during the restoration
project.

All bird views above were from the main paths.

A reminder, please, for visiting birders/photographers not to walk on any
of the side gravel berms or across the landfill itself, as is posted on
park signs.

Anne Swaim
Saw Mill River Audubon
www.sawmillriveraudubon.org

--

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http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm
http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm
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://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: News Alert: North America has lost 29% of its birds since 1970, study finds. Experts blame habitat loss, pesticides, light pollution and cats.

[Anne Swaim]

The unformatted PDF version of the study is now openly linked on Cornell
Lab's website here:
https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/DECLINE-OF-NORTH-AMERICAN-AVIFAUNA-SCIENCE-2019.pdf
and also linked from accompanying Living Birds article here:
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/vanishing-1-in-4-birds-gone/


Anne Swaim
Saw Mill River Audubon
www.sawmillriveraudubon.org




On Thu, Sep 19, 2019 at 9:29 PM Anne Swaim  wrote:

> Further on this topic: someone just passed along a PDF of full text of the
> study.
> Reply off list, if a copy would be of interest.
>
> Anne Swaim
> Saw Mill River Audubon
> www.sawmillriveraudubon.org
>
>
>
>

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2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L
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Please submit your observations to eBird:
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: News Alert: North America has lost 29% of its birds since 1970, study finds. Experts blame habitat loss, pesticides, light pollution and cats.

[Anne Swaim]

The unformatted PDF version of the study is now openly linked on Cornell
Lab's website here:
https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/DECLINE-OF-NORTH-AMERICAN-AVIFAUNA-SCIENCE-2019.pdf
and also linked from accompanying Living Birds article here:
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/vanishing-1-in-4-birds-gone/


Anne Swaim
Saw Mill River Audubon
www.sawmillriveraudubon.org




On Thu, Sep 19, 2019 at 9:29 PM Anne Swaim  wrote:

> Further on this topic: someone just passed along a PDF of full text of the
> study.
> Reply off list, if a copy would be of interest.
>
> Anne Swaim
> Saw Mill River Audubon
> www.sawmillriveraudubon.org
>
>
>
>

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: News Alert: North America has lost 29% of its birds since 1970, study finds. Experts blame habitat loss, pesticides, light pollution and cats.

[Anne Swaim]

Further on this topic: someone just passed along a PDF of full text of the
study.
Reply off list, if a copy would be of interest.

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: News Alert: North America has lost 29% of its birds since 1970, study finds. Experts blame habitat loss, pesticides, light pollution and cats.

[Anne Swaim]

Further on this topic: someone just passed along a PDF of full text of the
study.
Reply off list, if a copy would be of interest.

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park this morning

[Anne Swaim]

In case helpful to pass along, this week's planned mowing of the Croton
Point Park capped landfill grasslands is part of a two-year restoration
plan designed by Larry Weaner Landscape Associates. (Vegetation has not
been removed from the site.)

*Quick overview of project* (from local media story last spring before
project start)
https://patch.com/new-york/ossining/croton-point-grasslands-restoration-project-timeline-talk

*Further details from Westchester County Soil & Water Conservation
District's 2019 Work Plan*
*Croton Point Park Grassland Restoration Project: The restoration of nearly
100 acres of grassland covering the former Croton Landfill at Croton Point
Park in Croton-on-Hudson was designed in late 2018. Construction will begin
in 2019.The grassland, or meadow, is currently characterized as a mosaic of
plant populations and communities with most dominated by ecologically
undesirable vegetation, such as non-native cool season grasses and invasive
and non-native mugwort. The goal is to transform the meadow into an
ecologically diverse community of plants, which will encourage overall
biological diversity, especially of beneficial insects and birds.The
restoration of each patch of vegetation will have to be handled differently
in order to achieve the best overall results. For example, some patches
will need to be frequently mowed on a temporary basis while others will
need to be treated with herbicide to eradicate dominant plants. Most
patches will need to be re-seeded with mixes of desirable grasses and
forbs. The grassland is viewed by naturalists as critically important to
many species of birds using the Atlantic Flyway, the migratory route for
birds traveling up and down the East Coast. Many other birds, including the
bald eagle, also use Croton Point Park, the largest peninsula in the Hudson
River. The project is funded by a $500,000 state grant to the
District,which will be used for construction. The District is using
additional state funding and other revenue to finance project planning,
design and construction management.A Planning Department staff person will
manage the project on behalf of the District and Westchester County*

Anne Swaim
Saw Mill River Audubon
www.sawmillriveraudubon.org


On Fri, Aug 30, 2019 at 11:18 AM Robert Lewis  wrote:

> Very few birds around this lovely morning.  There was a cooperative adult
> Red-tail, apparently a new individual, very worn looking.  Four Osprey, two
> Bald Eagles, one Raven.  Very very few land birds.
>
> The big news is that in the last few days most of the cap has been
> clearcut.  I didn't walk it all but I would guess at least 80% is
> clearcut.  Only small swaths between some of the gravel paths remain.  The
> area that the Western Kingbird had frequented is stubble about two inches
> high, if that.  All of that vegetation has been cut and removed.
>
> What will be the impact on the rodent population?
>
> Bob Lewis
> Sleepy Hollow NY
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park this morning

[Anne Swaim]

In case helpful to pass along, this week's planned mowing of the Croton
Point Park capped landfill grasslands is part of a two-year restoration
plan designed by Larry Weaner Landscape Associates. (Vegetation has not
been removed from the site.)

*Quick overview of project* (from local media story last spring before
project start)
https://patch.com/new-york/ossining/croton-point-grasslands-restoration-project-timeline-talk

*Further details from Westchester County Soil & Water Conservation
District's 2019 Work Plan*
*Croton Point Park Grassland Restoration Project: The restoration of nearly
100 acres of grassland covering the former Croton Landfill at Croton Point
Park in Croton-on-Hudson was designed in late 2018. Construction will begin
in 2019.The grassland, or meadow, is currently characterized as a mosaic of
plant populations and communities with most dominated by ecologically
undesirable vegetation, such as non-native cool season grasses and invasive
and non-native mugwort. The goal is to transform the meadow into an
ecologically diverse community of plants, which will encourage overall
biological diversity, especially of beneficial insects and birds.The
restoration of each patch of vegetation will have to be handled differently
in order to achieve the best overall results. For example, some patches
will need to be frequently mowed on a temporary basis while others will
need to be treated with herbicide to eradicate dominant plants. Most
patches will need to be re-seeded with mixes of desirable grasses and
forbs. The grassland is viewed by naturalists as critically important to
many species of birds using the Atlantic Flyway, the migratory route for
birds traveling up and down the East Coast. Many other birds, including the
bald eagle, also use Croton Point Park, the largest peninsula in the Hudson
River. The project is funded by a $500,000 state grant to the
District,which will be used for construction. The District is using
additional state funding and other revenue to finance project planning,
design and construction management.A Planning Department staff person will
manage the project on behalf of the District and Westchester County*

Anne Swaim
Saw Mill River Audubon
www.sawmillriveraudubon.org


On Fri, Aug 30, 2019 at 11:18 AM Robert Lewis  wrote:

> Very few birds around this lovely morning.  There was a cooperative adult
> Red-tail, apparently a new individual, very worn looking.  Four Osprey, two
> Bald Eagles, one Raven.  Very very few land birds.
>
> The big news is that in the last few days most of the cap has been
> clearcut.  I didn't walk it all but I would guess at least 80% is
> clearcut.  Only small swaths between some of the gravel paths remain.  The
> area that the Western Kingbird had frequented is stubble about two inches
> high, if that.  All of that vegetation has been cut and removed.
>
> What will be the impact on the rodent population?
>
> Bob Lewis
> Sleepy Hollow NY
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

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[nysbirds-l] Western Kingbird continuing Croton Point.

[Anne Swaim]

Perched up 7:34am on ballfield side of landfill near top of slope right right 
near side drainage ditch. 

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[nysbirds-l] Western Kingbird continuing Croton Point.

[Anne Swaim]

Perched up 7:34am on ballfield side of landfill near top of slope right right 
near side drainage ditch. 

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Re: [nysbirds-l] There is a western kingbird north east side landfill croton point park

[Anne Swaim]

Upland Sandpiper not re-found. As yet. (Past occurrences at Croton Point 
grassland on landfill have tended to be brief, one night layovers.)

> On Aug 17, 2019, at 12:06 PM, Karen Fung  wrote:
> 
> Thanks for the update, Robert.  Noticed an eBird report of Upland Sandpiper 
> on the landfill this morning.  Any update on that bird?
> 
> Karen Fung 
> NYC
> 
>> On Sat, Aug 17, 2019 at 11:58 AM Robert Lewis  wrote:
>> Bird seen again.  Last seen about 11:50 flying north towards group 
>> campground.  Over tallest trees 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> > On Aug 17, 2019, at 9:43 AM, Larry Trachtenberg  
>> > wrote:
>> > 
>> > 
>> > 
>> > Sent from my iPhone
>> > 
>> > --
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Re: [nysbirds-l] There is a western kingbird north east side landfill croton point park

[Anne Swaim]

Upland Sandpiper not re-found. As yet. (Past occurrences at Croton Point 
grassland on landfill have tended to be brief, one night layovers.)

> On Aug 17, 2019, at 12:06 PM, Karen Fung  wrote:
> 
> Thanks for the update, Robert.  Noticed an eBird report of Upland Sandpiper 
> on the landfill this morning.  Any update on that bird?
> 
> Karen Fung 
> NYC
> 
>> On Sat, Aug 17, 2019 at 11:58 AM Robert Lewis  wrote:
>> Bird seen again.  Last seen about 11:50 flying north towards group 
>> campground.  Over tallest trees 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> > On Aug 17, 2019, at 9:43 AM, Larry Trachtenberg  
>> > wrote:
>> > 
>> > 
>> > 
>> > Sent from my iPhone
>> > 
>> > --
>> > 
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>> > 
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>> > 
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>> 
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[nysbirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler contn’ing: Oscawana Island, Westchester

[Anne Swaim]

Prothonotary Warbler just relocated, 2nd day, Oscawana Island, Crugers, 
Westchester. 

Of note: this small Hudson River overlook, b/n Croton Point and George’s Island 
(Google map link below), has had a very good diversity of warblers these past 
two cold, rainy days including multiple Cape May, Blackpoll, as well as many 
other sp. 

Google link
Oscawana Island
Crugers, NY 10520
https://goo.gl/maps/dBV6SfMq24UavriN6

If visiting, enter roadside gate, walk on the only, main trail across creek and 
turn L at T intersection to go uphill into oak wooded ridge above RR tunnel 
below. Protho has been in those upper young oak woods by chimney ruins. 

Protho relocated by Karalyn Lamb just now. Seen yesterday by Ryan MacLean and 
Anne Swaim. My eBird list yesterday:
https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S56237492

Charlie Roberto first tipped us off to the small warbler concentration at 
Oscawana Island yesterday mid day via the LoHud Birds Whats App group.  
(Thanks, Charlie!) Charlie’s eBird list of yesterday:
https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S56223012

Anne Swaim
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[nysbirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler contn’ing: Oscawana Island, Westchester

[Anne Swaim]

Prothonotary Warbler just relocated, 2nd day, Oscawana Island, Crugers, 
Westchester. 

Of note: this small Hudson River overlook, b/n Croton Point and George’s Island 
(Google map link below), has had a very good diversity of warblers these past 
two cold, rainy days including multiple Cape May, Blackpoll, as well as many 
other sp. 

Google link
Oscawana Island
Crugers, NY 10520
https://goo.gl/maps/dBV6SfMq24UavriN6

If visiting, enter roadside gate, walk on the only, main trail across creek and 
turn L at T intersection to go uphill into oak wooded ridge above RR tunnel 
below. Protho has been in those upper young oak woods by chimney ruins. 

Protho relocated by Karalyn Lamb just now. Seen yesterday by Ryan MacLean and 
Anne Swaim. My eBird list yesterday:
https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S56237492

Charlie Roberto first tipped us off to the small warbler concentration at 
Oscawana Island yesterday mid day via the LoHud Birds Whats App group.  
(Thanks, Charlie!) Charlie’s eBird list of yesterday:
https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S56223012

Anne Swaim
Saw Mill River Audubon
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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Sightings & Landfill Grassland Project Begun

[Anne Swaim]

Surprisingly still relatively quiet today: only warbler was ongoing Pine
Warbler singing/seen in pines between RV Campground and Croton Bay. Big
influx of House Wrens this morning singing in every corner and uptick of
singing Blue-Gray Gnatcatchers and Eastern Towhee.  Small kettle (11)
Broad-winged Hawks seen mid-day.  Two American Kestrels seen hunting the
native grass areas of the landfill. (A Northern Harrier, a grey ghost, was
seen by other birders yesterday on the grassland.)

Two male Purple Martins arrived today, singing and entering gourds on
nesting structure by park entrance booth. (Third year for this project;
here's hoping for another successful nesting year.)

Of note: a 2nd martin nesting structure was added this spring, at Rockwood
Hall State Park, ~4.5 mi S, in hopes of establishing a 2nd Westchester
County Purple Martin colony.

Also as a heads up to regional birders: the Croton Point Park landfill
grassland restoration project has now begun with most of the landfill
grassland mown this spring with exception of flagged areas of native
grasses. The main path was closed temporarily today while targeted spraying
for smooth bromegrass was done. This is the start of a two-year project.
Saw Mill River Audubon is encouraging signage on site -- to be added soon
-- to explain the project. More info below, if of interest.

Brief project overview: Using state funding to its Soil and Water
Conservation District, the County of Westchester is restoring grassland
atop the former landfill at Croton Point Park. Larry Weaner Landscape
Associates has designed this project and will be overseeing its
implementation. The project is intended to curb less desirable, invasive
plants in favor of more ecologically friendly native plants to improve
wildlife habitat, especially for grassland birds.

Thursday, May 23, 7:00pm at the Croton Free Library, Saw Mill River Audubon
is hosting a public program to overview this project including a Q with
presenters Larry Weaner and Jenna Webster, of Larry Weaner Landscape
Associates.

Ongoing, Saw Mill River Audubon is glad to field questions or comments
about this project and pass along any concerns, as may be helpful.  We have
been closely following the project plans and were invited to offer input,
including referencing eBird records of grassland bird use of the project
site, with ongoing thanks to all who eBird their visits to Croton Point
Park.

Anne Swaim
Saw Mill River Audubon
www.sawmillriveraudubon.org

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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Sightings & Landfill Grassland Project Begun

[Anne Swaim]

Surprisingly still relatively quiet today: only warbler was ongoing Pine
Warbler singing/seen in pines between RV Campground and Croton Bay. Big
influx of House Wrens this morning singing in every corner and uptick of
singing Blue-Gray Gnatcatchers and Eastern Towhee.  Small kettle (11)
Broad-winged Hawks seen mid-day.  Two American Kestrels seen hunting the
native grass areas of the landfill. (A Northern Harrier, a grey ghost, was
seen by other birders yesterday on the grassland.)

Two male Purple Martins arrived today, singing and entering gourds on
nesting structure by park entrance booth. (Third year for this project;
here's hoping for another successful nesting year.)

Of note: a 2nd martin nesting structure was added this spring, at Rockwood
Hall State Park, ~4.5 mi S, in hopes of establishing a 2nd Westchester
County Purple Martin colony.

Also as a heads up to regional birders: the Croton Point Park landfill
grassland restoration project has now begun with most of the landfill
grassland mown this spring with exception of flagged areas of native
grasses. The main path was closed temporarily today while targeted spraying
for smooth bromegrass was done. This is the start of a two-year project.
Saw Mill River Audubon is encouraging signage on site -- to be added soon
-- to explain the project. More info below, if of interest.

Brief project overview: Using state funding to its Soil and Water
Conservation District, the County of Westchester is restoring grassland
atop the former landfill at Croton Point Park. Larry Weaner Landscape
Associates has designed this project and will be overseeing its
implementation. The project is intended to curb less desirable, invasive
plants in favor of more ecologically friendly native plants to improve
wildlife habitat, especially for grassland birds.

Thursday, May 23, 7:00pm at the Croton Free Library, Saw Mill River Audubon
is hosting a public program to overview this project including a Q with
presenters Larry Weaner and Jenna Webster, of Larry Weaner Landscape
Associates.

Ongoing, Saw Mill River Audubon is glad to field questions or comments
about this project and pass along any concerns, as may be helpful.  We have
been closely following the project plans and were invited to offer input,
including referencing eBird records of grassland bird use of the project
site, with ongoing thanks to all who eBird their visits to Croton Point
Park.

Anne Swaim
Saw Mill River Audubon
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[nysbirds-l] Ulster County Ross’s Goose

[Anne Swaim]

Just passing along reports — from FaceBook and also MidHudson Birds Yahoo group 
— of Ross’s Goose seen in Ulster County today. (42 mi N of Croton, if same 
bird.) 

Via Karen Maloy Brady, near this location midday today: 
1765 Main St, Modena, NY 12548
https://goo.gl/maps/Su3MBjn9B2H2

(Thanks, Karen.)

Anne Swaim
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[nysbirds-l] Ulster County Ross’s Goose

[Anne Swaim]

Just passing along reports — from FaceBook and also MidHudson Birds Yahoo group 
— of Ross’s Goose seen in Ulster County today. (42 mi N of Croton, if same 
bird.) 

Via Karen Maloy Brady, near this location midday today: 
1765 Main St, Modena, NY 12548
https://goo.gl/maps/Su3MBjn9B2H2

(Thanks, Karen.)

Anne Swaim
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Ross's Goose (Westchester County)

[Anne Swaim]

7:22am Ross’s Goose just flew S down Hudson towards Ossining waterfront. 

> On Feb 10, 2019, at 6:35 AM, Anne Swaim  wrote:
> 
> Ross’s Goose described below still present at same location first light. 
> 
> Thanks Tom and Gail!
> 
> Also noting that many geese from night flocks in this location have been seen 
> shifting over to lawns in and adjacent waters to Croton Point Park after 
> early morning. 
> 
> So here’s hoping this bird does same and is visible in those locations if not 
> still at boat ramp for others to see later this am. 
> 
> Anne Swaim
> Saw Mill River Audubon
> 
> 
> 
>> On Feb 9, 2019, at 6:29 PM, Gail Benson  wrote:
>> 
>> An adult Ross's Goose we found late this afternoon at the boat launch at the 
>> Croton Railroad Station was visible until dark in a Canada Goose flock.
>> It could possibly stay the night. 
>> (We had just come from seeing the immature Snow Goose at Verplank, still 
>> present.).  Tom Burke & Gail Benson
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Ross's Goose (Westchester County)

[Anne Swaim]

7:22am Ross’s Goose just flew S down Hudson towards Ossining waterfront. 

> On Feb 10, 2019, at 6:35 AM, Anne Swaim  wrote:
> 
> Ross’s Goose described below still present at same location first light. 
> 
> Thanks Tom and Gail!
> 
> Also noting that many geese from night flocks in this location have been seen 
> shifting over to lawns in and adjacent waters to Croton Point Park after 
> early morning. 
> 
> So here’s hoping this bird does same and is visible in those locations if not 
> still at boat ramp for others to see later this am. 
> 
> Anne Swaim
> Saw Mill River Audubon
> 
> 
> 
>> On Feb 9, 2019, at 6:29 PM, Gail Benson  wrote:
>> 
>> An adult Ross's Goose we found late this afternoon at the boat launch at the 
>> Croton Railroad Station was visible until dark in a Canada Goose flock.
>> It could possibly stay the night. 
>> (We had just come from seeing the immature Snow Goose at Verplank, still 
>> present.).  Tom Burke & Gail Benson
>> --
>> NYSbirds-L List Info:
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Ross's Goose (Westchester County)

[Anne Swaim]

Ross’s Goose described below still present at same location first light. 

Thanks Tom and Gail!

Also noting that many geese from night flocks in this location have been seen 
shifting over to lawns in and adjacent waters to Croton Point Park after early 
morning. 

So here’s hoping this bird does same and is visible in those locations if not 
still at boat ramp for others to see later this am. 

Anne Swaim
Saw Mill River Audubon



> On Feb 9, 2019, at 6:29 PM, Gail Benson  wrote:
> 
> An adult Ross's Goose we found late this afternoon at the boat launch at the 
> Croton Railroad Station was visible until dark in a Canada Goose flock.It 
> could possibly stay the night. 
> (We had just come from seeing the immature Snow Goose at Verplank, still 
> present.).  Tom Burke & Gail Benson
> --
> NYSbirds-L List Info:
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> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Ross's Goose (Westchester County)

[Anne Swaim]

Ross’s Goose described below still present at same location first light. 

Thanks Tom and Gail!

Also noting that many geese from night flocks in this location have been seen 
shifting over to lawns in and adjacent waters to Croton Point Park after early 
morning. 

So here’s hoping this bird does same and is visible in those locations if not 
still at boat ramp for others to see later this am. 

Anne Swaim
Saw Mill River Audubon



> On Feb 9, 2019, at 6:29 PM, Gail Benson  wrote:
> 
> An adult Ross's Goose we found late this afternoon at the boat launch at the 
> Croton Railroad Station was visible until dark in a Canada Goose flock.It 
> could possibly stay the night. 
> (We had just come from seeing the immature Snow Goose at Verplank, still 
> present.).  Tom Burke & Gail Benson
> --
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Bald Eagles

[Anne Swaim]

*PS to Larry Trachtenberg's good note about Lower Hudson eagles & Teatown's
Hudson River EagleFest happening Sat Feb 9, 9:00am-4:00pm (snow date Sun
Feb 10)*

*To find out more about Teatown's EagleFest visit:
https://www.teatown.org/events/eaglefest/
<https://www.teatown.org/events/eaglefest/>*
Admission price is for entry to Croton Point Park, EagleFest headquarters,
where there are huge heated tents and a day-long schedule of live raptor
shows & other presentations as well as hourly guided bird walks, all
included in admission.
Schedule here: https://www.teatown.org/eaglefest-schedule/
Over 25 environmental organizations with info/ed tables will be there as
well as food vendors.


*The key eagle viewing spots that Larry mentioned are all free entry and
Teatown has made an online map of 23 eagle viewing spots, many with heated
warming tents, including:*
* Croton boat ramp (AKA Echo Canoe Launch)  (walking distance from
Croton-Harmon Metro North Station)
 Sponsored by Saw Mill River Audubon
* George's Island County Park
 Sponsored by Saw Mill River Audubon
* New Croton Dam
 Sponsored by Bedford Audubon

Free parking in Croton Point Park and just outside the park entrance ("Lot
A") and free shuttle buses between Metro North RR station, boat ramp and
Croton Point Park. (1.25 mi walk from station to EagleFest headquarters in
the park.)

*Here's the online map of viewing spots:*
https://www.teatown.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/EF-viewing-sites-2019-compressed-1.pdf

Anne Swaim, Executive Director
Saw Mill River Audubon
www.sawmillriveraudubon.org



On Wed, Jan 30, 2019 at 7:57 AM Larry Trachtenberg 
wrote:

> Eagles are back in the Hudson Valley. This morning there were 5 at
> Ossining train station, 2 between Ossining and Scarborough (station) and 5
> more between Scarborough and Philips Manor. One perched the rest on ice or
> flying low over it. I would imagine far more north of Ossining
>
> Saturday 2/9 is the 14th(?) annual Eaglefest with the majority of
> festivities at Croton Point Park (organized walks, birds of prey
> demonstrations and other stuff). There  are also spotters with scopes at
> various other concentrated spots e.g. George’s Island Park (Montrose),
> Steamboat Pier (Verplanck), the Croton Dam (amazing for its stone
> architecture alone).
>
> I realize readers of this site are not surprised by eagles in the Hudson
> valley so close to NYC but you all have friends, family, colleagues who may
> not be aware and there are still oohs and aahs to be had when an ice floe
> comes around the point at George’s Island with 8-9 eagles jockeying for
> position. So may it stay cold (not Minnesota cold) and maybe suggest to
> folks to check out Eaglefest
>
> L. Trachtenberg
> Ossining
>
> Sent from my iPhone
> --
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Bald Eagles

[Anne Swaim]

*PS to Larry Trachtenberg's good note about Lower Hudson eagles & Teatown's
Hudson River EagleFest happening Sat Feb 9, 9:00am-4:00pm (snow date Sun
Feb 10)*

*To find out more about Teatown's EagleFest visit:
https://www.teatown.org/events/eaglefest/
<https://www.teatown.org/events/eaglefest/>*
Admission price is for entry to Croton Point Park, EagleFest headquarters,
where there are huge heated tents and a day-long schedule of live raptor
shows & other presentations as well as hourly guided bird walks, all
included in admission.
Schedule here: https://www.teatown.org/eaglefest-schedule/
Over 25 environmental organizations with info/ed tables will be there as
well as food vendors.


*The key eagle viewing spots that Larry mentioned are all free entry and
Teatown has made an online map of 23 eagle viewing spots, many with heated
warming tents, including:*
* Croton boat ramp (AKA Echo Canoe Launch)  (walking distance from
Croton-Harmon Metro North Station)
 Sponsored by Saw Mill River Audubon
* George's Island County Park
 Sponsored by Saw Mill River Audubon
* New Croton Dam
 Sponsored by Bedford Audubon

Free parking in Croton Point Park and just outside the park entrance ("Lot
A") and free shuttle buses between Metro North RR station, boat ramp and
Croton Point Park. (1.25 mi walk from station to EagleFest headquarters in
the park.)

*Here's the online map of viewing spots:*
https://www.teatown.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/EF-viewing-sites-2019-compressed-1.pdf

Anne Swaim, Executive Director
Saw Mill River Audubon
www.sawmillriveraudubon.org



On Wed, Jan 30, 2019 at 7:57 AM Larry Trachtenberg 
wrote:

> Eagles are back in the Hudson Valley. This morning there were 5 at
> Ossining train station, 2 between Ossining and Scarborough (station) and 5
> more between Scarborough and Philips Manor. One perched the rest on ice or
> flying low over it. I would imagine far more north of Ossining
>
> Saturday 2/9 is the 14th(?) annual Eaglefest with the majority of
> festivities at Croton Point Park (organized walks, birds of prey
> demonstrations and other stuff). There  are also spotters with scopes at
> various other concentrated spots e.g. George’s Island Park (Montrose),
> Steamboat Pier (Verplanck), the Croton Dam (amazing for its stone
> architecture alone).
>
> I realize readers of this site are not surprised by eagles in the Hudson
> valley so close to NYC but you all have friends, family, colleagues who may
> not be aware and there are still oohs and aahs to be had when an ice floe
> comes around the point at George’s Island with 8-9 eagles jockeying for
> position. So may it stay cold (not Minnesota cold) and maybe suggest to
> folks to check out Eaglefest
>
> L. Trachtenberg
> Ossining
>
> Sent from my iPhone
> --
>
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>
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>
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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park Today: Sparrows and More

[Anne Swaim]

Sparrows galore on 4th Monday Saw Mill River Audubon bird walk at Croton
Point today with 10 sparrow species seen on main walk:
Chipping (2),
Field (1),
White crowned (5),
White-throated (21),
Vesper (6),
Savannah (12),
Song (92),
Lincoln's (2 total, 1 on main walk and 1 by another observer),
and Swamp (at least 11),
as well as a few Dark-eyed Juncos now.

Separate observers reported a Clay-Colored Sparrow as well in grasslands
between landfill and Croton Bay.

Two Eastern Meadowlarks seen twice flying together over landfill
grasslands.

Small flock of Pipits (7), many Palm and Yellow-rumped Warblers, a couple
of American Kestrels and a Northern Harrier also on landfill grasslands.

At the end of our walk, we observed an interesting territorial-like display
by pair of adult Bald Eagles vocalizing and flying together and interacting
with a third adult, perhaps a passing migrant (?). A pair of adult Bald
Eagles has been consistently seen around Croton Point this year through
spring and summer.  A fourth adult and a subadult Bald Eagle were also seen
earlier in the walk.

Two Pectoral Sandpipers with one lingering Semipalmated Sandpiper
continuing in the wetland area by ballfield.  [High count of each observed
of over past week has been 10 Pectoral Sandpipers and 3 Semipalms.]
Greater Yellowlegs in puddle in fenced parking lot behind ballfield parking
at end of the walk.

Other sightings on walk eBird list here:
https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S49371523

Anne Swaim
Saw Mill River Audubon
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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park Today: Sparrows and More

[Anne Swaim]

Sparrows galore on 4th Monday Saw Mill River Audubon bird walk at Croton
Point today with 10 sparrow species seen on main walk:
Chipping (2),
Field (1),
White crowned (5),
White-throated (21),
Vesper (6),
Savannah (12),
Song (92),
Lincoln's (2 total, 1 on main walk and 1 by another observer),
and Swamp (at least 11),
as well as a few Dark-eyed Juncos now.

Separate observers reported a Clay-Colored Sparrow as well in grasslands
between landfill and Croton Bay.

Two Eastern Meadowlarks seen twice flying together over landfill
grasslands.

Small flock of Pipits (7), many Palm and Yellow-rumped Warblers, a couple
of American Kestrels and a Northern Harrier also on landfill grasslands.

At the end of our walk, we observed an interesting territorial-like display
by pair of adult Bald Eagles vocalizing and flying together and interacting
with a third adult, perhaps a passing migrant (?). A pair of adult Bald
Eagles has been consistently seen around Croton Point this year through
spring and summer.  A fourth adult and a subadult Bald Eagle were also seen
earlier in the walk.

Two Pectoral Sandpipers with one lingering Semipalmated Sandpiper
continuing in the wetland area by ballfield.  [High count of each observed
of over past week has been 10 Pectoral Sandpipers and 3 Semipalms.]
Greater Yellowlegs in puddle in fenced parking lot behind ballfield parking
at end of the walk.

Other sightings on walk eBird list here:
https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S49371523

Anne Swaim
Saw Mill River Audubon
www.sawmillriveraudubon.org

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[nysbirds-l] Muscoot Farm, Westchester: Red-Hooded Woodpecker & Hooded Warblers

[Anne Swaim]

 Ten birders on Saw Mill River Audubon's 1st Monday walk at Muscoot Farm
this morning endured steady rain for first hour and then were rewarded with
some good birding including these two highlights:

* Red-headed Woodpecker continuing,
* Hooded Warbler heard and seen on White Trail (see trail map below).
Second HOWA was singing in NE corner in woods by Muscoot Reservoir.

*Our eBird list is here:* https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S46293948

*Trail map image below showing location of HOWA (white trail) and RHWO (red
trail) here:* 
http://www.sawmillriveraudubon.org/docs/Muscoot-Farm-June4-2018-HOWA-RHWO.jpg
<http://www.sawmillriveraudubon.org/docs/Muscoot-Farm-June4-2018-HOWA-RHWO.jpg>

(Above excerpted from more complete Muscoot Farm trail map here:
https://www.mobilemaplets.com/showplace/14652)

Anne Swaim
Saw Mill River Audubon
www.sawmillriveraudubon.org

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[nysbirds-l] Muscoot Farm, Westchester: Red-Hooded Woodpecker & Hooded Warblers

[Anne Swaim]

 Ten birders on Saw Mill River Audubon's 1st Monday walk at Muscoot Farm
this morning endured steady rain for first hour and then were rewarded with
some good birding including these two highlights:

* Red-headed Woodpecker continuing,
* Hooded Warbler heard and seen on White Trail (see trail map below).
Second HOWA was singing in NE corner in woods by Muscoot Reservoir.

*Our eBird list is here:* https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S46293948

*Trail map image below showing location of HOWA (white trail) and RHWO (red
trail) here:* 
http://www.sawmillriveraudubon.org/docs/Muscoot-Farm-June4-2018-HOWA-RHWO.jpg
<http://www.sawmillriveraudubon.org/docs/Muscoot-Farm-June4-2018-HOWA-RHWO.jpg>

(Above excerpted from more complete Muscoot Farm trail map here:
https://www.mobilemaplets.com/showplace/14652)

Anne Swaim
Saw Mill River Audubon
www.sawmillriveraudubon.org

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[nysbirds-l] Kentucky Warbler singing: Rockefeller State Park Preserve

[Anne Swaim]

Just as a heads up to birders in Westchester area:

*A Kentucky Warbler was heard singing for several minutes early today at
Rockefeller State Park Preserve* (b/n ~6:20-6:30am.)

However it was not heard later this morning during Saw Mill River Audubon's
regular 2nd Monday walk.   The eBird list from that rather cold & chilly
walk is here: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S45664959

Kentucky Warbler was heard in wet shrubby valley located between Old Sleepy
Hollow Road Trail and Nature's Way, i.e. SW of main parking area, about 1/2
way along Nature's Way to Glacial Erratic (RSPP trail map here:
https://parks.ny.gov/parks/attachments/RockefellerTrailMap.pdf )

Anne Swaim
Saw Mill River Audubon
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[nysbirds-l] Kentucky Warbler singing: Rockefeller State Park Preserve

[Anne Swaim]

Just as a heads up to birders in Westchester area:

*A Kentucky Warbler was heard singing for several minutes early today at
Rockefeller State Park Preserve* (b/n ~6:20-6:30am.)

However it was not heard later this morning during Saw Mill River Audubon's
regular 2nd Monday walk.   The eBird list from that rather cold & chilly
walk is here: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S45664959

Kentucky Warbler was heard in wet shrubby valley located between Old Sleepy
Hollow Road Trail and Nature's Way, i.e. SW of main parking area, about 1/2
way along Nature's Way to Glacial Erratic (RSPP trail map here:
https://parks.ny.gov/parks/attachments/RockefellerTrailMap.pdf )

Anne Swaim
Saw Mill River Audubon
www.sawmillriveraudubon.org

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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park, Westchester, Spring Advancing

[Anne Swaim]

 Saw Mill River Audubon's Woodcock Walk last night at Croton Point Park,
led by Charlie Roberto, heard and saw at least five American Woodcock in
their display flights. First peent was around 7:20pm.

Another highlight was a big movement of Tree Swallows seen at dusk coming
into Croton Bay, estimated at ~1,000.  Likely headed for night roost in the
nearby phragmites stands.

First of spring Osprey fly-over at dusk as well.  eBird list here:
https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S43962086

Saw Mill River Audubon Monday bird walk this morning at Croton Point Park
observed a group of six Eastern Meadowlarks atop the landfill grasslands.

We also saw a perched Merlin and a pair of adult Bald Eagles flying
together over Croton Bay. Four other subadult Bald Eagles also seen: 2
subadult-I and 2 subadult-II.  eBird list here:
https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S43975719

Anne Swaim
Saw Mill River Audubon
www.sawmillriveraudubon.org

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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park, Westchester, Spring Advancing

[Anne Swaim]

 Saw Mill River Audubon's Woodcock Walk last night at Croton Point Park,
led by Charlie Roberto, heard and saw at least five American Woodcock in
their display flights. First peent was around 7:20pm.

Another highlight was a big movement of Tree Swallows seen at dusk coming
into Croton Bay, estimated at ~1,000.  Likely headed for night roost in the
nearby phragmites stands.

First of spring Osprey fly-over at dusk as well.  eBird list here:
https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S43962086

Saw Mill River Audubon Monday bird walk this morning at Croton Point Park
observed a group of six Eastern Meadowlarks atop the landfill grasslands.

We also saw a perched Merlin and a pair of adult Bald Eagles flying
together over Croton Bay. Four other subadult Bald Eagles also seen: 2
subadult-I and 2 subadult-II.  eBird list here:
https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S43975719

Anne Swaim
Saw Mill River Audubon
www.sawmillriveraudubon.org

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[nysbirds-l] Black Vulture movement & other sightings, Rockefeller SPP, Westchester County

[Anne Swaim]

We observed an interesting movement of 19 Black Vultures at Rockefeller
State Park Preserve this morning on Saw Mill River Audubon's 2nd Mon bird
walk there.

Twelve drifting together north and 7 others seen around the Swan Lake
area.

There have been good numbers of Black Vultures with the Turkey Vulture
roost just 6 mile N by the Village of Croton-on-Hudson but not as many BLVU
recorded there in last couple of months with the temperature swings.

Noted this ref in Cornell's Birds of North America online resource: "Black
Vultures also engage in short-term, local movements when weather becomes
unfavorable, retiring ahead of adverse conditions and returning when
conditions improve."
https://birdsna.org/Species-Account/bna/species/blkvul/distribution

Among other observations this morning at RSPP were:
*  a small group of six Snow Geese headed northwest over Swan Lake,
*  Northern Cardinals and Song Sparrows both now singing,
*  and -- always enjoyable -- great looks at three adult Bald Eagles.

eBird list here:
https://ebird.org/view/checklist/email?subID=S42702484

Anne Swaim
Saw Mill River Audubon
www.sawmillriveraudubon.org

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[nysbirds-l] Black Vulture movement & other sightings, Rockefeller SPP, Westchester County

[Anne Swaim]

We observed an interesting movement of 19 Black Vultures at Rockefeller
State Park Preserve this morning on Saw Mill River Audubon's 2nd Mon bird
walk there.

Twelve drifting together north and 7 others seen around the Swan Lake
area.

There have been good numbers of Black Vultures with the Turkey Vulture
roost just 6 mile N by the Village of Croton-on-Hudson but not as many BLVU
recorded there in last couple of months with the temperature swings.

Noted this ref in Cornell's Birds of North America online resource: "Black
Vultures also engage in short-term, local movements when weather becomes
unfavorable, retiring ahead of adverse conditions and returning when
conditions improve."
https://birdsna.org/Species-Account/bna/species/blkvul/distribution

Among other observations this morning at RSPP were:
*  a small group of six Snow Geese headed northwest over Swan Lake,
*  Northern Cardinals and Song Sparrows both now singing,
*  and -- always enjoyable -- great looks at three adult Bald Eagles.

eBird list here:
https://ebird.org/view/checklist/email?subID=S42702484

Anne Swaim
Saw Mill River Audubon
www.sawmillriveraudubon.org

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[nysbirds-l] Waterfowl concentration on Croton Reservoir, Westchester

[Anne Swaim]

With freeze up of other waters, concentration of waterfowl happening on New
Croton Reservoir in northern Westchester County, from Gate House Bridge to
Croton Gorge Park. Best viewed from Aqueduct Road and Croton Lake Road on
south shore

eBird list from this afternoon:
http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S41592544

With thanks to Charlie Roberto for heads up on this. Charlie also spotted
American Wigeon and Lesser Scaup earlier today.

(Can access Aqueduct Road off Route 134 just E of Taconic Parkway in Town
of Yorktown. Take care stopping and walking on this narrow road along the
reservoir shoreline since some people drive rather fast on this road.
Google map link: https://goo.gl/maps/DLe587wezjp )



Anne Swaim
Saw Mill River Audubon
www.sawmillriveraudubon.org

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[nysbirds-l] Waterfowl concentration on Croton Reservoir, Westchester

[Anne Swaim]

With freeze up of other waters, concentration of waterfowl happening on New
Croton Reservoir in northern Westchester County, from Gate House Bridge to
Croton Gorge Park. Best viewed from Aqueduct Road and Croton Lake Road on
south shore

eBird list from this afternoon:
http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S41592544

With thanks to Charlie Roberto for heads up on this. Charlie also spotted
American Wigeon and Lesser Scaup earlier today.

(Can access Aqueduct Road off Route 134 just E of Taconic Parkway in Town
of Yorktown. Take care stopping and walking on this narrow road along the
reservoir shoreline since some people drive rather fast on this road.
Google map link: https://goo.gl/maps/DLe587wezjp )



Anne Swaim
Saw Mill River Audubon
www.sawmillriveraudubon.org

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[nysbirds-l] THREE rough-legged hawks Croton Point

[Anne Swaim]

Currently three RLHAs (see subject line) hunting over Croton Point Park 
landfill. Plus two No. Harriers. 

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[nysbirds-l] THREE rough-legged hawks Croton Point

[Anne Swaim]

Currently three RLHAs (see subject line) hunting over Croton Point Park 
landfill. Plus two No. Harriers. 

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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Rough-legged Hawk, etc

[Anne Swaim]

A light morph Rough-legged Hawk was seen hunting Croton Point Park landfill
grasslands this afternoon, viewed from entrance road by the park office.

A Snowy Owl made a brief stopover at Croton Point on Christmas Day, seen by
birders on Saw Mill River Audubon's Monday walk. First spotted by Karalyn
Lamb who was also birding in the park that morning.  Observed for several
minutes at a distance and then left undisturbed, it apparently moved on
within the hour -- perhaps with the high winds of the approaching cold
front -- since it was not re-found.

Big increase in waterfowl noted on edges of Croton Reservoir this morning
especially along Route 100 with larger numbers of Ring-necked Ducks, Hooded
and Common Mergansers seen.  Smaller water areas and reservoir bays iced up.

However, a drive today from George's Island down to Croton Point resulted
in only two Bald Eagle sightings along the Hudson.  Hopefully more to come.

Anne Swaim
Saw Mill River Audubon
www.sawmillriveraudubon.org

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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Rough-legged Hawk, etc

[Anne Swaim]

A light morph Rough-legged Hawk was seen hunting Croton Point Park landfill
grasslands this afternoon, viewed from entrance road by the park office.

A Snowy Owl made a brief stopover at Croton Point on Christmas Day, seen by
birders on Saw Mill River Audubon's Monday walk. First spotted by Karalyn
Lamb who was also birding in the park that morning.  Observed for several
minutes at a distance and then left undisturbed, it apparently moved on
within the hour -- perhaps with the high winds of the approaching cold
front -- since it was not re-found.

Big increase in waterfowl noted on edges of Croton Reservoir this morning
especially along Route 100 with larger numbers of Ring-necked Ducks, Hooded
and Common Mergansers seen.  Smaller water areas and reservoir bays iced up.

However, a drive today from George's Island down to Croton Point resulted
in only two Bald Eagle sightings along the Hudson.  Hopefully more to come.

Anne Swaim
Saw Mill River Audubon
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Re: [nysbirds-l] American White Pelican on Playland Lake (Rye, NY)

[Anne Swaim]

American White Pelican noted below continuing at first light today. 

> On Dec 21, 2017, at 4:52 PM, Gail Benson  wrote:
> 
> Burt & Carena Pooth

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Re: [nysbirds-l] American White Pelican on Playland Lake (Rye, NY)

[Anne Swaim]

American White Pelican noted below continuing at first light today. 

> On Dec 21, 2017, at 4:52 PM, Gail Benson  wrote:
> 
> Burt & Carena Pooth

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[nysbirds-l] First of season: Canvasbacks, Bufflehead in Croton Bay

[Anne Swaim]

Two male Canvasbacks and two male Bufflehead were seen in Croton Bay this
morning along with small raft of Lesser Scaup and Ruddy Ducks during Saw
Mill River Audubon regular 4th Monday walk at Croton Point.

Waterfowl first glimpsed from atop landfill hill and then viewed closely
from Mariandale Retreat Center shoreline.

Also seen was a lone, immature Brant off Croton Point bathing beach within
a flock of Canada Geese and then two more adult Brant were seen in Croton
Bay with above waterfowl.

Anne Swaim
Saw Mill River Audubon
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[nysbirds-l] First of season: Canvasbacks, Bufflehead in Croton Bay

[Anne Swaim]

Two male Canvasbacks and two male Bufflehead were seen in Croton Bay this
morning along with small raft of Lesser Scaup and Ruddy Ducks during Saw
Mill River Audubon regular 4th Monday walk at Croton Point.

Waterfowl first glimpsed from atop landfill hill and then viewed closely
from Mariandale Retreat Center shoreline.

Also seen was a lone, immature Brant off Croton Point bathing beach within
a flock of Canada Geese and then two more adult Brant were seen in Croton
Bay with above waterfowl.

Anne Swaim
Saw Mill River Audubon
www.sawmillriveraudubon.org

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[nysbirds-l] Rockefeller State Park Preserve (Westchester County)

[Anne Swaim]

W
​arbler movement has been quite good at Rockefeller State Park Preserve,
Westchester County with 18 species of warblers reported yesterday between
various birders.  One eBird list here:
http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S39079881

Others recent RSPP lists here:


http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L299350/activity


Biggest concentrations of migrants frequenting these areas:
(1) on highest and flat part of Overlook Trail around stands of
Japanese-Angelica ​(*Aralia elata) *an invasive known to draw in warblers
like Tennessee and Black-throated Blue,

(2) on the southern portion of Ash Tree Loop, and

(3) on northwestern corner of Swan Lake
 along Brothers' Path, often good spot early morning.

Trail map here:
https://parks.ny.gov/parks/attachments/RockefellerTrailMap.pdf


Other info in case of interest to some:

Rockefeller SPP does get quite busy with walkers by mid morning. There is
$6/vehicle parking fee collected (Apr-Oct) after you enter the main lot,
via automated kiosk, unless you have NYS State Park sticker or, for those
eligible, if you get a senior pass from office 9:00am-4:30pm.

Another (free) entry point is to park on Old Sleepy Hollow Road, also good
for accessing the Pocantico/Eagle Hill trails. Google link here to that
spot: https://goo.gl/maps/j7vKJfmq9t92

Tend to be less walkers in this part of the preserve.

Main gate was open for entry pre-dawn; we entered ~5:45am.


Saw Mill River Audubon offers free bird walks at RSPP on 2nd & 3rd Mondays

Next SMRA bird walks at RSPP
2nd Monday, 9/11 next, 7:30am from main parking

3rd Monday, 9/18 next, 7:30am from Sleepy Holllow Rd trails entrance
Walk times switch to 8:30am Oct-Apr


Anne Swaim

Saw Mill River Audubon

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[nysbirds-l] Rockefeller State Park Preserve (Westchester County)

[Anne Swaim]

W
​arbler movement has been quite good at Rockefeller State Park Preserve,
Westchester County with 18 species of warblers reported yesterday between
various birders.  One eBird list here:
http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S39079881

Others recent RSPP lists here:


http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L299350/activity


Biggest concentrations of migrants frequenting these areas:
(1) on highest and flat part of Overlook Trail around stands of
Japanese-Angelica ​(*Aralia elata) *an invasive known to draw in warblers
like Tennessee and Black-throated Blue,

(2) on the southern portion of Ash Tree Loop, and

(3) on northwestern corner of Swan Lake
 along Brothers' Path, often good spot early morning.

Trail map here:
https://parks.ny.gov/parks/attachments/RockefellerTrailMap.pdf


Other info in case of interest to some:

Rockefeller SPP does get quite busy with walkers by mid morning. There is
$6/vehicle parking fee collected (Apr-Oct) after you enter the main lot,
via automated kiosk, unless you have NYS State Park sticker or, for those
eligible, if you get a senior pass from office 9:00am-4:30pm.

Another (free) entry point is to park on Old Sleepy Hollow Road, also good
for accessing the Pocantico/Eagle Hill trails. Google link here to that
spot: https://goo.gl/maps/j7vKJfmq9t92

Tend to be less walkers in this part of the preserve.

Main gate was open for entry pre-dawn; we entered ~5:45am.


Saw Mill River Audubon offers free bird walks at RSPP on 2nd & 3rd Mondays

Next SMRA bird walks at RSPP
2nd Monday, 9/11 next, 7:30am from main parking

3rd Monday, 9/18 next, 7:30am from Sleepy Holllow Rd trails entrance
Walk times switch to 8:30am Oct-Apr


Anne Swaim

Saw Mill River Audubon

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Baird's Sandpiper, Westchester County

[Anne Swaim]

Group of Birders at Nannahagen now for about hour total. Just Least and two 
Solitary Sandpiper. 

> On Sep 2, 2017, at 2:56 PM, Joseph Wallace  wrote:
> 
> Addendum: Nannahagen Park is located on Lake Street, off Broadway (Route 141) 
> between Pleasantville and Thornwood. If you're looking for the bird, you can 
> park in the lot for the town pool, which is located just before the park, and 
> then walk to the other end of the (small) pond to the mudflat where we saw 
> the bird. 
> 
>> On Sat, Sep 2, 2017 at 12:47 PM, Joseph Wallace  wrote:
>> Having been told that the water level in the managed pond in Nannahagan Park 
>> in Pleasantville had mysteriously dropped, we went to take a look at about 
>> 11AM. On the newly exposed mudflats near the little pedestrian bridge at the 
>> south (bottom) end of the pond, we saw (sticking close to a lone Spotted 
>> Sandpiper) a Baird's. We watched it for about twenty minutes; it was still 
>> there when we left. 
> 
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Baird's Sandpiper, Westchester County

[Anne Swaim]

Group of Birders at Nannahagen now for about hour total. Just Least and two 
Solitary Sandpiper. 

> On Sep 2, 2017, at 2:56 PM, Joseph Wallace  wrote:
> 
> Addendum: Nannahagen Park is located on Lake Street, off Broadway (Route 141) 
> between Pleasantville and Thornwood. If you're looking for the bird, you can 
> park in the lot for the town pool, which is located just before the park, and 
> then walk to the other end of the (small) pond to the mudflat where we saw 
> the bird. 
> 
>> On Sat, Sep 2, 2017 at 12:47 PM, Joseph Wallace  wrote:
>> Having been told that the water level in the managed pond in Nannahagan Park 
>> in Pleasantville had mysteriously dropped, we went to take a look at about 
>> 11AM. On the newly exposed mudflats near the little pedestrian bridge at the 
>> south (bottom) end of the pond, we saw (sticking close to a lone Spotted 
>> Sandpiper) a Baird's. We watched it for about twenty minutes; it was still 
>> there when we left. 
> 
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[nysbirds-l] Confirmed Red-headed Woodpecker breeding, Muscoot Farm, Westchester

[Anne Swaim]

Both an adult and a nearby, calling juvenile Red-headed Woodpecker were seen at 
Muscoot Farm, Westchester County, this morning at the very end of Saw Mill 
River Audubon's regular 1st Monday bird walk. 

Uncertain is whether another pair reported this year in southern part of county 
were also confirmed breeding?

Or perhaps this is (one of) the first confirmed county breeding record(s) for 
some time?

The birds seemed to be most present along  the strip of woods between the main 
parking lot and Route 100.

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[nysbirds-l] Confirmed Red-headed Woodpecker breeding, Muscoot Farm, Westchester

[Anne Swaim]

Both an adult and a nearby, calling juvenile Red-headed Woodpecker were seen at 
Muscoot Farm, Westchester County, this morning at the very end of Saw Mill 
River Audubon's regular 1st Monday bird walk. 

Uncertain is whether another pair reported this year in southern part of county 
were also confirmed breeding?

Or perhaps this is (one of) the first confirmed county breeding record(s) for 
some time?

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parking lot and Route 100.

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[nysbirds-l] Dusk Walk at Croton Point Park

[Anne Swaim]

Saw Mill River Audubon's Summer Solstice walk tonight atop the Croton Point
Park landfill grasslands (7:30-9:15pm) not only offered scope viewing of
three moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn but interesting observations
of three grassland birds singing at dusk:

* Grasshopper Sparrows (5)
four different birds were seen & heard singing, another seen chasing one of
the singers between 7:30-8:30pm.  Also interesting to hear their extended
chittering song at dusk (~9:00pm)
* Eastern Meadowlarks (2)
pair seen flying by ~8:15pm & one heard singing at dusk
* Bobolinks (8)
at least two females & six males seen, males singing between 7:45-8:45pm

A morning check of the landfill grasslands ~7:30am twice this week had only
Bobolinks singing. But both Grasshopper Sparrows & Eastern Meadowlarks were
easily heard tonight.

Also from visit this morning: five Purple Martins were continuing to visit
and sing from the perches of the new martin nesting structure across from
the park office. Two were observed going in the gourds, one carrying plant
material.

Additional note:  Croton Point Park officially closes at dusk and park
staff does make rounds to move visitors out at that point. This walk had
special permission to stay a bit later.  Best bet if visiting late in the
day is to park in the ballfield parking on the left of the entrance road,
before the park entrance booth, and walk up the landfill from there. (This
same lot is typically full of worker vehicles between ~7:00am and ~4:00pm
due to an ongoing Metro North construction project.)
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[nysbirds-l] Dusk Walk at Croton Point Park

[Anne Swaim]

Saw Mill River Audubon's Summer Solstice walk tonight atop the Croton Point
Park landfill grasslands (7:30-9:15pm) not only offered scope viewing of
three moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn but interesting observations
of three grassland birds singing at dusk:

* Grasshopper Sparrows (5)
four different birds were seen & heard singing, another seen chasing one of
the singers between 7:30-8:30pm.  Also interesting to hear their extended
chittering song at dusk (~9:00pm)
* Eastern Meadowlarks (2)
pair seen flying by ~8:15pm & one heard singing at dusk
* Bobolinks (8)
at least two females & six males seen, males singing between 7:45-8:45pm

A morning check of the landfill grasslands ~7:30am twice this week had only
Bobolinks singing. But both Grasshopper Sparrows & Eastern Meadowlarks were
easily heard tonight.

Also from visit this morning: five Purple Martins were continuing to visit
and sing from the perches of the new martin nesting structure across from
the park office. Two were observed going in the gourds, one carrying plant
material.

Additional note:  Croton Point Park officially closes at dusk and park
staff does make rounds to move visitors out at that point. This walk had
special permission to stay a bit later.  Best bet if visiting late in the
day is to park in the ballfield parking on the left of the entrance road,
before the park entrance booth, and walk up the landfill from there. (This
same lot is typically full of worker vehicles between ~7:00am and ~4:00pm
due to an ongoing Metro North construction project.)
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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Black Skimmer continuing

[Anne Swaim]

For those interested in this unusually-located Black Skimmer: present again 
this morning on rock bar within Croton River inlet alongside Croton Harmon RR 
Station parking. Joined by two semi-palmated plovers this morning. 

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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Black Skimmer continuing

[Anne Swaim]

For those interested in this unusually-located Black Skimmer: present again 
this morning on rock bar within Croton River inlet alongside Croton Harmon RR 
Station parking. Joined by two semi-palmated plovers this morning. 

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[nysbirds-l] Black Skimmer: Croton RR Station Westchester

[Anne Swaim]

Currently in view on rock bar in inlet off parking lot. 

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[nysbirds-l] Black Skimmer: Croton RR Station Westchester

[Anne Swaim]

Currently in view on rock bar in inlet off parking lot. 

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Shawangunk Grasslands, Ulster County NY, May 23, 2017

[Anne Swaim]

Just FYI: Henslow's Sparrow at Shawangunk Grasslands NWR was rather well
documented on eBird rather quickly yesterday.

One sample checklist is here:
http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S37099868

On Wed, May 24, 2017 at 11:17 AM, Deborah Allen <dalle...@earthlink.net>
wrote:

> Thanks Louise,
>
> There are reports on the New York Birders Facebook group of a Henslow's
> Sparrow at SGNWR on May 23rd, with a photo by Deb Tracy-Kral and a video
> from David Hayes. I can't believe this wasn't posted to NYSBIRDS-L.
>
> Deb Allen
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Louise Fraza
> Sent: May 24, 2017 10:43 AM
> To: "NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu"
> Subject: [nysbirds-l] Shawangunk Grasslands, Ulster County NY, May 23,
> 2017
>
> I was lucky to get a ride from New York City.  We arrived at about midday
> on this lightly overcast day with hardly any wind.  The air was full of the
> tinkly songs of the Bobolinks and the melancholy sounds of the Eastern
> Meadowlarks as these birds flew back and forth before disappearing into the
> long grasses.  We were unable to find the Grasshopper Sparrows that were
> reported earlier that day.  But to our delight, the Dickcissel made itself
> know immediately when we got to the area of the blind, a short mile east of
> the viewing platform.  It flew up on the old woody seedheads of last year's
> thistles and sang its loud raspy song over and over again.  We also saw a
> Savanna Sparrow and an Eastern Bluebird and heard a Willow Flycatcher.
> Louise Fraza, New York City
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