Re: [nysbirds-l] unhold
?? *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* On Mon, Mar 4, 2024 at 4:16 PM wrote: > unhold > -- > *NYSbirds-L List Info:* > Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm> > Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm> > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> > *Archives:* > The Mail Archive > <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> > Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> > ABA <http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01> > *Please submit your observations to **eBird* > <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>*!* > -- > -- (copy & paste any URL below, then modify any text "_DOT_" to a period ".") NYSbirds-L List Info: NortheastBirding_DOT_com/NYSbirdsWELCOME_DOT_htm NortheastBirding_DOT_com/NYSbirdsRULES_DOT_htm NortheastBirding_DOT_com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave_DOT_htm ARCHIVES: 1) mail-archive_DOT_com/nysbirds-l@cornell_DOT_edu/maillist_DOT_html 2) surfbirds_DOT_com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) birding_DOT_aba_DOT_org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: ebird_DOT_org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Sayre Park, Bridgehampton: winter refuge
This little park always seems to retain catbirds and towhees for some reason. Today, it held 3 and 1 respectively. The pond had a dozen ruddy ducks, and half that number of hooded mergansers. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- (copy & paste any URL below, then modify any text "_DOT_" to a period ".") NYSbirds-L List Info: NortheastBirding_DOT_com/NYSbirdsWELCOME_DOT_htm NortheastBirding_DOT_com/NYSbirdsRULES_DOT_htm NortheastBirding_DOT_com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave_DOT_htm ARCHIVES: 1) mail-archive_DOT_com/nysbirds-l@cornell_DOT_edu/maillist_DOT_html 2) surfbirds_DOT_com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) birding_DOT_aba_DOT_org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: ebird_DOT_org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk shearwaters
While fishing in the ocean a few miles south of Napeague, we encountered close to a thousand shearwaters working the bait-filled water. Most were great shearwater, but there were 50 or more Cory's and a few Wilson's storm-petrels, as well as the expected terns and gulls. The biggest treat may have been the whales (pretty sure one was a humpback and one a fin), which hung out with us for several hours. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] gannet spectacle returns to East End
The gannets have returned, 1000+, to Gardiner's Bay, and surrounding waters. It's such a treat to watch them dive bombing and cruising these waters for the few short weeks before they leave, presumably north to breed. A few years ago I was fortunate enough to witness a humpback breach in the shallow waters just east of Cartwright Shoals (south of Gardiner's Island) during the gannet frenzy. Along with returning osprey in Accabonac Harbor, there were several great egrets and a greater yellowlegs. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] East Hampton waterfowl
The Canada geese are back in large numbers (300+) at Hook Pond, but none of the uncommon geese species present. There was 1 individual that was completely dirty white except for its head which was classic Canada. A few mute swans, but no tundras, nor the trumpeter which has stayed put in Montauk. About a dozen red-breasted mergs and same number of hooded, with 2 commons present. A few mallard, black duck and 2 gadwall. I checked the jetty for purple sandpiper, but none there, so still haven't seen any this fall season yet. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] East Hampton waterfowl
The Canada geese are back in large numbers (300+) at Hook Pond, but none of the uncommon geese species present. There was 1 individual that was completely dirty white except for its head which was classic Canada. A few mute swans, but no tundras, nor the trumpeter which has stayed put in Montauk. About a dozen red-breasted mergs and same number of hooded, with 2 commons present. A few mallard, black duck and 2 gadwall. I checked the jetty for purple sandpiper, but none there, so still haven't seen any this fall season yet. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] Georgica Pond and vicinity: East Hampton
19 greater yellowlegs at the end of Georgica Cove (where Cove Hollow Rd ends), and lots of waterfowl at Lily Pond: dozens of Canadas and mallards, several ring-necked ducks, a few bufflehead, green-winged teal and a pair of pin-tailed ducks. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] Georgica Pond and vicinity: East Hampton
19 greater yellowlegs at the end of Georgica Cove (where Cove Hollow Rd ends), and lots of waterfowl at Lily Pond: dozens of Canadas and mallards, several ring-necked ducks, a few bufflehead, green-winged teal and a pair of pin-tailed ducks. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] royal terns at Georgica Pond, East Hampton
The Trustees just opened Georgica Pond, which usually makes for good birding (and fishing) for a few weeks. I went there this morning and was rewarded with 17 royal terns. Also present, were 30+ laughing gulls and a few lesser black-backed gulls. No interesting shorebirds. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] royal terns at Georgica Pond, East Hampton
The Trustees just opened Georgica Pond, which usually makes for good birding (and fishing) for a few weeks. I went there this morning and was rewarded with 17 royal terns. Also present, were 30+ laughing gulls and a few lesser black-backed gulls. No interesting shorebirds. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] woodcock at Poxabogue Pond, Southampton
It was wonderful to be rewarded with the sights and sounds of woodcock last night on my annual March trip to Poxabogue Pond. Although the birding was slow during the hour leading up to their display that started around 7:15, the other highlights were a bald eagle, and FOS osprey and great egret on Little Poxabogue Pond. And can't forget (or ignore) the peepers -- at times it was blissfully deafening! *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] woodcock at Poxabogue Pond, Southampton
It was wonderful to be rewarded with the sights and sounds of woodcock last night on my annual March trip to Poxabogue Pond. Although the birding was slow during the hour leading up to their display that started around 7:15, the other highlights were a bald eagle, and FOS osprey and great egret on Little Poxabogue Pond. And can't forget (or ignore) the peepers -- at times it was blissfully deafening! *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] Short-eared owls at Shawangunk Grasslands NWR
This small (less than 600 acres) grassland is an oasis in our grassland-depauperate NYS, and always rewards visitors with some cool birds. Having been reminded in a recent post of this being a magnet for short-eared owls for a few weeks during their migration, we stopped there Saturday afternoon enroute to see friends and family in the Albany area. Arriving late afternoon, we watched the dozen or so harriers that frequent this spot. I was struck by the roughly 50:50 male:female ratio encountered, because it seems to me that on LI females typically far outnumber the males. No rough-legs, but several red-tails and 2 bald eagles. A small flock of 5 or 6 bluebird showed, and close to 2 dozen meadowlark. At dusk, on cue, the owls started appearing, hunting, interacting with one another and occasionally with a harrier. Beautiful to watch. According to a Park Ranger, he thought that they might not be around much longer, especially with the warmer temperatures. In fact, I saw 3 leave the reserve, climbing fairly high before I lost sight of them, whether migrating or just seeking neighboring grasslands to forage, I don't know. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] Short-eared owls at Shawangunk Grasslands NWR
This small (less than 600 acres) grassland is an oasis in our grassland-depauperate NYS, and always rewards visitors with some cool birds. Having been reminded in a recent post of this being a magnet for short-eared owls for a few weeks during their migration, we stopped there Saturday afternoon enroute to see friends and family in the Albany area. Arriving late afternoon, we watched the dozen or so harriers that frequent this spot. I was struck by the roughly 50:50 male:female ratio encountered, because it seems to me that on LI females typically far outnumber the males. No rough-legs, but several red-tails and 2 bald eagles. A small flock of 5 or 6 bluebird showed, and close to 2 dozen meadowlark. At dusk, on cue, the owls started appearing, hunting, interacting with one another and occasionally with a harrier. Beautiful to watch. According to a Park Ranger, he thought that they might not be around much longer, especially with the warmer temperatures. In fact, I saw 3 leave the reserve, climbing fairly high before I lost sight of them, whether migrating or just seeking neighboring grasslands to forage, I don't know. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] East Hampton: orange-crowned warbler; pink-footed goose; snow geese
The day started nicely with a small mixed flock of robins and cedar waxwings in my yard. Decided to check Hook Pond for rare geese and tundra swan, and though dipping on them, I was rewarded with an orange-crowned warbler south of Hook Pond in some bayberry shrubs. At Wainscott Pond, there were thousands of canada geese, 2 adult snow geese and at least 1 juvenile; a blue morph snow goose, and a pink-footed goose. I only got a poor view that showed some pink on the bill and leg, but not as clearly as I have seen it in the past (or wanted on this one), and brownish rather than blackish tone to the neck and head. Kudos to Anthony Collerton who was confident on the i.d. from some pics I sent him -- based on the brown coloring and structure of the bill. If anyone tries for the Wainscott birds (unsucessfully), you may also want to try west on Daniel's Lane, where some of the Wainscott flock relocated later in the day. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] East Hampton. purple sandpipers
Slow early morning of fishing but compensated by a group of 8 purple sandpipers on the first jetty east of the Georgica Pond connection to the ocean. These are regular winter visitors here, but it may be the first time I've had the pleasure of seeing them in 50+ degree weather. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] East Hampton. purple sandpipers
Slow early morning of fishing but compensated by a group of 8 purple sandpipers on the first jetty east of the Georgica Pond connection to the ocean. These are regular winter visitors here, but it may be the first time I've had the pleasure of seeing them in 50+ degree weather. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] Caspian tern at Mecox
There was a single caspian tern, but no royals, at Mecox yesterday. Mecox is very full and it looked like it would be opened later that day or very soon after. Only other birds of interest were the half dozen lesser black-backed gulls there, and another similar number on the beach near Georgica. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] Caspian tern at Mecox
There was a single caspian tern, but no royals, at Mecox yesterday. Mecox is very full and it looked like it would be opened later that day or very soon after. Only other birds of interest were the half dozen lesser black-backed gulls there, and another similar number on the beach near Georgica. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] Blue grosbeak, East Hampton Recycling Center
Found yesterday by M Doyle. Moved to hill southwest of mulch piles, but singing and providing good views *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] Blue grosbeak, East Hampton Recycling Center
Found yesterday by M Doyle. Moved to hill southwest of mulch piles, but singing and providing good views *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- 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/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Barn Swallow question
And Carl Safina's Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel explores this dimension for the wider animal kingdom. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* On Mon, Jun 7, 2021 at 10:01 PM Deborah Shapiro wrote: > We underestimate the mental capacity of birds. While I don’t recall that > she discusses playful behavior, Jennifer Ackerman’s book The Genius of > Birds gives many examples of bird cognition that are fascinated and > unexpected. > > Great discussion. > > Deborah > > On Jun 7, 2021, at 9:46 PM, Joseph Wallace wrote: > > > Thanks, everyone for the ongoing conversation. This is all so fascinating. > Corvids and parrots have been known as game-players (and tricksters) for a > long time, and it doesn't surprise me that gulls, already adept at a > creative kind of tool-using (stationery rocks to drop clams on), might also > turn objects into toys. But swallows did surprise me...and made me wonder > what other species/families might engage in play. Warblers? Gnatcatchers? > It's hard for me to visualize, but that doesn't mean it can't happen. > > Thanks again for making such thoughts possible--Joe > -- > *NYSbirds-L List Info:* > Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm> > Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm> > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> > *Archives:* > The Mail Archive > <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> > Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> > ABA <http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01> > *Please submit your observations to **eBird* > <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>*!* > -- > > -- > *NYSbirds-L List Info:* > Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm> > Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm> > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> > *Archives:* > The Mail Archive > <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> > Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> > ABA <http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01> > *Please submit your observations to **eBird* > <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>*!* > -- > -- 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/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Barn Swallow question
And Carl Safina's Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel explores this dimension for the wider animal kingdom. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* On Mon, Jun 7, 2021 at 10:01 PM Deborah Shapiro wrote: > We underestimate the mental capacity of birds. While I don’t recall that > she discusses playful behavior, Jennifer Ackerman’s book The Genius of > Birds gives many examples of bird cognition that are fascinated and > unexpected. > > Great discussion. > > Deborah > > On Jun 7, 2021, at 9:46 PM, Joseph Wallace wrote: > > > Thanks, everyone for the ongoing conversation. This is all so fascinating. > Corvids and parrots have been known as game-players (and tricksters) for a > long time, and it doesn't surprise me that gulls, already adept at a > creative kind of tool-using (stationery rocks to drop clams on), might also > turn objects into toys. But swallows did surprise me...and made me wonder > what other species/families might engage in play. Warblers? Gnatcatchers? > It's hard for me to visualize, but that doesn't mean it can't happen. > > Thanks again for making such thoughts possible--Joe > -- > *NYSbirds-L List Info:* > Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm> > Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm> > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> > *Archives:* > The Mail Archive > <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> > Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> > ABA <http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01> > *Please submit your observations to **eBird* > <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>*!* > -- > > -- > *NYSbirds-L List Info:* > Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm> > Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm> > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> > *Archives:* > The Mail Archive > <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> > Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> > ABA <http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01> > *Please submit your observations to **eBird* > <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>*!* > -- > -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] Georgica Cove, East Hampton snipe ...
Failed to find the marsh wren reported yesterday from Georgica Cove, but there were 4 snipe, 2 killdeer, 1 pipit and 2 tailless song sparrows. Any theories on that? There is a coopers hanging out in the area, but I'm guessing it would have to be pretty inept to have chased 2 song sparrows with nothing more than 2 tails to show for it. An hour later in Bridgehampton Commons, I had my first fish crow of the season. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] Georgica Cove, East Hampton snipe ...
Failed to find the marsh wren reported yesterday from Georgica Cove, but there were 4 snipe, 2 killdeer, 1 pipit and 2 tailless song sparrows. Any theories on that? There is a coopers hanging out in the area, but I'm guessing it would have to be pretty inept to have chased 2 song sparrows with nothing more than 2 tails to show for it. An hour later in Bridgehampton Commons, I had my first fish crow of the season. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] Sagg Pond: lapland longspur and other goodies
The lapland longspur found by Team Feustel remains at the last field on the west before the parking lot. It's part of a flock of 50+ horned lark, which also includes at least 1 snow bunting and closer to the road are other sparrows, including field sparrow. While I was watching, a male northern harrier cruised thru scaring up the flock (which returned) and then briefly engaging with a peregrine which had been silently hiding during the half hour I had been searching through the horned lark flock. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] Sagg Pond: lapland longspur and other goodies
The lapland longspur found by Team Feustel remains at the last field on the west before the parking lot. It's part of a flock of 50+ horned lark, which also includes at least 1 snow bunting and closer to the road are other sparrows, including field sparrow. While I was watching, a male northern harrier cruised thru scaring up the flock (which returned) and then briefly engaging with a peregrine which had been silently hiding during the half hour I had been searching through the horned lark flock. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] East Hampton Bald eagles return to Accabonac Harbor nest
I took a short trip out to the end of Gerard Drive to check that area after the storm. It was nice to see a pair of bald eagles on a nest (usurped from osprey 2 years ago; retaken by osprey last year). In addition, there were a half dozen dunlin, a few sanderling and ruddy turnstones and 1 purple sandpiper. A large flock of robins included 4 cedar waxwing and a few yellow-rumps. Unfortunately, I also encountered a beached gray seal, which appeared to have some blood on its chest. I called NY Marine Rescue Center, who said they would check it out. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] East Hampton Bald eagles return to Accabonac Harbor nest
I took a short trip out to the end of Gerard Drive to check that area after the storm. It was nice to see a pair of bald eagles on a nest (usurped from osprey 2 years ago; retaken by osprey last year). In addition, there were a half dozen dunlin, a few sanderling and ruddy turnstones and 1 purple sandpiper. A large flock of robins included 4 cedar waxwing and a few yellow-rumps. Unfortunately, I also encountered a beached gray seal, which appeared to have some blood on its chest. I called NY Marine Rescue Center, who said they would check it out. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] Snow geese. Wainscot
1 white and 1 blue morph (not together) among several hundred Canadas in field south of 27 opposite Poxabogue Golf course. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] Snow geese. Wainscot
1 white and 1 blue morph (not together) among several hundred Canadas in field south of 27 opposite Poxabogue Golf course. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] Hither Hills. East Hampton. Phoebe and whale
We went for a hike through Hither Hills State Park, and the only bird of note was a phoebe. But upon reaching the trail end at Gardiner's Bay, we were treated to the sight of a whale, presumably a humpback, breaching a few times before disappearing. We could see about 10' of an estimated 30' length, completely out of the water. Nice way to recharge the psyche in troubling times. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] Hither Hills. East Hampton. Phoebe and whale
We went for a hike through Hither Hills State Park, and the only bird of note was a phoebe. But upon reaching the trail end at Gardiner's Bay, we were treated to the sight of a whale, presumably a humpback, breaching a few times before disappearing. We could see about 10' of an estimated 30' length, completely out of the water. Nice way to recharge the psyche in troubling times. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] white crowned sparrows; Sayres Park, Bridgehamptn
There were 3 white-crowned sparrows (2 adults and 1 immature) along the dirt road midway between Snake Hollow Rd and an adult eagle flying overhead. The pond at the end of the dirt road (Long Pond) had several ring-necked duck, and bufflehead. Short's Pond had low numbers of Canada geese, ring-necked ducks, wigeon, shovelers, and a ruddy duck. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] white crowned sparrows; Sayres Park, Bridgehamptn
There were 3 white-crowned sparrows (2 adults and 1 immature) along the dirt road midway between Snake Hollow Rd and an adult eagle flying overhead. The pond at the end of the dirt road (Long Pond) had several ring-necked duck, and bufflehead. Short's Pond had low numbers of Canada geese, ring-necked ducks, wigeon, shovelers, and a ruddy duck. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] Orange-crowned warbler at SoFo (Bridgehampton) continues
After missing it last Thursday, I visited SoFo again today and the orange-crowned warbler showed. The fields on the museum property also are productive. The 10 meadowlark continue, and although I didn't refind the phoebe, towhees or fox sparrow, I suspect they are still around. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] Orange-crowned warbler at SoFo (Bridgehampton) continues
After missing it last Thursday, I visited SoFo again today and the orange-crowned warbler showed. The fields on the museum property also are productive. The 10 meadowlark continue, and although I didn't refind the phoebe, towhees or fox sparrow, I suspect they are still around. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] Townsend's Solitaire. East Hampton
There is a path off 3 Mile Harbor Drive (which is off Hands Creek Rd), halfway between Harvest Lane and Monument Lane. The bird was by itself, no robins or other birds present, as it gave good views perched on top of trees on either side of the road. Clear white eyering and buffy patches on wings. I took some photos that I hope to post, once I figure out how to upload them from the camera I borrowed. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] Townsend's Solitaire. East Hampton
There is a path off 3 Mile Harbor Drive (which is off Hands Creek Rd), halfway between Harvest Lane and Monument Lane. The bird was by itself, no robins or other birds present, as it gave good views perched on top of trees on either side of the road. Clear white eyering and buffy patches on wings. I took some photos that I hope to post, once I figure out how to upload them from the camera I borrowed. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- 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/ --
Re:[nysbirds-l] Greater white-fronted goose. Hook Pond, East Hampton
oops, meant hooded merganser *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* On Thu, Jan 2, 2020 at 2:24 PM Bruce Horwith wrote: > I checked out Hook Pond, looking for tundra swan, where it shows up pretty > reliably each year. No swans, but 1 greater white-fronted goose among > several hundred Canada. It had a pinkish-gray bill, no orange evident. Also > present, 1 grey ghost, 1 bald eagle (like several other spots on LI, you > can expect to see bald eagle in East Hampton year round now), 8 hooded > grebe, 3 common mergansers, 4 gadwall, several black ducks and a few > mallard. > > *Bruce Horwith* > *16 Salt Marsh Path* > *East Hampton, NY 11937* > *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* > -- 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/ --
Re:[nysbirds-l] Greater white-fronted goose. Hook Pond, East Hampton
oops, meant hooded merganser *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* On Thu, Jan 2, 2020 at 2:24 PM Bruce Horwith wrote: > I checked out Hook Pond, looking for tundra swan, where it shows up pretty > reliably each year. No swans, but 1 greater white-fronted goose among > several hundred Canada. It had a pinkish-gray bill, no orange evident. Also > present, 1 grey ghost, 1 bald eagle (like several other spots on LI, you > can expect to see bald eagle in East Hampton year round now), 8 hooded > grebe, 3 common mergansers, 4 gadwall, several black ducks and a few > mallard. > > *Bruce Horwith* > *16 Salt Marsh Path* > *East Hampton, NY 11937* > *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* > -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] Greater white-fronted goose. Hook Pond, East Hampton
I checked out Hook Pond, looking for tundra swan, where it shows up pretty reliably each year. No swans, but 1 greater white-fronted goose among several hundred Canada. It had a pinkish-gray bill, no orange evident. Also present, 1 grey ghost, 1 bald eagle (like several other spots on LI, you can expect to see bald eagle in East Hampton year round now), 8 hooded grebe, 3 common mergansers, 4 gadwall, several black ducks and a few mallard. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] Greater white-fronted goose. Hook Pond, East Hampton
I checked out Hook Pond, looking for tundra swan, where it shows up pretty reliably each year. No swans, but 1 greater white-fronted goose among several hundred Canada. It had a pinkish-gray bill, no orange evident. Also present, 1 grey ghost, 1 bald eagle (like several other spots on LI, you can expect to see bald eagle in East Hampton year round now), 8 hooded grebe, 3 common mergansers, 4 gadwall, several black ducks and a few mallard. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] harlequin ducks: Moriches Inlet
Male and female, previously reported, still present as of yesterday, just east of east jetty. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] harlequin ducks: Moriches Inlet
Male and female, previously reported, still present as of yesterday, just east of east jetty. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] Pacific Loon update
Has anyone seen the bird recently or heard recent reports? *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] Pacific Loon update
Has anyone seen the bird recently or heard recent reports? *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] purple sandpipers. East Hampton
After not seeing a single purple sandpiper thus far this winter, I found a group of 18 on the jetty south of Hook Pond. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] purple sandpipers. East Hampton
After not seeing a single purple sandpiper thus far this winter, I found a group of 18 on the jetty south of Hook Pond. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] great shearwaters: Gardiners Bay/Block Island area
I fished yesterday behind Gardiners Island (south of the Gull islands) among hundreds of terns (common, roseate and a few least) and gulls (mostly herring and great black backed), but there also were several great shearwater present. This is only the second time in the last 20 years (last year being the first) that I have seen shearwaters in this area this time of year. That plus the presence of a seal in July (not sure whether it is a late stayer or an early arrival), suggest changing conditions in this part of the world. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] great shearwaters: Gardiners Bay/Block Island area
I fished yesterday behind Gardiners Island (south of the Gull islands) among hundreds of terns (common, roseate and a few least) and gulls (mostly herring and great black backed), but there also were several great shearwater present. This is only the second time in the last 20 years (last year being the first) that I have seen shearwaters in this area this time of year. That plus the presence of a seal in July (not sure whether it is a late stayer or an early arrival), suggest changing conditions in this part of the world. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] East End (Hampton Bays) report
A quick trip along Dune Rd did not turn up any rarities, but it was nice to see FOS boat-tailed grackle, glossy ibis, and northern rough-winged swallow, along with the expected -- several greater yellowlegs, oystercatcher, great and snowy egrets, great blue heron, brant, osprey, northern harrier and kestrel. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] East End (Hampton Bays) report
A quick trip along Dune Rd did not turn up any rarities, but it was nice to see FOS boat-tailed grackle, glossy ibis, and northern rough-winged swallow, along with the expected -- several greater yellowlegs, oystercatcher, great and snowy egrets, great blue heron, brant, osprey, northern harrier and kestrel. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] East End sightings (Southampton)
A single snipe and 3-4 savannah sparrow were in the field at the bridge on Sagg Pond; Several ring-necked duck, shoveler, green and blue-winged teal at Shorts Pond in Bridgehampton. Only a single tree swallow, but purple martins have returned to SoFo field according to the museum director, Frank Quevedo.. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] East End sightings (Southampton)
A single snipe and 3-4 savannah sparrow were in the field at the bridge on Sagg Pond; Several ring-necked duck, shoveler, green and blue-winged teal at Shorts Pond in Bridgehampton. Only a single tree swallow, but purple martins have returned to SoFo field according to the museum director, Frank Quevedo.. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* -- 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/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park birds and a butterfly
Spring "arrivals" from the East End of Long Island include oystercatchers, tree swallows and osprey -- and the bat which appeared last winter in my yard about this time, tentatively identified as a northern long-eared bat by Kevin Jennings of DEC. (and pretty tune by Jon Dee Graham) *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* On Sun, Apr 1, 2018 at 12:36 PM, Larry Trachtenberg <trachtenb...@amsllp.com > wrote: > Some new arrivals at least for me the past few mornings in a walk up the > landfill and out to Teller’s Point, included Eastern Phoebe (2), a singing > Eastern Towhee (on the wine cellar low road), a seemingly serious uplift > too in the numbers of flickers, common grackles, cowbirds and red wing > blackbirds, also saw a few of the meadowlarks that have been up on the land > fill. Raptors were around as well, two harriers (including a grey ghost), > at least two American kestrel, 2 red shouldered hawks flying north, one > coop, one merlin, the resident red tails, one lingering eagle (or more > likely a local bird), and a few blue heron flyovers, -- osprey are on the > light stanchion in the train station parking lot where they have nested the > past several years. I struck out hoping to see some waterfowl moving up > river; virtually nothing either on the river side or the bay side. > > > > The highlight (maybe because spring seems so slow in coming) was my first > butterflies of the season – a lady (not sure which), and a beautiful > morning cloak. And they of course got me to a song, and in turn the myriad > of incredible singer/songwriters Texas has spawned – the more popular e.g. > Willie Nelson, Townes van Zandt, Nanci Griffith, Steve Earle, Lyle Lovett, > Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, Lee Ann Womack, Delbert McClinton, the > less so, e.g. Doug Sahm, Freddie Fender, Lyle Lovett, Joe Ely, Guy Clark, > Susanna Clark, Billy Joe Shaver, Alejandro Escovedo, Butch Hancock, Jimmie > Dale Gilmore, Rodney Crowell, Robert Earl Keen, Kasey Musgraves, Hayes > Carll, and the more obscure, Roky Erickson, James McMurtry, Ray Wylie > Hubbard, Tish Hinojosa, Adam Carroll, Carrie Rodriguez, Bruce Robison, and > Terri Hendrix - and the many, many I have certainly left out. > > > > What came to mind particularly upon seeing the morning cloak was the > beautiful song perhaps more apt for a swallowtail, “Butterfly Wing” by one > of the more obscure Mr. Jon Dee Graham --- the way he uses a single common > word “that” as a thread to hold a song together; great writing. So Happy > Spring, Happy Easter, Happy April Fool’s Day, Happy baseball season, and > here’s to my old friends and you lepidopterists out there: > https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tNFOPc5g3QE > > > > L. Trachtenberg > > Ossining > > > > > > > -- > *NYSbirds-L List Info:* > Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm> > Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm> > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> > *Archives:* > The Mail Archive > <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> > Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> > ABA <http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01> > *Please submit your observations to **eBird* > <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>*!* > -- > -- 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/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park birds and a butterfly
Spring "arrivals" from the East End of Long Island include oystercatchers, tree swallows and osprey -- and the bat which appeared last winter in my yard about this time, tentatively identified as a northern long-eared bat by Kevin Jennings of DEC. (and pretty tune by Jon Dee Graham) *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* On Sun, Apr 1, 2018 at 12:36 PM, Larry Trachtenberg wrote: > Some new arrivals at least for me the past few mornings in a walk up the > landfill and out to Teller’s Point, included Eastern Phoebe (2), a singing > Eastern Towhee (on the wine cellar low road), a seemingly serious uplift > too in the numbers of flickers, common grackles, cowbirds and red wing > blackbirds, also saw a few of the meadowlarks that have been up on the land > fill. Raptors were around as well, two harriers (including a grey ghost), > at least two American kestrel, 2 red shouldered hawks flying north, one > coop, one merlin, the resident red tails, one lingering eagle (or more > likely a local bird), and a few blue heron flyovers, -- osprey are on the > light stanchion in the train station parking lot where they have nested the > past several years. I struck out hoping to see some waterfowl moving up > river; virtually nothing either on the river side or the bay side. > > > > The highlight (maybe because spring seems so slow in coming) was my first > butterflies of the season – a lady (not sure which), and a beautiful > morning cloak. And they of course got me to a song, and in turn the myriad > of incredible singer/songwriters Texas has spawned – the more popular e.g. > Willie Nelson, Townes van Zandt, Nanci Griffith, Steve Earle, Lyle Lovett, > Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, Lee Ann Womack, Delbert McClinton, the > less so, e.g. Doug Sahm, Freddie Fender, Lyle Lovett, Joe Ely, Guy Clark, > Susanna Clark, Billy Joe Shaver, Alejandro Escovedo, Butch Hancock, Jimmie > Dale Gilmore, Rodney Crowell, Robert Earl Keen, Kasey Musgraves, Hayes > Carll, and the more obscure, Roky Erickson, James McMurtry, Ray Wylie > Hubbard, Tish Hinojosa, Adam Carroll, Carrie Rodriguez, Bruce Robison, and > Terri Hendrix - and the many, many I have certainly left out. > > > > What came to mind particularly upon seeing the morning cloak was the > beautiful song perhaps more apt for a swallowtail, “Butterfly Wing” by one > of the more obscure Mr. Jon Dee Graham --- the way he uses a single common > word “that” as a thread to hold a song together; great writing. So Happy > Spring, Happy Easter, Happy April Fool’s Day, Happy baseball season, and > here’s to my old friends and you lepidopterists out there: > https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tNFOPc5g3QE > > > > L. Trachtenberg > > Ossining > > > > > > > -- > *NYSbirds-L List Info:* > Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm> > Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm> > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> > *Archives:* > The Mail Archive > <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> > Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> > ABA <http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01> > *Please submit your observations to **eBird* > <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>*!* > -- > -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk
The Point had the usual suspects: thousands of scoter (all 3 species); lots of common eider, and several common and red-throated loon, horned grebe, great cormorant, and 5-6 razorbills. Also, 4 brant, which I don't think I've ever encountered there. There were no geese present at Deep Hollow, but I did have the unusual sighting for this time of year of 1 killdeer -- any thoughts on whether this is a late straggler or an early arrival? *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk
The Point had the usual suspects: thousands of scoter (all 3 species); lots of common eider, and several common and red-throated loon, horned grebe, great cormorant, and 5-6 razorbills. Also, 4 brant, which I don't think I've ever encountered there. There were no geese present at Deep Hollow, but I did have the unusual sighting for this time of year of 1 killdeer -- any thoughts on whether this is a late straggler or an early arrival? *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] iceland gulls East End of Long Island
I followed up on the Feustel's report of iceland gulls off the west jetty at Lake Montauk and they were still present as of yesterday afternoon. There was another iceland gull (first winter) at Accabonac Harbor today, along with hundreds of long-tailed ducks, and several lesser scaup, common goldeneye, common loon and red-breasted mergansers. The nearby Pussy's Pond has 6 hooded mergs present. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] iceland gulls East End of Long Island
I followed up on the Feustel's report of iceland gulls off the west jetty at Lake Montauk and they were still present as of yesterday afternoon. There was another iceland gull (first winter) at Accabonac Harbor today, along with hundreds of long-tailed ducks, and several lesser scaup, common goldeneye, common loon and red-breasted mergansers. The nearby Pussy's Pond has 6 hooded mergs present. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] East End (East Hampton-Bridgehampton): northern pintail
The fields between East Hampton and Bridgehampton (off Montauk Hwy and the back roads parallel to the highway) contained thousands of geese today. Several fields contained hundreds and the field to the east of Beach Lane had close to a thousand). Strangely, there didn't seem to be any snow geese or other rare species. The Beach Lane field also held a few mallards, black ducks and 2 northern pintail. There was 1 bonaparte gull (ocean side) and 1 ring-necked pheasant (dune between parking lot and pond). *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] East End (East Hampton-Bridgehampton): northern pintail
The fields between East Hampton and Bridgehampton (off Montauk Hwy and the back roads parallel to the highway) contained thousands of geese today. Several fields contained hundreds and the field to the east of Beach Lane had close to a thousand). Strangely, there didn't seem to be any snow geese or other rare species. The Beach Lane field also held a few mallards, black ducks and 2 northern pintail. There was 1 bonaparte gull (ocean side) and 1 ring-necked pheasant (dune between parking lot and pond). *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] purple sandpiper. Accabonac Harbor, East Hampton
I figured it was cold and miserable enough that I would be rewarded for putting in some birding time. There was 1 purple sandpiper on the Gardiner's Bay side of Gerard Drive, along with a dozen dunlin, 1 black-bellied plover, and several sanderling. The bay has lots of long-tailed ducks, and there were about 10 surf scoter close to shore. Several red-tails and 1 harrier. I couldn't find any unusual geese among the hundreds in the field east of Beach Lane in Wainscot, but there is a flock of some 20 horned lark present. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] purple sandpiper. Accabonac Harbor, East Hampton
I figured it was cold and miserable enough that I would be rewarded for putting in some birding time. There was 1 purple sandpiper on the Gardiner's Bay side of Gerard Drive, along with a dozen dunlin, 1 black-bellied plover, and several sanderling. The bay has lots of long-tailed ducks, and there were about 10 surf scoter close to shore. Several red-tails and 1 harrier. I couldn't find any unusual geese among the hundreds in the field east of Beach Lane in Wainscot, but there is a flock of some 20 horned lark present. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* -- 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/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Brown Booby - Lake Montauk (Suffolk)
While not in the same league as a brown pelican, anyone coming east interested in royal terns could check Accabonac Harbor (East Hampton) where 2 were today. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* On Wed, Sep 27, 2017 at 5:08 PM, Derek Rogers <drogers0...@gmail.com> wrote: > And now some more precise info on the location of the Brown Booby: > > "Original observer is Peter Topping. West side of Lake Montauk. Best > viewed from Montauk Yacht Club looking south and west. Perched on a > sailboat named "Maui." > > Best, > Derek Rogers > Sayville > > > > > > > On Sep 27, 2017, at 4:53 PM, Derek Rogers <drogers0...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > Frank Quevedo just texted me a distant photograph, not taken by him, of > a Brown Booby (appears to be an adult) perched on the mast of sailboat in > Lake Montauk. > > > > The photo was sent to Frank and there is no additional information other > than that the photo was taken at the south end of Lake Montauk at some > point earlier today. Perhaps the bird will stay put for a bit. > > > > Best, > > Derek Rogers > > Sayville > > -- > > 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/ > > -- > > -- 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/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Brown Booby - Lake Montauk (Suffolk)
While not in the same league as a brown pelican, anyone coming east interested in royal terns could check Accabonac Harbor (East Hampton) where 2 were today. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* On Wed, Sep 27, 2017 at 5:08 PM, Derek Rogers wrote: > And now some more precise info on the location of the Brown Booby: > > "Original observer is Peter Topping. West side of Lake Montauk. Best > viewed from Montauk Yacht Club looking south and west. Perched on a > sailboat named "Maui." > > Best, > Derek Rogers > Sayville > > > > > > > On Sep 27, 2017, at 4:53 PM, Derek Rogers wrote: > > > > Frank Quevedo just texted me a distant photograph, not taken by him, of > a Brown Booby (appears to be an adult) perched on the mast of sailboat in > Lake Montauk. > > > > The photo was sent to Frank and there is no additional information other > than that the photo was taken at the south end of Lake Montauk at some > point earlier today. Perhaps the bird will stay put for a bit. > > > > Best, > > Derek Rogers > > Sayville > > -- > > 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/ > > -- > > -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] Cory's shearwater; wilson's storm-petrel -- East Hampton
Afternoon fishing trip behind Gardiner's Island provided bluefish, fluke (dinner) and great views of 3 Cory's shearwater and a Wilson's storm-petrel. The shearwater among dozens of common terns feeding on bait that was sporadically being busted up by cocktail blues. I'm sure those birds know what they're doing, but I still have to wonder why more of them aren't missing legs from marauding blues. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] Cory's shearwater; wilson's storm-petrel -- East Hampton
Afternoon fishing trip behind Gardiner's Island provided bluefish, fluke (dinner) and great views of 3 Cory's shearwater and a Wilson's storm-petrel. The shearwater among dozens of common terns feeding on bait that was sporadically being busted up by cocktail blues. I'm sure those birds know what they're doing, but I still have to wonder why more of them aren't missing legs from marauding blues. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] greater shearwaters on the Napeague (East Hampton) beach
Today was the first time I've been to the beach since the reports started about the shearwater deaths. Walking west from the White Sands hotel in Napeague (East Hampton) I found 6 dead birds within a 1 mile stretch. This area seems to concentrate ocean debris so 6 dead birds in 1 mile should not be extrapolated to the 180 plus that would have been expected for East Hampton's 30 some miles of ocean beach, but still, it's depressing to think about how widespread this event may have been. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] greater shearwaters on the Napeague (East Hampton) beach
Today was the first time I've been to the beach since the reports started about the shearwater deaths. Walking west from the White Sands hotel in Napeague (East Hampton) I found 6 dead birds within a 1 mile stretch. This area seems to concentrate ocean debris so 6 dead birds in 1 mile should not be extrapolated to the 180 plus that would have been expected for East Hampton's 30 some miles of ocean beach, but still, it's depressing to think about how widespread this event may have been. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] tricolored heron, indigo bunting, glossy ibis: East End
We didn't see much happening in terms of migrants other than these 2 species at Little Reed Pond, Montauk, and glossy ibis reported by Paul D'Andrea at Merrill Lake Preserve in East Hampton. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] tricolored heron, indigo bunting, glossy ibis: East End
We didn't see much happening in terms of migrants other than these 2 species at Little Reed Pond, Montauk, and glossy ibis reported by Paul D'Andrea at Merrill Lake Preserve in East Hampton. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] East End report: continuing sandhill crane, and migrant arrivals
The sandhill crane first reported on 1/4/17 continues at Wainscott Pond. Over the past week, there have also been 2 lesser yellowlegs, a few meadowlark, and at least 9 Wilson's snipe hanging out as a group. At Sagg Pond, the lesser black-backed gulls first reported by Derek Rogers 4/5/17 continue, and today there was a caspian tern on the sand flats, apart from the gulls. There was a whimbrel in the flooded field just northeast of the parking lot reported by Terry Sullivan on 4/8/17. Several migrants at Shinnecock on 4/5/17 (FOS for me, but in most cases already back in large numbers), include: boat-tailed grackle, osprey, phoebe, and oystercatcher, Shinnecock also had common loons and horned grebe in full breeding plumage; lots of tree swallows at Short Pond, along with a few green-winged and 1 blue-winged teal; and a pair of snowy egret at Accabonac Harbor. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] East End report: continuing sandhill crane, and migrant arrivals
The sandhill crane first reported on 1/4/17 continues at Wainscott Pond. Over the past week, there have also been 2 lesser yellowlegs, a few meadowlark, and at least 9 Wilson's snipe hanging out as a group. At Sagg Pond, the lesser black-backed gulls first reported by Derek Rogers 4/5/17 continue, and today there was a caspian tern on the sand flats, apart from the gulls. There was a whimbrel in the flooded field just northeast of the parking lot reported by Terry Sullivan on 4/8/17. Several migrants at Shinnecock on 4/5/17 (FOS for me, but in most cases already back in large numbers), include: boat-tailed grackle, osprey, phoebe, and oystercatcher, Shinnecock also had common loons and horned grebe in full breeding plumage; lots of tree swallows at Short Pond, along with a few green-winged and 1 blue-winged teal; and a pair of snowy egret at Accabonac Harbor. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] South Fork birds (and bats)
The black guillemot and iceland gull continue at Lake Montauk. I didn't find the black-headed or little gull at Ditch Plains, but there were 3 purple sandpipers in with the sanderlings. But the highlight for me was seeing a bat, presumably a little brown bat, working the insects over a small pond in my yard in East Hampton. This was the first time I have seen one here so active during the day, and by far the earliest bat activity I have seen out here. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] South Fork birds (and bats)
The black guillemot and iceland gull continue at Lake Montauk. I didn't find the black-headed or little gull at Ditch Plains, but there were 3 purple sandpipers in with the sanderlings. But the highlight for me was seeing a bat, presumably a little brown bat, working the insects over a small pond in my yard in East Hampton. This was the first time I have seen one here so active during the day, and by far the earliest bat activity I have seen out here. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* -- 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/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Ross's Geese - Short Pond, Water Mill, Suffolk
2 Ross' and 4 Snow geese at 9:30 this morning, but they took off shortly after -- may be in one of the fields south of the pond. And a mature bald eagle over Montauk Hwy near Bridgehampton Commons. They now seem to be so common I wonder if they are "report worthy". In any event, I still find them impressive. Ruddy duck and common mergs on Kellis Pond, just west of the Commons. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* On Sat, Feb 4, 2017 at 2:39 PM, Eileen Schwinn wrote: > Two Ross's Geese, two Snow Geese, 800 Canada Geese and an immature Bald > Eagle are currently at Short Pond, Scuttlehole Rd, near Cooks La.All > are in the water, except for the Eagle. Photos of all have been taken. > Eileen Schwinn > VIncent Cagno > > > Sent from my iPhone > > -- > > 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/ > > -- > > -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] Harlequin duck Shinnecock inlet
After unsuccessfully searching for the tufted duck (Swan Lake) and the pink-footed goose (Elda Lake), we drove back east on Dune Rd, seeing a half dozen or more northern harriers, and the still-present Harlequin duck at the inlet. And then we were treated to an immature bald eagle flying over the Shinnecock Canal. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] Harlequin duck Shinnecock inlet
After unsuccessfully searching for the tufted duck (Swan Lake) and the pink-footed goose (Elda Lake), we drove back east on Dune Rd, seeing a half dozen or more northern harriers, and the still-present Harlequin duck at the inlet. And then we were treated to an immature bald eagle flying over the Shinnecock Canal. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] Sandhill crane, Wainscott Pond; purple sandpipers, Hook Pond
There is 1 sandhill crane associated with a large flock of Canada geese (and 1 snow goose) at Wainscott Pond (East Hampton). The field is private but the bird can be seen from the road. I had 4 purple sandpipers FOS on the ocean jetty south of Hook Pond (East Hampton). *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] Sandhill crane, Wainscott Pond; purple sandpipers, Hook Pond
There is 1 sandhill crane associated with a large flock of Canada geese (and 1 snow goose) at Wainscott Pond (East Hampton). The field is private but the bird can be seen from the road. I had 4 purple sandpipers FOS on the ocean jetty south of Hook Pond (East Hampton). *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* -- 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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Hi Chip, Mainly I just check the NYS e-bird list since it gives me real time notes on what's being seen, where (nysbirds-l@cornell.edu). But you might like this one as well: http://dereksnest.blogspot.com/ Bruce *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* On Fri, Jun 24, 2016 at 11:38 AM, Chip Dineen <dineent...@aol.com> wrote: > Hi Bruce, I recently purchased some stuff at your store and the salesman > told me to reach out to you about local birding blogs. Could you recommend > any in particular. I already read Eric Salzman but wonder about others. > > Thank you, Chip Dineen -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
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Hi Chip, Mainly I just check the NYS e-bird list since it gives me real time notes on what's being seen, where (nysbirds-l@cornell.edu). But you might like this one as well: http://dereksnest.blogspot.com/ Bruce *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* On Fri, Jun 24, 2016 at 11:38 AM, Chip Dineen wrote: > Hi Bruce, I recently purchased some stuff at your store and the salesman > told me to reach out to you about local birding blogs. Could you recommend > any in particular. I already read Eric Salzman but wonder about others. > > Thank you, Chip Dineen -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] few sightings from East End of Long Island
While working at Georgica Pond East Hampton yesterday, I saw a few FOS least terns and a spotted sandpiper. Today in the yard, I had a new addition, a yellow-billed cuckoo. Other migrants include baltimore oriole, yellow-rumps, catbirds, hummers and kingbird. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] few sightings from East End of Long Island
While working at Georgica Pond East Hampton yesterday, I saw a few FOS least terns and a spotted sandpiper. Today in the yard, I had a new addition, a yellow-billed cuckoo. Other migrants include baltimore oriole, yellow-rumps, catbirds, hummers and kingbird. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] swifts, not swallows. Bridgehampton
Apologies. I don't know why I had cliff swallows on the mind, but I meant to post the sighting of 75-100 swifts over Bridgehampton HS. As I originally ended that first posting, it would be nice if they used the swift box that SoFo installed a few years ago -- it would have been even better and more noteworthy if cliff swallows used them! *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] swifts, not swallows. Bridgehampton
Apologies. I don't know why I had cliff swallows on the mind, but I meant to post the sighting of 75-100 swifts over Bridgehampton HS. As I originally ended that first posting, it would be nice if they used the swift box that SoFo installed a few years ago -- it would have been even better and more noteworthy if cliff swallows used them! *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] cliff swallows: Bridgehampton
En route to work on Wednesday morning, I encountered a flock of some 75-100 cliff swallows above the high school. There used to be a colony in Bridgehampton, but I haven't seen or heard about it for years, so I was pleased to see this large a group. Not sure where they may settle, but hoping that they can put the South Fork Museum swift nest box to use. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] cliff swallows: Bridgehampton
En route to work on Wednesday morning, I encountered a flock of some 75-100 cliff swallows above the high school. There used to be a colony in Bridgehampton, but I haven't seen or heard about it for years, so I was pleased to see this large a group. Not sure where they may settle, but hoping that they can put the South Fork Museum swift nest box to use. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] East End of Long Island: glossy ibis, martins
Just a quick note that the martins have been back at Georgica Pond for the better part of a week, and today there were 4 glossy ibis at Accabonac. No house wrens, oriole, etc reports from out here yet. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] East End of Long Island: glossy ibis, martins
Just a quick note that the martins have been back at Georgica Pond for the better part of a week, and today there were 4 glossy ibis at Accabonac. No house wrens, oriole, etc reports from out here yet. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Accabonac Harbor, East Hampton: tree swallow and osprey return
I heard a report of osprey returning to the South Fork last week, but today was my FOS osprey for Accabonac Harbor, along with same for a lone tree swallow. No piping plover yet as far as I know. Also seen: a kestrel, a few cedar waxwing, yellow-rumps, and double-crested cormorants enroute to Gardiners Island. Returning home I was greeted by an osprey calling over my house. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Accabonac Harbor, East Hampton: tree swallow and osprey return
I heard a report of osprey returning to the South Fork last week, but today was my FOS osprey for Accabonac Harbor, along with same for a lone tree swallow. No piping plover yet as far as I know. Also seen: a kestrel, a few cedar waxwing, yellow-rumps, and double-crested cormorants enroute to Gardiners Island. Returning home I was greeted by an osprey calling over my house. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] bald eagles at Sagg Pond
Adding to the increasing reports on eagles on the South Fork, I had 2 eagles, one definitely a juvenile bald, viewed from Bridge Lane at Sagg Pond this morning. The 2 tundra swan still present at Hook Pond, along with numerous Canada geese, 4 common and a dozen hooded mergs, and a few ruddy duck. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] bald eagles at Sagg Pond
Adding to the increasing reports on eagles on the South Fork, I had 2 eagles, one definitely a juvenile bald, viewed from Bridge Lane at Sagg Pond this morning. The 2 tundra swan still present at Hook Pond, along with numerous Canada geese, 4 common and a dozen hooded mergs, and a few ruddy duck. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Dune Rd Hampton Bays to Quogue
Took a short trip down Dune Rd to check out birds and to see the aftermath of the storm surges reported for the area. The former was decent, but not much unexpected. In terms of the storm damage, the road had been reopened, but there were clear signs of overwash and badly damaged dunes. Back to the birds: common eider and a few cormorant at the inlet; red-breasted and hooded mergs in the bay; a few yellow-rumped warblers and 1 savannah sparrow among many song sparrows and a few white-throated sparrows along the road. Best birds were the bittern and peregrine falcon. No snowy owls, but a nice outing, with what is now an obligatory stop at Tony's Asian Fusion for some great Thai food. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Dune Rd Hampton Bays to Quogue
Took a short trip down Dune Rd to check out birds and to see the aftermath of the storm surges reported for the area. The former was decent, but not much unexpected. In terms of the storm damage, the road had been reopened, but there were clear signs of overwash and badly damaged dunes. Back to the birds: common eider and a few cormorant at the inlet; red-breasted and hooded mergs in the bay; a few yellow-rumped warblers and 1 savannah sparrow among many song sparrows and a few white-throated sparrows along the road. Best birds were the bittern and peregrine falcon. No snowy owls, but a nice outing, with what is now an obligatory stop at Tony's Asian Fusion for some great Thai food. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] red-necked grebe. 3 Mile Harbor, East Hampton
Although certainly not rare, it can be difficult to find red-necked grebe in East Hampton waters. This one, along side a horned grebe for comparison, was visible from Boat Yard and Three Mile Harbor Rd yesterday. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] red-necked grebe. 3 Mile Harbor, East Hampton
Although certainly not rare, it can be difficult to find red-necked grebe in East Hampton waters. This one, along side a horned grebe for comparison, was visible from Boat Yard and Three Mile Harbor Rd yesterday. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
