[nysbirds-l] Fish Watching for Birders

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

Besides birding, I also participate in other citizen science projects.
Seatuck Environmental Association is has a citizen science project
monitoring Long Island streams for spawning fish, eels and alewives.

Volunteers watch streams for fish coming upstream to spawn and fill out a
short online form. They also ask about birds seen while watching for fish.
This project has been ongoing throughout Long Island for several years. I
have gone to Massapequa Creek for it. There are sites all around Long
Island.

This year Seatuck would like information about Queens, namely Alley Creek
in the Alley Pond Environmental Center section of Alley Pond Park and
Gablers Creek in Udalls Cove Preserve. These are new sites for the project,
and birders who can also watch the streams for fish would be a big help.

If anyone is interested information about the project is here:
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[nysbirds-l] Fish Watching for Birders

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

Besides birding, I also participate in other citizen science projects.
Seatuck Environmental Association is has a citizen science project
monitoring Long Island streams for spawning fish, eels and alewives.

Volunteers watch streams for fish coming upstream to spawn and fill out a
short online form. They also ask about birds seen while watching for fish.
This project has been ongoing throughout Long Island for several years. I
have gone to Massapequa Creek for it. There are sites all around Long
Island.

This year Seatuck would like information about Queens, namely Alley Creek
in the Alley Pond Environmental Center section of Alley Pond Park and
Gablers Creek in Udalls Cove Preserve. These are new sites for the project,
and birders who can also watch the streams for fish would be a big help.

If anyone is interested information about the project is here:
https://seatuck.org/volunteer-river-herring-survey/

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Re: [nysbirds-l] American Golden-Plover declines - wind farms?

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

What paleoclimate study or studies come to the conclusion that the Arctic
was 2-4c warmer 8000 years ago? I would like to read those reports. Could
you provide a link?

On Fri, Oct 23, 2020 at 7:59 PM David Nicosia  wrote:

> All,
>
> In Broome Co we have been fortunate to have had a great year for the
> AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVER. That is most definitely related to the drawdown of
> Whitney Point Reservoir which empasses ebird hotspots of Upper Lisle Co.
> Park, Dorchester Park and Keibel Rd.   But, based on looking at Bull's
> comment from his 1974 publication and many of you chiming in on how much
> less common this bird is, what could be causing this decline?   The only
> thing that has changed significantly for this species , especially in the
> last 10-15 years, is the proliferation of wind farms in the central Plains
> and midwest. This is a major migratory pathway for this species especially
> in the spring and still even in the fall. The rapid and continued rapid
> deployment of wind farms in fields where these birds forage and rest on
> their way to the Arctic likely has something to do with the population
> declines.  The Arctic has not warmed much since 2010 and the fact that the
> Arctic was 2-4C warmer 8000 years ago vs today based on paleoclimate
> studies suggests that this is not a major factor at least yet. Winter
> grounds look similar and I could not find anything published related to a
> use of a new pesticide or herbicide down there. They also like the wetter
> areas on their winter grounds that are grazed by cattle which hasn't
> changed much. So unless the declines are cyclic related to availability of
> other prey for predators (lemmings etc) the only other thing to consider is
> the rapid increase in wind farms in a major migratory pathway for this
> species. I think as birders we have to be careful supporting wind farms.
> Wind farms and solar farms Which can destroy a lot of field and forest
> habitat DO have an impact on birds. And energy companies don't care about
> this stuff, they want to make money. My contention is that wind farms are
> what is causing the declines in the golden plovers and other shorebirds
> passing through the middle of the country. With projections of a 4 times
> increase in wind farms by 2050, this could be a major issue. If our country
> goes through with this without a commitment from China, Russia or India to
> reduce CO2 emissions it will all be a waste.  So in summary I don't agree
> with Audubon's  position on renewable energy. I think it could have major
> negative impacts for our birds. A climate that is gradually warming likely
> will help birds, not hurt them. Summers without cold rainy periods are good
> for nesting. A warmer less stormy arctic is good for arctic
> nesting shorebirds. When we had a  very chilly summer with leftover snow in
> the Arctic a few years back I remember the nesting season was proclaimed
> really bad by researchers up there. So let's be very careful about
> supporting renewable energy when it leads to destruction of habitat and
> literally death of our birds. I am concerned about the future related to
> this.
>
> Dave
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Re: [nysbirds-l] American Golden-Plover declines - wind farms?

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

What paleoclimate study or studies come to the conclusion that the Arctic
was 2-4c warmer 8000 years ago? I would like to read those reports. Could
you provide a link?

On Fri, Oct 23, 2020 at 7:59 PM David Nicosia  wrote:

> All,
>
> In Broome Co we have been fortunate to have had a great year for the
> AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVER. That is most definitely related to the drawdown of
> Whitney Point Reservoir which empasses ebird hotspots of Upper Lisle Co.
> Park, Dorchester Park and Keibel Rd.   But, based on looking at Bull's
> comment from his 1974 publication and many of you chiming in on how much
> less common this bird is, what could be causing this decline?   The only
> thing that has changed significantly for this species , especially in the
> last 10-15 years, is the proliferation of wind farms in the central Plains
> and midwest. This is a major migratory pathway for this species especially
> in the spring and still even in the fall. The rapid and continued rapid
> deployment of wind farms in fields where these birds forage and rest on
> their way to the Arctic likely has something to do with the population
> declines.  The Arctic has not warmed much since 2010 and the fact that the
> Arctic was 2-4C warmer 8000 years ago vs today based on paleoclimate
> studies suggests that this is not a major factor at least yet. Winter
> grounds look similar and I could not find anything published related to a
> use of a new pesticide or herbicide down there. They also like the wetter
> areas on their winter grounds that are grazed by cattle which hasn't
> changed much. So unless the declines are cyclic related to availability of
> other prey for predators (lemmings etc) the only other thing to consider is
> the rapid increase in wind farms in a major migratory pathway for this
> species. I think as birders we have to be careful supporting wind farms.
> Wind farms and solar farms Which can destroy a lot of field and forest
> habitat DO have an impact on birds. And energy companies don't care about
> this stuff, they want to make money. My contention is that wind farms are
> what is causing the declines in the golden plovers and other shorebirds
> passing through the middle of the country. With projections of a 4 times
> increase in wind farms by 2050, this could be a major issue. If our country
> goes through with this without a commitment from China, Russia or India to
> reduce CO2 emissions it will all be a waste.  So in summary I don't agree
> with Audubon's  position on renewable energy. I think it could have major
> negative impacts for our birds. A climate that is gradually warming likely
> will help birds, not hurt them. Summers without cold rainy periods are good
> for nesting. A warmer less stormy arctic is good for arctic
> nesting shorebirds. When we had a  very chilly summer with leftover snow in
> the Arctic a few years back I remember the nesting season was proclaimed
> really bad by researchers up there. So let's be very careful about
> supporting renewable energy when it leads to destruction of habitat and
> literally death of our birds. I am concerned about the future related to
> this.
>
> Dave
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[nysbirds-l] Western Kingbird Kissena Corridor In Queens

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

Right now I am viewing a very cooperative Western Kingbird in Kissena
 Corridor Park. It is in the eastern section  of the park on the north side
of the park. It’s viewable from Underhill Road. It’s about a half a block
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[nysbirds-l] Western Kingbird Kissena Corridor In Queens

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

Right now I am viewing a very cooperative Western Kingbird in Kissena
 Corridor Park. It is in the eastern section  of the park on the north side
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[nysbirds-l] Very Active day in Northeastern Queens (70 Species)

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

Yesterday I birded along the coastline parks in northeastern Queens. In 4
parks I saw 70 species, highlights were twelve warblers, five vireos, five
flycatchers, Red-Bellied Nuthatches, an Indigo Bunting, Bobolink,
meadowlark, and Royal Tern. Two, Yellow-throated Vireo and Yellow-bellied
Flycatcher, are ebird rarities.

With the fall migration on, I thought the Fort Totten Park area would be a
good place to bird. Throgs Neck would be a natural funnel for birds looking
to cross the Long Island Sound or avoiding the urbanization of the Bronx.

I started at Little Bay Park, and there weren't many water birds, but the
northern end of the parks was active with small birds. The small patch of
trees and shrubs had more birds than I've seen there before.

I went to Fort Totten Park and one spot in particular, the brush and trees
covering the remains of the fort that are adjacent to the western side of
the restored section, were incredibly busy. I stood there for close to an
hour with bird after bird passing through in the morning. It was difficult
to concentrate on any one bird because others would pop up in the immediate
vicinity and distract me. I suppose they were falling out after crossing
the sound. As it grew later in the day, it slowed down.

I walked down the path along Little Neck Bay where I saw the Royal Tern,
and went into Crocheron Park. One spot, the patch of the woods in the
center of the park by the ball fields were very active. The rest of the
park was slower, possibly because more people were coming to the park as
the weather improved.

I walked 7 miles and birded for 6 hours. I will post my list of sightings
later today on ebird as I head to Jamaica Bay NWR.

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[nysbirds-l] Very Active day in Northeastern Queens (70 Species)

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

Yesterday I birded along the coastline parks in northeastern Queens. In 4
parks I saw 70 species, highlights were twelve warblers, five vireos, five
flycatchers, Red-Bellied Nuthatches, an Indigo Bunting, Bobolink,
meadowlark, and Royal Tern. Two, Yellow-throated Vireo and Yellow-bellied
Flycatcher, are ebird rarities.

With the fall migration on, I thought the Fort Totten Park area would be a
good place to bird. Throgs Neck would be a natural funnel for birds looking
to cross the Long Island Sound or avoiding the urbanization of the Bronx.

I started at Little Bay Park, and there weren't many water birds, but the
northern end of the parks was active with small birds. The small patch of
trees and shrubs had more birds than I've seen there before.

I went to Fort Totten Park and one spot in particular, the brush and trees
covering the remains of the fort that are adjacent to the western side of
the restored section, were incredibly busy. I stood there for close to an
hour with bird after bird passing through in the morning. It was difficult
to concentrate on any one bird because others would pop up in the immediate
vicinity and distract me. I suppose they were falling out after crossing
the sound. As it grew later in the day, it slowed down.

I walked down the path along Little Neck Bay where I saw the Royal Tern,
and went into Crocheron Park. One spot, the patch of the woods in the
center of the park by the ball fields were very active. The rest of the
park was slower, possibly because more people were coming to the park as
the weather improved.

I walked 7 miles and birded for 6 hours. I will post my list of sightings
later today on ebird as I head to Jamaica Bay NWR.

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[nysbirds-l] Common Gallinule at Massapequa Lake (Long Island, Nassau County)

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

Better late than never, but I spotted a Common Gallinule Monday afternoon
on the western shore of Massapequa Lake. It was flying out of the lily pads
towards the coves on the northern end of the lake. Maybe it was a refugee
from hurricane Florence.

I got off the Massapequa LIRR station and went to Massapequa Preserve then
down to the lake. It was very quiet, especially around the reservoir. Small
and mid-size birds were absent or very reluctant to come out. After seeing
the gallinule I took a break for lunch. When I returned I saw a reason why.
There was a pair of Sharp-shinned hawks actively hunting, flying around and
through the woods after small birds. Eventually a group of jays got
together to mob them, but as soon as that happened a merlin appeared and
the jays and sharp-shins ran for cover. Then the ospreys that live there
appeared, and they chased off the merlin.

I made my way back to the reservoir and the waterfowl had spread out more
on that pond then they had earlier, particularly the geese. They were still
skittish though, and the entire flock of geese flew away after a Cooper's
Hawk passed by.
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[nysbirds-l] Common Gallinule at Massapequa Lake (Long Island, Nassau County)

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

Better late than never, but I spotted a Common Gallinule Monday afternoon
on the western shore of Massapequa Lake. It was flying out of the lily pads
towards the coves on the northern end of the lake. Maybe it was a refugee
from hurricane Florence.

I got off the Massapequa LIRR station and went to Massapequa Preserve then
down to the lake. It was very quiet, especially around the reservoir. Small
and mid-size birds were absent or very reluctant to come out. After seeing
the gallinule I took a break for lunch. When I returned I saw a reason why.
There was a pair of Sharp-shinned hawks actively hunting, flying around and
through the woods after small birds. Eventually a group of jays got
together to mob them, but as soon as that happened a merlin appeared and
the jays and sharp-shins ran for cover. Then the ospreys that live there
appeared, and they chased off the merlin.

I made my way back to the reservoir and the waterfowl had spread out more
on that pond then they had earlier, particularly the geese. They were still
skittish though, and the entire flock of geese flew away after a Cooper's
Hawk passed by.
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[nysbirds-l] Tundra swan at Jamaica Bay NWR -NYC

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I just saw a tundra swan on the south part of the East Pond. It’s easily
visible from the path.


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[nysbirds-l] Tundra swan at Jamaica Bay NWR -NYC

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I just saw a tundra swan on the south part of the East Pond. It’s easily
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[nysbirds-l] Western Tanager in Crocheron Park Queens

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I saw the western tanager across from the pond in the southeast corner of
the park about 30 minutes ago. I also saw a late catbird. I didn’t see the
wilson’s warbler but I left since it was getting dark.
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[nysbirds-l] Western Tanager in Crocheron Park Queens

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I saw the western tanager across from the pond in the southeast corner of
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[nysbirds-l] Pintails at Massapequa Lake

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I spent yesterday at the Massapequa Preserve in Nassau County Long Island.

The highlight was very large flock of pintail ducks. I counted 18 males in
breeding plumage. At the distance they were at I could only positively
identify the adult males. Also notable were 5 great blue herons and a late
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[nysbirds-l] Pintails at Massapequa Lake

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I spent yesterday at the Massapequa Preserve in Nassau County Long Island.

The highlight was very large flock of pintail ducks. I counted 18 males in
breeding plumage. At the distance they were at I could only positively
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[nysbirds-l] 3 common mergansers at kissena park queens

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I'm currently viewing two males and a female. Also a ring neck duck and a
pair of ravens at the park.
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[nysbirds-l] 3 common mergansers at kissena park queens

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I'm currently viewing two males and a female. Also a ring neck duck and a
pair of ravens at the park.
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Tern - swan River

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I blame autocorrect. I tried to type "egret" and autocorrect kept changing
it.

On Friday, April 22, 2016, syschiff  wrote:

> I'll bite. You never know what these kids are smoking these days,
>
> - Original Message - From: "Rick" 
> To: ; 
> Sent: Friday, April 22, 2016 8:13 PM
> Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Tern - swan River
>
>
> The typo-pun opportunities here are too mind-boggling for response. I
>> believe the correct reference in both instances is to "tern" -- just in
>> case
>> anyone was confused. :-)
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: bounce-120410816-3714...@list.cornell.edu
>> [mailto:bounce-120410816-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of
>> leorm...@gmail.com
>> Sent: Friday, April 22, 2016 6:28 PM
>> To: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu
>> Subject: [nysbirds-l] Tern - swan River
>>
>> I just observed a species of teen flying south along the swan River toward
>> the great South Bay. Looked like a common term based on size but can't be
>> certain.
>>
>> - Luke, east Patchogue
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Tern - swan River

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I blame autocorrect. I tried to type "egret" and autocorrect kept changing
it.

On Friday, April 22, 2016, syschiff  wrote:

> I'll bite. You never know what these kids are smoking these days,
>
> - Original Message - From: "Rick" 
> To: ; 
> Sent: Friday, April 22, 2016 8:13 PM
> Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Tern - swan River
>
>
> The typo-pun opportunities here are too mind-boggling for response. I
>> believe the correct reference in both instances is to "tern" -- just in
>> case
>> anyone was confused. :-)
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: bounce-120410816-3714...@list.cornell.edu
>> [mailto:bounce-120410816-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of
>> leorm...@gmail.com
>> Sent: Friday, April 22, 2016 6:28 PM
>> To: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu
>> Subject: [nysbirds-l] Tern - swan River
>>
>> I just observed a species of teen flying south along the swan River toward
>> the great South Bay. Looked like a common term based on size but can't be
>> certain.
>>
>> - Luke, east Patchogue
>> --
>>
>>
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[nysbirds-l] Northern Shrike at Fort Tilden

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I spotted a first winter Northern Shrike at the road between the Riis Park
Golf Course and Fort Tilden, suoth of the fire house and north of the
beach. I saw it last perched in a tree then flying west into Fort Tilden
around 5:00 this afternoon.

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[nysbirds-l] Northern Shrike at Fort Tilden

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I spotted a first winter Northern Shrike at the road between the Riis Park
Golf Course and Fort Tilden, suoth of the fire house and north of the
beach. I saw it last perched in a tree then flying west into Fort Tilden
around 5:00 this afternoon.

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[nysbirds-l] Orange-crowned Warbler at Kissena Park

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

At Kissena Park in Queens, NYC I spotted an Orange-crowned Warbler and a
Hermit Thrush along the dirt path between the velodrome and 164th Street.

There was a lot of bird activity, 15 species in 30 minutes, centered on
some puddles that the birds were using as a waterhole and some sumac trees.

Yesterday I spotted a Cackling Goose and the Lark Sparrow at Flushing
Meadows Park. I didn't see the Clay-colored Sparrow.

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[nysbirds-l] Orange-crowned Warbler at Kissena Park

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

At Kissena Park in Queens, NYC I spotted an Orange-crowned Warbler and a
Hermit Thrush along the dirt path between the velodrome and 164th Street.

There was a lot of bird activity, 15 species in 30 minutes, centered on
some puddles that the birds were using as a waterhole and some sumac trees.

Yesterday I spotted a Cackling Goose and the Lark Sparrow at Flushing
Meadows Park. I didn't see the Clay-colored Sparrow.

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Re:[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Teal at the Massapequa Preserve

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

Oops! thanks for pointing that out. It was a wigeon not a teal. Sorry about
that!

On Sunday, December 6, 2015,  wrote:

> Wigeon or Teal? Title says Teal. Body of message says Wigeon.
>
>
> -Original Message-----
> From: Joseph O'Sullivan  >
> To: nysbirds-l  >
> Sent: Sun, Dec 6, 2015 4:22 pm
> Subject: [nysbirds-l] Eurasian Teal at the Massapequa Preserve
>
> I had a productive day at the Massapequa Preserve today. I saw 37 species
> (listed on ebird), the highlights being a late season phobe, a Lesser
> Black-backed Gull on Massapequa Lake resting on the southeast corner of the
> lake with a large flock of other gulls, and a male Eurasian Wigeon.
>
> The Eurasian Wigeon was in a secluded part of the stream accessible only
> by a spur off the greenbelt trail about halfway between Merrick Road and
> Sunrise Highway.
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[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Teal at the Massapequa Preserve

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I had a productive day at the Massapequa Preserve today. I saw 37 species
(listed on ebird), the highlights being a late season phobe, a Lesser
Black-backed Gull on Massapequa Lake resting on the southeast corner of the
lake with a large flock of other gulls, and a male Eurasian Wigeon.

The Eurasian Wigeon was in a secluded part of the stream accessible only by
a spur off the greenbelt trail about halfway between Merrick Road and
Sunrise Highway.



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Re:[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Teal at the Massapequa Preserve

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

Oops! thanks for pointing that out. It was a wigeon not a teal. Sorry about
that!

On Sunday, December 6, 2015, <gochfeld...@aol.com> wrote:

> Wigeon or Teal? Title says Teal. Body of message says Wigeon.
>
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> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','josulliva...@gmail.com');>>
> To: nysbirds-l <nysbird...@list.cornell.edu
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','nysbird...@list.cornell.edu');>>
> Sent: Sun, Dec 6, 2015 4:22 pm
> Subject: [nysbirds-l] Eurasian Teal at the Massapequa Preserve
>
> I had a productive day at the Massapequa Preserve today. I saw 37 species
> (listed on ebird), the highlights being a late season phobe, a Lesser
> Black-backed Gull on Massapequa Lake resting on the southeast corner of the
> lake with a large flock of other gulls, and a male Eurasian Wigeon.
>
> The Eurasian Wigeon was in a secluded part of the stream accessible only
> by a spur off the greenbelt trail about halfway between Merrick Road and
> Sunrise Highway.
>
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[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Teal at the Massapequa Preserve

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I had a productive day at the Massapequa Preserve today. I saw 37 species
(listed on ebird), the highlights being a late season phobe, a Lesser
Black-backed Gull on Massapequa Lake resting on the southeast corner of the
lake with a large flock of other gulls, and a male Eurasian Wigeon.

The Eurasian Wigeon was in a secluded part of the stream accessible only by
a spur off the greenbelt trail about halfway between Merrick Road and
Sunrise Highway.



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Re: [nysbirds-l] Unknown mammal - escaped illegal pet @ Jamaica Bay East Pond Trail

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

Have the reviewers at ebird accepted it yet?

On Friday, August 14, 2015, Mike  wrote:

> Now we know what was clogging the valve
>
> Mike
> Ridge NY
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Aug 14, 2015, at 2:47 PM, Rob Jett  > wrote:
>
> > Unfortunately, it is legal in several states to possess wild, exotic
> animals. Some don't even require any kind of permits. I'm guessing someone
> bought it in another state and drove back to NYC with it. After all, NYC is
> a perfectly logical place for a rainforest mammal to live. Amirite? Perhaps
> a bag of figs might persuade the little guy to climb down from his tree…
> >
> > Good birding,
> >
> > Rob
> >
> >> It may have stowed away on an airplane and arrived via JFK. Or, more
> >> likely, it might have been smuggled in through JFK and somehow escaped.
> >> If/when captured, forensics might be able to determine its recent
> history
> >> via anything living on or in it.
> >>
> >> John Laver
> >> Manhattan, NY
> >
> > http://citybirder.blogspot.com
> > @thecitybirder
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[nysbirds-l] Birders needed for a citizen science project

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

New York City Audubon is looking for volunteers to participate in a citizen
science project.

The project is the Harbor Herons Foraging Study. Volunteers will be
assigned to a park for the season. After this, volunteers will go to their
park periodically, count wading birds (herons, egrets, ibises), record
habitat and environmental conditions, and then enter their observations
into an online database. This is part of an ongoing study that started in
2009.

More information is online at our partner New Jersey Audubon's site here:
http://www.njaudubon.org/SectionCitizenScience/HarborHeronSurveys.aspx
and here:
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I am the project coordinator for the study. I can answer any questions
about the project online (josulli...@nycaudubon.org) or I can be reached by
phone at 347-827-8163. There will be a training and orientation session
6:00pm May 4th at the NYC Audubon Office. Attendance is not required, but
is recommended. RSVP as space is limited.

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[nysbirds-l] Birders needed for a citizen science project

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

New York City Audubon is looking for volunteers to participate in a citizen
science project.

The project is the Harbor Herons Foraging Study. Volunteers will be
assigned to a park for the season. After this, volunteers will go to their
park periodically, count wading birds (herons, egrets, ibises), record
habitat and environmental conditions, and then enter their observations
into an online database. This is part of an ongoing study that started in
2009.

More information is online at our partner New Jersey Audubon's site here:
http://www.njaudubon.org/SectionCitizenScience/HarborHeronSurveys.aspx
and here:
http://www.njaudubon.org/SectionCitizenScience/CitizenScienceMaterials.aspx

I am the project coordinator for the study. I can answer any questions
about the project online (josulli...@nycaudubon.org) or I can be reached by
phone at 347-827-8163. There will be a training and orientation session
6:00pm May 4th at the NYC Audubon Office. Attendance is not required, but
is recommended. RSVP as space is limited.

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[nysbirds-l] Sparrows at Jamaica Bay NWR

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I went to Jamaica Bay this morning and there was lots of bird activity but
not many people.

I started on the trail from the visitor's center to the breach and I
immediately noticed many sparrows which I assumed were Song Sparrow or
White-throated Sparrows. There were a few Song Sparrows, but the majority
of the ones I identified were Swamp Sparrows. I started to look closely at
all the sparrows I was seeing and I soon also saw a Vesper Sparrow, my
first in years, a Clay-colored Sparrow, my first this year, and a Nelson's
Sparrow, my first ever. On the east pond I saw a White-crowned Sparrow, and
my first of the fall White-throated Sparrow.

On the West Pond I saw my first of the fall Brants and a pair of of Snow
Geese. On the East pond there were many birds on the north end. More
cormorants than I have ever seen at one time (200+) and many white birds
that were a mix of gulls, swans, and egrets.

I saw a total of 43 species for the trip. The full list is on ebird.

I was there from about 9:00 am to 11:00 am and surprisingly I only saw two
people on the trails.

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[nysbirds-l] Sparrows at Jamaica Bay NWR

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I went to Jamaica Bay this morning and there was lots of bird activity but
not many people.

I started on the trail from the visitor's center to the breach and I
immediately noticed many sparrows which I assumed were Song Sparrow or
White-throated Sparrows. There were a few Song Sparrows, but the majority
of the ones I identified were Swamp Sparrows. I started to look closely at
all the sparrows I was seeing and I soon also saw a Vesper Sparrow, my
first in years, a Clay-colored Sparrow, my first this year, and a Nelson's
Sparrow, my first ever. On the east pond I saw a White-crowned Sparrow, and
my first of the fall White-throated Sparrow.

On the West Pond I saw my first of the fall Brants and a pair of of Snow
Geese. On the East pond there were many birds on the north end. More
cormorants than I have ever seen at one time (200+) and many white birds
that were a mix of gulls, swans, and egrets.

I saw a total of 43 species for the trip. The full list is on ebird.

I was there from about 9:00 am to 11:00 am and surprisingly I only saw two
people on the trails.

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[nysbirds-l] The NYC Audubon needs volunteer birders

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

The New York City Audubon Society is looking for birders to help a study
involving wading birds.

Each volunteer will be assigned a park in the NYC area, and birders are
asked to go to their park twice a month from May to October. At the park
the volunteers will identify and count wading birds. The observations are
recorded on a data sheet and will be used in an ongoing scientific study.

There will be an orientation this Monday at 6:00 pm at the New York City
Audubon office at 71 West 23rd Street, Suite 1523.

If you are interested you can contact me at josullivan_at_nycaudubon.org or
at 347-827-8163. If you would like to attend the orientation please RSVP at
the same email or phone number.

-- 
Joseph O'Sullivan Foraging Survey Project Coordinator NYC Audubon

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[nysbirds-l] The NYC Audubon needs volunteer birders

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

The New York City Audubon Society is looking for birders to help a study
involving wading birds.

Each volunteer will be assigned a park in the NYC area, and birders are
asked to go to their park twice a month from May to October. At the park
the volunteers will identify and count wading birds. The observations are
recorded on a data sheet and will be used in an ongoing scientific study.

There will be an orientation this Monday at 6:00 pm at the New York City
Audubon office at 71 West 23rd Street, Suite 1523.

If you are interested you can contact me at josullivan_at_nycaudubon.org or
at 347-827-8163. If you would like to attend the orientation please RSVP at
the same email or phone number.

-- 
Joseph O'Sullivan Foraging Survey Project Coordinator NYC Audubon

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[nysbirds-l] Glaucous Gull, Cackling Goose, and Ross Goose at Jamaica Bay NWR

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I spent the day at Jamaica Bay NWR. There was almost no one on the trails.
I only saw two people in nearly five hours. There was incredible bird
activity though. It was one of the most active days I have ever seen it in
sheer numbers of birds. The highlights were three rarities and lifers for
me, the Glaucous Gull, the Cackling  Goose, and the Ross Goose.All three
were seen on the west side of West Pond.. The complete list is on ebird. I
saw ~40 species today. As I was leaving I joked with one of the birders, a
first time visitor, that there was a wildlife spectacle at the refuge
today. She laughed and agreed.

-- 
Joseph O'Sullivan.

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[nysbirds-l] Glaucous Gull, Cackling Goose, and Ross Goose at Jamaica Bay NWR

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I spent the day at Jamaica Bay NWR. There was almost no one on the trails.
I only saw two people in nearly five hours. There was incredible bird
activity though. It was one of the most active days I have ever seen it in
sheer numbers of birds. The highlights were three rarities and lifers for
me, the Glaucous Gull, the Cackling  Goose, and the Ross Goose.All three
were seen on the west side of West Pond.. The complete list is on ebird. I
saw ~40 species today. As I was leaving I joked with one of the birders, a
first time visitor, that there was a wildlife spectacle at the refuge
today. She laughed and agreed.

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[nysbirds-l] Massapequa Preserve

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I spent the day at the preserve yesterday and saw a total of fifty (50)
species. The pond at Merrick Road was particularly active and covered with
ducks, gulls, grebes etc.

Adding to Robert Taylor's email, I saw a dead Great Blue Heron next to the
Pittsburgh Ave. pond. I saw no obvious trauma, and my initial guess was it
was just a victim of the harsh winter. I hope it wasn't killed by someone
or their dog.

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[nysbirds-l] Massapequa Preserve

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I spent the day at the preserve yesterday and saw a total of fifty (50)
species. The pond at Merrick Road was particularly active and covered with
ducks, gulls, grebes etc.

Adding to Robert Taylor's email, I saw a dead Great Blue Heron next to the
Pittsburgh Ave. pond. I saw no obvious trauma, and my initial guess was it
was just a victim of the harsh winter. I hope it wasn't killed by someone
or their dog.

-- 
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[nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon at Fort Tilden, maybe not

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

One of the main factors separating my final two choices, Peregrine Falcon
or Gyrfalcon, for id'ing was the pattern and color of the plumage. The
finally decision I made was based  primarily on the fact that the Gyrfalcon
had different pattens and an overall darker color that the tundra race of
the Peregrine Falcon. I forgot that when the Peregrines were re-introduced
a mix of races was used, not just the tundra. The fact that a dark-colored
Peregrine is a definite possibility in NYC makes my id uncertain.

I'll have to scratch Gyrfalcon off my life list :P

-- 
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[nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon in Fort Tilden NYC - No

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I tried to relocate the Gyrfalcon I saw Wednesday, but I had no luck. I
didn't have a chance to try the paths that run through the northern part of
the park though. I will try that area next time. The beaches were fairly
active with lots of Long-tailed Ducks,  and a few Loons and Scoters.

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[nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon in Fort Tilden NYC - No

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I tried to relocate the Gyrfalcon I saw Wednesday, but I had no luck. I
didn't have a chance to try the paths that run through the northern part of
the park though. I will try that area next time. The beaches were fairly
active with lots of Long-tailed Ducks,  and a few Loons and Scoters.

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[nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon at Fort Tilden, maybe not

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

One of the main factors separating my final two choices, Peregrine Falcon
or Gyrfalcon, for id'ing was the pattern and color of the plumage. The
finally decision I made was based  primarily on the fact that the Gyrfalcon
had different pattens and an overall darker color that the tundra race of
the Peregrine Falcon. I forgot that when the Peregrines were re-introduced
a mix of races was used, not just the tundra. The fact that a dark-colored
Peregrine is a definite possibility in NYC makes my id uncertain.

I'll have to scratch Gyrfalcon off my life list :P

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[nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon in Fort Tilden Queens NYC

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I saw a very large falcon late this afternoon in Fort Tilden. It looked
identical to the dark adult Gyrfalcon in Sibley's, and after watching it
for nearly five minutes I id'ed it as a Gyrfalcon and entered it into
ebird. I also had some great views of more common birds, like long tail
ducks, common eiders and a black scoter.

-- 
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[nysbirds-l] Red-Necked Grebe and Rusty Black Bird at Oakland Lake today.

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I spotted both a red-necked grebe, close enough to clearly id without
binoculars, and a rusty blackbird at Oakland lake in Queens NYC. Rusty
blackbirds seem to be relatively common in northeastern Queens this winter.

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[nysbirds-l] Goshawk and Thrasher at Kissena Park (Queens, NYC)

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I made it to Kissena Park this morning and it was slower than it was
earlier this week. I saw none of the rarities I saw earlier. I did see an
out of season Brown Thrasher reported by others. I saw an accipiter with
juvenile color pattern, but close in size to an adult red-tailed hawk. I
identified this as a Northern Goshawk.

I spent some time at Kissena Corridor Park and the only birds I saw were
pigeons, starlings, and house sparrows.

-- 
Joseph O'Sullivan, Project Manager

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[nysbirds-l] Goshawk and Thrasher at Kissena Park (Queens, NYC)

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I made it to Kissena Park this morning and it was slower than it was
earlier this week. I saw none of the rarities I saw earlier. I did see an
out of season Brown Thrasher reported by others. I saw an accipiter with
juvenile color pattern, but close in size to an adult red-tailed hawk. I
identified this as a Northern Goshawk.

I spent some time at Kissena Corridor Park and the only birds I saw were
pigeons, starlings, and house sparrows.

-- 
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[nysbirds-l] Rusty Blackbird and Ravens at Kissena Park along with a Red-Headed Woodpecker and a Turkey Vulture

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I made it back to Kissena Park (Queens, NYC) today and saw a single Rusty
Blackbird south of the marsh. The pair of Common Ravens made a brief
appearance on the path that runs parallel to 164th Street before bring
chased out of the park by a Red-tailed Hawk. A Turkey Vulture also made a
brief appearance over the fields on the western half of the park.

I found at the park six (6) species of woodpecker, the most notable was an
adult male Red-headed Woodpecker. Also present were a Yellow-bellied
Sapsucker, a flicker, a hairy and a few red-bellied and downy woodpeckers.

I saw a total of 27 species, and my list can be found on ebird.

I didn't have the time to investigate, but a Cesar Castillo and a dog
walker reported seeing the red-tailed hawks nesting and a great-horned owl
in the park.

-- 
Joseph O'Sullivan, Foraging Survey Project Manager

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[nysbirds-l] Rusty Blackbird and Ravens at Kissena Park along with a Red-Headed Woodpecker and a Turkey Vulture

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I made it back to Kissena Park (Queens, NYC) today and saw a single Rusty
Blackbird south of the marsh. The pair of Common Ravens made a brief
appearance on the path that runs parallel to 164th Street before bring
chased out of the park by a Red-tailed Hawk. A Turkey Vulture also made a
brief appearance over the fields on the western half of the park.

I found at the park six (6) species of woodpecker, the most notable was an
adult male Red-headed Woodpecker. Also present were a Yellow-bellied
Sapsucker, a flicker, a hairy and a few red-bellied and downy woodpeckers.

I saw a total of 27 species, and my list can be found on ebird.

I didn't have the time to investigate, but a Cesar Castillo and a dog
walker reported seeing the red-tailed hawks nesting and a great-horned owl
in the park.

-- 
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[nysbirds-l] Ravens, Rusty Blackbirds and a Peregrine Falcon at Kissena Park

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

After I saw a Red-tailed Hawk catch a pigeon yesterday in front of my
building, I knew there were birds to be seen if I braved the cold.

A few minutes after I entered the park I was at the pond and I saw a
Peregrine Falcon fly over the pond and scattered the gulls that say there
in the winter. It then flew north away from the park.

I later moved over to the baseball fields at the northwestern corner of the
park and saw a flock of Rusty Blackbirds foraging around the trees and
benches where there was little or no snow.

About a half hour later I was on the dirt path just south of the marsh and
I saw a pair of Common Ravens soaring over the center of the park.

The rest of the total of twenty species I saw I entered on ebird.

-- 
Joseph O'Sullivan, Foraging Survey Project Manager NYC Audubon

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[nysbirds-l] Ravens, Rusty Blackbirds and a Peregrine Falcon at Kissena Park

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

After I saw a Red-tailed Hawk catch a pigeon yesterday in front of my
building, I knew there were birds to be seen if I braved the cold.

A few minutes after I entered the park I was at the pond and I saw a
Peregrine Falcon fly over the pond and scattered the gulls that say there
in the winter. It then flew north away from the park.

I later moved over to the baseball fields at the northwestern corner of the
park and saw a flock of Rusty Blackbirds foraging around the trees and
benches where there was little or no snow.

About a half hour later I was on the dirt path just south of the marsh and
I saw a pair of Common Ravens soaring over the center of the park.

The rest of the total of twenty species I saw I entered on ebird.

-- 
Joseph O'Sullivan, Foraging Survey Project Manager NYC Audubon

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[nysbirds-l] Red-headed Woodpecker at Kissena Corridor Park

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I also spotted an immature red-headed woodpecker at Kissena Corridor Park
this morning. It was in the patch of woods along the southern wood-chip
trail, east of the gardens and west of the sumac patch.
At the main part of Kissena Park I spotted a immature yellow-bellied
sapsucker and a Tennessee warbler
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[nysbirds-l] Red-headed Woodpecker at Kissena Corridor Park

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I also spotted an immature red-headed woodpecker at Kissena Corridor Park
this morning. It was in the patch of woods along the southern wood-chip
trail, east of the gardens and west of the sumac patch.
At the main part of Kissena Park I spotted a immature yellow-bellied
sapsucker and a Tennessee warbler
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[nysbirds-l] Volunteers needed to watch and count herons and egrets

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

The NYC Audubon is looking for volunteers for the Harbor Herons project.

Volunteers will be assigned to a park in the NYC area. Twice a month from
May to October a volunteer will visit their park and count wading birds.
Volunteers will then submit their bird counts, and the NYC Audubon will
analyze the data to find out more about these birds.

There will be a second orientation at 5:30 Monday May 13th at the NYC
Audubon offices 71 West 23rd St.

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[nysbirds-l] Volunteers needed to watch and count herons and egrets

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

The NYC Audubon is looking for volunteers for the Harbor Herons project.

Volunteers will be assigned to a park in the NYC area. Twice a month from
May to October a volunteer will visit their park and count wading birds.
Volunteers will then submit their bird counts, and the NYC Audubon will
analyze the data to find out more about these birds.

There will be a second orientation at 5:30 Monday May 13th at the NYC
Audubon offices 71 West 23rd St.

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[nysbirds-l] Harbor Heron volunteers

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

New York City Audubon along with New Jersey Audubon are looking for
volunteers to participate in a heron and egret study. I have volunteered
for the past three summers on this project and it is a lot of fun. It is
called harbor herons. The object of the study is to find out how the birds
are using habitat in the NYC area. How it works is each volunteer is
assigned a park and the volunteer records how many egrets and herons are at
the park.

There will be an orientation session tomorrow Monday 4/15/2013 at 6:30pm at
the NYC Audubon's office at 71 West 23rd in Manhattan. Originally there was
to be two orientation sessions, but the other session on Thursday 4/18/2013
may have to be rescheduled.

Feel free to contact me if you have questions. I'll either answer them
myself or forward them to the NYC Audubon.

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[nysbirds-l] Harbor Heron volunteers

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

New York City Audubon along with New Jersey Audubon are looking for
volunteers to participate in a heron and egret study. I have volunteered
for the past three summers on this project and it is a lot of fun. It is
called harbor herons. The object of the study is to find out how the birds
are using habitat in the NYC area. How it works is each volunteer is
assigned a park and the volunteer records how many egrets and herons are at
the park.

There will be an orientation session tomorrow Monday 4/15/2013 at 6:30pm at
the NYC Audubon's office at 71 West 23rd in Manhattan. Originally there was
to be two orientation sessions, but the other session on Thursday 4/18/2013
may have to be rescheduled.

Feel free to contact me if you have questions. I'll either answer them
myself or forward them to the NYC Audubon.

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[nysbirds-l] Massapequa Preserve, Long Island

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I spent the day at the Massapequa Preserve. I saw 53 species, pretty
good for a winter's day of birding. There were some early arrivals,
like a pair of ospreys, a pair of great egrets, a hermit thrush and
some tree sparrows. Somewhat rare according to ebird were three
Eurasian wigeons. The most unusual sighting was a white-winged
crossbill in the mixed pine-hardwoods forest on the greenbelt trail.

For those people who aren't on ebird here's the list:
Canada Goose  90
Mute Swan  11
Gadwall  12
Eurasian Wigeon  3
American Wigeon  8
American Black Duck  10
Mallard  100
Northern Shoveler  1
Green-winged Teal  3
Ring-necked Duck  4
Hooded Merganser  5
Red-breasted Merganser  8
Ruddy Duck  13
Pied-billed Grebe  4
Double-crested Cormorant  6
Great Blue Heron  1
Great Egret  2
Osprey  2
Sharp-shinned Hawk  1
American Coot  9
Ring-billed Gull  75
Herring Gull  1
Great Black-backed Gull  1
Rock Pigeon  20
Mourning Dove  7
Belted Kingfisher  1
Red-bellied Woodpecker  1
Downy Woodpecker  1
Hairy Woodpecker  1
Northern Flicker  1
Blue Jay  1
Tree Swallow  8
Black-capped Chickadee  10
Tufted Titmouse  1
White-breasted Nuthatch  2
Brown Creeper  3
Winter Wren  4
Carolina Wren  2
Hermit Thrush  1
American Robin  25
Northern Mockingbird  2
Brown Thrasher  1
European Starling  10
Yellow-rumped Warbler  1
Chipping Sparrow  1
Song Sparrow  4
White-throated Sparrow  7
White-crowned Sparrow  1
Northern Cardinal  6
Red-winged Blackbird  10
Common Grackle  20
White-winged Crossbill  1
House Sparrow  30

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[nysbirds-l] Today at Kissena Park Queens, NYC: a Common Redpoll, a Rough-legged hawk and a Great Horned Owl.

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

Today at Kissena Park Queens, NYC I spotted a Common Redpoll, a
Rough-legged hawk and a Great Horned Owl in that order.

I had a clear view of the adult female Common Redpoll. It was in the
brush and small trees at the north-western corner of the pond.

The Rough-legged Hawk was spotted after I noticed some blue jays were
mobbing something. The Rough-legged Hawk stayed put for a few minutes
until a Red-tailed Hawk swooped down at it. After that it flew away
heading out of the park.

Later on I heard blue jays mobbing something again. My initial thought
was the Rough-legged Hawk had returned. I looked up and I saw a large
and bulky bird fly away. I thought it was a Great Horned Owl, but I
was not sure because I did not get a good view of it. A minute or two
later the large bird came back and landed in the tree I was standing
under. I had a good look at it, and I then was sure it was a Great
Horned Owl.

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[nysbirds-l] Today at Kissena Park Queens, NYC: a Common Redpoll, a Rough-legged hawk and a Great Horned Owl.

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

Today at Kissena Park Queens, NYC I spotted a Common Redpoll, a
Rough-legged hawk and a Great Horned Owl in that order.

I had a clear view of the adult female Common Redpoll. It was in the
brush and small trees at the north-western corner of the pond.

The Rough-legged Hawk was spotted after I noticed some blue jays were
mobbing something. The Rough-legged Hawk stayed put for a few minutes
until a Red-tailed Hawk swooped down at it. After that it flew away
heading out of the park.

Later on I heard blue jays mobbing something again. My initial thought
was the Rough-legged Hawk had returned. I looked up and I saw a large
and bulky bird fly away. I thought it was a Great Horned Owl, but I
was not sure because I did not get a good view of it. A minute or two
later the large bird came back and landed in the tree I was standing
under. I had a good look at it, and I then was sure it was a Great
Horned Owl.

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[nysbirds-l] More on Kissena Park

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I went to Kissena Park for the first time since Sandy. There are some
trees damaged or down, but the park is for the most part OK. The
attendance at the park was light. The birds were abundant in number of
species (51) and number of each species. It was probably my best day
of birding at the park.

Canada Goose  17
Mute Swan  12
American Black Duck  2
Mallard  13
Ruddy Duck  2
Ring-necked Pheasant  1
Red-tailed Hawk  1
Rock Pigeon  4
Mourning Dove  1
Red-bellied Woodpecker  2
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker  1
Downy Woodpecker  3
Hairy Woodpecker  1
Northern Flicker  1
Peregrine Falcon  1
Eastern Phoebe  1
Blue-headed Vireo  1
Blue Jay  11
Black-capped Chickadee  12
Tufted Titmouse  3
Red-breasted Nuthatch  1
White-breasted Nuthatch  2
Brown Creeper  3
Winter Wren  2
Carolina Wren  1
Golden-crowned Kinglet  2
Ruby-crowned Kinglet  10
Hermit Thrush  9
American Robin  20
Gray Catbird  1
Northern Mockingbird  3
Brown Thrasher  1
European Starling  8
Northern Parula  1
Yellow-rumped Warbler  1
Eastern Towhee  2
American Tree Sparrow  1
Chipping Sparrow  1
Field Sparrow  1
Savannah Sparrow  2
Fox Sparrow  3
Song Sparrow  30
Lincoln's Sparrow  1
White-throated Sparrow  20
White-crowned Sparrow  1
Dark-eyed Junco  15
Northern Cardinal  2
Red-winged Blackbird  7
Common Grackle  2
American Goldfinch  6
House Sparrow  5

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[nysbirds-l] More on Kissena Park

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I went to Kissena Park for the first time since Sandy. There are some
trees damaged or down, but the park is for the most part OK. The
attendance at the park was light. The birds were abundant in number of
species (51) and number of each species. It was probably my best day
of birding at the park.

Canada Goose  17
Mute Swan  12
American Black Duck  2
Mallard  13
Ruddy Duck  2
Ring-necked Pheasant  1
Red-tailed Hawk  1
Rock Pigeon  4
Mourning Dove  1
Red-bellied Woodpecker  2
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker  1
Downy Woodpecker  3
Hairy Woodpecker  1
Northern Flicker  1
Peregrine Falcon  1
Eastern Phoebe  1
Blue-headed Vireo  1
Blue Jay  11
Black-capped Chickadee  12
Tufted Titmouse  3
Red-breasted Nuthatch  1
White-breasted Nuthatch  2
Brown Creeper  3
Winter Wren  2
Carolina Wren  1
Golden-crowned Kinglet  2
Ruby-crowned Kinglet  10
Hermit Thrush  9
American Robin  20
Gray Catbird  1
Northern Mockingbird  3
Brown Thrasher  1
European Starling  8
Northern Parula  1
Yellow-rumped Warbler  1
Eastern Towhee  2
American Tree Sparrow  1
Chipping Sparrow  1
Field Sparrow  1
Savannah Sparrow  2
Fox Sparrow  3
Song Sparrow  30
Lincoln's Sparrow  1
White-throated Sparrow  20
White-crowned Sparrow  1
Dark-eyed Junco  15
Northern Cardinal  2
Red-winged Blackbird  7
Common Grackle  2
American Goldfinch  6
House Sparrow  5

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[nysbirds-l] Active day at the Massapequa Preserve

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I spent the day at the Massapequa Preserve walking up the paved
walking/biking path and down the Nassau-Suffolk Greenbelt hiking
trail. There were lots of land birds and waterfowl, including some
late migrants. In particular there were five species of warblers in a
park that usually doesn't have a lot of warblers. There were a total
of 64 species.

Canada Goose  35
Mute Swan  45
Gadwall  4
American Wigeon  9
American Black Duck  18
Mallard  50
Northern Shoveler  13
Green-winged Teal  2
Hooded Merganser  7
Ruddy Duck  2
Pied-billed Grebe  2
Double-crested Cormorant  4
Great Blue Heron  3
Cooper's Hawk  1
American Coot  5
Ring-billed Gull  40
Herring Gull  4
Great Black-backed Gull  2
Rock Pigeon  8
Mourning Dove  2
Belted Kingfisher  1
Red-bellied Woodpecker  2
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker  1
Downy Woodpecker  4
Hairy Woodpecker  1
Northern Flicker  1
Eastern Phoebe  3
Blue-headed Vireo  4
Blue Jay  20
Black-capped Chickadee  8
Tufted Titmouse  2
Red-breasted Nuthatch  1
White-breasted Nuthatch  3
Brown Creeper  1
House Wren  1
Winter Wren  1
Marsh Wren  1
Carolina Wren  2
Golden-crowned Kinglet  4
Ruby-crowned Kinglet  6
Hermit Thrush  5
American Robin  8
Gray Catbird  2
Northern Mockingbird  2
Brown Thrasher  1
European Starling  18
Black-and-white Warbler  1
Common Yellowthroat  1
Northern Parula  1
Black-throated Blue Warbler  1
Palm Warbler  1
Yellow-rumped Warbler  15
Eastern Towhee  2
Song Sparrow  20
Swamp Sparrow  1
White-throated Sparrow  30
Dark-eyed Junco  7
Northern Cardinal  9
Red-winged Blackbird  2
Common Grackle  1
Purple Finch  2
House Finch  1
American Goldfinch  1
House Sparrow  14

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[nysbirds-l] American Bittern at the Jamaica Bay NWR

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I spotted an American bittern at the West Pond of Jamaica Bay NWR. It
was in the salt marshes south of the pond and west of the osprey
platform.

24 species

Brant  150
Canada Goose  29
Mute Swan  8
American Black Duck  3
Mallard  4
Ruddy Duck  100
Double-crested Cormorant  16
American Bittern  1
Great Blue Heron  2
Great Egret  4
Snowy Egret  2
Ring-billed Gull  1
Herring Gull  1
gull sp.  35
Northern Flicker  1
Eastern Phoebe  3
Black-capped Chickadee  1
Hermit Thrush  1
Gray Catbird  2
Northern Mockingbird  2
European Starling  6
Cape May Warbler  1
Yellow-rumped Warbler  15
Song Sparrow  1
House Sparrow  2

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[nysbirds-l] American Bittern at the Jamaica Bay NWR

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I spotted an American bittern at the West Pond of Jamaica Bay NWR. It
was in the salt marshes south of the pond and west of the osprey
platform.

24 species

Brant  150
Canada Goose  29
Mute Swan  8
American Black Duck  3
Mallard  4
Ruddy Duck  100
Double-crested Cormorant  16
American Bittern  1
Great Blue Heron  2
Great Egret  4
Snowy Egret  2
Ring-billed Gull  1
Herring Gull  1
gull sp.  35
Northern Flicker  1
Eastern Phoebe  3
Black-capped Chickadee  1
Hermit Thrush  1
Gray Catbird  2
Northern Mockingbird  2
European Starling  6
Cape May Warbler  1
Yellow-rumped Warbler  15
Song Sparrow  1
House Sparrow  2

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[nysbirds-l] Fort Totten Queens

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I went to Fort Totten in northeastern Queens NYC for the first time
since winter. A lot has changed. In the northeastern section of the
park around the old Fort Totten fortifications the grounds have been
re-landscaped. Now there are fenced off sections where saplings,
shrubs and other plants grow. This has made the park more much
bird-friendly than the houses and lawns that used to be there.

This morning the park was packed full of birds and with more sparrows
and kinglets than I've ever seen in one spot. Nothing was rare, but
the sheer volume of birds was impressive.

53 species

Brant  19
Canada Goose  29
Mute Swan  1
Gadwall  4
American Wigeon  3
American Black Duck  2
Mallard  17
Green-winged Teal  2
Double-crested Cormorant  13
Cooper's Hawk  1
Red-tailed Hawk  1
Ring-billed Gull  2
Herring Gull  6
Great Black-backed Gull  3
Rock Pigeon  6
Mourning Dove  4
Red-bellied Woodpecker  2
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker  1
Northern Flicker  6
Eastern Phoebe  10
Blue Jay  10
Black-capped Chickadee  3
Tufted Titmouse  1
Red-breasted Nuthatch  1
White-breasted Nuthatch  1
Brown Creeper  2
Winter Wren  1
Carolina Wren  1
Golden-crowned Kinglet  2
Ruby-crowned Kinglet  8
Swainson's Thrush  1
Hermit Thrush  1
American Robin  10
Gray Catbird  4
Northern Mockingbird  7
European Starling  20
Cedar Waxwing  3
Palm Warbler  2
Yellow-rumped Warbler  10
Chipping Sparrow  1
Clay-colored Sparrow  1
Field Sparrow  2
Savannah Sparrow  1
Song Sparrow  10
Swamp Sparrow  2
White-throated Sparrow  15
White-crowned Sparrow  2
Dark-eyed Junco  4
Common Grackle  6
House Finch  2
Pine Siskin  1
American Goldfinch  5
House Sparrow  8

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[nysbirds-l] Raptors at Kissena Park

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

Kissena park was active this morning. Most notable was a northern
harrier and a broad-winged hawk. I spotted the harrier in the meadow
between the velodrome and Kissena Blvd. I spotted the hawk flying over
the wooded section of the park between the velodrome and 164th Street.
Also notable was a late season wood thrush.

36 species
Ring-necked Pheasant  2
Northern Harrier  1
Broad-winged Hawk  1
Mourning Dove  2
Red-bellied Woodpecker  2
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker  1
Downy Woodpecker  1
Northern Flicker  5
Eastern Phoebe  4
Blue Jay  10
Black-capped Chickadee  2
Tufted Titmouse  3
Brown Creeper  2
Carolina Wren  1
Golden-crowned Kinglet  1
Ruby-crowned Kinglet  4
Hermit Thrush  1
Wood Thrush  1
American Robin  20
Gray Catbird  15
Brown Thrasher  3
European Starling  9
Black-and-white Warbler  1
Common Yellowthroat  1
American Redstart  1
Black-throated Blue Warbler  1
Yellow-rumped Warbler  4
Eastern Towhee  5
Field Sparrow  3
Song Sparrow  10
Swamp Sparrow  1
White-throated Sparrow  10
Northern Cardinal  7
Red-winged Blackbird  3
American Goldfinch  4
House Sparrow  18

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[nysbirds-l] American White Pelican not seen today at Jamaica Bay NWR and other Queens birds.

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I did not see an American white pelican today at Jamaica Bay NWR. I
last spotted it at the West Pond on Monday. Other birders saw it
Monday and noted it in the parks birdlog.  There was a late-season
glossy ibis at the West Pond today. Today and Monday there was an
unusually high number (~40) of snowy egrets at the East Pond. Unusual
for any time and especially this late in the migration was a first
winter female mourning warbler yesterday at Strack Pond in Forest
Park. Also unusual for this time of year was a Canada warbler at the
infrequently birded Cunningham Park last week.

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[nysbirds-l] American White Pelican not seen today at Jamaica Bay NWR and other Queens birds.

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I did not see an American white pelican today at Jamaica Bay NWR. I
last spotted it at the West Pond on Monday. Other birders saw it
Monday and noted it in the parks birdlog.  There was a late-season
glossy ibis at the West Pond today. Today and Monday there was an
unusually high number (~40) of snowy egrets at the East Pond. Unusual
for any time and especially this late in the migration was a first
winter female mourning warbler yesterday at Strack Pond in Forest
Park. Also unusual for this time of year was a Canada warbler at the
infrequently birded Cunningham Park last week.

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[nysbirds-l] American White Pelican at Jamaica Bay NWR

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I saw an american white pelican at the West Pond in Jamaica Bay NWR,
Queens, NYC. It circled the pond several times, landed and as of 3:00
pm today was resting next to some swans near the shoreline by the
entrance of the old terrapin trail.

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[nysbirds-l] Watchhill Fire Island, Long Island

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I went to Watchhill today because this weekend is the last ferry to
there of the season. I was hoping to see raptors and late migrants.
The highlight for me was a flock of double-crested cormorants so large
it took several minutes for it to pass over.

Mute Swan  11
Double-crested Cormorant  500+
Great Blue Heron  3
Great Egret  3
Snowy Egret  2
Little Blue Heron  1
Tricolored Heron  1
Northern Harrier  1
Ring-billed Gull  9
Herring Gull  12
Great Black-backed Gull  4
gull sp.  10
Forster's Tern  1
Yellow-billed Cuckoo  1
Belted Kingfisher  1
Northern Flicker  1
American Kestrel  2
Merlin  1
Peregrine Falcon  2
Eastern Wood-Pewee  1
Eastern Phoebe  3
American Crow  3
Fish Crow  4
Tree Swallow  100+
Red-breasted Nuthatch  3
White-breasted Nuthatch  1
Golden-crowned Kinglet  3
Ruby-crowned Kinglet  1
Gray Catbird  1
European Starling  4
Black-and-white Warbler  1
Magnolia Warbler  1
Palm Warbler  1
Eastern Towhee  1
Seaside Sparrow  1
Song Sparrow  1
Northern Cardinal  1

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[nysbirds-l] Watchhill Fire Island, Long Island

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I went to Watchhill today because this weekend is the last ferry to
there of the season. I was hoping to see raptors and late migrants.
The highlight for me was a flock of double-crested cormorants so large
it took several minutes for it to pass over.

Mute Swan  11
Double-crested Cormorant  500+
Great Blue Heron  3
Great Egret  3
Snowy Egret  2
Little Blue Heron  1
Tricolored Heron  1
Northern Harrier  1
Ring-billed Gull  9
Herring Gull  12
Great Black-backed Gull  4
gull sp.  10
Forster's Tern  1
Yellow-billed Cuckoo  1
Belted Kingfisher  1
Northern Flicker  1
American Kestrel  2
Merlin  1
Peregrine Falcon  2
Eastern Wood-Pewee  1
Eastern Phoebe  3
American Crow  3
Fish Crow  4
Tree Swallow  100+
Red-breasted Nuthatch  3
White-breasted Nuthatch  1
Golden-crowned Kinglet  3
Ruby-crowned Kinglet  1
Gray Catbird  1
European Starling  4
Black-and-white Warbler  1
Magnolia Warbler  1
Palm Warbler  1
Eastern Towhee  1
Seaside Sparrow  1
Song Sparrow  1
Northern Cardinal  1

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[nysbirds-l] Blue-gray gnatcatcher at Kissena Park

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

In addition to the birds I listed in my previous email was a blue-gray
gnatcatcher in the oaks behind the ball field next to the hill in the
middle of the park.

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[nysbirds-l] Active morning at Kissena Park

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

There was lots of bird activity at Kissena Park this morning. Three
species of vireo, nine species of warbler and five species of sparrow
were present. The stand of oaks at the back of the baseball field next
to the hill had so many small birds that it was hard to concentrate on
any one bird.

Mute Swan  1
Mallard  21
Cooper's Hawk  1
Rock Pigeon  8
Mourning Dove  5
Red-bellied Woodpecker  2
Downy Woodpecker  1
Northern Flicker  10
Blue-headed Vireo  1
Philadelphia Vireo  1
Red-eyed Vireo  1
Blue Jay  10
Tufted Titmouse  5
White-breasted Nuthatch  1
Carolina Wren  1
Veery  1
Gray-cheeked Thrush  1
American Robin  15
Gray Catbird  25
European Starling  9
Ovenbird  1
Northern Waterthrush  1
Black-and-white Warbler  2
Common Yellowthroat  3
American Redstart  2
Northern Parula  1
Palm Warbler  3
Pine Warbler  1
Black-throated Green Warbler  1
Eastern Towhee  1
Chipping Sparrow  2
Field Sparrow  1
Song Sparrow  2
White-throated Sparrow  1
Northern Cardinal  4
Red-winged Blackbird  3
American Goldfinch  1
House Sparrow  11

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[nysbirds-l] Correction Chat and Oriole

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

The chat and the oriole were seen at the far western end of the pond,
not the eastern.

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[nysbirds-l] Chat and orchard oriole at Oakland Lake, Queens, NYC

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

Today I spotted a male  yellow-breasted chat and a female orchard
oriole at the far eastern end of Oakland Lake at Alley Pond Park. The
park goers don't frequent this area because of the muddy and wet
trail, but the water and mud is usually only about an inch deep. I had
an extended look at the chat. Having only seen one several years ago I
needed to pull out Sibley's after it flew off into the brush. It had
all the characteristics of a male chat. The orchard oriole was easier
for me because I have seen them many times.  Also at the park where 3+
wood ducks. There where possibly more, but they flew off before I
could make an accurate identification.

At Alley Pond Environmental Center there were seven egrets and herons,
including one green heron. I don't recall seeing a green heron in this
part of the park. On the path that runs along Little Neck Bay there
were the usual mix of gulls, waterfowl, shore birds and wading birds.
Of note were two black skimmers, a species I haven't seen in this area
before.

Notable by their absence were catbirds and red-wing  blackbirds.

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[nysbirds-l] Yellow-bellied sapsucker in Kissena Park, Queens NYC

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

A quick walk through Kissena Park netted lots of fledgling robins, a
mildly surprising wood thrush and a very surprising yellow-bellied
sapsucker. I have seen sapsuckers in Kissena Park twice before, but
never at this time of year. It was located in the wooded area in the
south-east corner of the park on the path that runs parallel to 164th
Street.

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[nysbirds-l] Yellow-bellied sapsucker in Kissena Park, Queens NYC

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

A quick walk through Kissena Park netted lots of fledgling robins, a
mildly surprising wood thrush and a very surprising yellow-bellied
sapsucker. I have seen sapsuckers in Kissena Park twice before, but
never at this time of year. It was located in the wooded area in the
south-east corner of the park on the path that runs parallel to 164th
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[nysbirds-l] A chance to volunteer with the NYC Audubon: Harbor Herons Foraging Survey 2012

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I'm forwarding this email I received today from the NYC Audubon. I
have participated in the project the last three summers and had a lot
of fun. It is watching wading birds in the NYC area to find out where
they are feeding.


-- Forwarded message --
From: John Rowden 
Date: Mon, Apr 9, 2012 at 5:24 PM
Subject: Harbor Herons Foraging Survey 2012
To: John Rowden , "Susan B. Elbin"



Hey all,

I hope you survived the winter (such as it was) relatively unscathed!
You're receiving this email because you've either participated in our
Harbor Heron Foraging Study as a Citizen Scientist before or have
expressed an interest in doing so.

For this year, you may have already seen returning egrets and we are
gearing up for another year of data collection for the study starting
at the beginning of May; we hope you will be able to participate
again.

I wanted to let you know about two upcoming orientation/training
sessions we'll be having for the HHFS. If you've participated in the
project before you don't need to attend (but are certainly welcome
to). If you haven't participated I encourage you to attend one of
them. They are:
Saturday, April 21st at 9 am
Tuesday, April 24th at 6:30 pm
Both sessions will be held in our offices at 71 W. 23rd Street, Suite
1523 and will last approximately two hours. Please let me know if
you'll be attending, so we'll know how much materials to have on hand.

If you can collect data for us again and won't be at one of the
training sessions, please let me know that you are available and if
you would like to continue your data collection at the site you
covered last year or if you would like a different site. Prior to May
I'll let everyone know about the schedule and any updates to
protocols.

Please feel free to circulate this information around your network. We
are always looking for more volunteers for this program! And please
let me know if you have any thoughts or questions.

Thanks,
John
--
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Associate Director, Citizen Science and Outreach
New York City Audubon
71 West 23rd Street, Suite 1523
New York, NY 10010
Tel: 212.691.7483
Fax: 212.924.3870
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[nysbirds-l] A chance to volunteer with the NYC Audubon: Harbor Herons Foraging Survey 2012

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I'm forwarding this email I received today from the NYC Audubon. I
have participated in the project the last three summers and had a lot
of fun. It is watching wading birds in the NYC area to find out where
they are feeding.


-- Forwarded message --
From: John Rowden jrow...@nycaudubon.org
Date: Mon, Apr 9, 2012 at 5:24 PM
Subject: Harbor Herons Foraging Survey 2012
To: John Rowden jrow...@nycaudubon.org, Susan B. Elbin
sel...@nycaudubon.org


Hey all,

I hope you survived the winter (such as it was) relatively unscathed!
You're receiving this email because you've either participated in our
Harbor Heron Foraging Study as a Citizen Scientist before or have
expressed an interest in doing so.

For this year, you may have already seen returning egrets and we are
gearing up for another year of data collection for the study starting
at the beginning of May; we hope you will be able to participate
again.

I wanted to let you know about two upcoming orientation/training
sessions we'll be having for the HHFS. If you've participated in the
project before you don't need to attend (but are certainly welcome
to). If you haven't participated I encourage you to attend one of
them. They are:
Saturday, April 21st at 9 am
Tuesday, April 24th at 6:30 pm
Both sessions will be held in our offices at 71 W. 23rd Street, Suite
1523 and will last approximately two hours. Please let me know if
you'll be attending, so we'll know how much materials to have on hand.

If you can collect data for us again and won't be at one of the
training sessions, please let me know that you are available and if
you would like to continue your data collection at the site you
covered last year or if you would like a different site. Prior to May
I'll let everyone know about the schedule and any updates to
protocols.

Please feel free to circulate this information around your network. We
are always looking for more volunteers for this program! And please
let me know if you have any thoughts or questions.

Thanks,
John
--
John Rowden, PhD
Associate Director, Citizen Science and Outreach
New York City Audubon
71 West 23rd Street, Suite 1523
New York, NY 10010
Tel: 212.691.7483
Fax: 212.924.3870
NYC Audubon is a grassroots community that works for the protection of
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[nysbirds-l] Alley Pond Park, Forest Park and Fort Tilden Queens, NYC

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

Monday at the Alley Pond Environmental Center (APEC) in Queens, NYC I
spotted a blue-winged teal and a first of the year for me great blue
heron at the marsh restoration. There is a new walkway at APEC that
leads into the marshes and it should be a good spot for birding. The
old walkway was good. The Oakland Lake section of Alley Pond Park had
a pair of pied-bill grebes along with other waterfowl.

Forest Park at the Streck Pond was quiet yesterday with the highlight
being a pair of red-tail hawks and a yellow-bellied sapsucker.

Fort Tilden had a variety of waterfowl. The numbers of any one species
were low, but there were a variety of species, including three I had
not seen before. Most of the waterbirds were located around the
fisherman's parking lot. Some commercial fishing boats were dragging
along the shore in the eastern section of the park. I thought this
trawling might scare off the birds, but it seemed to push the birds
towards the shore around the western part of the park where I spotted
eiders, scoters, long-tailed ducks and loons.

Alley Pond Park:
Canada Goose  8
Mute Swan  2
Gadwall  12
American Black Duck  1
Mallard  19
Blue-winged Teal  1
Northern Shoveler  5
Lesser Scaup  2
Hooded Merganser  3
Ruddy Duck  9
Pied-billed Grebe  2
Double-crested Cormorant  1
Great Blue Heron  1
American Coot  4
Killdeer  2
Ring-billed Gull  1
Rock Pigeon  24
Mourning Dove  2
Red-bellied Woodpecker  1
Downy Woodpecker  1
Blue Jay  1
Black-capped Chickadee  1
American Robin  3
European Starling  2
Song Sparrow  4
White-throated Sparrow  6
Northern Cardinal  2
Red-winged Blackbird  9
Boat-tailed Grackle  1
House Sparrow

Forest Park:
Mallard  7
Red-tailed Hawk  2
Ring-billed Gull  1
Rock Pigeon  5
Mourning Dove  1
Red-bellied Woodpecker  2
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker  1
Downy Woodpecker  1
Blue Jay  5
Black-capped Chickadee  1
Tufted Titmouse  4
American Robin  6
European Starling  2
Song Sparrow  1
White-throated Sparrow  4
Dark-eyed Junco  3
Northern Cardinal  2
Red-winged Blackbird  1
House Sparrow  1

Fort Tilden:
Common Eider  1
Surf Scoter  1
White-winged Scoter  1
Black Scoter  3
scoter sp.  10
Long-tailed Duck  3
Red-throated Loon  1
Common Loon  2
Northern Gannet  3
Ring-billed Gull  1
Herring Gull  5
Lesser Black-backed Gull  1
Great Black-backed Gull  4
gull sp.  20
Rock Pigeon  2
Downy Woodpecker  1
Fish Crow  2
Black-capped Chickadee  1
American Robin  5
Northern Mockingbird  1
European Starling  8
Fox Sparrow  1
Song Sparrow  2
White-throated Sparrow  2
Northern Cardinal  1
House Sparrow  2

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[nysbirds-l] Alley Pond Park, Forest Park and Fort Tilden Queens, NYC

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

Monday at the Alley Pond Environmental Center (APEC) in Queens, NYC I
spotted a blue-winged teal and a first of the year for me great blue
heron at the marsh restoration. There is a new walkway at APEC that
leads into the marshes and it should be a good spot for birding. The
old walkway was good. The Oakland Lake section of Alley Pond Park had
a pair of pied-bill grebes along with other waterfowl.

Forest Park at the Streck Pond was quiet yesterday with the highlight
being a pair of red-tail hawks and a yellow-bellied sapsucker.

Fort Tilden had a variety of waterfowl. The numbers of any one species
were low, but there were a variety of species, including three I had
not seen before. Most of the waterbirds were located around the
fisherman's parking lot. Some commercial fishing boats were dragging
along the shore in the eastern section of the park. I thought this
trawling might scare off the birds, but it seemed to push the birds
towards the shore around the western part of the park where I spotted
eiders, scoters, long-tailed ducks and loons.

Alley Pond Park:
Canada Goose  8
Mute Swan  2
Gadwall  12
American Black Duck  1
Mallard  19
Blue-winged Teal  1
Northern Shoveler  5
Lesser Scaup  2
Hooded Merganser  3
Ruddy Duck  9
Pied-billed Grebe  2
Double-crested Cormorant  1
Great Blue Heron  1
American Coot  4
Killdeer  2
Ring-billed Gull  1
Rock Pigeon  24
Mourning Dove  2
Red-bellied Woodpecker  1
Downy Woodpecker  1
Blue Jay  1
Black-capped Chickadee  1
American Robin  3
European Starling  2
Song Sparrow  4
White-throated Sparrow  6
Northern Cardinal  2
Red-winged Blackbird  9
Boat-tailed Grackle  1
House Sparrow

Forest Park:
Mallard  7
Red-tailed Hawk  2
Ring-billed Gull  1
Rock Pigeon  5
Mourning Dove  1
Red-bellied Woodpecker  2
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker  1
Downy Woodpecker  1
Blue Jay  5
Black-capped Chickadee  1
Tufted Titmouse  4
American Robin  6
European Starling  2
Song Sparrow  1
White-throated Sparrow  4
Dark-eyed Junco  3
Northern Cardinal  2
Red-winged Blackbird  1
House Sparrow  1

Fort Tilden:
Common Eider  1
Surf Scoter  1
White-winged Scoter  1
Black Scoter  3
scoter sp.  10
Long-tailed Duck  3
Red-throated Loon  1
Common Loon  2
Northern Gannet  3
Ring-billed Gull  1
Herring Gull  5
Lesser Black-backed Gull  1
Great Black-backed Gull  4
gull sp.  20
Rock Pigeon  2
Downy Woodpecker  1
Fish Crow  2
Black-capped Chickadee  1
American Robin  5
Northern Mockingbird  1
European Starling  8
Fox Sparrow  1
Song Sparrow  2
White-throated Sparrow  2
Northern Cardinal  1
House Sparrow  2

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[nysbirds-l] Eurasian widgeon at Massapequa Preserve and Firsts of Season at Jamaica NWR

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I spotted one Eurasian Widgeon at the Massapequa Reservoir (the pond
next to the LIRR station) and fourteen American Widgeon at the first
pond north of the reservoir, along with first of season Carolina Wren,
Northern Cardinal, Great Egret and others.

At the Massapequa Reservoir and the two ponds north of it yesterday:
Canada Goose  16
Mute Swan  8
Gadwall  11
Eurasian Wigeon  1
American Wigeon  14
Mallard  17
Green-winged Teal  1
Lesser Scaup  6
Hooded Merganser  2
Ruddy Duck  3
Pied-billed Grebe  1
Great Egret  1
American Coot  4
Ring-billed Gull  35
Herring Gull  5
Great Black-backed Gull  1
Rock Pigeon  2
Mourning Dove  2
Red-bellied Woodpecker  1
Carolina Wren  1
American Robin  4
Song Sparrow  1
White-throated Sparrow  5
White-crowned Sparrow  1
Northern Cardinal  4
Red-winged Blackbird  4
Common Grackle  1
House Sparrow  2

I spotted some first of the season birds for me and not yet posted to
this list-serve or ebird, American Oystercatcher and Tree Swallow.
Both were at the West Pond

Today at Jamaica Bay NWR, mostly at the West Pond:
Brant  100
Canada Goose  40
Mute Swan  20
Gadwall  8
American Black Duck  10
Mallard  17
Northern Shoveler  12
Northern Pintail  2
Green-winged Teal  2
Greater Scaup  20
Lesser Scaup  3
Greater/Lesser Scaup  100
Bufflehead  5
Hooded Merganser  4
Ruddy Duck  400
Double-crested Cormorant  2
American Coot  2
American Oystercatcher  1
Ring-billed Gull  6
Herring Gull  4
Great Black-backed Gull  2
gull sp.  50
American Crow  1
Fish Crow  4
Tree Swallow  6
Carolina Wren  1
American Robin  2
Northern Mockingbird  2
Yellow-rumped Warbler  2
Northern Cardinal  1
Red-winged Blackbird  3
House Sparrow  2

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[nysbirds-l] Eurasian widgeon at Massapequa Preserve and Firsts of Season at Jamaica NWR

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I spotted one Eurasian Widgeon at the Massapequa Reservoir (the pond
next to the LIRR station) and fourteen American Widgeon at the first
pond north of the reservoir, along with first of season Carolina Wren,
Northern Cardinal, Great Egret and others.

At the Massapequa Reservoir and the two ponds north of it yesterday:
Canada Goose  16
Mute Swan  8
Gadwall  11
Eurasian Wigeon  1
American Wigeon  14
Mallard  17
Green-winged Teal  1
Lesser Scaup  6
Hooded Merganser  2
Ruddy Duck  3
Pied-billed Grebe  1
Great Egret  1
American Coot  4
Ring-billed Gull  35
Herring Gull  5
Great Black-backed Gull  1
Rock Pigeon  2
Mourning Dove  2
Red-bellied Woodpecker  1
Carolina Wren  1
American Robin  4
Song Sparrow  1
White-throated Sparrow  5
White-crowned Sparrow  1
Northern Cardinal  4
Red-winged Blackbird  4
Common Grackle  1
House Sparrow  2

I spotted some first of the season birds for me and not yet posted to
this list-serve or ebird, American Oystercatcher and Tree Swallow.
Both were at the West Pond

Today at Jamaica Bay NWR, mostly at the West Pond:
Brant  100
Canada Goose  40
Mute Swan  20
Gadwall  8
American Black Duck  10
Mallard  17
Northern Shoveler  12
Northern Pintail  2
Green-winged Teal  2
Greater Scaup  20
Lesser Scaup  3
Greater/Lesser Scaup  100
Bufflehead  5
Hooded Merganser  4
Ruddy Duck  400
Double-crested Cormorant  2
American Coot  2
American Oystercatcher  1
Ring-billed Gull  6
Herring Gull  4
Great Black-backed Gull  2
gull sp.  50
American Crow  1
Fish Crow  4
Tree Swallow  6
Carolina Wren  1
American Robin  2
Northern Mockingbird  2
Yellow-rumped Warbler  2
Northern Cardinal  1
Red-winged Blackbird  3
House Sparrow  2

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[nysbirds-l] Follow up to NYC Audubon's Winter Eco-cruise

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I forgot to include the two species of duck that were seen, Greater
Scaup and Common Goldeneye.

I will also note that the list I posted was the list for everyone
aboard, about 50 people, and not everyone saw all the species.

If anyone saw anything that was or wasn't on the list I posted feel
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[nysbirds-l] New York City Audubon Winter Eco-cruise

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

This past Sunday afternoon the NYC chapter of the Audubon Society
sponsored a bird and seal watching cruise in lower New York Harbor.

The group on board saw harbor seals and an interesting set of birds
with six species of gulls being the highlight.

The total list for the group:
Brant
Canada Goose
Bufflehead
Red-breasted Merganser
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Cormorant
Red-tailed Hawk
Peregrine Falcon
Purple Sandpiper
Bonaparte's Gull
Ring-billed Gull
Herring Gull
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Glaucous Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Rock Pigeon

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[nysbirds-l] Follow up to NYC Audubon's Winter Eco-cruise

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I forgot to include the two species of duck that were seen, Greater
Scaup and Common Goldeneye.

I will also note that the list I posted was the list for everyone
aboard, about 50 people, and not everyone saw all the species.

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[nysbirds-l] American bittern at Jamaica Bay NWR, swallows at Flushing Meadows Park and other Queens sightings

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

This morning I spotted five swallow species (barn, tree, northern
rough-wing, bank and cliff) at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. They were
present in large numbers around Meadow Lake and in other parts of the
park that I usually don't see them. They were perching on phragmites
in such numbers that the reeds were bending to the breaking point.

On Tuesday I spotted an American Bittern, my first in over three
years, in the phragmites next to Big John's Pond. I was walking
quietly on my way to the East Pond, and I heard an unusual bird call
coming from the reeds. After a few steps I saw some movement in the
reeds, so I stopped and looked. I saw the bittern for a minute or two
then it moved out of sight deeper into the phragmites.

On Monday I birded the mountain bike paths at Cunningham Park. In the
first ten minutes at the entrance on Francis Lewis Blvd. I saw four
warblers species, orioles and 2 thrush species. I think Cunningham
Park is an overlooked site for birding in Queens.

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[nysbirds-l] American bittern at Jamaica Bay NWR, swallows at Flushing Meadows Park and other Queens sightings

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

This morning I spotted five swallow species (barn, tree, northern
rough-wing, bank and cliff) at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. They were
present in large numbers around Meadow Lake and in other parts of the
park that I usually don't see them. They were perching on phragmites
in such numbers that the reeds were bending to the breaking point.

On Tuesday I spotted an American Bittern, my first in over three
years, in the phragmites next to Big John's Pond. I was walking
quietly on my way to the East Pond, and I heard an unusual bird call
coming from the reeds. After a few steps I saw some movement in the
reeds, so I stopped and looked. I saw the bittern for a minute or two
then it moved out of sight deeper into the phragmites.

On Monday I birded the mountain bike paths at Cunningham Park. In the
first ten minutes at the entrance on Francis Lewis Blvd. I saw four
warblers species, orioles and 2 thrush species. I think Cunningham
Park is an overlooked site for birding in Queens.

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[nysbirds-l] Owls in Queens NYC; morning in Kissena Park

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

While looking out my window of my Fresh Meadows, Queens apartment last
night I saw a great-horned owl.

I’m not sure where the owl came from. I know from ebird owls are seen
fairly regularly at Alley Pond Park, but that park is a few miles away
from my apartment. From photos I was shown by another birder a few
years ago large owls were nesting in Kissena Park. Kissena Park is a
few blocks away from my apartment. Maybe the owl was from Kissena
Park.

Has anyone else seen owls in central Queens outside of Alley Pond Park?

This morning at Kissena Park I spotted a red-shouldered hawk and the
five species of sparrows.

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[nysbirds-l] Owls in Queens NYC; morning in Kissena Park

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

While looking out my window of my Fresh Meadows, Queens apartment last
night I saw a great-horned owl.

I’m not sure where the owl came from. I know from ebird owls are seen
fairly regularly at Alley Pond Park, but that park is a few miles away
from my apartment. From photos I was shown by another birder a few
years ago large owls were nesting in Kissena Park. Kissena Park is a
few blocks away from my apartment. Maybe the owl was from Kissena
Park.

Has anyone else seen owls in central Queens outside of Alley Pond Park?

This morning at Kissena Park I spotted a red-shouldered hawk and the
five species of sparrows.

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[nysbirds-l] Bluebird at Kissena Park Queens, NYC

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I had a good look at a bluebird at Kissena Park this afternoon. It was
in the patch of trees between the grassy hill and the phragmities
marsh just south of Kissena Lake. As usual there were lots of sparrows
at the park. There were also several first of the year species.


Mallard 14
Northern Shoveler 4
Ring-necked Pheasant 2
Double-crested Cormorant 6
Black-crowned Night-Heron 1
Ring-billed Gull 50
Rock Pigeon 4
Mourning Dove 5
Belted Kingfisher 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Downy Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker 12
Blue Jay 6
Black-capped Chickadee 1
Tufted Titmouse 1
Brown Creeper 3
Carolina Wren 1
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 6
Eastern Bluebird 1
Veery 2
Hermit Thrush 1
American Robin 50
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 60
Yellow-rumped Warbler 1
Palm Warbler 9
Black-and-white Warbler 1
American Tree Sparrow 1
Chipping Sparrow 2
Savannah Sparrow 2
Song Sparrow 10
White-throated Sparrow 6
White-crowned Sparrow 1
Dark-eyed Junco 3
Northern Cardinal 10
Red-winged Blackbird 20
American Goldfinch 2
House Sparrow 5

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[nysbirds-l] Bluebird at Kissena Park Queens, NYC

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I had a good look at a bluebird at Kissena Park this afternoon. It was
in the patch of trees between the grassy hill and the phragmities
marsh just south of Kissena Lake. As usual there were lots of sparrows
at the park. There were also several first of the year species.


Mallard 14
Northern Shoveler 4
Ring-necked Pheasant 2
Double-crested Cormorant 6
Black-crowned Night-Heron 1
Ring-billed Gull 50
Rock Pigeon 4
Mourning Dove 5
Belted Kingfisher 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Downy Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker 12
Blue Jay 6
Black-capped Chickadee 1
Tufted Titmouse 1
Brown Creeper 3
Carolina Wren 1
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 6
Eastern Bluebird 1
Veery 2
Hermit Thrush 1
American Robin 50
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 60
Yellow-rumped Warbler 1
Palm Warbler 9
Black-and-white Warbler 1
American Tree Sparrow 1
Chipping Sparrow 2
Savannah Sparrow 2
Song Sparrow 10
White-throated Sparrow 6
White-crowned Sparrow 1
Dark-eyed Junco 3
Northern Cardinal 10
Red-winged Blackbird 20
American Goldfinch 2
House Sparrow 5

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[nysbirds-l] Alley Pond Park, Kissena Park, Flushing Meadow Corona Park and Fort Tilden

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

At Alley Pond Park in Queens NYC as Sy Schiff noted the kettle ponds
were iced over, but Oakland Lake has been ice free. On Wednesday and
Thursday There were a variety of ducks, including lesser scaup, ruddy,
gadwall, shovelers, black and mallards. Also present were coots and my
first of the year pied-billed grebe.

At Fort Tilden Queens NYC on Friday there was a lesser black-backed
gull. It was a lifer for me. It was feeding on a horseshoe crab next
to greater black-backed gulls which made identifying it easier. Also
present were red-breasted mergansers, a common loon and cedar
waxwings.

At Flushing Meadow Corona Park Queens NYC on Saturday were lots of
brants and above average for the park numbers of hooded and
red-breasted mergansers.

At Kissena Park Queens NYC this morning the highlight was sparrows,
including early spring arrivals field and chipping sparrows. Other
sparrows were swamp, fox (red), american tree, white-throated and
song.

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[nysbirds-l] Alley Pond Park, Kissena Park, Flushing Meadow Corona Park and Fort Tilden

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

At Alley Pond Park in Queens NYC as Sy Schiff noted the kettle ponds
were iced over, but Oakland Lake has been ice free. On Wednesday and
Thursday There were a variety of ducks, including lesser scaup, ruddy,
gadwall, shovelers, black and mallards. Also present were coots and my
first of the year pied-billed grebe.

At Fort Tilden Queens NYC on Friday there was a lesser black-backed
gull. It was a lifer for me. It was feeding on a horseshoe crab next
to greater black-backed gulls which made identifying it easier. Also
present were red-breasted mergansers, a common loon and cedar
waxwings.

At Flushing Meadow Corona Park Queens NYC on Saturday were lots of
brants and above average for the park numbers of hooded and
red-breasted mergansers.

At Kissena Park Queens NYC this morning the highlight was sparrows,
including early spring arrivals field and chipping sparrows. Other
sparrows were swamp, fox (red), american tree, white-throated and
song.

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[nysbirds-l] Snow geese at JBNWR

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

A large flock of snow geese has arrived at the Jamaica Bay NWR. 200+
geese were in the salt marshes west of West Pond at 2:30pm. I entered
200 snow geese into e-bird, and e-bird considers this an unusual
sighting, so I'm passing it on.

Also at the refuge were a great cormorant and 1+ common mergansers,
both first of season for me.

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[nysbirds-l] Snow geese at JBNWR

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

A large flock of snow geese has arrived at the Jamaica Bay NWR. 200+
geese were in the salt marshes west of West Pond at 2:30pm. I entered
200 snow geese into e-bird, and e-bird considers this an unusual
sighting, so I'm passing it on.

Also at the refuge were a great cormorant and 1+ common mergansers,
both first of season for me.

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