[nysbirds-l] Lark Sparrow At Croton Pt.

[Ken McDermott]

 Encouraged by Carena Pooth's recent sighting and her directions this afternoon well known artist Lisa O'Gormon and I made the swift trip down to Croton Pt. Park to check in on the Lark Sparrow so often reported recently.  Passing by the "toll booth" at the park office we quickly spotted several birders off to our left with scopes and binocs pointing in our general direction.  We pulled into the first road to the left, making sure not to block any traffic. What a pleasant surprise to find Tom Burke, Gail Benson, Tom Crepet and Jane Vecchioni looking our way.  Scanning the ground between them and us I quickly saw several Juncos and the hoped for LASP feeding together in the grass. We watched it for the next 25 minutes or so and had wonderful views. Upstate birder John McBride joined in and got a few good shots doing some diga-scoping. A "lifer" for him, Lisa, Tom Crepet & Jane V. and a year bird and Westchester bird for me.  A nice way to close out the year - - - - good birds and good friends..Happy New Year all.Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] Lark Sparrow At Croton Pt.

[Ken McDermott]

 Encouraged by Carena Pooth's recent sighting and her directions this afternoon well known artist Lisa O'Gormon and I made the swift trip down to Croton Pt. Park to check in on the Lark Sparrow so often reported recently.  Passing by the "toll booth" at the park office we quickly spotted several birders off to our left with scopes and binocs pointing in our general direction.  We pulled into the first road to the left, making sure not to block any traffic. What a pleasant surprise to find Tom Burke, Gail Benson, Tom Crepet and Jane Vecchioni looking our way.  Scanning the ground between them and us I quickly saw several Juncos and the hoped for LASP feeding together in the grass. We watched it for the next 25 minutes or so and had wonderful views. Upstate birder John McBride joined in and got a few good shots doing some diga-scoping. A "lifer" for him, Lisa, Tom Crepet & Jane V. and a year bird and Westchester bird for me.  A nice way to close out the year - - - - good birds and good friends..Happy New Year all.Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] Osprey in NY

[Ken McDermott]

 Seeing the recent posts related to the subject and being Chairman of the Avian Records Committee of the Edgar A. Mearns Bird Club in Orange County I can tell you that there are NO records of Osprey nesting at any time in our county. It is an issue that I try to remain conscious of because there are many locations with varied habitats that look like they should be ideal for them. Seeing them yearly nesting at the Bashakill Wildlife Area and not being very far from that I have been expecting that one find day we would find them.  One of the strong locations is the miles of waterfront on the Hudson River on the Eastern edge of our county.  It is easy to picture pairs of them finding suitable habitat and yet we have not had that happen yet.  Hope springs eternal because the finding of Bald Eagles nesting in this county about 7 years ago was the FIRST time since Dr. Mearns had found them nesting in Highland Falls in 1890 and now we know of five nesting sites within the county. We'll keep looking! Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] Montgomery Caracara

[Ken McDermott]

 Today I spent from about 1:30pm to 4:00pm looking for the Caracara at the golf course, up the road from there where I has perched and across the river at its' ORIGINAL location without finding the bird.  There were other birders also in the area and none were successful today. Not good news for those who were not able to get here during the week and were counting on a weekend trip. If any good reports come in we will let all know.Best wishes and GOOD BIRDING, Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] Montgomery Caracara

[Ken McDermott]

Today I spent from about 1:30pm to 4:00pm looking for the Caracara at the golf course, up the road from there where I has perched and across the river at its' ORIGINAL location without finding the bird. There were other birders also in the area and none were successful today. Not good news for those who were not able to get here during the week and were counting on a weekend trip. If any good reports come in we will let all know.Best wishes and GOOD BIRDING,Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] gyrfalcon _ _ _ YES!

[Ken McDermott]

 hI fOLKS, That outstanding  GYRFALCON is being seen right now on Old Fort Road, Shawangunk Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] gyrfalcon _ _ _ YES!

[Ken McDermott]

hI fOLKS,That outstanding GYRFALCON is being seen right now on Old Fort Road, ShawangunkKen McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] LALOs in Orange County

[Ken McDermott]

 Hi Folks, As in years past Missionland Road in Pine Island has risen to the position of "most reliable place" for LAPLAND LONGSPURS over the last two days.  Yesterday I had a message from Rob Stone in the early afternoon that there was a large collection there.  When I got out to there about 3:20pm I was able to find them all hanging around together and I had NINETEEN of them - - - - - the biggest number of this winter visitor that I have ever had in the area.  Several were coming into breeding plumage. Having passed the word on I was pleased to hear from Bill Fiero that he was out there today and he had about a dozen.  Joe Cullen got out there in mid-afternoon and was able to enjoy three of the Longspurs. If the weather stays reabarsonable, NOW is the time to be SLOWLY driving Missionland Road for its' rewards. Good luck and GOOD BIRDING,   Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] LALOs in Orange County

[Ken McDermott]

Hi Folks,As in years past Missionland Road in Pine Island has risen to the position of "most reliable place" for LAPLAND LONGSPURS over the last two days. Yesterday I had a message from Rob Stone in the early afternoon that there was a large collection there. When I got out to there about 3:20pm I was able to find them all hanging around together and I had NINETEEN of them - - - - - the biggest number of this winter visitor that I have ever had in the area. Several were coming into breeding plumage.Having passed the word on I was pleased to hear from Bill Fiero that he was out there today and he had about a dozen. Joe Cullen got out there in mid-afternoon and was able to enjoy three of the Longspurs.If the weather stays reabarsonable, NOW is the time to be SLOWLY driving Missionland Road for its' rewards.Good luck and GOOD BIRDING,Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] Galeville Nighthawks

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 I stopped by at  "Galeville" (now know as the Shawangunk Grasslands NWR) late this afternoon just because I enjoy the peace, solitude and beauty of the place.  At 5:10pm a flight of COMMON NIGHTHAWKS passed through and by actual count there was sixteen(16) of them.  The biggest number that I have ever had!  Three No. Harriers, three Red-tailed Hawks(one of them very pale in color) and a lovely male American Kestrel, an Eatern Phoebe and a lingering Catbird completed the picture.  A place worth checking out any day of the year. Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] Galeville Nighthawks

[Ken McDermott]

I stopped by at "Galeville" (now know as the Shawangunk Grasslands NWR) late this afternoon just because I enjoy the peace, solitude and beauty of the place. At 5:10pm a flight of COMMON NIGHTHAWKS passed through and by actual count there was sixteen(16) of them. The biggest number that I have ever had! Three No. Harriers, three Red-tailed Hawks(one of them very pale in color)and a lovely male American Kestrel, an Eatern Phoebe and a lingering Catbirdcompleted the picture. A place worth checking out any day of the year.Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] Ed Treacy

[Ken McDermott]

Dear Friends, It is sad to report that the Edgar A. MearnsBird Club's last founding member, Ed Treacy, passed away peacefully on Friday evening 9/5.    Arrangements will be posted when they are known.   Ed was the Region 9 compiler of THE KINGBIRD for at least 10 years back in the 80's.  Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] Ed Treacy

[Ken McDermott]

Dear Friends,It is sad to reportthat theEdgar A. MearnsBird Club's last founding member, Ed Treacy, passed away peacefully on Friday evening 9/5. Arrangements will be posted when they are known. Ed was the Region 9 compiler of THE KINGBIRD for at least 10 years back in the 80's.Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] Fire News

[Ken McDermott]

 Dear fellow birders, I have it on very good authority today that one of our favorite dining places when we are out in the Black Dirt area of the county is closed for about a month.  A fire struck the HARVEST CAFE in Pine Island about two weeks ago so repairs must be made and then George says he will be reopened.  So be sure to bring your lunch when you're out that way. Best wishes, Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] Fire News

[Ken McDermott]

Dearfellow birders,I have it on very good authority today that one of our favorite dining places when we are out in the Black Dirt area of the county is closed for about a month. A fire struck the HARVEST CAFE in Pine Island about two weeks ago so repairs must be made and then George says he will be reopened. So be sure to bring your lunch when you're out that way.Best wishes,Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] RBA today

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 From: Ken McDermott Date: Apr 1, 2014 10:52:00 PMSubject: RBA today  Hi Folks, The report of a "Blue Morph Snowy Owl" in Orange County caused quit a stir in birding circles today.  Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] Snowy Conditions

[Ken McDermott]

 This incursion of Snowy Owls has been incredible and I NEVER get bored of seeking them.  Today for the 10th day since Nov. 26, 2013 I have found one ; this one also in Orange County.  It was on Missionland Road and at some distance but well seen with a friend named Mike and two other people.  It was very likely the same bird that I had found on Sunday sitting atop a telephone pole at the intersection with Carnation. A search at the Warren Sod Farm off County Rte 12(Lower Road) produced two "Gray Ghosts" and a Rough-legged Hawk, as did Missionland, but no Snowy this time.  Still it has been a VERY special season! Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] Snowy Conditions

[Ken McDermott]

This incursion of Snowy Owls has been incredible and I NEVER get bored of seeking them. Today for the 10th day since Nov. 26, 2013 I have found one; this one also in Orange County. It was on Missionland Road and at some distance but well seen with a friend named Mike and two other people. It was very likely the same bird that I had found on Sunday sitting atop a telephone poleat the intersection withCarnation. A search at the Warren Sod Farm off County Rte 12(Lower Road) produced two "Gray Ghosts" and a Rough-legged Hawk, as did Missionland, but no Snowy this time. Still it has been a VERY special season!Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] Snowy continues and when does winter become boring!

[Ken McDermott]

 This afternoon, having been told that the Snowy Owl was still being seen at the old Warren Sod Farm(I have NO idea in the world what it is now called) off Lower Road in the black dirt area of Orange County, I took a quick trip out there to enjoy the bird again and also to wallow in the ability to have seen Snowy Owls on nine days during this winter season and 7 times in Orange County! While enjoying the Owl with Carol Linguanti, her husband and his Aunt as well as Lee Hunter & Debbie Powell we all witnessed three HUGE flights of mixed Icterids all headed in a direct northerly direction. The totals I would estimate at 4-5000 birds. It seemed extremely early and not so wise a choice considering the upcoming forecasts.  Have others been seeing this?  It is way too early according to my records but it was happening. After leaving the owl, who then was atop the silver silo right on the edge of Lower Road, Co. Rte 12, I went east to look for the Canada Geese that were pouring in chevrons in that direction and I caught up to them on Onion Road.  Scanning I found no other types of Geese but I DID find a beautiful PEREGRINE FALCON, large enough that it was almost without question of female and it was feeding on a recent kill. It sure is winter but it is far from boring! GOOD BIRDING, Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] Snowy continues and when does winter become boring!

[Ken McDermott]

This afternoon, having been told that the Snowy Owl was still being seen at the old Warren Sod Farm(I have NO idea in the world what it is now called) off Lower Road in the black dirt area of Orange County, I took a quick trip out there to enjoy the bird again and also to wallow in the ability to have seen Snowy Owls on nine days during this winter season and 7 times in Orange County!While enjoying the Owl with Carol Linguanti, her husband and his Aunt as well as Lee Hunter  Debbie Powell we all witnessedthree HUGE flights of mixed Icterids all headed in a direct northerly direction.The totals I would estimate at 4-5000 birds.It seemed extremely early and not so wise a choice considering the upcoming forecasts. Have others been seeing this? It is way too early according to my records but it was happening.After leaving the owl, who then was atop the silver silo right on the edge of Lower Road, Co. Rte 12, I went east to lookfor the Canada Geese that were pouring in chevrons in that direction and I caught up to them on Onion Road. Scanning I found no other types of Geese but I DID find a beautiful PEREGRINE FALCON, large enough that it was almost without question of female and it was feeding on a recent kill.It sure is winter but it is far from boring!GOOD BIRDING,Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] Roaming Orange County

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 This afternoon Bruce Nott and I joined together and did some roaming in the black dirt area near Pine Island and without any target area or birds we had a very pleasant variety.  On Indiana Road we had 5 Rough-legged Hawks, 4 Red-tails and three Harriers.   On Skinner Lane we ran into a few small flocks of Horned Lark and then a larger group in which we found Snow Buntings and Lapland Longspurs as well.  On Missionland it was a pleasant surprise to spot a SNOWY OWL sitting on top of a telephone pole at Carnation while at DeBuck's Sod Farm we had a screaming adult Peregrine Falcon make a mid-air snatch and then feed atop a telephone pole.  A fun afternoon with gifts found only in winter. Good Birding, Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] Roaming Orange County

[Ken McDermott]

This afternoon Bruce Nott and I joined together and did some roaming in the black dirt area near Pine Islandand without any target area or birds we had a very pleasant variety. On Indiana Road we had 5 Rough-legged Hawks, 4 Red-tails and three Harriers. On Skinner Lane we ran into a few small flocks of Horned Lark and then a larger group in which we found Snow Buntings and Lapland Longspurs as well. On Missionland it was a pleasant surprise to spot a SNOWY OWL sitting on top of a telephone pole at Carnation while at DeBuck's Sod Farm we had a screaming adult Peregrine Falcon make a mid-air snatch and then feed atop a telephone pole. A fun afternoon with gifts found only in winter.Good Birding,Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] 3,000 Gulls on the Hudson in Newburgh

[Ken McDermott]

 It seems that every day this week Curt and I have been drawn to the Hudson in Newburgh in hopes of finding some "goodies" and we have not been disappointed - - - - - typically there have been good numbers of Bald Eagles of varied ages to observe and enjoy and two days ago I found 11 REDHEADS, all drakes.  Today the rewards were an estimated 3,000 assorted gulls of the Greater Black-backed, Herring and Ring-billed variety and a single immature ICELAND GULL of that warm cafe-au-lait color that I love so much. Great things have been found here before and so we keep looking. Good birding, Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] 3,000 Gulls on the Hudson in Newburgh

[Ken McDermott]

It seems that every day this week Curt and I have been drawn to the Hudson in Newburgh in hopes of finding some "goodies" and we have not been disappointed - - - - - typically there have been good numbers of Bald Eagles of varied ages to observe and enjoy and two days ago I found 11 REDHEADS, all drakes. Today the rewards were an estimated 3,000 assorted gulls of the Greater Black-backed, Herring and Ring-billed variety and a singleimmature ICELAND GULL of that warm cafe-au-lait color that I love so much.Great things have been found here before and so we keep looking.Good birding,Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] REDHEADS

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 From: Ken McDermott Date: Jan 7, 2014 8:25:13 PMSubject: REDHEADS   NO, not Lucille Ball!   But at 2:30pm today I stopped by Torches parking lot on the Hudson in Newburgh and 50 yards out I had a small flotilla of 11 Redhead ducks, ALL of them drakes!   That beats my old all-time high count of 6 for the county seen in Nov. 1979 by a mile.  Several calls went out and I hastened off to a doctors appointment.  When I returned almost 2 hours later I did find John Haas and Jeff Goulding but the Redheads were no where to be seen.  The Hudson is NOT usually one of the favored places for these ducks but I suspect that all inland lakes and ponds are now frozen and they had to go someplace. On second thought they may have headed to FL.! Good Birding, Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] REDHEADS

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From: Ken McDermott <terrei...@verizon.net>Date: Jan 7, 2014 8:25:13 PMSubject: REDHEADSNO, not Lucille Ball! But at 2:30pm today I stopped by Torches parking lot on the Hudson in Newburgh and 50 yards out I had a small flotilla of 11 Redhead ducks, ALL of them drakes! That beatsmy old all-time high count of 6 for the county seen in Nov. 1979 by a mile. Several calls went out and I hastened off to a doctors appointment. When I returned almost 2 hours later I did find John Haas and Jeff Goulding but the Redheads were no where to be seen. The Hudson is NOT usually one of the favored places for these ducks but I suspect that all inland lakes and ponds are now frozen and they had to go someplace. On second thought they may have headed to FL.!Good Birding,Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] Galeville

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   Hi Folks, Stopped by the Shawangunk Grasslands(I really prefer what we always called it "GALEVILLE") late this afternoon and was pleased to easily find 6 Short-eared Owls, three Rough-legged Hawks, 2 Red-tails, one Grey Ghost(male Harrier) and big numbers of Canada Geese in the air to the east.  Later I found the  Geese crowding the Wallkill River along Lippincott Road outside the Village of Wallkill.  Special "THANKS" again to Ralph Tabor, "The Mayor of Galeville", for plowing so that all could get in and enjoy that refuge. Best wishes and GOOD BIRDING, Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] Galeville

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Hi Folks,Stopped by the Shawangunk Grasslands(I really prefer what we always called it "GALEVILLE") late this afternoon and was pleased to easily find 6 Short-eared Owls, three Rough-legged Hawks, 2 Red-tails, one Grey Ghost(male Harrier)and big numbers of Canada Geese in the air to the east. Later I found the Geesecrowding the Wallkill River along Lippincott Roadoutside the Village of Wallkill. Special "THANKS"againto Ralph Tabor, "The Mayor of Galeville", for plowing so that all could get in and enjoy that refuge.Best wishes and GOOD BIRDING,Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] Galeville late Afternoon

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 Got to "Galeville", now called Shawangunk Grasslands Wildlife Refuge, in Ulster Co. about 3:00pm and IMMEDIATELY had a Short-eared Owl in flight in good light.  Over the next 1 3/4 hrs I found EIGHT Short-ears, 4 No. Harriers and 2 Red Tails.  The unofficial Mayor, Ralph Tabor, and "Santa Clause Dave" joined me for a short time.  Ralph and I both felt that there were actually more than eight of the Owls but that was the maximum that we got to vouch for.  It's always beneficial to make a stop here. Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] Galeville late Afternoon

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Got to "Galeville", now called Shawangunk Grasslands Wildlife Refuge, in Ulster Co. about 3:00pm and IMMEDIATELY had a Short-eared Owl in flight in good light. Over the next 1 3/4 hrs I found EIGHT Short-ears, 4 No. Harriers and 2 Red Tails. The unofficial Mayor, Ralph Tabor, and "Santa Clause Dave" joined me for a short time. Ralph and I both felt that there were actually more than eight of the Owls but that was the maximum that we got to vouch for. It's always beneficial to make a stop here.Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] Orange Co. Yellow-headed Blackbird

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 Fellow Birders, Last night Mearns Club President, Jeff Goulding, informed me that a fellow professional photographer friend of his had photographed a huge flock of assorted blackbirds outside Middletown and in the midst was a YELLOW-HEADED BLACKBIRD.  That interested me greatly as I had never seen one in the North East let alone Orange County. This afternoon Mearns member Lisa O'Gorman-Hofsommer and I went out in separate cars to search for that bird.  The reported location was on Airport Road, across the road from the Randall Airport (which I did not know even existed!) and the birds were along a large corn field.  I asked what part of the day was the bird seen yesterday and after checking with his friend Jeff said about 3:00pm.  We arrived just about 2:00pm and went up and down the road without seeing a single blackbird.  At the end of the road we headed back to look more carefully. Shortly we saw flocks of blackbirds joining others in the tops of trees across the corn field.  We scanned and scanned and changed locations several times.  The flock continued to grow but we did not see the bird. At 2:45pm Lisa left to get home in time for an appointment.  I scanned from in front of the airport for some time without luck.  Wanting another angle I went to a small gravel road a short distance away, parked and started scanning again with my binocs when a yellow "leaf" stood out.  Scanning closer with my scope the 'leaf' turned into THE bird - - - an adult male YELLOW-HEADED BLACKBIRD was looking straight at me and the brilliance of his color was a great reward.  The time was 3:01pm   I had seen the species before in places like Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming & Arizona but here was my New York State and Orange County bird! The call went out to Curt, John Haas, Rob Stone and Jeff.  John showed up about 3:45pm but the birds had gone silent and not a single one could be found in the trees where there had been thousands.  Both John and Rob say they will be there in the morning hoping that the bird can be refound.  Best wishes to all who go.  It's well worth the effort.   Good Birding, Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] Orange Co. Yellow-headed Blackbird

[Ken McDermott]

Fellow Birders,Last night Mearns Club President, Jeff Goulding, informed me that a fellow professional photographer friend of his had photographed a huge flock of assorted blackbirds outside Middletown and in the midst was a YELLOW-HEADED BLACKBIRD. That interested me greatly as I had never seen one in the North East let alone Orange County.This afternoon Mearns member Lisa O'Gorman-Hofsommer and I went out in separate cars to search for that bird. The reported location was on Airport Road, across the road from the Randall Airport (which I did not know even existed!) and the birds were along a large corn field. I asked what part of the day was the bird seen yesterday and after checking with his friend Jeff said about 3:00pm. We arrived just about 2:00pm and went up and down the road without seeing a single blackbird. At the end of the road we headed back to look more carefully. Shortly we saw flocks of blackbirds joining others in the tops of trees across the corn field. We scanned and scanned and changed locations several times. The flock continued to grow but we did not see the bird.At 2:45pm Lisa left to get home in time for an appointment. I scanned from in front of the airport for some time without luck. Wanting another angle I went to a small gravel road ashort distance away, parked and started scanning again with my binocs when a yellow "leaf" stood out. Scanning closer with my scope the 'leaf' turned into THE bird - - - an adult male YELLOW-HEADED BLACKBIRD was looking straight at me and the brilliance of his color was a great reward.The time was 3:01pm I had seen the species before in places like Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming  Arizona but here was my New York State and Orange County bird!The call went out to Curt, John Haas, Rob Stone and Jeff. John showed up about 3:45pm but the birds had gone silent and not a single one could be found in the trees where there had been thousands. Both John and Rob say they will be there in the morning hoping that the bird can be refound. Best wishes to all who go. It's well worth the effort. Good Birding,Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] The HUDSON - - - always rewarding!

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  Hi Folks, Today I had a 2:30pm doctors appointment in New Windsor, Orange County, which brought me into the vicinity of the City of Newburgh.  Because I was early I decided to check out a few spots before getting to the doctors' office.   At the small parking area on the north side of TORCHE'S closed off area I scanned the river and was extremely pleased to find a RED-THROATED LOON in the air on our side of the river flying south.  At first he was elevated, perhaps it had flown OVER the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge, but in a while it lowered its path and it continued down the river, it's bill tipped pointing to the water below.  I was hoping that it would land but I never saw it do that.  As Curt remembers it is very timely because it was Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, 1977 when "Beezer"(the late Benton Seguin) called us to report one at Cornwall Bay. We left the turkey cooking, piled into the car and sped off to see our life bird.  We enjoyed the turkey later! Arriving at the doctors with time to spare and only there for minor issues I was out the door quickly and off for more of the river.  At Kowawese, "Plum Point" to us oldtimers, I drove into the split and took the left hand lane into the smal park that New Windsor claims for itself.  There I was looking for Sparrows, Thrushes, waterfowl and maybe a perched Eagle as in the past I have had all those from there.  I very slowly drove in scanned and started to slowly exit but the vociferous mobbing of American Crows made me halt in my tracks.  As it was I was under THE tree where they were mobbing so I had to back up.  Not seeing the object of their aggravation I eased forward scanning the tall trees but seeing nothing.  One crow made it a point to swoop at a specific spot and veer away.  I slowly backed up to get a better view and I saw it.  There parched at the top of the tree and not IN the tree was the source of their discomfort a SNOWY OWL!!!  This one like several that I had seen this week was a hatch year bird with very heavy and dark markings.  Just think of it... a week ago today with 40+ years of active birding I had NEVER seen a Snowy Owl in Orange County and this made THREE in this county plus one yesterday In Bethel which was my and many others first ever in Sullivan Co.  All this and we know that Caren Pooth and a few others saw a different Snowy from my first two the day before yesterday.  Photos that she took clearly make it three Snowys in the black dirt area and that very day Curt found one definite Snowy on top of pallets at DeBuck's Farm on Missionland Rd with the unconfirmed possibility of their being yet another there but at a great distance.  This a.m. in talking to emplyees at the Orange County airport in Montgomery he was told that they had a Snowy there on Nov. 26th, the day some of us were enjoying what we thought was Snowy Owl #1 at Warren Sod Farms. I'd like to think it was the harassing of the Crows and not my unintentional closeness to the bird that made it pitch off and fly erratically right across the Hudson.  It landed but I could not find it from this side though I tried to scan from multiple places for it had clearly landed in Dutchess County, south of Beacon and not too far north of Bannerman's Island.  In a short time I headed to Cornwall Landing and scanned Bannerman's in the hope that the owl settled in there but I never found him again.  What I DID find on the channel marker were 5 GREAT CORMORANTS, one immature and the others adults! When I first started birding the Hudson River was often observed from many places and by many of the oldtime Mearns Bird Club members, many of which are sadly not with us any longer, some have simply moved away.  Al & Barb Merritt, Joe & Diane Bradley, Paul Jeheber, "Beezer" Seguin, Bud Lorch,  Ed Treacy and the like were stopping there daily and we would all hear about the rewards of those stops.  Today there are less access points and many of us live further inland and we don't get to check out what is going on there.  Todays stop for me was a step back in time and a walk with those old friends to a place that has rewarded us well.  If you are in the area do check it out and if you are not, find a reason to stop by and see what rewards await you. Best wishes and GREAT birding,   Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] The HUDSON - - - always rewarding!

[Ken McDermott]

Hi Folks,Today I had a 2:30pm doctors appointment in New Windsor, Orange County,which brought me into the vicinity of the City of Newburgh. Because I was early I decided to check out a few spots before getting to the doctors' office. At the smallparking area on the north side of TORCHE'S closed off area I scanned the river and was extremely pleased to find a RED-THROATED LOON in the air on our side of the river flying south. At first he was elevated, perhaps it had flown OVER the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge, but in a while it lowered its path and it continued down the river, it's bill tipped pointing to the water below. I was hoping that it would land but I never saw it do that. As Curt remembers it is very timely because it was Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, 1977 when "Beezer"(the late Benton Seguin) called us to report one at Cornwall Bay. We left the turkey cooking, piled into the car and sped off to see our life bird. We enjoyed the turkey later!Arriving at the doctors with time to spare and only there for minor issues I was out the door quickly and off for more of the river. At Kowawese, "Plum Point" to us oldtimers, I drove into the split and took the left hand lane into the smal park that New Windsor claims for itself. There I was looking for Sparrows, Thrushes, waterfowl and maybe a perched Eagle as in the past I have had all those from there. I very slowly drove in scanned and started to slowly exit but the vociferous mobbing of American Crows made me halt in my tracks. As it was I was underTHE tree where they were mobbing so I had to back up. Not seeing the object of their aggravation I eased forward scanning the tall trees but seeing nothing. One crow made it a point to swoop at a specific spot and veer away. I slowly backed up to get a better view and I saw it. There parchedat the top of the tree and not IN the tree was the source of their discomfort a SNOWY OWL!!! This one like several that I had seen this week was a hatch year bird with very heavy and dark markings. Just think of it... a week ago today with 40+ years of active birding I had NEVER seen a Snowy Owl in Orange County and this made THREE in this county plus one yesterday In Bethel which was my and many others first ever in Sullivan Co. All this and we know that Caren Pooth and a few others saw a different Snowy from my first two the day before yesterday. Photos that she took clearly make it three Snowys in the black dirt area and that very day Curt found one definite Snowy on top of pallets at DeBuck's Farm on Missionland Rd with the unconfirmed possibility of their being yet another there but at a great distance. This a.m. in talking to emplyees at the Orange County airport in Montgomery he was told that they had a Snowy there on Nov. 26th, the day some of us were enjoying what we thought was Snowy Owl #1 at Warren Sod Farms.I'd like to think it was the harassing of the Crows and not my unintentional closeness to the bird that made it pitch off and fly erratically right across the Hudson. It landed but I could not find it from this side though I tried to scan from multiple places for it had clearly landed in Dutchess County, south of Beacon and not too far north of Bannerman's Island. In a short time I headed to Cornwall Landing and scanned Bannerman's in the hope that the owl settled in there but I never found him again. What I DID find on the channel marker were 5 GREAT CORMORANTS, one immature and the others adults!When I first started birding the Hudson River was often observed from many places and by many of the oldtime Mearns Bird Club members, many of which are sadly not with us any longer, some have simply moved away. Al  Barb Merritt, Joe  Diane Bradley, Paul Jeheber, "Beezer" Seguin, Bud Lorch, Ed Treacy and the like were stopping there daily and we would all hear about the rewards of those stops. Today there are less access points and many of us live further inland and we don't get to check out what is going on there. Todays stop for me was a step back in time and a walk with those old friends to a place that has rewarded us well. If you are in the area do check it out and if you are not, find a reason to stopby and see what rewards await you.Best wishes and GREAT birding,Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] Owling

[Ken McDermott]

   Hi Folks, Stopped by "Galeville"(Shawangunk Grasslands) late this afternoon and enjoyed a visit with The Mayor, Ralph Tabor, and the Short-eared Owls rose up at 4:30pm and started their patrols.  We counted 4 of them before I left. At home in the Town of Newburgh at 10:55pm a pair of Great-horned Owls were duetting from two houses away.  I hope they have a successful nesting season later in the winter. Any Owl day is a GREAT day! Regards, Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] Owling

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Hi Folks,Stopped by "Galeville"(Shawangunk Grasslands)late this afternoon and enjoyed a visit with The Mayor, Ralph Tabor, and the Short-eared Owls rose up at 4:30pm and started their patrols. We counted 4 of them before I left.At home in the Town of Newburgh at 10:55pm a pair of Great-horned Owls were duetting from two houses away. I hope they have a successful nesting season later in the winter.Any Owl day is a GREAT day!Regards,Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] Orange Co. Black Dirt

[Ken McDermott]

 Today Mearns member Steve Schuyler came down from Woodstock and we covered some of the black dirt area to see what was around.  He was specifically hoping for Golden Plovers.  When we made a pass through Skinners Lane and all the way out through the old Warren Sod Farm we found nothing of interest at all.  We hit pay dirt when we got to the Pine Island Turf Nursery and after some disappointment we did find 77 Amer. Golden Plovers walking and feeding in a few close harvested fields and with a goodly number of Killdeer and two Harriers. At Oil City Road only a couple of Common Egrets were visible from the platform but in the NW containment, now surprisingly 23 empty of water, we had 7 Greatern Yellowlegs, 2 Lesser Yellowlegs, 2 Pectoral Sandpipers and a goodly number of Killdeer. A report that Buff-breasted Sandpipers had been seen yesterday on Indiana Road sent us over there but we did not hit on any shorebirds there other than Killdeer. Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] Orange Co. Black Dirt

[Ken McDermott]

Today Mearns member Steve Schuyler came down from Woodstock and we covered some of the black dirt area to see what was around. He was specifically hoping for Golden Plovers. When we made a pass through Skinners Lane and all the way out through the old Warren Sod Farm we found nothing of interest at all. We hit pay dirt when we got to the Pine Island Turf Nursery and after some disappointment we did find 77 Amer. Golden Plovers walking and feeding in a few close harvested fields and with a goodly number of Killdeer and two Harriers.At Oil City Road only a couple of Common Egrets were visible from the platform but in the NW containment, now surprisingly 23 empty of water, we had 7 Greatern Yellowlegs, 2 Lesser Yellowlegs, 2 Pectoral Sandpipers and a goodly number of Killdeer.A report that Buff-breasted Sandpipers had been seen yesterday on Indiana Road sent us over there but we did not hit on any shorebirds there other than Killdeer.Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] Labor Day in the Black Dirt, Orange Co.

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 Urged on by Rob Stone's call of a BLACK TERN being seen at the "Camel Farm", Lisa O'Gorman and I made a trip out to it this afternnon.  Immediately upon arrival the tern was obvious as it made passes back and form over the small pond. A grand "lifer" for Lisa. We next went the short distance to the Pine Island Turf Nursery where  quickly after the office building we found 86 Golden Plover, 2 Pectoral Sandpipers, 8 Least Sandpipers, uncounted Killdeer, a Green Heron and a wily Red Fox. At  Oil City Road we had 2 Common Egrets, many Killdeer and 3-5 Greater Yelowlegs. At Skinner Lane we found an even dozen(12) Golden Plovers, 1 Gtr. Yellowlegs, 1 Pectoral Sandpiper, more Killdeer, a handful(6-8) of Bobolink, hundreds of Cowbirds on the wires and a single Grt. Blue Heron. All in all a fun time for a few hours. Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] Labor Day in the Black Dirt, Orange Co.

[Ken McDermott]

Urged on by Rob Stone's call of a BLACK TERN being seen at the "Camel Farm", Lisa O'Gorman and I made a trip out to it this afternnon. Immediately upon arrival the tern was obvious as it made passes back and form over the small pond. A grand "lifer" for Lisa.We next went the short distance to the Pine Island Turf Nursery where quickly after the office building we found 86 Golden Plover, 2 Pectoral Sandpipers, 8 Least Sandpipers, uncounted Killdeer, a Green Heron and a wily Red Fox.At Oil City Road we had 2 Common Egrets, many Killdeer and 3-5 Greater Yelowlegs.At Skinner Lane we found an even dozen(12) Golden Plovers, 1 Gtr. Yellowlegs, 1Pectoral Sandpiper, more Killdeer, a handful(6-8) of Bobolink, hundreds of Cowbirds on the wires and a single Grt. Blue Heron.All in all a fun time for a few hours.Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] Purple Martins

[Ken McDermott]

  Hi John, We have a thriving Purple Martin colony in the Town of Montgomery, Orange Co. and have had for a goodly number of years. Ask and you shall receive!  Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] OOOOOOOOPPPPPPPPSSSSSSSSS, I was WRONG!

[Ken McDermott]

 Fellow Birders, On New Year's Eve at about 4:25pm in fading light as I was watching what seemed like an endless stream of gulls fly south over the Hudson I quickly caught a bird for probably less than 3 seconds which I labelled as a "Glaucous" based upon it's seemingly large size and light color.  I saw no other details about the bird.  The next day, New Years Day, I returned with a friend to the Newburgh waterfront in the morning and the dirth of gulls was shocking.  I could only assume that, the dumps being closed, they were all there having the feast of a lifetime. At about 3:00pm we returned and the number of gulls was much more like I expected.  Taking a loaf of old bread I "chummed" and right after the first handful hit the water I spotted what I consider my target bird coming at me.  It was in the company of mostly Ring-bills with a very small number of Herrings. The bird was seen in the air and on the water and occasionally perched on pilings etc. Over the next few days the same bird was seen by a goodly number of people in the afternoons.  Over the past few days my son Curt and I have been in discussion about this bird.  I asked, "are you comfortable with this bird"? and he said, "No".  My reply was "Neither am I"!   Hours of discussion followed  about  the bird NOT being as large as we would have expected, the bird NOT being as "frosted" as expected; the color of the bill; the color of the eye; the color of the legs; the aggressiveness amid Ring-bills; the darkness of the wings though the tips were white; the possibility of it being a "Nelson's" Gull; the possibility of a Glaucous x Iceland hybrid.  In the end we knew that there was a high level of uncomfortability over my call as a Glaucous yet we had no solid answer. The photos were sent off for other opinions and others came to see the bird.  Sadly I was NOT there today but I know that there was a LOT of discussion and all of that is EXCELLENT.  As I have repeated, "I never painted myself as infallible" and this avocation is one in which I WANT to continue to learn.  It is my understanding that those there today had the chance to see a Ring-billed and a Herring and the target bird all together in close proximity and that there was a lot of open discussion.  I wish that we had seen those three species together.  Minds far more familiar with the species involved have come to a level of comfortability that the bird is in fact a second year ICELAND GULL.  I'm glad that you all came; I'm glad that this bird caused discussion, I'm glad that those who saw the photos or the bird itself responded and, most of all, I'm glad that we continue to learn.  It keeps us looking, comparing, talking, studying, reading, learning, laughing and gathering and I hope it never ends. Now I will wipe the egg off my face, pick up my binocs and go looking for the NEXT challenge.  I look forward to meeting you along the way doing the same thing. Best wishes and GOOD BIRDING, Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] OOOOOOOOPPPPPPPPSSSSSSSSS, I was WRONG!

[Ken McDermott]

Fellow Birders,On New Year's Eve at about 4:25pm in fading light as I was watching what seemed like an endless stream of gulls fly south over the Hudson I quickly caught a bird for probably less than 3 seconds which I labelled as a "Glaucous" based upon it's seemingly large size and light color. I saw no other details about the bird. The next day, New Years Day, I returned with a friend to the Newburgh waterfront in the morning and the dirth of gulls was shocking. I could only assume that, the dumps being closed, they were all there having the feast of a lifetime.At about 3:00pm we returned and the number of gulls was much more like I expected. Taking a loaf of old bread I "chummed" and right after the first handful hit the water I spotted what I consider my target bird coming at me. It was in the company of mostly Ring-bills with a very small number of Herrings. The bird was seen in the air and on the water and occasionally perched on pilings etc.Over the next few days the same bird was seen by a goodly number of people in the afternoons. Over the past few days my son Curt and I have been in discussion about this bird. I asked, "are you comfortable with this bird"? and he said, "No". My reply was "Neither am I"! Hours of discussion followed about the bird NOT being as large as we would have expected, the bird NOT being as "frosted" as expected; the color of the bill; the color of the eye; the color of the legs; the aggressiveness amid Ring-bills; the darkness of the wings though the tips were white; the possibility of it being a "Nelson's" Gull; the possibility of a Glaucous x Iceland hybrid. In the end we knew that there was a high level of uncomfortability over my call as a Glaucous yet we had no solid answer.The photos were sent off for other opinions and others came to see the bird. Sadly I was NOT there today but I know that there was a LOT of discussion and all of that is EXCELLENT. As I have repeated, "I never painted myself as infallible" and this avocation is one in which I WANT to continue to learn. It is my understanding that those there today had the chance to see a Ring-billed and a Herring and the target bird all together in close proximity and that there was a lot of open discussion. I wish that we had seenthose three species together. Minds far more familiar with the species involved have come to a level of comfortability that the bird is in fact a second year ICELAND GULL. I'm glad that you all came; I'm glad that this bird caused discussion, I'm glad that those who saw the photos or the bird itself respondedand, most of all, I'm glad that we continue to learn. It keeps us looking, comparing, talking, studying, reading, learning, laughing and gathering and I hope it never ends.Now I will wipe the egg off my face, pick up my binocs and go looking for the NEXT challenge. I look forward to meeting you along the way doing the same thing.Best wishes and GOOD BIRDING,Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] Glaucous Gull remains

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 The GLAUCOUS GULL on the Hudson River in the City of Newburgh, Orange County was seen today from 3:05pm and it was still there when I left at 4:48pm.  This marks four days in a row that the bird has been found. Today it was seen with Henry Reed, Barry Babcock, Shelby Grimm and Diane Davis.  The location is on the waterfront where the restaurants are located and specifically it is IMMEDIATLY south of the "Torches: restaurant parking lot and "chummed" for from the wooden pier on the river side of the UNICO Christopher Columbus statue.   Good luck and Good Birding,Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] And AGAIN! (Orange County)

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 Hello Hudson Valley Birders, For the third day in a row the 1st Year GLAUCOUS GULL was found on the waterfront in Newburgh.  Over the past three days the best time of the day to find the bird seemed to be from 3:00pm onward.  Today Curt and I and Joe Cullen and Barry Babcock met at the parking lot to the immediate south of Torches parking lot, left our cars and went out on the wooden pier just to our south with a loaf of old bread.  As we walked out on the pier i did not see the gull anywhere.  I started "chumming" into the river with the old bread and by the third toss I spotted the bird flying at me. Where it came from only God knows.  The bird remained in the immediate area perched on the pier,and on assorted pilings until 3:45pm when we all left the area. Of additional interest is that we had a Ring-billed Gull land on the railing of the wooden pier and Barry notice that it had a metal band on it's left leg and on the right leg there was a blue band with white letters that read   "3HJ". Best wishes and good birding all, Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] And AGAIN! (Orange County)

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Hello Hudson Valley Birders,For the third day in a row the 1st Year GLAUCOUS GULL was found on the waterfront in Newburgh. Over the past three days the best time of the day to find the bird seemed to be from 3:00pm onward. Today Curt and I and Joe Cullen and Barry Babcock met at the parking lot to the immediate south of Torches parking lot, left our cars and went out on the wooden pier just to our south with a loaf of old bread. As we walked out on the pier i did not see the gull anywhere. I started "chumming" into the river with the old bread and by the third toss I spotted the bird flying at me. Where it came from only God knows. The bird remained in the immediate area perched on the pier,and on assorted pilings until 3:45pm when we all left the area.Of additional interest is that we had a Ring-billed Gull land on the railing of the wooden pier and Barry notice that it had a metal band on it's left leg and on the right leg there was a blue band with white letters that read "3HJ".Best wishes and good birding all,Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] On the Hudson

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 Today my son, Curt, and I took a run across the bridge to the Beacon side of the Hudson in the area near the railroad station at about 3:45pm and we were most pleased to find threeICELAND GULLS - - - 2 were birds of the year and one was a second year bird of that extremely clean, almost white, form.  As Curt rightly pointed out it is not every day that you get to find THREE Icelands together! GOOD BIRDING all, Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] On the Hudson

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Today my son, Curt, and I took a run across the bridge to the Beacon side of the Hudson in the area near the railroad station at about 3:45pm and we were most pleased to find threeICELAND GULLS - - - 2 were birds of the year and one was a second year bird of that extremely clean, almost white, form. As Curt rightly pointed out it is not every day that you get to find THREE Icelands together!GOOD BIRDING all,Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] No. Shrike in Orange Co.

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  At 2:20pm today I was starting my search for Longspurs and Snow Buntings on Skinners Lane in the black dirt region approaching Pine Island when from a spot unseen a bird flew along the ditch on my left hand side. Immediately I knew by the size, shape and flight that it was a shrike.  It flew up and landed on a strong weed and I was able to identify it as an adult NORTHERN SHRIKE.  It stayed perched for several minutes until a truck passed me and flush it. Where I first saw the bird was after you cross the creek on Skinner you come to a building on your right.  Fifty yards after that was where I first saw the bird.  When it flushed it veered slightly left and landed on some weeds along a trench that would be the first dirt road on the left after you are pass the building and immediately before the right hand pull-off area where there is an older truck parked.  I was able to enjoy the bird for about 5 minutes until it flew into the ditch, or so it looked, and I did not respot it. That is the first N. Shrike that I have found in the county in a few years and it was a pleasure to enjoy seeing it.  Unfortunately the locale is quite wide open and I'm not so sure that the shrike will feel comfortable that wide opened.  Especially when there are multiple Harriers working the trenches.  Today I had four of them! GOOD BIRDING,  Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] No. Shrike in Orange Co.

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At 2:20pm today I was starting my search for Longspurs and Snow Buntings on Skinners Lane in the black dirt region approaching Pine Island when from a spot unseen a bird flew along the ditch on my left hand side. Immediately I knew by the size, shape and flight that it was a shrike. It flew up and landed on a strong weed and I was able to identify it as an adult NORTHERN SHRIKE. It stayed perched for several minutes until a truck passed me and flush it. Where I first saw the bird was after you cross the creek on Skinner you come to a building on your right. Fifty yards after that was where I first saw the bird. When it flushed it veered slightly left and landed on some weeds along a trench that would be the first dirt road on the left after you are pass the building and immediately before the right hand pull-off area where there is an older truck parked. I was able to enjoy the bird for about 5 minutesuntil it flew into the ditch, or so it looked, and I did not respot it.That is the first N. Shrike that I havefound in the county in afew years and it was a pleasure to enjoy seeing it. Unfortunately the locale is quite wide open and I'm not so sure that the shrike will feel comfortable that wide opened. Especially when there are multiple Harriers working the trenches. Today I had four of them!GOOD BIRDING,Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow

[Ken McDermott]

 The 1st winter Harris's Sparrow in Canastota, NY continues as has been reported on the RBAs and on E-Bird today.  Danny Messina and I made the trip up this morning arriving at 10:18am and the target bird, a "lifer" for him, mades it appearance from 10:45am -11:10am.  Thanks to Ruth Kuryla, the homeowner, for making the id. and posting so that others could enjoy this neat transient.Subject: Exact location with map of Vermilion Flycatcher Orlando Wetlands (Orange County)Date: Sun Nov 4 2012 18:03 pmFrom: robert.wildlife AT yahoo.com For those of you not familiar with the most common location of the Vermilion Flycatcher at Orlando Easterly Wetlands (a.k.a. Orlando Wetlands Park), here is a map of the trails: http://orlandowetlands.org/trailmap.php?submenuheader=2 You can see there is a "Birding Route" with red dashes. Do not go toward cells 10 and 9, but go along the trail on the west side of cells 18, 16 to 17 to where the trail intersects with the Northeast corner of cell 13 (Wading Bird Marsh) and the Northwest corner of cell # 17.Go right at the intersection a short distance, maybe 50 yards. You will see Cypress trees to your right. The Vermilion Flycatcher was foraging on the nearest Cypress tree and then further back and went back and forth. This is the exact spot where I saw (and many others saw) the bird active last year. It is likely that others have seen this bird at other locations in the park. Before you get to this intersection, the trees on your right should be scanned also. Regarding "Birding Route" what a misnomer! The entire area of Orlando Wetlands can be excellent for birding--all of it is a "birding route". Besides a fabulous marsh, there are hammock trails and there is also a section on the other side of Wheeler Road that is sizeable and can be good also, plus it borders Seminole Ranch. The Birding Route does take you through some excellent wetlands that held high numbers of water birds today. Bob StalnakerLongwood, FL Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow

[Ken McDermott]

The 1st winter Harris's Sparrow in Canastota, NY continues as has been reported on the RBAs and on E-Bird today. Danny Messina and I made the trip up this morning arriving at 10:18am and the target bird, a "lifer" for him, mades it appearance from 10:45am -11:10am. Thanks to Ruth Kuryla, the homeowner, for making the id. and posting so that others could enjoy this neat transient.Subject: Exact location with map of Vermilion Flycatcher Orlando Wetlands (Orange County)Date: Sun Nov 4 2012 18:03 pmFrom: robert.wildlife AT yahoo.comFor those of you not familiar with the most common location of the Vermilion Flycatcher at Orlando Easterly Wetlands (a.k.a. Orlando Wetlands Park), here is a map of the trails:http://orlandowetlands.org/trailmap.php?submenuheader=2You can see there is a "Birding Route" with red dashes. Do not go toward cells 10 and 9, but go along the trail on the west side of cells 18, 16 to 17 to where the trail intersects with the Northeast corner of cell 13 (Wading Bird Marsh) and the Northwest corner of cell # 17.Go right at the intersection a short distance, maybe 50 yards. You will see Cypress trees to your right. The Vermilion Flycatcher was foraging on the nearest Cypress tree and then further back and went back and forth. This is the exact spot where I saw (and many others saw) the bird active last year. It is likely that others have seen this bird at other locations in the park.Before you get to this intersection, the trees on your right should be scanned also.Regarding "Birding Route" what a misnomer! The entire area of Orlando Wetlands can be excellent for birding--all of it is a "birding route". Besides a fabulous marsh, there are hammock trails and there is also a section on the other side of Wheeler Road that is sizeable and can be good also, plus it borders Seminole Ranch. The Birding Route does take you through some excellent wetlands that held high numbers of water birds today.Bob StalnakerLongwood, FLKen McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] Orange Co. sightings

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 At a home feeder west of Orange Lake, Orange Co., a female COMMON(!) REDPOLL, discovered on Sunday continues as the lone one of her species.  She is in company with 12 Pine Siskins, 4 Purple Finch, 6 House Finch, several Amer. Goldfinches and other "usual suspects". On Winding Hills Park lake on Sunday afternoon, outside Montgomery, 2 Ruddy Ducks were joined by 7 Lesser Scaup and 2 Ring-necked Ducks. Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] Orange Co. sightings

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At a home feeder west of Orange Lake, Orange Co., a female COMMON(!) REDPOLL, discovered on Sunday continues as the lone one of her species. She is in company with 12 Pine Siskins, 4 Purple Finch, 6 House Finch, several Amer. Goldfinches and other "usual suspects".On Winding Hills Park lake on Sunday afternoon, outside Montgomery, 2 Ruddy Ducks were joined by 7 Lesser Scaup and 2 Ring-necked Ducks.Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] Request from Blue Chip Farm

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 Earlier this week i got a call from Jean Brown of Blue Chip asking that birders refrain from entering the horse fieldswhile birding. Her number is 845-895-3930 X 14 or sell 845-705-7157.She understands that Blue Chip has birds hard to see other places.She got my number from the Audubon website (the only place she knew to look). I said I would notify Mearns and John Burroughs  tooLynn BarberOrange County Audubon845-744-6047  == Thanks Lynn, It's a very sad situation when those who manage Blue Chip have to make such a request, obviously because of previous offenses.  Over the past 40 years that I have been birding at Blue Chip Farm I have NEVER seen a soul violate those grounds but things do change.  I will call Jean Brown tomorrow and my recommendation is that they record the license plate of ANY offenders and that they call the State Police and have them arrested for illegal trespass.  I'd also like her to let us know who the violators are and what their license numbers are.  Knowing our Mearns members I very sincerely doubt that ANY member would violate those grounds in any way. We all know just how many wonderful experiences we have had with outstanding sightings. Regards,   Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] Request from Blue Chip Farm

[Ken McDermott]

Earlier this week i got a call from Jean Brown of Blue Chip asking that birders refrain from entering the horse fieldswhile birding. Her number is 845-895-3930 X 14 or sell 845-705-7157.She understands that Blue Chip has birds hard to see other places.She got my number from the Audubon website (the only place she knew to look). I said I would notifyMearns and John Burroughs tooLynn BarberOrange County Audubon845-744-6047==Thanks Lynn,It's a very sad situation when those who manage Blue Chip have to make such a request, obviously because of previous offenses. Over the past 40 years that I have been birding at Blue Chip Farm I have NEVER seen a soul violate those grounds but things do change. I will call Jean Brown tomorrow and my recommendation is that they record the license plate of ANY offenders and that they call the State Police and have them arrested for illegal trespass. I'd also like her to let us know who the violators are and what their license numbers are. Knowing our Mearns members I very sincerely doubt that ANY member would violate those grounds in any way. We all know just how many wonderful experiences we have had with outstanding sightings.Regards,Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] Sandhill Cranes - Early Date

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 From: "K9_Judge" Date: Mar 19, 2012 9:27:02 PMSubject: [Mearnsbirdclub] Sandhill Cranes - Early DateTo: Mearnsbirdclub@yahoogroups.com   Hi Folks,Today Danny Messina and I went to Oil City Road, Orange County, to look into the posting of Cinnamon Teal on the sightings list by "Darnell & Barb Hough*(could not read the rest) from 3/17. While we did see a small group of Green-wing Teal, several No. Shovelers, many Mallards and some Mute Swans we did not see the hoped for Cinnemon. What we did see about 3:30pm was 2 SANDHILL CRANES on the south side of the road and well within Orange Co. If you were standing at THE PLATFORM the two birds would be at about a 2:00 direction and 85 yards out. We saw them over a period of 45 minutes as they slowly walked and fed. They were definitely pair-bound as they looked to never be more than 8 feet from each other.This is my earliest date EVER in Orange County topping last years' Apr. 13 find of two on 17A at Houston found by Rob Stone and seen by me and Danny Messina.Good luck to all who look for them soon as this could be the year that they stay.- Ken__._,_.___Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | Start a New Topic Messages in this topic (1) Recent Activity: New Members 2 New Photos 4 Visit Your Group  Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest  Unsubscribe  Terms of Use. __,_._,___

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[nysbirds-l] Sandhill Cranes - Early Date

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From: "K9_Judge" Date: Mar 19, 2012 9:27:02 PMSubject: [Mearnsbirdclub] Sandhill Cranes - Early DateTo: Mearnsbirdclub@yahoogroups.com Hi Folks,Today Danny Messina and I went to Oil City Road, Orange County,to look into the posting of Cinnamon Teal on the sightings list by "Darnell  Barb Hough*(could not read the rest) from 3/17. While we did see a small group of Green-wing Teal, several No. Shovelers, many Mallards and some Mute Swans we did not see the hoped for Cinnemon. What we did see about 3:30pm was 2 SANDHILL CRANES on the south side of the road and well within Orange Co. If you were standing at THE PLATFORM the two birds would be at about a 2:00 direction and 85 yards out. We saw them over a period of 45 minutes as they slowly walked and fed. They were definitely pair-bound as they looked to never be more than 8 feet from each other.This is my earliest date EVER in Orange County topping last years' Apr. 13 find of two on 17A at Houston found by Rob Stone and seen by me and Danny Messina.Good luck to all who look for them soon as this could be the year that they stay.- Ken__._,_.___Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | Start a New Topic Messages in this topic (1) Recent Activity: New Members 2 New Photos 4 Visit Your Group  Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest bull; Unsubscribe bull; Terms of Use. __,_._,___

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[nysbirds-l] Black Dirt Area, Orange Co.

[Ken McDermott]

 I took a brief tour about the black dirt area and the highlights were;  -    Indiana Road  had 75 Horned Lark and 2 Savannah Sparrows-    The "Camel Farm" outside Johnson hosted   a dozen Green-winged Teal, 8 Mallards,  +/-4000 Canada Geese and 41 Amer. Golden Plovers(getting late) -   Missionland Road gave up 1 Kestrel, 1 Red-tailed Hawk, 2 No. Harriers and a single Vesper Sparrow. After being laid up most of the week with broncidis it was a lovely afternoon and I was plaesed that I still knew how to use my bins! Good birding,Ken 

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[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Shrike

[Ken McDermott]

Just saw the discussion on the Jones Beach Shrike and, in line with Shaibal's 
comment on late season Loggerheads I have records of having Loggerheads at the 
old "Galeville Airport" in Ulster County.  At that time we were allowed to 
drive on the tarmac and I had many up close observations of Loggerheads with 
the latest being on  Oct. 31, 1976, Nov. 20, 1980 and Nov. 6, 1982.  Sadly I 
have not had a single Loggerhead there since that last date and every time that 
I DID have them they were at the northern edge of the airport.  Wish I could 
still find them.
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[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Shrike

[Ken McDermott]

Just saw the discussion on the Jones Beach Shrike and, in line with Shaibal's 
comment on late season Loggerheads I have records of having Loggerheads at the 
old Galeville Airport in Ulster County.  At that time we were allowed to 
drive on the tarmac and I had many up close observations of Loggerheads with 
the latest being on  Oct. 31, 1976, Nov. 20, 1980 and Nov. 6, 1982.  Sadly I 
have not had a single Loggerhead there since that last date and every time that 
I DID have them they were at the northern edge of the airport.  Wish I could 
still find them.
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[nysbirds-l] Bye Bye Brant

[Ken McDermott]

Tonight at 7:25pm I saw the first wave of migrating BRANT from the Town of 
Newburgh as a "wavy" assembly of about 35 birds flew north over the Hudson 
River.  This is the earliest date that I have ever had them moving north in the 
spring though I have seen them do so over many, many years.

Yesterday the first WOOD THRUSH of the year showed itself in the Stewart 
Bufferlands of the Town of Newburgh and a FOS Veery made a few weak calls in 
the same location.

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[nysbirds-l] Bye Bye Brant

[Ken McDermott]

Tonight at 7:25pm I saw the first wave of migrating BRANT from the Town of 
Newburgh as a wavy assembly of about 35 birds flew north over the Hudson 
River.  This is the earliest date that I have ever had them moving north in the 
spring though I have seen them do so over many, many years.

Yesterday the first WOOD THRUSH of the year showed itself in the Stewart 
Bufferlands of the Town of Newburgh and a FOS Veery made a few weak calls in 
the same location.

HAPPY SPRING!
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[nysbirds-l] Subscription FRAUD!!!

[Ken McDermott]

Dear Fellow Birders,

Having just returned from 10 days away and leaving again in the A.M. I was 
in the midst of catching up with any bills that I had to get paid.  One was for 
my subscription to BIRDERS WORLD.  I am receipt of a statement saying that I 
could continue my subscription at the "lowest available price" and with great 
convenience by sending in 1/2 of the cost this month and the rest in a second 
payment next month.  The "check or money order" was to be made payable to  
SUBSCRIPTION BILLING, LLC,   PO Box 6,   Tarrytown, NY  10591-0006.They 
even gave me a tollfree number to call - - - - 1-888-454-1998.

The fact that I have had my subscription for some time and that in the past 
I had always dealt with the publisher, KALMBACH PUBLISHING of Waukesha, WI., 
made me suspicious so I called Kalmbach and guess what?   The solicitor is a 
FRAUD!

Please keep it in mind because the publisher has no idea just how they got 
hold of a list of subscribers but this is an ongoing problem being 
investigated, according to Kalmbach, by the States Attorney General.

You have been warned!

Best wishes and GOOD BIRDING,

Ken
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[nysbirds-l] Subscription FRAUD!!!

[Ken McDermott]

Dear Fellow Birders,

Having just returned from 10 days away and leaving again in the A.M. I was 
in the midst of catching up with any bills that I had to get paid.  One was for 
my subscription to BIRDERS WORLD.  I am receipt of a statement saying that I 
could continue my subscription at the "lowest available price" and with great 
convenience by sending in 1/2 of the cost this month and the rest in a second 
payment next month.  The "check or money order" was to be made payable to  
SUBSCRIPTION BILLING, LLC,   PO Box 6,   Tarrytown, NY  10591-0006.They 
even gave me a tollfree number to call - - - - 1-888-454-1998.

The fact that I have had my subscription for some time and that in the past 
I had always dealt with the publisher, KALMBACH PUBLISHING of Waukesha, WI., 
made me suspicious so I called Kalmbach and guess what?   The solicitor is a 
FRAUD!

Please keep it in mind because the publisher has no idea just how they got 
hold of a list of subscribers but this is an ongoing problem being 
investigated, according to Kalmbach, by the States Attorney General.

You have been warned!

Best wishes and GOOD BIRDING,

Ken
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