Re:[nysbirds-l] County & State Listing - Send in your 2018 Data

[tigger64]

Try this link: 
https://nybirds.org/ProjCountyLists.html
David WheelerN. Syracuse, NY



Subject: County & State Listing - Send in your 2018 Data
From: "Carena Pooth" 
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2019 16:48:20 -0500
X-Message-Number: 3

Hey Listers!

 

The NYSOA (New York State Ornithological Association) County
and State Listing Project is accepting data for 2018. If you
want to get your numbers into the 2018 report, don't miss
the March 1 deadline. Data may be submitted online at
http://nybirds.org/ProjCountyLists.html, via fax, via email,
or via USPS. 

 

If you're new to this and would like to know more, please
read on.

 

The County and State Listing Project is a fun, friendly
competition run by NYSOA. Started in 1992, it continues to
attract new participants every year. Some of our first
county listers have not missed a single year since the
beginning (watch out, you might get hooked!). 

 

Berna Lincoln's objective in setting up this LIFE LIST
competition was to encourage birders of all levels to get
out and bird the many habitats of New York State and report
their sightings throughout the year to local clubs and
NYSOA's regional editors. Today eBird is added to that list.
The state, county, and regional life list competitions
inject some additional fun into the important "work" of
birding and reporting the birds we see all over NYS.

 

So here's how it works. After the close of each calendar
year, participants send in their LIFE list totals for all of
NYS, the 10 Kingbird regions, and/or the 62 counties, and/or
the PELAGIC ZONE (PZ) that was added just last year. In
addition, we have one YEAR list category - for the entire
state. You can send in just one number or as many as 75, or
anywhere in between - it's your choice depending on where
you've birded and what records you've kept. A compilation is
produced annually and published in NYSOA's newsletter and
also on the NYSOA website at
http://nybirds.org/ProjCountyLists.html. Forms, a map of the
ten Kingbird regions, and details on the new Pelagic Zone
are available on that web page also.

 

Join in on the fun and see where you stand - statewide,
region by region, county by county - in comparison with
other birders all over the state (and even outside the
state). To see what the annual compilation looks like, check
out the archive at http://nybirds.org/ProjCountyLists.html. 

 

But don't miss the deadline! And remember, no reports
submitted in previous years are automatically carried into
the next. If you want to be listed, you must submit your
report, even if your numbers haven't changed since the last
one you sent in. 

 

If you've already submitted your 2018 report, thanks! 

If not, I await your data with bated breath!

Carena Pooth

NYSOA

 

PS - The fine print:  The only requirement to participate is
that you be a 2019 member of NYSOA, or one of NYSOA's member
clubs, or the NYS Young Birders Club.


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Re:[nysbirds-l] County & State Listing - Send in your 2018 Data

[tigger64]

Try this link: 
https://nybirds.org/ProjCountyLists.html
David WheelerN. Syracuse, NY



Subject: County & State Listing - Send in your 2018 Data
From: "Carena Pooth" 
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2019 16:48:20 -0500
X-Message-Number: 3

Hey Listers!

 

The NYSOA (New York State Ornithological Association) County
and State Listing Project is accepting data for 2018. If you
want to get your numbers into the 2018 report, don't miss
the March 1 deadline. Data may be submitted online at
http://nybirds.org/ProjCountyLists.html, via fax, via email,
or via USPS. 

 

If you're new to this and would like to know more, please
read on.

 

The County and State Listing Project is a fun, friendly
competition run by NYSOA. Started in 1992, it continues to
attract new participants every year. Some of our first
county listers have not missed a single year since the
beginning (watch out, you might get hooked!). 

 

Berna Lincoln's objective in setting up this LIFE LIST
competition was to encourage birders of all levels to get
out and bird the many habitats of New York State and report
their sightings throughout the year to local clubs and
NYSOA's regional editors. Today eBird is added to that list.
The state, county, and regional life list competitions
inject some additional fun into the important "work" of
birding and reporting the birds we see all over NYS.

 

So here's how it works. After the close of each calendar
year, participants send in their LIFE list totals for all of
NYS, the 10 Kingbird regions, and/or the 62 counties, and/or
the PELAGIC ZONE (PZ) that was added just last year. In
addition, we have one YEAR list category - for the entire
state. You can send in just one number or as many as 75, or
anywhere in between - it's your choice depending on where
you've birded and what records you've kept. A compilation is
produced annually and published in NYSOA's newsletter and
also on the NYSOA website at
http://nybirds.org/ProjCountyLists.html. Forms, a map of the
ten Kingbird regions, and details on the new Pelagic Zone
are available on that web page also.

 

Join in on the fun and see where you stand - statewide,
region by region, county by county - in comparison with
other birders all over the state (and even outside the
state). To see what the annual compilation looks like, check
out the archive at http://nybirds.org/ProjCountyLists.html. 

 

But don't miss the deadline! And remember, no reports
submitted in previous years are automatically carried into
the next. If you want to be listed, you must submit your
report, even if your numbers haven't changed since the last
one you sent in. 

 

If you've already submitted your 2018 report, thanks! 

If not, I await your data with bated breath!

Carena Pooth

NYSOA

 

PS - The fine print:  The only requirement to participate is
that you be a 2019 member of NYSOA, or one of NYSOA's member
clubs, or the NYS Young Birders Club.


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RE:[nysbirds-l] [OneidaBirds] Re: [cayugabirds-l] Slaty-backed Gull

[tigger64]

It's back at Lock 6, per Bill Purcell.


Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.


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Date:01/17/2018  1:17 PM  (GMT-05:00) 
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Subject: [OneidaBirds] Re: [cayugabirds-l] Slaty-backed Gull 

Gregg Dashnau reports that the SLATY-BACKED GULL found by Dave Wheeler last 
night is now in Minetto above the dam as of 12:30PM today, a few miles south 
along the river from where it was found yesterday. This is Oswego County.

http://ebird.org/ebird/alert/summary?sid=SN35780=obsDt=desc



On Wed, Jan 17, 2018 at 8:57 AM, Ethan Chaffee  wrote:
Yesterday, at about 3 PM, David Wheeler reported an adult slaty-backed gull on 
the ice above lock 6 in Oswego. I haven't seen any news on its presence either 
way today. 
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RE:[nysbirds-l] [OneidaBirds] Re: [cayugabirds-l] Slaty-backed Gull

[tigger64]

It's back at Lock 6, per Bill Purcell.


Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.


 Original message 
From: "Jay McGowan jw...@cornell.edu [oneidabirds]" 
 
Date:01/17/2018  1:17 PM  (GMT-05:00) 
To: CAYUGABIRDS-L , Nysbirds-l@cornell.edu, 
oneidabi...@yahoogroups.com 
Cc:  
Subject: [OneidaBirds] Re: [cayugabirds-l] Slaty-backed Gull 

Gregg Dashnau reports that the SLATY-BACKED GULL found by Dave Wheeler last 
night is now in Minetto above the dam as of 12:30PM today, a few miles south 
along the river from where it was found yesterday. This is Oswego County.

http://ebird.org/ebird/alert/summary?sid=SN35780=obsDt=desc



On Wed, Jan 17, 2018 at 8:57 AM, Ethan Chaffee  wrote:
Yesterday, at about 3 PM, David Wheeler reported an adult slaty-backed gull on 
the ice above lock 6 in Oswego. I haven't seen any news on its presence either 
way today. 
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[nysbirds-l] Derby Hill Hawk Watch, 2015 report

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The final report for the 2015 hawk watch season at Derby Hill is available at:


http://onondagaaudubon.com/4756-2/


David Wheeler
N. Syracuse, NY
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[nysbirds-l] Derby Hill Hawk Watch, 2015 report

[tigger64]

The final report for the 2015 hawk watch season at Derby Hill is available at:


http://onondagaaudubon.com/4756-2/


David Wheeler
N. Syracuse, NY
tigge...@aol.com



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Re:[nysbirds-l] early YTWA records

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We have had several in the last ten years try to winter in Region 5.  At least 
one made it well into a normal wintry January and may have survived to the end. 
 The Valley Stream SP bird may have shown up as part of a northbound movement, 
but can one be sure it didn't winter there?  


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Re:[nysbirds-l] early YTWA records

[tigger64]

We have had several in the last ten years try to winter in Region 5.  At least 
one made it well into a normal wintry January and may have survived to the end. 
 The Valley Stream SP bird may have shown up as part of a northbound movement, 
but can one be sure it didn't winter there?  


David Wheeler
N. Syracuse, NY

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[nysbirds-l] Black Skimmer Friday - No

[tigger64]

The Black Skimmer found by John Germain and seen Wed and Thurs on Fulton's Lake 
Neatahwanta was not seen on Friday. Observers were present from 4pm until 9pm.  
I'm not suggesting it's gone or won't come back - the lake itself seems good 
for it but does not have a lot of loafing areas.


Here's a link to a cell-phone photo of John's camera screen.  The bird was 
perched on a concrete drainage pipe on the frontage road (Barrett Dr) in the 
northeast corner of the lake just south of the bend in Rte 3. John also saw it 
skimming the near-shore areas.


https://www.flickr.com/photos/krankykestrel/


Dave Wheeler
N. Syracuse, NY

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[nysbirds-l] Black Skimmer Friday - No

[tigger64]

The Black Skimmer found by John Germain and seen Wed and Thurs on Fulton's Lake 
Neatahwanta was not seen on Friday. Observers were present from 4pm until 9pm.  
I'm not suggesting it's gone or won't come back - the lake itself seems good 
for it but does not have a lot of loafing areas.


Here's a link to a cell-phone photo of John's camera screen.  The bird was 
perched on a concrete drainage pipe on the frontage road (Barrett Dr) in the 
northeast corner of the lake just south of the bend in Rte 3. John also saw it 
skimming the near-shore areas.


https://www.flickr.com/photos/krankykestrel/


Dave Wheeler
N. Syracuse, NY

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[nysbirds-l] Interesting bluebird from May 9, Derby Hill

[tigger64]

Forwarding link to photos of an interesting bluebird, possibly Mountain, taken 
May 9 on the Lake Ontario shoreline at Derby Hill.



-Original Message-
From: tigger64 
To: oneidabirds 
Sent: Wed, Jul 2, 2014 10:49 am
Subject: More bluebird photos


I've posted more photos of the bluebird from 9 May.  At the moment they are at 
the top of the photostream and I have grouped them in a folder of their own.


Photostream:  https://www.flickr.com/photos/krankykestrel/


Taxonomic Groups:  https://www.flickr.com/photos/krankykestrel/sets/


Bluebird:  https://www.flickr.com/photos/krankykestrel/sets/72157645468229712/


David Wheeler
N. Syracuse, NY


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[nysbirds-l] Interesting bluebird from May 9, Derby Hill

[tigger64]

Forwarding link to photos of an interesting bluebird, possibly Mountain, taken 
May 9 on the Lake Ontario shoreline at Derby Hill.



-Original Message-
From: tigger64 tigge...@aol.com
To: oneidabirds oneidabi...@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, Jul 2, 2014 10:49 am
Subject: More bluebird photos


I've posted more photos of the bluebird from 9 May.  At the moment they are at 
the top of the photostream and I have grouped them in a folder of their own.


Photostream:  https://www.flickr.com/photos/krankykestrel/


Taxonomic Groups:  https://www.flickr.com/photos/krankykestrel/sets/


Bluebird:  https://www.flickr.com/photos/krankykestrel/sets/72157645468229712/


David Wheeler
N. Syracuse, NY


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[nysbirds-l] Elegant Tern - LI bird vs. Niagara River

[tigger64]

Photos I've seen of the Long Island bird from 4-4.5 months ago show it in a 
similar plumage. Perhaps comparing photos will find something that confirms 
same/different bird, especially as more photos of the Niagara River bird emerge.

Congratulations to Vicki Rothman on a great find!

David Wheeler
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[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose - Pennellville (Oswego County)

[tigger64]

Though it was not the first goose flock I looked through today, it was the 
first goose I put binoculars on in that particular flock.  Originally found on 
CR-264 just north of the CR-54 intersection in Pennellville, the geese took 
flight after other birders arrived but was found close by on CR-54, then behind 
the Pennellville Post Office, then in a knee-high corn field on CR-10.  Good 
coordination and communication by birders led to most getting to see the bird.

The bird has bubble-gum pink legs that were conspicuous among Canada Geese, and 
a small, mostly black bill with small pink area (none of my photos managed to 
capture the bill well).  The bird has an interesting tail pattern and is 
overall noticeably paler when flying with Canada Geese.

The loop formed by CR-264, CR-54, Peter Scott Swamp Rd, Godfrey Rd, and 
Biddlecum Rd is recommended for future searching.

Photos here:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/22183060@N08/

Dave Wheeler
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[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose - Pennellville (Oswego County)

[tigger64]

Though it was not the first goose flock I looked through today, it was the 
first goose I put binoculars on in that particular flock.  Originally found on 
CR-264 just north of the CR-54 intersection in Pennellville, the geese took 
flight after other birders arrived but was found close by on CR-54, then behind 
the Pennellville Post Office, then in a knee-high corn field on CR-10.  Good 
coordination and communication by birders led to most getting to see the bird.

The bird has bubble-gum pink legs that were conspicuous among Canada Geese, and 
a small, mostly black bill with small pink area (none of my photos managed to 
capture the bill well).  The bird has an interesting tail pattern and is 
overall noticeably paler when flying with Canada Geese.

The loop formed by CR-264, CR-54, Peter Scott Swamp Rd, Godfrey Rd, and 
Biddlecum Rd is recommended for future searching.

Photos here:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/22183060@N08/

Dave Wheeler
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[nysbirds-l] eBird data and Kingbird Regional Reports

[tigger64]

Using Chris Wood's excellent discussion about the complexities of eBird data 
(on the NYSBirds list) as a segue...

Long-time Regional Editor Bill Purcell (Region 5) is passing the torch and Matt 
Perry and I have agreed to take over.  eBird records for a season number 
between 20,000 to 200,000 depending on the number of observers in the Region.  
To help in analyzing this data I have written a program in VISUAL Basic to 
perform various sorting and logical functions, including evaluating records in 
the split counties where the Regional boundary does not follow county lines.  
The program also generates maximum and average counts, first-of-season, 
last-of-season, contributor lists, species category evaluation, validity, and 
much more. 

With a full month left before the end of the Fall reporting period, I'm going 
to send an e-mail to Regional Editors outlining the program, what it needs as 
input, what it generates as output, and all the other Frequently Asked 
Questions.  Those that wish to use the output data will have time to become 
familiar with the format and look for errors (none known as of version 1.11), 
idiosyncrasies, shortcomings, etc.  There are many capabilities planned, and I 
hope it well help in reducing the large number of records to a managable 
summary.

The program is parametrically-driven and functions both to generate 
Kingbird-specific data, but can equally well be a general-purpose 
data-evaluation tool.  Regional Editors I know about will receive an e-mail in 
the next few days.  If you do not receive it, or have an interest in the 
subject generally, please e-mail me below and I will add you to the list.

David Wheeler
North Syracuse, NY
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[nysbirds-l] eBird data and Kingbird Regional Reports

[tigger64]

Using Chris Wood's excellent discussion about the complexities of eBird data 
(on the NYSBirds list) as a segue...

Long-time Regional Editor Bill Purcell (Region 5) is passing the torch and Matt 
Perry and I have agreed to take over.  eBird records for a season number 
between 20,000 to 200,000 depending on the number of observers in the Region.  
To help in analyzing this data I have written a program in VISUAL Basic to 
perform various sorting and logical functions, including evaluating records in 
the split counties where the Regional boundary does not follow county lines.  
The program also generates maximum and average counts, first-of-season, 
last-of-season, contributor lists, species category evaluation, validity, and 
much more. 

With a full month left before the end of the Fall reporting period, I'm going 
to send an e-mail to Regional Editors outlining the program, what it needs as 
input, what it generates as output, and all the other Frequently Asked 
Questions.  Those that wish to use the output data will have time to become 
familiar with the format and look for errors (none known as of version 1.11), 
idiosyncrasies, shortcomings, etc.  There are many capabilities planned, and I 
hope it well help in reducing the large number of records to a managable 
summary.

The program is parametrically-driven and functions both to generate 
Kingbird-specific data, but can equally well be a general-purpose 
data-evaluation tool.  Regional Editors I know about will receive an e-mail in 
the next few days.  If you do not receive it, or have an interest in the 
subject generally, please e-mail me below and I will add you to the list.

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[cayugabirds-l] Feb. records of Blue-winged Teal

[tigger64]

Is anyone aware of any February records of BLUE-WINGED TEAL?  The closest I've 
found so far is a Mar 1, 1971 record from Oneida Lake, but it would seem likely 
there may be a Feb. record from JBWR, MNWR, etc.  Bull (1997) shows Mar 6th as 
the first arrival date.  Curious if the Fair Haven bird below is possibly a 
first Feb. record.

Fwd:
-Original Message-
From: tigge...@aol.com
To: oneidabi...@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, Feb 27, 2011 7:32 pm
Subject: Blue-winged Teal - Fair Haven


An early-arriving BLUE-WINGED TEAL was the unexpected highlight from Fair 
Haven.  It came in with Mallards and Canada Geese as part of a modest roost 
flight.

Over at Sodus Bay things are much as they have been.  New addition was a 
Red-throated Loon in the bay.  Good numbers of ducks and gulls on the Lake at 
all stops.

 

 Dave Wheeler.
tigge...@aol.com



FWD: Blue-winged Teal - Fair Haven


 An early-arriving BLUE-WINGED TEAL was the unexpected highlight from Fair 
Haven (Cayuga County).  It came in with Mallards and Canada Geese as part of a 
modest roost flight.

Over at Sodus Bay things are much as they have been.  New addition was a 
Red-throated Loon in the bay.  Good numbers of ducks and gulls on the Lake at 
all stops.

 

 Dave Wheeler.


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[cayugabirds-l] Feb. records of Blue-winged Teal

[tigger64]

Is anyone aware of any February records of BLUE-WINGED TEAL?  The closest I've 
found so far is a Mar 1, 1971 record from Oneida Lake, but it would seem likely 
there may be a Feb. record from JBWR, MNWR, etc.  Bull (1997) shows Mar 6th as 
the first arrival date.  Curious if the Fair Haven bird below is possibly a 
first Feb. record.

Fwd:
-Original Message-
From: tigge...@aol.com
To: oneidabi...@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, Feb 27, 2011 7:32 pm
Subject: Blue-winged Teal - Fair Haven


An early-arriving BLUE-WINGED TEAL was the unexpected highlight from Fair 
Haven.  It came in with Mallards and Canada Geese as part of a modest roost 
flight.

Over at Sodus Bay things are much as they have been.  New addition was a 
Red-throated Loon in the bay.  Good numbers of ducks and gulls on the Lake at 
all stops.

 

 Dave Wheeler.
tigge...@aol.com



FWD: Blue-winged Teal - Fair Haven


 An early-arriving BLUE-WINGED TEAL was the unexpected highlight from Fair 
Haven (Cayuga County).  It came in with Mallards and Canada Geese as part of a 
modest roost flight.

Over at Sodus Bay things are much as they have been.  New addition was a 
Red-throated Loon in the bay.  Good numbers of ducks and gulls on the Lake at 
all stops.

 

 Dave Wheeler.


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[nysbirds-l] 9 Am. Avocet, 2 Willet - Cattaraugus Creek (Erie shore)

[Tigger64]

 
Clearing skies and 25 kt southwest winds made for interesting birding  
conditions on the Lake Erie shore.  Highlight was 9 AMERICAN AVOCET and 2  
WILLET at the Cattaraugus Creek outlet between Angola and Silver Creek.   They 
were on the north side of the creek just east of the north  breakwall.  The 
only viewing is from the south breakwall as accessed from  the end of 
Alleghany Rd.
 
Even though the Willets were the humongous "western" form, they preferred  
standing in shallower water than the Avocets and were sometimes hard to  
see.  Will they stay, will they go (only the bird knows).
 
Gull numbers are excellent in Dunkirk.  I expected Franklin's and/or  
Laughing but came up empty.  I think their arrival is imminent.  
 
Dave Wheeler.

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Re:[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses power plant fishing platform

[Tigger64]

The fishing platform referred to by Tom has been closed this winter due to  
ice build up.  I'm not sure when it is scheduled to re-open, some time soon 
 I would imagine.  
 
Back in November I found a Black-headed Gull on the upriver roosting  
rocks.  It stood there for hours, but in the next few days spent most of  its 
time flying around that fishing platform.  Dean DiTomasso got awesome  
point-blank photos of it while standing on the platform.
 
Jim Pawlicki and I subsequently spent some time viewing from the  spot.  
Looks at close birds are epic, but the spot comes with its own set  of viewing 
vagaries and is probably best used in conjunction with other  overlooks.
 
It's not well known because there was previously no real parking at the  
bottom of the hill, thus effectively limiting access. The parking area has  
recently been enlarged.
 
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[nysbirds-l] Niagara B-h Gull, plus Cackling Geese

[Tigger64]

 
Jim Pawlicki and I saw the Black-headed Gull from the Lewiston boat  launch 
at around 3pm.  It was rafting with Bonaparte's Gulls somewhat  downstream 
but staying within scope range.
 
We then tried for the Black Vulture found by Willie D'Anna, but struck out  
on it.  Geese near the intersection of Johnson Creek Rd.  and 
Somerset-Hartland Townline Rd were the evening highlight.  Lots of  Cackling 
Geese were 
seen, many with white neck band below the black "neck  sock".  Jim kept a 
tally and got to 79 Cackling Geese.  A Greater  White-fronted Goose eventually 
flew in and dropped out of site behind the 3000+  geese in the field.
 
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[nysbirds-l] Niagara B-h Gull, plus Cackling Geese

[Tigger64]

 
Jim Pawlicki and I saw the Black-headed Gull from the Lewiston boat  launch 
at around 3pm.  It was rafting with Bonaparte's Gulls somewhat  downstream 
but staying within scope range.
 
We then tried for the Black Vulture found by Willie D'Anna, but struck out  
on it.  Geese near the intersection of Johnson Creek Rd.  and 
Somerset-Hartland Townline Rd were the evening highlight.  Lots of  Cackling 
Geese were 
seen, many with white neck band below the black neck  sock.  Jim kept a 
tally and got to 79 Cackling Geese.  A Greater  White-fronted Goose eventually 
flew in and dropped out of site behind the 3000+  geese in the field.
 
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Re:[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses power plant fishing platform

[Tigger64]

The fishing platform referred to by Tom has been closed this winter due to  
ice build up.  I'm not sure when it is scheduled to re-open, some time soon 
 I would imagine.  
 
Back in November I found a Black-headed Gull on the upriver roosting  
rocks.  It stood there for hours, but in the next few days spent most of  its 
time flying around that fishing platform.  Dean DiTomasso got awesome  
point-blank photos of it while standing on the platform.
 
Jim Pawlicki and I subsequently spent some time viewing from the  spot.  
Looks at close birds are epic, but the spot comes with its own set  of viewing 
vagaries and is probably best used in conjunction with other  overlooks.
 
It's not well known because there was previously no real parking at the  
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recently been enlarged.
 
Dave Wheeler.

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