Re: [nysbirds-l] Spotted Towhee (February 12)

2021-02-23 Thread Willy Becker 
Thank you. It’s still here! 3:15

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> On Feb 23, 2021, at 2:35 PM, John Mora  wrote:
> 
> Towhee at park at paved path at bend where bird seed is scattered.
> 
> Seen twice in half hour period.  Five fox sparrows white throats and two 
> pairs of feuding cardinals at the spot.
> 
> The paved path is near soccer fields.  We approached it from the main road at 
> a stop sign and crosswalk.  Another gentleman parked in the soccer field 
> parking lot. More slushy snow to walk through if you park in the soccer field.
> 
> Thanks all.
> 
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>>> On Feb 12, 2021, at 3:41 PM, Steve Walter  wrote:
>>> 
>> 
>> Bob might have been thinking what I was thinking last weekend – that the 
>> extensive snow cover could push the Spotted Towhee out in search of open 
>> spots. But because of the cold and difficult footing I was encountering in 
>> places close to home, I refrained from going. Remembering that I used to be 
>> tough, I gave it a shot today. And I was successful! What do they say? 28th 
>> time is a charm. Actually, it was the fourth time for me.
>>  
>> Unlike last month’s randomness, I think it may be possible to target 
>> specific spots now. Along the usual path, look on the right side (coming 
>> from the parking lot) for the three ivy covered trees (thicker ivy on the 
>> right tree), with a scraggly little cedar a few feet before them. The towhee 
>> appeared on the ground here on a couple of occasions (and also sat in the 
>> cedar for a few minutes, at one point). On another occasion, it was in the 
>> area of the path from where the school can be seen (but staying in the 
>> brush).  
>>  
>> I posted a picture on my web site (along with a few other pictures to which 
>> the snow and ice deserve some credit). http://stevewalternature.com/ , 
>> select Birds and Recent Work.
>>  
>>  
>> Steve Walter
>> Bayside, NY
>>  
>>  
>> -- Forwarded message -
>> From: Robert A. Proniewych 
>> Date: Sun, Feb 7, 2021, 2:37 PM
>> Subject: [nysbirds-l] Spotted Towhee
>> To: 
>>  
>> 
>> The SPTO that was found by S. Mitrai and P. Lindsey on the Nassau South 
>> Shore X-mas count on January 2 continues in Baldwin Park. I observed the 
>> bird along the path where it makes a bend It was feeding on the ground 
>> scratching in the leaf litter with a pair of Cardinals in attendance.
>> Robert Proniewych
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Spotted Towhee (February 12)

2021-02-23 Thread Willy Becker 
Thank you. It’s still here! 3:15

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 23, 2021, at 2:35 PM, John Mora  wrote:
> 
> Towhee at park at paved path at bend where bird seed is scattered.
> 
> Seen twice in half hour period.  Five fox sparrows white throats and two 
> pairs of feuding cardinals at the spot.
> 
> The paved path is near soccer fields.  We approached it from the main road at 
> a stop sign and crosswalk.  Another gentleman parked in the soccer field 
> parking lot. More slushy snow to walk through if you park in the soccer field.
> 
> Thanks all.
> 
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>>> On Feb 12, 2021, at 3:41 PM, Steve Walter  wrote:
>>> 
>> 
>> Bob might have been thinking what I was thinking last weekend – that the 
>> extensive snow cover could push the Spotted Towhee out in search of open 
>> spots. But because of the cold and difficult footing I was encountering in 
>> places close to home, I refrained from going. Remembering that I used to be 
>> tough, I gave it a shot today. And I was successful! What do they say? 28th 
>> time is a charm. Actually, it was the fourth time for me.
>>  
>> Unlike last month’s randomness, I think it may be possible to target 
>> specific spots now. Along the usual path, look on the right side (coming 
>> from the parking lot) for the three ivy covered trees (thicker ivy on the 
>> right tree), with a scraggly little cedar a few feet before them. The towhee 
>> appeared on the ground here on a couple of occasions (and also sat in the 
>> cedar for a few minutes, at one point). On another occasion, it was in the 
>> area of the path from where the school can be seen (but staying in the 
>> brush).  
>>  
>> I posted a picture on my web site (along with a few other pictures to which 
>> the snow and ice deserve some credit). http://stevewalternature.com/ , 
>> select Birds and Recent Work.
>>  
>>  
>> Steve Walter
>> Bayside, NY
>>  
>>  
>> -- Forwarded message -
>> From: Robert A. Proniewych 
>> Date: Sun, Feb 7, 2021, 2:37 PM
>> Subject: [nysbirds-l] Spotted Towhee
>> To: 
>>  
>> 
>> The SPTO that was found by S. Mitrai and P. Lindsey on the Nassau South 
>> Shore X-mas count on January 2 continues in Baldwin Park. I observed the 
>> bird along the path where it makes a bend It was feeding on the ground 
>> scratching in the leaf litter with a pair of Cardinals in attendance.
>> Robert Proniewych
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Spotted Towhee (February 12)

2021-02-23 Thread John Mora 
Towhee at park at paved path at bend where bird seed is scattered.

Seen twice in half hour period.  Five fox sparrows white throats and two pairs 
of feuding cardinals at the spot.

The paved path is near soccer fields.  We approached it from the main road at a 
stop sign and crosswalk.  Another gentleman parked in the soccer field parking 
lot. More slushy snow to walk through if you park in the soccer field.

Thanks all.



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> On Feb 12, 2021, at 3:41 PM, Steve Walter  wrote:
> 
> 
> Bob might have been thinking what I was thinking last weekend – that the 
> extensive snow cover could push the Spotted Towhee out in search of open 
> spots. But because of the cold and difficult footing I was encountering in 
> places close to home, I refrained from going. Remembering that I used to be 
> tough, I gave it a shot today. And I was successful! What do they say? 28th 
> time is a charm. Actually, it was the fourth time for me.
>  
> Unlike last month’s randomness, I think it may be possible to target specific 
> spots now. Along the usual path, look on the right side (coming from the 
> parking lot) for the three ivy covered trees (thicker ivy on the right tree), 
> with a scraggly little cedar a few feet before them. The towhee appeared on 
> the ground here on a couple of occasions (and also sat in the cedar for a few 
> minutes, at one point). On another occasion, it was in the area of the path 
> from where the school can be seen (but staying in the brush).  
>  
> I posted a picture on my web site (along with a few other pictures to which 
> the snow and ice deserve some credit). http://stevewalternature.com/ , select 
> Birds and Recent Work.
>  
>  
> Steve Walter
> Bayside, NY
>  
>  
> -- Forwarded message -
> From: Robert A. Proniewych 
> Date: Sun, Feb 7, 2021, 2:37 PM
> Subject: [nysbirds-l] Spotted Towhee
> To: 
>  
> 
> The SPTO that was found by S. Mitrai and P. Lindsey on the Nassau South Shore 
> X-mas count on January 2 continues in Baldwin Park. I observed the bird along 
> the path where it makes a bend It was feeding on the ground scratching in the 
> leaf litter with a pair of Cardinals in attendance.
> Robert Proniewych
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Spotted Towhee (February 12)

2021-02-23 Thread John Mora 
Towhee at park at paved path at bend where bird seed is scattered.

Seen twice in half hour period.  Five fox sparrows white throats and two pairs 
of feuding cardinals at the spot.

The paved path is near soccer fields.  We approached it from the main road at a 
stop sign and crosswalk.  Another gentleman parked in the soccer field parking 
lot. More slushy snow to walk through if you park in the soccer field.

Thanks all.



Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 12, 2021, at 3:41 PM, Steve Walter  wrote:
> 
> 
> Bob might have been thinking what I was thinking last weekend – that the 
> extensive snow cover could push the Spotted Towhee out in search of open 
> spots. But because of the cold and difficult footing I was encountering in 
> places close to home, I refrained from going. Remembering that I used to be 
> tough, I gave it a shot today. And I was successful! What do they say? 28th 
> time is a charm. Actually, it was the fourth time for me.
>  
> Unlike last month’s randomness, I think it may be possible to target specific 
> spots now. Along the usual path, look on the right side (coming from the 
> parking lot) for the three ivy covered trees (thicker ivy on the right tree), 
> with a scraggly little cedar a few feet before them. The towhee appeared on 
> the ground here on a couple of occasions (and also sat in the cedar for a few 
> minutes, at one point). On another occasion, it was in the area of the path 
> from where the school can be seen (but staying in the brush).  
>  
> I posted a picture on my web site (along with a few other pictures to which 
> the snow and ice deserve some credit). http://stevewalternature.com/ , select 
> Birds and Recent Work.
>  
>  
> Steve Walter
> Bayside, NY
>  
>  
> -- Forwarded message -
> From: Robert A. Proniewych 
> Date: Sun, Feb 7, 2021, 2:37 PM
> Subject: [nysbirds-l] Spotted Towhee
> To: 
>  
> 
> The SPTO that was found by S. Mitrai and P. Lindsey on the Nassau South Shore 
> X-mas count on January 2 continues in Baldwin Park. I observed the bird along 
> the path where it makes a bend It was feeding on the ground scratching in the 
> leaf litter with a pair of Cardinals in attendance.
> Robert Proniewych
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RE: [nysbirds-l] Spotted Towhee (February 12)

2021-02-12 Thread Steve Walter 
Bob might have been thinking what I was thinking last weekend – that the 
extensive snow cover could push the Spotted Towhee out in search of open spots. 
But because of the cold and difficult footing I was encountering in places 
close to home, I refrained from going. Remembering that I used to be tough, I 
gave it a shot today. And I was successful! What do they say? 28th time is a 
charm. Actually, it was the fourth time for me.

 

Unlike last month’s randomness, I think it may be possible to target specific 
spots now. Along the usual path, look on the right side (coming from the 
parking lot) for the three ivy covered trees (thicker ivy on the right tree), 
with a scraggly little cedar a few feet before them. The towhee appeared on the 
ground here on a couple of occasions (and also sat in the cedar for a few 
minutes, at one point). On another occasion, it was in the area of the path 
from where the school can be seen (but staying in the brush).  

 

I posted a picture on my web site (along with a few other pictures to which the 
snow and ice deserve some credit). http://stevewalternature.com/ , select Birds 
and Recent Work. 

 

 

Steve Walter

Bayside, NY

 

 

-- Forwarded message -
From: Robert A. Proniewych mailto:baobab...@gmail.com> >
Date: Sun, Feb 7, 2021, 2:37 PM
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Spotted Towhee
To: mailto:NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu> >

 

The SPTO that was found by S. Mitrai and P. Lindsey on the Nassau South Shore 
X-mas count on January 2 continues in Baldwin Park. I observed the bird along 
the path where it makes a bend It was feeding on the ground scratching in the 
leaf litter with a pair of Cardinals in attendance.

Robert Proniewych

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RE: [nysbirds-l] Spotted Towhee (February 12)

2021-02-12 Thread Steve Walter 
Bob might have been thinking what I was thinking last weekend – that the 
extensive snow cover could push the Spotted Towhee out in search of open spots. 
But because of the cold and difficult footing I was encountering in places 
close to home, I refrained from going. Remembering that I used to be tough, I 
gave it a shot today. And I was successful! What do they say? 28th time is a 
charm. Actually, it was the fourth time for me.

 

Unlike last month’s randomness, I think it may be possible to target specific 
spots now. Along the usual path, look on the right side (coming from the 
parking lot) for the three ivy covered trees (thicker ivy on the right tree), 
with a scraggly little cedar a few feet before them. The towhee appeared on the 
ground here on a couple of occasions (and also sat in the cedar for a few 
minutes, at one point). On another occasion, it was in the area of the path 
from where the school can be seen (but staying in the brush).  

 

I posted a picture on my web site (along with a few other pictures to which the 
snow and ice deserve some credit). http://stevewalternature.com/ , select Birds 
and Recent Work. 

 

 

Steve Walter

Bayside, NY

 

 

-- Forwarded message -
From: Robert A. Proniewych mailto:baobab...@gmail.com> >
Date: Sun, Feb 7, 2021, 2:37 PM
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Spotted Towhee
To: mailto:NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu> >

 

The SPTO that was found by S. Mitrai and P. Lindsey on the Nassau South Shore 
X-mas count on January 2 continues in Baldwin Park. I observed the bird along 
the path where it makes a bend It was feeding on the ground scratching in the 
leaf litter with a pair of Cardinals in attendance.

Robert Proniewych

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