[nysbirds-l] Connetquot River State Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)
At Connetquot River State Park this morning there were 202 Common Mergansers on the lower river. The trail east of the river was very quiet; our only bird on this portion of the hike was a single Golden-crowned Kinglet. At the feeders just west of the fish hatchery we found a young male White-winged Crossbill. The bird abandoned the sunflower seed feeder and went to the top of some adjacent Norway Spruce (cones hanging down) to feed. At nearby Bayard Cutting Arboretum there were few birds, but the highlight were some scolding Blue Jays in some mixed conifers that were bothering a sleeping Eastern Screech Owl. It should be noted that the trails at both parks were extremely icy - walking off the trails through the snow often gave better traction. Ken Sue Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Cooper's Hawk still around
We've heard a lot about this Cooper's Hawk. Maybe I'm missing the point, but there could be something special about it? I'm guessing maybe one of the following: 1) First one known to overwinter in New York 2) A trailblazer in adapting to suburbia and visiting back yards 3) It's maintaining a territory, unique among birds 4) Unusual in its preference for bird prey 5) Persistent in trying to get Hermit Thrush on its year list From: Andrew Block Sent: Friday, February 04, 2011 1:17 PM To: NYS Birds Subject: [nysbirds-l] Cooper's Hawk still around The resident adult female Cooper's Hawk is sitting in it's usual spot again. It's been coming every 3 or 4 days. I've never had one hang around for so long, it's so great. I saw it catch a starling a couple of days ago when it flew past my dining room window and I heard screeching. I just wish it'd catch some of the 54+ Mourning Doves that are hanging around at my feeders. Even better I wish it'd take one of the squirrels but I need a goshawk or redtail for that. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131 Phone: 914-337-1229; Fax: 914-771-8036 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Cooper's Hawk still around
I have Cooper's Hawks occasionally in the winter @ my house in Wallkill NY near New Paltz and several overwinter in Central Park so 1) is out. Irene Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Steve Walter swalte...@verizon.net Sender: bounce-7952704-3714...@list.cornell.edu Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2011 18:35:28 To: NYS BirdsNYSbirds-L@cornell.edu Reply-To: Steve Walter swalte...@verizon.net Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Cooper's Hawk still around We've heard a lot about this Cooper's Hawk. Maybe I'm missing the point, but there could be something special about it? I'm guessing maybe one of the following: 1) First one known to overwinter in New York 2) A trailblazer in adapting to suburbia and visiting back yards 3) It's maintaining a territory, unique among birds 4) Unusual in its preference for bird prey 5) Persistent in trying to get Hermit Thrush on its year list From: Andrew Block Sent: Friday, February 04, 2011 1:17 PM To: NYS Birds Subject: [nysbirds-l] Cooper's Hawk still around The resident adult female Cooper's Hawk is sitting in it's usual spot again. It's been coming every 3 or 4 days. I've never had one hang around for so long, it's so great. I saw it catch a starling a couple of days ago when it flew past my dining room window and I heard screeching. I just wish it'd catch some of the 54+ Mourning Doves that are hanging around at my feeders. Even better I wish it'd take one of the squirrels but I need a goshawk or redtail for that. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131 Phone: 914-337-1229; Fax: 914-771-8036 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
RE: [nysbirds-l] Cooper's Hawk still around
How about we have a new rule on this list. If you do not like the subject matter that someone is posting about, just delete it and save the rest of the group your snide and rude comments. Last I checked Coopers Hawk is a bird that is resident in New York, so it makes sense to post about it in a NY State list. While I agree that Coopers Hawk is a very common winter resident in NY State and that the presence of one in a yard near a feeded in winter is about as expected as snow in the winter, that gives us no right to belittle other members of the list. Lets all show a little class and respect for our fellow birders without publicly speaking down to them. Maybe you can send them a private email and in a decent way explain your concerns. Trust me, there are plenty of people who are willing to belittle photographers who scare birds, or maybe publicy put down someone who walks off of the trail at Jamaica Bay and practically goes into the west pond to get closer to a rare duck. -Isaac To: swalte...@verizon.net; NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Cooper's Hawk still around From: iwarsha...@aol.com Date: Sat, 5 Feb 2011 01:38:45 + I have Cooper's Hawks occasionally in the winter @ my house in Wallkill NY near New Paltz and several overwinter in Central Park so 1) is out. Irene Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry From: Steve Walter swalte...@verizon.net Sender: bounce-7952704-3714...@list.cornell.edu Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2011 18:35:28 -0500 To: NYS BirdsNYSbirds-L@cornell.edu ReplyTo: Steve Walter swalte...@verizon.net Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Cooper's Hawk still around We've heard a lot about this Cooper's Hawk. Maybe I'm missing the point, but there could be something special about it? I'm guessing maybe one of the following: 1) First one known to overwinter in New York 2) A trailblazer in adapting to suburbia and visiting back yards 3) It's maintaining a territory, unique among birds 4) Unusual in its preference for bird prey 5) Persistent in trying to get Hermit Thrush on its year list From: Andrew Block Sent: Friday, February 04, 2011 1:17 PM To: NYS Birds Subject: [nysbirds-l] Cooper's Hawk still around The resident adult female Cooper's Hawk is sitting in it's usual spot again. It's been coming every 3 or 4 days. I've never had one hang around for so long, it's so great. I saw it catch a starling a couple of days ago when it flew past my dining room window and I heard screeching. I just wish it'd catch some of the 54+ Mourning Doves that are hanging around at my feeders. Even better I wish it'd take one of the squirrels but I need a goshawk or redtail for that. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131 Phone: 914-337-1229; Fax: 914-771-8036 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Iceland Gull and Common Eider
While waiting earlier today for my son 's ferry to pull into port at Orient Point I casually birded around the ferry slip area. The regularly reported Iceland Gull was exceptionally accommodating landing within 20 feet of me. It's right leg and foot are damaged as it limped badly, although I could not see any type of trauma. On the beach immediately west of the slip, a drake common eider frequented the shallow water close to shore. I was surprised how close it came to the shore, allowing me to see, naked eye, the distinctive and pretty green patch on the back and side of the neck. It then drifted further out in the water, mixing with a small flock of red-breasted mergansers. John Turner -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 4 February 2011
- RBA * New York * New York City, Long Island, Westchester County * February 4, 2011 * NYNY1102.04 - Birds Mentioned: VARIED THRUSH+ WESTERN TANAGER+ (+ Details requested by NYSARC) KING EIDER Harlequin Duck Red-necked Grebe Northern Gannet Great Cormorant Bald Eagle Rough-legged Hawk Merlin Clapper Rail Purple Sandpiper Wilson's Snipe Iceland Gull Lesser Black-backed Gull BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE Razorbill SNOWY OWL Short-eared Owl RED-HEADED WOODPECKER NORTHERN SHRIKE WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL Common Redpoll If followed by (+) please submit documentation of your report electronically and use the NYSARC online submission form found at http://www.nybirds.org/NYSARC/goodreport.htm You can also send reports and digital image files via email to nysa...@nybirds.org . If electronic submission is not possible, hardcopy reports and photos or sketches are welcome. Hardcopy documentation should be mailed to: Jeanne Skelly - Secretary NYS Avian Records Committee (NYSARC) 420 Chili-Scottsville Rd. Churchville, NY 14428 ~ Transcript ~ Hotline: New York City Area Rare Bird Alert Weekly Recording: (212) 979-3070 To report sightings call: Tom Burke (212) 372-1483 Tony Lauro (631) 734-4126 Compilers: Tom Burke, Tony Lauro Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcriber: Karen Fung [~BEGIN RBA TAPE~] Greetings. This is the New York Rare Bird Alert for Friday, February 4, at 8:00pm. The highlights of today's tape are WESTERN TANAGER, VARIED THRUSH, SNOWY OWL, KING EIDERS, BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKES, NORTHERN SHRIKE, WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL, and RED-HEADED WOODPECKER. Despite the weather, or because of it, the Montauk area continues to produce exciting birds. Last weekend's highlight out there was a male WESTERN TANAGER first seen by birders on Saturday but perhaps present for three weeks or so, visiting feeders at private residences. It is important that birders visiting this site do not trespass onto these properties but remain on the roadways. To reach this site from Montauk Highway (Route 27), east of the town of Montauk, take East Lake Drive north to Big Reed Path, a dead-end road before the entrance to Big Reed Pond. Take Big Reed Path to its end at a T-intersection, with a very short road called Deer Way. Park on the roadway so as not to block traffic, and look at the feeders in the open at the house across from the T-intersection or, especially, at the feeders in the backyard of the house on the right of the intersection, these feeders visible from Deer Path by looking over a brushy area to the trees behind the house. Also keep your eye on the surrounding brush and trees for the tanager. A WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL paid a brief visit to this area Saturday afternoon, and a BALD EAGLE flew over Monday. Patience can be required to see the tanager. At Montauk Point the sea duck spectacle continues, featuring many thousands of three species of scoter and Common Eider. One or two BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKES and a couple of NORTHERN GANNETS finally reappeared Saturday after their recent absence, and two dozen or more RAZORBILLS continue within the mass of sea ducks. Also found Saturday were three KING EIDERS: a drake off the restaurant, and an immature male and a female off the Camp Hero overlook. On Sunday four females joined the young male off Camp Hero. Some COMMON REDPOLLS were around the Point on Sunday as well. At the Montauk Harbor inlet one or two ICELAND GULLS have been present along the beach just west of the inlet, and a BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE was seen there Saturday with some GREAT CORMORANTS continuing on the jetty structure. At Ditch Plains a RED-NECKED GREBE was offshore Sunday along with a BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE, and 25 PURPLE SANDPIPERS were along the rocks there. The Napeague NORTHERN SHRIKE was seen today at the western end of Napeague Meadow Road, and the adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL does continue at Lazy Point. On Monday a SNOWY OWL was spotted on Hicks Island [northwest side of Napeague Harbor], just across from the boat launch site at the end of Lazy Point Road. Along Route 27 where Georgica Pond ends and a marshy section on the south side of the road, there were six or more WILSON'S SNIPE last Saturday. Birds along Dune Road west of Shinnecock Inlet featured SHORT-EARED OWL, CLAPPER RAIL, and MERLIN this past week. In Central Park the VARIED THRUSH was spotted today, and the RED-HEADED WOODPECKER has been seen recently. The thrush is generally on the slope on the east side of a building called the Ramble Shed containing restrooms which is part of the maintenance area which is just south of the 79th Street Transverse. The closest park entrance is at 5th Avenue and 79th Street. The immature RED-HEADED WOODPECKER is usually in trees along the south side of the Sheep Meadow, just north of the 66th Street Transverse. A few ROUGH-LEGGED HAWKS, both light and dark phases, have been along the Jones Beach strip lately. A
[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush, Central Park, NYC 2/4
Friday, 4 February, 2011 - Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City The Varied Thrush lives on in it's 'usual' area within the park, having now been regular there for well over 2 months. It was not initially seen in the area where most often reported (just east of the men's restroom at the Ramble's maintenance shed, which is on the south side of the East 79 Street Transverse Road & just a short distance west of the East Drive roadway of the park). The thrush, as it often, indeed regularly has been in the past 2+ months, was seen in the area across the East Drive (Cedar Hill) amongst the conifer trees there, as well as in and around the maintenance field's shrubby edges, both east & west of the snow-covered field (which is immediately south of the men's restrooms). I also noted that the Varied Thrush went to an area I'd not quite seen it in previously, east of the East Drive & along the edges (both south & north, and in adjacent shrubberies and trees) of the East 79 Street Transverse Road, which again is not at all far from where the thrush has been seen more often. One male Eastern Towhee was also present, as were at least 2 "red" Fox Sparrows, along with numbers of White-throated Sparrows, & some other expected over- wintering (&/or resident) species. The thrush did however make its way over to the "favored area" as well, if only for a short time early this a.m.,yet with some patience that may still be a good place to hold a varied-vigil. I sought out the red-headed woodpecker south of Sheep Meadow but did not happen to find it, and see that there were no very recent reports... with the wintry weather it may have moved on or could easily still be about, spending much time "indoors" with a cache of food if it had stored a good supply away in the late fall. At The Pond near the southeast corner of the park, 2 drake Wood Ducks continue on (amongst Mallards) where open water persists at the south edge of the skating rink. A Swamp Sparrow was also in that vicinity, and a Hermit Thrush as well as a few other half-hardy species were in the C.P. zoo grounds (outdoor) a short distance to the east. The feeders in the Ramble had a variety of birds, mainly of the expected species but the passes thru that (and other) area(s) by at least 3 raptors - a Red-tailed Hawk, a Cooper's Hawk, and an American Kestrel, all had the smaller birds on the alert, and quieted the feeders at times. The Lake on it's western edge held a few lingering Northern Shovelers along with the usual Mallards, plus a few American Black Ducks. The reservoir is still fully iced-over and I saw no gulls or any waterbirds there on a rather brief scan. At least 50 American Robins were joined by 2 Cedar Waxwings, 2 male Red-winged Blackbirds & a fair number of Common Grackles at the area near the West Drive and W. 81-85 Street. A number of species were giving occasional song, despite the sub- freezing early morning. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush, Central Park, NYC 2/4
My wife Ray Slyper and I found the varied thrush about 9am Sunday November 28th so that's how long it's been known to be around. Mike Bryant Mike Bryant 917 691 0614 On Feb 4, 2011, at 9:31 AM, Tom Fiore wrote: > Friday, 4 February, 2011 - Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City > > The Varied Thrush lives on in it's 'usual' area within the park, having now > been regular there for well over 2 months. It was not initially seen in the > area where most often reported (just east of the men's restroom at the > Ramble's maintenance shed, which is on the south side of the East 79 Street > Transverse Road & just a short distance west of the East Drive roadway of the > park). The thrush, as it often, indeed regularly has been in the past 2+ > months, was seen in the area across the East Drive (Cedar Hill) amongst the > conifer trees there, as well as in and around the maintenance field's shrubby > edges, both east & west of the snow-covered field (which is immediately south > of the men's restrooms). I also noted that the Varied Thrush went to an area > I'd not quite seen it in previously, east of the East Drive & along the edges > (both south & north, and in adjacent shrubberies and trees) of the East 79 > Street Transverse Road, which again is not at all far from where the thrush > has been seen more often. One male Eastern Towhee was also present, as were > at least 2 "red" Fox Sparrows, along with numbers of White-throated Sparrows, > & some other expected over-wintering (&/or resident) species. The thrush did > however make its way over to the "favored area" as well, if only for a short > time early this a.m.,yet with some patience that may still be a good place to > hold a varied-vigil. > > I sought out the red-headed woodpecker south of Sheep Meadow but did not > happen to find it, and see that there were no very recent reports... with the > wintry weather it may have moved on or could easily still be about, spending > much time "indoors" with a cache of food if it had stored a good supply away > in the late fall. At The Pond near the southeast corner of the park, 2 drake > Wood Ducks continue on (amongst Mallards) where open water persists at the > south edge of the skating rink. A Swamp Sparrow was also in that vicinity, > and a Hermit Thrush as well as a few other half-hardy species were in the > C.P. zoo grounds (outdoor) a short distance to the east. > > The feeders in the Ramble had a variety of birds, mainly of the expected > species but the passes thru that (and other) area(s) by at least 3 raptors - > a Red-tailed Hawk, a Cooper's Hawk, and an American Kestrel, all had the > smaller birds on the alert, and quieted the feeders at times. The Lake on > it's western edge held a few lingering Northern Shovelers along with the > usual Mallards, plus a few American Black Ducks. The reservoir is still fully > iced-over and I saw no gulls or any waterbirds there on a rather brief scan. > At least 50 American Robins were joined by 2 Cedar Waxwings, 2 male > Red-winged Blackbirds & a fair number of Common Grackles at the area near the > West Drive and W. 81-85 Street. > > A number of species were giving occasional song, despite the sub-freezing > early morning. > > Good birding, > > Tom Fiore, > Manhattan > > > -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Connetquot River State Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)
At Connetquot River State Park this morning there were 202 Common Mergansers on the lower river. The trail east of the river was very quiet; our only bird on this portion of the hike was a single Golden-crowned Kinglet. At the feeders just west of the fish hatchery we found a young male White-winged Crossbill. The bird abandoned the sunflower seed feeder and went to the top of some adjacent Norway Spruce (cones hanging down) to feed. At nearby Bayard Cutting Arboretum there were few birds, but the highlight were some scolding Blue Jays in some mixed conifers that were bothering a sleeping Eastern Screech Owl. It should be noted that the trails at both parks were extremely icy - walking off the trails through the snow often gave better traction. Ken & Sue Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Dead Long-eared owl; Gilgo Beach
While driving along Ocean Parkway today, I found a road-kill long-eared owl along the side of the road near Gilgo Beach.. On closer inspection, I found it still had a mouse in it's talons. Poor guy was probably taking off with it's catch when it was hit. The bird was not in great shape for mounting, so I left it an the adjacent brush. Also saw 1 male and 1 female harrier between Robert Moses Causeway and Jones Beach. Dick Cartwright Hydrologist U.S. Geological Survey NY Coram Water Science Center 2045 Route 112, Bldg 4 Coram, NY 11727 631-736-0783 ext. 105 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Cooper's Hawk still around
We've heard a lot about this Cooper's Hawk. Maybe I'm missing the point, but there could be something special about it? I'm guessing maybe one of the following: 1) First one known to overwinter in New York 2) A trailblazer in adapting to suburbia and visiting back yards 3) It's maintaining a territory, unique among birds 4) Unusual in its preference for bird prey 5) Persistent in trying to get Hermit Thrush on its year list From: Andrew Block Sent: Friday, February 04, 2011 1:17 PM To: NYS Birds Subject: [nysbirds-l] Cooper's Hawk still around The resident adult female Cooper's Hawk is sitting in it's usual spot again. It's been coming every 3 or 4 days. I've never had one hang around for so long, it's so great. I saw it catch a starling a couple of days ago when it flew past my dining room window and I heard screeching. I just wish it'd catch some of the 54+ Mourning Doves that are hanging around at my feeders. Even better I wish it'd take one of the squirrels but I need a goshawk or redtail for that. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131 Phone: 914-337-1229; Fax: 914-771-8036 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Cooper's Hawk still around
I have Cooper's Hawks occasionally in the winter @ my house in Wallkill NY near New Paltz and several overwinter in Central Park so 1) is out. Irene Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: "Steve Walter" Sender: bounce-7952704-3714...@list.cornell.edu Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2011 18:35:28 To: NYS Birds Reply-To: "Steve Walter" Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Cooper's Hawk still around We've heard a lot about this Cooper's Hawk. Maybe I'm missing the point, but there could be something special about it? I'm guessing maybe one of the following: 1) First one known to overwinter in New York 2) A trailblazer in adapting to suburbia and visiting back yards 3) It's maintaining a territory, unique among birds 4) Unusual in its preference for bird prey 5) Persistent in trying to get Hermit Thrush on its year list From: Andrew Block Sent: Friday, February 04, 2011 1:17 PM To: NYS Birds Subject: [nysbirds-l] Cooper's Hawk still around The resident adult female Cooper's Hawk is sitting in it's usual spot again. It's been coming every 3 or 4 days. I've never had one hang around for so long, it's so great. I saw it catch a starling a couple of days ago when it flew past my dining room window and I heard screeching. I just wish it'd catch some of the 54+ Mourning Doves that are hanging around at my feeders. Even better I wish it'd take one of the squirrels but I need a goshawk or redtail for that. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131 Phone: 914-337-1229; Fax: 914-771-8036 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
RE: [nysbirds-l] Cooper's Hawk still around
How about we have a new rule on this list. If you do not like the subject matter that someone is posting about, just delete it and save the rest of the group your snide and rude comments. Last I checked Coopers Hawk is a bird that is resident in New York, so it makes sense to post about it in a NY State list. While I agree that Coopers Hawk is a very common winter resident in NY State and that the presence of one in a yard near a feeded in winter is about as expected as snow in the winter, that gives us no right to belittle other members of the list. Lets all show a little class and respect for our fellow birders without publicly speaking down to them. Maybe you can send them a private email and in a decent way explain your concerns. Trust me, there are plenty of people who are willing to belittle photographers who scare birds, or maybe publicy put down someone who walks off of the trail at Jamaica Bay and practically goes into the west pond to get closer to a rare duck. -Isaac To: swalte...@verizon.net; NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Cooper's Hawk still around From: iwarsha...@aol.com Date: Sat, 5 Feb 2011 01:38:45 + I have Cooper's Hawks occasionally in the winter @ my house in Wallkill NY near New Paltz and several overwinter in Central Park so 1) is out. Irene Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry From: "Steve Walter" Sender: bounce-7952704-3714...@list.cornell.edu Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2011 18:35:28 -0500 To: NYS Birds ReplyTo: "Steve Walter" Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Cooper's Hawk still around We've heard a lot about this Cooper's Hawk. Maybe I'm missing the point, but there could be something special about it? I'm guessing maybe one of the following: 1) First one known to overwinter in New York 2) A trailblazer in adapting to suburbia and visiting back yards 3) It's maintaining a territory, unique among birds 4) Unusual in its preference for bird prey 5) Persistent in trying to get Hermit Thrush on its year list From: Andrew Block Sent: Friday, February 04, 2011 1:17 PM To: NYS Birds Subject: [nysbirds-l] Cooper's Hawk still around The resident adult female Cooper's Hawk is sitting in it's usual spot again. It's been coming every 3 or 4 days. I've never had one hang around for so long, it's so great. I saw it catch a starling a couple of days ago when it flew past my dining room window and I heard screeching. I just wish it'd catch some of the 54+ Mourning Doves that are hanging around at my feeders. Even better I wish it'd take one of the squirrels but I need a goshawk or redtail for that. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131 Phone: 914-337-1229; Fax: 914-771-8036 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Iceland Gull and Common Eider
While waiting earlier today for my son 's ferry to pull into port at Orient Point I casually birded around the ferry slip area. The regularly reported Iceland Gull was exceptionally accommodating landing within 20 feet of me. It's right leg and foot are damaged as it limped badly, although I could not see any type of trauma. On the beach immediately west of the slip, a drake common eider frequented the shallow water close to shore. I was surprised how close it came to the shore, allowing me to see, naked eye, the distinctive and pretty green patch on the back and side of the neck. It then drifted further out in the water, mixing with a small flock of red-breasted mergansers. John Turner -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 4 February 2011
- RBA * New York * New York City, Long Island, Westchester County * February 4, 2011 * NYNY1102.04 - Birds Mentioned: VARIED THRUSH+ WESTERN TANAGER+ (+ Details requested by NYSARC) KING EIDER Harlequin Duck Red-necked Grebe Northern Gannet Great Cormorant Bald Eagle Rough-legged Hawk Merlin Clapper Rail Purple Sandpiper Wilson's Snipe Iceland Gull Lesser Black-backed Gull BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE Razorbill SNOWY OWL Short-eared Owl RED-HEADED WOODPECKER NORTHERN SHRIKE WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL Common Redpoll If followed by (+) please submit documentation of your report electronically and use the NYSARC online submission form found at http://www.nybirds.org/NYSARC/goodreport.htm You can also send reports and digital image files via email to nysa...@nybirds.org . If electronic submission is not possible, hardcopy reports and photos or sketches are welcome. Hardcopy documentation should be mailed to: Jeanne Skelly - Secretary NYS Avian Records Committee (NYSARC) 420 Chili-Scottsville Rd. Churchville, NY 14428 ~ Transcript ~ Hotline: New York City Area Rare Bird Alert Weekly Recording: (212) 979-3070 To report sightings call: Tom Burke (212) 372-1483 Tony Lauro (631) 734-4126 Compilers: Tom Burke, Tony Lauro Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcriber: Karen Fung [~BEGIN RBA TAPE~] Greetings. This is the New York Rare Bird Alert for Friday, February 4, at 8:00pm. The highlights of today's tape are WESTERN TANAGER, VARIED THRUSH, SNOWY OWL, KING EIDERS, BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKES, NORTHERN SHRIKE, WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL, and RED-HEADED WOODPECKER. Despite the weather, or because of it, the Montauk area continues to produce exciting birds. Last weekend's highlight out there was a male WESTERN TANAGER first seen by birders on Saturday but perhaps present for three weeks or so, visiting feeders at private residences. It is important that birders visiting this site do not trespass onto these properties but remain on the roadways. To reach this site from Montauk Highway (Route 27), east of the town of Montauk, take East Lake Drive north to Big Reed Path, a dead-end road before the entrance to Big Reed Pond. Take Big Reed Path to its end at a T-intersection, with a very short road called Deer Way. Park on the roadway so as not to block traffic, and look at the feeders in the open at the house across from the T-intersection or, especially, at the feeders in the backyard of the house on the right of the intersection, these feeders visible from Deer Path by looking over a brushy area to the trees behind the house. Also keep your eye on the surrounding brush and trees for the tanager. A WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL paid a brief visit to this area Saturday afternoon, and a BALD EAGLE flew over Monday. Patience can be required to see the tanager. At Montauk Point the sea duck spectacle continues, featuring many thousands of three species of scoter and Common Eider. One or two BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKES and a couple of NORTHERN GANNETS finally reappeared Saturday after their recent absence, and two dozen or more RAZORBILLS continue within the mass of sea ducks. Also found Saturday were three KING EIDERS: a drake off the restaurant, and an immature male and a female off the Camp Hero overlook. On Sunday four females joined the young male off Camp Hero. Some COMMON REDPOLLS were around the Point on Sunday as well. At the Montauk Harbor inlet one or two ICELAND GULLS have been present along the beach just west of the inlet, and a BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE was seen there Saturday with some GREAT CORMORANTS continuing on the jetty structure. At Ditch Plains a RED-NECKED GREBE was offshore Sunday along with a BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE, and 25 PURPLE SANDPIPERS were along the rocks there. The Napeague NORTHERN SHRIKE was seen today at the western end of Napeague Meadow Road, and the adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL does continue at Lazy Point. On Monday a SNOWY OWL was spotted on Hicks Island [northwest side of Napeague Harbor], just across from the boat launch site at the end of Lazy Point Road. Along Route 27 where Georgica Pond ends and a marshy section on the south side of the road, there were six or more WILSON'S SNIPE last Saturday. Birds along Dune Road west of Shinnecock Inlet featured SHORT-EARED OWL, CLAPPER RAIL, and MERLIN this past week. In Central Park the VARIED THRUSH was spotted today, and the RED-HEADED WOODPECKER has been seen recently. The thrush is generally on the slope on the east side of a building called the Ramble Shed containing restrooms which is part of the maintenance area which is just south of the 79th Street Transverse. The closest park entrance is at 5th Avenue and 79th Street. The immature RED-HEADED WOODPECKER is usually in trees along the south side of the Sheep Meadow, just north of the 66th Street Transverse. A few ROUGH-LEGGED HAWKS, both light and dark phases, have been along the Jones Beach strip lately. A
