[nysbirds-l] 5/13- Queens Big Day (Little Gull, White-faced Ibis +++)

Today Corey Finger, Heydi Lopes, and I set out to do a Big Day in Queens. We were joined for a large portion of that time by Shane Blodgett. I'll try to be as brief as possible in the Highlights below. Our total of species in Queens for the day was 149. Highlights: Jamaica Bay Wildlife

Re: [nysbirds-l] Which Fox Sparrow ssp?

I wrote the following earlier today to Phil Jeffrey's but since it's merged into a discussion, here are my thoughts: 1) As a note, we're technically not talking about subspecies here. Fox sparrow has over 10 subspecies of which many are very similar. We're trying to group this bird into the

RE: [nysbirds-l] Which Fox Sparrow ssp?

Is there any final concensus on which ssp this bird is? It seems like several say sooty and others are saying slate-colored. When Lila Fried I saw the bird at around 4:30 this afternoon we couldn't help but notice that it didn't fit well with any of the illustrations in Sibley's books. Though

[nysbirds-l] Sooty Fox Sparrow

Thanks to everyone sharing information and photos on this bird! My impression from the photos is that this is likely a coastal Sooty Fox Sparrow (unalaschcensis subspecies group) rather than a Slate-colored (schistacea group), mostly because the ventral streaks look so thick, blurry, and

[nysbirds-l] Sooty Fox Sparrow Central Park with 2 more pictures

To add to Phil's post here are links to two more shots of the bird. One with flash one without. I also agree that the bird appears to be an interior western race of "Sooty Fox Sparrow" http://www.lilibirds.com/gallery2/v/recent_work/sooty_fox_sparrow_1.jpg.html

[nysbirds-l] 5-13 birds

on 5-13 i saw a white faced ibis at jamaica bay at 930am. by bench 2. a yellow billed cuckoo at hempstead lake state park at 11am and a blue grosbeak at robert moses feild 2 at 2.30 gary straus -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] WNY Dial-a-Bird 13 May 2010

- RBA * New York * Buffalo * 05/13/2010 * NYBU1005.13 - Birds mentioned - Submit email to dfsuggs localnet com Thank you, David - WILSON'S PHALAROPE SNOWY EGRET PURPLE SANDPIPER WARBLERS (24+ species)

[nysbirds-l] 5/13: Blue Grosbeak and Tennessee Warbler in Riverside Park (Manhattan)

Hi, Jeff Nulle called to report a female Blue Grosbeak at the "drip" in Riverside around 3:30pm. He also had a Tennessee Warbler in the trees near the southwest fence of the tennis courts (just north of the drip) around 9am. He said that birding was pretty lackluster there otherwise, but

[nysbirds-l] Fox Sparrow photos from Strawberry Fields/CPK

http://www.flickr.com/photos/phil-jeffrey/4604064831/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/phil-jeffrey/4604677564/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/phil-jeffrey/4604064801/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/phil-jeffrey/4604064731/ Click on the "all sizes" icon to see the original size that I uploaded (900x600).

[nysbirds-l] Another BLUE GROSBEAK - Hoyt Farm Park (Commack, Suffolk Co.)

Just before noon today I found a female BLUE GROSBEAK feeding in a small clearing on the west side of Hoyt Farm Park, just southeast of the water tower (40.822712, -73.272954). I observed it feeding for several minutes before eventually losing track of it. Also seen in the immediate vicinity were

[nysbirds-l] western Fox Sparrow, Central Park NYC 5/13

Western race fox sparrow relocated by Audrey Weintraub. The bird is on the southeast lawn near the west drive closest to the Webster statue. Good and responsible birding! Andrew Baksh Queens NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com (\__/) (= '.'=) sent from somewhere in the field via my mobile device.

[nysbirds-l] posters from Cornell

Here is Cornell's website to download various bird posters that can then be printed. http://www.birds.cornell.edu/pfw/FreeDownloads.htm Marty from Woodbury -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] western Fox Sparrow, Central Park NYC 5/13

Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City Thursday, 13 May, 2010 western Fox Sparrow - the Fox Sparrow group may at some point be "split" into separate species by the A.O.U. - there are many birders and some scientists who already see this as a group made up of several species. Just to add a

RE: [nysbirds-l] Blue Grosbeak at RMSP Field 2 (Suffolk Co.)

Still there at 6:30 AM this morning. It was favoring the second small circle from the north, on the right as you drive in. From: bounce-5790858-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-5790858-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of ken feustel Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 3:43 PM To:

Re: [nysbirds-l] May 13th Western Race Fox Sparrow in Central Park

It was still there as of 8:20am and appears to be of a far western ssp - a chocolate brown and gray, getting a little warmer in the primaries and tail. I have pics. For those looking for it - it's an active feeder but it's quite shy. --- Phil Jeffrey On May 13, 2010, at 7:50 AM,

RE: [nysbirds-l] May 13th Western Race Fox Sparrow in Central Park

Dear Karen and all, This report is extremely exciting and of great interest to many people. I would be most appreciative of any follow-up reports concerning whether the bird continues to be seen. Please document this bird as carefully as possible. Paul Buckley recorded a Fox Sparrow of the

[nysbirds-l] White-faced Ibis

At 6:55 this morning Doug Gochfeld called to say the WHITE-FACED IBIS was in the South Marsh of Jamaica Bay WR directly under the Osprey platform. Shane B. Brooklyn NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] May 13th Western Race Fox Sparrow in Central Park

Hi All, Stephanie Seymour and Rob Fanning just called to report a Fox Sparrow (Western Subspecies, a much grayer form) in Strawberry Fields in Central Park. The sparrow was found on the wood chip path by Steve Chang and Andrew Rubenfeld about 15 min ago (~6:45am). Good luck if you go. Karen

[nysbirds-l] Red-shouldered Hawk , Patchogue,LI

A Red-shouldered Hawk was just seen perched in a tree in my backyard. I looked out the bay window while the computer was starting up and there the hawk was, ever so beautiful and elegant if I must say so. After a few minutes in flew off towards the open field. Diana Teta Long Island, NY

[nysbirds-l] Red-shouldered Hawk , Patchogue,LI

A Red-shouldered Hawk was just seen perched in a tree in my backyard. I looked out the bay window while the computer was starting up and there the hawk was, ever so beautiful and elegant if I must say so. After a few minutes in flew off towards the open field. Diana Teta Long Island, NY

[nysbirds-l] May 13th Western Race Fox Sparrow in Central Park

Hi All, Stephanie Seymour and Rob Fanning just called to report a Fox Sparrow (Western Subspecies, a much grayer form) in Strawberry Fields in Central Park. The sparrow was found on the wood chip path by Steve Chang and Andrew Rubenfeld about 15 min ago (~6:45am). Good luck if you go. Karen

[nysbirds-l] White-faced Ibis

At 6:55 this morning Doug Gochfeld called to say the WHITE-FACED IBIS was in the South Marsh of Jamaica Bay WR directly under the Osprey platform. Shane B. Brooklyn NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

RE: [nysbirds-l] May 13th Western Race Fox Sparrow in Central Park

Dear Karen and all, This report is extremely exciting and of great interest to many people. I would be most appreciative of any follow-up reports concerning whether the bird continues to be seen. Please document this bird as carefully as possible. Paul Buckley recorded a Fox Sparrow of the

RE: [nysbirds-l] Blue Grosbeak at RMSP Field 2 (Suffolk Co.)

Still there at 6:30 AM this morning. It was favoring the second small circle from the north, on the right as you drive in. From: bounce-5790858-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-5790858-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of ken feustel Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 3:43 PM To:

[nysbirds-l] western Fox Sparrow, Central Park NYC 5/13

Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City Thursday, 13 May, 2010 western Fox Sparrow - the Fox Sparrow group may at some point be split into separate species by the A.O.U. - there are many birders and some scientists who already see this as a group made up of several species. Just to add a

[nysbirds-l] posters from Cornell

Here is Cornell's website to download various bird posters that can then be printed. http://www.birds.cornell.edu/pfw/FreeDownloads.htm Marty from Woodbury -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] western Fox Sparrow, Central Park NYC 5/13

Western race fox sparrow relocated by Audrey Weintraub. The bird is on the southeast lawn near the west drive closest to the Webster statue. Good and responsible birding! Andrew Baksh Queens NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com (\__/) (= '.'=) sent from somewhere in the field via my mobile device.

[nysbirds-l] 5/13: Blue Grosbeak and Tennessee Warbler in Riverside Park (Manhattan)

Hi, Jeff Nulle called to report a female Blue Grosbeak at the drip in Riverside around 3:30pm. He also had a Tennessee Warbler in the trees near the southwest fence of the tennis courts (just north of the drip) around 9am. He said that birding was pretty lackluster there otherwise, but

[nysbirds-l] WNY Dial-a-Bird 13 May 2010

- RBA * New York * Buffalo * 05/13/2010 * NYBU1005.13 - Birds mentioned - Submit email to dfsuggs localnet com Thank you, David - WILSON'S PHALAROPE SNOWY EGRET PURPLE SANDPIPER WARBLERS (24+ species)

[nysbirds-l] 5-13 birds

on 5-13 i saw a white faced ibis at jamaica bay at 930am. by bench 2. a yellow billed cuckoo at hempstead lake state park at 11am and a blue grosbeak at robert moses feild 2 at 2.30 gary straus -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Sooty Fox Sparrow Central Park with 2 more pictures

To add to Phil's post here are links to two more shots of the bird. One with flash one without. I also agree that the bird appears to be an interior western race of Sooty Fox Sparrow http://www.lilibirds.com/gallery2/v/recent_work/sooty_fox_sparrow_1.jpg.html

RE: [nysbirds-l] Which Fox Sparrow ssp?

Is there any final concensus on which ssp this bird is? It seems like several say sooty and others are saying slate-colored. When Lila Fried I saw the bird at around 4:30 this afternoon we couldn't help but notice that it didn't fit well with any of the illustrations in Sibley's books. Though

Re: [nysbirds-l] Which Fox Sparrow ssp?

I wrote the following earlier today to Phil Jeffrey's but since it's merged into a discussion, here are my thoughts: 1) As a note, we're technically not talking about subspecies here. Fox sparrow has over 10 subspecies of which many are very similar. We're trying to group this bird into the