[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow State Park- Pine Siskins, Sea Ducks

Norm Klein and I birded all around Sunken Meadow State Park late this morning thru the early afternoon today.  Overall, it wasn't very birdy.   The highlight was a flock of ten Pine Siskins that flew over and  landed in the conifers just east of Field 3.  Soon after, another small flock of Pine

[nysbirds-l] adult goshawk

today we had the holy grail of the hook mt hawkwatch-the adult goshawk. the bird came in at 12:14 coming right towards us and then veering off to the south side of the watch. the bird had a silver band on the right leg but could not see the band on the left that would have the numbers to id

[nysbirds-l] Captree Common Ground Dove--YES

I saw the COMMON GROUND DOVE late this afternoon (just after 4:00). It was feeding along the edge of the paved pedestrian path that connects the north and south parking lots. It was last seen flying across the road into the setting sun. The Captree visit wrapped up a full day of birding that

Re: [nysbirds-l] 2 Euro Wigeons Patchogue Lake, Suffolk Co.

Two male European Wigeon were present near the south end of Patchogue Lake this morning along with about 100 American Wigeon, several hundred Ruddy Ducks and smaller numbers of the usual local mix- Shovelers, scaup, Gadwall, RIng-necks etc. About 10 Pintail were at the north end of the lake,

[nysbirds-l] Eastern LI: Greater White-fronted and Cackling Geese, Kittiwake, and more

Brent Bomkamp, Stella Miller and I birded the Towns of Easthampton and Southampton, Suffolk County, and points further west today. On Further Lane in Easthampton at about 8:30 a.m., we found 5 Greater White-Fronted Geese. A bit earlier, Brent spotted two of these birds in flocks of Canada Geese

[nysbirds-l] NYC: Swindler Cove Park, Sat. 13-Nov incl. Oriole & butterfly

Date: Saturday, 13 November 2010 (10:15a-1:10p) Location: Manhattan - Swindler Cove Park & Sherman Creek Reported by: Ben Cacace This upper Manhattan park is situated along the Harlem River at the end of Dyckman St. & 10th Avenue across the island from Fort Tryon Park. *BIRDS*: The adult male

[nysbirds-l] Golden Eagle

After a morning of birding at Partridge Run WMA ( no Boreal Chickadee ), Susan Rogers and I saw an immature Golden Eagle being harassed by 3 Common Ravens. It was flying north over Gifford Hollow Rd. I did manage to get a few ID photos. Peter Schoenberger-Woodstock -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End - Pine Siskins, Am. Goldfinches

In pursuit of crossbills this morning I only came across good numbers of Pine Siskins and American Goldfinches. A few Northern Harriers were seen by the Nature Center and Red-Breasted Nuthatches were also plentiful. Along Ocean Bay Parkway an Osprey was spotted perched. Photos of these birds

[nysbirds-l] Cattle Egret-Croton Point

Today, I had a cattle egret sitting on a rock trail on the south east side of the landfill. It flew off towards the railroad area. Other birds of interest in past week at croton: Green winged Teal Snow Bunting Amerian Pipits Horned Larks Eastern Meadowlarks Red Shouldered Hawk Peregrine Falcon  

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End...

I spent a quiet morning at Jones Beach birding around the Coast Guard Station and the median to West End. The Marbled Godwit continues as well as a couple of Royal Terns seen on and around the bar near the Coast Guard Station. Other notables included 3 Harlequin Ducks, 1 White-winged scoter, 1

[nysbirds-l] common ravens

For the third time in two weeks common raven heard then seen over Rocky Point preserve in Rocky Point Long Island.Only one bird was seen yesterday morning at 8 am. Dan Heglund -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] common ravens

For the third time in two weeks common raven heard then seen over Rocky Point preserve in Rocky Point Long Island.Only one bird was seen yesterday morning at 8 am. Dan Heglund -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End...

I spent a quiet morning at Jones Beach birding around the Coast Guard Station and the median to West End. The Marbled Godwit continues as well as a couple of Royal Terns seen on and around the bar near the Coast Guard Station. Other notables included 3 Harlequin Ducks, 1 White-winged scoter, 1

[nysbirds-l] Cattle Egret-Croton Point

Today, I had a cattle egret sitting on a rock trail on the south east side of the landfill. It flew off towards the railroad area. Other birds of interest in past week at croton: Green winged Teal Snow Bunting Amerian Pipits Horned Larks Eastern Meadowlarks Red Shouldered Hawk Peregrine Falcon  

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End - Pine Siskins, Am. Goldfinches

In pursuit of crossbills this morning I only came across good numbers of Pine Siskins and American Goldfinches. A few Northern Harriers were seen by the Nature Center and Red-Breasted Nuthatches were also plentiful. Along Ocean Bay Parkway an Osprey was spotted perched. Photos of these birds

[nysbirds-l] Golden Eagle

After a morning of birding at Partridge Run WMA ( no Boreal Chickadee ), Susan Rogers and I saw an immature Golden Eagle being harassed by 3 Common Ravens. It was flying north over Gifford Hollow Rd. I did manage to get a few ID photos. Peter Schoenberger-Woodstock -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] NYC: Swindler Cove Park, Sat. 13-Nov incl. Oriole butterfly

Date: Saturday, 13 November 2010 (10:15a-1:10p) Location: Manhattan - Swindler Cove Park Sherman Creek Reported by: Ben Cacace This upper Manhattan park is situated along the Harlem River at the end of Dyckman St. 10th Avenue across the island from Fort Tryon Park. *BIRDS*: The adult male

[nysbirds-l] Eastern LI: Greater White-fronted and Cackling Geese, Kittiwake, and more

Brent Bomkamp, Stella Miller and I birded the Towns of Easthampton and Southampton, Suffolk County, and points further west today. On Further Lane in Easthampton at about 8:30 a.m., we found 5 Greater White-Fronted Geese. A bit earlier, Brent spotted two of these birds in flocks of Canada Geese

Re: [nysbirds-l] 2 Euro Wigeons Patchogue Lake, Suffolk Co.

Two male European Wigeon were present near the south end of Patchogue Lake this morning along with about 100 American Wigeon, several hundred Ruddy Ducks and smaller numbers of the usual local mix- Shovelers, scaup, Gadwall, RIng-necks etc. About 10 Pintail were at the north end of the lake,

[nysbirds-l] Captree Common Ground Dove--YES

I saw the COMMON GROUND DOVE late this afternoon (just after 4:00). It was feeding along the edge of the paved pedestrian path that connects the north and south parking lots. It was last seen flying across the road into the setting sun. The Captree visit wrapped up a full day of birding that

[nysbirds-l] adult goshawk

today we had the holy grail of the hook mt hawkwatch-the adult goshawk. the bird came in at 12:14 coming right towards us and then veering off to the south side of the watch. the bird had a silver band on the right leg but could not see the band on the left that would have the numbers to id

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow State Park- Pine Siskins, Sea Ducks

Norm Klein and I birded all around Sunken Meadow State Park late this morning thru the early afternoon today.  Overall, it wasn't very birdy.   The highlight was a flock of ten Pine Siskins that flew over and  landed in the conifers just east of Field 3.  Soon after, another small flock of Pine