[nysbirds-l] Dickcissel at Georgica

2011-09-27 Thread Nicholas Laviola
There was a Dickcissel in a flock of Cowbirds and House Sparrows in the hedgerow of goldenrod and pokeweed across from house #24 (Pierson Rd.?) at the Georgica Assoc. this afternoon. A large movement of birds passed over between 10 and 11pm in the mist. Swainson's and Gray-cheeked Thrushes,

[nysbirds-l] Suggestions for Birding Locations Near Oyster Bay, LI

2011-09-27 Thread constance lapite
I will be visiting Oyster Bay on Long Island and I hope to have a couple of opportunities to bird for up to 2 hours at a stretch in the early mornings. I will have a car. I might also head back home via Orient Point and the ferry. Any suggestions of areas to bird in the vicinity of Oyster Bay

[nysbirds-l] Some Kissena Corridor Park Rarities Still Present

2011-09-27 Thread Corey Finger
A quick stroll around Kissena Corridor Park in Queens this evening from 5 - 5:45 PM netted two of the previously seen "good" birds.  The Blue Grosbeak was still there as was the Lark Sparrow.   I was surprised, however, when a second Lark Sparrow joined the first!  I managed to get pictures of

[nysbirds-l] NYSOA weekend and lost camera

2011-09-27 Thread pjlindsay
Hello all, If anyone attending the NYSOA meeting at Sylvan Lake in Dutchess County this past weekend found a Canon PowerShot digital camera, please contact me offline. I lost it during or after the banquet on Saturday evening at the Circle Lodge. Birding highlights of the weekend for me,

[nysbirds-l] NYSOA weekend and lost camera

2011-09-27 Thread pjlindsay
Hello all, If anyone attending the NYSOA meeting at Sylvan Lake in Dutchess County this past weekend found a Canon PowerShot digital camera, please contact me offline. I lost it during or after the banquet on Saturday evening at the Circle Lodge. Birding highlights of the weekend for me,

[nysbirds-l] Some Kissena Corridor Park Rarities Still Present

2011-09-27 Thread Corey Finger
A quick stroll around Kissena Corridor Park in Queens this evening from 5 - 5:45 PM netted two of the previously seen good birds.  The Blue Grosbeak was still there as was the Lark Sparrow.   I was surprised, however, when a second Lark Sparrow joined the first!  I managed to get pictures of

[nysbirds-l] Suggestions for Birding Locations Near Oyster Bay, LI

2011-09-27 Thread constance lapite
I will be visiting Oyster Bay on Long Island and I hope to have a couple of opportunities to bird for up to 2 hours at a stretch in the early mornings. I will have a car. I might also head back home via Orient Point and the ferry. Any suggestions of areas to bird in the vicinity of Oyster Bay

[nysbirds-l] Dickcissel at Georgica

2011-09-27 Thread Nicholas Laviola
There was a Dickcissel in a flock of Cowbirds and House Sparrows in the hedgerow of goldenrod and pokeweed across from house #24 (Pierson Rd.?) at the Georgica Assoc. this afternoon. A large movement of birds passed over between 10 and 11pm in the mist. Swainson's and Gray-cheeked Thrushes,