[nysbirds-l] Woodcock at Jefferson Valley mall

2011-11-22 Thread Andrew Block
Had an American Woodcock fly up from the median across from the main entrance at the Jefferson Valley Mall in Yorktown Heights tonite at around 9:30pm.  It headed out towards the perimeter road and into a swampy area.   Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37

[nysbirds-l] Ontauk and points west (Suffolk)

2011-11-22 Thread Douglas Futuyma
After a brief stop at Deep Hollow Ranch, I started a seawatch at Montauk Point at 7:45 this morning, and then at Camp Hero, the watch lasting until 9:30. I then visited Montauk Lake Inlet at Gin Beach, Ditch Plains, Cuilloden Point, Fort Pond Bay (south border), Napeague (Lazy Point), and Hook

[nysbirds-l] Ross's Goose

2011-11-22 Thread Isaac Grant
The Ross's goose was still in the field across from the Aviator building at Floyd Bennett Fieldbim Brooklyn just before sundown. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Ash-throated Flycatcher at West End/Jones Beach

2011-11-22 Thread ken feustel
At approx. 11:00AM this morning I discovered an Ash-throated Flycatcher on the Fisherman's access road. Specifically, at the point where the access road opens up to reveal Jones Inlet on the right. The bird was feeding low along the shrub line on the south side of the road, hawking insects and

[nysbirds-l] Northern Shrike, at Orange county airport, 22 Nov 11

2011-11-22 Thread Dan
>From the back side W. Kaisertown (?) road off Rte 211. Atop a small solitary tree behind airport chainlink fence/gate. a brown tone, immature Northern Shrike . 22 Nov 11 Dan Furbish -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re: [nysbirds-l] Black-headed Gull in Setauket

2011-11-22 Thread Tom Johnson
NYbirders, To follow the discussion of the recent Setauket Black-headed Gull and the potential for hybrid influence, a medium-sized hybrid gull flew past the north end of the barrier at Avalon, New Jersey today (22 November) during a massive seabird flight. We took this to be a probable adult

[nysbirds-l] Sherwood island S.P.

2011-11-22 Thread Mardi Dickinson
Birders et al, Here is a link to a article + photos I thought you would be interested in looking at about Sherwood Island S.P. http://kymry.wordpress.com/2011/11/21/commissioner-daniel-esty-ct-deep-talks-at-sherwood-island-s-p/ Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy the time with your

[nysbirds-l] Seabird flight right now/Ross's Goose continues

2011-11-22 Thread Shane Blodgett
There is a very good flight of seabirds off of Long Island right now. Get to the coast if you can! Ross's Goose continues at Floyd Bennett field. Shane B. (with Doug G.) Brooklyn NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Seabird flight right now/Ross's Goose continues

2011-11-22 Thread Shane Blodgett
There is a very good flight of seabirds off of Long Island right now. Get to the coast if you can! Ross's Goose continues at Floyd Bennett field. Shane B. (with Doug G.) Brooklyn NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Sherwood island S.P.

2011-11-22 Thread Mardi Dickinson
Birders et al, Here is a link to a article + photos I thought you would be interested in looking at about Sherwood Island S.P. http://kymry.wordpress.com/2011/11/21/commissioner-daniel-esty-ct-deep-talks-at-sherwood-island-s-p/ Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy the time with your

Re: [nysbirds-l] Black-headed Gull in Setauket

2011-11-22 Thread Tom Johnson
NYbirders, To follow the discussion of the recent Setauket Black-headed Gull and the potential for hybrid influence, a medium-sized hybrid gull flew past the north end of the barrier at Avalon, New Jersey today (22 November) during a massive seabird flight. We took this to be a probable adult

[nysbirds-l] Northern Shrike, at Orange county airport, 22 Nov 11

2011-11-22 Thread Dan
From the back side W. Kaisertown (?) road off Rte 211. Atop a small solitary tree behind airport chainlink fence/gate. a brown tone, immature Northern Shrike . 22 Nov 11 Dan Furbish -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Ross's Goose

2011-11-22 Thread Isaac Grant
The Ross's goose was still in the field across from the Aviator building at Floyd Bennett Fieldbim Brooklyn just before sundown. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Ontauk and points west (Suffolk)

2011-11-22 Thread Douglas Futuyma
After a brief stop at Deep Hollow Ranch, I started a seawatch at Montauk Point at 7:45 this morning, and then at Camp Hero, the watch lasting until 9:30. I then visited Montauk Lake Inlet at Gin Beach, Ditch Plains, Cuilloden Point, Fort Pond Bay (south border), Napeague (Lazy Point), and Hook

[nysbirds-l] Woodcock at Jefferson Valley mall

2011-11-22 Thread Andrew Block
Had an American Woodcock fly up from the median across from the main entrance at the Jefferson Valley Mall in Yorktown Heights tonite at around 9:30pm.  It headed out towards the perimeter road and into a swampy area.   Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37