[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 6 January 2012

- RBA * New York * New York City, Long Island, Westchester County * Jan 6, 2012 * NYNY1201.06 - Birds Mentioned: RUFOUS HUMMINGBIRD+ MOUNTAIN BLUEBIRD+ GRACE'S WARBLER+ (+ Details requested by NYSARC) Greater White-fronted Goose Black Brant Blue-winged Teal King Eider Harlequin Duck BARROW'S

[nysbirds-l] NJ Chaffinch Friday

my wife and i and a few others from NYS made the trek out the western NJ yesterday for the Chaffinch without success. the problem is that there were so many people there (50-60 or more at any one time) that the ground-feeding birds that the chaffinch is apparently associating with, were not being

[nysbirds-l] grace's warbler

The Grace's warbler was not present today (Friday) as of  11:30 am also went to NJ and as of 3pm the Chaffinch was also a no show. Good luck to all Rod Gonzalez -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] North & south, little & big, Sedge & Snowy...oh happy day!

The point of entry along the Orient Beach State Park causeway is here; 41.148434,-72.24642 - Google Maps The causeway is posted against parking, but the season and the state of construction may mean they're not enforcing, but it might be prudent to park near the entrance and walk in, or

[nysbirds-l] More More Manhattan 1/6/12

Whoops, didn't finish that post. ebird checklist with some pics for Inwood Ballfields: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S9517991 At Swindler Cove Park, we had 2 ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLERS, seen feeding together simultaneously on the fence between the parking lot behind the

[nysbirds-l] North & south, little & big, Sedge & Snowy...oh happy day!

Today, at ~ 1145, I saw the Sedge Wren, at the same location where it was found on 12/31/11 by Steve Biasetti & Aaron Virgin, while taking part in Mary Laura Lamont's Orient CBC. As per Steve's instructions, take Main Rd. through the Village of Orient , finding Orient State Park on the s/s

[nysbirds-l] More Manhattan 1/6/12

Hi All, Greg Lawrence and I did a round of the more heavily birded areas in Manhattan today, scrounging up some of the half-hardies and rarities around. At Inwood Hill Park, we had the DICKCISSEL and the previously mentioned NASHVILLE WARBLER (quite vocal) around the ballfields at the end of

[nysbirds-l] RFI Grace's reports

Reports from today regarding the Grace's Warbler would be appreciated. Thanks. Jeff and Amy Davis Connected by DROID on Verizon Wireless -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Dune Road L.I. Birds Today, Jan. 5th

Hi All, Had a brief look along Dune Rd. this morning with Dick Belanger.We found the 1st year female Snowy Owl over on Warner Island,[east of Ponquogue Bridge], that had been seen earlier this week. One of the 2 recent Great Egrets was working the ditch just west of Triton Lane and an

[nysbirds-l] Northern Shrike/Floyd Bennett-YES

Got a short glimpse of the long-staying (but often difficult to locate) NORTHERN SHRIKE at Floyd Bennett today. It was sitting at the top of one of the taller trees in the middle of the wooded portion of the NW most field. The shrike has been there for a little over a month now, with the first

[nysbirds-l] Harlequin Duck - Fort Salonga, Suffolk

I took a very brief detour to Callahan's Beach on 25A in Fort Salonga. Callahan's Beach is a Town of Smithtown Park with great views of the Long Island Sound as much of viewing can be done from high bluffs. At around 4:00 PM, I was working my way through roughly 85 common goldeneye when a

[nysbirds-l] Nashville Warbler (not Tenn.) at Inwood Hill Park

I meant to say Nashville Warbler in my previous post. Sorry for the mistake! Very clearly a Nashville. (I was close geographically, at least.) - Reply message - From: "Christina M. Wilkinson" Date: Fri, Jan 6, 2012 2:16 pm Subject: [nysbirds-l] Tennessee Warbler at Inwood Hill Park

[nysbirds-l] Yellow-breasted Chat - Orient Point, Suffolk County Park

While walking along the dirt road to the very end of Orient Point, a Chat was located. The bird was keeping company with Cardinals, Carolina Wrens and Chickadees. The County Park is accessible from the eastern most parking lot of the Cross Sound Ferry, and the dirt road runs parallel to

[nysbirds-l] Tennessee Warbler at Inwood Hill Park

Two birders and I just identified a Tennessee Warbler at the Dickcissel location in the shrubs by the Amtrak tracks near Dyckman Street. - Reply message - From: "Taylor Sturm" Date: Fri, Jan 6, 2012 1:08 pm Subject: [nysbirds-l] Dickcissel - YES To: Dickcissel presently being seen

[nysbirds-l] BirdCallsRadio | Tom Andersen next guest.

Birders et al, BirdCallsRadio next guest will beTom Andersen, author of “This Fine Piece of Water: An Environmental History of Long Island Sound. birdcallsradio.com. Tom has just joined Connecticut Audubon Society as Director of Communications. Be sure to listen in this Sunday, Jan 8, on

[nysbirds-l] Birds and Whales at Montauk

Well, just one whale but it was a treat. Started scanning at Camp Hero at around 8am and almost immediately had a whale spout 100 yards off-shore directly in front of me. It spouted and showed it's back/fin a couple more times as it headed West - based on size (~20'), fin shape (sharp, curved

[nysbirds-l] Dickcissel - YES

Dickcissel presently being seen foraging with a rather large flock of house sparrows in its usual location (most south west area of Inwood Hill Park (past the overpass near the river)) Rufous Hummingbird is also at its usual location. Good luck if you go Taylor Sturm -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Kumlien's Gull

  Jan 6   Iron Pier Beach, Northville.  One adult Kumliens Gull -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Black-throated Green Warbler in Inwood Hill Park, GWFG and Snow Goose

While looking for the Dickcissel in Inwood Hill park yesterday (no luck with the Dickcissel) I spotted a Black-throated Green Warbler on Dyckman Street just before the overpass at the southern end of the park. Here's a photo:

[nysbirds-l] Black-throated Green Warbler in Inwood Hill Park, GWFG and Snow Goose

While looking for the Dickcissel in Inwood Hill park yesterday (no luck with the Dickcissel) I spotted a Black-throated Green Warbler on Dyckman Street just before the overpass at the southern end of the park. Here's a photo:

[nysbirds-l] Kumlien's Gull

  Jan 6   Iron Pier Beach, Northville.  One adult Kumlien#39;s Gull -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Dickcissel - YES

Dickcissel presently being seen foraging with a rather large flock of house sparrows in its usual location (most south west area of Inwood Hill Park (past the overpass near the river)) Rufous Hummingbird is also at its usual location. Good luck if you go Taylor Sturm -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Birds and Whales at Montauk

Well, just one whale but it was a treat. Started scanning at Camp Hero at around 8am and almost immediately had a whale spout 100 yards off-shore directly in front of me. It spouted and showed it's back/fin a couple more times as it headed West - based on size (~20'), fin shape (sharp, curved

[nysbirds-l] BirdCallsRadio | Tom Andersen next guest.

Birders et al, BirdCallsRadio next guest will beTom Andersen, author of “This Fine Piece of Water: An Environmental History of Long Island Sound. birdcallsradio.com. Tom has just joined Connecticut Audubon Society as Director of Communications. Be sure to listen in this Sunday, Jan 8, on

[nysbirds-l] Tennessee Warbler at Inwood Hill Park

Two birders and I just identified a Tennessee Warbler at the Dickcissel location in the shrubs by the Amtrak tracks near Dyckman Street. - Reply message - From: Taylor Sturm tjst...@gmail.com Date: Fri, Jan 6, 2012 1:08 pm Subject: [nysbirds-l] Dickcissel - YES To: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu

[nysbirds-l] Yellow-breasted Chat - Orient Point, Suffolk County Park

While walking along the dirt road to the very end of Orient Point, a Chat was located. The bird was keeping company with Cardinals, Carolina Wrens and Chickadees. The County Park is accessible from the eastern most parking lot of the Cross Sound Ferry, and the dirt road runs parallel to

[nysbirds-l] Nashville Warbler (not Tenn.) at Inwood Hill Park

I meant to say Nashville Warbler in my previous post. Sorry for the mistake! Very clearly a Nashville. (I was close geographically, at least.) - Reply message - From: Christina M. Wilkinson nutrich...@rcn.com Date: Fri, Jan 6, 2012 2:16 pm Subject: [nysbirds-l] Tennessee Warbler at

[nysbirds-l] Harlequin Duck - Fort Salonga, Suffolk

I took a very brief detour to Callahan's Beach on 25A in Fort Salonga. Callahan's Beach is a Town of Smithtown Park with great views of the Long Island Sound as much of viewing can be done from high bluffs. At around 4:00 PM, I was working my way through roughly 85 common goldeneye when a

[nysbirds-l] Northern Shrike/Floyd Bennett-YES

Got a short glimpse of the long-staying (but often difficult to locate) NORTHERN SHRIKE at Floyd Bennett today. It was sitting at the top of one of the taller trees in the middle of the wooded portion of the NW most field. The shrike has been there for a little over a month now, with the first

[nysbirds-l] RFI Grace's reports

Reports from today regarding the Grace's Warbler would be appreciated. Thanks. Jeff and Amy Davis Connected by DROID on Verizon Wireless -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] More Manhattan 1/6/12

Hi All, Greg Lawrence and I did a round of the more heavily birded areas in Manhattan today, scrounging up some of the half-hardies and rarities around. At Inwood Hill Park, we had the DICKCISSEL and the previously mentioned NASHVILLE WARBLER (quite vocal) around the ballfields at the end of

[nysbirds-l] North south, little big, Sedge Snowy...oh happy day!

Today, at ~ 1145, I saw the Sedge Wren, at the same location where it was found on 12/31/11 by Steve Biasetti Aaron Virgin, while taking part in Mary Laura Lamont's Orient CBC. As per Steve's instructions, take Main Rd. through the Village of Orient , finding Orient State Park on the s/s

[nysbirds-l] More More Manhattan 1/6/12

Whoops, didn't finish that post. ebird checklist with some pics for Inwood Ballfields: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S9517991 At Swindler Cove Park, we had 2 ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLERS, seen feeding together simultaneously on the fence between the parking lot behind the

Re: [nysbirds-l] North south, little big, Sedge Snowy...oh happy day!

The point of entry along the Orient Beach State Park causeway is here; 41.148434,-72.24642 - Google Maps The causeway is posted against parking, but the season and the state of construction may mean they're not enforcing, but it might be prudent to park near the entrance and walk in, or

[nysbirds-l] grace's warbler

The Grace's warbler was not present today (Friday) as of  11:30 am also went to NJ and as of 3pm the Chaffinch was also a no show. Good luck to all Rod Gonzalez -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] NJ Chaffinch Friday

my wife and i and a few others from NYS made the trek out the western NJ yesterday for the Chaffinch without success. the problem is that there were so many people there (50-60 or more at any one time) that the ground-feeding birds that the chaffinch is apparently associating with, were not being

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 6 January 2012

- RBA * New York * New York City, Long Island, Westchester County * Jan 6, 2012 * NYNY1201.06 - Birds Mentioned: RUFOUS HUMMINGBIRD+ MOUNTAIN BLUEBIRD+ GRACE'S WARBLER+ (+ Details requested by NYSARC) Greater White-fronted Goose Black Brant Blue-winged Teal King Eider Harlequin Duck BARROW'S