Based on a recent eBird listing, my friend Devin and I rolled the dice and
went out to Breezy Point for what we assumed was a slim chance at finding
an Snowy Owl. To our surprise and delight we saw not one owl but two.
The first was a bit smaller and slightly mottled with black. It was sitting
on
Excellent day of birding with Alec Humann today. We hope to get the Lark
Sparrow in Kendall and head back towards Buffalo.
Stops and approximate times:
Baseline Rd - Grand Island 8:30 am
1 Eastern Screech Owl
Lake Rd - Barker 9:45 am
1 Northern Shrike
Lakeshore Rd - Kendall
3 Blue
On the SSAS waterfowl count today we turned up a Eurasian Common Teal
on the north end of Smith Pond in Rockville Center, Nassau County, NY.
Also had 5 Northern Pintails on Cammann's Pond in Merrick, Nassau County, NY.
Steve Schellenger
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There was a stunning concentration of Northern Gannets for a short time
today in the mouth of Jones Inlet. I took some pictures from a distance.
They may or may not do justice to the scene, but worth a look at
http://www.stevewalternature.com/ . I've seen a lot of gannets but I don't
remember
A drake Eurasian Wigeon was found today at Floyd Bennett Field within a flock
of 45 American Wigeon. Seen initially near the pilings at the end of Archery
Road, the flock slowly headed farther west towards the Gil Hodges Bridge.
However, as we were leaving all they flew back to their starting
In the west part of the preserve, west of Rocky Point Road, a Common
Raven loudly proclaimed his presence from the top of a pine.
Apparently just the one, though; he got no replies.
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Many people got to see the White-winged Crossbills today. There were about 15
(when I was present) and at least 100 Pine Siskins in the area along Cooley
Road. The best way for people to find the bog is to take Rt 17 to exit 98 and
take Parksville/Cooley Road east about 8 miles. So many
Just heard from Jim Schlickenreider, the Crossbill and Siskin flock is present
at the Bog this morning. John Haas
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Took off and flew out in to the bay at 7:20am.
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West Pond at Jamaica Bay (6:55am).
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West Pond at Jamaica Bay (6:55am).
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Just heard from Jim Schlickenreider, the Crossbill and Siskin flock is present
at the Bog this morning. John Haas
--
NYSbirds-L List Info:
http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME
http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES
Many people got to see the White-winged Crossbills today. There were about 15
(when I was present) and at least 100 Pine Siskins in the area along Cooley
Road. The best way for people to find the bog is to take Rt 17 to exit 98 and
take Parksville/Cooley Road east about 8 miles. So many
In the west part of the preserve, west of Rocky Point Road, a Common
Raven loudly proclaimed his presence from the top of a pine.
Apparently just the one, though; he got no replies.
--
NYSbirds-L List Info:
http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME
A drake Eurasian Wigeon was found today at Floyd Bennett Field within a flock
of 45 American Wigeon. Seen initially near the pilings at the end of Archery
Road, the flock slowly headed farther west towards the Gil Hodges Bridge.
However, as we were leaving all they flew back to their starting
There was a stunning concentration of Northern Gannets for a short time
today in the mouth of Jones Inlet. I took some pictures from a distance.
They may or may not do justice to the scene, but worth a look at
http://www.stevewalternature.com/ . I've seen a lot of gannets but I don't
remember
On the SSAS waterfowl count today we turned up a Eurasian Common Teal
on the north end of Smith Pond in Rockville Center, Nassau County, NY.
Also had 5 Northern Pintails on Cammann's Pond in Merrick, Nassau County, NY.
Steve Schellenger
--
NYSbirds-L List Info:
Based on a recent eBird listing, my friend Devin and I rolled the dice and
went out to Breezy Point for what we assumed was a slim chance at finding
an Snowy Owl. To our surprise and delight we saw not one owl but two.
The first was a bit smaller and slightly mottled with black. It was sitting
on
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