Re: [nysbirds-l] Photographer problem at Breezy Point

I wonder, then; what purpose does this list serve? -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Montauk- Lark Sparrow

I observed the previously reported Lark Sparrow at 5:10pm, Sunday afternoon. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] California Gull, 5,700 Snow Geese in Niagara/Orleans Co - 5 Feb

Late morning, an adult California Gull was present amongst a few hundred Herring and Ring-billed Gulls on the rocks below Devil's Hole State Park on the lower Niagara River. Sometime around noon it flew upstream presumably to forage amongst other gulls at the Robert Moses/Sir Adam Beck power

Re: [nysbirds-l] Photographer problem at Breezy Point

I have been birding the Long Island barrier beaches for over 20 years. It is clear that human activity of all types has increased dramatically in that time. This of course leads to more disturbance of wildlife. There are many more photographers and birders now then there were back then, and

Re: [nysbirds-l] Photographer problem at Breezy Point

I completely agree with Rob and Mardi. I just want to add what I witnessed today - there were several birders as far out as the second dune and a walker with a dog off of the leash within 50-75 meters of one of the owls (it appeared that the walker had no idea the owl was there). My trip to Breezy

Re:[nysbirds-l] Photographer problem at Breezy Point

I concur with Mardi, my postings were never meant to imply that ALL photographers are a problem. Like every endeavor, amateur or professional, there are people who play by the rules and those whom think the rules don't apply. Let's not condemn a whole group of people just because there are a

Re: [nysbirds-l] Photographer problem at Breezy Point

Phil et al, Lets be VERY careful & clear NOT to put ALL Bird photographers or any photographers for that fact in this quote you made below please! > "Birders need to understand that bird photographers are parasitic of > the sightings on this list" I have been a pro photographer for 40 years

Re: [nysbirds-l] Photographer problem at Breezy Point

The photographers shown in Rob's video were not the only instances. This photographer: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BqOGEhoql4A/Ty8zKetR49I/BLo/NhfyRUrXTrE/s1600/BozoBirdPhotographer_W5G7596.jpg was walking all over the dune area too in pursuit of the owls as of 8:30am. One of the owls may

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 2-5-12

I led a small group out towards the Mud Hole and staying within NY waters to go after pelagic species. As expected we had numerous Razorbills and Gannets. The highlights of the trip included Common Murre relatively close to shore and estimated to be in Queens county, and an all white Snowy Owl

[nysbirds-l] Upper Niagara River - US side 2/5/12

Another nice day for birding so I traveled the Tonawandas and Buffalo for the following: Tonwanda Island/ Little River (North Tonawanda) 1:50 pm 29 Canada Geese 4 Mallards 8 Hooded Mergansers 62 Ring-billed Gulls Fisherman's Park (North Tonawanda) 2:10 pm 9 Mallards 26 Ring-billed Gulls

[nysbirds-l] Photographer problem at Breezy Point

I really hate to have to post this note, but ... Today at Breezy Point two photographers decided to ignore common sense, birding ethics and clearly posted NPS signs to get close to the reported owls. They had walked a long distance into the protected dune habitat and stationed themselves

[nysbirds-l] Glaucous Gull in Brooklyn on Saturday, 4 Feb

While Holly Wilson  and I were searching unsuccessfully for the Black-headed Gull near Owl's Head Park, Brooklyn, Holly detected a first winter Glaucous Gull on the rooftop of the wastewater treatment plant. The bird remained for about 15 minutes around 9:30 am, then disappeared, and we found

[nysbirds-l] King Eider still in Glen Cover

A female King Eider I found on December 10 was still off the point at East Island, Glen Cove, Nassau County today. It can be viewed at a distance from Pryibil Beach, Glen Cove. East Island has several small parks providing access to the water near the point, but they are posted for residents

[nysbirds-l] LARK SPARROW IN MONTAUK -SUNDAY AFTERNOON

My sister Barbara, Vicki Bustamante and I went to see the previously reported *LARK SPARROW* on Sunday afternoon. The bird is with a flock of feeder birds at 51 Ditch Plains Road, across the street from Miller (a dirt road). We viewed the sparrow from across the street; the feeders are close to

[nysbirds-l] LARK SPARROW in Montauk

Jim Griswold and Connecticut Audubon had a LARK SPARROW at 51 Ditch Plains Rd in Montauk. The bird was at an active feeder this morning. Karen Sent from my iPhone. Please forgive any typos. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

There were 33 birders on the Saturday morning bird walk at NYBG. Junior, the Great Horned Owl who had his picture published in the New York Times (2/4/12) was found sitting alone in a tree. The female owl was a no show and we can only hope she is on a nest. Twin Lakes had 4 hooded

[nysbirds-l] Sullivan County

The White-winged Crossbills put on a nice show this morning for many observers.  The males were singing and one did a Courtship Flight display.  They were feeding right along the road.   Many Pine Siskins were present as well.  Before I arrived, Renee Davis found at least 2 Common Redpolls

[nysbirds-l] Green Winged Teals, Moriches, LI

6 pairs of GreenWinged Teals at outflow south of pond at Barnes Rd and Montauk hwy, Moriches. Low tide. 7 Wilsons Snipe also foraging in background. Close views from curb side. Watching them now at 11:45am. Peter Priolo and Julia Hryvniak Center Moriches -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Barrow's Goldeneye

The drake Barrow's Goldeneye was viewed from about 7:00am until 7:40am on the West pond at Jamaica Bay. The bird lifted off into the bay in a westerly direction and was lost to view. Bob Proniewych -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Barrow's Goldeneye

The drake Barrow's Goldeneye was viewed from about 7:00am until 7:40am on the West pond at Jamaica Bay. The bird lifted off into the bay in a westerly direction and was lost to view. Bob Proniewych -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Sullivan County

The White-winged Crossbills put on a nice show this morning for many observers.  The males were singing and one did a Courtship Flight display.  They were feeding right along the road.   Many Pine Siskins were present as well.  Before I arrived, Renee Davis found at least 2 Common Redpolls

[nysbirds-l] LARK SPARROW IN MONTAUK -SUNDAY AFTERNOON

My sister Barbara, Vicki Bustamante and I went to see the previously reported *LARK SPARROW* on Sunday afternoon. The bird is with a flock of feeder birds at 51 Ditch Plains Road, across the street from Miller (a dirt road). We viewed the sparrow from across the street; the feeders are close to

[nysbirds-l] King Eider still in Glen Cover

A female King Eider I found on December 10 was still off the point at East Island, Glen Cove, Nassau County today. It can be viewed at a distance from Pryibil Beach, Glen Cove. East Island has several small parks providing access to the water near the point, but they are posted for residents

[nysbirds-l] Glaucous Gull in Brooklyn on Saturday, 4 Feb

While Holly Wilson  and I were searching unsuccessfully for the Black-headed Gull near Owl's Head Park, Brooklyn, Holly detected a first winter Glaucous Gull on the rooftop of the wastewater treatment plant. The bird remained for about 15 minutes around 9:30 am, then disappeared, and we found

[nysbirds-l] Photographer problem at Breezy Point

I really hate to have to post this note, but ... Today at Breezy Point two photographers decided to ignore common sense, birding ethics and clearly posted NPS signs to get close to the reported owls. They had walked a long distance into the protected dune habitat and stationed themselves

[nysbirds-l] Upper Niagara River - US side 2/5/12

Another nice day for birding so I traveled the Tonawandas and Buffalo for the following: Tonwanda Island/ Little River (North Tonawanda) 1:50 pm 29 Canada Geese 4 Mallards 8 Hooded Mergansers 62 Ring-billed Gulls Fisherman's Park (North Tonawanda) 2:10 pm 9 Mallards 26 Ring-billed Gulls

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 2-5-12

I led a small group out towards the Mud Hole and staying within NY waters to go after pelagic species. As expected we had numerous Razorbills and Gannets. The highlights of the trip included Common Murre relatively close to shore and estimated to be in Queens county, and an all white Snowy Owl

Re: [nysbirds-l] Photographer problem at Breezy Point

The photographers shown in Rob's video were not the only instances. This photographer: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BqOGEhoql4A/Ty8zKetR49I/BLo/NhfyRUrXTrE/s1600/BozoBirdPhotographer_W5G7596.jpg was walking all over the dune area too in pursuit of the owls as of 8:30am. One of the owls may

Re:[nysbirds-l] Photographer problem at Breezy Point

I concur with Mardi, my postings were never meant to imply that ALL photographers are a problem. Like every endeavor, amateur or professional, there are people who play by the rules and those whom think the rules don't apply. Let's not condemn a whole group of people just because there are a

Re: [nysbirds-l] Photographer problem at Breezy Point

I completely agree with Rob and Mardi. I just want to add what I witnessed today - there were several birders as far out as the second dune and a walker with a dog off of the leash within 50-75 meters of one of the owls (it appeared that the walker had no idea the owl was there). My trip to Breezy

Re: [nysbirds-l] Photographer problem at Breezy Point

I have been birding the Long Island barrier beaches for over 20 years. It is clear that human activity of all types has increased dramatically in that time. This of course leads to more disturbance of wildlife. There are many more photographers and birders now then there were back then, and

[nysbirds-l] California Gull, 5,700 Snow Geese in Niagara/Orleans Co - 5 Feb

Late morning, an adult California Gull was present amongst a few hundred Herring and Ring-billed Gulls on the rocks below Devil's Hole State Park on the lower Niagara River. Sometime around noon it flew upstream presumably to forage amongst other gulls at the Robert Moses/Sir Adam Beck power

Re: [nysbirds-l] Photographer problem at Breezy Point

I wonder, then; what purpose does this list serve? -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)