[nysbirds-l] Sooty Demise

Yesterday at Robert Moses SP I observed about 5 or 6 Sooty Shearwaters along with some good looks at two light color form Parasitic Jaegers that were pursuing terns out over the ocean. Things got a bit more interesting when my friend said what is that dark bird in the water close to shore.

Re: [nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kites mating

I arrived in Sterling Forest this morning about 9AM, after reading an early posting by Karen Fung about the Mississippi Kite(s). Karen was still there and the Kite had been around for a while but at that time it was gone. I spent the entire day over there and I saw many birds (Indigo, Golden

[nysbirds-l] Bronx Junco 5/28, & Sterling's MS kite 'credits',

First about the Sterling Forest / Orange Co. Mississippi Kite, it might be added to the reports on this list that Aimee Labarr, and Maha Katnani, both of Dutchess County NY, played a good role in the initial (first) find of the kite... the first identification and then the report

[nysbirds-l] Two More Arctic Terns Cupsogue

There were two adult-like Arctic Terns at Cupsogue today. The first was found by Michael McBrien (and re-found by a party including Michael, Tom Burke, Gail Benson, Andrew Baksh, and Heydi Lopes, after a panic caused by a Parasitic Jaeger over the bay, about which more below); the second made a

[nysbirds-l] Black-Billed Cuckoo, Central Park 5/28

Saw a Black-Billed Cuckoo, briefly, on the east side of the Upper Lobe early this afternoon. -Ed G. Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Syracuse RBA

RBA   *  New York *  Syracuse *  May 28, 2012 *  NYSY 05.28.12 Hotline: Syracuse Rare bird Alert Dates(s): May 21, 2012 - May 28, 2012 to report by e-mail: brinjoseph AT yahoo.com covering upstate NY counties: Cayuga, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge and Montezuma Wetlands Complex (MWC) (just

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kites continue

The 2 Mississippi Kites continued at Sterling Forest SP visitor's center at 3:00 PM this afternoon. The lovely birds flew around and around for about 5-10 minutes giving all present a great show. Hopefully they will remain and breed. John J. Collins Raritan NJ Sent from my iPhone --

[nysbirds-l] Wilson's Phalarope continues at Mecox

At least one still there at 3pm (with many beach goers and paddle boarders). Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake State Park Birds (Nassau Co.)

We stopped by HLSP this morning in hopes of seeing a Mourning Warbler (there had been one reported at HLSP on Saturday from the South Pond area) with no luck. However, we did observe a calling Acadian Flycatcher along the stream opposite the restrooms. Eastern Wood Pewees were present in fair

[nysbirds-l] Democrat Point (Robert Moses SP)--Roseate and Black terns

A 3-hour (7:30-10:30) round trip hike out to Democrat Point from Robert Moses Field 2 was eventually well worth the effort. After seeing very little activity over the ocean (a scattering of Common Terns), things began picking up after I got past the jetty and started making my way around the

Re: [nysbirds-l] East Patchogue Peacock

NBC TV? - Original Message - From: Jessica Weeks Date: Monday, May 28, 2012 12:08 pm Subject: [nysbirds-l] East Patchogue Peacock To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu > So apparently, a neighbor of mine has a peacock on their roof. > I have not > seen it yet, but any suggestions on who to call?

[nysbirds-l] East Patchogue Peacock

So apparently, a neighbor of mine has a peacock on their roof. I have not seen it yet, but any suggestions on who to call? I was going to try Wildlife Rescue Center of the Hamptons and Save the Animals Rescue Foundation first. -Jessica -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Central Park Ramble, May 28th

Starr Saphir's group had 40 bird species including 4 warblers today in the Central Park Ramble. Highlights: Wood Duck (male, the Lake) Turkey Vulture (flyover) Acadian Flycatcher (4 seen or heard, an unusually strong day for the species) Purple Finch (south shore of Turtle Pond)

[nysbirds-l] White-faced Ibis continues at Scoy Pond

Grace Estate, East Hampton. 8:35am. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Shearwaters Robert Moses SP, LI

>From 7:30-8:10 this morning, Patricia Lindsay observed the following at Robert >Moses SP, Suffolk, LI: 1 Manx Shearwater (west to east) 2 Cory's/Greater Shearwater (west to east, very distant) 13 Sooty Shearwater (west to east) 1 Cliff Swallow (migrating east to west) Shai Mitra Bay Shore

[nysbirds-l] 5/28: Mississippi Kite continues at Sterling

Seen from the visitors center parking lot perched at the top of its favorite tree. Currently being harassed by 2 Kingbirds and Mockingbird, but more than holding its own. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] 5/28: Mississippi Kite continues at Sterling

Seen from the visitors center parking lot perched at the top of its favorite tree. Currently being harassed by 2 Kingbirds and Mockingbird, but more than holding its own. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Shearwaters Robert Moses SP, LI

From 7:30-8:10 this morning, Patricia Lindsay observed the following at Robert Moses SP, Suffolk, LI: 1 Manx Shearwater (west to east) 2 Cory's/Greater Shearwater (west to east, very distant) 13 Sooty Shearwater (west to east) 1 Cliff Swallow (migrating east to west) Shai Mitra Bay Shore

[nysbirds-l] Central Park Ramble, May 28th

Starr Saphir's group had 40 bird species including 4 warblers today in the Central Park Ramble. Highlights: Wood Duck (male, the Lake) Turkey Vulture (flyover) Acadian Flycatcher (4 seen or heard, an unusually strong day for the species) Purple Finch (south shore of Turtle Pond)

[nysbirds-l] East Patchogue Peacock

So apparently, a neighbor of mine has a peacock on their roof. I have not seen it yet, but any suggestions on who to call? I was going to try Wildlife Rescue Center of the Hamptons and Save the Animals Rescue Foundation first. -Jessica -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

Re: [nysbirds-l] East Patchogue Peacock

NBC TV? - Original Message - From: Jessica Weeks Date: Monday, May 28, 2012 12:08 pm Subject: [nysbirds-l] East Patchogue Peacock To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu So apparently, a neighbor of mine has a peacock on their roof. I have not seen it yet, but any suggestions on who to call? I

[nysbirds-l] Wilson's Phalarope continues at Mecox

At least one still there at 3pm (with many beach goers and paddle boarders). Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kites continue

The 2 Mississippi Kites continued at Sterling Forest SP visitor's center at 3:00 PM this afternoon. The lovely birds flew around and around for about 5-10 minutes giving all present a great show. Hopefully they will remain and breed. John J. Collins Raritan NJ Sent from my iPhone --

[nysbirds-l] Syracuse RBA

RBA   *  New York *  Syracuse *  May 28, 2012 *  NYSY 05.28.12 Hotline: Syracuse Rare bird Alert Dates(s): May 21, 2012 - May 28, 2012 to report by e-mail: brinjoseph AT yahoo.com covering upstate NY counties: Cayuga, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge and Montezuma Wetlands Complex (MWC) (just

[nysbirds-l] Black-Billed Cuckoo, Central Park 5/28

Saw a Black-Billed Cuckoo, briefly, on the east side of the Upper Lobe early this afternoon. -Ed G. Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Two More Arctic Terns Cupsogue

There were two adult-like Arctic Terns at Cupsogue today. The first was found by Michael McBrien (and re-found by a party including Michael, Tom Burke, Gail Benson, Andrew Baksh, and Heydi Lopes, after a panic caused by a Parasitic Jaeger over the bay, about which more below); the second made a

[nysbirds-l] Bronx Junco 5/28, Sterling's MS kite 'credits',

First about the Sterling Forest / Orange Co. Mississippi Kite, it might be added to the reports on this list that Aimee Labarr, and Maha Katnani, both of Dutchess County NY, played a good role in the initial (first) find of the kite... the first identification and then the report

Re: [nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kites mating

I arrived in Sterling Forest this morning about 9AM, after reading an early posting by Karen Fung about the Mississippi Kite(s). Karen was still there and the Kite had been around for a while but at that time it was gone. I spent the entire day over there and I saw many birds (Indigo, Golden

[nysbirds-l] Sooty Demise

Yesterday at Robert Moses SP I observed about 5 or 6 Sooty Shearwaters along with some good looks at two light color form Parasitic Jaegers that were pursuing terns out over the ocean. Things got a bit more interesting when my friend said what is that dark bird in the water close to shore.