[nysbirds-l] Fort Tilden

There are some differences in the migration between Fort Tilden and points east on the barrier beach. While American Robins were noted in "modest" numbers in the Fire Island report, there was actually a spectacular flight at Tilden today, with several thousand passing through between 7:00 and

[nysbirds-l] Randall's Island Sparrows (yes, they are still there)

A group of bidders (and a couple of photographers) saw the Nelson's Sparrows this afternoon (after 3PM, like other days). We counted at least three of them that were pretty active between 4:30 and 6:00 PM (high tide) in the same area near the rocks where they had been seen before. There were

Re: [nysbirds-l] While we are on the subject

Hi All, I can't answer John Haas's question regarding the eBird state checklists with any authority except to suggest that eBird might follow the checklists maintained by the appropriate state organizations, in this case the New York State Checklist published by the New York State Ornithological

[nysbirds-l] Syracuse RBA

RBA   *  New York *  Syracuse * October 22, 2012 *  NYSY  10. 22.12   Hotline: Syracuse Rare bird Alert Dates(s): October 15, 2012 - October 22, 2012 to report by e-mail: brinjoseph AT yahoo.com covering upstate NY counties: Cayuga, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge and Montezuma Wetlands Complex

[nysbirds-l] While we are on the subject

The topic of the Hooded Crow reminded me of something I had noted last winter and never addressed.  I couldn't help but notice that all mention of the Hooded Crow has been deleted from the New York and New Jersey Checklists on e-bird.  When you bring up the bar charts, Hooded Crow is not there. 

[nysbirds-l] Say's Phoebe at RMSP (No)

Gave it 3+ hours this afternoon with no luck. As a consolation, the drake Eurasian Wigeon was still at Mill Pond in Sayville on my way back East. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses State Park Birds This Morning (Suffolk Co.)

Before I relate the details of our morning's birding at RMSP, let me first say that we searched unsuccessfully for the previously reported Say's Phoebe from 11:30AM to 12:30PM around the FI Lighthouse and the trails leading back to the hawk watch. When we left the bird had not been relocated.

[nysbirds-l] Evening Grosbeaks

I have 2 male EVENING GROSBEAKS at my feeders right now, to go along with the 2 dozen PURPLE FINCHES and 20+ PINE SISKINS. Mickey Scilingo Constantia Oswego County, NY mickey.scili...@gte.net 315-679-6299 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

RE: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: [SINaturaList] Hooded Crow in NJ

Well, aside from the crow appearing entirely black, the belly and throat feathers are the wrong shape. Hooded Crow has lanceolate (pointed) throat and body feathers, while they are rounded on an American Crow, like this bird. Kevin Kevin J. McGowan, Ph.D. Instructor Home Study Course in

Re: [nysbirds-l] SAY's Phoebe @ RMSP lighthouse...

Mary Normandia reports that she found the Say's Phoebe around 11:00 at the Lighthouse at Fire Island National Seashore, just east of Robert Moses State Park. It was last seen on the bay side of the island. Seth Ausubel Forest Hills, NY Sent from my iPhone On Oct 22, 2012, at 12:07 PM, Andrew

Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: [SINaturaList] Hooded Crow in NJ

It's probably not a Hooded Crow - see: http://www.howardsview.com/HoodedCrowOct21st_12/HoodedCrowBrigOct21st_12.html where it's now tagged as a leucistic American Crow, which seems the more appropriate ID in light of the photos on that page (the ones on the lower part of the page are from the

[nysbirds-l] SAY's Phoebe @ RMSP lighthouse...

Just got a text from Anthony Collerton about a report of a Say's Phoebe at Robert Moses State Park Lighthouse. I expect more details to follow. Andrew Baksh birdingd...@gmail.com www.birdingdude.blogspot.com ___ Queens

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [SINaturaList] Hooded Crow in NJ

As noted, this was forwarded to the SI list from NJ and might be of interest to some in NY. Jean Loscalzo -Original Message- From: Mike To: SINaturaList Sent: Mon, Oct 22, 2012 7:10 am Subject: [SINaturaList] Hooded Crow in NJ Forwarded from

[nysbirds-l] FW: [Ontbirds] Northern Gannets this fall?

The information provided below applies to NY as well as Ontario. Good birding! Willie -Original Message- From: ONTBIRDS [mailto:birdalert-boun...@ontbirds.ca] On Behalf Of Jean Iron Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 8:32 PM To: Ontbirds Subject: [Ontbirds] Northern Gannets this fall? Will

[nysbirds-l] FW: [Ontbirds] Northern Gannets this fall?

The information provided below applies to NY as well as Ontario. Good birding! Willie -Original Message- From: ONTBIRDS [mailto:birdalert-boun...@ontbirds.ca] On Behalf Of Jean Iron Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 8:32 PM To: Ontbirds Subject: [Ontbirds] Northern Gannets this fall? Will

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [SINaturaList] Hooded Crow in NJ

As noted, this was forwarded to the SI list from NJ and might be of interest to some in NY. Jean Loscalzo -Original Message- From: Mike falec...@yahoo.com To: SINaturaList sinatural...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, Oct 22, 2012 7:10 am Subject: [SINaturaList] Hooded Crow in NJ

[nysbirds-l] SAY's Phoebe @ RMSP lighthouse...

Just got a text from Anthony Collerton about a report of a Say's Phoebe at Robert Moses State Park Lighthouse. I expect more details to follow. Andrew Baksh birdingd...@gmail.com www.birdingdude.blogspot.com twitter@birdingdudehttp://www.youtube.com/user/NYCBirdingDude?feature=mhee

Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: [SINaturaList] Hooded Crow in NJ

It's probably not a Hooded Crow - see: http://www.howardsview.com/HoodedCrowOct21st_12/HoodedCrowBrigOct21st_12.html where it's now tagged as a leucistic American Crow, which seems the more appropriate ID in light of the photos on that page (the ones on the lower part of the page are from the

Re: [nysbirds-l] SAY's Phoebe @ RMSP lighthouse...

Mary Normandia reports that she found the Say's Phoebe around 11:00 at the Lighthouse at Fire Island National Seashore, just east of Robert Moses State Park. It was last seen on the bay side of the island. Seth Ausubel Forest Hills, NY Sent from my iPhone On Oct 22, 2012, at 12:07 PM, Andrew

RE: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: [SINaturaList] Hooded Crow in NJ

Well, aside from the crow appearing entirely black, the belly and throat feathers are the wrong shape. Hooded Crow has lanceolate (pointed) throat and body feathers, while they are rounded on an American Crow, like this bird. Kevin Kevin J. McGowan, Ph.D. Instructor Home Study Course in

[nysbirds-l] Evening Grosbeaks

I have 2 male EVENING GROSBEAKS at my feeders right now, to go along with the 2 dozen PURPLE FINCHES and 20+ PINE SISKINS. Mickey Scilingo Constantia Oswego County, NY mickey.scili...@gte.net 315-679-6299 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses State Park Birds This Morning (Suffolk Co.)

Before I relate the details of our morning's birding at RMSP, let me first say that we searched unsuccessfully for the previously reported Say's Phoebe from 11:30AM to 12:30PM around the FI Lighthouse and the trails leading back to the hawk watch. When we left the bird had not been relocated.

[nysbirds-l] Say's Phoebe at RMSP (No)

Gave it 3+ hours this afternoon with no luck. As a consolation, the drake Eurasian Wigeon was still at Mill Pond in Sayville on my way back East. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] While we are on the subject

The topic of the Hooded Crow reminded me of something I had noted last winter and never addressed.  I couldn't help but notice that all mention of the Hooded Crow has been deleted from the New York and New Jersey Checklists on e-bird.  When you bring up the bar charts, Hooded Crow is not there. 

[nysbirds-l] Syracuse RBA

RBA   *  New York *  Syracuse * October 22, 2012 *  NYSY  10. 22.12   Hotline: Syracuse Rare bird Alert Dates(s): October 15, 2012 - October 22, 2012 to report by e-mail: brinjoseph AT yahoo.com covering upstate NY counties: Cayuga, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge and Montezuma Wetlands Complex

[nysbirds-l] Randall's Island Sparrows (yes, they are still there)

A group of bidders (and a couple of photographers) saw the Nelson's Sparrows this afternoon (after 3PM, like other days). We counted at least three of them that were pretty active between 4:30 and 6:00 PM (high tide) in the same area near the rocks where they had been seen before. There were

[nysbirds-l] Fort Tilden

There are some differences in the migration between Fort Tilden and points east on the barrier beach. While American Robins were noted in modest numbers in the Fire Island report, there was actually a spectacular flight at Tilden today, with several thousand passing through between 7:00 and 11:00.