[nysbirds-l] Preliminary Bronx-Westchester Count Results

2012-12-23 Thread bochnikm
The Bronx-Westchester Count tallied a preliminary 126species on Sunday Dec 23, 2012. The 126 species tied for the most species seen onthis 89 year count. Three new species were found bringing the cumulative totalto 227 species. The new birds were; the continuing Barnacle Goose in Van

[nysbirds-l] 12/23- Brooklyn: Dovekie, Bonaparte's Gull flight, Black Skimmers, Iceland Gull etc.

2012-12-23 Thread fresha2411
A morning seawatch at the boardwalk at 35th Street in Coney Island was fairly interesting, although there wasn't a ton of diversity. The recent influx of Long-tailed Ducks continued, as I watched ~350 fly west towards Gravesend Bay, and saw many others in the water and flying around more

[nysbirds-l] Cantral Park Ramble 12/23 - Lincoln's Sparrow etc

2012-12-23 Thread Ed Gaillard
The highlight of my walk through the park this afternoon was a Lincoln's Sparrow near the big willow on the eastern shore of the Upper Lobe. There was a Song Sparrow in the vicinity and the contrast between the Song's broad streaks and large central chest spot and the Lincoln's fine streaks and

[nysbirds-l] my CBC count area birds

2012-12-23 Thread Andrew Block
 12/23/12 - my count area for CBC, Bronxville/Tuckahoe/Eastchester/part of New Rochelle & Mt. Vernon, Westchester Co., NY Time:  8am to 4:30pm Observers:  Andrew Block 184 Canada Geese 2 American Black Ducks 75 Mallards 23 Green-winged Teals 3 Buffleheads 17 Hooded Mergansers 25 Ruddy Ducks 1

Re:[nysbirds-l] N. Babylon Barnacle Goose

2012-12-23 Thread John Gluth
The alpha code for Barnacle Goose should be BRNG, not BARG (Bar-tailed Godwit). I knew I should have have double checked the code list before posting. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] N. Babylon (Suffolk Co.) Barnacle Goose—YES

2012-12-23 Thread John Gluth
Early this afternoon I tried again for the BARNACLE GOOSE (BARG), after striking out on three previous attempts at St. Charles Cemetery and once at Belmont Lake over the past 6 days. I again tried St. Charles but found only the ~40 Canada Geese I found there yesterday afternoon. I decided it

[nysbirds-l] East End Long Island Birding Report 12-23

2012-12-23 Thread JGIUNTA746
Date: Dec. 23, 2012 I went out to the East End of Long Island today trying to finish up the year with some great birds. At Ditch Plains I saw Purple Sandpipers and about 20 Bonaparte's Gulls along with the 3 regular gulls. At Deep Hollow ranch I had a Cackling Goose. Going on to Montauk

[nysbirds-l] Cape May Warbler - Staten Island

2012-12-23 Thread Isaac Grant
The cape may is still in basically the same spot as it has been in the third tree back between 15 fort hill circle and the apartment building. Last seen at about 2:45 today. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Cackling Geese-Smithtown (Suffolk Co.)

2012-12-23 Thread Brent Bomkamp
Two Cackling Geese were present on Miller's Pond in Smithtown from 8:00 to 9:00 this morning. The individual variation of the species was obvious, with one bird noticeably smaller and darker than the other. Neither showed any obvious neck-ring. They proceeded to land on the athletic field

[nysbirds-l] Massapequa Preserve

2012-12-23 Thread sy schiff
Massapequa Preserve 23 Dec The two male Eurasian Wigeon were with a small group of American Wigeon on the upper pond. The lower pond (at Pittsburgh Ave.) had a number of Gadwall and 2 Ruddy Ducks. The stream between the ponds had group of Mallards and Wigeon feeding in the stream. Included

[nysbirds-l] Dovekies Camp Hero Montauk

2012-12-23 Thread Matthew Rymkiewicz
Paige Linden and I (Matthew Rymkiewicz) had 2 Dovekies at 10:45 am very close to shore, viewable from the cliff. They then flew seaward a few hundred yards out. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon TR County Park, Montauk

2012-12-23 Thread Matthew Rymkiewicz
Seen in pond b/w Deep Holllow Ranch & TR County Park 11:45 AM. Then flew west to pond on other side of park office. Sent from my iPhone Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck (YES) ++

2012-12-23 Thread Menachem Goldstein
I was with Michael this morning and also saw the Tufted Duck. I thought it would be useful to note that it was not seen among the raft of Scaup and there were no Scaup at all in the harbor. Good Birding and Happy Holidays Menachem --- On Sun, 12/23/12, Michael McBrien wrote: > From:

[nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck (YES) ++

2012-12-23 Thread Michael McBrien
As an addendum to Karen Fung's report, for those who may try to see this bird. . . this morning, the Tufted Duck continued in Huntington Harbor. It appeared at 6:58 at the police docks and flew off at 7:07. It circled around and landed in the southern end of the harbor, where it was

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpoll, Feeder, Suffolk Co.

2012-12-23 Thread Joel Horman
A Common Redpoll made a very brief visit to our feeders this morning. Only the second such in 7 years. Nice holiday ornament. Peggy & Joel Horman, Ridge, L.I., NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] eBird.org Hotspot Created for 'Huntington Harbor--from Halesite'

2012-12-23 Thread Ben Cacace
This should be available within 24 hours. -- Ben Cacace Manhattan, NYC -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Greater White-fronted Goose - Hard's Lake, Shirley (Suffolk)

2012-12-23 Thread Derek Rogers
Being seen at the south end of Hard's Lake in Southaven County Park. It very closely resembles the same individual that I noted at this location on 11/28/12. There are many hundred Canada Geese to work through. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville http://www.flickr.com/photos/39025168@N07/ --

[nysbirds-l] 12/23 - Tufted Duck: Yes (Huntington, Suffolk County)

2012-12-23 Thread Karen Fung
Hi All, Matthew Rymkiewicz just texted me to report that the TUFTED DUCK is still present, visible from the Town Marina parking lot, at 7:30am. Good luck to those who go... -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] 12/23 - Tufted Duck: Yes (Huntington, Suffolk County)

2012-12-23 Thread Karen Fung
Hi All, Matthew Rymkiewicz just texted me to report that the TUFTED DUCK is still present, visible from the Town Marina parking lot, at 7:30am. Good luck to those who go... -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Greater White-fronted Goose - Hard's Lake, Shirley (Suffolk)

2012-12-23 Thread Derek Rogers
Being seen at the south end of Hard's Lake in Southaven County Park. It very closely resembles the same individual that I noted at this location on 11/28/12. There are many hundred Canada Geese to work through. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville http://www.flickr.com/photos/39025168@N07/ --

[nysbirds-l] eBird.org Hotspot Created for 'Huntington Harbor--from Halesite'

2012-12-23 Thread Ben Cacace
This should be available within 24 hours. -- Ben Cacace Manhattan, NYC -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpoll, Feeder, Suffolk Co.

2012-12-23 Thread Joel Horman
A Common Redpoll made a very brief visit to our feeders this morning. Only the second such in 7 years. Nice holiday ornament. Peggy Joel Horman, Ridge, L.I., NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck (YES) ++

2012-12-23 Thread Michael McBrien
As an addendum to Karen Fung's report, for those who may try to see this bird. . . this morning, the Tufted Duck continued in Huntington Harbor. It appeared at 6:58 at the police docks and flew off at 7:07. It circled around and landed in the southern end of the harbor, where it was

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon TR County Park, Montauk

2012-12-23 Thread Matthew Rymkiewicz
Seen in pond b/w Deep Holllow Ranch TR County Park 11:45 AM. Then flew west to pond on other side of park office. Sent from my iPhone Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Dovekies Camp Hero Montauk

2012-12-23 Thread Matthew Rymkiewicz
Paige Linden and I (Matthew Rymkiewicz) had 2 Dovekies at 10:45 am very close to shore, viewable from the cliff. They then flew seaward a few hundred yards out. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Massapequa Preserve

2012-12-23 Thread sy schiff
Massapequa Preserve 23 Dec The two male Eurasian Wigeon were with a small group of American Wigeon on the upper pond. The lower pond (at Pittsburgh Ave.) had a number of Gadwall and 2 Ruddy Ducks. The stream between the ponds had group of Mallards and Wigeon feeding in the stream. Included

[nysbirds-l] Cackling Geese-Smithtown (Suffolk Co.)

2012-12-23 Thread Brent Bomkamp
Two Cackling Geese were present on Miller's Pond in Smithtown from 8:00 to 9:00 this morning. The individual variation of the species was obvious, with one bird noticeably smaller and darker than the other. Neither showed any obvious neck-ring. They proceeded to land on the athletic field

[nysbirds-l] Cape May Warbler - Staten Island

2012-12-23 Thread Isaac Grant
The cape may is still in basically the same spot as it has been in the third tree back between 15 fort hill circle and the apartment building. Last seen at about 2:45 today. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] East End Long Island Birding Report 12-23

2012-12-23 Thread JGIUNTA746
Date: Dec. 23, 2012 I went out to the East End of Long Island today trying to finish up the year with some great birds. At Ditch Plains I saw Purple Sandpipers and about 20 Bonaparte's Gulls along with the 3 regular gulls. At Deep Hollow ranch I had a Cackling Goose. Going on to Montauk

[nysbirds-l] N. Babylon (Suffolk Co.) Barnacle Goose—YES

2012-12-23 Thread John Gluth
Early this afternoon I tried again for the BARNACLE GOOSE (BARG), after striking out on three previous attempts at St. Charles Cemetery and once at Belmont Lake over the past 6 days. I again tried St. Charles but found only the ~40 Canada Geese I found there yesterday afternoon. I decided it

Re:[nysbirds-l] N. Babylon Barnacle Goose

2012-12-23 Thread John Gluth
The alpha code for Barnacle Goose should be BRNG, not BARG (Bar-tailed Godwit). I knew I should have have double checked the code list before posting. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] my CBC count area birds

2012-12-23 Thread Andrew Block
 12/23/12 - my count area for CBC, Bronxville/Tuckahoe/Eastchester/part of New Rochelle Mt. Vernon, Westchester Co., NY Time:  8am to 4:30pm Observers:  Andrew Block 184 Canada Geese 2 American Black Ducks 75 Mallards 23 Green-winged Teals 3 Buffleheads 17 Hooded Mergansers 25 Ruddy Ducks 1

[nysbirds-l] 12/23- Brooklyn: Dovekie, Bonaparte's Gull flight, Black Skimmers, Iceland Gull etc.

2012-12-23 Thread fresha2411
A morning seawatch at the boardwalk at 35th Street in Coney Island was fairly interesting, although there wasn't a ton of diversity. The recent influx of Long-tailed Ducks continued, as I watched ~350 fly west towards Gravesend Bay, and saw many others in the water and flying around more

[nysbirds-l] Preliminary Bronx-Westchester Count Results

2012-12-23 Thread bochnikm
The Bronx-Westchester Count tallied a preliminary 126species on Sunday Dec 23, 2012. The 126 species tied for the most species seen onthis 89 year count. Three new species were found bringing the cumulative totalto 227 species. The new birds were; the continuing Barnacle Goose in Van