[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 8 March 2013

2013-03-08 Thread Ben Cacace
- RBA * New York * New York City, Long Island, Westchester County * Mar. 8, 2013 * NYNY1303.08 - Birds mentioned PINK-FOOTED GOOSE+ (Orange County, New York) GYRFALCON+ COMMON MURRE+ VARIED THRUSH+ (+ Details requested by NYSARC) Greater White-fronted Goose ROSS'S GOOSE Cackling Goose EURASIAN

[nysbirds-l] BirdCallsRadio Update!

2013-03-08 Thread Mardi Dickinson
Birders et al, There have been some changes and developments at BirdCallsRadio. http://birdcallsradio.com/2013/03/07/birdcallsradio-update/ Cheers, Mardi Dickinson Norwalk, CT -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Spring Shorebird Migration Volunteers Needed

2013-03-08 Thread Dikun, Kerri
Audubon New York is seeking volunteers to conduct International Shorebird Surveys during spring migration on Long Island. We are looking for data from the following sites: 1 - Cupsogue Beach County Park 2 - Pike's Beach 3 - Dune Road Marshes 4 - Shinnecock Inlet 5 - Mecox Inlet 6 - Sagaponack

[nysbirds-l] Photos of Varied Thrush

2013-03-08 Thread Juan Salas
Sorry for the cross-posting. I have uploaded three photos of the Varied thrush taken near the yew tree off the path west of the Nethermead Bridge at noon today, unfortunately no vocalizations heard. http://www.flickr.com/photos/23604521@N00/ Good brding. Juan Salas -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush - Prospect Park, Bklyn.

2013-03-08 Thread Elizabeth D Poole
The adult Varied Thrush was seen again by four observers in the vicinity of the Yew tree near the Nethermead Arches from about 2:10 - 2:15 this afternoon. At about that time, the bird flushed to cover and most of the ground foraging birds in the area went quiet. A Red-Tailed Hawk perched nearby

Re: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Varied Thrush follow-up

2013-03-08 Thread Juan Salas
I have uploaded three pictures of the Varied thrush taken around noon. http://www.flickr.com/photos/23604521@N00/ Thank you to Peter Dorosh for the excellent directions. Best regards and good birding Juan Salas On Fri, Mar 8, 2013 at 12:08 PM, Rob Jett wrote: > The Varied Thrush that was first

Re:[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush, Brooklyn

2013-03-08 Thread Tom Fiore
Thanks to Rob B, Rob J, Keir R, Peter D and all, a great find for Prospect Park. Should anyone happen to hear this Varied Thrush sing, or vocalize, please add to your reports (and that could apply to any birds, as some observers are keenly interested in sound as well as sighting the bird.

[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush - Prospect Park

2013-03-08 Thread Robert Bate
Photo of Prospect Park Varied Thrush. Better pictures sure to follow. http://www.flickr.com/photos/robertbate/8538958861/in/photostream Rob Bate Brooklyn -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Varied Thrush follow-up

2013-03-08 Thread Rob Jett
The Varied Thrush that was first spotted in Prospect Park late yesterday was relocated this morning. It was subsequently seen by myself and several other birders throughout the morning. I have created a Google map of the area where it has been frequenting here: http://goo.gl/maps/wFFOd The

[nysbirds-l] VARIED THRUSH in Prospect Park ( Kings)

2013-03-08 Thread prosbird
VARIED THRUSH (VATH ) confirmed per Keir Randall. Spot at yew tree north stairs Nethermead Bridge.I also saw the bird shortly afterward Go to the north path that leads to stairs on the north side of the Nethermead Three Arches Bridge , where the path curves, behind the fence in brush, near

[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush

2013-03-08 Thread Robert Bate
Refound just south of Neathermead Arch. Next to same area as before -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush- Prospect Park

2013-03-08 Thread Robert Bate
Kier Randall just tweeted this confiming a tentative sighting yesterday. Nethermead bridge spans the creek thru the Ravine on Center Drive. Just look for the birders! @BBCKingsbirds: VARIED THRUSH confirmed per keir. Spot at yew tree north stairs Nethermead Br Rob Bate Brooklyn --

Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: [MDBirding] Re: Bad News--Disturbance of Long-eared Owls AND eBird corporate" stance & related future eBird changes

2013-03-08 Thread Hugh McGuinness
Just as an FYI, everyone should know that it turned out that these particular Long-eared Owls were not subjected to purposeful disturbance. The story: some branches were cut on their roost tree. Everyone presumed that a photographer had done it, however, it turned out that a state agency that had

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [MDBirding] Re: Bad News--Disturbance of Long-eared Owls AND eBird corporate" stance & related future eBird changes

2013-03-08 Thread Andrew Baksh
Good Morning All: Marshall Illiff, eBird Project Leader has given me permission to re-post an e-mail submitted by him to the Maryland (MD) list serve, in response to a discussion on the disturbance of Long-Eared Owls. Marshall's response on the MD list serve, highlights the understanding of

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [MDBirding] Re: Bad News--Disturbance of Long-eared Owls AND eBird corporate stance related future eBird changes

2013-03-08 Thread Andrew Baksh
Good Morning All: Marshall Illiff, eBird Project Leader has given me permission to re-post an e-mail submitted by him to the Maryland (MD) list serve, in response to a discussion on the disturbance of Long-Eared Owls. Marshall's response on the MD list serve, highlights the understanding of

Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: [MDBirding] Re: Bad News--Disturbance of Long-eared Owls AND eBird corporate stance related future eBird changes

2013-03-08 Thread Hugh McGuinness
Just as an FYI, everyone should know that it turned out that these particular Long-eared Owls were not subjected to purposeful disturbance. The story: some branches were cut on their roost tree. Everyone presumed that a photographer had done it, however, it turned out that a state agency that had

[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush- Prospect Park

2013-03-08 Thread Robert Bate
Kier Randall just tweeted this confiming a tentative sighting yesterday. Nethermead bridge spans the creek thru the Ravine on Center Drive. Just look for the birders! @BBCKingsbirds: VARIED THRUSH confirmed per keir. Spot at yew tree north stairs Nethermead Br Rob Bate Brooklyn --

[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush

2013-03-08 Thread Robert Bate
Refound just south of Neathermead Arch. Next to same area as before -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] VARIED THRUSH in Prospect Park ( Kings)

2013-03-08 Thread prosbird
VARIED THRUSH (VATH ) confirmed per Keir Randall. Spot at yew tree north stairs Nethermead Bridge.I also saw the bird shortly afterward Go to the north path that leads to stairs on the north side of the Nethermead Three Arches Bridge , where the path curves, behind the fence in brush, near

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Varied Thrush follow-up

2013-03-08 Thread Rob Jett
The Varied Thrush that was first spotted in Prospect Park late yesterday was relocated this morning. It was subsequently seen by myself and several other birders throughout the morning. I have created a Google map of the area where it has been frequenting here: http://goo.gl/maps/wFFOd The

[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush - Prospect Park

2013-03-08 Thread Robert Bate
Photo of Prospect Park Varied Thrush. Better pictures sure to follow. http://www.flickr.com/photos/robertbate/8538958861/in/photostream Rob Bate Brooklyn -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re:[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush, Brooklyn

2013-03-08 Thread Tom Fiore
Thanks to Rob B, Rob J, Keir R, Peter D and all, a great find for Prospect Park. Should anyone happen to hear this Varied Thrush sing, or vocalize, please add to your reports (and that could apply to any birds, as some observers are keenly interested in sound as well as sighting the bird.

Re: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Varied Thrush follow-up

2013-03-08 Thread Juan Salas
I have uploaded three pictures of the Varied thrush taken around noon. http://www.flickr.com/photos/23604521@N00/ Thank you to Peter Dorosh for the excellent directions. Best regards and good birding Juan Salas On Fri, Mar 8, 2013 at 12:08 PM, Rob Jett citybir...@earthlink.net wrote: The Varied

[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush - Prospect Park, Bklyn.

2013-03-08 Thread Elizabeth D Poole
The adult Varied Thrush was seen again by four observers in the vicinity of the Yew tree near the Nethermead Arches from about 2:10 - 2:15 this afternoon. At about that time, the bird flushed to cover and most of the ground foraging birds in the area went quiet. A Red-Tailed Hawk perched nearby

[nysbirds-l] Photos of Varied Thrush

2013-03-08 Thread Juan Salas
Sorry for the cross-posting. I have uploaded three photos of the Varied thrush taken near the yew tree off the path west of the Nethermead Bridge at noon today, unfortunately no vocalizations heard. http://www.flickr.com/photos/23604521@N00/ Good brding. Juan Salas -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Spring Shorebird Migration Volunteers Needed

2013-03-08 Thread Dikun, Kerri
Audubon New York is seeking volunteers to conduct International Shorebird Surveys during spring migration on Long Island. We are looking for data from the following sites: 1 - Cupsogue Beach County Park 2 - Pike's Beach 3 - Dune Road Marshes 4 - Shinnecock Inlet 5 - Mecox Inlet 6 - Sagaponack

[nysbirds-l] BirdCallsRadio Update!

2013-03-08 Thread Mardi Dickinson
Birders et al, There have been some changes and developments at BirdCallsRadio. http://birdcallsradio.com/2013/03/07/birdcallsradio-update/ Cheers, Mardi Dickinson Norwalk, CT -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 8 March 2013

2013-03-08 Thread Ben Cacace
- RBA * New York * New York City, Long Island, Westchester County * Mar. 8, 2013 * NYNY1303.08 - Birds mentioned PINK-FOOTED GOOSE+ (Orange County, New York) GYRFALCON+ COMMON MURRE+ VARIED THRUSH+ (+ Details requested by NYSARC) Greater White-fronted Goose ROSS'S GOOSE Cackling Goose EURASIAN