RE: [nysbirds-l] Monarch Butterlies

2013-10-08 Thread Rick
Andy: I think I can help clarify this somewhat: · To simplify a bit, there are two major migratory Monarch populations in North America, east of Rockies and west of Rockies. We’ll discuss the former here. · Each year, the final brood of summer Monarchs in the East fly down to

Re:[nysbirds-l] Monarch Butterlies

2013-10-08 Thread Thomas Fiore
Andy and all, the below link may assist in understanding. Issues from their main central Mexican wintering roosts, from much of their migratory passage habitat and - [possibly even more than the latter two factors] - that which is discussed in the link can be factored in to a decline of the

[nysbirds-l] Common Eiders

2013-10-08 Thread AndyatWH
I just saw ( and took photos) of two male common Eiders today at 5PM at Shinnecock Inlet, Long Island, NY Andy Murphy -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Monarch Butterlies

2013-10-08 Thread AndyatWH
I have heard comments on the decline of quantities Monarch Butterflies this fall. I have also found a great decrease in the migration in the east on Long Island. The fall monarch nature trips also have found very few. I would appreciate it, if someone who is knowledgeable about this would

RE:[nysbirds-l] [GeneseeBirds-L] Buffalo Brown Booby

2013-10-08 Thread Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter
For directions to the Erie Basin Marina, Google “Erie Basin Marina Buffalo NY”. It puts a marker at 329 Erie Street. The tower where people view from is at the end of Erie Street (note the loop at the end of the road on the map). There is free parking at the base of the tower. >From the

[nysbirds-l] Owl's Head, Brooklyn Red-headed Woodpeckers 10/8/13

2013-10-08 Thread Alex Wilson
A good run of Red-headed Woodpeckers continues at Brooklyn’s Owl’s Head Park, with at least three seen today. That’s after two September sightings, with an adult on the 11th and a juvenile on the 15th (as well as one spring bird.) Three juveniles were seen at one time, flying back and forth

[nysbirds-l] Buffalo Brown Booby

2013-10-08 Thread Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter
At 2:25 the BROWN BOOBY was back on the Donnely's breakwater, above the sand spit at one end. Visible from Erie Basin Marina. Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com

[nysbirds-l] FW: [GeneseeBirds-L] Buffalo Harbor Brown Booby - 8:30, yes

2013-10-08 Thread Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter
As far as I have heard, this was the last sighting so far today (see below). Others are still looking. Good birding, Willie -Original Message- From: geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu [mailto:geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu] On Behalf Of mo...@roadrunner.com Sent: Tuesday, October 08,

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC: Red-headed Woodpecker

2013-10-08 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Immature Red-headed Woodpecker perched in tree across paved path North of Azalea Pond. First seen by Jinny. Anders Peltomaa Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Niagara River Brown Booby

2013-10-08 Thread Mike Wasilco
According to texts from the WNYbirds textline, the booby is currently being seen this morning at the Erie Basin Marina area. Michael R. Wasilco Regional Wildlife Manager NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Region 8 Bureau of Wildlife 6274 East Avon-Lima Road Avon, NY 14414

[nysbirds-l] Brown Booby on Niagara River and Lake Erie

2013-10-08 Thread Angus Wilson
For those who've not seen the news already, an adult BROWN BOOBY was seen and photographed yesterday by a number of observers in the upper reaches of the Niagara River seen both along the Buffalo waterfront (Niagara Co.) and Fort Erie side (Ontario, Canada). Always a very notable bird for New York

[nysbirds-l] Brown Booby on Niagara River and Lake Erie

2013-10-08 Thread Angus Wilson
For those who've not seen the news already, an adult BROWN BOOBY was seen and photographed yesterday by a number of observers in the upper reaches of the Niagara River seen both along the Buffalo waterfront (Niagara Co.) and Fort Erie side (Ontario, Canada). Always a very notable bird for New York

[nysbirds-l] Niagara River Brown Booby

2013-10-08 Thread Mike Wasilco
According to texts from the WNYbirds textline, the booby is currently being seen this morning at the Erie Basin Marina area. Michael R. Wasilco Regional Wildlife Manager NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Region 8 Bureau of Wildlife 6274 East Avon-Lima Road Avon, NY 14414

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC: Red-headed Woodpecker

2013-10-08 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Immature Red-headed Woodpecker perched in tree across paved path North of Azalea Pond. First seen by Jinny. Anders Peltomaa Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] FW: [GeneseeBirds-L] Buffalo Harbor Brown Booby - 8:30, yes

2013-10-08 Thread Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter
As far as I have heard, this was the last sighting so far today (see below). Others are still looking. Good birding, Willie -Original Message- From: geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu [mailto:geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu] On Behalf Of mo...@roadrunner.com Sent: Tuesday, October 08,

[nysbirds-l] Buffalo Brown Booby

2013-10-08 Thread Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter
At 2:25 the BROWN BOOBY was back on the Donnely's breakwater, above the sand spit at one end. Visible from Erie Basin Marina. Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com http://www.betsypottersart.com/ 2013

RE:[nysbirds-l] [GeneseeBirds-L] Buffalo Brown Booby

2013-10-08 Thread Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter
For directions to the Erie Basin Marina, Google “Erie Basin Marina Buffalo NY”. It puts a marker at 329 Erie Street. The tower where people view from is at the end of Erie Street (note the loop at the end of the road on the map). There is free parking at the base of the tower. From the

[nysbirds-l] Monarch Butterlies

2013-10-08 Thread AndyatWH
I have heard comments on the decline of quantities Monarch Butterflies this fall. I have also found a great decrease in the migration in the east on Long Island. The fall monarch nature trips also have found very few. I would appreciate it, if someone who is knowledgeable about this would

[nysbirds-l] Common Eiders

2013-10-08 Thread AndyatWH
I just saw ( and took photos) of two male common Eiders today at 5PM at Shinnecock Inlet, Long Island, NY Andy Murphy -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re:[nysbirds-l] Monarch Butterlies

2013-10-08 Thread Thomas Fiore
Andy and all, the below link may assist in understanding. Issues from their main central Mexican wintering roosts, from much of their migratory passage habitat and - [possibly even more than the latter two factors] - that which is discussed in the link can be factored in to a decline of the

RE: [nysbirds-l] Monarch Butterlies

2013-10-08 Thread Rick
Andy: I think I can help clarify this somewhat: · To simplify a bit, there are two major migratory Monarch populations in North America, east of Rockies and west of Rockies. We’ll discuss the former here. · Each year, the final brood of summer Monarchs in the East fly down to