[nysbirds-l] Northern Shrike and Ross's Goose - Grand Island (Erie Co.)

2014-12-29 Thread joetf1973
A northern Shrike was present this afternoon on Alt Blvd at Love Rd (across from the airfield) on Grand Island this afternoon. The Ross's Goose (seen and reported by many) was also still at the swimming beach at Beaver Island SP. The bird was on the water about 5 yards from shore associating

[nysbirds-l] Syracuse RBA

2014-12-29 Thread Joseph Brin
RBA *  New York*  Syracuse* December 29, 2014*  NYSY  12. 29. 14 Hotline: Syracuse Rare bird AlertDates(s):December 22, 2014 - December 29, 2014to report by e-mail: brinjoseph AT yahoo.comcovering upstate NY counties: Cayuga, Montezuma National Wildlife Refugeand Montezuma Wetlands Complex

[nysbirds-l] Updated *MAP* Couch's Kingbird NYC

2014-12-29 Thread Arie Gilbert
The Couch's KB has been relocated much to the relief of those looking for it today. For those still contemplating a twitch, here is an updated map with known sighting locations http://tinyurl.com/oxdvd3z Arie Gilbert North Babylon, NY

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Couch's Moved

2014-12-29 Thread Sara Burch
Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Sara Burch > Date: December 29, 2014 at 3:01:04 PM EST > To: "NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu" > Subject: Couch's Moved > > Couch's Kingbird left the 11th and 4th are and flew off over some buildings > to the southwest. > > Sent from my iPhone

[nysbirds-l] Massapequa Preserve Birds (Nassau Co.)

2014-12-29 Thread ken feustel
Sue and I spent a few hours birding at Massapequa Preserve (MP) this morning. We came up with a decent list of half-hardies and early winter malingerers. Waterfowl numbers on the Pittsburg Ave. Pond was low, but did include a female Wood Duck. We recorded both kinglets around the pond as well

[nysbirds-l] Couch's Kingbird here NOW

2014-12-29 Thread John J. Collins
Present now at W11th & W4th Streets in Manhattan! Yippee! John J. Collins Raritan NJ Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] 11th + 4th 231

2014-12-29 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
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) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2)

[nysbirds-l] NYC Couch's Kingbird - Yes (apparently)

2014-12-29 Thread Angus Wilson
Angus, sorry I dont know how to post but the kingbird was reportedly at 11th St and 4th about 15 minutes ago. Liz Martens Angus Wilson, New York City & The Springs, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Couch's Photos?

2014-12-29 Thread Gabriel Willow
Hey all, So although the kingbird has been hiding this far today, CBS News was here to film a story on the bird, and they want photos for the piece. If anyone has any good ones and wants to share their photos or video, email them to mbaker(at)CBS.com ASAP. Cheers, Gabriel Willow NYC Audubon

Re: [nysbirds-l] NYC Couch's Kingbird update?

2014-12-29 Thread B Inskeep
No sighting of the Couch's Kingbird today with multiple birders scouring the area, many present since first light. Cassin's Kingbird was still present at Floyd Bennett Field at the community gardens making its first appearance at 0930 once the sky cleared mostly staying near the gazebo and

[nysbirds-l] Couch's Kingbird - No

2014-12-29 Thread editcon...@aol.com
The kingbird was not seen from 11am- 1pm when I left. We looked on Jane St and Abington Square. Many birders are scouting the area trying to find it. If anyone is interested I have some photos here: http://www.birdingaroundnyc.com/couchs-kingbird--fall-birds-2014.html Debbie Becker

Re: [nysbirds-l] NYC Couch's Kingbird update?

2014-12-29 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
I just got to Abington sq took subway from midtown give it a shot. No luck in 5 minutes. Two young birders rigged out in Swarovski and big camera got in from CT early this am spending most time around Jane + Washington - NO kingbird for them all day. On way to Washington and Jane passed 3 more

[nysbirds-l] NYC Couch's Kingbird update?

2014-12-29 Thread Angus Wilson
I've not seen any posting positive or negative today. In view of the considerable regional interest in this exciting visitor, I think it would be nice gesture if folks visiting the spot today and onwards could post regular updates, even if negative. At a minimum a broadcast after the first

[nysbirds-l] Black Vulture - Jamesport (Suffolk)

2014-12-29 Thread Derek Rogers
There was a Black Vulture flying along Route 25 in Jamesport at around 9:00 AM this morning. It looked like it may have landed along the north side of the road, just north of Washington Ave. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Black Vulture - Jamesport (Suffolk)

2014-12-29 Thread Derek Rogers
There was a Black Vulture flying along Route 25 in Jamesport at around 9:00 AM this morning. It looked like it may have landed along the north side of the road, just north of Washington Ave. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] NYC Couch's Kingbird update?

2014-12-29 Thread Angus Wilson
I've not seen any posting positive or negative today. In view of the considerable regional interest in this exciting visitor, I think it would be nice gesture if folks visiting the spot today and onwards could post regular updates, even if negative. At a minimum a broadcast after the first

Re: [nysbirds-l] NYC Couch's Kingbird update?

2014-12-29 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
I just got to Abington sq took subway from midtown give it a shot. No luck in 5 minutes. Two young birders rigged out in Swarovski and big camera got in from CT early this am spending most time around Jane + Washington - NO kingbird for them all day. On way to Washington and Jane passed 3 more

[nysbirds-l] Couch's Kingbird - No

2014-12-29 Thread editcon...@aol.com
The kingbird was not seen from 11am- 1pm when I left. We looked on Jane St and Abington Square. Many birders are scouting the area trying to find it. If anyone is interested I have some photos here: http://www.birdingaroundnyc.com/couchs-kingbird--fall-birds-2014.html Debbie Becker

Re: [nysbirds-l] NYC Couch's Kingbird update?

2014-12-29 Thread B Inskeep
No sighting of the Couch's Kingbird today with multiple birders scouring the area, many present since first light. Cassin's Kingbird was still present at Floyd Bennett Field at the community gardens making its first appearance at 0930 once the sky cleared mostly staying near the gazebo and

[nysbirds-l] Couch's Photos?

2014-12-29 Thread Gabriel Willow
Hey all, So although the kingbird has been hiding this far today, CBS News was here to film a story on the bird, and they want photos for the piece. If anyone has any good ones and wants to share their photos or video, email them to mbaker(at)CBS.com ASAP. Cheers, Gabriel Willow NYC Audubon

[nysbirds-l] NYC Couch's Kingbird - Yes (apparently)

2014-12-29 Thread Angus Wilson
Angus, sorry I dont know how to post but the kingbird was reportedly at 11th St and 4th about 15 minutes ago. Liz Martens Angus Wilson, New York City The Springs, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] 11th + 4th 231

2014-12-29 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
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) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2)

[nysbirds-l] Massapequa Preserve Birds (Nassau Co.)

2014-12-29 Thread ken feustel
Sue and I spent a few hours birding at Massapequa Preserve (MP) this morning. We came up with a decent list of half-hardies and early winter malingerers. Waterfowl numbers on the Pittsburg Ave. Pond was low, but did include a female Wood Duck. We recorded both kinglets around the pond as well

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Couch's Moved

2014-12-29 Thread Sara Burch
Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Sara Burch dinos...@gmail.com Date: December 29, 2014 at 3:01:04 PM EST To: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu Subject: Couch's Moved Couch's Kingbird left the 11th and 4th are and flew off over some buildings to the

[nysbirds-l] Updated *MAP* Couch's Kingbird NYC

2014-12-29 Thread Arie Gilbert
The Couch's KB has been relocated much to the relief of those looking for it today. For those still contemplating a twitch, here is an updated map with known sighting locations http://tinyurl.com/oxdvd3z Arie Gilbert North Babylon, NY

[nysbirds-l] Syracuse RBA

2014-12-29 Thread Joseph Brin
RBA *  New York*  Syracuse* December 29, 2014*  NYSY  12. 29. 14 Hotline: Syracuse Rare bird AlertDates(s):December 22, 2014 - December 29, 2014to report by e-mail: brinjoseph AT yahoo.comcovering upstate NY counties: Cayuga, Montezuma National Wildlife Refugeand Montezuma Wetlands Complex

[nysbirds-l] Northern Shrike and Ross's Goose - Grand Island (Erie Co.)

2014-12-29 Thread joetf1973
A northern Shrike was present this afternoon on Alt Blvd at Love Rd (across from the airfield) on Grand Island this afternoon. The Ross's Goose (seen and reported by many) was also still at the swimming beach at Beaver Island SP. The bird was on the water about 5 yards from shore associating