[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park, Manhattan

2015-04-04 Thread Adrian Burke
I spent thirty or so minutes at Bryant Park this afternoon and observed one lingering American woodcock on the west side of the park, an eastern phoebe and a swamp sparrow on the lawn, and song sparrows everywhere. Adrian Burke, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Blue-Wing Teal at Millers Pond, Maple Ave Smithtown

2015-04-04 Thread Phil Uruburu
Drake Blue Wing Teal single located North of Dam along shore. Flushed by trail runner to back of pond. 4:00pm Phil Uruburu Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] HIRUNDINIDAE HOMERUN

2015-04-04 Thread Robert A. Proniewych
This is a follow up to Andrew's post as well as Ken and Sue's. Having dipped on the Cliff Swallow in the AM. I made and a return trip to Hempstead Lake in the PM.(Around one). Walking to the South pond to retry for the CLSW I met up with Karen Fung and Bob Berlingeri who had just seen the Cliff

[nysbirds-l] Yellow-throated Warbler at Hempstead Lake State Park (Nassau Co.)

2015-04-04 Thread Ken Feustel
We observed the YTWA at about 12:00PM at Valley Stream State Park feeding next to the culvert that carries the stream south under Hendrickson Avenue. It would perch on the vertical concrete headwall and search the cracks in the concrete for food. While watching the bird it suddenly flew across

[nysbirds-l] Blue-winged teals

2015-04-04 Thread matt klein
If anyone is interested there are five blue winged teals at Pond Park in Great Neck Estates. They have been here since about 10 am this morning and I am currently viewing them. MBK > On Apr 4, 2015, at 3:28 PM, Michael Zito wrote: > > No Louisiana Water Thrush > Palm Warbler > Bufflehead

[nysbirds-l] Fuchs Pond - Northport (4/4)

2015-04-04 Thread Michael Zito
No Louisiana Water Thrush Palm Warbler Bufflehead Pair Golden Crowned Kinglets Kingfisher it was nice meeting you Tom! 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] Any recent reports of the Yellow Throated Warbler this afternoon?

2015-04-04 Thread Andrew Baksh
Bobby Berlingeri is on site and reports having the bird. Passing the message for those who might be interested. 風 Swift as the wind 林 Quiet as the forest 火 Conquer like the fire 山 Steady as the mountain Sun Tzu *The Art of War*

[nysbirds-l] Central Park Bird Report - Louisiana Waterthrush

2015-04-04 Thread Patricia Pollock
4/4/15, SaturdayPat Pollock Tom Perlman's FOS Louisiana Waterthrush in Loch from wooden bridge w/ waterfall east to next waterfall 2 Rusty Blackbirds2 Swamp SparrowsRed-winged BlackbirdsWinter WrenDowny Woodpecker(some birders had the Hairy Woodpecker)Golden-crowned Kinglets throughout north

[nysbirds-l] Turtle Cove and Hunter Island, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx

2015-04-04 Thread Jack Rothman
Bronx Brendan and I did our usual loop around Hunter Island and also Turtle Cove. Turtle Cove is having a culvert replaced under the roadway and the pond is constantly flooded, instead of being affected by tidal flow. The culvert opening has been blocked by steel plates. We’re guessing this

[nysbirds-l] Any recent reports of the Yellow Throated Warbler this afternoon?

2015-04-04 Thread Robert Taylor
Hi, wondering if anyone saw the warbler at valley stream since 1pm. Sorry for asking again...would like to try for it, but have to get the kids packed up if I head over there -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Swan River Preserve - East Patchogue - Ducks

2015-04-04 Thread leormand .
Swan River Preserve's pond had the following: Mallards Canda Goose Green-winged Teal American Wigeon Gadwall -- - Luke www.birdsoflongisland.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Nesting Bald Eagles - Great South Bay

2015-04-04 Thread leormand .
Yesterday (4/3) I went down to check on the Eagle nest. I saw 3 other birders in the parking lot with Scopes. With one eagle on the nest I spent a bit of time trying to find the other one, scanning trees and looking at far off gulls soaring. After a bit I found the "adult" - it was perched on a

Re: [nysbirds-l] Blue-winged Warbler, Suffolk Co.

2015-04-04 Thread Joel Horman
To respond to Will Raup's question, and to anyone else who might be understandably dubious of this report: I am sure that it was not a "bright Pine Warbler", one of which had appeared at the very same feeder a few weeks ago and which was reported. Given that Blue-winged Warblers are not known

Re: [nysbirds-l] Valley Stream Yellow-throated Warbler

2015-04-04 Thread Andrew Baksh
Sam Janazzo just called in to report that the bird is being seen near the foot bridge. 風 Swift as the wind 林 Quiet as the forest 火 Conquer like the fire 山 Steady as the mountain Sun Tzu *The Art of War* (\__/) (=

[nysbirds-l] Spring migrants East Hampton

2015-04-04 Thread Bruce Horwith
Nice to start getting some spring migrants: at my feeder, FOS chipping sparrow, cowbirds, grackle, and a pine warbler. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Bank and Cliff Swallows @ Hempstead State Park

2015-04-04 Thread Andrew Baksh
At least 1 Bank and 1 Cliff Swallow seen with Joe Giunta at Hempstead Lake south end. 風 Swift as the wind 林 Quiet as the forest 火 Conquer like the fire 山 Steady as the mountain Sun Tzu *The Art of War* (\__/) (=

[nysbirds-l] Central Pk N End: Loch 4/4

2015-04-04 Thread Karen Fung
Louisiana Waterthrush, Rusty BB, also Tom P saw a sandpiper fly out, heading possibly towards the compost area. Karen Fung NYC http://kayeff.smugmug.com Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Valley Stream Yellow-throated Warbler

2015-04-04 Thread Jeffrey Ritter
Still there by the foot bridge Jeff Ritter Little Neck NY Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone __ This e-mail transmission contains confidential information that is the property of the sender. If you are not the

Re: [nysbirds-l] Valley Stream Yellow-throated Warbler

2015-04-04 Thread Andrew Baksh
Sam Janazzo just called in to report that the bird is being seen near the foot bridge. 風 Swift as the wind 林 Quiet as the forest 火 Conquer like the fire 山 Steady as the mountain Sun Tzu http://refspace.com/quotes/Sun_Tzu *The Art of War* http://refspace.com/quotes/The_Art_of_War (\__/) (= '.'=)

[nysbirds-l] Bank and Cliff Swallows @ Hempstead State Park

2015-04-04 Thread Andrew Baksh
At least 1 Bank and 1 Cliff Swallow seen with Joe Giunta at Hempstead Lake south end. 風 Swift as the wind 林 Quiet as the forest 火 Conquer like the fire 山 Steady as the mountain Sun Tzu http://refspace.com/quotes/Sun_Tzu *The Art of War* http://refspace.com/quotes/The_Art_of_War (\__/) (= '.'=)

[nysbirds-l] Spring migrants East Hampton

2015-04-04 Thread Bruce Horwith
Nice to start getting some spring migrants: at my feeder, FOS chipping sparrow, cowbirds, grackle, and a pine warbler. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Nesting Bald Eagles - Great South Bay

2015-04-04 Thread leormand .
Yesterday (4/3) I went down to check on the Eagle nest. I saw 3 other birders in the parking lot with Scopes. With one eagle on the nest I spent a bit of time trying to find the other one, scanning trees and looking at far off gulls soaring. After a bit I found the adult - it was perched on a

Re: [nysbirds-l] Blue-winged Warbler, Suffolk Co.

2015-04-04 Thread Joel Horman
To respond to Will Raup's question, and to anyone else who might be understandably dubious of this report: I am sure that it was not a bright Pine Warbler, one of which had appeared at the very same feeder a few weeks ago and which was reported. Given that Blue-winged Warblers are not known to

[nysbirds-l] Swan River Preserve - East Patchogue - Ducks

2015-04-04 Thread leormand .
Swan River Preserve's pond had the following: Mallards Canda Goose Green-winged Teal American Wigeon Gadwall -- - Luke www.birdsoflongisland.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Valley Stream Yellow-throated Warbler

2015-04-04 Thread Jeffrey Ritter
Still there by the foot bridge Jeff Ritter Little Neck NY Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone __ This e-mail transmission contains confidential information that is the property of the sender. If you are not the

[nysbirds-l] Central Pk N End: Loch 4/4

2015-04-04 Thread Karen Fung
Louisiana Waterthrush, Rusty BB, also Tom P saw a sandpiper fly out, heading possibly towards the compost area. Karen Fung NYC http://kayeff.smugmug.com Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Central Park Bird Report - Louisiana Waterthrush

2015-04-04 Thread Patricia Pollock
4/4/15, SaturdayPat Pollock Tom Perlman's FOS Louisiana Waterthrush in Loch from wooden bridge w/ waterfall east to next waterfall 2 Rusty Blackbirds2 Swamp SparrowsRed-winged BlackbirdsWinter WrenDowny Woodpecker(some birders had the Hairy Woodpecker)Golden-crowned Kinglets throughout north

Re: [nysbirds-l] Any recent reports of the Yellow Throated Warbler this afternoon?

2015-04-04 Thread Andrew Baksh
Bobby Berlingeri is on site and reports having the bird. Passing the message for those who might be interested. 風 Swift as the wind 林 Quiet as the forest 火 Conquer like the fire 山 Steady as the mountain Sun Tzu http://refspace.com/quotes/Sun_Tzu *The Art of War*

[nysbirds-l] Any recent reports of the Yellow Throated Warbler this afternoon?

2015-04-04 Thread Robert Taylor
Hi, wondering if anyone saw the warbler at valley stream since 1pm. Sorry for asking again...would like to try for it, but have to get the kids packed up if I head over there -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Turtle Cove and Hunter Island, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx

2015-04-04 Thread Jack Rothman
Bronx Brendan and I did our usual loop around Hunter Island and also Turtle Cove. Turtle Cove is having a culvert replaced under the roadway and the pond is constantly flooded, instead of being affected by tidal flow. The culvert opening has been blocked by steel plates. We’re guessing this

[nysbirds-l] Blue-winged teals

2015-04-04 Thread matt klein
If anyone is interested there are five blue winged teals at Pond Park in Great Neck Estates. They have been here since about 10 am this morning and I am currently viewing them. MBK On Apr 4, 2015, at 3:28 PM, Michael Zito michaelz...@gmail.com wrote: No Louisiana Water Thrush Palm

[nysbirds-l] Yellow-throated Warbler at Hempstead Lake State Park (Nassau Co.)

2015-04-04 Thread Ken Feustel
We observed the YTWA at about 12:00PM at Valley Stream State Park feeding next to the culvert that carries the stream south under Hendrickson Avenue. It would perch on the vertical concrete headwall and search the cracks in the concrete for food. While watching the bird it suddenly flew across

[nysbirds-l] HIRUNDINIDAE HOMERUN

2015-04-04 Thread Robert A. Proniewych
This is a follow up to Andrew's post as well as Ken and Sue's. Having dipped on the Cliff Swallow in the AM. I made and a return trip to Hempstead Lake in the PM.(Around one). Walking to the South pond to retry for the CLSW I met up with Karen Fung and Bob Berlingeri who had just seen the Cliff

[nysbirds-l] Blue-Wing Teal at Millers Pond, Maple Ave Smithtown

2015-04-04 Thread Phil Uruburu
Drake Blue Wing Teal single located North of Dam along shore. Flushed by trail runner to back of pond. 4:00pm Phil Uruburu Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Fuchs Pond - Northport (4/4)

2015-04-04 Thread Michael Zito
No Louisiana Water Thrush Palm Warbler Bufflehead Pair Golden Crowned Kinglets Kingfisher it was nice meeting you Tom! Sent from my iPhone Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park, Manhattan

2015-04-04 Thread Adrian Burke
I spent thirty or so minutes at Bryant Park this afternoon and observed one lingering American woodcock on the west side of the park, an eastern phoebe and a swamp sparrow on the lawn, and song sparrows everywhere. Adrian Burke, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: