[nysbirds-l] Addition to last post

At west end of Jones Beach SP, I had my FOS Brown Thrasher. Bob -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Go west, "young" old man, go west !

Leaving Riverhead this morning, my first destination was scheduled to be RMSP, but as I approached Ocean Parkway, and finding the draw-bridge up, I quickly hung a right and proceeded to check out Captree Island. There was 6 Greater Yellowlegs on the marsh, as well as a late, feeding, female Hooded

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 4/21

Tuesday, 21 April, 2015 Central Park (Manhattan, N.Y. City) had a nice arrival - some of the birds may have actually filtered in on Monday, but clearly more showed up overnight. At least 11 species of warbler were noted in the park (and it's possible a few additionals were), although pride

[nysbirds-l] Caracara possible sighting

I picked this up from a facebook posting this evening by Jess Deitz: "I can't confirm, but I'm almost positive I just saw the Caracara near the intersection of 17K and 302.. Bullville just past the gas station headed toward Bloomingburgh. Flew from edge of road into yard.. Black bird, white neck

[nysbirds-l] Caspian Terns at Ashokan Reservoir

This afternoon there were two Caspian Terns foraging along the Olivebridge Dam at Ashokan Reservoir, Ulster County. The birds were seen along the dam between Rte 28A and Reservoir Road in the Town of Olive. There were also two Horned Grebes along the dike east of Reservoir Road. Mike Usai Putnam

[nysbirds-l] Valley Stream Louisiana Waterthrush

A bright, stunning Louisiana Waterthrush turned up at Valley Stream State Park this afternoon at about 12:30PM. Picked up by its deep call note around the stream on the Corona side toward the south end of the park, then visually about 20 minutes later. A classic bird, as bright as they get with

Re:[nysbirds-l] Blue Grosbeak, Muscoot Farm Westchester

Still there as of 5:15 PM working the same general area of the field behind the gazebo, feeding on the ground near the haymounds on the right side of the field. For those unfamiliar w Muscoot Farm, take the trail straight at the far end of the parking lot past all of the barns and a field

[nysbirds-l] Marine Nature Study Area and Hempstead Lake SP

Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside and Hempstead Lake SP.21 April Arrived at Area after lunch. The reported BLUE-WINGED TEALS were resting in a cut, the male periodically lifting its head up so it could be IDed. Meantime, the TRICOLORED HERON was flying about. FORSTER'S TERNS were fishing in

[nysbirds-l] Blue Grosbeak, Muscoot Farm Westchester

Male blue grosbeak found last eve at Muscoot Farm, Westchester, by Roger Garrison still present all day today and being seen now. (By gazebo in back fields, associating w cowbirds and visiting nearby compost pile.) Anne Swaim Saw Mill River Audubon www.sawmillriveraudubon.org -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] Blue Grosbeak, Smith Pt Park

At noon today two female Blue Grosbeaks were present on the grassy area to the left, just past the bridge, and in near proximity to an active fox den: a female and five gamboling cubs. Peggy & Joel Horman Ridge -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

RE:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] Re: Summer Tanager R.I.P.

Andrew and all NY birders. For the record we are interested in any and all salvaged birds, particularly rarities. People should be vigilant with the Bryant Park Chuck. I can’t imagine it’s getting enough to eat? We have all relevant permits. Paul Paul Sweet Collection Manager Department of

Re:[nysbirds-l] Summer Tanager R.I.P.

Sam Janazzo just called with an update on the Jones Beach Summer Tanager--it is bad news. Apparently, the bird was clipped by a car and died. I figured I would post to save twitchers the trip. Joe Viglietta, who was with Sam when this occurred has retrieved the bird and may pass it on to Shai

[nysbirds-l] Blue winged teal MNSC Nassau co.

In marsh 2 birds http://goo.gl/maps/D8JIR 04/21/2015 @ 12:53 PM Arie Gilbert No. Babylon NY  Sent from "Loretta IV" in the field -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Western Suffolk County Birds

At Southard’s Pond this morning there were singing Louisiana (1) and Northern Waterthrushes (1), both south of the pond, along with the expected Pine, Palm, and Yellow-rumped Warblers. At Robert Moses State Park there were three Glossy Ibis on the shoulder of the parkway east of the Water Tower

[nysbirds-l] Summer Tanager @ Jones Beach West End II

Sam Janazzo, just called to report a Summer Tanager just observed at the corner just as you get off the parkway to take the service road into West End II. Cheers, 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] Forest Park Cleanup

Reminder: we need volunteers for the Forest Park cleanup. So far the responses to participate have been few. The cleanup effort will occur on April 25th (no rain date). The tasks will include light pruning (clippers and pruning saws) and garbage removal. The project will focus mainly on the

[nysbirds-l] Blue Grosbeak, Smith Pt Park

At noon today two female Blue Grosbeaks were present on the grassy area to the left, just past the bridge, and in near proximity to an active fox den: a female and five gamboling cubs. Peggy Joel Horman Ridge -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

RE:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] Re: Summer Tanager R.I.P.

Andrew and all NY birders. For the record we are interested in any and all salvaged birds, particularly rarities. People should be vigilant with the Bryant Park Chuck. I can’t imagine it’s getting enough to eat? We have all relevant permits. Paul Paul Sweet Collection Manager Department of

[nysbirds-l] Blue Grosbeak, Muscoot Farm Westchester

Male blue grosbeak found last eve at Muscoot Farm, Westchester, by Roger Garrison still present all day today and being seen now. (By gazebo in back fields, associating w cowbirds and visiting nearby compost pile.) Anne Swaim Saw Mill River Audubon www.sawmillriveraudubon.org -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] Forest Park Cleanup

Reminder: we need volunteers for the Forest Park cleanup. So far the responses to participate have been few. The cleanup effort will occur on April 25th (no rain date). The tasks will include light pruning (clippers and pruning saws) and garbage removal. The project will focus mainly on the

[nysbirds-l] Summer Tanager @ Jones Beach West End II

Sam Janazzo, just called to report a Summer Tanager just observed at the corner just as you get off the parkway to take the service road into West End II. Cheers, 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] Western Suffolk County Birds

At Southard’s Pond this morning there were singing Louisiana (1) and Northern Waterthrushes (1), both south of the pond, along with the expected Pine, Palm, and Yellow-rumped Warblers. At Robert Moses State Park there were three Glossy Ibis on the shoulder of the parkway east of the Water Tower

[nysbirds-l] Valley Stream Louisiana Waterthrush

A bright, stunning Louisiana Waterthrush turned up at Valley Stream State Park this afternoon at about 12:30PM. Picked up by its deep call note around the stream on the Corona side toward the south end of the park, then visually about 20 minutes later. A classic bird, as bright as they get with

[nysbirds-l] Marine Nature Study Area and Hempstead Lake SP

Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside and Hempstead Lake SP.21 April Arrived at Area after lunch. The reported BLUE-WINGED TEALS were resting in a cut, the male periodically lifting its head up so it could be IDed. Meantime, the TRICOLORED HERON was flying about. FORSTER'S TERNS were fishing in

Re:[nysbirds-l] Blue Grosbeak, Muscoot Farm Westchester

Still there as of 5:15 PM working the same general area of the field behind the gazebo, feeding on the ground near the haymounds on the right side of the field. For those unfamiliar w Muscoot Farm, take the trail straight at the far end of the parking lot past all of the barns and a field

[nysbirds-l] Caspian Terns at Ashokan Reservoir

This afternoon there were two Caspian Terns foraging along the Olivebridge Dam at Ashokan Reservoir, Ulster County. The birds were seen along the dam between Rte 28A and Reservoir Road in the Town of Olive. There were also two Horned Grebes along the dike east of Reservoir Road. Mike Usai Putnam

[nysbirds-l] Caracara possible sighting

I picked this up from a facebook posting this evening by Jess Deitz: I can't confirm, but I'm almost positive I just saw the Caracara near the intersection of 17K and 302.. Bullville just past the gas station headed toward Bloomingburgh. Flew from edge of road into yard.. Black bird, white neck

[nysbirds-l] Go west, young old man, go west !

Leaving Riverhead this morning, my first destination was scheduled to be RMSP, but as I approached Ocean Parkway, and finding the draw-bridge up, I quickly hung a right and proceeded to check out Captree Island. There was 6 Greater Yellowlegs on the marsh, as well as a late, feeding, female Hooded

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 4/21

Tuesday, 21 April, 2015 Central Park (Manhattan, N.Y. City) had a nice arrival - some of the birds may have actually filtered in on Monday, but clearly more showed up overnight. At least 11 species of warbler were noted in the park (and it's possible a few additionals were), although pride

[nysbirds-l] Blue winged teal MNSC Nassau co.

In marsh 2 birds http://goo.gl/maps/D8JIR 04/21/2015 @ 12:53 PM Arie Gilbert No. Babylon NY  Sent from Loretta IV in the field -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re:[nysbirds-l] Summer Tanager R.I.P.

Sam Janazzo just called with an update on the Jones Beach Summer Tanager--it is bad news. Apparently, the bird was clipped by a car and died. I figured I would post to save twitchers the trip. Joe Viglietta, who was with Sam when this occurred has retrieved the bird and may pass it on to Shai