[nysbirds-l] Sparrows at Jones Beach 10/15

I birded Jones Beach this morning with Bob Veltri and Jeff Ritter, hoping to see some migrating sparrows. Bob’s intuition to pick Jones was a good one, and was confirmed by the moderate levels of reflectivity on radar dispersing over mid long island this morning. While initially things were

[nysbirds-l] Sparrows at Jones Beach 10/15

I birded Jones Beach this morning with Bob Veltri and Jeff Ritter, hoping to see some migrating sparrows. Bob’s intuition to pick Jones was a good one, and was confirmed by the moderate levels of reflectivity on radar dispersing over mid long island this morning. While initially things were

[nysbirds-l] Clay-colored Sparrow / West End JB

Clay-colored continued today at West End (see map in posting), seemingly 2 individuals. Active in the thickets, but not overly much diversity. https://rbc-pix.smugmug.com/Nature/2016-10-15-Jones-Beach/ Rick Cech / Emily Peyton -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Clay-colored Sparrow / West End JB

Clay-colored continued today at West End (see map in posting), seemingly 2 individuals. Active in the thickets, but not overly much diversity. https://rbc-pix.smugmug.com/Nature/2016-10-15-Jones-Beach/ Rick Cech / Emily Peyton -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Central Park NYC - Saturday Oct. 15, 2016

Central Park NYC Saturday Oct. 15, 2016 OBS: Robert DeCandido, PhD, Deborah Allen, m.ob. on bird walks starting from the Boathouse at 7:30am & 9:00am. Highlights: Many of the Black-capped Chickadees we saw today fed on the opening cones of an Eastern Hemlock in Shakespeare Garden along with

[nysbirds-l] Central Park NYC - Saturday Oct. 15, 2016

Central Park NYC Saturday Oct. 15, 2016 OBS: Robert DeCandido, PhD, Deborah Allen, m.ob. on bird walks starting from the Boathouse at 7:30am & 9:00am. Highlights: Many of the Black-capped Chickadees we saw today fed on the opening cones of an Eastern Hemlock in Shakespeare Garden along with

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach State Park Birds (Nassau Co.)

There was a good amount of bird activity at JBSP early this morning. Starting at dawn, I birded West End then moved east to Zach’s Bay. Shortly after dawn a calling Dickcissel was observed flying down the beach near the marina parking area. On the sandbar were some three hundred American

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach State Park Birds (Nassau Co.)

There was a good amount of bird activity at JBSP early this morning. Starting at dawn, I birded West End then moved east to Zach’s Bay. Shortly after dawn a calling Dickcissel was observed flying down the beach near the marina parking area. On the sandbar were some three hundred American

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Report

A quick walk through Jones Beach turned up highlights of a field sparrow, northern parula, and a just seen winter wren I spotted by the men's bathroom facility. I was observing the bird with another birder when it took off under some cars. Trying to relocate. Mike Z. Sent from my iPhone --

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Report

A quick walk through Jones Beach turned up highlights of a field sparrow, northern parula, and a just seen winter wren I spotted by the men's bathroom facility. I was observing the bird with another birder when it took off under some cars. Trying to relocate. Mike Z. Sent from my iPhone --

[nysbirds-l] South Shore migration report

Radar showed some migrants crossing the Sound last night. Robert Moses Field 2 saw a respectable flight at first light, with good numbers but nothing too out of the ordinary. A lone Rusty Blackbird, a handful of Purple Finches, and a Blue-headed Vireo were the highlights. Yellow-rumps were

[nysbirds-l] South Shore migration report

Radar showed some migrants crossing the Sound last night. Robert Moses Field 2 saw a respectable flight at first light, with good numbers but nothing too out of the ordinary. A lone Rusty Blackbird, a handful of Purple Finches, and a Blue-headed Vireo were the highlights. Yellow-rumps were

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

First, what a beautiful fall morning. The very tip (Teller's Point) had a really good flight of chickadees. I must have seen at least 30. Would ascend pretty high and then alight seemingly repeatedly so hard to estimate numbers but a lot. Not familiar with such a chickadee migration. Also blue

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

First, what a beautiful fall morning. The very tip (Teller's Point) had a really good flight of chickadees. I must have seen at least 30. Would ascend pretty high and then alight seemingly repeatedly so hard to estimate numbers but a lot. Not familiar with such a chickadee migration. Also blue

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 10/15

Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City Saturday, 15 October, 2016 - Freshly &/or very recent migrant arrivals include more ducks, particularly at the reservoir, but as well on some of the other waterbodies in the park - however, a lone American Coot at The Pond (SE sector of the park) which has

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 10/15

Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City Saturday, 15 October, 2016 - Freshly &/or very recent migrant arrivals include more ducks, particularly at the reservoir, but as well on some of the other waterbodies in the park - however, a lone American Coot at The Pond (SE sector of the park) which has

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 14 October 2016

- RBA * New York * New York City, Long Island, Westchester County * Oct. 14, 2016 * NYNY1610.14 - Birds mentioned GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE CACKLING GOOSE EURASIAN WIGEON AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVER Lesser Yellowlegs Red Knot Short-billed Dowitcher Long-billed Dowitcher Lesser Black-backed Gull

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 14 October 2016

- RBA * New York * New York City, Long Island, Westchester County * Oct. 14, 2016 * NYNY1610.14 - Birds mentioned GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE CACKLING GOOSE EURASIAN WIGEON AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVER Lesser Yellowlegs Red Knot Short-billed Dowitcher Long-billed Dowitcher Lesser Black-backed Gull