[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park this week

2017-12-14 Thread Alan Drogin
First reported last week, an American Woodcock re-emerged this afternoon in Bryant Park, actively foraging in the hedging of the northwest corner of the iceskating rink. Because of the popular outdoor winter food stands and dining - Bryant Park has become a particular winter oasis for winter

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park this week

2017-12-14 Thread Alan Drogin
First reported last week, an American Woodcock re-emerged this afternoon in Bryant Park, actively foraging in the hedging of the northwest corner of the iceskating rink. Because of the popular outdoor winter food stands and dining - Bryant Park has become a particular winter oasis for winter

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 14 December 2017

2017-12-14 Thread Gail Benson
-RBA * New York * New York City, Long Island, Westchester County * Dec. 14, 2017 * NYNY1712.14 - Birds Mentioned HAMMOND’S FLYCATCHER+ ASH-THROATED FLYCATCHER+ WESTERN TANAGER+ (+ Details requested by NYSARC) GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE Snow Goose EURASIAN WIGEON SANDHILL CRANE Short-billed

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 14 December 2017

2017-12-14 Thread Gail Benson
-RBA * New York * New York City, Long Island, Westchester County * Dec. 14, 2017 * NYNY1712.14 - Birds Mentioned HAMMOND’S FLYCATCHER+ ASH-THROATED FLYCATCHER+ WESTERN TANAGER+ (+ Details requested by NYSARC) GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE Snow Goose EURASIAN WIGEON SANDHILL CRANE Short-billed

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bryant Park

2017-12-14 Thread Gabriel Willow
Joseph et al, If anyone is free Sunday afternoon & so inclined, I’ll be doing a little Christmas Bird Count in Bryant Park from 2:30-4pm. We sometimes get a few saves for NY County (Ovenbird, Woodcock). Meet me in the NW corner by the Waffles & Dinges stand if you want to join! Cheers,

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bryant Park

2017-12-14 Thread Gabriel Willow
Joseph et al, If anyone is free Sunday afternoon & so inclined, I’ll be doing a little Christmas Bird Count in Bryant Park from 2:30-4pm. We sometimes get a few saves for NY County (Ovenbird, Woodcock). Meet me in the NW corner by the Waffles & Dinges stand if you want to join! Cheers,

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bryant Park

2017-12-14 Thread Joseph Wallace
Wow, that's exactly what I was looking for. Thanks, Anders! I'm looking forward to regular visits to Bryant Park throughout the year, so I can get a sense of its ebb and flow. On Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 8:08 AM, Anders Peltomaa wrote: > Hi Joseph, > This paper by Jacob

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bryant Park

2017-12-14 Thread Joseph Wallace
Wow, that's exactly what I was looking for. Thanks, Anders! I'm looking forward to regular visits to Bryant Park throughout the year, so I can get a sense of its ebb and flow. On Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 8:08 AM, Anders Peltomaa wrote: > Hi Joseph, > This paper by Jacob Drucker came to my mind. >

RE:[nysbirds-l] Queens Chat, Tanager Current Locations

2017-12-14 Thread Steve Walter
Well, the three amigos made it to count period for Queens. If today is an indication, getting them on count day may require more time and effort than desired. Since people continue to come looking, here's the latest on where to look. The Yellow-breasted Chat was seen in the same tree as last

RE:[nysbirds-l] Queens Chat, Tanager Current Locations

2017-12-14 Thread Steve Walter
Well, the three amigos made it to count period for Queens. If today is an indication, getting them on count day may require more time and effort than desired. Since people continue to come looking, here's the latest on where to look. The Yellow-breasted Chat was seen in the same tree as last

[nysbirds-l] Snow Geese, Robert Moses Causeway, Suffolk

2017-12-14 Thread Elizabeth Dinapoli
I just had a flock of about 100 Snow Geese flying west over the causeway towards the Great South Bay near the southern most bridge. Elizabeth A. DiNapoli B.A., M.Ed. Manager of Clerkship Education Physician Assistant Studies School of Health Professions New York Institute of Technology Old

[nysbirds-l] Snow Geese, Robert Moses Causeway, Suffolk

2017-12-14 Thread Elizabeth Dinapoli
I just had a flock of about 100 Snow Geese flying west over the causeway towards the Great South Bay near the southern most bridge. Elizabeth A. DiNapoli B.A., M.Ed. Manager of Clerkship Education Physician Assistant Studies School of Health Professions New York Institute of Technology Old

[nysbirds-l] Great Horned Owls

2017-12-14 Thread Colleen Veltri
Two great horned owls in alley pond park, Queens this morning (December 14). May the birds be with you especially on Sunday for the Queens Bird Count. Colleen and Bobby Veltri Queens, NYC -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Great Horned Owls

2017-12-14 Thread Colleen Veltri
Two great horned owls in alley pond park, Queens this morning (December 14). May the birds be with you especially on Sunday for the Queens Bird Count. Colleen and Bobby Veltri Queens, NYC -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park Woodcock - yes

2017-12-14 Thread Home
I am planning a report of this week later tonight but wanted to respond to a post about last week’s American Woodcock not being refound. I could not find it all this week either however today at 2pm I did find a Woodcock actively feeding near the evergreen at the very northwest corner of the

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park Woodcock - yes

2017-12-14 Thread Home
I am planning a report of this week later tonight but wanted to respond to a post about last week’s American Woodcock not being refound. I could not find it all this week either however today at 2pm I did find a Woodcock actively feeding near the evergreen at the very northwest corner of the

[nysbirds-l] Wilsons snipe

2017-12-14 Thread patrickhoran
There is one wilsons snipe in the puddle on the median at orchard beach parking lot right now.close to the road on the entrance to the turnaround.they pop up hear occasionally.location pehlam bay park.bx  Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Wilsons snipe

2017-12-14 Thread patrickhoran
There is one wilsons snipe in the puddle on the median at orchard beach parking lot right now.close to the road on the entrance to the turnaround.they pop up hear occasionally.location pehlam bay park.bx  Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bryant Park

2017-12-14 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Hi Joseph, This paper by Jacob Drucker came to my mind. The Mysteries of Micro-Parks http://linnaeannewyork.org/birding-resources-rba/bird-micro-parks.html Anders Peltomaa Manhattan On Wed, Dec 13, 2017 at 11:14 PM Joseph Wallace wrote: > A check-in at the park today found

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bryant Park

2017-12-14 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Hi Joseph, This paper by Jacob Drucker came to my mind. The Mysteries of Micro-Parks http://linnaeannewyork.org/birding-resources-rba/bird-micro-parks.html Anders Peltomaa Manhattan On Wed, Dec 13, 2017 at 11:14 PM Joseph Wallace wrote: > A check-in at the park today found a pair of intrepid