2/20/18 - Wallkill River N.W.R. area to Shawangunk N.W.R., Orange Co., NY
several Black and Turkey Vulturesmany Canada Geeseseveral Mallards
4 Ring-necked Ducks1 Hooded Merganserseveral Common Mergansers2 Bald Eagles
(Wallkill River just s. of the village)10+ Northern Harriers1 Cooper's
2/20/18 - Wallkill River N.W.R. area to Shawangunk N.W.R., Orange Co., NY
several Black and Turkey Vulturesmany Canada Geeseseveral Mallards
4 Ring-necked Ducks1 Hooded Merganserseveral Common Mergansers2 Bald Eagles
(Wallkill River just s. of the village)10+ Northern Harriers1 Cooper's
Just forwarding a message that my friend in Scarsdale had a Barred Owl in her
yard the other night calling and flying around. It was probably going after
the rabbits running around her yard. She's had Great Horneds before but never
a Barred. Nice yard bird.
Andrew Andrew v. F. Block
Just forwarding a message that my friend in Scarsdale had a Barred Owl in her
yard the other night calling and flying around. It was probably going after
the rabbits running around her yard. She's had Great Horneds before but never
a Barred. Nice yard bird.
Andrew Andrew v. F. Block
I'm glad to hear they are finally making those former dumps into a park. I
just hope they don't develop them to much as they are excellent for birds as
they are now. I worked on both of the landfills for a year in '06 and '07
doing bird surveys and hazing of geese and gulls and know first
I'm glad to hear they are finally making those former dumps into a park. I
just hope they don't develop them to much as they are excellent for birds as
they are now. I worked on both of the landfills for a year in '06 and '07
doing bird surveys and hazing of geese and gulls and know first
I had two Red-shouldered Hawks in the northern section of Van Cortlandt Park
near the Forest Ave./Lee Ave. intersection in Yonkers. This is right on the
border of Yonkers and the Bronx. They were about 100feet in from the street.
It's so nice to see this species so regularly now after being
I had two Red-shouldered Hawks in the northern section of Van Cortlandt Park
near the Forest Ave./Lee Ave. intersection in Yonkers. This is right on the
border of Yonkers and the Bronx. They were about 100feet in from the street.
It's so nice to see this species so regularly now after being
I know it's not in NY, but just wanted report that a good sized flock of 15
adult and immature Sandhill Cranes is wintering in Manville, Somerset Co., NJ,
along the Manville Causeway and is reliably visible to all. It is nice to see
suck a large flock so close and in the northeast. Hopefully
I know it's not in NY, but just wanted report that a good sized flock of 15
adult and immature Sandhill Cranes is wintering in Manville, Somerset Co., NJ,
along the Manville Causeway and is reliably visible to all. It is nice to see
suck a large flock so close and in the northeast. Hopefully
Thanks Kevin for sending this report. I'd love to see those incredible numbers
of Redheads and the Tufted Duck, but it's a little far for me right now. It's
always nice to hear about sightings in the rest of NYS other than down here. I
wish more people would do this on this listserv. I'm
Thanks Kevin for sending this report. I'd love to see those incredible numbers
of Redheads and the Tufted Duck, but it's a little far for me right now. It's
always nice to hear about sightings in the rest of NYS other than down here. I
wish more people would do this on this listserv. I'm
Boy, after seeing the Macgillivray's in Highlands, NJ yesterday and seeing the
photos of this bird, I can see the similarities for sure. But the
MacGillivray's did not have those light edgings as Shai notes and seemed a
little brighter overall and the throat seemed different too. I'd lean
Boy, after seeing the Macgillivray's in Highlands, NJ yesterday and seeing the
photos of this bird, I can see the similarities for sure. But the
MacGillivray's did not have those light edgings as Shai notes and seemed a
little brighter overall and the throat seemed different too. I'd lean
Does anyone know if the Black-headed Gull is still at Five Islands Park? It
hasn't been reported in awhile. I have a friend coming to look for it tomorrow
since he missed it at PBP. Thanks.
Andrew Andrew v. F. Block
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Yonkers, Westchester Co., New
Does anyone know if the Black-headed Gull is still at Five Islands Park? It
hasn't been reported in awhile. I have a friend coming to look for it tomorrow
since he missed it at PBP. Thanks.
Andrew Andrew v. F. Block
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20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3
Yonkers, Westchester Co., New
Nice sighting. It is very rare for around here to see so many in a flock, but
out West they are frequently seen in medium sized flocks sometimes much larger
usually at a feeding site such as a dead large mammal. I have personally seen
a flock of 80-100 in Unity, Maine, back in the mid 80's
Nice sighting. It is very rare for around here to see so many in a flock, but
out West they are frequently seen in medium sized flocks sometimes much larger
usually at a feeding site such as a dead large mammal. I have personally seen
a flock of 80-100 in Unity, Maine, back in the mid 80's
On my way home this evening just before it got totally dark I had a Barred Owl
fly east to west across Rte. 9 in Wappingers Falls just north of CR28. It flew
across about 12 feet above the road. Pretty cool. New county bird:-)
Andrew Andrew v. F. Block
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On my way home this evening just before it got totally dark I had a Barred Owl
fly east to west across Rte. 9 in Wappingers Falls just north of CR28. It flew
across about 12 feet above the road. Pretty cool. New county bird:-)
Andrew Andrew v. F. Block
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I had my first of season Fox Sparrows today in my friends yard at 167 Old Army
Rd. with a mixed flock of juncos and other birds. There were at least two of
them. Such gorgeous birds.
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Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York
I had my first of season Fox Sparrows today in my friends yard at 167 Old Army
Rd. with a mixed flock of juncos and other birds. There were at least two of
them. Such gorgeous birds.
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Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York
That's interesting. That's where I had my first Virginia Rail back in the
1980's. I guess they are there regularly. Cool.
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That's interesting. That's where I had my first Virginia Rail back in the
1980's. I guess they are there regularly. Cool.
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It's very sad to hear the Corn Crake is dead, but not surprised at all. I
figured it would be hit by a car at some point. Just wish it had lasted a
little longer for more people to see. Oh well. It was a great bird for those
who saw it. Probably a once in a lifetime sighting in the US for
It's very sad to hear the Corn Crake is dead, but not surprised at all. I
figured it would be hit by a car at some point. Just wish it had lasted a
little longer for more people to see. Oh well. It was a great bird for those
who saw it. Probably a once in a lifetime sighting in the US for
Does anyone agree with me when I say this bird looks to be a juvenile? It
doesn't seem to have the gray typical of adults on the breast, throat, and
face. I'm also glad it's not being as secretive as they are supposed to be.
What a great bird.
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Does anyone agree with me when I say this bird looks to be a juvenile? It
doesn't seem to have the gray typical of adults on the breast, throat, and
face. I'm also glad it's not being as secretive as they are supposed to be.
What a great bird.
Andrew Andrew v. F. Block
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Well it sure was a good day to be a birder! Went to photograph the
Black-headed Gull at Orchard Beach this early pm and got a 100 or so great
shots of it in the lot. When I got home at about 12:30pm I saw a Corn Crake
was spotted on the Island so of course dropped everything and zoomed down
Also had a Red-shouldered Hawk.
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Also had a Red-shouldered Hawk.
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11/4/17 - Lafayetteville Multiple Use Area, Town of Milan, Dutchess Co., NY
25+ Canada Geese1 Red-tailed Hawk2 Mourning Doves2 Red-bellied Woodpeckers1
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker1 Downy Woodpecker2 Northern Flickers1 Pileated
Woodpeckerseveral Blue Jaysseveral American Crows2 Common Ravens4+
11/4/17 - Lafayetteville Multiple Use Area, Town of Milan, Dutchess Co., NY
25+ Canada Geese1 Red-tailed Hawk2 Mourning Doves2 Red-bellied Woodpeckers1
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker1 Downy Woodpecker2 Northern Flickers1 Pileated
Woodpeckerseveral Blue Jaysseveral American Crows2 Common Ravens4+
Just got back from Pelham Bay Park and had the adult Black-headed Gull in the
Orchard Beach lot with about 50+ Laughing Gulls. Also forgot to add from
yesterday a Phoebe and Hermit Thrush.
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Yonkers, Westchester Co., New
Just got back from Pelham Bay Park and had the adult Black-headed Gull in the
Orchard Beach lot with about 50+ Laughing Gulls. Also forgot to add from
yesterday a Phoebe and Hermit Thrush.
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Yonkers, Westchester Co., New
Since Debbie and Bob posted a list of what they saw I won't do a whole list
just to say I saw most of what they saw except the gull and a few others, plus
some not on their list. I also had an Orange-crowned Warbler (maybe the same
one) near where the entrance trail into the woods is in the
Since Debbie and Bob posted a list of what they saw I won't do a whole list
just to say I saw most of what they saw except the gull and a few others, plus
some not on their list. I also had an Orange-crowned Warbler (maybe the same
one) near where the entrance trail into the woods is in the
Went to look for the Nelson's and LeConte's Sparrows at Turtle Cove in Pelham
Bay Park this afternoon. Of course the wind didn't help any and I didn't see
either of those species. There were Swamp, Savannah, and Song Sparrows, an
Osprey, and a Northern Flicker. 10+ Laughing Gulls were in the
Went to look for the Nelson's and LeConte's Sparrows at Turtle Cove in Pelham
Bay Park this afternoon. Of course the wind didn't help any and I didn't see
either of those species. There were Swamp, Savannah, and Song Sparrows, an
Osprey, and a Northern Flicker. 10+ Laughing Gulls were in the
Does anyone know if the LeConte's in Pelham Bay Park is still around? And
where exactly in Turtle cove is it being seen? I was down in NJ seeing the
Greenshank so missed seeing the sparrow yesterday. I just got a LeConte's in
CT a week or so ago and would love to see this one, a great
Does anyone know if the LeConte's in Pelham Bay Park is still around? And
where exactly in Turtle cove is it being seen? I was down in NJ seeing the
Greenshank so missed seeing the sparrow yesterday. I just got a LeConte's in
CT a week or so ago and would love to see this one, a great
Went to see the Common Greenshank at Brigantine NWR in NJ this am. Was still
there when we left around noon. Moved around a lot though.
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Went to see the Common Greenshank at Brigantine NWR in NJ this am. Was still
there when we left around noon. Moved around a lot though.
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Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York 10705-4629
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Had a late "Western" Palm Warbler at my friends home in Scarsdale this evening.
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Had a late "Western" Palm Warbler at my friends home in Scarsdale this evening.
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Seen today at 5:22pm at the Cove Island Park in Stamford, CT, was a gorgeous
LeConte's Sparrow for anyone who's interested. Very nice bird. Also see was a
Vesper Sparrow on the path.
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Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York
Seen today at 5:22pm at the Cove Island Park in Stamford, CT, was a gorgeous
LeConte's Sparrow for anyone who's interested. Very nice bird. Also see was a
Vesper Sparrow on the path.
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Consulting Naturalist
20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3
Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York
Anyone know if the Booby is still around Lake Montauk?
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Anyone know if the Booby is still around Lake Montauk?
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Well I was right to post about the white pelican in DeKorte Park last
weekend:-) I guess I'm giving off good karma since one should up in NY a week
later:-) And the clay-colored too:-)
Andrew Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist
20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3
Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York
Well I was right to post about the white pelican in DeKorte Park last
weekend:-) I guess I'm giving off good karma since one should up in NY a week
later:-) And the clay-colored too:-)
Andrew Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist
20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3
Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York
How funny is it that after reading an article in the Science Times on tuesday
about mantises and hummingbirds getting caught by praying mantids that I'd find
a big female Chinese Mantid on my hummer feeders this am:-) Luckily the
hummers seem to have moved on in the last few days so no chance
How funny is it that after reading an article in the Science Times on tuesday
about mantises and hummingbirds getting caught by praying mantids that I'd find
a big female Chinese Mantid on my hummer feeders this am:-) Luckily the
hummers seem to have moved on in the last few days so no chance
Just a heads up. I saw a White Pelican and a Clay-colored Sparrow at DeKorte
Park in Lyndhurst, NJ in the Meadowlands today so people should be on the look
out for two species in our area:-)
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20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3
Yonkers, Westchester Co., New
Just a heads up. I saw a White Pelican and a Clay-colored Sparrow at DeKorte
Park in Lyndhurst, NJ in the Meadowlands today so people should be on the look
out for two species in our area:-)
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20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3
Yonkers, Westchester Co., New
I just had a Merlin go after some Blue Jays in a spruce in my back neighbors
yard. It went after them in the tree and then flew straight at me and past my
house heading west. Pretty cool, never seen one that close.
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I just had a Merlin go after some Blue Jays in a spruce in my back neighbors
yard. It went after them in the tree and then flew straight at me and past my
house heading west. Pretty cool, never seen one that close.
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Consulting Naturalist
20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3
For the last week or two I've been having at least 5 maybe more Ruby-throated
Hummingbirds at my two feeders on my patio. I've never had so many. They are
mostly females and imm. females but a few are imm. males. I love seeing all
the behavior they are doing like mock courting and the
For the last week or two I've been having at least 5 maybe more Ruby-throated
Hummingbirds at my two feeders on my patio. I've never had so many. They are
mostly females and imm. females but a few are imm. males. I love seeing all
the behavior they are doing like mock courting and the
Saw one of the two Black Vultures in the same spot as before on Central Ave. in
Scarsdale near Scarsdale Ford. They must be living in the area. Also had a
Red-shouldered Hawk and common raven along with many Fish Crows. I don't know
if anyone else has noticed but the Fish Crows are much,
Saw one of the two Black Vultures in the same spot as before on Central Ave. in
Scarsdale near Scarsdale Ford. They must be living in the area. Also had a
Red-shouldered Hawk and common raven along with many Fish Crows. I don't know
if anyone else has noticed but the Fish Crows are much,
Well the Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are finally on the move through my area. I
have two juv. right now and a total of probably three in the last week an a
half. No adult males yet, though hopefully I will get some.
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Well the Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are finally on the move through my area. I
have two juv. right now and a total of probably three in the last week an a
half. No adult males yet, though hopefully I will get some.
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I had what I believe was a Mitred Parakeet flying north along the Croton
Aqueduct parallel to Hancock Ave. last weekend. I didn't get a look at it but
have heard them before and using sources on the net matched the calls to that
species. I've seen the NYC flock once in the Bronx at NYBG so
I had what I believe was a Mitred Parakeet flying north along the Croton
Aqueduct parallel to Hancock Ave. last weekend. I didn't get a look at it but
have heard them before and using sources on the net matched the calls to that
species. I've seen the NYC flock once in the Bronx at NYBG so
Just had a pair of Common Ravens sitting in the top of my neighbors white pines
calling away and they eventually went down out of site into a neighboring yard.
I'd love to know where this pair is nesting. So great to have them around.
I never thought I'd have all three large corvids as yard
Just had a pair of Common Ravens sitting in the top of my neighbors white pines
calling away and they eventually went down out of site into a neighboring yard.
I'd love to know where this pair is nesting. So great to have them around.
I never thought I'd have all three large corvids as yard
I just came home to a Common Raven sitting in the tree in my back yard croaking
up a storm. I didn't expect it to be sitting in my yard, usually they are
flying by. It was there for about 10 minutes until I guess the jays finally
scared it off.
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I just came home to a Common Raven sitting in the tree in my back yard croaking
up a storm. I didn't expect it to be sitting in my yard, usually they are
flying by. It was there for about 10 minutes until I guess the jays finally
scared it off.
Andrew Andrew v. F. Block
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You'd be right Mike. I used to work at the refuge when it was first formed and
did the checklist for it and Wallkill. They used to nest there many years ago,
but have not been seen there until recently and definitely not on territory.
Very nice bird. Let's keep our fingers crossed.
Andrew
You'd be right Mike. I used to work at the refuge when it was first formed and
did the checklist for it and Wallkill. They used to nest there many years ago,
but have not been seen there until recently and definitely not on territory.
Very nice bird. Let's keep our fingers crossed.
Andrew
I was at my friends home on Old Army Rd. this am and heard a Canada Warbler
singing down in their backyard which has a low moist area of trees and shrubs
and ground cover that is left to grow wild. It seems a little late for a
migrant going north and early for a southbound migrant. Don't know
I was at my friends home on Old Army Rd. this am and heard a Canada Warbler
singing down in their backyard which has a low moist area of trees and shrubs
and ground cover that is left to grow wild. It seems a little late for a
migrant going north and early for a southbound migrant. Don't know
I just had a Common Raven flying across in front of my house heading northeast
at eye level with my third floor apartment. I guess they are breeding
somewhere around Van Cortlandt Park. I'm on the northern border of the park.
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I just had a Common Raven flying across in front of my house heading northeast
at eye level with my third floor apartment. I guess they are breeding
somewhere around Van Cortlandt Park. I'm on the northern border of the park.
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Went to Bayard Cutting arboretum today with my buddy to look for the
Yellow-throated Warbler that has been reported there. Even with the windy
conditions it was very easy to find with its loud song in the trees across from
the right turn into the parking lot. Very nice bird. Also there were
Went to Bayard Cutting arboretum today with my buddy to look for the
Yellow-throated Warbler that has been reported there. Even with the windy
conditions it was very easy to find with its loud song in the trees across from
the right turn into the parking lot. Very nice bird. Also there were
Just had a Common Raven flying around my friends house on Old Army Rd. in
Scarsdale and then on the way home had two being chased by a crow over near
Kohls on Central Ave. in Yonkers going west.
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Yonkers, Westchester Co.,
Just had a Common Raven flying around my friends house on Old Army Rd. in
Scarsdale and then on the way home had two being chased by a crow over near
Kohls on Central Ave. in Yonkers going west.
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Consulting Naturalist
20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3
Yonkers, Westchester Co.,
Went to Stirling S.F. today with Bronx River-Sound Shore Audubon and had a
wonderful day. Bird wise things started off slowish at the nature center area
but we did get Hooded Warbler and a few other common birds. When we went to
Ironwood Rd. things started picking up. Along the road itself
Went to Stirling S.F. today with Bronx River-Sound Shore Audubon and had a
wonderful day. Bird wise things started off slowish at the nature center area
but we did get Hooded Warbler and a few other common birds. When we went to
Ironwood Rd. things started picking up. Along the road itself
5/20/17 - Doodletown Rd., Stony Pt., Rockland Co., NY
Time: 8am to 12pmObservers: Andrew Block, Doug Bloom, and BRSS Audubon group
1 Black Vulture6+ Turkey Vultures1 Mallard1 Mourning Doveseveral Black-billed
and Yellow-billed Cuckoos (many seen, heard, and some photographed; have never
seen
5/20/17 - Doodletown Rd., Stony Pt., Rockland Co., NY
Time: 8am to 12pmObservers: Andrew Block, Doug Bloom, and BRSS Audubon group
1 Black Vulture6+ Turkey Vultures1 Mallard1 Mourning Doveseveral Black-billed
and Yellow-billed Cuckoos (many seen, heard, and some photographed; have never
seen
I know this isn't anywhere near NY, but on the previous two evenings I was
watching the Yankee/Royals games on tv which was in Kansas City and the camera
focused periodically on a Western Kingbird on a wire near the 1st. base line.
Of course Ken Singleton and David Cone started joking about it
I know this isn't anywhere near NY, but on the previous two evenings I was
watching the Yankee/Royals games on tv which was in Kansas City and the camera
focused periodically on a Western Kingbird on a wire near the 1st. base line.
Of course Ken Singleton and David Cone started joking about it
While on my way to my car on Forest Avenue in Yonkers I heard and saw a male
Cape May Warbler singing while feeding in the canopy of an oak tree right along
the northern border of Van Cortlandt Park. What a beautiful bird.
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While on my way to my car on Forest Avenue in Yonkers I heard and saw a male
Cape May Warbler singing while feeding in the canopy of an oak tree right along
the northern border of Van Cortlandt Park. What a beautiful bird.
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I was wondering if anyone had an idea about what bird that my father might have
seen at the Duck Pond in Bronxville today. It was grayish with about a 3 foot
wingspan and came down and grabbed a fish out of the Bronx River like an eagle
would do. It grabbed the fish with its talons, not its
I was wondering if anyone had an idea about what bird that my father might have
seen at the Duck Pond in Bronxville today. It was grayish with about a 3 foot
wingspan and came down and grabbed a fish out of the Bronx River like an eagle
would do. It grabbed the fish with its talons, not its
I had a pair of Black Vultures fly up and over the ridge from behind Scarsdale
Ford on Central Ave. at the intersection of Ardsley Rd. I wonder what they
were doing there?
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Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York 10705-4629
I had a pair of Black Vultures fly up and over the ridge from behind Scarsdale
Ford on Central Ave. at the intersection of Ardsley Rd. I wonder what they
were doing there?
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Consulting Naturalist
20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3
Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York 10705-4629
I just had my first Ruby-throated Hummingbird of the year at my feeders within
a minute of refilling them! A gorgeous male in the sun, how beautiful.
Andrew Andrew v. F. Block
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Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York 10705-4629
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I just had my first Ruby-throated Hummingbird of the year at my feeders within
a minute of refilling them! A gorgeous male in the sun, how beautiful.
Andrew Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist
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Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York 10705-4629
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I forgot to report an adult Bald Eagle over the Cross County Shopping Center in
Yonkers a few days ago. It was fairly low and heading towards LI.
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I forgot to report an adult Bald Eagle over the Cross County Shopping Center in
Yonkers a few days ago. It was fairly low and heading towards LI.
Andrew Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist
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Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York 10705-4629
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I was up taking a walk at the Pete Seeger Park and adjacent Folk Music Center
which is next to the Beacon Metro North station and had a bedraggled female
Red-breasted Merganser feeding near shore. I don't usually see them along the
Hudson River. Nice place to see one in close. This is the
I was up taking a walk at the Pete Seeger Park and adjacent Folk Music Center
which is next to the Beacon Metro North station and had a bedraggled female
Red-breasted Merganser feeding near shore. I don't usually see them along the
Hudson River. Nice place to see one in close. This is the
Does anyone know if the woodcocks at NYBG are still being seen there? Any help
would be appreciated.
Andrew Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist
20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3
Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York 10705-4629
Phone: 914-963-3080; Cell: 914-319-9701
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Does anyone know if the woodcocks at NYBG are still being seen there? Any help
would be appreciated.
Andrew Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist
20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3
Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York 10705-4629
Phone: 914-963-3080; Cell: 914-319-9701
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They are in NY if the map is correct, not CT. As I mentioned to Drew when he
found them they are probably semi captive since they are hanging out in an
atypical site. Many businesses place swans including tundras, whoopers and
trumpeters on their ponds for display. The University of MA
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