Forgot about the Merlin that came though.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131
Phone: 914-337-1229; Cell: 914-319-9701; Fax: 914-268-0242
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No Barnacle or Cackling geese today but did have a Common Merganser, 7+ Hooded
Mergansers, a Ruddy Duck, and a female Northern Shoveler in with the geese on
the lake at Van Cortlandt Golf Course. Some idiots with a dog scared the geese
off the fields soon after I got there so didn't get a
No Barnacle or Cackling geese today but did have a Common Merganser, 7+ Hooded
Mergansers, a Ruddy Duck, and a female Northern Shoveler in with the geese on
the lake at Van Cortlandt Golf Course. Some idiots with a dog scared the geese
off the fields soon after I got there so didn't get a
Forgot about the Merlin that came though.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131
Phone: 914-337-1229; Cell: 914-319-9701; Fax: 914-268-0242
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Had the Clay-colored Sparrow and Orange-crowned Warbler this afternoon around
3:30 or so and got some nice shots of the sparrow. The birds were along the
edge of the trees on the parking lot side of the large field where the path
juts out around the trees and goes back. The sparrow was in
I just had an American Tree Sparrow at my feeding station which was a new yard
bird. I've been expecting one for a long time. Surprised one hadn't shown
sooner. This was number 117.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville,
12/24/12 - Marshlands Conservancy, Rye, NY
Time: 11:30am to 1:30pm
Observers: Andrew Block
3 American Tree Sparrows
1 Field Sparrow
1 Fox Sparrow
several Song Sparrows
several White-throated Sparrows
several Dark-eyed Juncos
1 Orange-crowned Warbler (brightly colored ind. w/ very gray head)
20
12/24/12 - Marshlands Conservancy, Rye, NY
Time: 11:30am to 1:30pm
Observers: Andrew Block
3 American Tree Sparrows
1 Field Sparrow
1 Fox Sparrow
several Song Sparrows
several White-throated Sparrows
several Dark-eyed Juncos
1 Orange-crowned Warbler (brightly colored ind. w/ very gray head)
20
12/23/12 - my count area for CBC, Bronxville/Tuckahoe/Eastchester/part of New
Rochelle & Mt. Vernon, Westchester Co., NY
Time: 8am to 4:30pm
Observers: Andrew Block
184 Canada Geese
2 American Black Ducks
75 Mallards
23 Green-winged Teals
3 Buffleheads
17 Hooded Mergansers
25 Ruddy Duc
12/23/12 - my count area for CBC, Bronxville/Tuckahoe/Eastchester/part of New
Rochelle Mt. Vernon, Westchester Co., NY
Time: 8am to 4:30pm
Observers: Andrew Block
184 Canada Geese
2 American Black Ducks
75 Mallards
23 Green-winged Teals
3 Buffleheads
17 Hooded Mergansers
25 Ruddy Ducks
1
Had the Barnacle Goose, Cackling Goose, and several possible Dusky Canadas at
the Parade Ground at Van Cortlandt Park with the two large Canada Goose
flocks. The "Dusky Geese", ssp. occidentalis, seemed not only to look
different but sounded slightly different too. The cackling looks to be
Had the Barnacle Goose, Cackling Goose, and several possible Dusky Canadas at
the Parade Ground at Van Cortlandt Park with the two large Canada Goose
flocks. The Dusky Geese, ssp. occidentalis, seemed not only to look
different but sounded slightly different too. The cackling looks to be
While waiting to be seated at the Fountain Diner on Central Ave in
Harstdale this morning around 11am I noticed three Monk Parakeets flying west
over me and continued over the trees and disappeared. They were surprisingly
quiet for Monks. I guess they were coming from one of the colonies in
While waiting to be seated at the Fountain Diner on Central Ave in
Harstdale this morning around 11am I noticed three Monk Parakeets flying west
over me and continued over the trees and disappeared. They were surprisingly
quiet for Monks. I guess they were coming from one of the colonies in
10/27/12 - NY Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY
Time: 10am to 4pm
Observers: Andrew Block, Nobue Sato, Margaret Falk
12+ Wood Ducks
several Mallards
1 Cooper's Hawk
3 Red-tailed Hawks
1 American Kestrel
2 Wild Turkeys
1 Red-bellied Woodpecker
3 Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers
1 Downy Woodpecker
4
I was write, there were atleast 30+ siskins in the flock, so I went and put
another feeder out. Of course most of them flew off but I hope they stick
around.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York
Just had a Pine Siskin at my birdbath. When I went out to fill the feeder a
minute ago I thought I heard more than one in the trees. Looks like it's going
to be a good season for them.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville,
Just had a Pine Siskin at my birdbath. When I went out to fill the feeder a
minute ago I thought I heard more than one in the trees. Looks like it's going
to be a good season for them.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville,
Had my first nice migrants coming thru today. A pair of Common Yellowthroats
and a Swamp Sparrow are here now hopping around. Also had the first
White-throated Sparrow of the season with the swamp. A Hermit Thrush has been
hanging around too.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting
Had my first nice migrants coming thru today. A pair of Common Yellowthroats
and a Swamp Sparrow are here now hopping around. Also had the first
White-throated Sparrow of the season with the swamp. A Hermit Thrush has been
hanging around too.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting
9/30/12 - Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, NY
Time: 12:45pm to 3:30pm
Observers: Andrew Block
2 Palm Warblers
3+ Yellow-rumped Warblers
4+ Northern Parulas
1 Blue-winged Warbler
3+ Blackpoll Warblers
1 Nashville Warbler
2 Brown Thrashers
3 Eastern Wood-Pewees
1 Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
2 Northern
While out fishing today I had a number of hawks migrating through. Had
one Northern Harrier, two Red-shouldereds, a Cooper's, and two Sharpies fly by
low over Buckhorn Lake in Unadilla. Also had a Pileated and several flocks of
migrating warblers in the trees. Several Red-breasted Nuthatches
While out fishing today I had a number of hawks migrating through. Had
one Northern Harrier, two Red-shouldereds, a Cooper's, and two Sharpies fly by
low over Buckhorn Lake in Unadilla. Also had a Pileated and several flocks of
migrating warblers in the trees. Several Red-breasted Nuthatches
On my way home tonight I observed a female Yellow Warbler hopping around in my
lane on Lincoln Ave just south of DeWitt Rd. in New Rochelle. There was alot
of traffic at that time and I was able to slowly drive over it without harm as
did two other drivers behind me. I pulled over to try to
My Ruby-throated Hummer pair and the male and a juv. Baltimore Oriole are still
coming to the feeders.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131
Phone: 914-337-1229; Cell: 914-319-9701; Fax:
My Ruby-throated Hummer pair and the male and a juv. Baltimore Oriole are still
coming to the feeders.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131
Phone: 914-337-1229; Cell: 914-319-9701; Fax:
On my way home tonight I observed a female Yellow Warbler hopping around in my
lane on Lincoln Ave just south of DeWitt Rd. in New Rochelle. There was alot
of traffic at that time and I was able to slowly drive over it without harm as
did two other drivers behind me. I pulled over to try to
Yesterday I had two Broad-winged Hawks circling and calling over my friends
house on Spalding Rd. in Yorktown Heights.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131
Phone: 914-337-1229; Cell:
On friday I had an adult Bald Eagle in a tree along the Susquehanna River just
befor the Morris exit on I-88 in Oneonta. Quite a beautiful bird.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131
Phone:
On friday I had an adult Bald Eagle in a tree along the Susquehanna River just
befor the Morris exit on I-88 in Oneonta. Quite a beautiful bird.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131
Phone:
Yesterday I had two Broad-winged Hawks circling and calling over my friends
house on Spalding Rd. in Yorktown Heights.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131
Phone: 914-337-1229; Cell:
Had a peregrine falcon chasing pigeons above the Kohls on Central Ave in
Yonkers today. I was pretty low and went over a few times before
disappearing. First time I've seen one on CA.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville,
Had a peregrine falcon chasing pigeons above the Kohls on Central Ave in
Yonkers today. I was pretty low and went over a few times before
disappearing. First time I've seen one on CA.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville,
I observed the Brown Booby yesterday at the White Lake WMA in Hardwick Twsp.,
NJ on Rte. 521/Stillwater Rd.. It was far away on the dock but did fly a
little towards us into a tree to roost for the night. I was there from about
7pm to 8pm and it was still there when I left. A scope is
I observed the Brown Booby yesterday at the White Lake WMA in Hardwick Twsp.,
NJ on Rte. 521/Stillwater Rd.. It was far away on the dock but did fly a
little towards us into a tree to roost for the night. I was there from about
7pm to 8pm and it was still there when I left. A scope is
Still having my Ruby-throated Hummer pair at the feeders though the male left
for several weeks but is back regularly now. He seems to come mostly in the
late evening while she comes anytime during the day light hours. And for the
first time I just had both of them interacting together at the
Still having my Ruby-throated Hummer pair at the feeders though the male left
for several weeks but is back regularly now. He seems to come mostly in the
late evening while she comes anytime during the day light hours. And for the
first time I just had both of them interacting together at the
As I write this I have a Great Horned Owl calling outside across the street
from my house. Only the third in 40 years.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131
Phone: 914-337-1229; Cell:
As I write this I have a Great Horned Owl calling outside across the street
from my house. Only the third in 40 years.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131
Phone: 914-337-1229; Cell:
6/7/12 - 10 Commerce Dr., New Rochelle, Westchester Co., NY
1 Black Swallowtail
6+ Cabbage Whites
1 Orange Sulphur
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131
Phone: 914-337-1229; Cell: 914-319-9701;
6/7/12 - 10 Commerce Dr., New Rochelle, Westchester Co., NY
1 Black Swallowtail
6+ Cabbage Whites
1 Orange Sulphur
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131
Phone: 914-337-1229; Cell: 914-319-9701;
Forgot to mention last thursday and friday I had four ravens flying around the
Shoprite and over 10 Commerce Dr. which I presume are the parents and two young
from the nest on Main St. in New Rochelle. Pretty amazing. I guess they're
the start of a colony:-)
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
6/3/12 - Sterling Forest S.P., Sterling Forest, NY
Time: 1pm to 2:30pm
Observers: Andrew Block, Scott Perry
Had both Mississippi Kites giving a great display in the previously reported
spot. They mated several times, flew around catching dragonflies sometimes
coming very close
Finally had a female Ruby-throated Hummingbird back at my feeders two days ago
and every one since. Then just a minute ago had a male at the feeder. I don't
know if the female was the one from last year but hoping it is and that it
brought a mate! Either way it's so cool to have them back,
Finally had a female Ruby-throated Hummingbird back at my feeders two days ago
and every one since. Then just a minute ago had a male at the feeder. I don't
know if the female was the one from last year but hoping it is and that it
brought a mate! Either way it's so cool to have them back,
Had a pair of ravens yesterday flying over I-87 at exit 12 which is the
Palisades Mall exit. They flew directly over the mall heading southeast.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131
Phone:
Had a pair of ravens yesterday flying over I-87 at exit 12 which is the
Palisades Mall exit. They flew directly over the mall heading southeast.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131
Phone:
5/20/12 - Doodletown Rd./Mine Rd., Bear Mtn. S.P./West Pt. M.R., NY
3 Canada Geese
2 Mallards
many Turkey Vultures
6+ Black Vultures
3 Red-tailed Hawks
2 Yellow-billed Cuckoos (nice looks at one)
4+ Ruby-thoated Hummingbirds
2 Red-bellied Woodpeckers
1 Downy Woodpecker
1 Pileated Woodpecker
1
The baltimore orioles finally showed up today at my birdbath. For some reason
they were more than a month late. Still no action at the feeders but atleast
they're back. They normally show up in Bronxville in mid April but for some
reason none were hear untill now. Go figure. Also had a
The peregrine pair at the Trump Plaza was very active yesterday calling and
flying around with each other once again giving nice displays. Evidentily they
did try to nest but the eggs failed according to the article in the Journal
News yesterday. They evidentily are debating on puting a nest
Had an albino African Collard-Dove at work today in New Rochelle. It flew low
over the building and landed across the street from 10 Commerce Dr. on the
electrical wires along the train tracks and sat there for 10 or 15 minutes
before flying off towards the Trump Plaza. I walked right to
Had an albino African Collard-Dove at work today in New Rochelle. It flew low
over the building and landed across the street from 10 Commerce Dr. on the
electrical wires along the train tracks and sat there for 10 or 15 minutes
before flying off towards the Trump Plaza. I walked right to
5/7/12 - Northeast Woods, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx, NY
Time: 7:30 to 11:30am
Observers: Andrew Block
3 Mallards
3 Red-bellied Woodpeckers
1 Hairy Woodpecker
2 Northern Flickers
2 Great Crested Flycatchers
1 Warbling Vireo
1 Red-eyed Vireo
2 Blue Jays
1 Fish Crow
2 Tufted Titmice
2 White
5/7/12 - Northeast Woods, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx, NY
Time: 7:30 to 11:30am
Observers: Andrew Block
3 Mallards
3 Red-bellied Woodpeckers
1 Hairy Woodpecker
2 Northern Flickers
2 Great Crested Flycatchers
1 Warbling Vireo
1 Red-eyed Vireo
2 Blue Jays
1 Fish Crow
2 Tufted Titmice
2 White
5/6/12 - The Ramble, Central Park, Manhattan, NY
Time: 7:45 to 11:30am
Observers: Andrew Block
2 Double-crested Cormorants
2 Black-crowned Night-Herons
6 Canada Geese
8 Mallards
3 Herring Gulls
5 Mourning Doves
3 Rock Pigeons
2 Red-bellied Woodpeckers
1 Downy Woodpecker
1 Northern Flicker
3
5/6/12 - The Ramble, Central Park, Manhattan, NY
Time: 7:45 to 11:30am
Observers: Andrew Block
2 Double-crested Cormorants
2 Black-crowned Night-Herons
6 Canada Geese
8 Mallards
3 Herring Gulls
5 Mourning Doves
3 Rock Pigeons
2 Red-bellied Woodpeckers
1 Downy Woodpecker
1 Northern Flicker
3
The New Rochelle peregrines were noisy again today. They were calling to each
other and at one point flew off slowly next to each other towards the coast.
One also went after a pigeon in a half hardy attack but totally missed it and
then slowly flew low over me back the the plaza. Quite
The New Rochelle peregrines were noisy again today. They were calling to each
other and at one point flew off slowly next to each other towards the coast.
One also went after a pigeon in a half hardy attack but totally missed it and
then slowly flew low over me back the the plaza. Quite
Went to see the raven nest on the bank facade on Main St. in New Rochelle today
and was pleased to see the chicks moving around. No adults were present. They
look to be near fledging. Also had the house wren back in the yard today,
always a treat.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting
Went to look for the raven nest on the bank building crevice on Main in New
Rochelle today that John reported the other day. Found the nest but no birds.
It's in an unusual place for a ravens nest but it sure appears to be one albeit
a small cramped one. Will check this week on a nicer day
4/16/12 - Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River, NY
Time: 10:30am to 3:30pm
Observers: Andrew Block
5 Turkey Vultures
2 Mallards
1 Osprey
2 Red-tailed Hawks
2 Cooper's Hawks
2+ Wild Turkeys
1 Belted Kingfisher (at nest)
1 Red-bellied Woodpecker
1 Pileated Woodpecker
3 Eastern Phoebes
2
4/16/12 - Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River, NY
Time: 10:30am to 3:30pm
Observers: Andrew Block
5 Turkey Vultures
2 Mallards
1 Osprey
2 Red-tailed Hawks
2 Cooper's Hawks
2+ Wild Turkeys
1 Belted Kingfisher (at nest)
1 Red-bellied Woodpecker
1 Pileated Woodpecker
3 Eastern Phoebes
2
The Red-necked Grebe was still at Van Cortlandt park on the lake as of about
1:30pm today. It was swimming with a female Gadwall.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131
Phone: 914-337-1229;
The Red-necked Grebe was still at Van Cortlandt park on the lake as of about
1:30pm today. It was swimming with a female Gadwall.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131
Phone: 914-337-1229;
I've noticed the peregrine pair on the Trump Plaza in New Rochelle have been
hanging out on one corner of the building where there is a large flat area and
saw one of them walk back from the edge towards the rear of the ledge. Could
be a nest area. We shall see.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
I've noticed the peregrine pair on the Trump Plaza in New Rochelle have been
hanging out on one corner of the building where there is a large flat area and
saw one of them walk back from the edge towards the rear of the ledge. Could
be a nest area. We shall see.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Had a Common Raven in the parking lot of of the new Hmart across from the TD
bank in Hartsdale on Central Ave. It got chased off by the ubiquitous Fish
Crows and flew north with them in hot pursuit. It was most likely one of the
pair from White Plains. It's amazing how tiny the crows are
Had a Common Raven in the parking lot of of the new Hmart across from the TD
bank in Hartsdale on Central Ave. It got chased off by the ubiquitous Fish
Crows and flew north with them in hot pursuit. It was most likely one of the
pair from White Plains. It's amazing how tiny the crows are
Had my FOS Ospreys yesterday circling over the Trump Plaza in New Rochelle.
There were 3 of them. Also, the two Peregrines were very vocal and active
again flying around and at one point copulating on the building. Looks like
they might be getting ready to nest there or somewhere close.
Had my FOS Ospreys yesterday circling over the Trump Plaza in New Rochelle.
There were 3 of them. Also, the two Peregrines were very vocal and active
again flying around and at one point copulating on the building. Looks like
they might be getting ready to nest there or somewhere close.
Wanted to correct the id of the geese previously reported by me from a second
hand report as Orinoco Geese. Today around 4:15pm I saw them at Harbor Island
Park in Mamaroneck, but to my surprise they were Egyptian Geese not Orinocos, a
male and a female. I got a quick look at them on land
Wanted to correct the id of the geese previously reported by me from a second
hand report as Orinoco Geese. Today around 4:15pm I saw them at Harbor Island
Park in Mamaroneck, but to my surprise they were Egyptian Geese not Orinocos, a
male and a female. I got a quick look at them on land
Just sending out a report for Doug Bloom who called me this morning to let me
know he had what appeared to be two Orinoco Geese with Canadas at Harbor Island
Park in Mamaroneck. They were scared away eventually by a dog walker. They
sure traveled a long way:-) They were not there in the late
Just sending out a report for Doug Bloom who called me this morning to let me
know he had what appeared to be two Orinoco Geese with Canadas at Harbor Island
Park in Mamaroneck. They were scared away eventually by a dog walker. They
sure traveled a long way:-) They were not there in the late
3/19/12 - Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River, NY
Time: 1:30 to 6pm
Observers: Andrew Block
2 Pileated Woodpeckers
4 Hairy Woodpeckers
1 Downy Woodpecker
1 Red-bellied Woodpecker
7+ Eastern Bluebirds
5 Eastern Phoebes
10+ American Robins
2 Great Horned Owls
4 Turkey Vultures
5 Tree
3/19/12 - Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River, NY
Time: 1:30 to 6pm
Observers: Andrew Block
2 Pileated Woodpeckers
4 Hairy Woodpeckers
1 Downy Woodpecker
1 Red-bellied Woodpecker
7+ Eastern Bluebirds
5 Eastern Phoebes
10+ American Robins
2 Great Horned Owls
4 Turkey Vultures
5 Tree
3/12/12 - Rockwood Hall section, Rockefeller S.P.P., Pocantico Hills, NY
1 Merlin
1 Cooper's Hawk
1 American Tree Sparrow
1 Brown-headed Cowbird
2 Eastern Meadowlarks
1 Pileated Woodpecker
plus the usuals
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
My friend Mark Schwartz reported he saw a flock of 4 Monk Parakeets in
Freeport, NY yesterday afternoon. I went to Shawangunk Grasslands NWR with my
friend Scott Perry yesterday late afternoon and saw some good stuff but no
owls. We had 3+ Rough-legged Hawks, 3 Red-tailed Hawks, 8+ Northern
My friend Mark Schwartz reported he saw a flock of 4 Monk Parakeets in
Freeport, NY yesterday afternoon. I went to Shawangunk Grasslands NWR with my
friend Scott Perry yesterday late afternoon and saw some good stuff but no
owls. We had 3+ Rough-legged Hawks, 3 Red-tailed Hawks, 8+ Northern
3/12/12 - Rockwood Hall section, Rockefeller S.P.P., Pocantico Hills, NY
1 Merlin
1 Cooper's Hawk
1 American Tree Sparrow
1 Brown-headed Cowbird
2 Eastern Meadowlarks
1 Pileated Woodpecker
plus the usuals
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
The peregrine pair on the Trump Plaza in New Rochelle were at it again. One of
them was chirping as it flew up and down in front of the other as it sat on the
ledge. The third falcon came back and joined in for awhile. One of them,
probably the female, made a stoop from the building over the
Had the raven pair again flying due north both yesterday and today about
8:15am, most likely coming from the Bronx. Also had the peregrine pair dive
bombing a redtail that was flying to close to the Trump Plaza. Nice action by
the falcons, at times almost hitting the hawk.
Andrew
Andrew v.
Had the raven pair again flying due north both yesterday and today about
8:15am, most likely coming from the Bronx. Also had the peregrine pair dive
bombing a redtail that was flying to close to the Trump Plaza. Nice action by
the falcons, at times almost hitting the hawk.
Andrew
Andrew v.
Had a fish crow today fly over 10 Commerce Dr. giving me all three corvids for
the area. Never thought I'd be doing that in this area 10 years ago:-)
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131
Just as I was leaving work today at 3:55pm one of the ravens flew over low
calling and then circled the Trump Plaza and headed south. I'm thinking more
and more my ravens are definately the Co-op City ravens. A coworker lives
there and has always wanted to see bald eagles and ravens so I told
Just as I was leaving work today at 3:55pm one of the ravens flew over low
calling and then circled the Trump Plaza and headed south. I'm thinking more
and more my ravens are definately the Co-op City ravens. A coworker lives
there and has always wanted to see bald eagles and ravens so I told
Hey, thanks for your wishes!
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Hey, thanks for your wishes!
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After going to Pelham Bay Park today and viewing the Trump Plaza and Co-op City
from there I'm tending to agree with Richard that the Bronx ravens and the New
Rochelle ravens may be one in the same. I didn't realize how close the two
areas were to each other especially as the raven flies. I'm
2/19/12 - Pelham Bay Park North, Bronx, NY
Time: 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Observers: Andrew Block
several Canada Geese
several Gadwalls
12+ American Wigeons
several American Black Ducks
several Mallards
2 Northern Shovelers
50+ scaup sp.
many Buffleheads
several Common Goldeneyes
2 Hooded Mergansers
2/19/12 - Pelham Bay Park North, Bronx, NY
Time: 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Observers: Andrew Block
several Canada Geese
several Gadwalls
12+ American Wigeons
several American Black Ducks
several Mallards
2 Northern Shovelers
50+ scaup sp.
many Buffleheads
several Common Goldeneyes
2 Hooded Mergansers
After going to Pelham Bay Park today and viewing the Trump Plaza and Co-op City
from there I'm tending to agree with Richard that the Bronx ravens and the New
Rochelle ravens may be one in the same. I didn't realize how close the two
areas were to each other especially as the raven flies. I'm
No ravens yesterday but the pair of Peregrine Falcons on the Trump Plaza in
New Rochelle was giving a nice display flying around again. Quite
spectacular. Also, had the Hermit Thrush back at the bath and a grackle at the
feeders today. Spring is almost here!!
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
No ravens yesterday but the pair of Peregrine Falcons on the Trump Plaza in
New Rochelle was giving a nice display flying around again. Quite
spectacular. Also, had the Hermit Thrush back at the bath and a grackle at the
feeders today. Spring is almost here!!
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Had one of the ravens back again today this time around 10:30am flying east.
Then at noon one was flying around and calling over the train tracks and landed
on the huge billboard across from Commerce Drive. It called and hopped around
on the sign going down behind it for about five minutes,
Had one of the ravens back again today this time around 10:30am flying east.
Then at noon one was flying around and calling over the train tracks and landed
on the huge billboard across from Commerce Drive. It called and hopped around
on the sign going down behind it for about five minutes,
Had two of the Common Ravens I've been seeing at 10 Commerce Dr. in New
Rochelle again yesterday flying in a northeast direction. They are always
coming back and coming from more or less the south so are definately in the
immediate area when roosting because I see them usually in the early to
Had two of the Common Ravens I've been seeing at 10 Commerce Dr. in New
Rochelle again yesterday flying in a northeast direction. They are always
coming back and coming from more or less the south so are definately in the
immediate area when roosting because I see them usually in the early to
Two of the Common Ravens were back flying low around 10 Commerce Drive again
eventually flying more or less NW. I was just telling my friend Doug yesterday
I hadn't seen them in awhile.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville,
Two of the Common Ravens were back flying low around 10 Commerce Drive again
eventually flying more or less NW. I was just telling my friend Doug yesterday
I hadn't seen them in awhile.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville,
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