[nysbirds-l] Marbled Godwits Jones Beach Coast Guard Station

Four Marbled Godwits were still present about an hour ago on the sandbar at the Coast Guard Station. They are in a flock of American Oystercatchers and Black Skimmers, behind the grass. Good Birding, Avery Scott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Marbled Godwits Jones Beach Coast Guard Station

Four Marbled Godwits were still present about an hour ago on the sandbar at the Coast Guard Station. They are in a flock of American Oystercatchers and Black Skimmers, behind the grass. Good Birding, Avery Scott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Arctic Tern Nickerson Beach

Arctic Tern is present in a flock of Common Terns along the edge of the eastern colony at Nickerson. Good birding, Avery Scott -- Sincerely, Avery Scott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Arctic Tern Nickerson Beach

Arctic Tern is present in a flock of Common Terns along the edge of the eastern colony at Nickerson. Good birding, Avery Scott -- Sincerely, Avery Scott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Geese @ Roslyn Pond

There is a Greater White-fronted Goose, along with two Cackling Geese, at the pond in Roslyn. This is the pond at the end of the Papermill Road. Good birding, Avery Scott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Geese @ Roslyn Pond

There is a Greater White-fronted Goose, along with two Cackling Geese, at the pond in Roslyn. This is the pond at the end of the Papermill Road. Good birding, Avery Scott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose - yes

Still present in lake across from 2 ProHealth Plaza. Avery Scott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose - yes

Still present in lake across from 2 ProHealth Plaza. Avery Scott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] OCWA and Pine Siskins @ Lido Beach Town Park

Was the OCWA with the siskins? On Sat, Nov 10, 2018 at 2:21 PM Long Island Birding wrote: > Those at Point Lookout Town Park might be interested in this > > I found an orange-crowned warbler earlier this morning in the area that > the scissor-tailed flycatcher was seen in. > I was also

Re: [nysbirds-l] OCWA and Pine Siskins @ Lido Beach Town Park

Was the OCWA with the siskins? On Sat, Nov 10, 2018 at 2:21 PM Long Island Birding wrote: > Those at Point Lookout Town Park might be interested in this > > I found an orange-crowned warbler earlier this morning in the area that > the scissor-tailed flycatcher was seen in. > I was also

[nysbirds-l] Northern Wheatear - yes

Being seen in the median at the same location, between cottages 9 and 10. Parking available along the north side of the road. Avery Scott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Northern Wheatear - yes

Being seen in the median at the same location, between cottages 9 and 10. Parking available along the north side of the road. Avery Scott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose Yes + Cackling Goose

The Pink-footed Goose continues at Hendrickson Park, with the numerous Canada Geese. In addition, there's a Cackling Goose present. Some photos are in this eBird checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S32521893 -- Good Birding, Avery Scott Williston Park, NY

[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose Yes + Cackling Goose

The Pink-footed Goose continues at Hendrickson Park, with the numerous Canada Geese. In addition, there's a Cackling Goose present. Some photos are in this eBird checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S32521893 -- Good Birding, Avery Scott Williston Park, NY

[nysbirds-l] Flushing Meadows Corona Park Cackling Geese--Yes

Two birds still present in the same location as previously reported. -- Good Birding, Avery Scott Williston Park, NY http://thebirdysite.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Flushing Meadows Corona Park Cackling Geese--Yes

Two birds still present in the same location as previously reported. -- Good Birding, Avery Scott Williston Park, NY http://thebirdysite.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Red Phalarope (Yes, last evening)

I observed the Red Phalarope last night around 7:15 PM. The bird was first found in the pool with the wood blind, and then flew from pond to pond heading East until around 8:00. -- Good Birding, Avery Scott Williston Park, NY http://thebirdysite.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Red Phalarope (Yes, last evening)

I observed the Red Phalarope last night around 7:15 PM. The bird was first found in the pool with the wood blind, and then flew from pond to pond heading East until around 8:00. -- Good Birding, Avery Scott Williston Park, NY http://thebirdysite.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake--Winter Wren

I observed what I am almost positive was a Winter Wren in the woods just southeast of parking lot #3 today at Hempstead Lake. Very tiny, generally smooth brown wren with some barring foraging in some fallen logs. -- Good Birding, Avery Scott Williston Park, NY http://thebirdysite.blogspot.com

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake--Winter Wren

I observed what I am almost positive was a Winter Wren in the woods just southeast of parking lot #3 today at Hempstead Lake. Very tiny, generally smooth brown wren with some barring foraging in some fallen logs. -- Good Birding, Avery Scott Williston Park, NY http://thebirdysite.blogspot.com

[nysbirds-l] Common Raven in Roslyn

I observed what I believe to be the Common Raven that has nested in Roslyn in the past today. The bird was over Cedarmere Preserve. I got good looks, heard the call very well, and got a bad video, which you can see here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ym40dw_hbDo=youtu.be -- Good Birding,

[nysbirds-l] Common Raven in Roslyn

I observed what I believe to be the Common Raven that has nested in Roslyn in the past today. The bird was over Cedarmere Preserve. I got good looks, heard the call very well, and got a bad video, which you can see here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ym40dw_hbDofeature=youtu.be -- Good

[nysbirds-l] Cassin's Kingbird Yes

I and others observed and photographed the Cassin's Kingbird around the Community Gardens at Floyd Bennett Field today. -- Good Birding, Avery Scott Williston Park, NY http://thebirdysite.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Cassin's Kingbird Yes

I and others observed and photographed the Cassin's Kingbird around the Community Gardens at Floyd Bennett Field today. -- Good Birding, Avery Scott Williston Park, NY http://thebirdysite.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Common Nighthawk, Williston Park

At approximately 5:20 PM today, I observed a single Common Nighthawk flying northwest near my home in Williston Park, Nassau County. -- Good Birding, Avery Scott Williston Park, NY http://thebirdysite.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Common Nighthawk, Williston Park

At approximately 5:20 PM today, I observed a single Common Nighthawk flying northwest near my home in Williston Park, Nassau County. -- Good Birding, Avery Scott Williston Park, NY http://thebirdysite.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Stehli Beach

Stehli Beach produced plenty of Least Terns, 10-15, very active and vocal in the roped-off nesting area. Two Piping Plover were with three young, and were also very active. Two Ospreys were on nests and fishing. -- Good Birding, Avery Scott Williston Park, NY http://thebirdysite.blogspot.com

[nysbirds-l] Stehli Beach

Stehli Beach produced plenty of Least Terns, 10-15, very active and vocal in the roped-off nesting area. Two Piping Plover were with three young, and were also very active. Two Ospreys were on nests and fishing. -- Good Birding, Avery Scott Williston Park, NY http://thebirdysite.blogspot.com

Re:[nysbirds-l] Nickerson Beach Piping Plover and Gull-billed Tern: yes

Also, add very large quantities of Black Skimmers to the list. On Sat, Jun 7, 2014 at 9:33 PM, Avery Scott (SkyOfBirds) < wingedwond...@scottopia.com> wrote: > I saw both the Gull-billed Tern and Piping Plover (on nest) that had been > previously reported at Nickerson today. Also

[nysbirds-l] Nickerson Beach Piping Plover and Gull-billed Tern: yes

I saw both the Gull-billed Tern and Piping Plover (on nest) that had been previously reported at Nickerson today. Also present were Laughing Gull, Greater Black-backed Gull, Osprey, American Oystercatcher (with chicks), Common Terns (in colony) and almost certain Glossy Ibis, though it didn't

[nysbirds-l] Nickerson Beach Piping Plover and Gull-billed Tern: yes

I saw both the Gull-billed Tern and Piping Plover (on nest) that had been previously reported at Nickerson today. Also present were Laughing Gull, Greater Black-backed Gull, Osprey, American Oystercatcher (with chicks), Common Terns (in colony) and almost certain Glossy Ibis, though it didn't

Re:[nysbirds-l] Nickerson Beach Piping Plover and Gull-billed Tern: yes

Also, add very large quantities of Black Skimmers to the list. On Sat, Jun 7, 2014 at 9:33 PM, Avery Scott (SkyOfBirds) wingedwond...@scottopia.com wrote: I saw both the Gull-billed Tern and Piping Plover (on nest) that had been previously reported at Nickerson today. Also present were

[nysbirds-l] Alley Pond 5/25/2014

Sorry for the late report, but I had some fairly good birding at Alley Pond yesterday. The highlights of the Upper woodlands area was a GREAT-CRESTED FLYCATCHER, EASTERN WOOD-PEWEE and NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH. Alley Pond Environmental Center (APEC) was a bit more productive, with really numerous

[nysbirds-l] Alley Pond 5/25/2014

Sorry for the late report, but I had some fairly good birding at Alley Pond yesterday. The highlights of the Upper woodlands area was a GREAT-CRESTED FLYCATCHER, EASTERN WOOD-PEWEE and NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH. Alley Pond Environmental Center (APEC) was a bit more productive, with really numerous

[nysbirds-l] Chimney Swifts, FOS

I just observed my FOS Chimney Swifts, at least 6, near my house in Williston Park, NY. -- Good Birding, Avery Scott Williston Park, NY http://thebirdysite.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Chimney Swifts, FOS

I just observed my FOS Chimney Swifts, at least 6, near my house in Williston Park, NY. -- Good Birding, Avery Scott Williston Park, NY http://thebirdysite.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Correction on Clark Gardens Spring Migration

Sorry, having difficult focusing my mind after a great day of spring migration. Add to the list in my last post RUBY-CROWNED KINGLET, FOS, AMERICAN CROW and RED-WINGED BLACKBIRD. -- Good Birding, Avery Scott Williston Park, NY http://thebirdysite.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Clark Botanic Gardens 5/3/2014

Before I delve into the day list, I got some questions about where Clark Gardens is. Clark Botanic Garden ( http://clarkbotanic.org/index.html#.U2RTZ_ldWSo) is 12 acres of pretty nice warbler habitat in Albertson, NY. Today's list from Clark Gardens included: Black-and-White Warbler (FOS) Pine

[nysbirds-l] Clark Botanic Gardens 5/3/2014

Before I delve into the day list, I got some questions about where Clark Gardens is. Clark Botanic Garden ( http://clarkbotanic.org/index.html#.U2RTZ_ldWSo) is 12 acres of pretty nice warbler habitat in Albertson, NY. Today's list from Clark Gardens included: Black-and-White Warbler (FOS) Pine

[nysbirds-l] Correction on Clark Gardens Spring Migration

Sorry, having difficult focusing my mind after a great day of spring migration. Add to the list in my last post RUBY-CROWNED KINGLET, FOS, AMERICAN CROW and RED-WINGED BLACKBIRD. -- Good Birding, Avery Scott Williston Park, NY http://thebirdysite.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] A very brief spring migration stop

I was able to do some brief birding today at Clark Botanic Garden, only a few minutes from my house. Present there was a bright male PINE WARBLER, more than one actually, singing plenty and quite loudly. Also there were 1-2 BLUE-HEADED VIREOS. And of course the usual suspects, NORTHERN CARDINAL,

[nysbirds-l] A very brief spring migration stop

I was able to do some brief birding today at Clark Botanic Garden, only a few minutes from my house. Present there was a bright male PINE WARBLER, more than one actually, singing plenty and quite loudly. Also there were 1-2 BLUE-HEADED VIREOS. And of course the usual suspects, NORTHERN CARDINAL,

Re:[nysbirds-l] Muttontown Preserve Red-headed Woodpecker

On Sat, Apr 26, 2014 at 8:17 PM, Avery Scott (SkyOfBirds) < wingedwond...@scottopia.com> wrote: > I visited Muttontown Preserve today. I found a RED-HEADED WOODPECKER just > behind the Nature center. I watched it for about 15 minutes, working the > trees and sometimes flying.

[nysbirds-l] Muttontown Preserve Red-headed Woodpecker

I visited Muttontown Preserve today. I found a RED-HEADED WOODPECKER just behind the Nature center. I watched it for about 15 minutes, working the trees and sometimes flying. It also called a bit. I also made a stop at Tappen Beach. Both OSPREYS were on their nest, and both PEREGRINE FALCONS were

[nysbirds-l] Muttontown Preserve Red-headed Woodpecker

I visited Muttontown Preserve today. I found a RED-HEADED WOODPECKER just behind the Nature center. I watched it for about 15 minutes, working the trees and sometimes flying. It also called a bit. I also made a stop at Tappen Beach. Both OSPREYS were on their nest, and both PEREGRINE FALCONS were

Re:[nysbirds-l] Muttontown Preserve Red-headed Woodpecker

On Sat, Apr 26, 2014 at 8:17 PM, Avery Scott (SkyOfBirds) wingedwond...@scottopia.com wrote: I visited Muttontown Preserve today. I found a RED-HEADED WOODPECKER just behind the Nature center. I watched it for about 15 minutes, working the trees and sometimes flying. It also called a bit

[nysbirds-l] Tappen Beach, Sea Cliff

Tappen Beach today had at least 2 GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULLS, one of which allowed me to photograph him while he scarfed down a giant fish. Two OSPREYS were present, sitting on their nest on a cell tower. The RED-NECKED GREBE that has been hanging around was still there, this time diving just behind

[nysbirds-l] Tappen Beach, Sea Cliff

Tappen Beach today had at least 2 GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULLS, one of which allowed me to photograph him while he scarfed down a giant fish. Two OSPREYS were present, sitting on their nest on a cell tower. The RED-NECKED GREBE that has been hanging around was still there, this time diving just behind

[nysbirds-l] Oyster Bay Birding

Four LONG-TAILED DUCKS, numerous BUFFLEHEAD, DOUBLE-CRESTED CORMORANT, HOODED MERGANSER and some OSPREY were present at Theodore Roosevelt Park today. Mill Pond in Oyster Bay had DOUBLE-CRESTED CORMORANT, BUFFLEHEAD, GREAT BLUE HERON, an FOS GREAT EGRET and FOS TREE SWALLOWS. -- *Yours, * *

[nysbirds-l] Oyster Bay Birding

Four LONG-TAILED DUCKS, numerous BUFFLEHEAD, DOUBLE-CRESTED CORMORANT, HOODED MERGANSER and some OSPREY were present at Theodore Roosevelt Park today. Mill Pond in Oyster Bay had DOUBLE-CRESTED CORMORANT, BUFFLEHEAD, GREAT BLUE HERON, an FOS GREAT EGRET and FOS TREE SWALLOWS. -- *Yours, * *

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP

I observed a Red-throated Loon at Hempstead Lake SP today. Also, several FOS Osprey, one appearing to carry nesting material. -- *Yours, * * Avery* "The assumption that animals are without rights, and the illusion that our treatment of them has no moral significance, is a positively

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP

I observed a Red-throated Loon at Hempstead Lake SP today. Also, several FOS Osprey, one appearing to carry nesting material. -- *Yours, * * Avery* The assumption that animals are without rights, and the illusion that our treatment of them has no moral significance, is a positively outrageous

[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Grebe on Tappen Beach

I observed a Red-necked Grebe on Tappen Beach in Sea Cliff, NY today. It was over on the other side near North Hempstead Beach Park, floating and bobbing in front of the various boats and piers. Also observed a seal in the water. -- *Yours, * * Avery* "The assumption that animals are without

[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Grebe on Tappen Beach

I observed a Red-necked Grebe on Tappen Beach in Sea Cliff, NY today. It was over on the other side near North Hempstead Beach Park, floating and bobbing in front of the various boats and piers. Also observed a seal in the water. -- *Yours, * * Avery* The assumption that animals are without

[nysbirds-l] Roslyn Birds

I decided to check some of my favorite Roslyn Hotspots today. Gerry Park had six *Gadwalls, *eighty *Mallards*, including an albino female, twenty-six *Canada Geese*, and the resident pair of *Mute Swans.* Two *American Coots were also present.* On the ice, there sat 100 *Ring-billed Gulls,

[nysbirds-l] Roslyn Birds

I decided to check some of my favorite Roslyn Hotspots today. Gerry Park had six *Gadwalls, *eighty *Mallards*, including an albino female, twenty-six *Canada Geese*, and the resident pair of *Mute Swans.* Two *American Coots were also present.* On the ice, there sat 100 *Ring-billed Gulls,

[nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls

Can anyone tip me off to the best place to see a Snowy Owl? Also, are there any at Floyd Bennett or Jones Beach? I am determined to find one this year! -- *Yours, * * Avery* "The assumption that animals are without rights, and the illusion that our treatment of them has no moral significance,

[nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls

Can anyone tip me off to the best place to see a Snowy Owl? Also, are there any at Floyd Bennett or Jones Beach? I am determined to find one this year! -- *Yours, * * Avery* The assumption that animals are without rights, and the illusion that our treatment of them has no moral significance,

[nysbirds-l] Gerry Park Cackling and Greater White-fronted Geese--no

I checked Gerry Park today and found neither Cackling Goose nor Greater White-fronted Goose. However, there were four Wood Ducks, six or seven Hooded Mergansers, and seventeen Gadwalls, in addition to the normal residents: Canada Geese, Mallards, and Herring and Ring-billed Gulls. There were also

[nysbirds-l] Gerry Park Cackling and Greater White-fronted Geese--no

I checked Gerry Park today and found neither Cackling Goose nor Greater White-fronted Goose. However, there were four Wood Ducks, six or seven Hooded Mergansers, and seventeen Gadwalls, in addition to the normal residents: Canada Geese, Mallards, and Herring and Ring-billed Gulls. There were also

[nysbirds-l] Gerry Park Cackling Goose--Update?

Any news on the Gerry Park Cackling Goose? I'm going to go try to find it tomorrow or Saturday and would like some additional information. Which pond is it in? Thanks. -- *Yours, * * Avery* "The assumption that animals are without rights, and the illusion that our treatment of them has no

[nysbirds-l] Gerry Park Cackling Goose--Update?

Any news on the Gerry Park Cackling Goose? I'm going to go try to find it tomorrow or Saturday and would like some additional information. Which pond is it in? Thanks. -- *Yours, * * Avery* The assumption that animals are without rights, and the illusion that our treatment of them has no

Re: [nysbirds-l] Black Guillemot & Greater White-fronted Goose..,

I found a Greater White-fronted Goose at Gerry Pond last year, December 26th. Possibly same bird? On Sat, Dec 21, 2013 at 12:16 PM, Andrew Baksh wrote: > Steve Schellenger just called to report a Black Guillemot at the mouth > of Captain's Cove and Sea Cliff in Glen Cove. He suggests looking

Re: [nysbirds-l] Black Guillemot Greater White-fronted Goose..,

I found a Greater White-fronted Goose at Gerry Pond last year, December 26th. Possibly same bird? On Sat, Dec 21, 2013 at 12:16 PM, Andrew Baksh birdingd...@gmail.comwrote: Steve Schellenger just called to report a Black Guillemot at the mouth of Captain's Cove and Sea Cliff in Glen Cove. He

[nysbirds-l] Long Island Sound Trip Report

Hi guys, I decided to check out the Long Island Sound yesterday and see what was there. Not a huge amount of terribly interesting birds, but okay. Here is the list. 7 Great Black-backed Gull (life bird) 200+ Ring-billed Gull 20 Herring Gull (2 banded) 100+ Canada Geese (7 banded) I reported the

[nysbirds-l] Long Island Sound Trip Report

Hi guys, I decided to check out the Long Island Sound yesterday and see what was there. Not a huge amount of terribly interesting birds, but okay. Here is the list. 7 Great Black-backed Gull (life bird) 200+ Ring-billed Gull 20 Herring Gull (2 banded) 100+ Canada Geese (7 banded) I reported the

[nysbirds-l] Snowy Owl Influx

In light of the recent influx of Snowy Owls, I figured I'd share this article. http://ebird.org/content/ebird/news/gotsnowies2013/ -- *Yours, * * Avery* "The assumption that animals are without rights, and the illusion that our treatment of them has no moral significance, is a positively