[nysbirds-l] Hudson River Gulls

2013-02-10 Thread Curt McDermott
by at a pretty good clip. Oddly, we did not see a white winged gull of any species although it is hard to believe that none were present. There has to be something better among all those birds. I hope this encourages some to check. Good Birding, Curt McDermott

[nysbirds-l] Beacon Waterfront/ 3 Iceland Gulls

2012-11-29 Thread Curt McDermott
. Good Birding, Curt McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail

[nysbirds-l] Beacon Waterfront/ 3 Iceland Gulls

2012-11-29 Thread Curt McDermott
. Good Birding, Curt McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail

[nysbirds-l] Hudson River Birds/ Orange County

2012-10-30 Thread Curt McDermott
Today from 9am to 2pm, I was able to get out and bird the Hudson River between Newburgh and Cornwall in Orange County. All the normal stuff until about 12:30. After 12:30, I had the following: 4 - Common Loon in a group 10- Surf Scoter 1- Shearwater Species ( too far out to ID/rain)

[nysbirds-l] Hudson River Birds/ Orange County

2012-10-30 Thread Curt McDermott
Today from 9am to 2pm, I was able to get out and bird the Hudson River between Newburgh and Cornwall in Orange County. All the normal stuff until about 12:30. After 12:30, I had the following: 4 - Common Loon in a group 10- Surf Scoter 1- Shearwater Species ( too far out to ID/rain)

[nysbirds-l] Orange County sightings

2012-05-02 Thread Curt McDermott
Blue (5+) Prairie (2) Yellow-rumped (too many to count) Nashville (10+) Black-throated Green (15+) Common Yellowthroat (1) Yellow (3) Chestnut-sided (2) Blue-winged Warbler(1) Redstart (1) Pine Warbler(2) Palm Warbler(2) Ovenbird Good Birding, Curt McDermott

[nysbirds-l] Orange County and Rockland line Birding

2012-05-01 Thread Curt McDermott
Oriole Iona Island Baltimore Oriole Orchard Oriole Great Crested Flycatcher Good Birding, Curt McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Orange County and Rockland line Birding

2012-05-01 Thread Curt McDermott
Oriole Iona Island Baltimore Oriole Orchard Oriole Great Crested Flycatcher Good Birding, Curt McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Orange/Rockland County

2012-04-30 Thread Curt McDermott
Today 4/30/12 Mine Rd. Yellow Warbler 4- Blue-winged Warbler Warbling Vireo Black and White Warbler Lemmon Rd. Doodletown Cerulean Warbler 2- Magnolia Warbler 2- Hooded Warbler Black-throated Green Warbler Curt McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Orange/Rockland County

2012-04-30 Thread Curt McDermott
Today 4/30/12 Mine Rd. Yellow Warbler 4- Blue-winged Warbler Warbling Vireo Black and White Warbler Lemmon Rd. Doodletown Cerulean Warbler 2- Magnolia Warbler 2- Hooded Warbler Black-throated Green Warbler Curt McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Newburgh Waterfront

2012-03-27 Thread Curt McDermott
Hi All, Today on my way home, I stopped at the Newburgh waterfront to do some "speed birding" for Gulls. Within 10 seconds, I had a first year Iceland Gull sitting on the Pilings just south of Torches Restaurant. Nothing else of note. Good Birding,

[nysbirds-l] Newburgh Waterfront

2012-03-27 Thread Curt McDermott
Hi All, Today on my way home, I stopped at the Newburgh waterfront to do some speed birding for Gulls. Within 10 seconds, I had a first year Iceland Gull sitting on the Pilings just south of Torches Restaurant. Nothing else of note. Good Birding, Curt

[nysbirds-l] Gull ID

2012-01-22 Thread Curt McDermott
Hi all, Although the Slaty-backed did not re-appear for the masses, (and yes I am feeling that ridiculous guilt, as if I could control it) I have high hopes for a re-appearance with the number of gulls that were present further out on the river today. With tomorrow's

[nysbirds-l] Gull ID

2012-01-22 Thread Curt McDermott
Hi all, Although the Slaty-backed did not re-appear for the masses, (and yes I am feeling that ridiculous guilt, as if I could control it) I have high hopes for a re-appearance with the number of gulls that were present further out on the river today. With tomorrow's milder weather

[nysbirds-l] FW: [MidHudsonBirds] Slaty-backed Gull

2012-01-22 Thread Curt McDermott
are at the waters edge, at which point you should see gulls on the ice to your left. Note: The Beacon birding and Newburgh birding spots are only 5-6 minutes apart by car and the bridge is only $1.00 in one direction. Good luck if you go. Please post positive or negative results. Curt McDermott

[nysbirds-l] FW: [MidHudsonBirds] Slaty-backed Gull

2012-01-22 Thread Curt McDermott
are at the waters edge, at which point you should see gulls on the ice to your left. Note: The Beacon birding and Newburgh birding spots are only 5-6 minutes apart by car and the bridge is only $1.00 in one direction. Good luck if you go. Please post positive or negative results. Curt McDermott

[nysbirds-l] Gull ID

2012-01-22 Thread Curt McDermott
Hi all, Although the Slaty-backed did not re-appear for the masses, (and yes I am feeling that ridiculous guilt, as if I could control it) I have high hopes for a re-appearance with the number of gulls that were present further out on the river today. With tomorrow's milder weather

[nysbirds-l] Gull ID

2012-01-22 Thread Curt McDermott
Hi all, Although the Slaty-backed did not re-appear for the masses, (and yes I am feeling that ridiculous guilt, as if I could control it) I have high hopes for a re-appearance with the number of gulls that were present further out on the river today. With tomorrow's

[nysbirds-l] Slaty-backed Gull/ Beacon Train Station

2012-01-21 Thread Curt McDermott
, Curt McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail

[nysbirds-l] Slaty-backed Gull/ Beacon Train Station

2012-01-21 Thread Curt McDermott
, Curt McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail

[nysbirds-l] Dutchess County Gulls

2012-01-17 Thread Curt McDermott
Today, between 3:30 and 5:00pm, Clara Montenegro and I checked the Beacon train station again. We were pleased to relocate the ADULT LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL as well as 2 (KUMLIEN) ICELAND GULLS and a juvenile GLAUCOUS GULL. Good Birding, Curt McDermott

[nysbirds-l] Kumlien's Continues

2012-01-17 Thread Curt McDermott
This morning from approx. 8:45-9:30am, I observed the (Kumlien's) Iceland Gull at the same location in front of the Beacon Train Station. Good Birding, Curt McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Kumlien's Continues

2012-01-17 Thread Curt McDermott
This morning from approx. 8:45-9:30am, I observed the (Kumlien's) Iceland Gull at the same location in front of the Beacon Train Station. Good Birding, Curt McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Dutchess County Gulls

2012-01-17 Thread Curt McDermott
Today, between 3:30 and 5:00pm, Clara Montenegro and I checked the Beacon train station again. We were pleased to relocate the ADULT LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL as well as 2 (KUMLIEN) ICELAND GULLS and a juvenile GLAUCOUS GULL. Good Birding, Curt McDermott

[nysbirds-l] Kumlien's and Lesser Black-backed Gull

2012-01-16 Thread Curt McDermott
-billed, Herring and Great Black-backed made up the remaining gulls. Good Birding, Curt McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Kumlien's and Lesser Black-backed Gull

2012-01-16 Thread Curt McDermott
-billed, Herring and Great Black-backed made up the remaining gulls. Good Birding, Curt McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

RE: [nysbirds-l] 1-4-2012 - Grace's Warbler Continues @ Point Lookout LI ...

2012-01-04 Thread Curt McDermott
Grace's Warbler continues to be seen as of 11:30am. Bird has been actively feeding in plain view since my arrival at 9:45. Curt McDermott Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2012 10:45:27 -0500 Subject: [nysbirds-l] 1-4-2012 - Grace's Warbler Continues @ Point Lookout LI ... From: birdingd...@gmail.com

RE: [nysbirds-l] Old Field Point, Setauket - RNGR, RTLO flight, et al.

2011-11-29 Thread Curt McDermott
The Orange County folks are mixed on this one but the Sullivan, Ulster and "Greener" County birders are furious!!! Curt McDermott Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 07:51:39 -0800 From: peterandrewscull...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Old Field Point, Setauket - RNGR, RTLO fli

RE: [nysbirds-l] Old Field Point, Setauket - RNGR, RTLO flight, et al.

2011-11-29 Thread Curt McDermott
The Orange County folks are mixed on this one but the Sullivan, Ulster and Greener County birders are furious!!! Curt McDermott Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 07:51:39 -0800 From: peterandrewscull...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Old Field Point, Setauket - RNGR, RTLO flight, et al

[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose

2011-11-25 Thread Curt McDermott
The Pink-footed Goose was reported early today (by a member of our local club), in the same ponds as in the last post to this list. Curt McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose

2011-11-25 Thread Curt McDermott
The Pink-footed Goose was reported early today (by a member of our local club), in the same ponds as in the last post to this list. Curt McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

FW: [nysbirds-l] FW: (Metro Birding Briefs) pink-footed goose

2011-11-21 Thread Curt McDermott
. Bird is at the pond on the right with 2,000 Canada Geese. Not sure if Waywayanda Rd. and rt.49 are the same but by Lloyds description, I am assuming so. Thank you for the prompt post Lloyd. Good luck, Curt McDermott From: ll...@lloydspitalnikphotos.com To: NYSbirds-l@cornell.edu

[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose update

2011-11-18 Thread Curt McDermott
. Curt McDermott 845-863-5446 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail

[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose update

2011-11-18 Thread Curt McDermott
. Curt McDermott 845-863-5446 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail

RE: [nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose- Final Answer on coordinates

2011-11-15 Thread Curt McDermott
!! Here are the correct coordinates. 41.449011, -74.385456 Sorry for the confusion. The address was correct: 465 Schutt rd. Ext. Middletown (or Town of Wallkill) NY. Curt McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives

[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose- Final Answer on coordinates

2011-11-15 Thread Curt McDermott
Note to self. Leave posting coordinates to Jim Osterlund!! Here are the correct coordinates. 41.449011, -74.385456 Sorry for the confusion. The address was correct: 465 Schutt rd. Ext. Middletown (or Town of Wallkill) NY. Curt McDermott

[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose/ clarification of location

2011-11-15 Thread Curt McDermott
appears on the map. Curt McDermott http://maps.google.com/maps?q=41.522688%2c-74.071297=en=41.52268%2c-74.071383=0.001679%2c0.003484=1=h=6=19 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

FW: [nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose - Orange County

2011-11-15 Thread Curt McDermott
The Pink-footed Goose remained in the small grassy area behind the Provident Bank until approx. 5:10 PM when it and the 11 Canada Geese it was with, headed East presumably to spend the night on the Wallkill River. Curt McDermott To: t...@cornell.edu; nysbirds-l

[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose/ clarification of location

2011-11-15 Thread Curt McDermott
appears on the map. Curt McDermott http://maps.google.com/maps?q=41.522688%2c-74.071297hl=enll=41.52268%2c-74.071383spn=0.001679%2c0.003484num=1t=hvpsrc=6z=19 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose- Final Answer on coordinates

2011-11-15 Thread Curt McDermott
Note to self. Leave posting coordinates to Jim Osterlund!! Here are the correct coordinates. 41.449011, -74.385456 Sorry for the confusion. The address was correct: 465 Schutt rd. Ext. Middletown (or Town of Wallkill) NY. Curt McDermott

RE: [nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose- Final Answer on coordinates

2011-11-15 Thread Curt McDermott
!! Here are the correct coordinates. 41.449011, -74.385456 Sorry for the confusion. The address was correct: 465 Schutt rd. Ext. Middletown (or Town of Wallkill) NY. Curt McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives

RE: [nysbirds-l] Black-bellied whistling ducks

2011-05-23 Thread Curt McDermott
As of 7:30 PM, all five ducks are back on the NY side in the original place that they were found. In addition to the birds mentioned earlier by John Haas, there were also 8 Dunlin. Good birding, Curt McDermott > Date: Mon, 23 May 2011 18:03:54 -0400 > S

RE: [nysbirds-l] Black-bellied whistling ducks

2011-05-23 Thread Curt McDermott
As of 7:30 PM, all five ducks are back on the NY side in the original place that they were found. In addition to the birds mentioned earlier by John Haas, there were also 8 Dunlin. Good birding, Curt McDermott Date: Mon, 23 May 2011 18:03:54 -0400 Subject

[nysbirds-l] Ross's Goose Photos. Both Morphs

2011-03-05 Thread Curt McDermott
For anyone interested in photos of the Pine Island Ross's Geese(both phases), I have included a link. Good Birding, Curt McDermott http://www.flickr.com/photos/brooktrout1003/sets/72157626203941484/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info

[nysbirds-l] Ross's Goose Photos. Both Morphs

2011-03-05 Thread Curt McDermott
For anyone interested in photos of the Pine Island Ross's Geese(both phases), I have included a link. Good Birding, Curt McDermott http://www.flickr.com/photos/brooktrout1003/sets/72157626203941484/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info

[nysbirds-l] 3/2 Pine Island Geese: Canada, Snow and Greater White-fronted

2011-03-02 Thread Curt McDermott
With Rob Stone's permission, I am forwarding his earlier post to the Mearns Bird Club, to the state list as well. After his post, in addition to the below mentioned Snow Geese, he had an additional flock of 2500-3000 Snow Geese at Oil City Rd., in Pine Island. Good Birding, Curt

[nysbirds-l] 3/2 Pine Island Geese: Canada, Snow and Greater White-fronted

2011-03-02 Thread Curt McDermott
With Rob Stone's permission, I am forwarding his earlier post to the Mearns Bird Club, to the state list as well. After his post, in addition to the below mentioned Snow Geese, he had an additional flock of 2500-3000 Snow Geese at Oil City Rd., in Pine Island. Good Birding, Curt

[nysbirds-l] Shawangunk Grasslands

2010-08-07 Thread Curt McDermott
is to be made within a few weeks. Please if you can write a letter as soon as possible The address is: Town of Shawangunk Planning Board 14 Central Avenue, POBox 247 Wallkill, NY 12589 Thank you very much, Joan McAdam nys Curt McDermott

[nysbirds-l] Shawangunk Grasslands

2010-08-07 Thread Curt McDermott
is to be made within a few weeks. Please ndash; if you can write a letter as soon as possible The address is: Town of Shawangunk Planning Board 14 Central Avenue, POBox 247 Wallkill, NY 12589 Thank you very much, Joan McAdam nys Curt McDermott

RE: [nysbirds-l] querie

2009-12-17 Thread Curt McDermott
20 mi. between the Middletown roost and Newburgh roost as well as about 20 between Newburgh and Poughkeepsie. I wonder if the answer is, half that distance or 10 mi. I wonder if population density also plays a roll. Comments? Good Birding, Curt McDermott From: beec

RE: [nysbirds-l] querie

2009-12-17 Thread Curt McDermott
20 mi. between the Middletown roost and Newburgh roost as well as about 20 between Newburgh and Poughkeepsie. I wonder if the answer is, half that distance or 10 mi. I wonder if population density also plays a roll. Comments? Good Birding, Curt McDermott From: beec

[nysbirds-l] FW: [Mearnsbirdclub] Golden Eagle back at Storm King Mtn.

2009-12-11 Thread Curt McDermott
Today in Orange County... To: mearnsbirdc...@yahoogroups.com From: gerapa2...@yahoo.com Date: Sat, 12 Dec 2009 01:49:33 + Subject: [Mearnsbirdclub] Golden Eagle back at Storm King Mtn. Seen today from the Route 9W scenic parking lot at Storm King Mountain: 5 Am. Crows, 3

[nysbirds-l] FW: [Mearnsbirdclub] Golden Eagle back at Storm King Mtn.

2009-12-11 Thread Curt McDermott
Today in Orange County... To: mearnsbirdc...@yahoogroups.com From: gerapa2...@yahoo.com Date: Sat, 12 Dec 2009 01:49:33 + Subject: [Mearnsbirdclub] Golden Eagle back at Storm King Mtn. Seen today from the Route 9W scenic parking lot at Storm King Mountain: 5 Am. Crows, 3

RE: [nysbirds-l] Nelson's Sparrow

2009-10-21 Thread Curt McDermott
Hi All, I observed the previously reported Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow this morning from 9:45-10:30 am. Curt McDermott > CC: nYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu > From: p...@netstep.net > Subject: [nysbirds-l] Nelson's Sparrow > Date: Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:38:48 -0400 >

[nysbirds-l] Benedict Park, Montgomery, NY

2009-10-12 Thread Curt McDermott
Grasshopper, Fox and Clay-colored as well. If you come for the sparrow's, don't miss the fields past the main parking lot and over the hill, where paths have been mowed through the fields, just for us. Good Birding, Curt McDermott

RE: [nysbirds-l] Swainson's hawk dark or light morph?

2009-10-09 Thread Curt McDermott
Hi all, I found the bird to best resemble the intermediate juvenile as seen in Sibley. good Birding, Curt McDermott Date: Fri, 9 Oct 2009 14:47:09 -0700 From: troubleinshangri...@yahoo.com Subject: [nysbirds-l] Swainson's

[nysbirds-l] Orange County Birding 9/12

2009-09-12 Thread Curt McDermott
3 Semipalmated Sandpiper 1 Semipalmated Plover 4 Pectoral sandpiper 1 Stilt Sandpiper Stewart State Forest, Montgomery: Parula Warbler Black-throated Green Warbler 1 Philadelphia Vireo 1 Mourning Warbler Observers: Rob Stone, Wayne Hall, Curt McDermott

[nysbirds-l] ORange County Highlights 8/30/09

2009-08-30 Thread Curt McDermott
Today on Skinners Ln. in Pine Island the following were present: 20+ Am. Golden Plover 2 Black-bellied Plover 2 Buff-breasted Sandpiper 7- BAIRD'S SANDPIPER Curt McDermott _ HotmailĀ® is up to 70% faster. Now good news

[nysbirds-l] ORange County Highlights 8/30/09

2009-08-30 Thread Curt McDermott
Today on Skinners Ln. in Pine Island the following were present: 20+ Am. Golden Plover 2 Black-bellied Plover 2 Buff-breasted Sandpiper 7- BAIRD'S SANDPIPER Curt McDermott _ HotmailĀ® is up to 70% faster. Now good news

[nysbirds-l] NJ Swallow-taileed Kite/ Orange county Shorebirds.

2009-08-29 Thread Curt McDermott
: 2-Baird's Sandpiper 2-Buff Breasted Sandpiper 30+ A. Golden Plover 6 Black-bellied Plover 8/29 Oil City Rd: 1 Red-necked Phalarope Contributors: Rob Stone, John Haas, Dennis Murphy, Ken McDermott, Curt McDermott Good Birding, Curt

[nysbirds-l] NJ Swallow-taileed Kite/ Orange county Shorebirds.

2009-08-29 Thread Curt McDermott
: 2-Baird's Sandpiper 2-Buff Breasted Sandpiper 30+ A. Golden Plover 6 Black-bellied Plover 8/29 Oil City Rd: 1 Red-necked Phalarope Contributors: Rob Stone, John Haas, Dennis Murphy, Ken McDermott, Curt McDermott Good Birding, Curt

RE: [nysbirds-l] Montgomery Sedge Wren

2009-08-04 Thread Curt McDermott
area) has been annexed by the DEC to allow these birds an undisturbed nesting site. I strongly advise against venturing from the mowed path. With the appropriate consideration, we should shortly enjoy multiple Sedge Wrens. Good Birding, Curt McDermott > To: NYSBI

RE: [nysbirds-l] Montgomery Sedge Wren

2009-08-04 Thread Curt McDermott
area) has been annexed by the DEC to allow these birds an undisturbed nesting site. I strongly advise against venturing from the mowed path. With the appropriate consideration, we should shortly enjoy multiple Sedge Wrens. Good Birding, Curt McDermott > To: NYSBI

RE: [nysbirds-l] Montgomery Sedge Wren

2009-08-04 Thread Curt McDermott
area) has been annexed by the DEC to allow these birds an undisturbed nesting site. I strongly advise against venturing from the mowed path. With the appropriate consideration, we should shortly enjoy multiple Sedge Wrens. Good Birding, Curt McDermott To: NYSBIRDS

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