[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

2023-10-06 Thread John Turner
conservation and what they can do to help birds. See you next August! John Turner Patrice Domeischel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

2023-09-13 Thread John Turner
Tonight produced 92 nighthawks at the Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch including a feeding flock of 56 nighthawks at the southern end of the southern pond. The sunset of salmon colored clouds was quite beautiful. John Turner *Directions to Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch: *Take the Long Island

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

2023-08-28 Thread John Turner
to October 6th and begins at 5:30 p.m. and runs to dark each evening. John Turner *Directions to Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch: *Take the Long Island Expressway to Exit 62 (Nicolls Road). Take Nicolls Road north to the end where it joins State Route 25A in a T-intersection (you'll go past signs

[nysbirds-l] Marbled Godwits

2023-08-21 Thread John Turner
frequenting the area, providing for a wonderful experience even though, disappointingly, we saw no knots. John Turner -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [nysbirds-l] UPDATE: Camel Farm issue, Orange Co.

2023-04-27 Thread John Turner
Anne: Thank you for the update. I greatly appreciate your and others involvement in resolving the issue in a manner that is productive to both the birding community and the property owner. John On Wed, Apr 26, 2023 at 7:47 PM Anne Swaim wrote: > (Posted on behalf of people who are tracking

[nysbirds-l] Status of Pileated Woodpecker on Long Island.

2023-02-01 Thread John Turner
. If you have any information regarding bird sightings or other evidence (e.g. damaged trees) of this species on LI would you be so kind to let me know at jtur...@seatuck.org? Thank you! John Turner -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Status of Pileated Woodpecker on Long Island.

2023-02-01 Thread John Turner
. If you have any information regarding bird sightings or other evidence (e.g. damaged trees) of this species on LI would you be so kind to let me know at jtur...@seatuck.org? Thank you! John Turner -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nightawk Watch

2022-09-24 Thread John Turner
While it has been a slow week at the Nighthawk Watch with only four birds being seen last night, we have passed the 1600 bird mark with the total currently standing at 1,603 common nighthawks. John Turner *Directions to Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch: *Take the Long Island Expressway to Exit 62

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nightawk Watch

2022-09-24 Thread John Turner
While it has been a slow week at the Nighthawk Watch with only four birds being seen last night, we have passed the 1600 bird mark with the total currently standing at 1,603 common nighthawks. John Turner *Directions to Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch: *Take the Long Island Expressway to Exit 62

[nysbirds-l] Frank Melville Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

2022-09-14 Thread John Turner
We had a productive night on 9/13 at the Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch with 84 nighthawks seen in 112 minutes. To date we've seen 1536 nighthawks with 311 birds being seen on the 10th. *Directions to Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch: *Take the Long Island Expressway to Exit 62 (Nicolls Road). Take

[nysbirds-l] Frank Melville Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

2022-09-14 Thread John Turner
We had a productive night on 9/13 at the Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch with 84 nighthawks seen in 112 minutes. To date we've seen 1536 nighthawks with 311 birds being seen on the 10th. *Directions to Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch: *Take the Long Island Expressway to Exit 62 (Nicolls Road). Take

Re: [nysbirds-l] Eastern Long Island Rarities Today

2019-01-15 Thread JOHN TURNER
It would be worthwhile to know if it had been shot.  On Tue, Jan 15, 2019 at 09:15 PM, Paul R Sweet wrote: If anyone picks this bird up we would like to have the specimen. Thanks, Paul Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @

Re: [nysbirds-l] Eastern Long Island Rarities Today

2019-01-15 Thread JOHN TURNER
It would be worthwhile to know if it had been shot.  On Tue, Jan 15, 2019 at 09:15 PM, Paul R Sweet wrote: If anyone picks this bird up we would like to have the specimen. Thanks, Paul Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @

RE: [nysbirds-l] They're back !

2018-10-10 Thread JOHN TURNER
Bob:  Not many birders are willing to explore the "vulture circuit"; you're a brave man! On Tue, Oct 09, 2018 at 11:58 PM, robert adamo wrote: I happened to look skyward as I was leaving the Riverhead Library at ~ 1600 and saw 2 Turkey Vultures circling above. My eyes automatically moved to

RE: [nysbirds-l] They're back !

2018-10-10 Thread JOHN TURNER
Bob:  Not many birders are willing to explore the "vulture circuit"; you're a brave man! On Tue, Oct 09, 2018 at 11:58 PM, robert adamo wrote: I happened to look skyward as I was leaving the Riverhead Library at ~ 1600 and saw 2 Turkey Vultures circling above. My eyes automatically moved to

[nysbirds-l] 2018 Totals for Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch - Setauket

2018-10-07 Thread JOHN TURNER
birds per minute Best Day: 9/8 - 573 nighthawks John Turner -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail

[nysbirds-l] 2018 Totals for Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch - Setauket

2018-10-07 Thread JOHN TURNER
birds per minute Best Day: 9/8 - 573 nighthawks John Turner -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

2018-09-18 Thread JOHN TURNER
Despite the steady rain (which passed, providing us with a beautiful and strong double rainbow!) we had 114 nighthawks tonight with a dozen coming down lower over the pond toward dusk to feed. A wonderful night that started out rough...    John Turner  -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

2018-09-18 Thread JOHN TURNER
Despite the steady rain (which passed, providing us with a beautiful and strong double rainbow!) we had 114 nighthawks tonight with a dozen coming down lower over the pond toward dusk to feed. A wonderful night that started out rough...    John Turner  -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch - Setauket

2018-09-17 Thread JOHN TURNER
For the last three days we've had these totals at the watch:  September 15th- 71 September 16th- 77 September 17th- 65 As of tonight we're up to 1,648 nighthawks seen in 2,473 minutes of time... John Turner -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch - Setauket

2018-09-17 Thread JOHN TURNER
For the last three days we've had these totals at the watch:  September 15th- 71 September 16th- 77 September 17th- 65 As of tonight we're up to 1,648 nighthawks seen in 2,473 minutes of time... John Turner -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

2018-09-12 Thread JOHN TURNER
57 soggy nighthawks tonight in 98 minutes of time.  -- 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] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

2018-09-12 Thread JOHN TURNER
57 soggy nighthawks tonight in 98 minutes of time.  -- 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] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch - Setauket

2018-09-11 Thread JOHN TURNER
After several days of little to no action presumably due to the inclement weather, the nighthawks arrived today with 306 birds being counted. This total represents the second highest total recorded to date, eclipsed by the 573-bird day last September 8th.  John Turner   -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch - Setauket

2018-09-11 Thread JOHN TURNER
After several days of little to no action presumably due to the inclement weather, the nighthawks arrived today with 306 birds being counted. This total represents the second highest total recorded to date, eclipsed by the 573-bird day last September 8th.  John Turner   -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Results for Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch - Setauket, NY

2018-09-03 Thread JOHN TURNER
September 2nd - 106 nighthawks, 118 minutes September 3rd - 141 nighthawks, 130 minutes, including 29 birds feeding over the north end of the north pond at dusk.   Stonebridge Nighthawk Watch to date:  717 birds - 1127 minutes - .636 birds per minute John Turner -- NYSbirds-L List Info

[nysbirds-l] Results for Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch - Setauket, NY

2018-09-03 Thread JOHN TURNER
September 2nd - 106 nighthawks, 118 minutes September 3rd - 141 nighthawks, 130 minutes, including 29 birds feeding over the north end of the north pond at dusk.   Stonebridge Nighthawk Watch to date:  717 birds - 1127 minutes - .636 birds per minute John Turner -- NYSbirds-L List Info

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch - Setauket, NY

2018-09-01 Thread JOHN TURNER
Tonight, approximately a dozen participants counted 211 Common Nighthawks from the stone bridge nighthawk watch. It included three kettles of 30 or more nighthawks, including one group of 70 birds.  We also had an immature Bald Eagle fly over the north pond heading east.   John Turner

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch - Setauket, NY

2018-09-01 Thread JOHN TURNER
Tonight, approximately a dozen participants counted 211 Common Nighthawks from the stone bridge nighthawk watch. It included three kettles of 30 or more nighthawks, including one group of 70 birds.  We also had an immature Bald Eagle fly over the north pond heading east.   John Turner

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

2018-08-29 Thread JOHN TURNER
August 28th - 71 birds August 29th- 74 birds.  Cold Front on Thursday could make for interesting results on Friday.  Anyone who comes down gets a beautiful new nighthawk watch pin. John Turner -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

2018-08-29 Thread JOHN TURNER
August 28th - 71 birds August 29th- 74 birds.  Cold Front on Thursday could make for interesting results on Friday.  Anyone who comes down gets a beautiful new nighthawk watch pin. John Turner -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Setauket Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

2018-08-28 Thread JOHN TURNER
The 2018 season was kicked off last night with 68 nighthawks being seen in 141 minutes. Also, many chimney swifts and several dozen laughing gulls hawking for insects high over the ponds. All are welcome. John Turner   -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Setauket Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

2018-08-28 Thread JOHN TURNER
The 2018 season was kicked off last night with 68 nighthawks being seen in 141 minutes. Also, many chimney swifts and several dozen laughing gulls hawking for insects high over the ponds. All are welcome. John Turner   -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch Results

2018-08-26 Thread JOHN TURNER
nighthawks and at least two dozen swifts coursing low over the pond and twenty feet over the bridge. Then, in the span of about 30 seconds all the birds left, making for a remarkable end.  John Turner  -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOM

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch Results

2018-08-26 Thread JOHN TURNER
nighthawks and at least two dozen swifts coursing low over the pond and twenty feet over the bridge. Then, in the span of about 30 seconds all the birds left, making for a remarkable end.  John Turner  -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOM

[nysbirds-l] Setauket - Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

2018-08-21 Thread JOHN TURNER
ll officially kick off next Monday (8/27) at 5:30, the same date as last year. All are welcome! John Turner     -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeCo

[nysbirds-l] Setauket - Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

2018-08-21 Thread JOHN TURNER
ll officially kick off next Monday (8/27) at 5:30, the same date as last year. All are welcome! John Turner     -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeCo

RE: [nysbirds-l] Nickerson Beach Report.

2018-06-19 Thread JOHN TURNER
Things took a turn for the better today! On Tue, Jun 19, 2018 at 07:20 PM, Long Island Birding wrote: Hello all, To summarize there were 7 tern species seen at Nickerson Beach Today. Sandwich Tern (found by Doug Futuyma) Arctic Tern (found by Adelia Honeywood) Gull-Billed Tern Forster's Tern 

RE: [nysbirds-l] Nickerson Beach Report.

2018-06-19 Thread JOHN TURNER
Things took a turn for the better today! On Tue, Jun 19, 2018 at 07:20 PM, Long Island Birding wrote: Hello all, To summarize there were 7 tern species seen at Nickerson Beach Today. Sandwich Tern (found by Doug Futuyma) Arctic Tern (found by Adelia Honeywood) Gull-Billed Tern Forster's Tern 

RE: [nysbirds-l] Henslows Sparrow redux: Shawangunk Grasslands, NWR (Ulster County)

2018-06-15 Thread JOHN TURNER
I totally agree with Rick.  On Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 07:51 PM, rc...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Karen:  Don’t confuse lack of interest with folks not having enough expertise on the topic to feel they are qualified to contribute to the discussion (e.g., me).  I for, one, was fascinated, and look forward

RE: [nysbirds-l] Henslows Sparrow redux: Shawangunk Grasslands, NWR (Ulster County)

2018-06-15 Thread JOHN TURNER
I totally agree with Rick.  On Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 07:51 PM, rc...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Karen:  Don’t confuse lack of interest with folks not having enough expertise on the topic to feel they are qualified to contribute to the discussion (e.g., me).  I for, one, was fascinated, and look forward

RE: [nysbirds-l] Riverhead Vulture Roosting Complex

2018-05-01 Thread JOHN TURNER
i understand you're feeling better? On Tue, May 01, 2018 at 12:01 AM, robert adamo wrote: Tonight between 6:45 & 7:00 PM, I drove the above locations.. The only birds seen was a single Turkey Vulture in the spruce stand at the intersection of Roanoke Ave and Elton St., and 2 Black Vultures on

RE: [nysbirds-l] Riverhead Vulture Roosting Complex

2018-05-01 Thread JOHN TURNER
i understand you're feeling better? On Tue, May 01, 2018 at 12:01 AM, robert adamo wrote: Tonight between 6:45 & 7:00 PM, I drove the above locations.. The only birds seen was a single Turkey Vulture in the spruce stand at the intersection of Roanoke Ave and Elton St., and 2 Black Vultures on

RE: [nysbirds-l] Strange place for Osprey nest

2018-03-29 Thread JOHN TURNER
Glenn: I believe that is the 56-acre property owned by the Local Engineers of the Teamsters where union members practice using various types of heavy duty equipment. John T.  On Thu, Mar 29, 2018 at 08:22 PM, GQ wrote: Strange location for an active Osprey nest. It’s located in some

RE: [nysbirds-l] Strange place for Osprey nest

2018-03-29 Thread JOHN TURNER
Glenn: I believe that is the 56-acre property owned by the Local Engineers of the Teamsters where union members practice using various types of heavy duty equipment. John T.  On Thu, Mar 29, 2018 at 08:22 PM, GQ wrote: Strange location for an active Osprey nest. It’s located in some

RE: [nysbirds-l] Mourning Dove nest

2018-03-28 Thread JOHN TURNER
Hi Andrew: Interesting observation. That is a very early report. I wonder if the light in anyway will affect the birds. BTW - I believe mourning doves are not passerines but in a different bird order.. On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 12:12 PM, Andrew Block wrote: I had a Mourning Dove pair on

RE: [nysbirds-l] Mourning Dove nest

2018-03-28 Thread JOHN TURNER
Hi Andrew: Interesting observation. That is a very early report. I wonder if the light in anyway will affect the birds. BTW - I believe mourning doves are not passerines but in a different bird order.. On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 12:12 PM, Andrew Block wrote: I had a Mourning Dove pair on

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon - West Sayville

2017-11-29 Thread JOHN TURNER
Earlier this afternoon I saw a beautiful male Eurasian Wigeon on the Mill Pond located on the north side of Montauk Highway just east of West Sayville. Not surprisingly, it was associating with several dozen American Wigeon.  John Turner -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon - West Sayville

2017-11-29 Thread JOHN TURNER
Earlier this afternoon I saw a beautiful male Eurasian Wigeon on the Mill Pond located on the north side of Montauk Highway just east of West Sayville. Not surprisingly, it was associating with several dozen American Wigeon.  John Turner -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Late Osprey

2017-11-15 Thread JOHN TURNER
for Osprey on Long Island.  John Turner -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu

[nysbirds-l] Late Osprey

2017-11-15 Thread JOHN TURNER
for Osprey on Long Island.  John Turner -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu

[nysbirds-l] Invitation to connect on LinkedIn

2011-06-10 Thread John Turner
LinkedIn I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn. - John John Turner Director - Division of Environmental Protection at Town of Brookhaven Greater New York City Area Confirm that you know John Turner https://www.linkedin.com/e/-ph3re2-gorplpe7-c/isd

[nysbirds-l] Invitation to connect on LinkedIn

2011-06-10 Thread John Turner
LinkedIn I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn. - John John Turner Director - Division of Environmental Protection at Town of Brookhaven Greater New York City Area Confirm that you know John Turner https://www.linkedin.com/e/-ph3re2-gorplpe7-c/isd