[nysbirds-l] Bald Eagle in the Mt. Sinai area

2023-02-15 Thread Jim Osterlund
Sighting, report and photograph provided by a friend were of a pair, executing the feeding ritual, using one of the utility poles that parallel the Rail Trail, suggesting the possibility of a nesting site nearby. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Reported Wood Stork

2021-05-07 Thread Jim Osterlund
I haven’t kept up with the workings of Google Maps and so got it wrong again: the map (and not the view) should be produced by: https://goo.gl/maps/9cnnYai5CiC9aBmi8 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Reported Wood Stork

2021-05-07 Thread Jim Osterlund
I haven’t kept up with the workings of Google Maps and so got it wrong again: the map (and not the view) should be produced by: https://goo.gl/maps/9cnnYai5CiC9aBmi8 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] 40°49'21.7"N 72°39'41.1"W - Google Maps

2021-05-06 Thread Jim Osterlund
Apologies: that link gives only a “street view”. This was intended: > https://www.google.com/maps/place/40°49'21.7"N+72°39'41.1"W/@40.822691,-72.6629034,901m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.822691!4d-72.6614097 > >

[nysbirds-l] 40°49'21.7"N 72°39'41.1"W - Google Maps

2021-05-06 Thread Jim Osterlund
Apologies: that link gives only a “street view”. This was intended: > https://www.google.com/maps/place/40°49'21.7"N+72°39'41.1"W/@40.822691,-72.6629034,901m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.822691!4d-72.6614097 > >

[nysbirds-l] Reported Wood Stork

2021-05-06 Thread Jim Osterlund
Eileen Schwinn confirms this a reasonable guide to the location of today’s sighting: > https://www.google.com/maps/@40.8228807,-72.6611479,3a,75y,156.26h,104.65t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1so4AmJnD0AcT91MO-WxuBGA!2e0!7i16384!8i8192 > >

[nysbirds-l] Reported Wood Stork

2021-05-06 Thread Jim Osterlund
Eileen Schwinn confirms this a reasonable guide to the location of today’s sighting: > https://www.google.com/maps/@40.8228807,-72.6611479,3a,75y,156.26h,104.65t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1so4AmJnD0AcT91MO-WxuBGA!2e0!7i16384!8i8192 > >

[nysbirds-l] Golden-crowned Sparrow at Brookside Preserve in Sayville

2019-11-21 Thread Jim Osterlund
Still being regularly seen, in our case at around 1430. To compete with the irony experienced by Bob Adamo: I was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, but settled on Long Island in 1969. I had to wait 50 years for the species to send an emissary for me to see. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Golden-crowned Sparrow at Brookside Preserve in Sayville

2019-11-21 Thread Jim Osterlund
Still being regularly seen, in our case at around 1430. To compete with the irony experienced by Bob Adamo: I was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, but settled on Long Island in 1969. I had to wait 50 years for the species to send an emissary for me to see. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Black Swan

2018-09-06 Thread Jim Osterlund
Well, then, for what it’s worth: there’s a Black Swan on Oyster Pond, Montauk, Suffolk County -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Black Swan

2018-09-06 Thread Jim Osterlund
Well, then, for what it’s worth: there’s a Black Swan on Oyster Pond, Montauk, Suffolk County -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Black Swan

2018-09-03 Thread Jim Osterlund
It’s likely that the Black Swan that inhabited the east pond has become too regular to report, but I wonder if anyone can say he’s seen it recently. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Black Swan

2018-09-03 Thread Jim Osterlund
It’s likely that the Black Swan that inhabited the east pond has become too regular to report, but I wonder if anyone can say he’s seen it recently. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Hards Lake, Southaven Park, Shirley, Suffolk County.

2018-04-09 Thread Jim Osterlund
A sighting to generate mixed feelings: a Bald Eagle trying to bully an Osprey out of its catch. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Hards Lake, Southaven Park, Shirley, Suffolk County.

2018-04-09 Thread Jim Osterlund
A sighting to generate mixed feelings: a Bald Eagle trying to bully an Osprey out of its catch. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler - Yes

2017-12-01 Thread Jim Osterlund
Following up on the earlier post, we found the warbler investigating recesses in the westernmost wall of the referenced building, which I believe to be the facility’s slaughterhouse, now disused. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler - Yes

2017-12-01 Thread Jim Osterlund
Following up on the earlier post, we found the warbler investigating recesses in the westernmost wall of the referenced building, which I believe to be the facility’s slaughterhouse, now disused. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] Long Island Rarity - Pileated Woodpecker (second-hand report)

2017-10-04 Thread Jim Osterlund
Jayne’s Hill, via Reservoir Road, is some distance away. Parking in the lot off Highhold Drive is better. Parking at the end of Mount Misery Road is rather limited, but it does put you at a park entrance near the reported sighting. Many of the trails have been added to Google Maps; Google

Re: [nysbirds-l] Long Island Rarity - Pileated Woodpecker (second-hand report)

2017-10-04 Thread Jim Osterlund
Jayne’s Hill, via Reservoir Road, is some distance away. Parking in the lot off Highhold Drive is better. Parking at the end of Mount Misery Road is rather limited, but it does put you at a park entrance near the reported sighting. Many of the trails have been added to Google Maps; Google

Re: [nysbirds-l] Yellow-headed Blackbird info

2017-09-25 Thread Jim Osterlund
google map. so directed; 40°35'32.2"N 73°53'58.6"W - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Yellow-headed Blackbird info

2017-09-25 Thread Jim Osterlund
google map. so directed; 40°35'32.2"N 73°53'58.6"W - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Bayard Cutting Arboretum Yellow-throated Warbler

2017-06-29 Thread Jim Osterlund
Came across the species again yesterday afternoon, suggestion the possibility of establishment there in much the same fashion as they did at Connetquot State Park, which is not very far north. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Bayard Cutting Arboretum Yellow-throated Warbler

2017-06-29 Thread Jim Osterlund
Came across the species again yesterday afternoon, suggestion the possibility of establishment there in much the same fashion as they did at Connetquot State Park, which is not very far north. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Glossy Ibis

2017-06-12 Thread Jim Osterlund
Seeing them is not remarkable along the south side of Central Suffolk County. Seeing fifty of them taking advantage of mowing and irrigation at the sod farm along County Road 51 in the town of Riverhead is. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] Radar

2016-05-15 Thread Jim Osterlund
I can’t say what’s “best”. I check weather at NWS - National Mosaic Enhanced Radar Image: Full Resolution Loop anyway, so an occasional bird event is just a plus. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re: [nysbirds-l] Radar

2016-05-15 Thread Jim Osterlund
I can’t say what’s “best”. I check weather at NWS - National Mosaic Enhanced Radar Image: Full Resolution Loop anyway, so an occasional bird event is just a plus. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re: [nysbirds-l] Radar

2016-05-14 Thread Jim Osterlund
Then I’ll add; Sagtikos / Sunken Meadow Parkway, LIE Exit 53. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Radar

2016-05-14 Thread Jim Osterlund
Then I’ll add; Sagtikos / Sunken Meadow Parkway, LIE Exit 53. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Radar

2016-05-14 Thread Jim Osterlund
Thank you sir! For reference, should anyone come out to investigate, the thin, red lines on the radar display, where the image faded, are local main north-south routes; reading east-to-west; William Floyd Parkway Route 46LIE Exit 68 Medford Avenue Route 112

Re: [nysbirds-l] Radar

2016-05-14 Thread Jim Osterlund
Thank you sir! For reference, should anyone come out to investigate, the thin, red lines on the radar display, where the image faded, are local main north-south routes; reading east-to-west; William Floyd Parkway Route 46LIE Exit 68 Medford Avenue Route 112

[nysbirds-l] Radar

2016-05-14 Thread Jim Osterlund
Are there any radar watchers out there tonight? If so, can you characterize the image over central Suffolk at around 2330> -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Radar

2016-05-14 Thread Jim Osterlund
Are there any radar watchers out there tonight? If so, can you characterize the image over central Suffolk at around 2330> -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Wertheim Bald Eagle Pair

2016-04-25 Thread Jim Osterlund
Much to the displeasure of the Osprey at the Wertheim Preserve, Shirley, Suffolk County, the pair of adult Bald Eagles are much in evidence along Carman’s River there. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Wertheim Bald Eagle Pair

2016-04-25 Thread Jim Osterlund
Much to the displeasure of the Osprey at the Wertheim Preserve, Shirley, Suffolk County, the pair of adult Bald Eagles are much in evidence along Carman’s River there. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Hooded Warbler at Quogue Wildlife Refuge

2016-04-18 Thread Jim Osterlund
Seen at around 1400 in the tangled cluster of trees just east of the spillway platform, best seen from a short distance down the curvy boardwalk. Not vocalizing at all, making it hard for us to find him. The Refuge is located in East Quogue, Suffolk County. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Hooded Warbler at Quogue Wildlife Refuge

2016-04-18 Thread Jim Osterlund
Seen at around 1400 in the tangled cluster of trees just east of the spillway platform, best seen from a short distance down the curvy boardwalk. Not vocalizing at all, making it hard for us to find him. The Refuge is located in East Quogue, Suffolk County. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Snowy Egrets

2016-04-06 Thread Jim Osterlund
Always pleased at what I regard a sign of Spring really beginning, I found 8 Snowy Egret in the Terrell River Preserve, Center Moriches, Suffolk County. Admittedly, they were huddled on a leeward shoreline to escape the rather cool breeze, but they were there, as were a pair of Osprey; they,

[nysbirds-l] Snowy Egrets

2016-04-06 Thread Jim Osterlund
Always pleased at what I regard a sign of Spring really beginning, I found 8 Snowy Egret in the Terrell River Preserve, Center Moriches, Suffolk County. Admittedly, they were huddled on a leeward shoreline to escape the rather cool breeze, but they were there, as were a pair of Osprey; they,

Re: [nysbirds-l] Kentucky Warbler

2015-05-25 Thread Jim Osterlund
Clearly audible, but couldn’t catch more than a glimpse, this along the green trail — the loop trail in the East Farm Preserve, the first parking area south of Route 25A along Shep Jones. Take the loop clockwise, and stop to listen near the large stone. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Kentucky Warbler

2015-05-25 Thread Jim Osterlund
Clearly audible, but couldn’t catch more than a glimpse, this along the green trail — the loop trail in the East Farm Preserve, the first parking area south of Route 25A along Shep Jones. Take the loop clockwise, and stop to listen near the large stone. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Shadmoor Bank Swallows

2014-06-15 Thread Jim Osterlund
There's a fairly busy colony of Bank Swallows in the bluffs of Shadmoor State Park, just east of Montauk village, Suffolk County. Entrance is directly off Montauk Highway, and although a New York State Park, there's no fee for entry or parking. Once parked there, follow the main trail briefly

[nysbirds-l] Shadmoor Bank Swallows

2014-06-15 Thread Jim Osterlund
There's a fairly busy colony of Bank Swallows in the bluffs of Shadmoor State Park, just east of Montauk village, Suffolk County. Entrance is directly off Montauk Highway, and although a New York State Park, there's no fee for entry or parking. Once parked there, follow the main trail briefly

[nysbirds-l] New Arrivals

2014-04-07 Thread Jim Osterlund
A Pine Warbler, our FOS, sang as he foraged over a trail-maintenance operation in the Turtle Rock Preserve in Middle Island, Suffolk County, today. They're coming! -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] New Arrivals

2014-04-07 Thread Jim Osterlund
A Pine Warbler, our FOS, sang as he foraged over a trail-maintenance operation in the Turtle Rock Preserve in Middle Island, Suffolk County, today. They're coming! -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Hope springs eternal

2014-03-21 Thread Jim Osterlund
Herpetology, not ornithology, but relevant to the season; Spring Peepers and Green Frogs are singing it up in Manorville Hills County Park, bringing hope of other song soon to follow. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Hope springs eternal

2014-03-21 Thread Jim Osterlund
Herpetology, not ornithology, but relevant to the season; Spring Peepers and Green Frogs are singing it up in Manorville Hills County Park, bringing hope of other song soon to follow. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re: [nysbirds-l] Crow Shoot scheduled in Greene County

2014-03-16 Thread Jim Osterlund
There aren't usually organized shoots, but you can "hunt" Corvids in Suffolk County 4 days a week for half the year — September through March. They make no distinction of species, so I suppose our feeble return of Corvus corax only adds targets. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Crow Shoot scheduled in Greene County

2014-03-16 Thread Jim Osterlund
There aren't usually organized shoots, but you can hunt Corvids in Suffolk County 4 days a week for half the year — September through March. They make no distinction of species, so I suppose our feeble return of Corvus corax only adds targets. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Snowy owl diurnal

2013-12-04 Thread Jim Osterlund
Beautiful episode of the PBS series "Nature" is available on line. I don't know enough to comment on its accuracy, but it is definitely entertaining! Watch Magic of the Snowy Owl Online | Full Episode | Nature | PBS -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re: [nysbirds-l] Snowy owl diurnal

2013-12-04 Thread Jim Osterlund
Beautiful episode of the PBS series Nature is available on line. I don't know enough to comment on its accuracy, but it is definitely entertaining! Watch Magic of the Snowy Owl Online | Full Episode | Nature | PBS -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re: [nysbirds-l] Painted Bunting @ Alley Pond Park Queens County

2012-11-26 Thread Jim Osterlund
When among friends, I like to advise; "Go to Creedmore Psychiatric Center, where most of us birders belong anyway, and head uphill!". -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] Painted Bunting @ Alley Pond Park Queens County

2012-11-26 Thread Jim Osterlund
When among friends, I like to advise; Go to Creedmore Psychiatric Center, where most of us birders belong anyway, and head uphill!. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Hidden Pond Northern Waterthrush

2012-08-11 Thread Jim Osterlund
3 of them, working the edges of the pond, accompanied by a single. lonely-looking Least Sandpiper. Hidden Pond is in Hidden Pond Park, in Hauppauge, Suffolk County. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Hidden Pond Northern Waterthrush

2012-08-11 Thread Jim Osterlund
3 of them, working the edges of the pond, accompanied by a single. lonely-looking Least Sandpiper. Hidden Pond is in Hidden Pond Park, in Hauppauge, Suffolk County. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Yes-Kentucky Warbler- Rocky Point

2012-06-16 Thread Jim Osterlund
Still singing and offering brief glimpses at around noon. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Yes-Kentucky Warbler- Rocky Point

2012-06-16 Thread Jim Osterlund
Still singing and offering brief glimpses at around noon. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Hooded Warbler at Muttontown Preserve

2012-06-03 Thread Jim Osterlund
2 males in the same general area, singing it up and in general acting as if on territory. Follow trail 5 as it passes west of the old walled garden. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Hooded Warbler at Muttontown Preserve

2012-06-03 Thread Jim Osterlund
2 males in the same general area, singing it up and in general acting as if on territory. Follow trail 5 as it passes west of the old walled garden. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] NO White-faced Ibis at Scoy Pond

2012-05-27 Thread Jim Osterlund
A late morning visit and an early afternoon recheck produced only the two Glossy Ibis. Take note that others successful with this bird reported their sighting having taken place no later than 0900 or so. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] NO White-faced Ibis at Scoy Pond

2012-05-27 Thread Jim Osterlund
A late morning visit and an early afternoon recheck produced only the two Glossy Ibis. Take note that others successful with this bird reported their sighting having taken place no later than 0900 or so. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Medford Pink-footed Goose

2012-02-22 Thread Jim Osterlund
WAS present at a bit after 1100 today, at the Medford Athletic Center, but soccer activities were picking up, and, at around 1130, the whole contingent took wing, heading west. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Medford Pink-footed Goose

2012-02-22 Thread Jim Osterlund
WAS present at a bit after 1100 today, at the Medford Athletic Center, but soccer activities were picking up, and, at around 1130, the whole contingent took wing, heading west. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re: [nysbirds-l] ethics, photographers, knee-jerks, op-eds

2012-02-07 Thread Jim Osterlund
Response I got from NYSDEC echos that given to another who's posted here. It was basically advise to contact the appropriate ECO, but it included a discouraging addition; "Yes harassing wildlife is a violation of the ECL. Proving it and prosecuting it is another issue." So, we've heard

Re: [nysbirds-l] ethics, photographers, knee-jerks, op-eds

2012-02-07 Thread Jim Osterlund
Response I got from NYSDEC echos that given to another who's posted here. It was basically advise to contact the appropriate ECO, but it included a discouraging addition; Yes harassing wildlife is a violation of the ECL. Proving it and prosecuting it is another issue. So, we've heard

Re: [nysbirds-l] ethics, photographers, knee-jerks, op-eds

2012-02-06 Thread Jim Osterlund
Fred speaks well, and, indeed, we need to gather all these thoughts, and, if nothing else, state clearly and succinctly what the problem is. To contribute to this, thinking there might be significant legal aspects to consider, I've placed inquiry with NYSDEC, thinking them the most likely

Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Photographer problem at Breezy Point

2012-02-06 Thread Jim Osterlund
Sent to me directly, by mistake; Begin forwarded message: From: scotty...@aol.com Date: February 6, 2012 7:12:36 AM EST To: Jim Osterlund Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Photographer problem at Breezy Point It serves the ignorant, the lazy, and the the followers that have nothing better to do

Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Photographer problem at Breezy Point

2012-02-06 Thread Jim Osterlund
Sent to me directly, by mistake; Begin forwarded message: From: scotty...@aol.com scotty...@aol.com Date: February 6, 2012 7:12:36 AM EST To: Jim Osterlund james...@optonline.net Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Photographer problem at Breezy Point It serves the ignorant, the lazy

Re: [nysbirds-l] ethics, photographers, knee-jerks, op-eds

2012-02-06 Thread Jim Osterlund
Fred speaks well, and, indeed, we need to gather all these thoughts, and, if nothing else, state clearly and succinctly what the problem is. To contribute to this, thinking there might be significant legal aspects to consider, I've placed inquiry with NYSDEC, thinking them the most likely

Re: [nysbirds-l] Photographer problem at Breezy Point

2012-02-05 Thread Jim Osterlund
I wonder, then; what purpose does this list serve? -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Photographer problem at Breezy Point

2012-02-05 Thread Jim Osterlund
I wonder, then; what purpose does this list serve? -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Common Raven in the Rocky Point Preserve

2012-02-04 Thread Jim Osterlund
In the west part of the preserve, west of Rocky Point Road, a Common Raven loudly proclaimed his presence from the top of a pine. Apparently just the one, though; he got no replies. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Common Raven in the Rocky Point Preserve

2012-02-04 Thread Jim Osterlund
In the west part of the preserve, west of Rocky Point Road, a Common Raven loudly proclaimed his presence from the top of a pine. Apparently just the one, though; he got no replies. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re: [nysbirds-l] WESTERN GREBE - Cayuga Lake, Myers Point, Lansing, NY

2012-01-10 Thread Jim Osterlund
Refinement; the lighthouse, location courtesy of Chris Tessaglia-Hymes; 42.535718,-76.549824 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] WESTERN GREBE - Cayuga Lake, Myers Point, Lansing, NY

2012-01-10 Thread Jim Osterlund
This is a lower-resolution for Google Maps, so details such as a lighthouse are hard to discern, but Myers Point is here; 42.537303,-76.546597 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] Mt. Bluebird Continues at Hulse Landing Road (Suffolk Co.)

2012-01-10 Thread Jim Osterlund
Woodpecker search parking spot; 40.957803,-72.769023 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Mt. Bluebird Continues at Hulse Landing Road (Suffolk Co.)

2012-01-10 Thread Jim Osterlund
Woodpecker search parking spot; 40.957803,-72.769023 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] WESTERN GREBE - Cayuga Lake, Myers Point, Lansing, NY

2012-01-10 Thread Jim Osterlund
This is a lower-resolution for Google Maps, so details such as a lighthouse are hard to discern, but Myers Point is here; 42.537303,-76.546597 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] North & south, little & big, Sedge & Snowy...oh happy day!

2012-01-06 Thread Jim Osterlund
The point of entry along the Orient Beach State Park causeway is here; 41.148434,-72.24642 - Google Maps The causeway is posted against parking, but the season and the state of construction may mean they're not enforcing, but it might be prudent to park near the entrance and walk in, or

Re: [nysbirds-l] North south, little big, Sedge Snowy...oh happy day!

2012-01-06 Thread Jim Osterlund
The point of entry along the Orient Beach State Park causeway is here; 41.148434,-72.24642 - Google Maps The causeway is posted against parking, but the season and the state of construction may mean they're not enforcing, but it might be prudent to park near the entrance and walk in, or

Re: [nysbirds-l] Grace's Warbler location

2012-01-01 Thread Jim Osterlund
Bob's coordinates as a link; 40.59, -73.589 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Grace's Warbler location

2012-01-01 Thread Jim Osterlund
Bob's coordinates as a link; 40.59, -73.589 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: (Metro Birding Briefs) Mountain Bluebird

2011-12-26 Thread Jim Osterlund
The intersection; 40.936024,-72.800635 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: (Metro Birding Briefs) Mountain Bluebird

2011-12-26 Thread Jim Osterlund
The intersection; 40.936024,-72.800635 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] more Rosy-Finch info

2011-12-23 Thread Jim Osterlund
Piecing together sundry references yields; Rosy-Finch! - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] more Rosy-Finch info

2011-12-23 Thread Jim Osterlund
Piecing together sundry references yields; Rosy-Finch! - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn avocet follow-up

2011-12-03 Thread Jim Osterlund
Mixed units scrambled the links! They should have been; 40.581175,-73.991563 - Google Maps 40.5814,-73.997925 - Google Maps Sorry about that! -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn avocet follow-up

2011-12-03 Thread Jim Osterlund
The coordinates in links; just click: 40°34'52.32"N 73°59'29.68"W - Google Maps 40°34'52.83"N 73°59'52.09"W - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn avocet follow-up

2011-12-03 Thread Jim Osterlund
The coordinates in links; just click: 40°34'52.32N 73°59'29.68W - Google Maps 40°34'52.83N 73°59'52.09W - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn avocet follow-up

2011-12-03 Thread Jim Osterlund
Mixed units scrambled the links! They should have been; 40.581175,-73.991563 - Google Maps 40.5814,-73.997925 - Google Maps Sorry about that! -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] troupial update

2011-11-30 Thread Jim Osterlund
Further refinement, courtesy of Steven Schellenger; 40.796743,-73.645944 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] troupial update

2011-11-30 Thread Jim Osterlund
Refinement, based on David Klauber's post; 40.797766,-73.646266 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] troupial update

2011-11-30 Thread Jim Osterlund
Refinement, based on David Klauber's post; 40.797766,-73.646266 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] troupial update

2011-11-30 Thread Jim Osterlund
Further refinement, courtesy of Steven Schellenger; 40.796743,-73.645944 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Troupial at Roslyn NY...

2011-11-28 Thread Jim Osterlund
Google seemed unaware of the correct name of the park, but; 40.79812,-73.647881 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] Troupial at Roslyn NY...

2011-11-28 Thread Jim Osterlund
Google seemed unaware of the correct name of the park, but; 40.79812,-73.647881 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] PAINTED BUNTING at Cove Island + photos!

2011-11-25 Thread Jim Osterlund
Path to the sanctuary; 41.045078,-73.504946 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] PAINTED BUNTING at Cove Island + photos!

2011-11-25 Thread Jim Osterlund
Path to the sanctuary; 41.045078,-73.504946 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Black-throated Gray Warbler- central park

2011-11-23 Thread Jim Osterlund
With most able assistance from Phil Jeffrey, the correct position; 40.778372,-73.967907 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] Black-throated Gray Warbler- central park

2011-11-23 Thread Jim Osterlund
Embarrassed to say I don't know Central Park well enough. The only qualifying object I can pick up in satellite view is marked; can someone comment? 40.775713,-73.968099 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re: [nysbirds-l] Ash-throated Flycatcher at West End/Jones Beach RE-FOUND 11-23...

2011-11-23 Thread Jim Osterlund
If I understand Ken correctly; 40.590435,-73.560376 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

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