[nysbirds-l] Bohemian waxwing

The Bohemian waxwing was seen by 10 observers this morning around 10:30 at the Perkins backyard in Miller Place, Long Island.   It had been seen earlier before everyone arrived.  It returned in the company of a starling, landed at the top of a distant tree and remained for about 10 minutes and

[nysbirds-l] Barnacle goose

The barnacle goose was present in Belmont Lake State Park this morning.  It was seen around 8 AM.  Also present were a common merganser, 3 redhead and 3-4 snow geese. Mike Higgiston -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Barnacle goose

The barnacle goose was present in Belmont Lake State Park this morning.  It was seen around 8 AM.  Also present were a common merganser, 3 redhead and 3-4 snow geese. Mike Higgiston -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] ground dove & Cassin's kingbird

The common ground dove was seen along the curbstone on the northern perimeter of the West End 2 parking lot at Jones Beach today around 9:10 AM. The Cassin's kingbird was seen in the area immediately south of the Community Gardens at Floyd Bennett Field today around 11:45 AM. Eileen

[nysbirds-l] ground dove Cassin's kingbird

The common ground dove was seen along the curbstone on the northern perimeter of the West End 2 parking lot at Jones Beach today around 9:10 AM. The Cassin's kingbird was seen in the area immediately south of the Community Gardens at Floyd Bennett Field today around 11:45 AM. Eileen

[nysbirds-l] Barrow's Goldeneye

The male Barrow's Goldeneye was seen in the southwest corner of Lake Montauk this morning around 9:30.  It was associating with a loose flock of common goldeneye.  The female was not seen. Mike Higgiston Eileen Schwinn -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Barrow's Goldeneye

The male Barrow's Goldeneye was seen in the southwest corner of Lake Montauk this morning around 9:30.  It was associating with a loose flock of common goldeneye.  The female was not seen. Mike Higgiston Eileen Schwinn -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] possible gyrfalcon

This morning around 9:30, an all white bird with black wingtips overflew the farm fields along Northville Turnpike between Doctor's Path and Rte 105 east of Riverhead.  It continued north until we lost it in the fog.  It was very white and stood out in the white landscape of snow and fog.  We

[nysbirds-l] possible gyrfalcon

This morning around 9:30, an all white bird with black wingtips overflew the farm fields along Northville Turnpike between Doctor's Path and Rte 105 east of Riverhead.  It continued north until we lost it in the fog.  It was very white and stood out in the white landscape of snow and fog.  We

[nysbirds-l] East End sightings

A common raven was seen at 4:30 this afternoon atop a transmission tower west of the Hampton Bays railroad station.  Earlier a snowy owl was seen far out on the marsh between Tiana and Dockers. Mike Higgiston -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] East End sightings

A common raven was seen at 4:30 this afternoon atop a transmission tower west of the Hampton Bays railroad station.  Earlier a snowy owl was seen far out on the marsh between Tiana and Dockers. Mike Higgiston -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] black vulture

The black vulture was found roosting on the roof of the house opposite the church at the corner of Rte 58 and Church Lane in Riverhead this morning around 8:15.   It was associating with about a dozen TVs. Mike Higgiston -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] black vulture

The black vulture was found roosting on the roof of the house opposite the church at the corner of Rte 58 and Church Lane in Riverhead this morning around 8:15.   It was associating with about a dozen TVs. Mike Higgiston -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Monday's East End sightings

Hook Pond..2 tundra swans & 3 common mergansers Further Lane3 greater white fronted geese Lazy pointlesser black backed gull Montauk Point.4 razorbills, all 3 scoters Southampton:  Corner of Old Town Road & Gin Lane...northern shrike

[nysbirds-l] Monday's East End sightings

Hook Pond..2 tundra swans 3 common mergansers Further Lane3 greater white fronted geese Lazy pointlesser black backed gull Montauk Point.4 razorbills, all 3 scoters Southampton:  Corner of Old Town Road Gin Lane...northern shrike

[nysbirds-l] glaucous gull

Two glaucous gulls were present on the west jetty at Shinnecock Inlet this afternoon around 3 o'clock. Mike Higgiston -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] glaucous gull

Two glaucous gulls were present on the west jetty at Shinnecock Inlet this afternoon around 3 o'clock. Mike Higgiston -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] western kingbird

the western kingbird was seen this morning at about 10:15 from the upper parking lot at Captree State Park, looking northwest.   It left but returned at 11 AM in the same general area as before.   During its second visit, it perched in the open for about 15 minutes when it relocated a short

[nysbirds-l] western kingbird

the western kingbird was seen this morning at about 10:15 from the upper parking lot at Captree State Park, looking northwest.   It left but returned at 11 AM in the same general area as before.   During its second visit, it perched in the open for about 15 minutes when it relocated a short

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue

This morning around 8, the two marbled godwits were present on a mud flat at Cupsogue S.P.   Low tide will be about 12 noon. Richard Kasdan found an upland sandpiper for Kenny Feustal and myself on the island across from the parkland. Richard also had 4 fly-by cliff swallows. Mike Higgiston

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue

This morning around 8, the two marbled godwits were present on a mud flat at Cupsogue S.P.   Low tide will be about 12 noon. Richard Kasdan found an upland sandpiper for Kenny Feustal and myself on the island across from the parkland. Richard also had 4 fly-by cliff swallows. Mike Higgiston

[nysbirds-l] red necked phalarope

A red necked phalarope was seen this afternoon at 3:30 at Pikes Beach on Dune Road in Westhampton Beach. It was at the tip of the eastern peninsula and also on the eastern side of the peninsula.  It was associating with a flock of sanderling.  It was in breeding plumage and was still there when

[nysbirds-l] red necked phalarope

A red necked phalarope was seen this afternoon at 3:30 at Pikes Beach on Dune Road in Westhampton Beach. It was at the tip of the eastern peninsula and also on the eastern side of the peninsula.  It was associating with a flock of sanderling.  It was in breeding plumage and was still there when

[nysbirds-l] blue grosbeak: Saturday 6/8

A blue grosbeak was seen in the fields south of Grumman Blvd on both sides of Line Road in Riverhead this morning at 7:30. Originally reported by Suzy Feustel to eBirds two days ago at the same location. Mike Higgiston Eileen Schwinn -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] blue grosbeak: Saturday 6/8

A blue grosbeak was seen in the fields south of Grumman Blvd on both sides of Line Road in Riverhead this morning at 7:30. Originally reported by Suzy Feustel to eBirds two days ago at the same location. Mike Higgiston Eileen Schwinn -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] ruff

One ruff was present in the marsh next to the East marina parking lot at Timber point GC in Great River this morning around 11:15. After a few minutes it wandered off into the marsh grasses and was hidden. Thanks to all for directions and updates. Mike Higgiston -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Timber Point

I want to thank all who answered my query concerning the location of the Timber Point GC. I would have acknowledged your responses earlier but I was out to dinner. (Not out to lunch. :) Mike Higgiston -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] ruff

Unfortunately, I don't play golf. Would someone share with me in what town Timber Point GC is located. Thanks. Mike Higgiston -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] ruff

Unfortunately, I don't play golf. Would someone share with me in what town Timber Point GC is located. Thanks. Mike Higgiston -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Timber Point

I want to thank all who answered my query concerning the location of the Timber Point GC. I would have acknowledged your responses earlier but I was out to dinner. (Not out to lunch. :) Mike Higgiston -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Montauk sightings, 3/1

There was one razorbill seen from the restaurant patio at the Point around 11:30 this morning and a bald eagle soared over the south end of Lake Montauk around 2 PM. Could not locate the Barrow's goldeneye on Lake Montauk. Eileen Schwinn Mike Higgiston -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Montauk sightings, 3/1

There was one razorbill seen from the restaurant patio at the Point around 11:30 this morning and a bald eagle soared over the south end of Lake Montauk around 2 PM. Could not locate the Barrow's goldeneye on Lake Montauk. Eileen Schwinn Mike Higgiston -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] pipits

an addendum to my earlier posting; large flock of pipits were found around 10:30 this morning on the west side of Duck Pond Road, north of Oregon Road, in Riverhead. Mike Higgiston -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] snow buntings....Iceland gull

the horned lark flock, reported yesterday, was found this morning at 11 in Mattituck in the sod field on the southeast corner of Oregon Road and Depot Road. There were many snow buntings in the flock but the lapland longspurs could not be found. Be advised viewing conditions were difficult

[nysbirds-l] snow buntings....Iceland gull

the horned lark flock, reported yesterday, was found this morning at 11 in Mattituck in the sod field on the southeast corner of Oregon Road and Depot Road. There were many snow buntings in the flock but the lapland longspurs could not be found. Be advised viewing conditions were difficult

[nysbirds-l] pipits

an addendum to my earlier posting; large flock of pipits were found around 10:30 this morning on the west side of Duck Pond Road, north of Oregon Road, in Riverhead. Mike Higgiston -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] ross's goose

The ross's goose was seen on Merritt's Pond in Riverhead this morning shortly before 8 AM. It soon departed with a number of canada geese to the southeast. One bluebird present at Line Road and Grumman Blvd. Trumpeter swan not present in Yaphank. Iceland gull not present at Iron Pier in

[nysbirds-l] ross's goose

The ross's goose was seen on Merritt's Pond in Riverhead this morning shortly before 8 AM. It soon departed with a number of canada geese to the southeast. One bluebird present at Line Road and Grumman Blvd. Trumpeter swan not present in Yaphank. Iceland gull not present at Iron Pier in

[nysbirds-l] east End sightings Jan 9

4 common mergansers on Hook Pond 1 greater white fronted on Further Lane grass field 1 western grebe on ocean behind Kirk Park in Montauk; 6 black scoters flying westbound same place 1 A. kestrel hunting over the EEOC gardens across from East Hampton High School we saw no redpoll, clay

[nysbirds-l] east End sightings Jan 9

4 common mergansers on Hook Pond 1 greater white fronted on Further Lane grass field 1 western grebe on ocean behind Kirk Park in Montauk; 6 black scoters flying westbound same place 1 A. kestrel hunting over the EEOC gardens across from East Hampton High School we saw no redpoll, clay

[nysbirds-l] Montauk sightings 1/4

Lazy Point lesser black backed gull. no snowy owl in the AM or PM. Kirk Park (next to IGA on west side of town)numerous red & white winged crossbills Montauk jettysurf scoter, great cormorant, purple sandpipers (Iceland gulls not

[nysbirds-l] Montauk sightings 1/4

Lazy Point lesser black backed gull. no snowy owl in the AM or PM. Kirk Park (next to IGA on west side of town)numerous red white winged crossbills Montauk jettysurf scoter, great cormorant, purple sandpipers (Iceland gulls not

[nysbirds-l] sod farms

Nothing to report from the Riverhead sod farms this morning. The sod farms in and around Rte 51 had 2 different flocks of black bellied plovers only. Eileen Schwinn Mike Higgiston -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] sod farms

Nothing to report from the Riverhead sod farms this morning. The sod farms in and around Rte 51 had 2 different flocks of black bellied plovers only. Eileen Schwinn Mike Higgiston -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] marbled godwit

The marbled godwit was seen west of the Ponquogue Bridge this morning around 9 AM at low tide. It was best seen from the end of Road K, bayside, looking to the northwest. There is a dirt spit with reeds, just west of the big island. The godwit was seen just beyond the dirt spit in the water

[nysbirds-l] marbled godwit

The marbled godwit was seen west of the Ponquogue Bridge this morning around 9 AM at low tide. It was best seen from the end of Road K, bayside, looking to the northwest. There is a dirt spit with reeds, just west of the big island. The godwit was seen just beyond the dirt spit in the water

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