Re: [nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 10/25

2016-10-26 Thread Michael McBrien
I find Tom's notes of flight direction to be pretty intriguing. It's always fascinating to take part in observing these morning flights, but it can be even more interesting to see how the flight direction varies over different sites. This reverse S-to-N flight is obviously most famous along

Re: [nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 10/25

2016-10-26 Thread Michael McBrien
I find Tom's notes of flight direction to be pretty intriguing. It's always fascinating to take part in observing these morning flights, but it can be even more interesting to see how the flight direction varies over different sites. This reverse S-to-N flight is obviously most famous along

Re: [nysbirds-l] 2nd hand report - Selasphorus Hummingbird, South Fork, Suffolk

2016-08-28 Thread Michael McBrien
to be a Rufous. I'll post photos later. Michael McBrien > On Aug 28, 2016, at 10:50 AM, Michael McBrien <mcb...@verizon.net> wrote: > > Just saw this report go up on eBird, figured it best to get out word to a > wider audience asap. > > A Selasphorus hummingbird was found and

Re: [nysbirds-l] 2nd hand report - Selasphorus Hummingbird, South Fork, Suffolk

2016-08-28 Thread Michael McBrien
to be a Rufous. I'll post photos later. Michael McBrien > On Aug 28, 2016, at 10:50 AM, Michael McBrien wrote: > > Just saw this report go up on eBird, figured it best to get out word to a > wider audience asap. > > A Selasphorus hummingbird was found and photographed by Tim

[nysbirds-l] 2nd hand report - Selasphorus Hummingbird, South Fork, Suffolk

2016-08-28 Thread Michael McBrien
Just saw this report go up on eBird, figured it best to get out word to a wider audience asap. A Selasphorus hummingbird was found and photographed by Tim Brew this morning coming to a hummingbird feeder at the visitor center of Morton NWR on the South Fork. Good luck if you go. I'm enroute

[nysbirds-l] 2nd hand report - Selasphorus Hummingbird, South Fork, Suffolk

2016-08-28 Thread Michael McBrien
Just saw this report go up on eBird, figured it best to get out word to a wider audience asap. A Selasphorus hummingbird was found and photographed by Tim Brew this morning coming to a hummingbird feeder at the visitor center of Morton NWR on the South Fork. Good luck if you go. I'm enroute

Re: [nysbirds-l] Brown Pelicans - Suffolk - Yes 5pm

2016-07-07 Thread Michael McBrien
All four Brown Pelicans are back on the bar in Moriches Inlet, as seen from the bar on the 4 wheel drive road at Cupsogue. Mike McBrien Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 7, 2016, at 2:47 PM, Arie Gilbert wrote: > > The 4 pelicans were present on the sand bar until

Re: [nysbirds-l] Brown Pelicans - Suffolk - Yes 5pm

2016-07-07 Thread Michael McBrien
All four Brown Pelicans are back on the bar in Moriches Inlet, as seen from the bar on the 4 wheel drive road at Cupsogue. Mike McBrien Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 7, 2016, at 2:47 PM, Arie Gilbert wrote: > > The 4 pelicans were present on the sand bar until recently when some boaters >

[nysbirds-l] White-faced Ibis - Captree Island, Suffolk Co

2016-07-03 Thread Michael McBrien
My dad and I just found a White-faced Ibis on the Captree Island marsh. The ibis flock was just flushed when firecrackers went off nearby, but the birds are regrouping and landing in the marsh. The WFIB appears to be an immature with almost no white on its face, but the red facial skin is

[nysbirds-l] White-faced Ibis - Captree Island, Suffolk Co

2016-07-03 Thread Michael McBrien
My dad and I just found a White-faced Ibis on the Captree Island marsh. The ibis flock was just flushed when firecrackers went off nearby, but the birds are regrouping and landing in the marsh. The WFIB appears to be an immature with almost no white on its face, but the red facial skin is

Re: [nysbirds-l] Gray-bellied type Brant - Pt Lookout, Nassau Co

2015-12-30 Thread Michael McBrien
ago when I left. Michael McBrien Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 29, 2015, at 11:35 PM, wrote: > > This afternoon, while searching through brant flocks along the barrier > beaches, I came across an interested brant in the soccer field to the west of > the entrance to the Pt. Look

Re: [nysbirds-l] Gray-bellied type Brant - Pt Lookout, Nassau Co

2015-12-30 Thread Michael McBrien
ago when I left. Michael McBrien Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 29, 2015, at 11:35 PM, <mcb...@verizon.net> wrote: > > This afternoon, while searching through brant flocks along the barrier > beaches, I came across an interested brant in the soccer field to the west of > t

[nysbirds-l] Ross's Goose, Riverhead, Suffolk

2015-11-26 Thread Michael McBrien
My mom and I found a Ross's Goose in the field behind the Reeves Ave Buffalo Farm. There is also a Cackling and blue morph Snow Goose present among about 1500 geese. We are viewing the field from Reeves Ave just west of the farm. Michael McBrien East Patchogue, NY & Bristol, RI Sent fro

[nysbirds-l] Ross's Goose, Riverhead, Suffolk

2015-11-26 Thread Michael McBrien
My mom and I found a Ross's Goose in the field behind the Reeves Ave Buffalo Farm. There is also a Cackling and blue morph Snow Goose present among about 1500 geese. We are viewing the field from Reeves Ave just west of the farm. Michael McBrien East Patchogue, NY & Bristol, RI Sent fro

Re: [nysbirds-l] Randall's Island Cackling Goose + Tennessee Warbler!

2015-01-01 Thread Michael McBrien
. Happy New Year! Michael McBrien East Patchogue, NY > On Jan 1, 2015, at 9:48 AM, Nadir Souirgi wrote: > > Jacob Drucker and I are currently trying to track down and photo document a > molting 1st winter female type Tennessee Warbler in the backstop 42 marsh > area of R

Re: [nysbirds-l] Randall's Island Cackling Goose + Tennessee Warbler!

2015-01-01 Thread Michael McBrien
. Happy New Year! Michael McBrien East Patchogue, NY On Jan 1, 2015, at 9:48 AM, Nadir Souirgi nadi...@gmail.com wrote: Jacob Drucker and I are currently trying to track down and photo document a molting 1st winter female type Tennessee Warbler in the backstop 42 marsh area of Randall's

Fwd: [nysbirds-l] White-faced Ibis -Captree Is. YES

2014-05-17 Thread Michael McBrien
In addition to my previous post, the Stilt Sandpiper also continues in a panne further to the west. Michael McBrien Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Michael McBrien > Date: May 17, 2014 at 4:06:51 PM EDT > To: "NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu" > Subject: [n

[nysbirds-l] White-faced Ibis -Captree Is. YES

2014-05-17 Thread Michael McBrien
this area. Heat distortion is bad but major field marks still discernible (ie, non breeding plumage, red ankles, reddish face, etc ). Good luck if you try for it. Michael McBrien Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastB

[nysbirds-l] White-faced Ibis -Captree Is. YES

2014-05-17 Thread Michael McBrien
. Heat distortion is bad but major field marks still discernible (ie, non breeding plumage, red ankles, reddish face, etc ). Good luck if you try for it. Michael McBrien Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Fwd: [nysbirds-l] White-faced Ibis -Captree Is. YES

2014-05-17 Thread Michael McBrien
In addition to my previous post, the Stilt Sandpiper also continues in a panne further to the west. Michael McBrien Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Michael McBrien mcb...@verizon.net Date: May 17, 2014 at 4:06:51 PM EDT To: NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu

[nysbirds-l] Central Suffolk: Euro GW Teals, Glaucous Gull, Bald Eagles +

2013-03-17 Thread Michael McBrien
birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- 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-archive.com/nysbirds-l

[nysbirds-l] Central Suffolk: Euro GW Teals, Glaucous Gull, Bald Eagles +

2013-03-17 Thread Michael McBrien
birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- 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-archive.com/nysbirds-l

[nysbirds-l] Seven Eurasian Wigeons - West Sayville, Suffolk Co.

2013-03-02 Thread Michael McBrien
) and 3 females. Good birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- 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] North-Central LI: Ross's Goose, Vesper Sparrows +

2013-01-27 Thread Michael McBrien
encountered 5 Vesper Sparrows along Hulse Landing Road in Calverton. Good birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] North-Central LI: Ross's Goose, Vesper Sparrows +

2013-01-27 Thread Michael McBrien
encountered 5 Vesper Sparrows along Hulse Landing Road in Calverton. Good birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Ward Pound Ridge, Westchester Co. - Northern Shrike, Black Vultures

2013-01-20 Thread Michael McBrien
, and a single flyby Common Grackle. Photos of some of today's highlights can be seen at : https://picasaweb.google.com/117391989476777248424/NewYorkBirds2013 # Good birding, Michael McBrien Vice President New York State Young Birders Club -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Ward Pound Ridge, Westchester Co. - Northern Shrike, Black Vultures

2013-01-20 Thread Michael McBrien
, and a single flyby Common Grackle. Photos of some of today's highlights can be seen at : https://picasaweb.google.com/117391989476777248424/NewYorkBirds2013 # Good birding, Michael McBrien Vice President New York State Young Birders Club -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Eastport Pond, Suffolk: LAGU, Great Cormorant++

2013-01-06 Thread Michael McBrien
Canvasback and 7 Redhead were also present. Photos of these birds as well as some photogenic highlights from Montauk yesterday can be seen at: https://picasaweb.google.com/117391989476777248424/NewYorkBirds2013 Good birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Eastport Pond, Suffolk: LAGU, Great Cormorant++

2013-01-06 Thread Michael McBrien
Canvasback and 7 Redhead were also present. Photos of these birds as well as some photogenic highlights from Montauk yesterday can be seen at: https://picasaweb.google.com/117391989476777248424/NewYorkBirds2013 Good birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Bellport Bay Yacht Club, Suffolk - Glaucous Gull +

2012-12-28 Thread Michael McBrien
than all surrounding Herring Gulls, but noticeably paler than any pure LBBG I've seen. It was observed briefly in flight, and possessed a dark shadow on the underside of the flight feathers consistent with dark-mantled gulls. Good winter birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue

[nysbirds-l] Bellport Bay Yacht Club, Suffolk - Glaucous Gull +

2012-12-28 Thread Michael McBrien
than all surrounding Herring Gulls, but noticeably paler than any pure LBBG I've seen. It was observed briefly in flight, and possessed a dark shadow on the underside of the flight feathers consistent with dark-mantled gulls. Good winter birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue

[nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck (YES) ++

2012-12-23 Thread Michael McBrien
the harbor from the Gold Star Battalion Beach. An adult Lesser Black-backed Gull was also present with a large flock of Ring-bills in the southeast corner of the harbor. Good birding, Michael McBrien -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck (YES) ++

2012-12-23 Thread Michael McBrien
the harbor from the Gold Star Battalion Beach. An adult Lesser Black-backed Gull was also present with a large flock of Ring-bills in the southeast corner of the harbor. Good birding, Michael McBrien -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Interesting Small White Goose - Jones Beach

2012-12-02 Thread Michael McBrien
- possibly pointing toward a hybrid. Photos can be seen at the end of this album: https://picasaweb.google.com/117391989476777248424/NewYorkBirds2012 Good birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Interesting Small White Goose - Jones Beach

2012-12-02 Thread Michael McBrien
- possibly pointing toward a hybrid. Photos can be seen at the end of this album: https://picasaweb.google.com/117391989476777248424/NewYorkBirds2012 Good birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] 11/18 - 3 Eurasian Wigeons at Mill Pond, Sayville (Suffolk)

2012-11-19 Thread Michael McBrien
. Good birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- 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-archive.com/nysbirds-l

[nysbirds-l] 11/18 - 3 Eurasian Wigeons at Mill Pond, Sayville (Suffolk)

2012-11-19 Thread Michael McBrien
. Good birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- 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-archive.com/nysbirds-l

[nysbirds-l] South Fork, LI Rarities - Northern Lapwings, Brewer's Blackbird, etc.

2012-11-11 Thread Michael McBrien
also noted on the South Fork today. Good November birding to all, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] South Fork, LI Rarities - Northern Lapwings, Brewer's Blackbird, etc.

2012-11-11 Thread Michael McBrien
on the South Fork today. Good November birding to all, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1

[nysbirds-l] 11/4 East Patchogue Coastal Flight, Suffolk Co. - Large Finch Flight

2012-11-04 Thread Michael McBrien
tallied this morning can be seen at : http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S11960041 Good birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] 11/4 East Patchogue Coastal Flight, Suffolk Co. - Large Finch Flight

2012-11-04 Thread Michael McBrien
tallied this morning can be seen at : http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S11960041 Good birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Central Suffolk Co, LI Post-Sandy Birding

2012-10-30 Thread Michael McBrien
Bellport Bay. In an hour of scoping, from 10:30 - 11:30am, I recorded 1 Leach's Storm Petrel, 1 Northern Gannet, 2 distant shearwater sp, and many scoters moving around. Hopefully more to come later. Good and safe storm birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] Central Suffolk Co, LI Post-Sandy Birding

2012-10-30 Thread Michael McBrien
Bellport Bay. In an hour of scoping, from 10:30 - 11:30am, I recorded 1 Leach's Storm Petrel, 1 Northern Gannet, 2 distant shearwater sp, and many scoters moving around. Hopefully more to come later. Good and safe storm birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] Suffolk Co LBBGs

2012-09-19 Thread Michael McBrien
of approximately 615 Black Skimmers on the lawn to the east of the Boat Basin restrooms. Good storm birding, Michael McBrien -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Suffolk Co LBBGs

2012-09-19 Thread Michael McBrien
of approximately 615 Black Skimmers on the lawn to the east of the Boat Basin restrooms. Good storm birding, Michael McBrien -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] 8/10 - South Shore, LI Birding Notes

2012-08-10 Thread Michael McBrien
number of shorebirds, highlighted by a single White-rumped Sandpiper, as well as a Glossy Ibis Good birding, Michael McBrien -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] 8/10 - South Shore, LI Birding Notes

2012-08-10 Thread Michael McBrien
number of shorebirds, highlighted by a single White-rumped Sandpiper, as well as a Glossy Ibis Good birding, Michael McBrien -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper at Cupsogue, Suffolk Co. 6/14

2012-06-14 Thread Michael McBrien
for this bird. Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- 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-archive.com

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper at Cupsogue, Suffolk Co. 6/14

2012-06-14 Thread Michael McBrien
for this bird. Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- 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-archive.com

[nysbirds-l] 6/3 Cupsogue: One Arctic Tern

2012-06-03 Thread Michael McBrien
This afternoon, before the thundershowers rolled in from the west, my father and I, along with Jim Cullen and his friend Lee, enjoyed a 1st Summer Arctic Tern that was present on the Cupsogue flats at low tide. Two adult Black Terns were also seen. Good Birding, Michael

[nysbirds-l] 6/3 Cupsogue: One Arctic Tern

2012-06-03 Thread Michael McBrien
This afternoon, before the thundershowers rolled in from the west, my father and I, along with Jim Cullen and his friend Lee, enjoyed a 1st Summer Arctic Tern that was present on the Cupsogue flats at low tide. Two adult Black Terns were also seen. Good Birding, Michael

[nysbirds-l] 6/1 Cupsogue, LI: Four Arctic Terns

2012-06-01 Thread Michael McBrien
and a Western Willet. Good Birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http

[nysbirds-l] 6/1 Cupsogue, LI: Four Arctic Terns

2012-06-01 Thread Michael McBrien
and a Western Willet. Good Birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay, Queens: White-faced Ibis, Common Eider, Gull-billed Tern

2012-05-26 Thread Michael McBrien
of the Osprey Platform. Good Birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay, Queens: White-faced Ibis, Common Eider, Gull-billed Tern

2012-05-26 Thread Michael McBrien
of the Osprey Platform. Good Birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1

[nysbirds-l] Smith's Point Sooty Shearwaters & Gulls

2012-05-22 Thread Michael McBrien
. The assemblage of gulls in the parking lot held 6 Lesser Black-backed Gulls (3 1st Summers, 1 2nd Summer, 2 older individuals) as well as a 1st Summer Glaucous Gull. Good Birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Blue Grosbeak Continues at Gilgo

2012-04-25 Thread Michael McBrien
of time and a Sharp-shinned Hawk was noted cruising about the area. Numerous Indigo Buntings continued around the perimeter of the lot as well. Good birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Barrier Beach Migrants: Northern Parula, Vesper Sp., Forster's Terns

2012-04-04 Thread Michael McBrien
, a single adult Lesser Black-backed Gull was present in the eastern-most lot as well as 7 Boat-tailed Grackles. Good Birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Barrier Beach Migrants: Northern Parula, Vesper Sp., Forster's Terns

2012-04-04 Thread Michael McBrien
, a single adult Lesser Black-backed Gull was present in the eastern-most lot as well as 7 Boat-tailed Grackles. Good Birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Suffolk Co., LI Highlights: White-eyed Vireo, Iceland Gull, etc

2012-03-31 Thread Michael McBrien
) and 6 Great Egrets. Approximately 40 Common Eiders remain inside the inlet as well as a single Great Cormorant. Pictures of some of the highlights can be seen at: https://picasaweb.google.com/117391989476777248424/NewYorkBirds2012 # Good Birding, Michael McBrien

[nysbirds-l] Gulls in Bellport Bay, Long Island

2012-02-01 Thread Michael McBrien
found a 1st Winter Glaucous Gull (loafing on the north dock), a very pale 1st Winter Iceland Gull (among the gulls on the bay) , and 5 Lesser Black-backed Gulls (2 adults, 1 3rd Winter, 2 1st Winters). Good Birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Gulls in Bellport Bay, Long Island

2012-02-01 Thread Michael McBrien
found a 1st Winter Glaucous Gull (loafing on the north dock), a very pale 1st Winter Iceland Gull (among the gulls on the bay) , and 5 Lesser Black-backed Gulls (2 adults, 1 3rd Winter, 2 1st Winters). Good Birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Sedge Wren and Barnacle Goose Continue

2012-01-08 Thread Michael McBrien
infrequently and giving brief views during our visit. It worked back and forth on each side of this phragmite line. In addition, around 5:15 this evening, the Barnacle Goose was discernible at the north end of Eastport Pond in the fading light. Good Birding, Michael McBrien East

[nysbirds-l] Sedge Wren and Barnacle Goose Continue

2012-01-08 Thread Michael McBrien
infrequently and giving brief views during our visit. It worked back and forth on each side of this phragmite line. In addition, around 5:15 this evening, the Barnacle Goose was discernible at the north end of Eastport Pond in the fading light. Good Birding, Michael McBrien East

[nysbirds-l] Mountain Bluebird Continues

2011-12-31 Thread Michael McBrien
trellises just off the road, as well as the metal fenceline further out in the field. Good Birding and Happy New Year, Michael McBrien -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Mountain Bluebird Continues

2011-12-31 Thread Michael McBrien
trellises just off the road, as well as the metal fenceline further out in the field. Good Birding and Happy New Year, Michael McBrien -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Gray Kingbird - JBWE

2011-10-15 Thread Michael McBrien
birding, Michael McBrien -- 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-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2

[nysbirds-l] Gray Kingbird - JBWE

2011-10-15 Thread Michael McBrien
birding, Michael McBrien -- 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-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2

[nysbirds-l] Northern Wheatear - Yes

2011-09-07 Thread Michael McBrien
Birding, Michael McBrien -- 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-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html

[nysbirds-l] Northern Wheatear - Yes

2011-09-07 Thread Michael McBrien
Birding, Michael McBrien -- 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-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html

[nysbirds-l] White Ibis Continues

2011-09-03 Thread Michael McBrien
into the open. Good Birding, Michael McBrien -- 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-archive.com

[nysbirds-l] White Ibis Continues

2011-09-03 Thread Michael McBrien
into the open. Good Birding, Michael McBrien -- 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-archive.com

Re: [nysbirds-l] Further Pelican Update

2011-08-30 Thread Michael McBrien
on the jetty tower. Good Birding, Michael McBrien On Aug 30, 2011, at 11:00 AM, Andrew Baksh wrote: FYI... In eBirds the bird was reported to have departed @ 8:30 AM towards Corey Beach where it was not re-found. These were notes from an entry submitted to eBird by Mike

[nysbirds-l] Pelican Update

2011-08-30 Thread Michael McBrien
and by permit though. It was still on the tower at the end of the west jetty when we left around 7:15. Good luck to those who go. Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Brown Pelican Continues

2011-08-30 Thread Michael McBrien
The Brown Pelican seen at the Patchogue River jetty last night is still here as of sunrise this morning. Good Birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [nysbirds-l] Further Pelican Update

2011-08-30 Thread Michael McBrien
on the jetty tower. Good Birding, Michael McBrien On Aug 30, 2011, at 11:00 AM, Andrew Baksh wrote: FYI... In eBirds the bird was reported to have departed @ 8:30 AM towards Corey Beach where it was not re-found. These were notes from an entry submitted to eBird by Mike

[nysbirds-l] South Fork Storm Birds

2011-08-28 Thread Michael McBrien
, a Marbled Godwit, and 2 Whimbrel on the Maidstone Golf Course. We ended our day at Mecox Inlet where we missed the Black-capped Petrel despite much searching, but did see a Bridled Tern and 7 Sandwich Terns. Good Birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue

[nysbirds-l] South Fork Storm Birds

2011-08-28 Thread Michael McBrien
, a Marbled Godwit, and 2 Whimbrel on the Maidstone Golf Course. We ended our day at Mecox Inlet where we missed the Black-capped Petrel despite much searching, but did see a Bridled Tern and 7 Sandwich Terns. Good Birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue

[nysbirds-l] South Fork, LI - WEKI, Greater Shearwater, etc.

2011-08-14 Thread Michael McBrien
Eiders and a male White-winged Scoter at Camp Hero. Good birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Western Kingbird - Montauk

2011-08-14 Thread Michael McBrien
for short periods. Good Birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http

[nysbirds-l] Western Kingbird - Montauk

2011-08-14 Thread Michael McBrien
for short periods. Good Birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http