Re:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] Inwood Hill Park Yellow-throated Warbler

2013-04-27 Thread Sam Stuart
The Yellow-throated Warbler is still here in Inwood foraging just uphill from where Nadir described. Seems to be making a 20-30min loop of the hillside. So hangout and watch the trees to see him as he's no longer singing. Thanks, Sam Stuart On Apr 27, 2013, at 10:22 AM, "Nadir So

[nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck still present in Smithtown LI

2013-02-02 Thread Sam Stuart
All The male Tufted Duck is still on Stump Pond in Blydenburg County Park, Smithtown Long Island. Enjoy Sam -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Selasphorus Hummingbird in Manhattan

2012-11-11 Thread Sam Stuart
All, This afternoon there was a Selasphorus hummingbird in the Heather Gardens at Fort Tryon, Washington Heights. It wasn't flying much, mostly stayed perched high up in a tree. Based on what I could see of the bird, I'd guess it's an immature male. Judging from the amount of green on the

[nysbirds-l] Selasphorus Hummingbird in Manhattan

2012-11-11 Thread Sam Stuart
All, This afternoon there was a Selasphorus hummingbird in the Heather Gardens at Fort Tryon, Washington Heights. It wasn't flying much, mostly stayed perched high up in a tree. Based on what I could see of the bird, I'd guess it's an immature male. Judging from the amount of green on the

[nysbirds-l] Western Kingbird - Midtown Manhattan

2012-11-05 Thread Sam Stuart
All, A Western Kingbird flew over the intersection of 34th and 3rd in Murray Hill, Manhattan today at 1:30pm today. The bird was moving North up 3rd avenue and perched on a few rooftops. I managed to get one horrible picture of the bird which you can see here:

[nysbirds-l] Western Kingbird - Midtown Manhattan

2012-11-05 Thread Sam Stuart
All, A Western Kingbird flew over the intersection of 34th and 3rd in Murray Hill, Manhattan today at 1:30pm today. The bird was moving North up 3rd avenue and perched on a few rooftops. I managed to get one horrible picture of the bird which you can see here:

[nysbirds-l] Evening Grosbeak & WW Crossbill at Central Park

2012-11-04 Thread Sam Stuart
All - Areas around the Harlem Meer and Great Hill in the North end of Central Park were very productive today. Highlights included: White-winged Crossbill - 1 red male type see flying overhead by Harlem Meer 9amRed-shouldered Hawk - adults and young seen from several locationsAmerican Pipit -

[nysbirds-l] Evening Grosbeak WW Crossbill at Central Park

2012-11-04 Thread Sam Stuart
All - Areas around the Harlem Meer and Great Hill in the North end of Central Park were very productive today. Highlights included: White-winged Crossbill - 1 red male type see flying overhead by Harlem Meer 9amRed-shouldered Hawk - adults and young seen from several locationsAmerican Pipit -

Re: [nysbirds-l] Knee jerk reaction to 2 guys that just didn't get it

2012-02-06 Thread Sam Stuart
and sedentary species that are more susceptible to disturbances. These species should probably be documented on eBird (www.eBird.org<http://www.ebird.org/>) and the NY State Avian Records Committee ( http://nybirds.org/NYSARC/nysarcform2.htm) rather than the list serve. Thanks, Sam

Re: [nysbirds-l] Knee jerk reaction to 2 guys that just didn't get it

2012-02-06 Thread Sam Stuart
and sedentary species that are more susceptible to disturbances. These species should probably be documented on eBird (www.eBird.orghttp://www.ebird.org/) and the NY State Avian Records Committee ( http://nybirds.org/NYSARC/nysarcform2.htm) rather than the list serve. Thanks, Sam Stuart On Mon

[nysbirds-l] White-fronted Goose & Rusty Blackbirds & Small Canada Geese - Van Cortlandt Park

2012-01-16 Thread Sam Stuart
: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pasurfbird/6710520401/in/photostream/ Unfortunately, there were no Cackling Geese among the large flock. All in all a very nice afternoon at Van Cortlandt Park! -Sam Stuart Manhattan @surfbird917 http://www.flickr.com/photos/pasurfbird/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] White-fronted Goose Rusty Blackbirds Small Canada Geese - Van Cortlandt Park

2012-01-16 Thread Sam Stuart
: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pasurfbird/6710520401/in/photostream/ Unfortunately, there were no Cackling Geese among the large flock. All in all a very nice afternoon at Van Cortlandt Park! -Sam Stuart Manhattan @surfbird917 http://www.flickr.com/photos/pasurfbird/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon & Eared Grebe today at Jamaica Bay

2012-01-14 Thread Sam Stuart
viewed from the trail that follows the southern perimeter of the East Pond. Sam Stuart, Manhattan @surfbird917 http://www.flickr.com/photos/pasurfbird/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Central Park - 80 species including Blue Grosbeak & possible Golden Eagle

2010-10-02 Thread Sam Stuart
All, Birding the park today with Rhys Marsh was consistently good and we found new species in many places. We began at Strawberry field and finished up in the North Woods, finding new species at every stop. Highlights included a young Blue Grosbeak on the Great Hill, a Black-billed Cuckoo at the

[nysbirds-l] Central Park - 80 species including Blue Grosbeak possible Golden Eagle

2010-10-02 Thread Sam Stuart
All, Birding the park today with Rhys Marsh was consistently good and we found new species in many places. We began at Strawberry field and finished up in the North Woods, finding new species at every stop. Highlights included a young Blue Grosbeak on the Great Hill, a Black-billed Cuckoo at the

[nysbirds-l] Central Park - Migrants & Japanese Quail 8/28

2010-08-28 Thread Sam Stuart
-breasted Nuthatch and I continued to see / hear several of them around the North Woods. There was probably 6 in total which seems like a lot for this time of year. Regardless it's a bird I always enjoy seeing and was just one of around 52 species I had for the day. Sam Stuart NYC

[nysbirds-l] Central Park - Migrants Japanese Quail 8/28

2010-08-28 Thread Sam Stuart
-breasted Nuthatch and I continued to see / hear several of them around the North Woods. There was probably 6 in total which seems like a lot for this time of year. Regardless it's a bird I always enjoy seeing and was just one of around 52 species I had for the day. Sam Stuart NYC

[nysbirds-l] Central Park / Strawberry Field Warblers 14+ Spc this AM

2009-09-09 Thread Sam Stuart
for a pretty good day for today! Sam Stuart NYC *Tweet your New York *City bird sightings* using the tag #birdnyc *Tweet your New York *State Rarities* using the tag #nysrba -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Central Park / Strawberry Field Warblers 14+ Spc this AM

2009-09-09 Thread Sam Stuart
for a pretty good day for today! Sam Stuart NYC *Tweet your New York *City bird sightings* using the tag #birdnyc *Tweet your New York *State Rarities* using the tag #nysrba -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Central Park birds, including Hooded Warbler

2009-09-04 Thread Sam Stuart
looking for hawks I got to see great numbers of them, one of which was eaten by a passing Merlin. Should be a good weekend for birding! Sam Stuart NYC -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Temporary archive: http

[nysbirds-l] Central Park birds, including Hooded Warbler

2009-09-04 Thread Sam Stuart
looking for hawks I got to see great numbers of them, one of which was eaten by a passing Merlin. Should be a good weekend for birding! Sam Stuart NYC -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Temporary archive: http

[nysbirds-l] Central Park birds, including Hooded Warbler

2009-09-04 Thread Sam Stuart
looking for hawks I got to see great numbers of them, one of which was eaten by a passing Merlin. Should be a good weekend for birding! Sam Stuart NYC -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Temporary archive: http