RE: [nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose at Fort Tilden (not chaseable)

2022-10-28 Thread Steve Walter
inches. Also a very few Pine Siskins and the first of the season Eastern Bluebirds It may not be well known that the latter annually migrate through the western end of Long Island along the shore. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook

RE: [nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose at Fort Tilden (not chaseable)

2022-10-28 Thread Steve Walter
inches. Also a very few Pine Siskins and the first of the season Eastern Bluebirds It may not be well known that the latter annually migrate through the western end of Long Island along the shore. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook

[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose at Fort Tilden (not chaseable)

2022-10-27 Thread Steve Walter
Bluebirds. It may not be well known that the latter annually migrate through the western end of Long Island along the shore. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose at Fort Tilden (not chaseable)

2022-10-27 Thread Steve Walter
Bluebirds. It may not be well known that the latter annually migrate through the western end of Long Island along the shore. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http

Re: [nysbirds-l] Golden plovers and whimbrel in queens

2021-09-24 Thread Steve Walter
to the Whimbrels scattering westward today. Steve Walter On Fri, Sep 24, 2021, 2:21 PM Linda LaBella wrote: > I did see at least one Golden Plover amongst the peeps and one Whimbrel by > itself a little west of the Parking lot on the beach about 45min ago. > > Best, > Linda > > On Fri,

Re: [nysbirds-l] Golden plovers and whimbrel in queens

2021-09-24 Thread Steve Walter
to the Whimbrels scattering westward today. Steve Walter On Fri, Sep 24, 2021, 2:21 PM Linda LaBella wrote: > I did see at least one Golden Plover amongst the peeps and one Whimbrel by > itself a little west of the Parking lot on the beach about 45min ago. > > Best, > Linda > > On Fri,

[nysbirds-l] Stork

2021-05-13 Thread Steve Walter
Was in salt marsh off Baycrest until 15 minutes ago. Then soared up moderately high, and I lost track of it Steve Walter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail

[nysbirds-l] Stork

2021-05-13 Thread Steve Walter
Was in salt marsh off Baycrest until 15 minutes ago. Then soared up moderately high, and I lost track of it Steve Walter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail

[nysbirds-l] Golden Eagle in Queens

2021-04-30 Thread Steve Walter
, it can be debated whether it was even the rarest raptor in the boroughs portion of Long Island just that day. I don't know. There was a Burrowing Owl only a couple of years ago. But I guess a wintering Golden Eagle recently too. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Golden Eagle in Queens

2021-04-30 Thread Steve Walter
, it can be debated whether it was even the rarest raptor in the boroughs portion of Long Island just that day. I don't know. There was a Burrowing Owl only a couple of years ago. But I guess a wintering Golden Eagle recently too. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Spring Migration

2021-02-24 Thread Steve Walter
out trudging through the snow here before today, so I don't know if they're arrivals or had wintered locally (they do that on Alley Creek some years). Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Spring Migration

2021-02-24 Thread Steve Walter
out trudging through the snow here before today, so I don't know if they're arrivals or had wintered locally (they do that on Alley Creek some years). Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

RE: [nysbirds-l] Spotted Towhee (February 12)

2021-02-12 Thread Steve Walter
of the path from where the school can be seen (but staying in the brush). I posted a picture on my web site (along with a few other pictures to which the snow and ice deserve some credit). http://stevewalternature.com/ , select Birds and Recent Work. Steve Walter Bayside, NY

RE: [nysbirds-l] Spotted Towhee (February 12)

2021-02-12 Thread Steve Walter
of the path from where the school can be seen (but staying in the brush). I posted a picture on my web site (along with a few other pictures to which the snow and ice deserve some credit). http://stevewalternature.com/ , select Birds and Recent Work. Steve Walter Bayside, NY

[nysbirds-l] Ferruginous Hawk - Another Perspective

2021-01-20 Thread Steve Walter
94 and 17M, there were at least 12 sitting on roofs in the shopping center. I've posted a picture of the Ferrug at my web site http://stevewalternature.com/ . The photo was taken from County Road 6 (Pulaski Highway). Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastB

[nysbirds-l] Ferruginous Hawk - Another Perspective

2021-01-20 Thread Steve Walter
94 and 17M, there were at least 12 sitting on roofs in the shopping center. I've posted a picture of the Ferrug at my web site http://stevewalternature.com/ . The photo was taken from County Road 6 (Pulaski Highway). Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastB

Re: [nysbirds-l] Sad News for the NY Birding Community

2021-01-18 Thread Steve Walter
would have done that". He was 85 when he said that. We should all be as spry as Sy at 80 . 85 . even 90. He will be missed. Steve Walter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastB

Re: [nysbirds-l] Sad News for the NY Birding Community

2021-01-18 Thread Steve Walter
would have done that". He was 85 when he said that. We should all be as spry as Sy at 80 . 85 . even 90. He will be missed. Steve Walter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastB

Re: [nysbirds-l] Scope - Celery Road

2021-01-18 Thread Steve Walter
I guess I need to ask. Did this scope get to see the Ferruginous Hawk today? How about binoculars? Eyes? Steve Walter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [nysbirds-l] Scope - Celery Road

2021-01-18 Thread Steve Walter
I guess I need to ask. Did this scope get to see the Ferruginous Hawk today? How about binoculars? Eyes? Steve Walter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

RE: [nysbirds-l] Diverse Late Season Morning Flight/Seawatch

2020-12-07 Thread Steve Walter
moved to go out for essentially Goldfinches only. At least those last two Crossbills were maybe the best. Unlike the rest over the last couple of weeks, these stayed for nearly an hour and delighted a few folks with cameras, Steve Walter Bayside From: Steve Walter [mailto:stevewalt

RE: [nysbirds-l] Diverse Late Season Morning Flight/Seawatch

2020-12-07 Thread Steve Walter
moved to go out for essentially Goldfinches only. At least those last two Crossbills were maybe the best. Unlike the rest over the last couple of weeks, these stayed for nearly an hour and delighted a few folks with cameras, Steve Walter Bayside From: Steve Walter [mailto:stevewalt

RE: RE:[nysbirds-l] Red Crossbill Flight (11/28)

2020-11-28 Thread Steve Walter
mean the end. Sometimes patience pays. One more flock of about 12 passed through, without stopping, before the migration watch was wrapped up at 11:00. But I actually did see another flock toward the bay side later on. That group landed. 6 again. A bit of irony. Steve Walter From: Steve Walter

RE: RE:[nysbirds-l] Red Crossbill Flight (11/28)

2020-11-28 Thread Steve Walter
mean the end. Sometimes patience pays. One more flock of about 12 passed through, without stopping, before the migration watch was wrapped up at 11:00. But I actually did see another flock toward the bay side later on. That group landed. 6 again. A bit of irony. Steve Walter From: Steve Walter

RE:[nysbirds-l] Red Crossbill Flight (11/27)

2020-11-27 Thread Steve Walter
ack-capped Chickadees in forsaking their forest homes for a beach vacation. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfiguratio

RE:[nysbirds-l] Red Crossbill Flight (11/27)

2020-11-27 Thread Steve Walter
ack-capped Chickadees in forsaking their forest homes for a beach vacation. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfiguratio

RE:[nysbirds-l] Red Crossbill Flight

2020-11-24 Thread Steve Walter
for a short time. American Goldfinches were way down, too, with only about 600. Pine Siskin is still in the mix, but not many. Steve Walter From: Steve Walter [mailto:swalte...@verizon.net] Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2020 4:12 PM To: NYSBIRDS (nysbird...@list.cornell.edu) Subject: Red

RE:[nysbirds-l] Red Crossbill Flight

2020-11-24 Thread Steve Walter
for a short time. American Goldfinches were way down, too, with only about 600. Pine Siskin is still in the mix, but not many. Steve Walter From: Steve Walter [mailto:swalte...@verizon.net] Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2020 4:12 PM To: NYSBIRDS (nysbird...@list.cornell.edu) Subject: Red

[nysbirds-l] Red Crossbill Flight

2020-11-21 Thread Steve Walter
, and in smaller trees. We can only hope that it happens again. Next northwest wind forecast (in the morning, when it matters) is for November 24 (Tuesday). Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Red Crossbill Flight

2020-11-21 Thread Steve Walter
, and in smaller trees. We can only hope that it happens again. Next northwest wind forecast (in the morning, when it matters) is for November 24 (Tuesday). Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Fort Tilden Diurnal Migrants

2020-10-03 Thread Steve Walter
at the newly opened Sunset Cove Park (next to where the Burrowing Owl was last year). It was extremely lively with phoebes, sparrows, and warblers that don't mind open areas. Looks like a promising site to consider when you're in the area. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Fort Tilden Diurnal Migrants

2020-10-03 Thread Steve Walter
at the newly opened Sunset Cove Park (next to where the Burrowing Owl was last year). It was extremely lively with phoebes, sparrows, and warblers that don't mind open areas. Looks like a promising site to consider when you're in the area. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Fort Tilden Hawk Watch Kickoff

2020-09-11 Thread Steve Walter
Today was the season's first day of coverage at Fort Tilden (Queens), and it started off quite alright. 150 Ospreys highlighted the quite decent for the date total of 225. More northerly winds are in the forecast next week. If anyone is interested in covering, please contact me. Steve Walter

[nysbirds-l] Fort Tilden Hawk Watch Kickoff

2020-09-11 Thread Steve Walter
Today was the season's first day of coverage at Fort Tilden (Queens), and it started off quite alright. 150 Ospreys highlighted the quite decent for the date total of 225. More northerly winds are in the forecast next week. If anyone is interested in covering, please contact me. Steve Walter

[nysbirds-l] JBWR East Pond

2020-09-06 Thread Steve Walter
maybe 20 feet from where I was standing (at the south end). I think it made contact, as the Semi seemed to stumble. But it escaped. Right after that, although I didn't see any sandpipers still close by, it again approached within 20 feet of me. It made for nice head on pictures. Steve Walter

[nysbirds-l] JBWR East Pond

2020-09-06 Thread Steve Walter
maybe 20 feet from where I was standing (at the south end). I think it made contact, as the Semi seemed to stumble. But it escaped. Right after that, although I didn't see any sandpipers still close by, it again approached within 20 feet of me. It made for nice head on pictures. Steve Walter

RE: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge East Pond Update...

2020-07-25 Thread Steve Walter
calling it the way I see it, and it doesn’t look good. Steve Walter From: Steve Walter [mailto:stevewalt...@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2020 6:45 PM To: swalte...@verizon.net Subject: Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge East Pond Update... -- Forwarded message

RE: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge East Pond Update...

2020-07-25 Thread Steve Walter
calling it the way I see it, and it doesn’t look good. Steve Walter From: Steve Walter [mailto:stevewalt...@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2020 6:45 PM To: swalte...@verizon.net Subject: Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge East Pond Update... -- Forwarded message

[nysbirds-l] Possible Sandhill Crane in Queens

2020-04-05 Thread Steve Walter
Turkey Vulture and Osprey (a nice for spring total of 29 today). Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Possible Sandhill Crane in Queens

2020-04-05 Thread Steve Walter
Turkey Vulture and Osprey (a nice for spring total of 29 today). Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Black Vultures in Queens

2020-03-13 Thread Steve Walter
a slight distance east to 234th street for birding in Alley Marsh. The Parks Department prefers that non-golfers park toward the east end of the parking lot. Steve Walter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Black Vultures in Queens

2020-03-13 Thread Steve Walter
a slight distance east to 234th street for birding in Alley Marsh. The Parks Department prefers that non-golfers park toward the east end of the parking lot. Steve Walter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] The Atlas

2020-03-12 Thread Steve Walter
locks. And it's only March 12. The times they are a changin'. Steve Walter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES

[nysbirds-l] The Atlas

2020-03-12 Thread Steve Walter
locks. And it's only March 12. The times they are a changin'. Steve Walter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES

[nysbirds-l] Black Dirt Region

2020-01-30 Thread Steve Walter
https://www.hmana.org/winter-raptor-survey/ . Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- 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] Black Dirt Region

2020-01-30 Thread Steve Walter
https://www.hmana.org/winter-raptor-survey/ . Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- 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] Southern Nassau Updates

2020-01-02 Thread Steve Walter
Duck by the third jetty. Two days too late for the count period, but found today by Ernst is a Lapland Longspur at the top of the swale area at Jones Beach West End 2. Some of these birds were snagged by my camera recently, and can be seen at my web site http://stevewalternature.com/ . Steve Walter

[nysbirds-l] Southern Nassau Updates

2020-01-02 Thread Steve Walter
Duck by the third jetty. Two days too late for the count period, but found today by Ernst is a Lapland Longspur at the top of the swale area at Jones Beach West End 2. Some of these birds were snagged by my camera recently, and can be seen at my web site http://stevewalternature.com/ . Steve Walter

RE: [nysbirds-l] Awareness - Site Fidelity

2019-12-31 Thread Steve Walter
Pink-footed Goose, for example, gets it right and follows a flock of Pink-footed Geese to the correct wintering grounds. Steve From: Timothy Healy [mailto:tp...@cornell.edu] Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 5:00 PM To: Steve Walter Cc: NYSBIRDS Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Awareness - Site

RE: [nysbirds-l] Awareness - Site Fidelity

2019-12-31 Thread Steve Walter
Pink-footed Goose, for example, gets it right and follows a flock of Pink-footed Geese to the correct wintering grounds. Steve From: Timothy Healy [mailto:tp...@cornell.edu] Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 5:00 PM To: Steve Walter Cc: NYSBIRDS Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Awareness - Site

Re: [nysbirds-l] Awareness - Site Fidelity

2019-12-31 Thread Steve Walter
chance of a same rare species reoccurrence (which might or might not be the same individual). One could also pay attention to banded Canada Geese. I sort of do, but I don't have well organized records to refer to at the moment. Steve Walter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

Re: [nysbirds-l] Awareness - Site Fidelity

2019-12-31 Thread Steve Walter
chance of a same rare species reoccurrence (which might or might not be the same individual). One could also pay attention to banded Canada Geese. I sort of do, but I don't have well organized records to refer to at the moment. Steve Walter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Golden-crowned Sparrow Pics and Age

2019-11-20 Thread Steve Walter
similar to the one in figure 48.3 in "Sparrows . The Photographic Guide", which is left undetermined to age. You can look it up for yourself, if you care about that sort of thing. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOM

[nysbirds-l] Golden-crowned Sparrow Pics and Age

2019-11-20 Thread Steve Walter
similar to the one in figure 48.3 in "Sparrows . The Photographic Guide", which is left undetermined to age. You can look it up for yourself, if you care about that sort of thing. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOM

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Update

2019-10-26 Thread Steve Walter
is coming? Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Update

2019-10-26 Thread Steve Walter
is coming? Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon at Jamaica Bay

2019-10-20 Thread Steve Walter
would pass along the idea of continuing to manage it beyond the usual seasonal time frame. We'll see. Also at Jamaica Bay today were a Ferruginous Hawk, Steppe Eagle, and Eagle Owl. For real. Raptorama. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon at Jamaica Bay

2019-10-20 Thread Steve Walter
would pass along the idea of continuing to manage it beyond the usual seasonal time frame. We'll see. Also at Jamaica Bay today were a Ferruginous Hawk, Steppe Eagle, and Eagle Owl. For real. Raptorama. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Clay-colored, Blue Grosbeak

2019-10-15 Thread Steve Walter
and its parent, as well as at least three continuing Marbled Godwits. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Clay-colored, Blue Grosbeak

2019-10-15 Thread Steve Walter
and its parent, as well as at least three continuing Marbled Godwits. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Dickcissel in Queens

2019-10-07 Thread Steve Walter
There's a Dickcissel present in the Oakland Lake Meadow section of Alley Pond Park in Queens. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Dickcissel in Queens

2019-10-07 Thread Steve Walter
There's a Dickcissel present in the Oakland Lake Meadow section of Alley Pond Park in Queens. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] JBWR Hudsonian Godwit / Long-billed Dowitchers

2019-10-05 Thread Steve Walter
I can't say whether the Avocets are still around. Also at the south end, two Snow Geese are in. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] JBWR Hudsonian Godwit / Long-billed Dowitchers

2019-10-05 Thread Steve Walter
I can't say whether the Avocets are still around. Also at the south end, two Snow Geese are in. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach: Marbled Godwits, Gull-billed Tern, Empi

2019-09-27 Thread Steve Walter
as that, and it is kind of late. Acadian? Gotta study up on primary projections. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach: Marbled Godwits, Gull-billed Tern, Empi

2019-09-27 Thread Steve Walter
as that, and it is kind of late. Acadian? Gotta study up on primary projections. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Fort Tilden

2019-09-07 Thread Steve Walter
Cloudless Sulphurs emigrating north. Few Monarchs at this point. Lots of Buckeyes around. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Fort Tilden

2019-09-07 Thread Steve Walter
Cloudless Sulphurs emigrating north. Few Monarchs at this point. Lots of Buckeyes around. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Rich Kelly Arrangements

2019-09-07 Thread Steve Walter
ion-cemeteries/dri ving-directions-st-charles-resurrection/ WARNING:S. Charles in nowhere near the other locations. It's quite a long drive away. Just over an hour is you take highways. One way. Steve Walter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm h

[nysbirds-l] Rich Kelly Arrangements

2019-09-07 Thread Steve Walter
ion-cemeteries/dri ving-directions-st-charles-resurrection/ WARNING:S. Charles in nowhere near the other locations. It's quite a long drive away. Just over an hour is you take highways. One way. Steve Walter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm h

[nysbirds-l] More Nighthawks

2019-08-31 Thread Steve Walter
. The site is also well south of Croton Point, so those would all have been different birds. Who knows how many were moving through on a broad front? Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] More Nighthawks

2019-08-31 Thread Steve Walter
. The site is also well south of Croton Point, so those would all have been different birds. Who knows how many were moving through on a broad front? Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Black Terns at Jones Beach

2019-08-22 Thread Steve Walter
hand?). Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Black Terns at Jones Beach

2019-08-22 Thread Steve Walter
hand?). Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- 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

RE: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End Brown Pelican (Yesterday's)

2019-08-09 Thread Steve Walter
at Jones Beach. Throw in two Royal Terns that flew in and flew out. Steve Walter From: Steve Walter [mailto:stevewalt...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2019 5:37 PM To: Steve Walter Subject: Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End Brown Pelican now at Coast Guard Station

RE: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End Brown Pelican (Yesterday's)

2019-08-09 Thread Steve Walter
at Jones Beach. Throw in two Royal Terns that flew in and flew out. Steve Walter From: Steve Walter [mailto:stevewalt...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2019 5:37 PM To: Steve Walter Subject: Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End Brown Pelican now at Coast Guard Station

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay and Caspian Terns

2019-08-04 Thread Steve Walter
in area (where hard to see). Id's were only possible on birds flying in or out (mostly the two Semis). I'd bet against that being a viable roosting spot when the park eventually opens to the public. Hopefully, the East Pond becomes a more reliable high tide refuge by then. Steve Walter Bayside, NY

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay and Caspian Terns

2019-08-04 Thread Steve Walter
in area (where hard to see). Id's were only possible on birds flying in or out (mostly the two Semis). I'd bet against that being a viable roosting spot when the park eventually opens to the public. Hopefully, the East Pond becomes a more reliable high tide refuge by then. Steve Walter Bayside, NY

[nysbirds-l] Nighthawk at JBWR

2019-05-11 Thread Steve Walter
Sitting in the open on a dead tree. Along main trail, go past bird blind. Beyond fork to firebreak. Can be seen from firebreak or main trail S.Walter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave

[nysbirds-l] Nighthawk at JBWR

2019-05-11 Thread Steve Walter
Sitting in the open on a dead tree. Along main trail, go past bird blind. Beyond fork to firebreak. Can be seen from firebreak or main trail S.Walter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave

RE:[nysbirds-l] Summer Tanager in Cunningham Park

2019-05-04 Thread Steve Walter
What looked to me to be a different Summer Tanager visited the water feature in Cunningham Park this afternoon. Earlier in the day, Ian Resnick had one in a northern section of Alley Pond Park. So there are few to go around in Queens. Steve Walter Bayside, NY From: Steve Walter

RE:[nysbirds-l] Summer Tanager in Cunningham Park

2019-05-04 Thread Steve Walter
What looked to me to be a different Summer Tanager visited the water feature in Cunningham Park this afternoon. Earlier in the day, Ian Resnick had one in a northern section of Alley Pond Park. So there are few to go around in Queens. Steve Walter Bayside, NY From: Steve Walter

[nysbirds-l] Summer Tanager in Cunningham Park

2019-05-02 Thread Steve Walter
A Summer Tanager made a couple of visits to a water feature in Cunningham Park in Queens. Lots of other birds, as well, but no list from me. I have nothing to promote. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Summer Tanager in Cunningham Park

2019-05-02 Thread Steve Walter
A Summer Tanager made a couple of visits to a water feature in Cunningham Park in Queens. Lots of other birds, as well, but no list from me. I have nothing to promote. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Alley Pond Park Black Vultures, Yellow-throated Warbler

2019-04-24 Thread Steve Walter
he advance of spring was evident at APEC in the form of first of season Green Darner, Italian Wall Lizard, and Mud Fiddler Crab. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULE

[nysbirds-l] Alley Pond Park Black Vultures, Yellow-throated Warbler

2019-04-24 Thread Steve Walter
he advance of spring was evident at APEC in the form of first of season Green Darner, Italian Wall Lizard, and Mud Fiddler Crab. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULE

Re: [nysbirds-l] Black-necked Stilt & 2 American Golden-Plovers continue at Nickerson Beach...

2019-04-23 Thread Steve Walter
Stilt continues this morning in the big pool. Looks great in the sunlight. Have not seen the Plovers so far. Steve Walter On Mon, Apr 22, 2019, 3:41 PM Andrew Baksh wrote: > A few of us who had staked out the known location of the Black-necked > Stilt were just now rewarded with sati

Re: [nysbirds-l] Black-necked Stilt & 2 American Golden-Plovers continue at Nickerson Beach...

2019-04-23 Thread Steve Walter
Stilt continues this morning in the big pool. Looks great in the sunlight. Have not seen the Plovers so far. Steve Walter On Mon, Apr 22, 2019, 3:41 PM Andrew Baksh wrote: > A few of us who had staked out the known location of the Black-necked > Stilt were just now rewarded with sati

[nysbirds-l] Black-necked Stilt at Nickerson

2019-04-21 Thread Steve Walter
is getting through. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Black-necked Stilt at Nickerson

2019-04-21 Thread Steve Walter
is getting through. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- 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

RE:[nysbirds-l] Black Vulture in Queens

2019-04-13 Thread Steve Walter
like fish. Other interesting moment of the day - a high kettle of 17 (seemingly migrating) Fish Crows (or at least their version of a kettle). Steve Walter From: Steve Walter [mailto:swalte...@verizon.net] Sent: Monday, April 08, 2019 6:32 PM To: NYSBIRDS (nysbird...@list.cornell.edu

RE:[nysbirds-l] Black Vulture in Queens

2019-04-13 Thread Steve Walter
like fish. Other interesting moment of the day - a high kettle of 17 (seemingly migrating) Fish Crows (or at least their version of a kettle). Steve Walter From: Steve Walter [mailto:swalte...@verizon.net] Sent: Monday, April 08, 2019 6:32 PM To: NYSBIRDS (nysbird...@list.cornell.edu

RE: [nysbirds-l] Interesting raptor, Ulster County

2019-04-09 Thread Steve Walter
[mailto:mike...@optonline.net] Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2019 6:43 AM To: Steve Walter Cc: NYSBIRDS Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Interesting raptor, Ulster County How about the heavy blackish line through the eye- does Red-shouldered typically look that heavily marked or might it be an artifact

RE: [nysbirds-l] Interesting raptor, Ulster County

2019-04-09 Thread Steve Walter
[mailto:mike...@optonline.net] Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2019 6:43 AM To: Steve Walter Cc: NYSBIRDS Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Interesting raptor, Ulster County How about the heavy blackish line through the eye- does Red-shouldered typically look that heavily marked or might it be an artifact

Re: [nysbirds-l] Interesting raptor, Ulster County

2019-04-08 Thread Steve Walter
. I don't see crescents to clinch Red-shoulder, but the pictures aren't great. There's an old axiom at hawk watches. If you think you have a Goshawk and it turns out to be a Buteo, then it's a Red-shouldered. Or is it the other way around? Steve Walter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

Re: [nysbirds-l] Interesting raptor, Ulster County

2019-04-08 Thread Steve Walter
. I don't see crescents to clinch Red-shoulder, but the pictures aren't great. There's an old axiom at hawk watches. If you think you have a Goshawk and it turns out to be a Buteo, then it's a Red-shouldered. Or is it the other way around? Steve Walter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Black Vulture in Queens

2019-04-08 Thread Steve Walter
not too far away. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Black Vulture in Queens

2019-04-08 Thread Steve Walter
not too far away. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- 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

Re: [nysbirds-l] Pacific loon query

2019-02-05 Thread Steve Walter
into a better viewing spot. But I have not seen any reports yet today. High tide is around noon, for whatever effect that might have. Steve Walter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http

Re: [nysbirds-l] Pacific loon query

2019-02-05 Thread Steve Walter
into a better viewing spot. But I have not seen any reports yet today. High tide is around noon, for whatever effect that might have. Steve Walter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http

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