Re: [nysbirds-l] question Purple Finches

Small flocks of juncos have arrived in Ulster County, along with both kinglets. Larry, a friend of mine who lives in Ossining saw his first of season junco today. Tom Rhindress High Falls, NY On Tue, Oct 20, 2020, 11:14 PM Jonathan Perez wrote: > I had about three purple finches at greenwood

Re: [nysbirds-l] question Purple Finches

Small flocks of juncos have arrived in Ulster County, along with both kinglets. Larry, a friend of mine who lives in Ossining saw his first of season junco today. Tom Rhindress High Falls, NY On Tue, Oct 20, 2020, 11:14 PM Jonathan Perez wrote: > I had about three purple finches at greenwood

[nysbirds-l] Belted kingfisher question

To the group, especially my fellow Upstaters, I live in Ulster County, with approximately 1000 feet of frontage along Roundout Creek. During the summers of 2017 and 2018, I would see/hear kingfishers daily. This summer I have observed them 2 or 3 times. Are others seeing a similar lack of

[nysbirds-l] Belted kingfisher question

To the group, especially my fellow Upstaters, I live in Ulster County, with approximately 1000 feet of frontage along Roundout Creek. During the summers of 2017 and 2018, I would see/hear kingfishers daily. This summer I have observed them 2 or 3 times. Are others seeing a similar lack of

[nysbirds-l] Bald eagles during daily commute

31 bald eagles seen in Croton Bay (area between Croton Point Park's southern tip and Metro North Hudson line tracks) while on 11 AM local train to NYC. 25 on broken ice floes, plus 6 in one tree. estimated at 2/3 juveniles. This weekend's Eaglefest might not be a bust. Also two adults on

[nysbirds-l] Bald eagles during daily commute

31 bald eagles seen in Croton Bay (area between Croton Point Park's southern tip and Metro North Hudson line tracks) while on 11 AM local train to NYC. 25 on broken ice floes, plus 6 in one tree. estimated at 2/3 juveniles. This weekend's Eaglefest might not be a bust. Also two adults on

[nysbirds-l] Peregrine falcon, Yorktown Heights, NY

On my way commuting to work today, May 10, around 10:40 AM got an unexpected surprise sighting. I was driving south on the Taconic State Parkway on the bridge that crosses the New Croton Reservoir. Peregrine falcon flew slowly over and along the bridge 20 feet above the car. Great view from

[nysbirds-l] Peregrine falcon, Yorktown Heights, NY

On my way commuting to work today, May 10, around 10:40 AM got an unexpected surprise sighting. I was driving south on the Taconic State Parkway on the bridge that crosses the New Croton Reservoir. Peregrine falcon flew slowly over and along the bridge 20 feet above the car. Great view from

Re: [nysbirds-l] Central Park Reservoir - Merlin

and on path just north of Transverse Road #4. Thomas Rhindress On Wed, Nov 4, 2015 at 1:32 PM, Patricia Pollock wrote: > 11/4/15, Wednesday morning > Pat Pollock > > A Merlin spotted northeast end of Reservoir about 10 am or so and was > still there after I'd circled the loop.

Re: [nysbirds-l] Central Park Reservoir - Merlin

and on path just north of Transverse Road #4. Thomas Rhindress On Wed, Nov 4, 2015 at 1:32 PM, Patricia Pollock <ppoll9...@yahoo.com> wrote: > 11/4/15, Wednesday morning > Pat Pollock > > A Merlin spotted northeast end of Reservoir about 10 am or so and was > still there after

Re: [nysbirds-l] Unknown mammal - escaped illegal pet @ Jamaica Bay East Pond Trail

Agree, It is a kinkajou - *Potos flavus *- native to Central America and northern South America. Member of the raccoon family Procyonidae*. *Also illegal to keep in NYC according to the ASPCA website*.* Who would one contact to attempt a capture? Tom Rhindress - Yorktown Heights, NY --

Re: [nysbirds-l] Unknown mammal - escaped illegal pet @ Jamaica Bay East Pond Trail

Agree, It is a kinkajou - *Potos flavus *- native to Central America and northern South America. Member of the raccoon family Procyonidae*. *Also illegal to keep in NYC according to the ASPCA website*.* Who would one contact to attempt a capture? Tom Rhindress - Yorktown Heights, NY --

[nysbirds-l] Croton-Harmon osprey

The osprey pair that nests on the cell tower at the Croton-Harmon train station are back on the nest. One is currently tearing apart a fish atop the tower as I write this (waiting on the Track 4 platform) Tom Rhindress Yorktown Heights -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Croton-Harmon osprey

The osprey pair that nests on the cell tower at the Croton-Harmon train station are back on the nest. One is currently tearing apart a fish atop the tower as I write this (waiting on the Track 4 platform) Tom Rhindress Yorktown Heights -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Any gyrfalcon sightings today? Feb 14?

Wondering if it is worth the 1.5 hour drive to search the back roads near. Blue Chip Farms for the gyrfalcon. Haven't seen any updates here or on ebird since yesterday. Thank you in advance Tom Rhindress and Sarah Galbraith -- - Payroll Assistant @ *Checks and

[nysbirds-l] Bald Eagles at Croton-on-Hudson 1/27

I commute to NYC via the train that runs along the Hudson River from Croton-Harmon station. Today, the day of "the blizzard that wasn't", was the first day this winter I have seen more than a single bald eagle. Eight bald eagles, both immature and adult, perched in trees above phragmites on north

[nysbirds-l] Bald Eagles at Croton-on-Hudson 1/27

I commute to NYC via the train that runs along the Hudson River from Croton-Harmon station. Today, the day of the blizzard that wasn't, was the first day this winter I have seen more than a single bald eagle. Eight bald eagles, both immature and adult, perched in trees above phragmites on north

[nysbirds-l] After Work Wander through Central Park

In full disclosure, we are not a regular Central Park birders, since my wife and I live in northern Westchester County. As a result my pinpointing of park landmarks will be shaky at best. However, after this weekend's reports we decided to try our luck after work in Times Square. We entered the

[nysbirds-l] After Work Wander through Central Park

In full disclosure, we are not a regular Central Park birders, since my wife and I live in northern Westchester County. As a result my pinpointing of park landmarks will be shaky at best. However, after this weekend's reports we decided to try our luck after work in Times Square. We entered the

Re:[nysbirds-l] Feather ID and Spring yard birds in Yorktown Heights, NY

Thanks everyone. The overwhelming consensus seems to be ring-necked pheasant. I had eliminated that as an option due to it being listed as rare and declining in Westchester County and my impression that pheasants are field/pasture birds which are also lacking in the area it was found. Then again

[nysbirds-l] Feather ID and Spring yard birds in Yorktown Heights, NY

I'm in need of some assistance in IDing a feather. A friend sent me this photo and asked what it was. My first couple of guesses seem to be way off given habitat and a quick search of online bird images. I won't share my thoughts on ID so as to not influence the masses or embarrass myself :)

[nysbirds-l] Feather ID and Spring yard birds in Yorktown Heights, NY

I'm in need of some assistance in IDing a feather. A friend sent me this photo and asked what it was. My first couple of guesses seem to be way off given habitat and a quick search of online bird images. I won't share my thoughts on ID so as to not influence the masses or embarrass myself :)

Re:[nysbirds-l] Feather ID and Spring yard birds in Yorktown Heights, NY

Thanks everyone. The overwhelming consensus seems to be ring-necked pheasant. I had eliminated that as an option due to it being listed as rare and declining in Westchester County and my impression that pheasants are field/pasture birds which are also lacking in the area it was found. Then again

[nysbirds-l] Eagles from the train, Part II

, looks like Eaglefest on Feb 8 could be good. Little ice on Croton Reservoir yet, just in the inlets and bays Thomas Rhindress -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Eagles from the train, Part II

, looks like Eaglefest on Feb 8 could be good. Little ice on Croton Reservoir yet, just in the inlets and bays Thomas Rhindress -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Snowy owl east of Piermont

While on the Metro-North Hudson line 10:50 from Croton, I just spotted a snowy owl flying south being mobbed by crows on east bank of Hudson just south of Tapanzee Bridge -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Pileated WPs mating

While out doing yard work, my wife and I were treated to quite a show in our backyard this afternoon in northern Yorktown Heights, NY. A single pileated called nearby, then an answering call from much further away. A few minutes later we had a pair of pileated woodpeckers doing a short vocal

[nysbirds-l] Pileated WPs mating

While out doing yard work, my wife and I were treated to quite a show in our backyard this afternoon in northern Yorktown Heights, NY. A single pileated called nearby, then an answering call from much further away. A few minutes later we had a pair of pileated woodpeckers doing a short vocal

[nysbirds-l] Woodcock - Yorktown Heights

and has a VERY healthy worm population. There are some undeveloped wet, wooded areas about 1/2 mile away. Any ideas as to why this bird has settled here and whether it may stay the season? Thanks in advance Thomas Rhindress -- <http://goog_1544726016> - Payroll Assistant @ *

[nysbirds-l] Woodcock - Yorktown Heights

and has a VERY healthy worm population. There are some undeveloped wet, wooded areas about 1/2 mile away. Any ideas as to why this bird has settled here and whether it may stay the season? Thanks in advance Thomas Rhindress -- http://goog_1544726016 - Payroll Assistant @ *Checks

[nysbirds-l] Snow geese in Yorktown Heights, NY

Was out in the yard stacking wood and had a flock of ~70 snow geese fly over the yard. All white morph as far as I could see (no binocs and misty). Flock was in a broken V, behaving as though they were searching for a landing site. Flying very low, came in from NE and circled yard heading NW.

[nysbirds-l] Snow geese in Yorktown Heights, NY

Was out in the yard stacking wood and had a flock of ~70 snow geese fly over the yard. All white morph as far as I could see (no binocs and misty). Flock was in a broken V, behaving as though they were searching for a landing site. Flying very low, came in from NE and circled yard heading NW.

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park NYC 5-6 pm 5/1/12

Bright sun, no clouds. First time urban birder. I work in Manhattan, but have never brought binocs. Birded south side along 40th, mostly in corner nearest library (activity greatest in areas where canopy was still in the late afternoon sun) All in plane trees unless otherwise noted. Male

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park NYC 5-6 pm 5/1/12

Bright sun, no clouds. First time urban birder. I work in Manhattan, but have never brought binocs. Birded south side along 40th, mostly in corner nearest library (activity greatest in areas where canopy was still in the late afternoon sun) All in plane trees unless otherwise noted. Male

[nysbirds-l] Buttercup West Audubon Dutchess County 4/29

Birded the western section this afternoon (first time visit): Sunny, windy (10-15 mph) Few leaves have emerged in comparison to NYC and Westchester County (2-3 weeks behind those southern lats). Few birds seen overall: *Highlights* 1 black crowned night heron - hunting 1 blue grey gnatcatcher

[nysbirds-l] Buttercup West Audubon Dutchess County 4/29

Birded the western section this afternoon (first time visit): Sunny, windy (10-15 mph) Few leaves have emerged in comparison to NYC and Westchester County (2-3 weeks behind those southern lats). Few birds seen overall: *Highlights* 1 black crowned night heron - hunting 1 blue grey gnatcatcher

[nysbirds-l] Orange County Geese - Thursday report

the center of town. Stay dry, *Thomas Rhindress* - *Yorktown Heights, NY* • Nature Photographer • NY State Certified Earth Science & Biology Teacher • Homemaker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) h

[nysbirds-l] Orange County Geese - Thursday report

. Stay dry, *Thomas Rhindress* - *Yorktown Heights, NY* • Nature Photographer • NY State Certified Earth Science Biology Teacher • Homemaker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bald Eagles/Hudson River

of the Hudson. Are there similar locales on the western shore? My wife and I recently spotted more than we could count kettling on the western shore as viewed from George's Island County Park *Thomas Rhindress* - *Yorktown Heights, NY* • Nature Photographer • NY State Certified Earth Science & Bio

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bald Eagles/Hudson River

of the Hudson. Are there similar locales on the western shore? My wife and I recently spotted more than we could count kettling on the western shore as viewed from George's Island County Park *Thomas Rhindress* - *Yorktown Heights, NY* • Nature Photographer • NY State Certified Earth Science Biology

[nysbirds-l] Kinglets - Mt Beacon, Beacon, NY

near the tramway ruins. Have also seen LOTS of golden-crowned kinglets at Harriman State Park over the last few weeks. Tom Rhindress *Thomas Rhindress* *Nature & Landscape photographer Educational Consultant - Visual presentation technology integration NYS Certified Earth Science and Bio

[nysbirds-l] Kinglets - Mt Beacon, Beacon, NY

near the tramway ruins. Have also seen LOTS of golden-crowned kinglets at Harriman State Park over the last few weeks. Tom Rhindress *Thomas Rhindress* *Nature Landscape photographer Educational Consultant - Visual presentation technology integration NYS Certified Earth Science and Biology teacher

[nysbirds-l] Great blue herons in SE NY (or lack thereof)?

ve up Rte 22 through Rensselaer and Washington Counties earlier this week and saw many by comparison (`10 in a day not really spent birding) to what we've seen here. *Thomas Rhindress* *Nature & Landscape photographer Educational Consultant - Visual presentation technology integration NYS Certified E

[nysbirds-l] Peregrine and Black Vultures - Bear Mountain Bridge

. Perhaps the northward passerine movement will happen this week. *Thomas Rhindress* *Nature & Landscape photographer Educational Consultant - Visual presentation technology integration NYS Certified Earth Science and Biology teacher* -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding

Re: [nysbirds-l] Eagle expedition

One has to know when and where to look. The lack of ice has, I think, kept the lower Hudson Valley bald eagles spread out. With the onset of sustained cold temperatures creating ice on the reservoirs, the bald eagles should be more and more concentrated as they seek edges of open water/ice.

Re: [nysbirds-l] Eagle expedition

One has to know when and where to look. The lack of ice has, I think, kept the lower Hudson Valley bald eagles spread out. With the onset of sustained cold temperatures creating ice on the reservoirs, the bald eagles should be more and more concentrated as they seek edges of open water/ice.