[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

A very rainy day at the Saturday morning bird walk produced all the usual birds and a female ROSE BREASTED GROSBEAK eating sunflower seeds someone had thrown down. Good Birding, Debbie Becker BirdingAroundNYC.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re: [nysbirds-l] Female Rose Breasted Grosbeak

Sorry - meant to add this to the thread. NYBG has been frozen, as much of the NYC area. Our crabapples and any other fruit/seed producing trees have been stripped bare with some strands left. If the grosbeak over wintered at the zoo there would have been more available food. In the last two

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

A very rainy day at the Saturday morning bird walk produced all the usual birds and a female ROSE BREASTED GROSBEAK eating sunflower seeds someone had thrown down. Good Birding, Debbie Becker BirdingAroundNYC.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Couch's Kingbird - No

The kingbird was not seen from 11am- 1pm when I left. We looked on Jane St and Abington Square. Many birders are scouting the area trying to find it. If anyone is interested I have some photos here: http://www.birdingaroundnyc.com/couchs-kingbird--fall-birds-2014.html Debbie Becker

[nysbirds-l] Couch's Kingbird - No

The kingbird was not seen from 11am- 1pm when I left. We looked on Jane St and Abington Square. Many birders are scouting the area trying to find it. If anyone is interested I have some photos here: http://www.birdingaroundnyc.com/couchs-kingbird--fall-birds-2014.html Debbie Becker

[nysbirds-l] Couch's Kingbird YES!

Flew from Abington Sq west- most likely Washington and Jane. Many birders in the area and bird is being seen at alternate locations. Good luck! Debbie Becker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Couch's Kingbird YES!

Flew from Abington Sq west- most likely Washington and Jane. Many birders in the area and bird is being seen at alternate locations. Good luck! Debbie Becker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

Excellent birding day at NYBG. We started out by chasing a TREE SPARROW that darted through the birches in the Native Plant Garden. A small flash caught our eyes and an ORANGE CROWNED WARBLER jumped up and then quickly down. Suddenly a flock of small birds flew by our heads landing in an

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

Excellent birding day at NYBG. We started out by chasing a TREE SPARROW that darted through the birches in the Native Plant Garden. A small flash caught our eyes and an ORANGE CROWNED WARBLER jumped up and then quickly down. Suddenly a flock of small birds flew by our heads landing in an

[nysbirds-l] Turtle Cove, Pelham Bay Park

Turtle Cove at Pelham Bay Park also turned out to be a sparrow paradise. Savannah White crowned Vesper American Tree Field Swamp Song White throated Peregrine falcon Sharp shinned hawk Common yellowthroat Palm warbler Ruby crowned kinglet Northern flicker Great white egret Cormorant Marsh

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

Fantastic Sparrow Day at NYBG yesterday. Even though it was raining five birders arrived ready to search for sparrows. We headed straight to the Native Plant Garden and we were not disappointed! Pine Siskin- large flock + 75 Lincoln Field Clay colored Savannah Chipping Swamp Song White throated

[nysbirds-l] Turtle Cove, Pelham Bay Park

Turtle Cove at Pelham Bay Park also turned out to be a sparrow paradise. Savannah White crowned Vesper American Tree Field Swamp Song White throated Peregrine falcon Sharp shinned hawk Common yellowthroat Palm warbler Ruby crowned kinglet Northern flicker Great white egret Cormorant Marsh

Re: [nysbirds-l] Black Skimmers in Prospect Park, NYC

I have spotted Black Skimmers along the East River off 34th Street. Quite beautiful to behold! Debbie Becker On Sun, Jul 13, 2014 at 8:02 PM, Gabriel Willow wrote: > Last night while walking in Prospect Park around 10:30pm, I was surprised to > see several Black Skimmers emerge from the

Re: [nysbirds-l] Black Skimmers in Prospect Park, NYC

I have spotted Black Skimmers along the East River off 34th Street. Quite beautiful to behold! Debbie Becker On Sun, Jul 13, 2014 at 8:02 PM, Gabriel Willow gabrielwil...@yahoo.com wrote: Last night while walking in Prospect Park around 10:30pm, I was surprised to see several Black

[nysbirds-l] Saturday at The New York Botanical Garden

The last bird walk of the season was quite rewarding. Highlights include Great Horned Owls, Cedar Waxwings, and Warbling Vireo. We started out in the new Native Plant Garden and were amazed by the meadow. Dragonflies and damsels were darting about all the native flowering plants. This is the

[nysbirds-l] Saturday at The New York Botanical Garden

The last bird walk of the season was quite rewarding. Highlights include Great Horned Owls, Cedar Waxwings, and Warbling Vireo. We started out in the new Native Plant Garden and were amazed by the meadow. Dragonflies and damsels were darting about all the native flowering plants. This is the

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

It was a beautiful day for a bird walk. We saw the following birds during a three hour walk. Eastern peewee-2 Cedar waxwings-heard Wood duck- with 3 ducklings Mallard-1male Red winged blackbird-5 Catbird-16 Blue jay-2 Cardinal-3 Eastern kingbird-2 Baltimore oriole-3 Song sparrow-3 Chipping-6

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

It was a beautiful day for a bird walk. We saw the following birds during a three hour walk. Eastern peewee-2 Cedar waxwings-heard Wood duck- with 3 ducklings Mallard-1male Red winged blackbird-5 Catbird-16 Blue jay-2 Cardinal-3 Eastern kingbird-2 Baltimore oriole-3 Song sparrow-3 Chipping-6

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Gardenq

The Saturday morning bird walk at NYBG observed/heard the following birds. Great crested flycatcher -2 Willow flycatcher - heard Olive sided flycatcher - heard Eastern wood peewee- heard Tufted titmouse - heard White breasted nuthatch- heard Cedar waxwings- heard Chipping sparrow- heard Song

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Gardenq

The Saturday morning bird walk at NYBG observed/heard the following birds. Great crested flycatcher -2 Willow flycatcher - heard Olive sided flycatcher - heard Eastern wood peewee- heard Tufted titmouse - heard White breasted nuthatch- heard Cedar waxwings- heard Chipping sparrow- heard Song

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

The Saturday morning bird walk, at NYBG, saw or heard the following birds: Cedar waxwings - everywhere - high in the trees Eastern wood -peewee -calling White breasted nuthatch Yellow warbler Northern Parula Wood duck w 15 ducklings Mockingbird Catbird Mourning dove Blue jay Cardinal American

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

The Saturday morning bird walk, at NYBG, saw or heard the following birds: Cedar waxwings - everywhere - high in the trees Eastern wood -peewee -calling White breasted nuthatch Yellow warbler Northern Parula Wood duck w 15 ducklings Mockingbird Catbird Mourning dove Blue jay Cardinal American

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

The Saturday morning bird walk at NYBG was a bit quieter than last week but we still had a few warblers: Canada-2 Common Blackpoll-2 Magnolia-2 Yellow rumped-1 Yellow-2 Ruby throated hummingbird-1 Baltimore oriole-2 House wren-1 Warbling vireo-4 Red eyed vireo-1 Mallard-2 Red winged blackbird-5

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

The Saturday morning bird walk at NYBG was a bit quieter than last week but we still had a few warblers: Canada-2 Common Blackpoll-2 Magnolia-2 Yellow rumped-1 Yellow-2 Ruby throated hummingbird-1 Baltimore oriole-2 House wren-1 Warbling vireo-4 Red eyed vireo-1 Mallard-2 Red winged blackbird-5

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

Highlights of my Saturday morning bird walk include another wonderful day of warblers - near the Children's Garden- and PURPLE FINCH. Magnolia-2 Northern Parula-2 Black throated blue-1 Common blackpoll-1 Black and white-1 Yellow-1 Common yellowthroat -1 Yellow Rump-7 American redstart-1 House

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

Highlights of my Saturday morning bird walk include another wonderful day of warblers - near the Children's Garden- and PURPLE FINCH. Magnolia-2 Northern Parula-2 Black throated blue-1 Common blackpoll-1 Black and white-1 Yellow-1 Common yellowthroat -1 Yellow Rump-7 American redstart-1 House

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

Today had to be the best birding day at NYBG! Not more than five minutes and 50 feet into the walk we had a low flying adult bald eagle and then warblers! Most of the warblers listed below were in one oak tree. The Chestnut sided were taking a bath with Goldfinch - quite a colorful sight. On

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

Today had to be the best birding day at NYBG! Not more than five minutes and 50 feet into the walk we had a low flying adult bald eagle and then warblers! Most of the warblers listed below were in one oak tree. The Chestnut sided were taking a bath with Goldfinch - quite a colorful sight. On

[nysbirds-l] Prothonotary warbler

Right now Madison Sq Park 23rd and 5th behind Seward Statue Debbie Becker. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Prothonotary warbler

Right now Madison Sq Park 23rd and 5th behind Seward Statue Debbie Becker. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

Spectacular day of birding highlighted by a SCARLET TANAGER taking a bath, BLACK THROATED GREEN, CHESTNUT SIDED and INDIGO BUNTING. A ROSE BREASTED GROSBEAK landed right in front of us with an insect in its beak. For the most part, the birds were eye level making it a wonderful bird walk for

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

Spectacular day of birding highlighted by a SCARLET TANAGER taking a bath, BLACK THROATED GREEN, CHESTNUT SIDED and INDIGO BUNTING. A ROSE BREASTED GROSBEAK landed right in front of us with an insect in its beak. For the most part, the birds were eye level making it a wonderful bird walk for

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

Spectacular day of birding highlighted by a SCARLET TANAGER taking a bath, BLACK THROATED GREEN, CHESTNUT SIDED and INDIGO BUNTING. A ROSE BREASTED GROSBEAK landed right in front of us with an insect in its beak. For the most part, the birds were eye level making it a wonderful bird walk for

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

Spectacular day of birding highlighted by a SCARLET TANAGER taking a bath, BLACK THROATED GREEN, CHESTNUT SIDED and INDIGO BUNTING. A ROSE BREASTED GROSBEAK landed right in front of us with an insect in its beak. For the most part, the birds were eye level making it a wonderful bird walk for

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

A rather quiet day at my Saturday morning bird walk. The major highlight was the sighting of a coyote! We had good looks as the coyote ran right past the birding group. (A blurry picture on BirdingAroundNYC.com) Later in the walk the coyote appeared again and then mysteriously disappeared into

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

Spectacular day for a bird walk and we were not disappointed. PALM, PINE AND BLACK & WHITE WARBLERS, at last! We also had a BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHER and many Kinglets. Palm-17 Pine-1 Black and white-1 Blue gray gnatcatcher-1 Brown creeper-1 Golden crowned kinglet-13 Ruby crowned kinglet-2

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

Spectacular day for a bird walk and we were not disappointed. PALM, PINE AND BLACK WHITE WARBLERS, at last! We also had a BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHER and many Kinglets. Palm-17 Pine-1 Black and white-1 Blue gray gnatcatcher-1 Brown creeper-1 Golden crowned kinglet-13 Ruby crowned kinglet-2 Hermit

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

Highlights of my Saturday morning Birdwalk include COMMON MERGANSER on Twin Lakes and 18 RUSTY BLACKBIRDS many in breeding plumage. Turkey vulture-2 Red tailed hawk-2 Cooper's hawk-1 White breasted nuthatch-1 Cardinal-1 Bluejay-3 Great egret (FOS)-1 Chickadee -1 Eastern Phoebe-1 Wood duck-2

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

Highlights of my Saturday morning Birdwalk include COMMON MERGANSER on Twin Lakes and 18 RUSTY BLACKBIRDS many in breeding plumage. Turkey vulture-2 Red tailed hawk-2 Cooper's hawk-1 White breasted nuthatch-1 Cardinal-1 Bluejay-3 Great egret (FOS)-1 Chickadee -1 Eastern Phoebe-1 Wood duck-2

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

A WILSON's SNIPE, in the swale, highlighted my Saturday morning bird walk. The Pied billed grebe continues on Twin Lake. If you go have patience as the bird dives for long periods of time and favors the middle of the lake. The call of a RED SHOULDERED HAWK was heard from the area of the

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

A WILSON's SNIPE, in the swale, highlighted my Saturday morning bird walk. The Pied billed grebe continues on Twin Lake. If you go have patience as the bird dives for long periods of time and favors the middle of the lake. The call of a RED SHOULDERED HAWK was heard from the area of the

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

Highlights from my Saturday morning bird walk at NYBG include a very visible American Woodcock, Eastern Phoebe, Rusty Blackbirds, Pied billed grebe on Twin Lakes and 4 Turkey Vultures. American Woodcock can be seen here: birdingaroundnyc.com/seasonal-birds.html Eastern Phoebe-2 Pied billed

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

Highlights from my Saturday morning bird walk, at NYBG, include a growing flock of 18 + RUSTY BLACKBIRDS in the wetlands area behind the Children's Garden; 8-RED WINGED BLACKBIRDS and 2 GOLDEN CROWNED KINGLETS. Cedar waxwing (heard) American Crow (heard) Red tailed hawks-courting display-3

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

Highlights from my Saturday morning bird walk, at NYBG, include a growing flock of 18 + RUSTY BLACKBIRDS in the wetlands area behind the Children's Garden; 8-RED WINGED BLACKBIRDS and 2 GOLDEN CROWNED KINGLETS. Cedar waxwing (heard) American Crow (heard) Red tailed hawks-courting display-3

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

Highlights from my Saturday morning Birdwalk; 13 RUSTY BLACKBIRDS. Also observed on this beautiful day: Red bellied woodpecker -3 Downy woodpecker-1 White breasted nuthatch-2 Chickadee-3 Dark eyed junco-5 Cardinal-2 Mourning Dove-3 Blue jay-7 American Goldfinch-5 Cooper's hawk-2 Red tailed

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

Highlights from my Saturday morning Birdwalk; 13 RUSTY BLACKBIRDS. Also observed on this beautiful day: Red bellied woodpecker -3 Downy woodpecker-1 White breasted nuthatch-2 Chickadee-3 Dark eyed junco-5 Cardinal-2 Mourning Dove-3 Blue jay-7 American Goldfinch-5 Cooper's hawk-2 Red tailed

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

Highlights from my Saturday bird walk at NYBG include; 13 RUSTY BLACKBIRDS. Photos on my website later tonight. Also observed: American Crow -13 Yellow bellied Sapsucker -1 Chickadee-3 Tufted titmouse-1 Eastern Towhee-1 House Finch-1 American Goldfinch 9 Fox Sparrow-1 Song sparrow-1 White

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

Highlights from my Saturday bird walk at NYBG include; 13 RUSTY BLACKBIRDS. Photos on my website later tonight. Also observed: American Crow -13 Yellow bellied Sapsucker -1 Chickadee-3 Tufted titmouse-1 Eastern Towhee-1 House Finch-1 American Goldfinch 9 Fox Sparrow-1 Song sparrow-1 White

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

Highlights from my Saturday morning bird walk include: RUSTY BLACKBIRDS-6 (adults and immatures) and GOLDEN CROWNED KINGLET. Also observed; Brown Creeper-1 Yellow bellied sapsucker-1 Downy woodpecker-1 Red bellied woodpecker -3 Chickadee-1 White breasted nuthatch-1 Tufted titmouse-1 Blue jay-6

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

Highlights from the Saturday morning bird walk include; RUSTY BLACKBIRDS-6. Also observed: Fox sparrow-1 Hermit Thrush-1 White-breasted nuthatch-3 Tufted Titmouse-1 American Goldfinch-1 Wild Turkeys-2 Hairy woodpecker1 Downy woodpecker-1 Red-bellied woodpecker-1 Yellow-bellied sapsucker-1 White

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

Highlights from the Saturday morning bird walk include; RUSTY BLACKBIRDS-6. Also observed: Fox sparrow-1 Hermit Thrush-1 White-breasted nuthatch-3 Tufted Titmouse-1 American Goldfinch-1 Wild Turkeys-2 Hairy woodpecker1 Downy woodpecker-1 Red-bellied woodpecker-1 Yellow-bellied sapsucker-1 White

[nysbirds-l] Bartow Pell Mansion

Highlights from my bird walk at the Bartow Pell Mansion located in Pelham Bay Park include BARRED OWL and RED HEADED DUCK. A red headed duck was observed feeding with American Widgeon along the shoreline, in a cove, opposite the Orchard Beach Parking lot. Best observed by taking the trail, in

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

We had snow, sleet, hail, rain, thunder and the following birds on the Saturday morning bird walk: Golden crowned kinglets-2 Fox sparrow-2 Eastern towhee-1 White throated sparrow-many Song sparrow-2 Dark eyed Junco-many American Robin-24 Cardinal -2 Blue jay-4 White breasted nuthatch-1

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

We had snow, sleet, hail, rain, thunder and the following birds on the Saturday morning bird walk: Golden crowned kinglets-2 Fox sparrow-2 Eastern towhee-1 White throated sparrow-many Song sparrow-2 Dark eyed Junco-many American Robin-24 Cardinal -2 Blue jay-4 White breasted nuthatch-1

[nysbirds-l] Bartow Pell Mansion

Highlights from my bird walk at the Bartow Pell Mansion located in Pelham Bay Park include BARRED OWL and RED HEADED DUCK. A red headed duck was observed feeding with American Widgeon along the shoreline, in a cove, opposite the Orchard Beach Parking lot. Best observed by taking the trail, in

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

Highlights of the Saturday morning bird walk include: Golden Crowned Kinglet and Red Winged Blackbird. Although it was quite soggy, this morning, we managed to find: Downy woodpecker -1 Red bellied woodpecker -2 Tufted titmouse -6 Chickadee-3 White breasted nuthatch -1 Cardinal - 3 males, in

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

Highlights of the Saturday morning bird walk include: Golden Crowned Kinglet and Red Winged Blackbird. Although it was quite soggy, this morning, we managed to find: Downy woodpecker -1 Red bellied woodpecker -2 Tufted titmouse -6 Chickadee-3 White breasted nuthatch -1 Cardinal - 3 males, in

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

Highlights from today's bird walk include 12 RUSTY BLACKBIRDS, 3 RED WINGED BLACKBIRDS, 2 YELLOW BELLIED SAPSUCKERS and 1 RED BREASTED NUTHATCH. Also observed: White breasted nuthatch-2 Chickadee-2 Mallard-15 Black duck-1 Cardinal-3 Bluejay-5 American Goldfinch-3 Grackle-2 Red tailed hawk-1

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

Highlights from today's bird walk include 12 RUSTY BLACKBIRDS, 3 RED WINGED BLACKBIRDS, 2 YELLOW BELLIED SAPSUCKERS and 1 RED BREASTED NUTHATCH. Also observed: White breasted nuthatch-2 Chickadee-2 Mallard-15 Black duck-1 Cardinal-3 Bluejay-5 American Goldfinch-3 Grackle-2 Red tailed hawk-1

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

Highlight from the Saturday morning bird walk: RUSTY BLACKBIRDS. Four birds were observed in the swampy area between the smaller Twin Lake and the Bronx River. They were traveling with a small flock of grackles. Also in the same flock were two red winged blackbirds. A Great Horned Owl was

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

Highlight from the Saturday morning bird walk: RUSTY BLACKBIRDS. Four birds were observed in the swampy area between the smaller Twin Lake and the Bronx River. They were traveling with a small flock of grackles. Also in the same flock were two red winged blackbirds. A Great Horned Owl was

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

The Saturday morning bird walk had 13 people on an unusually balmy day. Highlights include: Our female GHO now roosting with the new male. So courtship looks like it has begun! I will have photos of the pair on my website later today. The Bronx CBC takes place today - so here's hoping to some

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

Common Ravens, Cooper's Hawks and brilliant Cedar Waxwings highlighted the Saturday morning walk. I found it interesting that the Cooper's Hawks are back in full force. Last winter, we found a Cooper's in every tree/bush where indications of Saw whets were present. NYBG can have a few Saw

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

Common Ravens, Cooper's Hawks and brilliant Cedar Waxwings highlighted the Saturday morning walk. I found it interesting that the Cooper's Hawks are back in full force. Last winter, we found a Cooper's in every tree/bush where indications of Saw whets were present. NYBG can have a few Saw

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

Highlights on the Saturday morning bird walk include a Great Horned Owl, a flock of Red winged blackbirds and 4 Fox Sparrows in various phases. Red winged blackbirds-18 Great Horned Owl-1 Belted kingfisher-1 Great blue heron-1 House finch-1 Fox Sparrow-4 Hermit thrush-2 White throated sparrow-12

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

On today's walk, one of the great horned owls was spotted and looked quite majestic in a pine tree. Great Horned Owl Red bellied woodpecker Yellowed bellied sapsucker Downy woodpecker Black capped Chickadee Dark eyed Junco Great blue heron Golden crowned kinglets Hermit thrush Cardinal Blue

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

On today's walk, one of the great horned owls was spotted and looked quite majestic in a pine tree. Great Horned Owl Red bellied woodpecker Yellowed bellied sapsucker Downy woodpecker Black capped Chickadee Dark eyed Junco Great blue heron Golden crowned kinglets Hermit thrush Cardinal Blue

[nysbirds-l] Bartow Pell Mansion

The Buffleheads are back! Buffleheads were observed on my first bird walk for Bartow Pell Mansion. I will be doing two more bird tours, Dec 21 and Jan. 9th - Prowling for Owls. The Mansion is a great place to bird because its north side borders a marsh and it's south side is Pelham Bay Park

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

The Saturday morning bird walk had 30 birders celebrating Forest Weekend. The foliage at NYBG is spectacular! Highlights, from the walk, include a White crowned sparrow, American Crow and Common Raven. Also spotted: Eastern Phoebe-1 Hermit thrush-3 White breasted nuthatch-2 Red breasted

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

The Saturday morning bird walk had 30 birders celebrating Forest Weekend. The foliage at NYBG is spectacular! Highlights, from the walk, include a White crowned sparrow, American Crow and Common Raven. Also spotted: Eastern Phoebe-1 Hermit thrush-3 White breasted nuthatch-2 Red breasted

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

There were 37 birders on the Saturday morning bird walk as NYBG celebrates Forest Weekend - this weekend and next. One of our target birds, a VESPER SPARROW, was observed by Greg Prelich before the walk began. Other highlights include late Black throated blue, and Blue headed Vireo. VESPER

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

There were 37 birders on the Saturday morning bird walk as NYBG celebrates Forest Weekend - this weekend and next. One of our target birds, a VESPER SPARROW, was observed by Greg Prelich before the walk began. Other highlights include late Black throated blue, and Blue headed Vireo. VESPER

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

Very birdy day at NYBG! Lots of sparrows but none of them were target birds. Song sparrows were more than abundant with 50+ spotted throughout the garden. One field sparrow at Twin Lakes along with 4 RUSTY BLACKBIRDS and a BROWN CREEPER were the highlights of the day. Rusty blackbirds-4 Red

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

Very birdy day at NYBG! Lots of sparrows but none of them were target birds. Song sparrows were more than abundant with 50+ spotted throughout the garden. One field sparrow at Twin Lakes along with 4 RUSTY BLACKBIRDS and a BROWN CREEPER were the highlights of the day. Rusty blackbirds-4 Red

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

There were 26 people on my tour of NYBG and we saw the following birds: Warblers: Palm-1 Blue headed vireo-1 Blackpoll-1 American redstart-1 Yellow rumped -many Black throated blue-1 Sparrows: Field-4 Song-9 Swamp-5 White throated-3 Chipping-many Eastern towhee-1 American goldfinch-2 Great blue

[nysbirds-l] Red headed woodpeckers -Pelham Bay Park

I attempted to find Jack Rothman's Red headed woodpeckers at Pelham Bay Park. I had tried on Saturday without much success - but did have a palm, prarie, savannah, many song, swamp, clapper rail and belted kingfishers as consolation birds. Today, I followed the directions given to me by Jack

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

Beautiful birding day at NYBG. A three hour tour of the Garden produced the following birds; Black throated blue-1 Northern Parula-1 Common Yellowthroat-1 Yellow rumped -2 Sparrows (all spotted in new Native Plant Garden) Clay-1 Field -3 White crowned -3 Chipping-many Song-4 Swamp-2 Eastern

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

Beautiful birding day at NYBG. A three hour tour of the Garden produced the following birds; Black throated blue-1 Northern Parula-1 Common Yellowthroat-1 Yellow rumped -2 Sparrows (all spotted in new Native Plant Garden) Clay-1 Field -3 White crowned -3 Chipping-many Song-4 Swamp-2 Eastern

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

The Saturday morning bird walk had 18 birders and we enjoyed a rather birdie day at NYBG. The new Native Plant Garden at NYBG continues to be a superb birding area for sparrows. Clay colored, Field, Song, Chipping, white throated, Fox and LARK sparrow (another birder we met along the way

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

The Saturday morning bird walk had 18 birders and we enjoyed a rather birdie day at NYBG. The new Native Plant Garden at NYBG continues to be a superb birding area for sparrows. Clay colored, Field, Song, Chipping, white throated, Fox and LARK sparrow (another birder we met along the way

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

Beautiful day at NYBG! The 31 birders on my Saturday morning bird walk observed the following birds: Purple finch - 2 FOS Chipping sparrow-10 White crowned sparrow-4 Song sparrow-1 Clay colored sparrow-1 Ruby crowned Kinglet-1 Eastern phoebe-4 Eastern wood peewee-2 Northern waterthrush-1 Common

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

Beautiful day at NYBG! The 31 birders on my Saturday morning bird walk observed the following birds: Purple finch - 2 FOS Chipping sparrow-10 White crowned sparrow-4 Song sparrow-1 Clay colored sparrow-1 Ruby crowned Kinglet-1 Eastern phoebe-4 Eastern wood peewee-2 Northern waterthrush-1 Common

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

They say if you build it, they will come. NYBG created a Native Plant Garden, last May, and on today's bird walk we spotted a LARK SPARROW in the new garden! Martin Carney - you were right! Also at the Native Plant Garden; Chestnut sided and Common Yellowthroat. Spotted in ONE large tree

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

They say if you build it, they will come. NYBG created a Native Plant Garden, last May, and on today's bird walk we spotted a LARK SPARROW in the new garden! Martin Carney - you were right! Also at the Native Plant Garden; Chestnut sided and Common Yellowthroat. Spotted in ONE large tree

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

The Saturday morning Birdwalk began at 11:00 and we birded until 3:15. It was a spectacular day. The broad winged hawks started moving early and we had the good fortune to see them flying single file and then start to kettle up and rise on a thermal until they were almost out of sight. Quite

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

The Saturday morning Birdwalk began at 11:00 and we birded until 3:15. It was a spectacular day. The broad winged hawks started moving early and we had the good fortune to see them flying single file and then start to kettle up and rise on a thermal until they were almost out of sight. Quite

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

The Saturday morning Bird Walk at The New York Botanical Garden resumed today. There were 34 people on my walk and we saw the following birds: Chestnut sided-1 (Spectacular look at a mature bird) Bay breasted-1 Yellow-1 Black & white-3 American Redstart-9 Northern Parula-1 Common Yellowthroat-4

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

The Saturday morning Bird Walk at The New York Botanical Garden resumed today. There were 34 people on my walk and we saw the following birds: Chestnut sided-1 (Spectacular look at a mature bird) Bay breasted-1 Yellow-1 Black white-3 American Redstart-9 Northern Parula-1 Common Yellowthroat-4

[nysbirds-l] Pelham Bay Park 8/17

A bird walk around the Pelham Bay Area produced a nice mix nesters and migrants. Bartow Pell Mansion Red tailed hawk Osprey with bunker Blue gray gnatcatcher -4 (nesting) Red breasted Grosbeak Eastern Towhee-immature Baltimore Oriole-4 Red eyed Vireo Ovenbird (2 heard) Black & White warbler

[nysbirds-l] Pelham Bay Park 8/17

A bird walk around the Pelham Bay Area produced a nice mix nesters and migrants. Bartow Pell Mansion Red tailed hawk Osprey with bunker Blue gray gnatcatcher -4 (nesting) Red breasted Grosbeak Eastern Towhee-immature Baltimore Oriole-4 Red eyed Vireo Ovenbird (2 heard) Black White warbler

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

A beautiful and productive day of birding at NYBG. My walk had 30 birders. We ran into a puzzling sight at Azalea Way. A house wren, song sparrow, chipping sparrow and catbird were all trying to feed an immature cowbird perched in a tree. The cowbird had initially been spotted on the birdhouse

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

A beautiful and productive day of birding at NYBG. My walk had 30 birders. We ran into a puzzling sight at Azalea Way. A house wren, song sparrow, chipping sparrow and catbird were all trying to feed an immature cowbird perched in a tree. The cowbird had initially been spotted on the birdhouse

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

On the Saturday morning bird walk 27 birders watched a male and female Baltimore Oriole feeding their newly fledged chicks. Quite a sight to see the young birds in a crabapple tree as flashes of orange and yellow feathers quickly flew from branch to branch gathering worms, spiders and other

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

On the Saturday morning bird walk 27 birders watched a male and female Baltimore Oriole feeding their newly fledged chicks. Quite a sight to see the young birds in a crabapple tree as flashes of orange and yellow feathers quickly flew from branch to branch gathering worms, spiders and other

[nysbirds-l] Purple Martins

A surprising sunset sighting at Turtle Cove in Pelham Bay Park- Purple Martins. A male and female Purple Martin were feeding in the cove. Good birding, Debbie Becker BirdingAroundNYC.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

A beautiful morning for a bird walk after a rainy week. Nesting birds include; House Wrens, Baltimore Orioles, Warbling Vireos and American Robin. Also observed: Hairy Woodpecker-1 Northern Flicker -1 Catbird-2 Bluejay-3 Cardinal-2 Song Sparrow-1 Grackle-many Red winged blackbird-4 Wood thrush

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

A beautiful morning for a bird walk after a rainy week. Nesting birds include; House Wrens, Baltimore Orioles, Warbling Vireos and American Robin. Also observed: Hairy Woodpecker-1 Northern Flicker -1 Catbird-2 Bluejay-3 Cardinal-2 Song Sparrow-1 Grackle-many Red winged blackbird-4 Wood thrush

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

Friday's rain storm turned the Bronx River into an amazing sight as it rushed through NYBG. The rain filled the forest with babbling brooks and turned the waterfall into a spectacular rush of water. Even though a small iron fence separates you from the waterfall the motion of the water, spray

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

Friday's rain storm turned the Bronx River into an amazing sight as it rushed through NYBG. The rain filled the forest with babbling brooks and turned the waterfall into a spectacular rush of water. Even though a small iron fence separates you from the waterfall the motion of the water, spray

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

The following birds were observed on the Saturday morning bird walk. Cedar waxwing-9 Eastern Peewee-(heard) Wood thrush-(heard) Warbling Vireo-2 Red eyed vireo-1 Chimney Swifts-13 Tufted Titmouse-1 Hairy woodpecker-1 Red bellied woodpecker -1 Baltimore oriole-1 Green heron-1 Great blue heron-1

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