[nysbirds-l] L.I. - Gyrfalcon

  I've noticed this bird was being called a juvenile, it is an adult. After looking at photos of the bird, I saw that the barring on the upperside and the prominent tail bands are adult plummage. This should allay any fear of a Falconer taking the bird, as they are only allowed to take

[nysbirds-l] L.I. - Gyrfalcon

  I've noticed this bird was being called a juvenile, it is an adult. After looking at photos of the bird, I saw that the barring on the upperside and the prominent tail bands are adult plummage. This should allay any fear of a Falconer taking the bird, as they are only allowed to take

[nysbirds-l] Long Isalnd Gyrfalcon

    * http://us-mg6.mail.yahoo.com/neo/#   Be on the lookout! I have just learned of a Gyrfalcon just over the border in New York. It is being seen in the Gilgo area, east of Jones Beach, and was seen this afternoon so is certainly still in the area. It has apparently been around for

[nysbirds-l] Long Isalnd Gyrfalcon

    * http://us-mg6.mail.yahoo.com/neo/#   Be on the lookout! I have just learned of a Gyrfalcon just over the border in New York. It is being seen in the Gilgo area, east of Jones Beach, and was seen this afternoon so is certainly still in the area. It has apparently been around for

Fw: [nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon at Jones beach

- Forwarded Message From: pete gustas To: Angus Wilson Sent: Wed, October 28, 2009 9:29:04 PM Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon at Jones beach  Angus I think the problem stems from people who are not familiar with a bird having trouble making the commitment to an ID even when

[nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon at Jones beach

NYS birders,a look at the photo tells that this bird is a no doubt whatsoever juvenile gray morph Gyrfalcon. I am confused as to the confusion.Besides definitive plumage and shape,it's carrying away a herring gull.When someone sees a Peregrine do that,it will something of note.. Pete Gustas

[nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon at Jones beach

NYS birders,a look at the photo tells that this bird is a no doubt whatsoever juvenile gray morph Gyrfalcon. I am confused as to the confusion.Besides definitive plumage and shape,it's carrying away a herring gull.When someone sees a Peregrine do that,it will something of note.. Pete Gustas

Fw: [nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon at Jones beach

- Forwarded Message From: pete gustas pgus...@yahoo.com To: Angus Wilson oceanwander...@gmail.com Sent: Wed, October 28, 2009 9:29:04 PM Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon at Jones beach  Angus I think the problem stems from people who are not familiar with a bird having trouble