[nysbirds-l] Governors Island, NYC - Oct. 11 - W. Kingbird, Dickcissel, Blue Grosbeak,

Governors Island, part of N.Y. County in N.Y. City Wed., Oct. 11th - A Western Kingbird has been around the Fort Jay area on Governors Island, first noted by E. Leonardi and with more observers and photographers later on. Also ongoing on the island are Blue Grosbeak, with a Dickcissel again

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island, N.Y. County (NYC) 9/18 - B.-w. Teal, Blue Grosbeak, Dickcissel, Y.-br. Chat, etc.

A goodly number of uncommon birds (for the county) were found on Governors Island (part of New York County, in N.Y. City), on Saturday, Sept. 18 by a number of observers there. Blue-winged Teal (2) Lesser Yellowlegs (as many as 3, with 2 seen by some observers, all with the above species, &

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island, N.Y. County (NYC) 9/18 - B.-w. Teal, Blue Grosbeak, Dickcissel, Y.-br. Chat, etc.

A goodly number of uncommon birds (for the county) were found on Governors Island (part of New York County, in N.Y. City), on Saturday, Sept. 18 by a number of observers there. Blue-winged Teal (2) Lesser Yellowlegs (as many as 3, with 2 seen by some observers, all with the above species, &

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: SWAINSON'S HAWK (Sat., 26-Sep-2020)

Apologies for the belated report to the list. This hawk was spotted on the morning of Saturday the 26th of September. I was taking detailed notes of the hawk perched on a Black Cherry tree off the SE corner of Fort Jay before I realized I needed to get an image. It was 150 yards to my backpack and

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: SWAINSON'S HAWK (Sat., 26-Sep-2020)

Apologies for the belated report to the list. This hawk was spotted on the morning of Saturday the 26th of September. I was taking detailed notes of the hawk perched on a Black Cherry tree off the SE corner of Fort Jay before I realized I needed to get an image. It was 150 yards to my backpack and

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Sun. 21-Oct-2018

*NY County Highlights* (Based on a Fall seasonal ranking): Brant (14), Red-breasted Nuthatch, Field Sparrow (3), White-crowned Sparrow (2), *Vesper Sparrow* (2), Brown-headed Cowbird (40), Rusty Blackbird (3), Blackpoll Warbler & Pine Warbler. Plus a late Chimney Swift seen north of Liggett Hall

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Sun. 21-Oct-2018

*NY County Highlights* (Based on a Fall seasonal ranking): Brant (14), Red-breasted Nuthatch, Field Sparrow (3), White-crowned Sparrow (2), *Vesper Sparrow* (2), Brown-headed Cowbird (40), Rusty Blackbird (3), Blackpoll Warbler & Pine Warbler. Plus a late Chimney Swift seen north of Liggett Hall

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: List of Weekend Birds

I've pulled together a list of species seen over the weekend on Governors Island by collating the data from 10 checklists (8 from Sat. and 2 from Sun.) by extracting the Common Names of species seen (excluding taxa ie. crow sp.) from the checklist view using Excel. The highest individual

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: List of Weekend Birds

I've pulled together a list of species seen over the weekend on Governors Island by collating the data from 10 checklists (8 from Sat. and 2 from Sun.) by extracting the Common Names of species seen (excluding taxa ie. crow sp.) from the checklist view using Excel. The highest individual

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Sun. 12-Aug-2018

*NY County Highlights (based on Summer season ranking): * • Yellow-crowned Night-Heron (4), Killdeer (5), Least Sandpiper (3), Ruby-throated Hummingbird & American Goldfinch (3). *1st hour*: *18 spp.*; *2nd*: *+7*; *3rd*: *+8*; *4th*: *+2*; *5th*: *+0 (13 min.)* = *35 spp.* No Chimney Swifts

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Sun. 12-Aug-2018

*NY County Highlights (based on Summer season ranking): * • Yellow-crowned Night-Heron (4), Killdeer (5), Least Sandpiper (3), Ruby-throated Hummingbird & American Goldfinch (3). *1st hour*: *18 spp.*; *2nd*: *+7*; *3rd*: *+8*; *4th*: *+2*; *5th*: *+0 (13 min.)* = *35 spp.* No Chimney Swifts

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Sat. 28-Jul-2018

*NY County Highlights* (Summer season ranking): • Yellow-crowned Night-Heron, Killdeer (2), Spotted Sandpiper, Laughing Gull (4), Common Tern (45+), Eastern Kingbird (3) & Fish Crow (5+). *1st hour*: *20 spp.*; *2nd*: *+5*; *3rd*: *+3*; *4th*: *+1 (36 min.)* = *29 spp.* Full checklist & images:

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Sat. 28-Jul-2018

*NY County Highlights* (Summer season ranking): • Yellow-crowned Night-Heron, Killdeer (2), Spotted Sandpiper, Laughing Gull (4), Common Tern (45+), Eastern Kingbird (3) & Fish Crow (5+). *1st hour*: *20 spp.*; *2nd*: *+5*; *3rd*: *+3*; *4th*: *+1 (36 min.)* = *29 spp.* Full checklist & images:

RE: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

2017 7:47 PM To: NYSBIRDS-L Cc: eBirds NYC Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec) Keep the conversation going with eBird. As an ornithologist, I'm interested in tracking the ups and downs of potential newly established species. As a lister, I'm interested

RE: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

2017 7:47 PM To: NYSBIRDS-L Cc: eBirds NYC Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec) Keep the conversation going with eBird. As an ornithologist, I'm interested in tracking the ups and downs of potential newly established species. As a lister, I'm interested

Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

2017 4:02 PM To: brian.whip...@gmail.com Cc: NYSBIRDS-L; eBirds NYC Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec) Hi all, Just to add a bit more context: There have been many in-depth discussions on this topic among the eBird reviewers, and the folks at Cornell

Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec) Hi all, Just to add a bit more context: There have been many in-depth discussions on this topic among the eBird reviewers, and the folks at Cornell acknowledge that this is an issue they wish to tackle soon. In one of his recent responses

Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

Hi all, Just to add a bit more context: There have been many in-depth discussions on this topic among the eBird reviewers, and the folks at Cornell acknowledge that this is an issue they wish to tackle soon. In one of his recent responses to our reviewer listserv, Marshall Iliff indicated that

Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

Hi all, Just to add a bit more context: There have been many in-depth discussions on this topic among the eBird reviewers, and the folks at Cornell acknowledge that this is an issue they wish to tackle soon. In one of his recent responses to our reviewer listserv, Marshall Iliff indicated that

Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

the actual statuses of non-native species. > > Shai Mitra > Bay Shore > > From: bounce-122144147-11143...@list.cornell.edu [ > bounce-122144147-11143...@list.cornell.edu] on behalf of John Laver [ > eart...@gmail.com] > Sent: Tuesday

Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

f non-native species. > > Shai Mitra > Bay Shore > > From: bounce-122144147-11143...@list.cornell.edu [ > bounce-122144147-11143...@list.cornell.edu] on behalf of John Laver [ > eart...@gmail.com] > Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 2:20 PM &g

Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

I agree, it is important to track these birds. Especially as it seems they have adapted quite well and are spreading. Perhaps, we will see them expand like the Monk Parakeets. I had an encounter with the said species this year at Bush Terminal Piers Park, in October. A total of 4 birds with no

Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

I agree, it is important to track these birds. Especially as it seems they have adapted quite well and are spreading. Perhaps, we will see them expand like the Monk Parakeets. I had an encounter with the said species this year at Bush Terminal Piers Park, in October. A total of 4 birds with no

RE: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

17 3:02 PM To: NYSBIRDS (NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu) <NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu> Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec) I agree strongly with John and Angus. The consequences for the eBird Hot 100 are at most not very important and at least potentially am

RE: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

17 3:02 PM To: NYSBIRDS (NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu) Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec) I agree strongly with John and Angus. The consequences for the eBird Hot 100 are at most not very important and at least potentially amusing. I thought everybody knew

RE: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

l.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 2:20 PM To: Angus Wilson Cc: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec) "Personally, I think tracking these potential colonizers is important and interesting. Simply invalidating them or dis

RE: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

l.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 2:20 PM To: Angus Wilson Cc: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec) "Personally, I think tracking these potential colonizers is important and interesting. Simply invalidating them or dis

Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

There is a simple solution that will satisfy the "report everything" contingent and still keep your eBird list free of canaries: create another free eBird account for this (and perhaps other) purposes. Have this account opt out of the Top Birders list and possibly also out of Rare Bird Alert

Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

There is a simple solution that will satisfy the "report everything" contingent and still keep your eBird list free of canaries: create another free eBird account for this (and perhaps other) purposes. Have this account opt out of the Top Birders list and possibly also out of Rare Bird Alert

Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

Oh, weird, I am indeed wrong then ;) Wouldn’t be hard to automate a rule in eBird that folllowed ABA protocol on what’s countable or not? *Dominic Garcia-Hall* *www.antbirds.com * *NY +1 917 740 1945* *UK +44 161 408 4002* On 19 December 2017 at 19:11, nathan

Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

Oh, weird, I am indeed wrong then ;) Wouldn’t be hard to automate a rule in eBird that folllowed ABA protocol on what’s countable or not? *Dominic Garcia-Hall* *www.antbirds.com * *NY +1 917 740 1945* *UK +44 161 408 4002* On 19 December 2017 at 19:11, nathan

Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

"Personally, I think tracking these potential colonizers is important and interesting. Simply invalidating them or discouraging reporting isn't a good solution." Agreed, particularly as range flux is likely to accelerate in ways we'll need to observe and measure as climate changes take hold. We

Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

"Personally, I think tracking these potential colonizers is important and interesting. Simply invalidating them or discouraging reporting isn't a good solution." Agreed, particularly as range flux is likely to accelerate in ways we'll need to observe and measure as climate changes take hold. We

Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

Unfortunately, my life list has both a Brooklyn European Goldfinch and a Manhattan Yellow-fronted Canary on it. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 19, 2017, at 2:08 PM, Dominic Garcia-Hall > wrote: I believe they don’t count on county/state lists

Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

Unfortunately, my life list has both a Brooklyn European Goldfinch and a Manhattan Yellow-fronted Canary on it. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 19, 2017, at 2:08 PM, Dominic Garcia-Hall mailto:dominic.h...@gmail.com>> wrote: I believe they don’t count on county/state lists or users' lists, even if

Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

I believe they don’t count on county/state lists or users' lists, even if you report them as regular species taxa (or if they don't have a domestic designation in the first place). If you tick a Black Swan in Australia, you'll see your list go up by one. If you tick it in NJ, you won't, even if

Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

I believe they don’t count on county/state lists or users' lists, even if you report them as regular species taxa (or if they don't have a domestic designation in the first place). If you tick a Black Swan in Australia, you'll see your list go up by one. If you tick it in NJ, you won't, even if

Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

And I believe that is why the ebird reviewers ask you to include them. That way they can get an idea of what other species are out there competing for food and habitat. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 19, 2017, at 1:50 PM, Angus Wilson >

Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

And I believe that is why the ebird reviewers ask you to include them. That way they can get an idea of what other species are out there competing for food and habitat. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 19, 2017, at 1:50 PM, Angus Wilson mailto:oceanwander...@gmail.com>> wrote: For European

Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

For European Goldfinch I suspect 'domesticated' isn't an option. Same for other known or presumed escapes or deliberate releases that occur with regularity in NYS (e.g. Chukar and various non-domesticated waterfowl). Personally, I think tracking these potential colonizers is important and

Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

For European Goldfinch I suspect 'domesticated' isn't an option. Same for other known or presumed escapes or deliberate releases that occur with regularity in NYS (e.g. Chukar and various non-domesticated waterfowl). Personally, I think tracking these potential colonizers is important and

Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

y evidence of breeding, so their populations can be monitored. >>>> >>>> Deb Allen >>>> >>>> >>>> -Original Message- >>>> From: nathan o'reilly >>>> Sent: Dec 19, 2017 4:55 AM >>>> To: Ben Cacac

Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

rah Allen >>> wrote: >>> >>>> The European Goldfinches should be entered into ebird, especially if >>>> there is any evidence of breeding, so their populations can be monitored. >>>> >>>> Deb Allen >>>> >>>>

Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

be monitored. Deb Allen -Original Message- From: nathan o'reilly Sent: Dec 19, 2017 4:55 AM To: Ben Cacace Cc: NYSBIRDS-L , eBirds NYC Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec) Prospect Park/Brooklyn birders: Have any of you seen them more recently and

Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

Cc: NYSBIRDS-L , eBirds NYC Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec) Prospect Park/Brooklyn birders: Have any of you seen them more recently and do you enter the European Goldfinch into ebird when you see them? I know some birders do not consider them &quo

Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

te: >> >>> The European Goldfinches should be entered into ebird, especially if >>> there is any evidence of breeding, so their populations can be monitored. >>> >>> Deb Allen >>> >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> Fr

Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

t;>> there is any evidence of breeding, so their populations can be monitored. >>> >>> Deb Allen >>> >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: nathan o'reilly >>> Sent: Dec 19, 2017 4:55 AM >>> To: Ben Cacace >>&

Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

especially if >> there is any evidence of breeding, so their populations can be monitored. >> >> Deb Allen >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: nathan o'reilly >> Sent: Dec 19, 2017 4:55 AM >> To: Ben Cacace >> Cc: NYSBIRDS-L , eBirds NYC

Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

heir populations can be monitored. >> >> Deb Allen >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: nathan o'reilly >> Sent: Dec 19, 2017 4:55 AM >> To: Ben Cacace >> Cc: NYSBIRDS-L , eBirds NYC >> Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Europea

Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

Cacace > Cc: NYSBIRDS-L , eBirds NYC > Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock > (18-Dec) > > Prospect Park/Brooklyn birders: Have any of you seen them more recently > and do you enter the European Goldfinch into ebird when you see them? I > know some birde

Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

hes should be entered into ebird, especially if there > is any evidence of breeding, so their populations can be monitored. > > Deb Allen > > > -Original Message- > From: nathan o'reilly > Sent: Dec 19, 2017 4:55 AM > To: Ben Cacace > Cc: NYSBIRDS-L , eBir

Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

Cc: NYSBIRDS-L <nysbirds-l@cornell.edu>, eBirds NYC <ebirds...@yahoogroups.com> Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec) Prospect Park/Brooklyn birders: Have any of you seen them more recently and do you enter the European Goldfinch  into ebird w

Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

The European Goldfinches should be entered into ebird, especially if there is any evidence of breeding, so their populations can be monitored.Deb Allen-Original Message- From: nathan o'reilly Sent: Dec 19, 2017 4:55 AM To: Ben Cacace Cc: NYSBIRDS-L , eBirds NYC Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l

Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

Prospect Park/Brooklyn birders: Have any of you seen them more recently and do you enter the European Goldfinch into ebird when you see them? I know some birders do not consider them "wild" so they do not report them to ebird. Cool sightings for Gov Island though. It is unfortunate to be

Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

Prospect Park/Brooklyn birders: Have any of you seen them more recently and do you enter the European Goldfinch into ebird when you see them? I know some birders do not consider them "wild" so they do not report them to ebird. Cool sightings for Gov Island though. It is unfortunate to be

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

Unfortunately the island is closed to the public until May 1st but I was very lucky to get invited to the island yesterday. There was a small flock of European Goldfinch in Hammock Grove of ~12 birds and a small group of 5 (same birds?) seen off Nolan Park later in the day. I was looking into

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

Unfortunately the island is closed to the public until May 1st but I was very lucky to get invited to the island yesterday. There was a small flock of European Goldfinch in Hammock Grove of ~12 birds and a small group of 5 (same birds?) seen off Nolan Park later in the day. I was looking into

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Mon. 18-Dec-2017

*NY County Highlights (Winter season ranking): * Gadwall (5), Red-breasted Merganser, Red-throated Loon, Great Blue Heron (3), Cooper's Hawk, American Kestrel, Common Raven (2), Hermit Thrush, *American Pipit* (heard), *Chipping Sparrow*, Red-winged Blackbird (6) & *European Goldfinch* (~12). A

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Mon. 18-Dec-2017

*NY County Highlights (Winter season ranking): * Gadwall (5), Red-breasted Merganser, Red-throated Loon, Great Blue Heron (3), Cooper's Hawk, American Kestrel, Common Raven (2), Hermit Thrush, *American Pipit* (heard), *Chipping Sparrow*, Red-winged Blackbird (6) & *European Goldfinch* (~12). A

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Tue. 31-Oct-2017

*NY County Highlights (Fall season): * Cooper's Hawk (juvenile) & Brown-headed Cowbird. Today was the last day of the season for the island. 182 days before it opens again to the public on 1-May-2018. *1st hour*: *8 spp.*; *2nd*: *+7*; *3rd*: *+3*; *4th*: *+0 (38')* = *18 spp.* Full checklist

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Tue. 31-Oct-2017

*NY County Highlights (Fall season): * Cooper's Hawk (juvenile) & Brown-headed Cowbird. Today was the last day of the season for the island. 182 days before it opens again to the public on 1-May-2018. *1st hour*: *8 spp.*; *2nd*: *+7*; *3rd*: *+3*; *4th*: *+0 (38')* = *18 spp.* Full checklist

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Sat. 21-Oct-2017

*NY County Highlights (Fall season): * Cooper's Hawk, Red-headed Woodpecker (immature), Palm Warbler (12), Vesper Sparrow & Savannah Sparrow (3). The *Vesper Sparrow* was spotted this morning by Peter Dorosh. It was in the same place late in the day when I found it at the south side of Fort Jay

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Sat. 21-Oct-2017

*NY County Highlights (Fall season): * Cooper's Hawk, Red-headed Woodpecker (immature), Palm Warbler (12), Vesper Sparrow & Savannah Sparrow (3). The *Vesper Sparrow* was spotted this morning by Peter Dorosh. It was in the same place late in the day when I found it at the south side of Fort Jay

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Fri. 20-Oct-2017

*NY County Highlights (Fall season): * Turkey Vulture (18), Common Raven (2), Palm Warbler (2) & Brown-headed Cowbird (15). *1st hour*: *15 spp.*; *2nd*: *+7*; *3rd*: *+3*; *4th*: *+4* = *29 spp.* Full checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S40036474 -- Ben Cacace Manhattan, NYC

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Fri. 20-Oct-2017

*NY County Highlights (Fall season): * Turkey Vulture (18), Common Raven (2), Palm Warbler (2) & Brown-headed Cowbird (15). *1st hour*: *15 spp.*; *2nd*: *+7*; *3rd*: *+3*; *4th*: *+4* = *29 spp.* Full checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S40036474 -- Ben Cacace Manhattan, NYC

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Thu. 19-Oct-2017

*NY County Highlights (Fall season): * Yellow-billed Cuckoo (images on checklist), Blue-headed Vireo, Golden-crowned Kinglet (4), Palm Warbler (4) & Brown-headed Cowbird (32). *1st hour*: *16 spp.*; *2nd*: *+5*; *3rd*: *+5*; *4th*: *+4* = *30 spp.* Full checklist & images:

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Thu. 19-Oct-2017

*NY County Highlights (Fall season): * Yellow-billed Cuckoo (images on checklist), Blue-headed Vireo, Golden-crowned Kinglet (4), Palm Warbler (4) & Brown-headed Cowbird (32). *1st hour*: *16 spp.*; *2nd*: *+5*; *3rd*: *+5*; *4th*: *+4* = *30 spp.* Full checklist & images:

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Wed. 18-Oct-2017

*NY County Highlights (Fall season): * Osprey, Laughing Gull, Palm Warbler (2), White-crowned Sparrow, Savannah Sparrow & Brown-headed Cowbird (49). *1st hour*: *18 spp.*; *2nd*: *+4*; *3rd*: *+6*; *4th*: *+4*; *5th*: *+2* = *34 spp*. Full checklist & images:

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Wed. 18-Oct-2017

*NY County Highlights (Fall season): * Osprey, Laughing Gull, Palm Warbler (2), White-crowned Sparrow, Savannah Sparrow & Brown-headed Cowbird (49). *1st hour*: *18 spp.*; *2nd*: *+4*; *3rd*: *+6*; *4th*: *+4*; *5th*: *+2* = *34 spp*. Full checklist & images:

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Tue. 17-Oct-2017

*NY County Highlights (Fall season): * Brant, Killdeer (2), Palm Warbler (2), Field Sparrow, Savannah Sparrow & Brown-headed Cowbird (11). Decent #s of Mourning Doves (116+), White-throated Sparrows (89+) & Song Sparrows (117+) throughout the island. *1st hour*: *19 spp.*; *2nd*: *+11*; *3rd*:

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Tue. 17-Oct-2017

*NY County Highlights (Fall season): * Brant, Killdeer (2), Palm Warbler (2), Field Sparrow, Savannah Sparrow & Brown-headed Cowbird (11). Decent #s of Mourning Doves (116+), White-throated Sparrows (89+) & Song Sparrows (117+) throughout the island. *1st hour*: *19 spp.*; *2nd*: *+11*; *3rd*:

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Wed. 11-Oct-2017

*NY County Highlights (Fall season): * Blue-headed Vireo (2), Orange-crowned Warbler, Nashville Warbler, Palm Warbler (34), Pine Warbler, Field Sparrow & Savannah Sparrow (5). Decent numbers of Eastern Phoebe (33+) and Yellow-rumped Warblers (76+). *1st hour*: *22 spp.*; *2nd*: *+9*; *3rd*:

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Wed. 11-Oct-2017

*NY County Highlights (Fall season): * Blue-headed Vireo (2), Orange-crowned Warbler, Nashville Warbler, Palm Warbler (34), Pine Warbler, Field Sparrow & Savannah Sparrow (5). Decent numbers of Eastern Phoebe (33+) and Yellow-rumped Warblers (76+). *1st hour*: *22 spp.*; *2nd*: *+9*; *3rd*:

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Tue. 10-Oct-2017

*NY County Highlights (Fall season): * The *Spotted Sandpiper* is getting late for New York City. Seen on the slabs of the former Omaha Pier just south of Pier 102 on Buttermilk Channel. Checklist includes a record shot. Brant (12), Pied-billed Grebe, Spotted Sandpiper, Nashville Warbler, Palm

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Tue. 10-Oct-2017

*NY County Highlights (Fall season): * The *Spotted Sandpiper* is getting late for New York City. Seen on the slabs of the former Omaha Pier just south of Pier 102 on Buttermilk Channel. Checklist includes a record shot. Brant (12), Pied-billed Grebe, Spotted Sandpiper, Nashville Warbler, Palm

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Fri. 29-Sep-2017

*NY County Highlights (Fall season): * Killdeer, Blue-headed Vireo, Veery, Palm Warbler (14), Pine Warbler (2), White-crowned Sparrow, Savannah Sparrow (8), Lincoln's Sparrow (2) & Brown-headed Cowbird. *1st hour*: *23 spp.*; *2nd*: *+10*; *3rd*: *+4*; *4th*: *+7*; *5th*: *+3*; *6th*: *+4*;

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Fri. 29-Sep-2017

*NY County Highlights (Fall season): * Killdeer, Blue-headed Vireo, Veery, Palm Warbler (14), Pine Warbler (2), White-crowned Sparrow, Savannah Sparrow (8), Lincoln's Sparrow (2) & Brown-headed Cowbird. *1st hour*: *23 spp.*; *2nd*: *+10*; *3rd*: *+4*; *4th*: *+7*; *5th*: *+3*; *6th*: *+4*;

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Thu. 28-Sep-2017

*NY County Highlights (Fall season): * Yellow-crowned Night-Heron, Northern Harrier, Eastern Wood-Pewee & Brown-headed Cowbird (4). *1st hour*: *17 spp.*; *2nd*: *+5 & 1 taxa*; *3rd*: *+3*; *4th*: *+0 (12 min.)* = *25 spp.* Full checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S39444381 -- Ben

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Thu. 28-Sep-2017

*NY County Highlights (Fall season): * Yellow-crowned Night-Heron, Northern Harrier, Eastern Wood-Pewee & Brown-headed Cowbird (4). *1st hour*: *17 spp.*; *2nd*: *+5 & 1 taxa*; *3rd*: *+3*; *4th*: *+0 (12 min.)* = *25 spp.* Full checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S39444381 -- Ben

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Wed. 27-Sep-2017

*NY County Highlights (Fall season): * Yellow-crowned Night-Heron, Blackpoll Warbler, Palm Warbler, Savannah Sparrow (2) & Brown-headed Cowbird. *1st hour*: *11 spp.*; *2nd*: *+9*; *3rd*: *+7*; *4th*: *+3*; *5th*: *+1 (12 min.)* = *31 spp.* Full checklist & images:

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Wed. 27-Sep-2017

*NY County Highlights (Fall season): * Yellow-crowned Night-Heron, Blackpoll Warbler, Palm Warbler, Savannah Sparrow (2) & Brown-headed Cowbird. *1st hour*: *11 spp.*; *2nd*: *+9*; *3rd*: *+7*; *4th*: *+3*; *5th*: *+1 (12 min.)* = *31 spp.* Full checklist & images:

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Mon. 25-Sep-2017

*NY County Highlights (Fall season): * Eastern Wood-Pewee, Orange-crowned Warbler, Yellow Warbler (2), Palm Warbler (2), White-crowned Sparrow & Savannah Sparrow (2). *1st hour*: *13 spp.*; *2nd*: *+14 & 1 taxa*; *3rd*: *+8*; *4th*: *+4*; *5th*: *+0 (18 min.)* = *39 spp.* Full checklist:

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Mon. 25-Sep-2017

*NY County Highlights (Fall season): * Eastern Wood-Pewee, Orange-crowned Warbler, Yellow Warbler (2), Palm Warbler (2), White-crowned Sparrow & Savannah Sparrow (2). *1st hour*: *13 spp.*; *2nd*: *+14 & 1 taxa*; *3rd*: *+8*; *4th*: *+4*; *5th*: *+0 (18 min.)* = *39 spp.* Full checklist:

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Fri. 22-Sep-2017

*NY County Highlights (Fall season): * Sharp-shinned Hawk (2), Common Raven, Palm Warbler (26+), Black-throated Green Warbler, White-crowned Sparrow (4) & Brown-headed Cowbird (13+). *1st hour*: *19 spp.*; *2nd*: *+8*; *3rd*: *+5*; *4th*: *+4* = *36 spp.* Full checklist:

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Fri. 22-Sep-2017

*NY County Highlights (Fall season): * Sharp-shinned Hawk (2), Common Raven, Palm Warbler (26+), Black-throated Green Warbler, White-crowned Sparrow (4) & Brown-headed Cowbird (13+). *1st hour*: *19 spp.*; *2nd*: *+8*; *3rd*: *+5*; *4th*: *+4* = *36 spp.* Full checklist:

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Thu. 21-Sep-2017

*NY County Highlights (Fall season): * Forster's Tern, Black-billed Cuckoo, Nashville Warbler, Yellow Warbler, Chestnut-sided Warbler, Savannah Sparrow (3), Scarlet Tanager, Rose-breasted Grosbeak & Brown-headed Cowbird (19). Species #181 added to eBird's Governors Island list - *Black-billed

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Thu. 21-Sep-2017

*NY County Highlights (Fall season): * Forster's Tern, Black-billed Cuckoo, Nashville Warbler, Yellow Warbler, Chestnut-sided Warbler, Savannah Sparrow (3), Scarlet Tanager, Rose-breasted Grosbeak & Brown-headed Cowbird (19). Species #181 added to eBird's Governors Island list - *Black-billed

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Fri. 15-Sep-2017 (Western Kingbird)

*NY County Highlights (Fall season): * Laughing Gull (3), Belted Kingfisher, Western Kingbird & Bobolink. The Western Kingbird was spotted on the north side of Outlook Hill and was moving from Slide Hill to Grassy Hill. On the NYS eBird Hotspots page I've added a map in the 'Local Links'

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Western Kingbird

Western Kingbird on Governors Island currently on Grassy Hill north of Outlook Hill. First ferry tomorrow @ 10a. Ben Cacace Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Western Kingbird

Western Kingbird on Governors Island currently on Grassy Hill north of Outlook Hill. First ferry tomorrow @ 10a. Ben Cacace Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Tue. 12-Sep-2017

*NY County Highlights (Fall season): * Belted Kingfisher, Eastern Wood-Pewee, Veery, Yellow Warbler (2) & Brown-headed Cowbird. *1st hour*: *14 spp.*; *2nd*: *+7*; *3rd*: *+4*; *4th*: *+3*; *5th*: *+3* = *31 spp.* Full checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S39148276 -- Ben Cacace

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Tue. 12-Sep-2017

*NY County Highlights (Fall season): * Belted Kingfisher, Eastern Wood-Pewee, Veery, Yellow Warbler (2) & Brown-headed Cowbird. *1st hour*: *14 spp.*; *2nd*: *+7*; *3rd*: *+4*; *4th*: *+3*; *5th*: *+3* = *31 spp.* Full checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S39148276 -- Ben Cacace

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Mon. 11-Sep-2017

*NY County Highlights (Fall season): * Common Nighthawk added to eBird list for Governors Island — #179. Killdeer, Common Tern, Common Nighthawk, Veery, Canada Warbler & Brown-headed Cowbird (8). *1st hour*: *18 spp.*; *2nd*: *+3*; *3rd*: *+6*; *4th*: *+9 & 1 taxa*; *5th*: *+0 (20 min.)* = *36

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Mon. 11-Sep-2017

*NY County Highlights (Fall season): * Common Nighthawk added to eBird list for Governors Island — #179. Killdeer, Common Tern, Common Nighthawk, Veery, Canada Warbler & Brown-headed Cowbird (8). *1st hour*: *18 spp.*; *2nd*: *+3*; *3rd*: *+6*; *4th*: *+9 & 1 taxa*; *5th*: *+0 (20 min.)* = *36

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Fri. 8-Sep-2017

*NY County Highlights (Fall Season): * A Peregrine Falcon was seen a few minutes before sunset perching on the northern set of gantries in Red Hook off Van Brunt St. Common Tern, Peregrine Falcon, Northern Waterthrush, Chestnut-sided Warbler, Brown-headed Cowbird (70+) & Baltimore Oriole. *1st

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Fri. 8-Sep-2017

*NY County Highlights (Fall Season): * A Peregrine Falcon was seen a few minutes before sunset perching on the northern set of gantries in Red Hook off Van Brunt St. Common Tern, Peregrine Falcon, Northern Waterthrush, Chestnut-sided Warbler, Brown-headed Cowbird (70+) & Baltimore Oriole. *1st

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Thu. 7-Sep-2017

*NY County Highlights (Fall season Aug-Nov): * Laughing Gull, Chimney Swift (2), American Kestrel (2), Eastern Kingbird, Red-eyed Vireo, Brown-headed Cowbird (30+) & Baltimore Oriole. *1st hour*: *13 spp.*; *2nd*: *+6*; *3rd*: *+5*; *4th*: *+0 (18 min.)* = *24 spp.* Full checklist & images:

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Thu. 7-Sep-2017

*NY County Highlights (Fall season Aug-Nov): * Laughing Gull, Chimney Swift (2), American Kestrel (2), Eastern Kingbird, Red-eyed Vireo, Brown-headed Cowbird (30+) & Baltimore Oriole. *1st hour*: *13 spp.*; *2nd*: *+6*; *3rd*: *+5*; *4th*: *+0 (18 min.)* = *24 spp.* Full checklist & images:

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Fri. 11-Aug-2017

*NY County Highlights: * American Black Duck (9), Yellow-crowned Night-Heron (5), Killdeer (4), Common Tern (2), American Kestrel, Fish Crow, Brown-headed Cowbird (75+) & American Goldfinch. *1st hour*: *14 spp.*; *2nd*: *+8*; *3rd*: *+7*; *4th*: +1 = *30 spp.* Full checklist & images:

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Fri. 11-Aug-2017

*NY County Highlights: * American Black Duck (9), Yellow-crowned Night-Heron (5), Killdeer (4), Common Tern (2), American Kestrel, Fish Crow, Brown-headed Cowbird (75+) & American Goldfinch. *1st hour*: *14 spp.*; *2nd*: *+8*; *3rd*: *+7*; *4th*: +1 = *30 spp.* Full checklist & images:

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