[nysbirds-l] Hunter Island, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx, Red-head Woodpecker, etc

2017-05-21 Thread Jack Rothman
Belated post- from 5/20/17 The Red-headed Woodpecker is still here and awaits a female. He frequently attends to the tree cavity he “appropriated" from a nesting Redbellied. As I mentioned in a previous post, all of the nearby cavities are now cleared because of him. This fellow is tough, I

[nysbirds-l] Hunter Island, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx, Red-head Woodpecker, etc

2017-05-21 Thread Jack Rothman
Belated post- from 5/20/17 The Red-headed Woodpecker is still here and awaits a female. He frequently attends to the tree cavity he “appropriated" from a nesting Redbellied. As I mentioned in a previous post, all of the nearby cavities are now cleared because of him. This fellow is tough, I

[nysbirds-l] Hunter Island, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx

2017-04-09 Thread Jack Rothman
Approximately 40 birders showed up for today’s walk on Hunter Island. Highlights were Great Horned Owls, American Oystercatchers, Horned Grebes in partial breeding plumage. It was a beautiful day to be in the woods and along the shore. Great Horned Owl (4) American Oystercatcher (2) Horned

[nysbirds-l] Hunter Island, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx

2017-04-09 Thread Jack Rothman
Approximately 40 birders showed up for today’s walk on Hunter Island. Highlights were Great Horned Owls, American Oystercatchers, Horned Grebes in partial breeding plumage. It was a beautiful day to be in the woods and along the shore. Great Horned Owl (4) American Oystercatcher (2) Horned

[nysbirds-l] Hunter Island, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx

2013-02-24 Thread Jack Rothman
"Bronx Brendan", Glen, Mike and I birded Hunter Island, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx this morning. The conditions were finally decent, with good visibility, little wind, somewhat sunny skies and moderating temperatures. Present were: 12 Goldeneye 75+ Greater Scaup 50+ Brant 8 Red-breasted Merganser

[nysbirds-l] Hunter Island, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx

2013-02-24 Thread Jack Rothman
Bronx Brendan, Glen, Mike and I birded Hunter Island, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx this morning. The conditions were finally decent, with good visibility, little wind, somewhat sunny skies and moderating temperatures. Present were: 12 Goldeneye 75+ Greater Scaup 50+ Brant 8 Red-breasted Merganser 12