Re: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Black-necked Stilts (NO)

2017-05-31 Thread Andrew Baksh
I have been out here since this AM and have not seen any sign of the Black-necked Stilts (BNST). That does not mean they are not around since my focus was more on counting shorebirds instead of searching for the BNSTs. On a side note, the Cattle Egret continued this AM at Cow Meadow Park.

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Black-necked Stilts (NO)

2017-05-31 Thread Andrew Baksh
I have been out here since this AM and have not seen any sign of the Black-necked Stilts (BNST). That does not mean they are not around since my focus was more on counting shorebirds instead of searching for the BNSTs. On a side note, the Cattle Egret continued this AM at Cow Meadow Park.

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Summer Tanager Yes!

2017-05-04 Thread Elizabeth Dinapoli
Immature half yellow, half red. Seen 1 1/2 miles east of Field 6 south side/east bound on Ocean Parkway. Now I can have dinner! Elizabeth A. DiNapoli B.A., M.Ed. Manager of Clerkship Education Physician Assistant Studies School of Health Professions New York Institute of Technology Old

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Summer Tanager Yes!

2017-05-04 Thread Elizabeth Dinapoli
Immature half yellow, half red. Seen 1 1/2 miles east of Field 6 south side/east bound on Ocean Parkway. Now I can have dinner! Elizabeth A. DiNapoli B.A., M.Ed. Manager of Clerkship Education Physician Assistant Studies School of Health Professions New York Institute of Technology Old

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach: 3 Blue Grosbeaks and other migrants

2017-04-29 Thread Timothy Healy
Despite favorable conditions last night, THE big push of migrants is still yet to come. Radar seemed to show more birds leaving our area than coming in, and the early morning storms which might have produced fallout later in the season didn't amount to much. Nevertheless, Jones Beach featured some

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach: 3 Blue Grosbeaks and other migrants

2017-04-29 Thread Timothy Healy
Despite favorable conditions last night, THE big push of migrants is still yet to come. Radar seemed to show more birds leaving our area than coming in, and the early morning storms which might have produced fallout later in the season didn't amount to much. Nevertheless, Jones Beach featured some

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Report

2017-04-28 Thread Michael Zito
The following birds were observed today at Jones Beach by myself and Robert Taylor (along with others) Bobolink Rose-Breasted Grosbeak Prairie Warbler Yellow Warbler Blue-winged Warbler Yellow-rumped Warbler Palm Warbler Blue-headed Vireo Veery Savannah Sparrow Indigo bunting (2 males, 1 female)

Re:[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End: Bobolink etc

2017-04-28 Thread Robert Taylor
still here On Thursday, April 27, 2017, Robert Taylor wrote: > male Bobolink on south side of median, single Black Skimmer at Coast Guard > Station. > > Rob from Massapequa -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

Re:[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End: Bobolink etc

2017-04-28 Thread Robert Taylor
still here On Thursday, April 27, 2017, Robert Taylor wrote: > male Bobolink on south side of median, single Black Skimmer at Coast Guard > Station. > > Rob from Massapequa -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End: Bobolink etc

2017-04-27 Thread Robert Taylor
male Bobolink on south side of median, single Black Skimmer at Coast Guard Station. Rob from Massapequa -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End: Bobolink etc

2017-04-27 Thread Robert Taylor
male Bobolink on south side of median, single Black Skimmer at Coast Guard Station. Rob from Massapequa -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Jones beach strip

2017-03-24 Thread syschiff
Jones Beach Strip; 24 March Overcast, blustery day. Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) birded the the Joes beach strip out to Captree Island. Starting at the Coast Guard Station, the bar contained a pair of AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHERS and 7 PIPING PLOVER. Approx. 300 DUNLIN were flying about and landed

[nysbirds-l] Jones beach strip

2017-03-24 Thread syschiff
Jones Beach Strip; 24 March Overcast, blustery day. Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) birded the the Joes beach strip out to Captree Island. Starting at the Coast Guard Station, the bar contained a pair of AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHERS and 7 PIPING PLOVER. Approx. 300 DUNLIN were flying about and landed

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End

2016-12-02 Thread syschiff
Jones Beach 2 Dec After checking the bar at the Coast Guard Station, Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) went to the swale walking down to the water. Of interest were 40 RED KNOT on the bar with AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHERS and BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER. On the beach,looking toward the jetty, almost at the

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End

2016-12-02 Thread syschiff
Jones Beach 2 Dec After checking the bar at the Coast Guard Station, Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) went to the swale walking down to the water. Of interest were 40 RED KNOT on the bar with AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHERS and BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER. On the beach,looking toward the jetty, almost at the

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Hawk Watch

2016-11-26 Thread Steve Walter
Not in the conventional sense. But with all the talk of a Goshawk around the Jones Beach West End, that seems to be what broke out. A bunch of people ended up taking up a position overlooking the open area of the median area. There were certainly a few Accipiter sightings, with several sightings

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Hawk Watch

2016-11-26 Thread Steve Walter
Not in the conventional sense. But with all the talk of a Goshawk around the Jones Beach West End, that seems to be what broke out. A bunch of people ended up taking up a position overlooking the open area of the median area. There were certainly a few Accipiter sightings, with several sightings

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End

2016-11-26 Thread syschiff
Jones Beach West End 26 Nov Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) went to look for the Longspur reported. Upon arriving at the Coast Guard Station parking lot, we were alerted to a NORTHERN GOSHAWK. We walked down the road toward the turnaround, looking into the median where the bird was reported. We

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End

2016-11-26 Thread syschiff
Jones Beach West End 26 Nov Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) went to look for the Longspur reported. Upon arriving at the Coast Guard Station parking lot, we were alerted to a NORTHERN GOSHAWK. We walked down the road toward the turnaround, looking into the median where the bird was reported. We

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach and Hempstead

2016-11-12 Thread Timothy Healy
Pack your gloves if you're birding: it's cold out there, folks! Jones Beach saw some movement this morning, with lots of Red-wings and a fair few finches passing overhead on their journey to the west. Hundreds of gannets were seen moving just offshore, and a noisy Great Blue Heron flew down the

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach and Hempstead

2016-11-12 Thread Timothy Healy
Pack your gloves if you're birding: it's cold out there, folks! Jones Beach saw some movement this morning, with lots of Red-wings and a fair few finches passing overhead on their journey to the west. Hundreds of gannets were seen moving just offshore, and a noisy Great Blue Heron flew down the

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach - Vesper Sparrow

2016-11-11 Thread Robert McGrath
Echoing Mike's observations, Rich Gostic and I (Bob McGrath) were the two birders they left with the sparrow on the median. The bird was very secretive during our thirty minutes waiting of it to re-emerge from the pines. Patience is definitely required, for those who invest the time once they

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach - Vesper Sparrow

2016-11-11 Thread Robert McGrath
Echoing Mike's observations, Rich Gostic and I (Bob McGrath) were the two birders they left with the sparrow on the median. The bird was very secretive during our thirty minutes waiting of it to re-emerge from the pines. Patience is definitely required, for those who invest the time once they

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach - Vesper Sparrow

2016-11-11 Thread Michael Zito
Vesper Sparrow at Jones Beach spotted by Rob Taylor and myself. I saw a few people at the beach so wanted to let you guys know. Unfortunately the bird went into the bushes because a car went by. We left the bird with two other birders as we had to leave, south side of median, by itself. Will

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach - Vesper Sparrow

2016-11-11 Thread Michael Zito
Vesper Sparrow at Jones Beach spotted by Rob Taylor and myself. I saw a few people at the beach so wanted to let you guys know. Unfortunately the bird went into the bushes because a car went by. We left the bird with two other birders as we had to leave, south side of median, by itself. Will

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach

2016-10-29 Thread John Mora
My wife and I birdied for two hours at West End commencing at 3 PM. Nice sized groups of foraging yellow rumps. One Blue Headed Vireo. One Royal Tern fly over. Two easily spooked White Crowned Sparrows along roadside heading towards police station. Only one Red Breasted Nuthatch. Some

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach

2016-10-29 Thread John Mora
My wife and I birdied for two hours at West End commencing at 3 PM. Nice sized groups of foraging yellow rumps. One Blue Headed Vireo. One Royal Tern fly over. Two easily spooked White Crowned Sparrows along roadside heading towards police station. Only one Red Breasted Nuthatch. Some

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach

2016-10-28 Thread syschiff
Joe Giunta, Joe Viglietta and I (Sy Schiff) Birded Jones Beach West End on a cool, sunny, very windy day. The wind kept the birds down but the lawn at the bottom of the hedgerow and the shrubs just before the turn into the Coast Guard Station entrance held a number of sparrows. They did not

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach

2016-10-28 Thread syschiff
Joe Giunta, Joe Viglietta and I (Sy Schiff) Birded Jones Beach West End on a cool, sunny, very windy day. The wind kept the birds down but the lawn at the bottom of the hedgerow and the shrubs just before the turn into the Coast Guard Station entrance held a number of sparrows. They did not

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach - Vesper Sparrow

2016-10-26 Thread Michael Zito
Spotted a vesper sparrow past the police station after the "thank you" sign. South side of the middle median. Hermit thrush was nearby the bird. Mike Z. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach - Vesper Sparrow

2016-10-26 Thread Michael Zito
Spotted a vesper sparrow past the police station after the "thank you" sign. South side of the middle median. Hermit thrush was nearby the bird. Mike Z. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Warbler

2016-10-22 Thread Tim Healy
I headed down to Jones to follow the Connecticut report and was quickly put on the bird. I watched it forage in the weedy growth along the fence line for about half an hour. I saw it well several times as it came into the open as it foraged. I snapped photographs, I watched it through

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Warbler

2016-10-22 Thread Tim Healy
I headed down to Jones to follow the Connecticut report and was quickly put on the bird. I watched it forage in the weedy growth along the fence line for about half an hour. I saw it well several times as it came into the open as it foraged. I snapped photographs, I watched it through

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Marbled Godwit Nassau County

2016-10-21 Thread David Klauber
Haven't seen this posted but a Marbled Godwit was found this morning on the spit opposite the gazebo, in the middle of a large flock of Oystercatchers. 2 Western Willets were also present. The previously reported Clay-colored and Vesper Sparrows could not be found, but there was a White-crowned

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Marbled Godwit Nassau County

2016-10-21 Thread David Klauber
Haven't seen this posted but a Marbled Godwit was found this morning on the spit opposite the gazebo, in the middle of a large flock of Oystercatchers. 2 Western Willets were also present. The previously reported Clay-colored and Vesper Sparrows could not be found, but there was a White-crowned

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach State Park Birds (Nassau Co.)

2016-10-15 Thread Ken Feustel
There was a good amount of bird activity at JBSP early this morning. Starting at dawn, I birded West End then moved east to Zach’s Bay. Shortly after dawn a calling Dickcissel was observed flying down the beach near the marina parking area. On the sandbar were some three hundred American

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach State Park Birds (Nassau Co.)

2016-10-15 Thread Ken Feustel
There was a good amount of bird activity at JBSP early this morning. Starting at dawn, I birded West End then moved east to Zach’s Bay. Shortly after dawn a calling Dickcissel was observed flying down the beach near the marina parking area. On the sandbar were some three hundred American

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Report

2016-10-15 Thread Michael Zito
A quick walk through Jones Beach turned up highlights of a field sparrow, northern parula, and a just seen winter wren I spotted by the men's bathroom facility. I was observing the bird with another birder when it took off under some cars. Trying to relocate. Mike Z. Sent from my iPhone --

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Report

2016-10-15 Thread Michael Zito
A quick walk through Jones Beach turned up highlights of a field sparrow, northern parula, and a just seen winter wren I spotted by the men's bathroom facility. I was observing the bird with another birder when it took off under some cars. Trying to relocate. Mike Z. Sent from my iPhone --

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Report

2016-10-14 Thread Michael Zito
This AM Robert Taylor and myself found 2 clay-colored sparrows, at least 2 field sparrows, and a juvenile white-crowned sparrow by the Coast Guard Station. Warblers included pine, palm, blackthroated-blue, northern parula, American redstart and blackpoll warbler. Mike Z. Sent from my iPhone

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Report

2016-10-14 Thread Michael Zito
This AM Robert Taylor and myself found 2 clay-colored sparrows, at least 2 field sparrows, and a juvenile white-crowned sparrow by the Coast Guard Station. Warblers included pine, palm, blackthroated-blue, northern parula, American redstart and blackpoll warbler. Mike Z. Sent from my iPhone

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach - Cackling Goose, Golden-Plover, and Rusty Blackbird movement

2016-10-10 Thread Tim Healy
I've been at Jones Beach since 6:40 today. The strong northern winds definitely brought some movement. Early in the day, Brendan Fogarty and I spotted several batches of Rusty Blackbirds (totaling about 11) passing overhead. Calls and coloration were distinctive, and one was forced to perch in

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach - Cackling Goose, Golden-Plover, and Rusty Blackbird movement

2016-10-10 Thread Tim Healy
I've been at Jones Beach since 6:40 today. The strong northern winds definitely brought some movement. Early in the day, Brendan Fogarty and I spotted several batches of Rusty Blackbirds (totaling about 11) passing overhead. Calls and coloration were distinctive, and one was forced to perch in

Fw: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach: Dickcissel, Blue Grosbeak, Caspian Terns, and more

2016-10-04 Thread David Klauber
to the fisherman's lot From: bounce-120857078-3714...@list.cornell.edu <bounce-120857078-3714...@list.cornell.edu> on behalf of Tim Healy <tp...@cornell.edu> Sent: Tuesday, October 4, 2016 10:15 AM To: NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu Subject: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach: Dick

Fw: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach: Dickcissel, Blue Grosbeak, Caspian Terns, and more

2016-10-04 Thread David Klauber
to the fisherman's lot From: bounce-120857078-3714...@list.cornell.edu on behalf of Tim Healy Sent: Tuesday, October 4, 2016 10:15 AM To: NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu Subject: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach: Dickcissel, Blue Grosbeak, Caspian Terns, and more Despite a poor showing

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach: Dickcissel, Blue Grosbeak, Caspian Terns, and more

2016-10-04 Thread Tim Healy
Despite a poor showing on the morning radar and a dismal start to the day at Robert Moses, Jones Beach has served up a lovely bit of excitement. The pair of Caspian Terns continue at the boat basin, seen resting on Short Beach earlier and one in flight just now. A Dickcissel was heard

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach: Dickcissel, Blue Grosbeak, Caspian Terns, and more

2016-10-04 Thread Tim Healy
Despite a poor showing on the morning radar and a dismal start to the day at Robert Moses, Jones Beach has served up a lovely bit of excitement. The pair of Caspian Terns continue at the boat basin, seen resting on Short Beach earlier and one in flight just now. A Dickcissel was heard

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach west end: shorebirds, gulls

2016-09-29 Thread Robert Taylor
shorebirds concentrated on the coast guard spit from a very high tide: red knots, oystercatchers, black bellied plover, dunlin and a possible candidate for a godwit on the north tip of short beach.. i couldnt get closer for a better look and didnt bring my scope.. several lesser black backed gulls

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach west end: shorebirds, gulls

2016-09-29 Thread Robert Taylor
shorebirds concentrated on the coast guard spit from a very high tide: red knots, oystercatchers, black bellied plover, dunlin and a possible candidate for a godwit on the north tip of short beach.. i couldnt get closer for a better look and didnt bring my scope.. several lesser black backed gulls

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Report - Flicker Migration

2016-09-27 Thread Michael Zito
Flickers are seemingly everywhere at Jones Beach, I just counted 10 in flight moving down the beach, and I reached 20 for my total count. Mike Z. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Report - Flicker Migration

2016-09-27 Thread Michael Zito
Flickers are seemingly everywhere at Jones Beach, I just counted 10 in flight moving down the beach, and I reached 20 for my total count. Mike Z. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach birds

2016-09-21 Thread Tim Healy
I had the opportunity to swing down to the shore after work. A large hatch out of ants provided a feast for about a hundred Laughing Gulls at Jones Beach Field 6. The median at the West End featured some nice activity. Ruby-crowned Kinglets and Red-breasted Nuthatches were foraging in the

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach birds

2016-09-21 Thread Tim Healy
I had the opportunity to swing down to the shore after work. A large hatch out of ants provided a feast for about a hundred Laughing Gulls at Jones Beach Field 6. The median at the West End featured some nice activity. Ruby-crowned Kinglets and Red-breasted Nuthatches were foraging in the

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach & Jamaica Bay

2016-09-13 Thread Glenn Wilson
Thanks to the many people who helped me find the Jones Beach ponds last week. Here is a link to the Red-necked Phalarope seen in the ponds and other birds who allowed me to see them: http://www.wilsonswarblers.com/html_trips/2016_09_06.html Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com --

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach & Jamaica Bay

2016-09-13 Thread Glenn Wilson
Thanks to the many people who helped me find the Jones Beach ponds last week. Here is a link to the Red-necked Phalarope seen in the ponds and other birds who allowed me to see them: http://www.wilsonswarblers.com/html_trips/2016_09_06.html Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com --

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach report, 9/12

2016-09-12 Thread Timothy Healy
I took advantage of a day off from work to check out the beach at first light. The winds looked favorable, the radar was busy, and last night at Lido Beach there were almost constantly flight calls of migrants passing overhead. Jones experienced an initially promising, modest flight of birds at

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach report, 9/12

2016-09-12 Thread Timothy Healy
I took advantage of a day off from work to check out the beach at first light. The winds looked favorable, the radar was busy, and last night at Lido Beach there were almost constantly flight calls of migrants passing overhead. Jones experienced an initially promising, modest flight of birds at

[nysbirds-l] Jones beach ponds.

2016-09-07 Thread Glenn Wilson
I found them. Some insect found me and LOVES to bite. Anyway, there is a RED-NECKED PHALAROPE right in front of the blind and 100s of peeps in the back seen from the blind. They look mostly to be one species. least maybe. Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Jones beach ponds.

2016-09-07 Thread Glenn Wilson
I found them. Some insect found me and LOVES to bite. Anyway, there is a RED-NECKED PHALAROPE right in front of the blind and 100s of peeps in the back seen from the blind. They look mostly to be one species. least maybe. Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Jones beach west end ponds

2016-09-06 Thread Glenn Wilson
How do you get to the ponds from jones beach west end 2 parking lot? Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End ponds: Bairds Sandpiper

2016-09-04 Thread Robert Taylor
Most of the shorebirds have left except for about 20 semipalmated sandpipers, Least Sandpiper, semipalmated plover, killdeer and a bairds sandpiper. 2 Caspian Terns flying into the inlet were later seen by other birders at the coast guard who also reported 2 Royal Terns. Lots of Red Breasted

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End ponds: Bairds Sandpiper

2016-09-04 Thread Robert Taylor
Most of the shorebirds have left except for about 20 semipalmated sandpipers, Least Sandpiper, semipalmated plover, killdeer and a bairds sandpiper. 2 Caspian Terns flying into the inlet were later seen by other birders at the coast guard who also reported 2 Royal Terns. Lots of Red Breasted

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End Report

2016-08-26 Thread Michael Zito
Birded the Jones Beach ponds this AM with Rob Taylor, here are the highlights: Stilt Sandpiper (at least 5) Pectoral Sandpiper (at least 5) Western Sandpiper (2, thanks to John Gluth) White-rumped Sandpiper (multiple) Virginia Rail, got a great look at this guy who came out feet in front of us

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End Report

2016-08-26 Thread Michael Zito
Birded the Jones Beach ponds this AM with Rob Taylor, here are the highlights: Stilt Sandpiper (at least 5) Pectoral Sandpiper (at least 5) Western Sandpiper (2, thanks to John Gluth) White-rumped Sandpiper (multiple) Virginia Rail, got a great look at this guy who came out feet in front of us

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach - landbirds on the move and continuing shorebirds

2016-08-23 Thread Tim Healy
I birded Jones Beach from 6:20-10:10 this morning. There was no sign of either Sora or Virginia Rail at the dune ponds, but there good numbers of shorebirds continue including White-rumped Sandpiper, three Stilt Sandpipers, and a Whimbrel which flew west around 7:45. Others reported seeing

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach - landbirds on the move and continuing shorebirds

2016-08-23 Thread Tim Healy
I birded Jones Beach from 6:20-10:10 this morning. There was no sign of either Sora or Virginia Rail at the dune ponds, but there good numbers of shorebirds continue including White-rumped Sandpiper, three Stilt Sandpipers, and a Whimbrel which flew west around 7:45. Others reported seeing

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Ponds

2016-08-22 Thread Michael Zito
Birded the Jones Beach Ponds this AM with Rob Taylor. Ponds are still very active. Birds included: Virginia Rail adult with Juvenile Sora Pectoral Sandpipers (3 seen) Stilt Sandpiper White-Rumped Sandpiper Blue-Winged Teal Red Knots (several) Mike Z. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Ponds

2016-08-22 Thread Michael Zito
Birded the Jones Beach Ponds this AM with Rob Taylor. Ponds are still very active. Birds included: Virginia Rail adult with Juvenile Sora Pectoral Sandpipers (3 seen) Stilt Sandpiper White-Rumped Sandpiper Blue-Winged Teal Red Knots (several) Mike Z. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach rails - Sora & Virginia Nassau County

2016-08-19 Thread David Klauber
Last evening from 6 to dark(8) I looked for the Sora reported earlier by Ken Feustel.The light was perfect, so of course no Sora. However Brendan Fogarty found an immature Virginia Rail skulking in the southeast corner of the easternmost small pond, but it quickly ran off into the phrags

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach rails - Sora & Virginia Nassau County

2016-08-19 Thread David Klauber
Last evening from 6 to dark(8) I looked for the Sora reported earlier by Ken Feustel.The light was perfect, so of course no Sora. However Brendan Fogarty found an immature Virginia Rail skulking in the southeast corner of the easternmost small pond, but it quickly ran off into the phrags

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach rails YES - 8/19 AM

2016-08-19 Thread Brendan Fogarty
Hi everyone, An adult Virginia Rail was in the easternmost West End pond this morning (where the juvenile Virginia was yesterday evening) at 6:30, and the Sora was showing poorly when I left at 7:45, still in the little channel between the easternmost and widest West End pond. So there are at

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach rails YES - 8/19 AM

2016-08-19 Thread Brendan Fogarty
Hi everyone, An adult Virginia Rail was in the easternmost West End pond this morning (where the juvenile Virginia was yesterday evening) at 6:30, and the Sora was showing poorly when I left at 7:45, still in the little channel between the easternmost and widest West End pond. So there are at

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach rails (Nassau)

2016-08-18 Thread Brendan Fogarty
Hi everyone, Dave Klauber and I failed to spot or hear the Sora at the ponds his evening, but we had a brief but definitive look at a sprinting juvenile Virginia Rail, all the way in the southeast corner of the little easternmost pond there. Shorebird diversity was nice, half a dozen

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach rails (Nassau)

2016-08-18 Thread Brendan Fogarty
Hi everyone, Dave Klauber and I failed to spot or hear the Sora at the ponds his evening, but we had a brief but definitive look at a sprinting juvenile Virginia Rail, all the way in the southeast corner of the little easternmost pond there. Shorebird diversity was nice, half a dozen

Re:[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach shorebirds (Nassau Co.) 7/27

2016-07-27 Thread John Gluth
When faced with such illegal drone intrusion, it sure would it be nice to possess a focussed signal jammer that could send these aerial nuisances plummeting to earth. No law enforcement personnel need be involved. It would also obviate unavoidable yet pointless fantasies involving skeet

Re:[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach shorebirds (Nassau Co.) 7/27

2016-07-27 Thread John Gluth
When faced with such illegal drone intrusion, it sure would it be nice to possess a focussed signal jammer that could send these aerial nuisances plummeting to earth. No law enforcement personnel need be involved. It would also obviate unavoidable yet pointless fantasies involving skeet

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach shorebirds (Nassau Co.) 7/27

2016-07-27 Thread Brendan Fogarty
Hi everyone, Shorebirds found somewhere better to be this afternoon on high tide, but the last few days have brought Stilt, White-rumped, Pectoral, and Western Sandpipers to the ponds between West End field 2 and TR Nature Center. Today my highlight were three Western Willets flying with an

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach shorebirds (Nassau Co.) 7/27

2016-07-27 Thread Brendan Fogarty
Hi everyone, Shorebirds found somewhere better to be this afternoon on high tide, but the last few days have brought Stilt, White-rumped, Pectoral, and Western Sandpipers to the ponds between West End field 2 and TR Nature Center. Today my highlight were three Western Willets flying with an

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End Shorebirds

2016-07-21 Thread Robert Taylor
Was at the ponds at Jones Beach West until 1:30 - lots of shorebirds: short billed dowitchers, both yellowlegs, semi plovers and sandpipers as well as the continuing Stilt and Pectoral Sandpipers. (west and east side respectively) A NYC birder had reported hearing a possible Least Bittern

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End Shorebirds

2016-07-21 Thread Robert Taylor
Was at the ponds at Jones Beach West until 1:30 - lots of shorebirds: short billed dowitchers, both yellowlegs, semi plovers and sandpipers as well as the continuing Stilt and Pectoral Sandpipers. (west and east side respectively) A NYC birder had reported hearing a possible Least Bittern

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Report

2016-05-26 Thread Michael Zito
Walked the fisherman's road with Rob Taylor by the Coast Guard Station, highlights included: Summer Tanager (spotted by Rob) Eastern Wood Pee-Wee Willow Flycatcher (multiple) Rose-Breasted Grosbeak (female) Red-eyed Vireo (multiple) Mike Z. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Report

2016-05-26 Thread Michael Zito
Walked the fisherman's road with Rob Taylor by the Coast Guard Station, highlights included: Summer Tanager (spotted by Rob) Eastern Wood Pee-Wee Willow Flycatcher (multiple) Rose-Breasted Grosbeak (female) Red-eyed Vireo (multiple) Mike Z. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Report

2016-05-25 Thread Michael Zito
Didn't spend a lot of time but there are plenty of blackpolls, magnolia, and American redstarts around. Also there are many red-eyed vireos and I saw a single willow flycatcher. Mike Z. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Report

2016-05-25 Thread Michael Zito
Didn't spend a lot of time but there are plenty of blackpolls, magnolia, and American redstarts around. Also there are many red-eyed vireos and I saw a single willow flycatcher. Mike Z. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach nightjar (Nassau County)

2016-05-16 Thread Pat Palladino
On Saturday, a few people caught a glimpse of a nightjar (apparent Chuck-wills Widow) at Jones Beach West End. In an attempt to hear the Chuck, I headed down there this evening and was greeted by a calling Whip-poor-will. It called for about 15 minutes, then began its hunt, flying once through

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach nightjar (Nassau County)

2016-05-16 Thread Pat Palladino
On Saturday, a few people caught a glimpse of a nightjar (apparent Chuck-wills Widow) at Jones Beach West End. In an attempt to hear the Chuck, I headed down there this evening and was greeted by a calling Whip-poor-will. It called for about 15 minutes, then began its hunt, flying once through

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Report

2016-05-16 Thread Michael Zito
I was unsuccessful at locating the Wilson's Phalarope early this morning at Captree Island. Tide and windy weather conditions did not help. I then moved onto Jones. Highlights of Jones Beach: Bay-Breasted Warbler (female) Blackburnian Warbler (female) Magnolia Warbler - multiple Prairie

Re:[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Report (cont.)

2016-05-11 Thread Michael Zito
In the same location: Magnolia Common Yellowthroat (heard, multiple) Eastern Towhee Eastern Phoebe Eastern Wood-Pewee Mike Z Sent from my iPhone > On May 11, 2016, at 8:10 AM, Michael Zito wrote: > > So far this AM on the fisherman's road by the coast guard station there has > been the

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Report

2016-05-11 Thread Michael Zito
So far this AM on the fisherman's road by the coast guard station there has been the following birds: Black throated blue Worm eating Northern parula Yellow Yellow rumped Rose breasted grosbeak (female) Baltimore Oriole Not exactly hopping, but not bad either. Birds were kind of high up, not

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Report

2016-05-11 Thread Michael Zito
So far this AM on the fisherman's road by the coast guard station there has been the following birds: Black throated blue Worm eating Northern parula Yellow Yellow rumped Rose breasted grosbeak (female) Baltimore Oriole Not exactly hopping, but not bad either. Birds were kind of high up, not

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach shorebirds - Nassau County

2016-04-30 Thread David Klauber
Late this afternoon around 5 there was a nice collection of shorebirds on the spit opposite the gazebo at the Coast Guard station, many in breeding plumage, highlighted by about 5 Red Knots. Also present were Dunlin, SB Dowitchers, Sanderlings, Semipalmated Sandpiper, Piping & Black-bellied

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach shorebirds - Nassau County

2016-04-30 Thread David Klauber
Late this afternoon around 5 there was a nice collection of shorebirds on the spit opposite the gazebo at the Coast Guard station, many in breeding plumage, highlighted by about 5 Red Knots. Also present were Dunlin, SB Dowitchers, Sanderlings, Semipalmated Sandpiper, Piping & Black-bellied

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach

2016-04-20 Thread syschiff
Jones Beach West End 20 April Looking for my first SAVANNAH SPARROWS, I found 10 feeding along the edges on both sides of the road just before the turn into the Coast Guard Station. Also, a pair of DARK-EYED JUNCOS and a very tame PALM WARBLER. Other birds Included HERMIT THRUSH, BROWN

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach

2016-04-20 Thread syschiff
Jones Beach West End 20 April Looking for my first SAVANNAH SPARROWS, I found 10 feeding along the edges on both sides of the road just before the turn into the Coast Guard Station. Also, a pair of DARK-EYED JUNCOS and a very tame PALM WARBLER. Other birds Included HERMIT THRUSH, BROWN

RE: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Savannah Sparrows (also at Croton Point)

2016-04-19 Thread Weiskotten, Kurt
rtunity Employer -Original Message- From: bounce-120392719-75443...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-120392719-75443...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Shaibal Mitra Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2016 1:55 PM To: nysbirds-l Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Savannah Sparrows (also

RE: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Savannah Sparrows (also at Croton Point)

2016-04-19 Thread Weiskotten, Kurt
--Original Message- From: bounce-120392719-75443...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-120392719-75443...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Shaibal Mitra Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2016 1:55 PM To: nysbirds-l Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Savannah Sparrows (also at Croton Point) Consistent

RE: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Savannah Sparrows (also at Croton Point)

2016-04-19 Thread Shaibal Mitra
:15 AM To: Robert Taylor; nysbirds-l Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Savannah Sparrows (also at Croton Point) Had (3) first of season savannah sparrows in croton point park this a.m. as well L. Trachtenberg Ossining From: bounce-120389877-10490...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-120389877

RE: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Savannah Sparrows (also at Croton Point)

2016-04-19 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Savannah Sparrows Was dead here yesterday but today there are Savannah Sparrows everywhere, looking through them to see if anything rare is mixed in Rob from Massapequa -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics<http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME>

RE: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Savannah Sparrows (also at Croton Point)

2016-04-19 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Savannah Sparrows Was dead here yesterday but today there are Savannah Sparrows everywhere, looking through them to see if anything rare is mixed in Rob from Massapequa -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics<http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME>

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Savannah Sparrows

2016-04-19 Thread Robert Taylor
Was dead here yesterday but today there are Savannah Sparrows everywhere, looking through them to see if anything rare is mixed in Rob from Massapequa -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

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