[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Coast Guard area: Clapper Rails

Not much at low tide from sunrise to 7am- only a few dozen shorebirds including semi palmated sandpipers and plovers, and 2 spotted sandpipers. Saw 10 Great Egrets and a Great Blue Heron, Green Heron, and a Clapper Rail. Recommend the sandbar as a reliable spot in the early am to find Clapper

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Coast Guard area: Clapper Rails

Not much at low tide from sunrise to 7am- only a few dozen shorebirds including semi palmated sandpipers and plovers, and 2 spotted sandpipers. Saw 10 Great Egrets and a Great Blue Heron, Green Heron, and a Clapper Rail. Recommend the sandbar as a reliable spot in the early am to find Clapper

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach

Jones Beach West End, 4 Aug. The bar at the marina had a small mix of shorebirds this morning., namely; American Oystercatcher, Semipalmated Sandpiper, Sanderling, Ruddy Turnstone, Short-billed Dowitcher and a "Western" Willet. There is a (I believe 2nd Summer) Lesser Black-backed Gull on the

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach

Jones Beach West End, 4 Aug. The bar at the marina had a small mix of shorebirds this morning., namely; American Oystercatcher, Semipalmated Sandpiper, Sanderling, Ruddy Turnstone, Short-billed Dowitcher and a Western Willet. There is a (I believe 2nd Summer) Lesser Black-backed Gull on the

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End: tagged Semi-palmated Sandpiper

Hi Everyone, I was by the coast guard station from around sunrise to 7am- lots of shorebirds including Oystercatchers, groups of Willetts, semi palmated sandpipers and plovers, and sanderlings. One of the semi-palmated sandpiper had a yellow tag on its leg- took a photo but lighting was bad and

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End: tagged Semi-palmated Sandpiper

Hi Everyone, I was by the coast guard station from around sunrise to 7am- lots of shorebirds including Oystercatchers, groups of Willetts, semi palmated sandpipers and plovers, and sanderlings. One of the semi-palmated sandpiper had a yellow tag on its leg- took a photo but lighting was bad and

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End: Red Phalarope-No, other shorebirds - Yes

Hi Everyone, I went looking for the Red Phalarope this morning starting around sunrise - I checked each of the west end ponds but did not see it - a lot of them have grown over and Canada Geese and Robins have moved in - still other shorebirds were present: Semi-Palmated Sandpipers/ Plovers,

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End: Red Phalarope-No, other shorebirds - Yes

Hi Everyone, I went looking for the Red Phalarope this morning starting around sunrise - I checked each of the west end ponds but did not see it - a lot of them have grown over and Canada Geese and Robins have moved in - still other shorebirds were present: Semi-Palmated Sandpipers/ Plovers,

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Red Phalarope

When saw that this bird was seen today at Jones Beach at the West End parking lot, area on the bay side,I decided to take the road trip from Westhampton this afternoon to see if I might find it. This was my second unsucessful trip. Unfortunately,when I got to the East End Ocean

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Red Phalarope

When saw that this bird was seen today at Jones Beach at the West End parking lot, area on the bay side,I decided to take the road trip from Westhampton this afternoon to see if I might find it. This was my second unsucessful trip. Unfortunately,when I got to the East End Ocean

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Red Phalarope YES midday Sunday

...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Avery Scott (SkyOfBirds) Sent: Sunday, July 19, 2015 4:23 PM To: NYSBirds Subject: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Red Phalarope (Yes, last evening) I observed the Red Phalarope last night around 7:15 PM. The bird was first found in the pool with the wood blind, and then flew

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Red Phalarope (Yes, last evening)

I observed the Red Phalarope last night around 7:15 PM. The bird was first found in the pool with the wood blind, and then flew from pond to pond heading East until around 8:00. -- Good Birding, Avery Scott Williston Park, NY http://thebirdysite.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Red Phalarope (Yes, last evening)

I observed the Red Phalarope last night around 7:15 PM. The bird was first found in the pool with the wood blind, and then flew from pond to pond heading East until around 8:00. -- Good Birding, Avery Scott Williston Park, NY http://thebirdysite.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Red Phalarope YES midday Sunday

...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Avery Scott (SkyOfBirds) Sent: Sunday, July 19, 2015 4:23 PM To: NYSBirds Subject: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Red Phalarope (Yes, last evening) I observed the Red Phalarope last night around 7:15 PM. The bird was first found in the pool with the wood blind, and then flew

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Red Pharalope: Yes

My dad, my brother, and I saw the Jones Beach Red Pharalope this afternoon. It flew into the pond in front of the blind between the nature center and the West End parkinglot around 11:50 and was still there when we left, about twenty minutes later. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Red Pharalope: Yes

My dad, my brother, and I saw the Jones Beach Red Pharalope this afternoon. It flew into the pond in front of the blind between the nature center and the West End parkinglot around 11:50 and was still there when we left, about twenty minutes later. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Coast Guard: Black Skimmers

3 on sandbar- rest of sandbar covered with usual shorebirds but I am unable to look for rarities today Good birding, Rob in Massapequa -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Coast Guard: Black Skimmers

3 on sandbar- rest of sandbar covered with usual shorebirds but I am unable to look for rarities today Good birding, Rob in Massapequa -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Coast Guard: grosbeak or bunting

Cant make pisitive id but believe its juv blue grosbeak Rob in Massapequa -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Coast Guard: Louisiana Waterthrush

East side of parking lot Rob in Massapequa -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Coast Guard: Louisiana Waterthrush

East side of parking lot Rob in Massapequa -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Coast Guard: grosbeak or bunting

Cant make pisitive id but believe its juv blue grosbeak Rob in Massapequa -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach 4/29 - New Arrivals

Overall numbers were generally somewhat low this afternoon at the West End, but the scope of species was quite good. Notable spring firsts included gorgeous male Magnolia and Blue-winged Warbler in the median and by the Coast Guard station, respectively. These were joined by Yellow-rumps, Yellows,

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach 4/29 - New Arrivals

Overall numbers were generally somewhat low this afternoon at the West End, but the scope of species was quite good. Notable spring firsts included gorgeous male Magnolia and Blue-winged Warbler in the median and by the Coast Guard station, respectively. These were joined by Yellow-rumps, Yellows,

Re:[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Cape May

Just to specify, the bird has been continuing in a blooming willow off the median between the coast guard and west end. Jonathan On Fri, Apr 24, 2015 at 11:22 AM, Jonathan <18jgr...@gmail.com> wrote: > Cape May Warbler continues at Jones Beach in the same location. Aside from > a kestrel and

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Cape May

Cape May Warbler continues at Jones Beach in the same location. Aside from a kestrel and some blackbirds it seems like the only bird around Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Cape May

Cape May Warbler continues at Jones Beach in the same location. Aside from a kestrel and some blackbirds it seems like the only bird around Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re:[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Cape May

Just to specify, the bird has been continuing in a blooming willow off the median between the coast guard and west end. Jonathan On Fri, Apr 24, 2015 at 11:22 AM, Jonathan 18jgr...@gmail.com wrote: Cape May Warbler continues at Jones Beach in the same location. Aside from a kestrel and some

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach west end spring arrivals plus

Not much that hasn't been seen elsewhere recently, but a nice mix of new arrivals and lingering birds this afternoon between 2 and 3:30. There were some Meadowlarks - one at the turnaround near the police station with Killdeer, and another 2 at the far entrance to the WE2 lot-, a good variety

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach west end spring arrivals plus

Not much that hasn't been seen elsewhere recently, but a nice mix of new arrivals and lingering birds this afternoon between 2 and 3:30. There were some Meadowlarks - one at the turnaround near the police station with Killdeer, and another 2 at the far entrance to the WE2 lot-, a good variety

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach: raptors, etc

Hi Everyone, Lots of hawks by Jones Beach- most of the ones I saw were off the Wantagh Pkwy. Most were Red Tailed Hawks- one was feeding on a Canada Goose, a few light morph Rough Legged Hawks- one chased away by Crows, Northern Harriers over the dunes as usual. By the coast guard lot was a

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach: raptors, etc

Hi Everyone, Lots of hawks by Jones Beach- most of the ones I saw were off the Wantagh Pkwy. Most were Red Tailed Hawks- one was feeding on a Canada Goose, a few light morph Rough Legged Hawks- one chased away by Crows, Northern Harriers over the dunes as usual. By the coast guard lot was a

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Snow Geese, Raptors

I missed out on dark morphs but saw 2 light more roughies including one trying to eat some roadkill (cars were spooking it). Also had a long eared owl > On Feb 22, 2015, at 3:25 PM, Robert Taylor wrote: > > Hi Everyone, > > Saw 2 Snow Geese with a flock of Canadas in the median north of the

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Snow Geese, Raptors

Hi Everyone, Saw 2 Snow Geese with a flock of Canadas in the median north of the needle. Closer to the island I saw 2 dark morph rough legged hawks. There was also a Northern Harrier over the dunes. Lots of Song Sparrows, Yellow Rumped Warblers and Horned Larks around where the ground is

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Snow Geese, Raptors

I missed out on dark morphs but saw 2 light more roughies including one trying to eat some roadkill (cars were spooking it). Also had a long eared owl On Feb 22, 2015, at 3:25 PM, Robert Taylor rmtaylo...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Everyone, Saw 2 Snow Geese with a flock of Canadas in the

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Snow Geese, Raptors

Hi Everyone, Saw 2 Snow Geese with a flock of Canadas in the median north of the needle. Closer to the island I saw 2 dark morph rough legged hawks. There was also a Northern Harrier over the dunes. Lots of Song Sparrows, Yellow Rumped Warblers and Horned Larks around where the ground is

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach BOHEMIAN WAXWING photos

Two photos of today’s BOHEMIAN WAXWING at Jones Beach State Park can be viewed embedded within my eBird checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S21788470 Other highlights seen during my 5 hour visit included the

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach BOHEMIAN WAXWING photos

Two photos of today’s BOHEMIAN WAXWING at Jones Beach State Park can be viewed embedded within my eBird checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S21788470 http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S21788470 Other highlights seen during my 5 hour visit included the RED-SHOULDERED

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach strip to Robert Moses SP

Feb 9, 2015 Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) took an afternoon drive along the parkway to Captree. The roads were clear and all parking lots were free of ice and snow. At Captree we fond a dozen BOAT-TAILED GRACKLES in the shrubbery on the side of the parking lot just past the boats. Form there we

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach strip to Robert Moses SP

Feb 9, 2015 Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) took an afternoon drive along the parkway to Captree. The roads were clear and all parking lots were free of ice and snow. At Captree we fond a dozen BOAT-TAILED GRACKLES in the shrubbery on the side of the parking lot just past the boats. Form there we

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Birds

A few additions to Gail's list all seen at West End II Jones Beach. Palm Warbler (Western), seen in the median and Field Sparrow near the West End II turn around. Both observed in the earlier part of the day. 風 Swift as the wind 林 Quiet as the forest 火 Conquer like the fire 山 Steady as the

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Birds

A few additions to Gail's list all seen at West End II Jones Beach. Palm Warbler (Western), seen in the median and Field Sparrow near the West End II turn around. Both observed in the earlier part of the day. 風 Swift as the wind 林 Quiet as the forest 火 Conquer like the fire 山 Steady as the

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Birds

An immature Northern Goshawk was present today between West End 2 parking lot and the Coast Guard station a little before 3 pm. Common Redpolls -about a half dozen, the previously reported Lapland Longspurs 5 + along with numerous Snow Buntings and Horned Larks, also American Pipit. A Glaucous

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Birds

An immature Northern Goshawk was present today between West End 2 parking lot and the Coast Guard station a little before 3 pm. Common Redpolls -about a half dozen, the previously reported Lapland Longspurs 5 + along with numerous Snow Buntings and Horned Larks, also American Pipit. A Glaucous

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach and recent ducks/geese sightings

Hi Everyone, At Jones Beach Field 10, I saw 2 Boat Tailed Grackles in the lot- west end 2 lot had a flock of ~200 Snow Buntings touching down. I also saw the Barrows Goldeneye that Robert reported today- I got a good view of it flying a little east (still west of Sands Point Preserve). (Thanks

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach and recent ducks/geese sightings

Hi Everyone, At Jones Beach Field 10, I saw 2 Boat Tailed Grackles in the lot- west end 2 lot had a flock of ~200 Snow Buntings touching down. I also saw the Barrows Goldeneye that Robert reported today- I got a good view of it flying a little east (still west of Sands Point Preserve). (Thanks

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach gulls •Black Headed• yes

Black Headed still present around Field 10, Bonnie Gulls around Coast Guard Marina Happy New Year, Good Birding Rob in Massapequa www.longislandbirding.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach gulls •Black Headed• yes

Black Headed still present around Field 10, Bonnie Gulls around Coast Guard Marina Happy New Year, Good Birding Rob in Massapequa www.longislandbirding.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Black-headed Gull photos

Photographs of the 1st Winter Black-headed Gull reported on January 1, 2015 from Jones Beach State Park (Nassau Co.) Field #10 fisherman's pier, may be viewed at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/awells48/. Alan Wells Rockland Audubon Society -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Black-headed Gull photos

Photographs of the 1st Winter Black-headed Gull reported on January 1, 2015 from Jones Beach State Park (Nassau Co.) Field #10 fisherman's pier, may be viewed at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/awells48/. Alan Wells Rockland Audubon Society -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Northern Goshawk

The Northern Goshawk was seen today Sunday 12-21-14, late morning flying and perching around the nature center and dunes at west end Jones Beach State Park. Big accipiter with wide, bright white supercillium. Steve Schellenger -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Northern Goshawk

The Northern Goshawk was seen today Sunday 12-21-14, late morning flying and perching around the nature center and dunes at west end Jones Beach State Park. Big accipiter with wide, bright white supercillium. Steve Schellenger -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Nassau County - Vesper Sparrow, Bald eagle

This morning a few of us spent a couple of hours by the swale at West End 2 looking for the paler longspur previously reported. We saw what were probably at least 3 different flocks of birds: a large (100+?) flock of Snow Buntings, a medium sized flock of Horned Larks that had 6 Laplands, and a

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Nassau County - Vesper Sparrow, Bald eagle

This morning a few of us spent a couple of hours by the swale at West End 2 looking for the paler longspur previously reported. We saw what were probably at least 3 different flocks of birds: a large (100+?) flock of Snow Buntings, a medium sized flock of Horned Larks that had 6 Laplands, and a

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach and Point Lookout

Date: Dec. 11, 2014 Location: Jones Beach, Point Lookout, Nassau County The "200 Challenge Birding Group" recorded 34 species in very chilly and windy conditions. The highlights were: Harlequin Duck - 4 at Point Lookout Lapland Longspur- at least 2 at the swale, west end 2 Horned Larks- 40

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach and Point Lookout

Date: Dec. 11, 2014 Location: Jones Beach, Point Lookout, Nassau County The 200 Challenge Birding Group recorded 34 species in very chilly and windy conditions. The highlights were: Harlequin Duck - 4 at Point Lookout Lapland Longspur- at least 2 at the swale, west end 2 Horned Larks- 40

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach and Point Lookout/ Nassau County

A brief stop at Point Lookout this morning yielded 2 Harlequin Ducks inside the inlet as well as 28 Common Eider off the main parking lot. Horned Grebes are certainly in. At Jones Beach the Marbled Godwit continues with many oystercatchers, Dunlin and Black-bellied Plover at the Coast Guard

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach and Point Lookout/ Nassau County

A brief stop at Point Lookout this morning yielded 2 Harlequin Ducks inside the inlet as well as 28 Common Eider off the main parking lot. Horned Grebes are certainly in. At Jones Beach the Marbled Godwit continues with many oystercatchers, Dunlin and Black-bellied Plover at the Coast Guard

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End

Jones Beach West End 30 Nov Quick summary: MARBLED GODWIT on the bar; Ground-Dove not found as of noon, numerous birders looking; COMMON EIDER flyby in the inlet; SNOW BUNTINGS and HORNED LARKS on the lawn by the Coast Guard lot before flying off toward the swale. A LAPLAND LONGSPUR was seen

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End

Jones Beach West End 30 Nov Quick summary: MARBLED GODWIT on the bar; Ground-Dove not found as of noon, numerous birders looking; COMMON EIDER flyby in the inlet; SNOW BUNTINGS and HORNED LARKS on the lawn by the Coast Guard lot before flying off toward the swale. A LAPLAND LONGSPUR was seen

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach

Jones Beach West End 16 Nov There were both BLACK and WHITE-WINGED SCOTERS moving both east and west along the ocean. A male HARLEQUIN DUCK was at the end of the jetty. (Another Harlequin was reported from the Pt. Lookout side.) A flotilla of fishing boats was out on the horizon surrounded by

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach

Jones Beach West End 16 Nov There were both BLACK and WHITE-WINGED SCOTERS moving both east and west along the ocean. A male HARLEQUIN DUCK was at the end of the jetty. (Another Harlequin was reported from the Pt. Lookout side.) A flotilla of fishing boats was out on the horizon surrounded by

[nysbirds-l] Jones ?Beach trip report.

Joe Giunta led a joint Brooklyn Botanical Garden and Brooklyn Bird Club field trip to Jones Beach and Pt Lookout. Starting at the Coast Guard Station, the bar was home to AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHERS, DUNLIN and a MARBLED GODWIT. In the inlet were LONG-TAILED DUCK, COMMON and RED-THROATED LOONS,

[nysbirds-l] Jones ?Beach trip report.

Joe Giunta led a joint Brooklyn Botanical Garden and Brooklyn Bird Club field trip to Jones Beach and Pt Lookout. Starting at the Coast Guard Station, the bar was home to AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHERS, DUNLIN and a MARBLED GODWIT. In the inlet were LONG-TAILED DUCK, COMMON and RED-THROATED LOONS,

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach

Joe Giunta, Sam Jannazzo, Joe Viglietta and I (Sy Schiff) spent the morning at Jones Beach. A quiet day; DOWNY, HAIRY, FLICKER, BROWN CREEPER, RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH in the pines. WHITE-THROATED, SONG and JUNCOS on the ground; YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLERS everywhere.. So a bit slow today, if you're

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach

Joe Giunta, Sam Jannazzo, Joe Viglietta and I (Sy Schiff) spent the morning at Jones Beach. A quiet day; DOWNY, HAIRY, FLICKER, BROWN CREEPER, RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH in the pines. WHITE-THROATED, SONG and JUNCOS on the ground; YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLERS everywhere.. So a bit slow today, if you're

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach

Jones Beach 3 November Arrived 5 minutes too late and wasn't invited to breakfast of raw squab. All of us who missed the dove today saw the last one seen at Captree. Consolation prizes: 5 LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS on lot, WOODCOCK at the turnaround, GREAT HORNED OWL (it flew off with Crows

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach

Jones Beach 3 November Arrived 5 minutes too late and wasn't invited to breakfast of raw squab. All of us who missed the dove today saw the last one seen at Captree. Consolation prizes: 5 LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS on lot, WOODCOCK at the turnaround, GREAT HORNED OWL (it flew off with Crows

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach

Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin, Joe Viglietta, Ed Becker, Rick K, Bob Anderson and I (Sy Schiff) birded Jones Beach West End 31 October The migration is still on, with lots of WHITE-THROATED SPARROWS and large numbers of DARK-EYED JUNCOS covering the lawns. There were fewer other sparrows, but

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach

Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin, Joe Viglietta, Ed Becker, Rick K, Bob Anderson and I (Sy Schiff) birded Jones Beach West End 31 October The migration is still on, with lots of WHITE-THROATED SPARROWS and large numbers of DARK-EYED JUNCOS covering the lawns. There were fewer other sparrows, but

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach

Jones Beach West End 29 October Looking over the ocean, the sky was full of NORTHERN GANNETS, hundreds all moving west in a steady stream. Other than that spectacular, the migration has petered out. Three VESPER SPARROWS and the MARBLED GODWIT continue, Sy Schiff -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach

Jones Beach West End 29 October Looking over the ocean, the sky was full of NORTHERN GANNETS, hundreds all moving west in a steady stream. Other than that spectacular, the migration has petered out. Three VESPER SPARROWS and the MARBLED GODWIT continue, Sy Schiff -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach

Jones Beach West End 28 Oct With the winds shifting to the SW, the previous day's migration tapered off. However, lots of sparrows continue along the edges, either the same remaining to feed or a new crop replacing them. A VESPER SPARROW was reported by others (we didn't look today) and 2

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach

Jones Beach West End 28 Oct With the winds shifting to the SW, the previous day's migration tapered off. However, lots of sparrows continue along the edges, either the same remaining to feed or a new crop replacing them. A VESPER SPARROW was reported by others (we didn't look today) and 2

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach

Jones Beach West End 27 Oct The bar at the Coast Guard Station continues to harbor a MARBLED GODWIT and today, 5 ROYAL TERNS along with the 100 odd AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHERS. There were a modest number of raptors moving through. The sky are still full of migrating YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLERS but in

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach

Jones Beach West End 27 Oct The bar at the Coast Guard Station continues to harbor a MARBLED GODWIT and today, 5 ROYAL TERNS along with the 100 odd AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHERS. There were a modest number of raptors moving through. The sky are still full of migrating YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLERS but in

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach

Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin, Joe Viglietta and I (Sy Schiff) primarily birded the perimeter around the West End #2 (WE) lot venturing down to the beach. First, we perused the bar, by scope, from the Coast Guard Station lot, finding a mass of AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHERS and 7 ROYAL TERNS. The base of

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach

Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin, Joe Viglietta and I (Sy Schiff) primarily birded the perimeter around the West End #2 (WE) lot venturing down to the beach. First, we perused the bar, by scope, from the Coast Guard Station lot, finding a mass of AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHERS and 7 ROYAL TERNS. The base of

[nysbirds-l] Jones beach coast guard 2 marbled godwit

Right now on sandbar, also brants are back -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Jones beach coast guard 2 marbled godwit

Right now on sandbar, also brants are back -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach

Jones Beach 17 October. Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) birded the west end at low tide this morning. Yesterday's rain and today's brisk W to WSW wind seems to have driven the birds away. Yellow-rumped warblers continue to dominate, but the Phoebes and Sparrows have moved on. We did see one each

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach

Jones Beach 17 October. Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) birded the west end at low tide this morning. Yesterday's rain and today's brisk W to WSW wind seems to have driven the birds away. Yellow-rumped warblers continue to dominate, but the Phoebes and Sparrows have moved on. We did see one each

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach addendum

Add Black-throated Blue Warbler. The Blue-throated Blue Warbler was last seen hiding between the keys on my key board. Sy -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach

Jones Beach West End 14 Oct Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) birded the west end this morning to find fewer birds but still 50+ species The bar still harbors a few hundred AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHERS plus an undetermined number of mostly hatching year BLACK SKIMMERS. As the tide increased, the dozen

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach

Jones Beach West End 14 Oct Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) birded the west end this morning to find fewer birds but still 50+ species The bar still harbors a few hundred AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHERS plus an undetermined number of mostly hatching year BLACK SKIMMERS. As the tide increased, the dozen

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach addendum

Add Black-throated Blue Warbler. The Blue-throated Blue Warbler was last seen hiding between the keys on my key board. Sy -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach

Jones Beach West End 13 Oct. There were many less birds today. Still, of interest were 422 AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHERS (count cur testy of Paul Gildersleve), a MARBLED GODWIT on the bar, approx. 50 BLACK SKIMMER (mostly young), a dozen FORSTER'S TERNS feeding in the inlet, 13 LESSER BLACK-BACK

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach

Jones Beach West End 13 Oct. There were many less birds today. Still, of interest were 422 AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHERS (count cur testy of Paul Gildersleve), a MARBLED GODWIT on the bar, approx. 50 BLACK SKIMMER (mostly young), a dozen FORSTER'S TERNS feeding in the inlet, 13 LESSER BLACK-BACK

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End

Jones Beach West End 12 Oct A birdy morning with lots to look at and an interesting mix of species. This is a composite list from the 7 or 8 of us enjoying the company and birding together. Raptors included OSPREY, NORTHERN HARRIER, SHARP-SHINNED AND COOPER'S HAWK, MERLIN AND PEREGRINE FALCON

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End

Jones Beach West End 12 Oct A birdy morning with lots to look at and an interesting mix of species. This is a composite list from the 7 or 8 of us enjoying the company and birding together. Raptors included OSPREY, NORTHERN HARRIER, SHARP-SHINNED AND COOPER'S HAWK, MERLIN AND PEREGRINE FALCON

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach

After seeing this morning's reports of significant bird movement, but being stuck going to work, I was able to swing past Jones Beach west end at lunchtime. What was most interesting was the sheer volume of migrants around the Coast Guard station. So many passerines were moving around that I

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach

After seeing this morning's reports of significant bird movement, but being stuck going to work, I was able to swing past Jones Beach west end at lunchtime. What was most interesting was the sheer volume of migrants around the Coast Guard station. So many passerines were moving around that I

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Coast Guard Station

Jones Beach West End 21 Sep Arrived just after high tide (8:30). The bar was covered with shorebirds and skimmers. All but the oystercatchers and some of the skimmers left at 10:15. Both Osprey and Peregrine were about, but not near the shorebirds, so not sure what spooked them. But while

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Coast Guard Station

Jones Beach West End 21 Sep Arrived just after high tide (8:30). The bar was covered with shorebirds and skimmers. All but the oystercatchers and some of the skimmers left at 10:15. Both Osprey and Peregrine were about, but not near the shorebirds, so not sure what spooked them. But while

Re:[nysbirds-l] Jones beach coast guard

Godwit still present On Monday, September 15, 2014, Robert Taylor wrote: > Godwit golden plovers red knots now -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re:[nysbirds-l] Jones beach coast guard

Have now took off to the west On Monday, September 15, 2014, Robert Taylor wrote: > Godwit golden plovers red knots now -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Jones beach coast guard

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Re:[nysbirds-l] Jones beach coast guard

Have now took off to the west On Monday, September 15, 2014, Robert Taylor rmtaylo...@gmail.com wrote: Godwit golden plovers red knots now -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re:[nysbirds-l] Jones beach coast guard

Godwit still present On Monday, September 15, 2014, Robert Taylor rmtaylo...@gmail.com wrote: Godwit golden plovers red knots now -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach

Jones Beach West End 5 September Joe G. , Joe V. Stan, and I (Sy Schiff) found a single GULL-BILLED TERN on the bar at the Coast Guard Station and a single SPOTTED SANDPIPER for shorebirds. The swale was empty except for Canada Geese. On the beach, the gulls to our right (west), consisted

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