I visited Jones Beach West End this morning and had several GC-kinglets and
Yellow-Rumped warblers by the Coast Guard station and 1 Brown Creeper.
Overhead big numbers of Red-winged Blackbirds and Northern Flickers were
moving in addition to 40 + Sharp-shinned Hawks. An American Kestrel and
I visited Jones Beach West End this morning and had several GC-kinglets and
Yellow-Rumped warblers by the Coast Guard station and 1 Brown Creeper.
Overhead big numbers of Red-winged Blackbirds and Northern Flickers were
moving in addition to 40 + Sharp-shinned Hawks. An American Kestrel and
This afternoon took a ride to JB West End CG station. In the hedgerow
area I and another birder named Harry, saw a Dickcissel and a Lincoln's
Sparrow among the usual sparrows.
and as mentioned lots of Juncos.
The lone Marbled Godwit was still present in the sandbar area (the far
side) with 3
10/24/10 - Jones Beach State Park, Wantagh, NY
Time: 9am to 1pm
Observers: Andrew Block, Doug Bloom, Mike Bochnik, Bernie Conway, and BRSS/HRAS
group
hundreds of Double-crested Cormorants
1 Great Egret
1 Great Blue Heron
60+ Snow Geese (incl. one Blue Goose)
many Canada Geese
many Brants
10/24/10 - Jones Beach State Park, Wantagh, NY
Time: 9am to 1pm
Observers: Andrew Block, Doug Bloom, Mike Bochnik, Bernie Conway, and BRSS/HRAS
group
hundreds of Double-crested Cormorants
1 Great Egret
1 Great Blue Heron
60+ Snow Geese (incl. one Blue Goose)
many Canada Geese
many Brants
Jones Beach West End 20 October
Land birding was slow except for the always present Yellow-rumped Warblers..
The interest, for me, was on the bar in front of the marina. Here there were
some hundreds of shorebirds to look through:--~125 Black-bellied Plover; 1
Golden Plover, several passes
Jones Beach West End 20 October
Land birding was slow except for the always present Yellow-rumped Warblers..
The interest, for me, was on the bar in front of the marina. Here there were
some hundreds of shorebirds to look through:--~125 Black-bellied Plover; 1
Golden Plover, several passes
As an addendum, Barb Saunders and I found a Lapland Longspur in the
"rock pile" yesterday.
Ardith Bondi
On 10/18/10 4:49 PM, Sy Schiff wrote:
Sam Jannazzo and I (Sy Schiff) later joined by Joe Giunta and Pat
Jones birded the West End. The hedgerow edge by the Coast Guard Station
had a nice
Sam Jannazzo and I (Sy Schiff) later joined by Joe Giunta and Pat Jones
birded the West End. The hedgerow edge by the Coast Guard Station had a nice
concentration of sparrows (7 common species). The walk to the turnaround
produced few additional birds (Eastern Phoebe, Red-breasted
Sam Jannazzo and I (Sy Schiff) later joined by Joe Giunta and Pat Jones
birded the West End. The hedgerow edge by the Coast Guard Station had a nice
concentration of sparrows (7 common species). The walk to the turnaround
produced few additional birds (Eastern Phoebe, Red-breasted
As an addendum, Barb Saunders and I found a Lapland Longspur in the
rock pile yesterday.
Ardith Bondi
On 10/18/10 4:49 PM, Sy Schiff wrote:
Sam Jannazzo and I (Sy Schiff) later joined by Joe Giunta and Pat
Jones birded the West End. The hedgerow edge by the Coast Guard Station
had a nice
I once again checked out the West End of Jones Beach this morning from about
8-10. *Brant *were seen along with a flock of Canada Geese between the
bathrooms and the gazebo. *Merlins* were in good numbers and I spotted one
*Cooper's Hawk*. A fair number of *Golden-crowned kinglets* were feeding
I once again checked out the West End of Jones Beach this morning from about
8-10. *Brant *were seen along with a flock of Canada Geese between the
bathrooms and the gazebo. *Merlins* were in good numbers and I spotted one
*Cooper's Hawk*. A fair number of *Golden-crowned kinglets* were feeding
Date: 10-15-10
Place: Jones Beach/Point Pookout
Reported By: Joe Giunta
Sam Jannazzo and I started birding at the Jones Beach Coast Guard Station
and walked to the turnaround and back. Along the way we saw three warbler
species (Yellow-rumps, Pine and Blackpoll) and three sparrow species
To add to Ken's Jones Beach Report:
I had an Eastern Meadowlark at the Coast Guard Station fence (seen also
feeding on the grass by 2 birders), plus Savannah, Field, and Chipping
Sparrows in addition to the White-throated, White-crowned, and Song.
There was one Snow Goose at the swale, and a
To add to Ken's Jones Beach Report:
I had an Eastern Meadowlark at the Coast Guard Station fence (seen also
feeding on the grass by 2 birders), plus Savannah, Field, and Chipping
Sparrows in addition to the White-throated, White-crowned, and Song.
There was one Snow Goose at the swale, and a
I visited the West End of Jones Beach this morning and was happy to see the
mosquitoes mostly gone. The spit near the Coast Guard station held over 100
Oyster Catchers and lots of DC Cormorants. Throughout the median were
Northern Flickers, Crows, Northern Mockingbirds, Yellow-rumped Warblers
Had a gorgeous afternoon to work with at Jones Beach today. The skies were
clear and the weather was breezy and crisp. Lots of sparrows around the
hedgegrow, with the highlight being a Clay-colored Sparrow (with 2 eyes), mixed
in with a flock of white-throats, fields and chipping. Had a
Had a gorgeous afternoon to work with at Jones Beach today. The skies were
clear and the weather was breezy and crisp. Lots of sparrows around the
hedgegrow, with the highlight being a Clay-colored Sparrow (with 2 eyes), mixed
in with a flock of white-throats, fields and chipping. Had a
I stopped at JB coast guard station around 11:30 and saw a juvenile
Summer Tanager near the gazebo (east of parking lot).
Interesting, considering Summer Tanager posting at Fort Tilden/Riis Park
There was a clay-colored sparrow (with two eyes) in the hedgerow (fence
side) mixed with
Yesterday I visited the West End of Jones Beach between 6:30 and 7. I saw a
good number of black skimmers on the sand bar near the coast guard station
and a few merlins flying around. The highlight was a buff-breasted
sandpiper in the median of the exit at the ocean parking lot.
After leaving
I was at West End 2 yesterday around 1:00PM and saw (1) Baird's
Sandpiper and (1) Buff-Breasted sandpiper on the edge of the swale
(closest to the ocean).
The day before, on Wednesday there was one tern, a Caspian Tern among a
small group of GBB gulls in the swale. It stayed for a short time
Quite a number of shore birds this morning with semipalmated plover in
greatest numbers, many black bellied plovers and semipalmated sandpipers also.
Best was a flyover whimbrel seen by several other birders first. Pat Jones,
Massapequa, NY
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This afternoon, Mary Beth Billerman and I took a trip down to West End to
see what shorebirds we could turn up. It was approaching high tide, and
between the tide and the people on the island, there were no shorebirds
evident on the small island by the Coast Guard Station. We then went
Hi all,
This afternoon, Mary Beth Billerman and I took a trip down to West End to
see what shorebirds we could turn up. It was approaching high tide, and
between the tide and the people on the island, there were no shorebirds
evident on the small island by the Coast Guard Station. We then went
I tried for the previously-reported White-winged Dove this afternoon at Jones
Beach, running into Ed Coyle and Pat Jones there. None of us found the bird
though we were around for a couple of hours.
We did have, however, four Gull-billed Terns on the spit and flying around.
Also, just because
I tried for the previously-reported White-winged Dove this afternoon at Jones
Beach, running into Ed Coyle and Pat Jones there. None of us found the bird
though we were around for a couple of hours.
We did have, however, four Gull-billed Terns on the spit and flying around.
Also, just because
I took a quick drive around the west end after the rains around 4:30-5 PM.
Thrashers are in, and there was a Meadowlark along the edge of the westernmost
entrance to WE2. Some distant terns north of the CG Station were probably
Forster's, but I couldn't tell. The bad news is that some
I took a quick drive around the west end after the rains around 4:30-5 PM.
Thrashers are in, and there was a Meadowlark along the edge of the westernmost
entrance to WE2. Some distant terns north of the CG Station were probably
Forster's, but I couldn't tell. The bad news is that some
Jones Beach West End Swale 19 Apr
A very white Iceland Gull (presumed 1st Summer) was in the water with Herring
and Black-backed Gulls this morning.
Also there were several Piping Plovers along the beach at the far edge of the
water
Sy
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A total of 7 Harlequin Ducks (including 3 drakes) were present at the West End
2 jetty this afternoon (4/15). Not much else of note in the dunes except for a
singing Swamp Sparrow and a Barn Swallow among the many Trees.
>From the Meadowbrook Parkway, mostly around the Jones
Jones Beach West End 12 Apr
A quiet day with only breeders visible and singing. Opposite the Coast Guard
Station entrance, there was a Merlin perched in a dead tree. Then, as I left
West End #2 via the east exit, I surprised 3 Eastern Meadowlarks on the side of
the road. They flew off into the
Jones Beach West End 12 Apr
A quiet day with only breeders visible and singing. Opposite the Coast Guard
Station entrance, there was a Merlin perched in a dead tree. Then, as I left
West End #2 via the east exit, I surprised 3 Eastern Meadowlarks on the side of
the road. They flew off into the
March 1, 2010
The two Lapland Longspurs remain on the lawn between the gazebo and the
bathrooms at Jones Beach West End 2. At Point Lookout two Harlequin Ducks, a
male and a female, were near the middle jetty. Also at Point Lookout was
an American Oystercatcher (FOS), three Black Scoters,
March 1, 2010
The two Lapland Longspurs remain on the lawn between the gazebo and the
bathrooms at Jones Beach West End 2. At Point Lookout two Harlequin Ducks, a
male and a female, were near the middle jetty. Also at Point Lookout was
an American Oystercatcher (FOS), three Black Scoters,
I just received a call from Lloyd, who is now viewing 3 Lapland Longspurs at
the same location, east of the West end coast guard station bathrooms, west of
the gazebo
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I just received a call from Lloyd, who is now viewing 3 Lapland Longspurs at
the same location, east of the West end coast guard station bathrooms, west of
the gazebo
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We went today (early afternoon) to Jones Bech and we saw the Longspur (about
1-2PM) with the group of Horned Larks in the area next to the parking to the
right before the main entrance to the Cost Guard Station. There were several
birders and a bird photographer.
I took some pictures too:
My Brother and I decided to head out to JB.
Stopped at the CG station where we saw 20-30 Horned larks on the
"Longspur" field adjacent to the parking lot. Didn't see any Longspurs
this time though. The group of BH cowbirds was still there also.
WE field 2 was closed so we headed to the TR
We went today (early afternoon) to Jones Bech and we saw the Longspur (about
1-2PM) with the group of Horned Larks in the area next to the parking to the
right before the main entrance to the Cost Guard Station. There were several
birders and a bird photographer.
I took some pictures too:
I birded Jones Beach / Jones Beach West End 9:30AM-12:00PM. Cold biting wind
was a bit of a hinderance.
The Lapland Longspur, associating rather loosely with Horned Larks on the lawn
adjacent to the Coast Guard Station, continues. I checked the shell field
adjacent to the Theodore
I birded Jones Beach / Jones Beach West End 9:30AM-12:00PM. Cold biting wind
was a bit of a hinderance.
The Lapland Longspur, associating rather loosely with Horned Larks on the lawn
adjacent to the Coast Guard Station, continues. I checked the shell field
adjacent to the Theodore
No Longspur, but a good collection of sparrow like birds from 8-10:30
I (Dave Klauber), saw the following this morning, with Joe V for the 1st hour.
3 Field Sparrows - next to the CG Station fence behind the hedgerow
4 White-crowned Sparrows - all immature, at the entrance on the bay Parkway
This morning an adult *Razorbill* was present in Jones Inlet as viewed from
the WE2 Coast Guard Basin, perhpas part of the recent alcid incursion. Also
of interest, especially in recent years, was a male American Kestrel perched
in a large deciduous tree immediately south of the turnaround. At
A brutal but beautiful visit to Jones Beach and Point lookout was relatively
productive. Around nine, it was slow and absolutely freezing at the coast guard
station, with some Bonaparte's Gulls, a Horned Grebe, Great Cormorant and a
lone Eider being the most noteworthy birds there. Moving on
Barbara Saunders and I (Ardith Bondi) went to the Coast Guard Station
(CGS), West End 2 (out to the jetty) and a brief stop at the Theodore
Roosevelt Nature Center (TRNC). The most noteworthy finding was a huge
raft of Common Eiders that spread on both sides of the jetty. We did not
see any
Barbara Saunders and I (Ardith Bondi) went to the Coast Guard Station
(CGS), West End 2 (out to the jetty) and a brief stop at the Theodore
Roosevelt Nature Center (TRNC). The most noteworthy finding was a huge
raft of Common Eiders that spread on both sides of the jetty. We did not
see any
Hello, Birders.
Earlier today, Thursday, Oct. 29th, I visited Jones Beach, Nassau County, that
labyrinthine and byzantine complex of barricades, entrance gates, and
mindlessly vast parking lots.
First, I went to Field 6, where a very large flock of shorebirds was strewn out
along the beach
My 2¢
I just have to comment how stunning these photos are.
I agree that it may be hard to tell how large the bird is, (and
believe me, I'm NO expert) but when put up against the size of a
herring gull (particularly when it is flying off with the gull) seems
to put it in the Gyr league.
Dear NY Birders,
Here are a few more links to photos of the bird that was seen last
Sunday near the Coast Guard Station at Jones Beach (Nassau County).
http://www.flickr.com/photos/96567...@n00/4054517540/
http://www.photoportfolios.net/portfolio/pf.cgi?a=up=1=LUKEEORMAND
I would like to
Hello, Birders.
Earlier today, Thursday, Oct. 29th, I visited Jones Beach, Nassau County, that
labyrinthine and byzantine complex of barricades, entrance gates, and
mindlessly vast parking lots.
First, I went to Field 6, where a very large flock of shorebirds was strewn out
along the beach
Here is the link again, to save on scroll time to reach my last post.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jgluth_brb/
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As promised in my earlier post, I've uploaded photos and video of the falcon
in question that may be of some use in it's further appraisal, including a
shot from behind the bird while it perched in a tree. Quality is
serviceable.
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] On Behalf Of Hugh
McGuinness
Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 12:22 PM
To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Falcon
Dear NY Birders,
On Sunday morning a large falcon was found, photographed and observed for a
considerable period in the vicinity of the Coast Guard Station
Dear NY Birders,
On Sunday morning a large falcon was found, photographed and observed
for a considerable period in the vicinity of the Coast Guard Station
at Jones Beach (Nassau Co.). It was apparently written off as a
Peregrine Falcon at the time, but I believe the photos show an
As promised in my earlier post, I've uploaded photos and video of the falcon
in question that may be of some use in it's further appraisal, including a
shot from behind the bird while it perched in a tree. Quality is
serviceable.
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I forgot to mention that the bird flew off to the median and could not be
relocated as of 10:45
From: davehawk...@msn.com
To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu; btb...@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach - Western tanager
Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:19:01 -0400
I received a call from Sam
I received a call from Sam Jannazzo who said he and Pat Jones found a Western
tanager (around 10AM?) this morning by the hedgrerow at the Coast Guard Station
at Jones Beach West End. From Sam's description it was probably a male. There
was also a report of a Connecticut Warbler, not seen by
There were a lot of birds at Jones Beach West End today, including a Lark
Sparrow and Orange-crowned Warbler along the western entrance road to WE 2.
A cooperative Swainson's Thrush was the most interesting bird among the many
along the hedgerow by the Coast Guard station.
Steve Walter
Yesterday I went to Jones Beach SP(Oct. 10), and found a good assortment of
sparrows with 8 species, including Eastern towhee, tallied. Merlins, Peregrine
Falcons, Tree Swallows, Eastern Phoebes, and Northern Flickers were profuse
along the barrier beach. My first-of-the-season Golden-crowned
This morning around the low tide, a marbled godwit was on the bar,
viewed from the fisherman's parking lot at Jones Beach West End. Also
on the bar was one black tern. I counted 93 black skimmers, of which
about a third were juveniles. There were about 1000 terns in Jones
Inlet and the
This morning around the low tide, a marbled godwit was on the bar,
viewed from the fisherman's parking lot at Jones Beach West End. Also
on the bar was one black tern. I counted 93 black skimmers, of which
about a third were juveniles. There were about 1000 terns in Jones
Inlet and the
This morning around the low tide, a marbled godwit was on the bar,
viewed from the fisherman's parking lot at Jones Beach West End. Also
on the bar was one black tern. I counted 93 black skimmers, of which
about a third were juveniles. There were about 1000 terns in Jones
Inlet and the
Stella Miller, Brendan Fogarty and I birded Jones Beach (Nassau Co.) and the
Jamaica Bay East Pond (Queens Co.) in the rain today. There was a large
flock of terns on the outer side of the Boat Basin Island. Within it were
two Black Terns and two Black Skimmers. A Green Heron was feeding
Stella Miller, Brendan Fogarty and I birded Jones Beach (Nassau Co.) and the
Jamaica Bay East Pond (Queens Co.) in the rain today. There was a large
flock of terns on the outer side of the Boat Basin Island. Within it were
two Black Terns and two Black Skimmers. A Green Heron was feeding
As reported Monday by Brendan Fogarty, the clam kill persists.
Combined with the dune lagoons created by Bill made for excellent birding.
The highlights were two Lesser Black-backed on the beach. One 1st year, one
older.
Four Whimbrel. One in a lagoon before the base of the jetty and three flybys
Birds on the spit at the Coast Guard Station this morning around the
high tide included 2 royal terns, 4 black terns, a long-billed
dowitcher, and 9 western willets.
Seth Ausubel
Forest Hills, NY
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Jones Beach West End 27 July
After the weekend activities, the island in front of the marina was free of
boaters, sunbathers and campers. There were 11 species of shorebirds including
100 American Oystercatchers (I counted 104); 50+Black-bellied Plover; 20 Red
Knot, some still in plumage, a
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