Along the White Oak trail, just past the old building complex and west of where
trail crosses a small creek, perched in deciduous trees creek side.
Mike & Lynne Scheibel
Brookhaven , NY
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Along the White Oak trail, just past the old building complex and west of where
trail crosses a small creek, perched in deciduous trees creek side.
Mike & Lynne Scheibel
Brookhaven , NY
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In pines west of parking lot
Mike & Lynne Scheibel
Brookhaven
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Mike & Lynne Scheibel
Brookhaven
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Continuing flock of about 35 in median at West End, west of CG station
Mike & Lynne Scheibel
Brookhaven
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Continuing flock of about 35 in median at West End, west of CG station
Mike & Lynne Scheibel
Brookhaven
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That is correct Steve, the 2012 flight was a huge Type 3 flight. It
started in July! Some Type 10s did join in late in that flight in late fall
into winter.
Matt
Today’s movement involved “only” about 50 Red Crossbills. It could be
that the flight is dwindling, but the morning’s wind was light
That is correct Steve, the 2012 flight was a huge Type 3 flight. It
started in July! Some Type 10s did join in late in that flight in late fall
into winter.
Matt
Today’s movement involved “only” about 50 Red Crossbills. It could be
that the flight is dwindling, but the morning’s wind was light
Oops sorry missed the header.
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On Mar 29, 2019, at 12:07 PM, Paul R Sweet
mailto:sw...@amnh.org>> wrote:
Red or White-winged Crossbills?
Oops sorry missed the header.
Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History |
Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941
On Mar 29, 2019, at 12:07 PM, Paul R Sweet
mailto:sw...@amnh.org>> wrote:
Red or White-winged Crossbills?
Red or White-winged Crossbills?
Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History |
Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941
On Mar 29, 2019, at 11:52 AM, kathy k
mailto:kath...@yahoo.com>> wrote:
Planned on running the trails
Red or White-winged Crossbills?
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Planned on running the trails
Planned on running the trails again this morning with idea of checking for
Crossbills. Cut run short as bird activity was high. Goldfinch, pine siskens,
and Crossbills were present, vocal and active. along with chickadees
red-breasted nuthatches (3+) and a smattering of others. I ran into a
Planned on running the trails again this morning with idea of checking for
Crossbills. Cut run short as bird activity was high. Goldfinch, pine siskens,
and Crossbills were present, vocal and active. along with chickadees
red-breasted nuthatches (3+) and a smattering of others. I ran into a
Anyone looking for a good year end twitch, there were 4 cooperative Red
Crossbills, 2 male and 2 females, along the boardwalk to the Robert Moses
Lighthouse (about 3/4 of the way to the lighthouse).
(Yes there are Razorbills on the ocean)
Enjoy!
-Dave
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Anyone looking for a good year end twitch, there were 4 cooperative Red
Crossbills, 2 male and 2 females, along the boardwalk to the Robert Moses
Lighthouse (about 3/4 of the way to the lighthouse).
(Yes there are Razorbills on the ocean)
Enjoy!
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At 11 am today, while running, I encountered 4 (perhaps more) Red Crossbills
visiting a small puddle in a tire rut. They retreated to the tops of the pines
and fell silent before I could obtain audio. As I run without bins and
eyeglasses I had to leave it at that. They weren’t seen or heard
At 11 am today, while running, I encountered 4 (perhaps more) Red Crossbills
visiting a small puddle in a tire rut. They retreated to the tops of the pines
and fell silent before I could obtain audio. As I run without bins and
eyeglasses I had to leave it at that. They weren’t seen or heard
Group of 11 Red Crossbills flew into Mount Sinai yacht club area. They were
visible for about 10 minutes and then flew off to SE.
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Group of 11 Red Crossbills flew into Mount Sinai yacht club area. They were
visible for about 10 minutes and then flew off to SE.
Aidan Perkins
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Red Crossbills continue to be heard on most outings. There was a singing
Red Crossbill over Larry Master and I while we were birding in the Spring
Pond Bog Preserve on the 4th of July! A Pine Siskin was vocalizing up on
Whiteface on July 5th.
At least 5 Sandhill Cranes were observed on July
Red Crossbills continue to be heard on most outings. There was a singing
Red Crossbill over Larry Master and I while we were birding in the Spring
Pond Bog Preserve on the 4th of July! A Pine Siskin was vocalizing up on
Whiteface on July 5th.
At least 5 Sandhill Cranes were observed on July
June 20, 2017 We found a Red Crossbill calling and flying around Sabattis
Bog today! (Long Lake in Hamilton Co.)
June 17, 2017 We found a pair of Red Crossbills on the Madawaska Trail
(Santa Clara in Franklin Co.) The male was singing! I took a couple photos
of the male and I'll post to my
June 20, 2017 We found a Red Crossbill calling and flying around Sabattis
Bog today! (Long Lake in Hamilton Co.)
June 17, 2017 We found a pair of Red Crossbills on the Madawaska Trail
(Santa Clara in Franklin Co.) The male was singing! I took a couple photos
of the male and I'll post to my
To put the Red Crossbill sighting in context, I was doing a migration watch
at the turnaround at Jones Beach West End. I left off yesterday saying that
I was hoping for a notable finch flight. I guess any flight that includes
crossbills would qualify as notable - even if the overall numbers were
To put the Red Crossbill sighting in context, I was doing a migration watch
at the turnaround at Jones Beach West End. I left off yesterday saying that
I was hoping for a notable finch flight. I guess any flight that includes
crossbills would qualify as notable - even if the overall numbers were
Winter in the North Country has been completely unpredictable this year.
November is historically the darkest (cloudiest) month of the year in the
Adirondacks, but the whole winter has felt dark like November (& snowless).
Ive been seeing Springtails (aka Snow Fleas) all winter long when you
Winter in the North Country has been completely unpredictable this year.
November is historically the darkest (cloudiest) month of the year in the
Adirondacks, but the whole winter has felt dark like November (& snowless).
Ive been seeing Springtails (aka Snow Fleas) all winter long when you
8/22/15 Minerva (Essex Co.)
After finding a pair of Red Crossbills on 7/22 in Newcomb, I wanted to go
back to the Newcomb-Minerva area to check for more. Work and my younger
son's wedding delayed me! I found at least 7 Red Crossbills in Minerva
yesterday in two different areas (railroad bed
8/22/15 Minerva (Essex Co.)
After finding a pair of Red Crossbills on 7/22 in Newcomb, I wanted to go
back to the Newcomb-Minerva area to check for more. Work and my younger
son's wedding delayed me! I found at least 7 Red Crossbills in Minerva
yesterday in two different areas (railroad bed
Common Redpolls showed up at our Long Lake feeders on 1/20/15 and their
numbers continue to increase each day. We have had Pine Siskins at our
feeders throughout the winter in addition to a large flock of Amer.
Goldfinches (unusual in the central Adirondacks in the heart of winter).
Redpolls have
Common Redpolls showed up at our Long Lake feeders on 1/20/15 and their
numbers continue to increase each day. We have had Pine Siskins at our
feeders throughout the winter in addition to a large flock of Amer.
Goldfinches (unusual in the central Adirondacks in the heart of winter).
Redpolls have
Just before the storm got to catch the flock of about a dozen Red Crossbills
feasting on an abundant crop of White Pine cones just outside the Paul Smith
VIC. Thanks to Director Brian McAllister.
Happy New Year,
Alan Drogin
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Just before the storm got to catch the flock of about a dozen Red Crossbills
feasting on an abundant crop of White Pine cones just outside the Paul Smith
VIC. Thanks to Director Brian McAllister.
Happy New Year,
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3/27/14 Minerva (western Essex Co.) and Long Lake (northern Hamilton Co.)
I spent a few hours birding this morning - calm, sunny, and very cold (3
degrees). Here are some of the species found:
Wild Turkey - quite a few observed at several different feeder areas in Long
Lake
Bald Eagle -
2/13/14 Minerva (western Essex Co.)
I traveled to Glens Falls yesterday via Route 28N through Newcomb-Minerva so
I could stop to see Red Crossbills again. I found them in two locations and
took photos at one location (on my Facebook page below). Once again, there
was a male calling, singing,
2/13/14 Minerva (western Essex Co.)
I traveled to Glens Falls yesterday via Route 28N through Newcomb-Minerva so
I could stop to see Red Crossbills again. I found them in two locations and
took photos at one location (on my Facebook page below). Once again, there
was a male calling, singing,
1/26/14 (Southwestern Essex Co., NY)
At dawn this morning, I was attempting to record (on my iPhone) singing and
calling Red Crossbills, when I decided to use my scope and iPhone attachment
to photograph a female Red Crossbill at the top of a spruce tree. I took
one photo when a male flew in
1/26/14 (Southwestern Essex Co., NY)
At dawn this morning, I was attempting to record (on my iPhone) singing and
calling Red Crossbills, when I decided to use my scope and iPhone attachment
to photograph a female Red Crossbill at the top of a spruce tree. I took
one photo when a male flew in
1/15/14 Southwestern Essex Co. - Newcomb and Minerva
I found Red Crossbills in three different locations in Minerva this morning.
They were singing, calling, gritting, preening, and the males acted a bit
aggressive toward one another. Most of the birds appeared to be paired, but
they joined
1/15/14 Southwestern Essex Co. - Newcomb and Minerva
I found Red Crossbills in three different locations in Minerva this morning.
They were singing, calling, gritting, preening, and the males acted a bit
aggressive toward one another. Most of the birds appeared to be paired, but
they joined
I had two calling RED CROSSBILLS at Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown
(Suffolk) this afternoon. They were feeding in a couple of pines north of the
boat rental building along a trail that runs from the campground to stump pond.
Attempted recordings came out poorly, we'll see if Matt can do
I decided to trek into Maple Swamp this morning. I accessed the property at the
south end of Pleasure Drive near where it meets CR-104.
While many of the common breeders are in, the undoubted highlight was 33 RED
CROSSBILLS, all of which were seen in loose groups and flocks (14,2,5,2,7,3).
Red
I decided to trek into Maple Swamp this morning. I accessed the property at the
south end of Pleasure Drive near where it meets CR-104.
While many of the common breeders are in, the undoubted highlight was 33 RED
CROSSBILLS, all of which were seen in loose groups and flocks (14,2,5,2,7,3).
Red
This morning around 8:45 AM there was a fllock of about 30 Red Crossbills a bit
east of field 8 at Heckscher State Park. I did not see or hear them during my
first drive past, but on the second pass they took flight and landed very close
to the road. I could see them well enough to see at
This morning around 8:45 AM there was a fllock of about 30 Red Crossbills a bit
east of field 8 at Heckscher State Park. I did not see or hear them during my
first drive past, but on the second pass they took flight and landed very close
to the road. I could see them well enough to see at
Around 10 Red Crossbills flew south west over West Babylon High School at 10:40
this morning.
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Just missed the Crossbills at field 7 when I first arrived around 8:30 am
according to the photographers that were there. Then around 9am 8 Red
Crossbills returned predominately males. Drove towards model airplane field
only to see on the pines before that field on the tallest pine spire a
Just missed the Crossbills at field 7 when I first arrived around 8:30 am
according to the photographers that were there. Then around 9am 8 Red
Crossbills returned predominately males. Drove towards model airplane field
only to see on the pines before that field on the tallest pine spire a
Around 10 Red Crossbills flew south west over West Babylon High School at 10:40
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Right now main gate - decent flock!
Debbie
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The RED CROSSBILLS reported here yesterday by Ken Fuestel and David La Magna
earlier this morning were still present when I was there (7:45-9:30), in
numbers at least as large and perhaps significantly greater than Ken noted.
Airborne flock(s) containing as many as 35-40 birds were seen, and
Mike Scheibel and have at least 60 Red Crossbills near the model airplane field
at Hecksher.
There are also good numbers of White-winged at least in the 20 range.
Derek Rogers
Sayville
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Mike Scheibel and have at least 60 Red Crossbills near the model airplane field
at Hecksher.
There are also good numbers of White-winged at least in the 20 range.
Derek Rogers
Sayville
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The RED CROSSBILLS reported here yesterday by Ken Fuestel and David La Magna
earlier this morning were still present when I was there (7:45-9:30), in
numbers at least as large and perhaps significantly greater than Ken noted.
Airborne flock(s) containing as many as 35-40 birds were seen, and
Right now main gate - decent flock!
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Late this afternoon at Heckscher State Park there was a flock of
approx. thirty Red Crossbills in the pines east of Field 7.
Ken & Sue Feustel
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Late this afternoon at Heckscher State Park there was a flock of
approx. thirty Red Crossbills in the pines east of Field 7.
Ken Sue Feustel
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9/6/12 Long Lake (northern Hamilton County)
This morning, at about 8:45 a.m., 8 Red Crossbills flew directly over me
heading southwest (I was on our lawn having just returned from hiking with
our dogs). They were moving fast and calling - the vocalizations sounded
closest to Type 3. (Thanks
9/6/12 Long Lake (northern Hamilton County)
This morning, at about 8:45 a.m., 8 Red Crossbills flew directly over me
heading southwest (I was on our lawn having just returned from hiking with
our dogs). They were moving fast and calling - the vocalizations sounded
closest to Type 3. (Thanks
Hamilton, St. Lawrence, Franklin, Essex, and Clinton Counties
I wanted to post a few highlights from my birding trips over the past month.
I apologize for the lateness of some of my sightings (as I mentioned in mid
July, I suffered a close loss in June, and energy for email has been
Hamilton, St. Lawrence, Franklin, Essex, and Clinton Counties
I wanted to post a few highlights from my birding trips over the past month.
I apologize for the lateness of some of my sightings (as I mentioned in mid
July, I suffered a close loss in June, and energy for email has been
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