[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden
Observed on the Saturday morning bird walk: Merlin-1 Turkey vulture-6 Red tailed hawk-3 Northern Goshawk (perimeter of Garden)-1 American Goldfinch-8 Red winged black bird-2 Grackle-1 American crow-5 Song Sparrow-2 White throated sparrow-many White breasted nuthatch-1 Chickadee-1 Tufted titmouse-2 House finch-6 Mourning dove-34 Hermit thrush-1 American robin-15 Eastern towhee-1 Downy woodpecker-1 Hairy woodpecker-1 Red bellied woodpecker-1 Brown creeper-1 Mallards Mallard hybrid-2- mahogany color - believed to be offspring of Farm duck Wood ducks-2 Hooded mergansers-2 Great horned owl- observed on Wednesday by Joe Morales Pelham Bay Park Male harrier (Grey ghost) on the landfill Four great egrets on Turtle Cove Happy Birding, Debbie Becker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Northern Shrike - YES
The previously reported Northern Shrike at Floyd Bennett Field was relocated today, just in time for the Brooklyn CBC. It was seen by several people throughout the day actively feeding along the treeline at the back edge of Field C. I have it noted the location in blue on a Google Earth Map here: http://g.co/maps/tnb7k Your best bet for viewing it is to park your car at the orange barricades at the intersection of the runways and either scope the back of the field from there or walk down the runway to get closer to the trees. When we first spotted the bird it was perched on top of one of the bluebird boxes at the back of the field. If the bird is not in that location, you might also check the edge of the runway across from the remote control airplane field, where Doug Gochfeld spotted it late Friday. The Marbled Godwit was not seen today. Good birding, Rob -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Red Phalarope, Brooklyn waterfront 12/17
A Red Phalarope was found by my team on the Brooklyn (Kings County) CBC. Location is behind the Fairway market in Red Hook, at the end of Van Brundt street. The bird was in the section of water bounded by the artist's warehouses on the left and the water taxi pier on the right (across from the rusted out trolley cars.) It was swimming back and forth quite close to the wall alongside the artist's warehouse, actively feeding and preening at times. See around 2 p.m. A photo is on my Facebook page here: _http://tinyurl.com/6n5as4s_ (http://tinyurl.com/6n5as4s) This is the first record for a Kings County CBC. See by: Janet Zinn, Alan Baratz, Eric Salzman, Jerry Layton Good luck if you go. (I know at least one of our Brooklyn CBC folks were heading over tonight!) Janet Zinn Brooklyn, NY _www.janetzinnphotography.com_ (http://www.janetzinnphotography.com/) -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] JBWR Barrow's / Eared Grebe Update
The previously reported Barrow's Goldeneye and Eared Grebe from Jamaica Bay were found today for the local CBC (which is Brooklyn, although they're actually in Queens. The BARROW'S GOLDENEYE was located on the bay around high tide (early afternoon today) by Doug and Bob Gochfeld. It was seen looking north from the West Pond Trail, at a considerable distance. By the late afternoon, the Barrow's and about 25 Commons had made their way onto the West Pond, also at a distance requiring a scope. This pattern between the bay and pond is what we've come to expect of the goldeneyes. Very early morning is also a possibility if you want to get the Barrow's on the pond. The EARED GREBE is now in Broad Channel and is best seen from Don Riepe's house. If you're not Don Riepe, this is what you do. Going south from the refuge, look for Shad Creek Road, the first possible right turn (on an angle from Cross Bay Blvd.). Continue several blocks, turning and bearing right as needed. You'll come to a seawall on your right, where a left turn is possible (10th Rd.). From the seawall you'll be looking generally north into the bay. Look off to the right (northeast) for a boat "Jamaica Bay Guardian" (at least as long as it's left in the water). The Eared Grebe and most of the Horned Grebes in this area were rather close to the boat (but that was today and it could find a new favorite spot). Steve Walter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Shinnecock Inlet - Harlequin Duck
Found shortly after sunrise today, on the Quogue-Water Mill CBC by Jim Clinton, Jr and Mel Cowgill, a 1st winter male Harlequin Duck. The bird was relocated around 3:30PM, just west of the west jetty of the Inlet. It was there when we left. Mike Higgiston Eileen Schwinn -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park Dec. 17, 2011
In one spot, between 11:32 and 11:52 this morning, I saw (and photographed) Lincoln's Sparrow, Gray Catbird, Yellow-breasted Chat and Ovenbird in Bryant Park. The spot, as described previously by Ben Cacace, is near the back stairs of what appears to be an employees' entrance at the northeast end of the skating rink area. It is just south of the little manicured planted area which is south of the north restrooms and east of the last shop along the path. The Lincoln's Sparrow often hangs out in that planted area, as well - that's where I first spotted it. Hope you're not dizzy yet trying to visualize it:) I ran into Peter Post and Gunnel Rydstrom, who subsequently saw the four birds, also within about 20 minutes. We all walked over to the little park between 45th and 46th Streets, between 5th and 6th Aves., where we saw another Gray Catbird. The Wood Thrush that had been there seems to have left. Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Greater White-fronted Goose @ Van Courtlandt Park Bronx + Northern Shrike in Brooklyn (YES)...
The Van Courtlandt Park* Greater White-fronted Goose*, which has not been seen for a few weeks was found this morning in a flock of about 500 Canada Geese North East of the Parade Grounds. Over the past few weeks during our Saturday walks at Van Courtlandt Park, we had searched for this bird with no luck, so it was nice to see that it was still around. Maybe it will make it to count week. Following the walk I headed into Brooklyn to look for the *Northern Shrike*, which I searched for and missed yesterday. After about an hour and a half of searching I found the target bird hunting low along tree line behind the camp grounds. Please note that this bird was also seen yesterday (not by me), near the runway where the model airplanes are flown, indicating that it is using a nice bit of territory to forage. I was able to get some photos of both the Greater White-fronted and Northern Shrike, which I will post later on my blog. Good December Birding! Andrew Baksh Queens NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] 12/17 Rufous Hummer Manhattan AMNH: Yes 12/17
Just had it perched west of the planetarium entrance. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] 12/17 Rufous Hummer Manhattan AMNH: Yes 12/17
Just had it perched west of the planetarium entrance. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Greater White-fronted Goose @ Van Courtlandt Park Bronx + Northern Shrike in Brooklyn (YES)...
The Van Courtlandt Park* Greater White-fronted Goose*, which has not been seen for a few weeks was found this morning in a flock of about 500 Canada Geese North East of the Parade Grounds. Over the past few weeks during our Saturday walks at Van Courtlandt Park, we had searched for this bird with no luck, so it was nice to see that it was still around. Maybe it will make it to count week. Following the walk I headed into Brooklyn to look for the *Northern Shrike*, which I searched for and missed yesterday. After about an hour and a half of searching I found the target bird hunting low along tree line behind the camp grounds. Please note that this bird was also seen yesterday (not by me), near the runway where the model airplanes are flown, indicating that it is using a nice bit of territory to forage. I was able to get some photos of both the Greater White-fronted and Northern Shrike, which I will post later on my blog. Good December Birding! Andrew Baksh Queens NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park Dec. 17, 2011
In one spot, between 11:32 and 11:52 this morning, I saw (and photographed) Lincoln's Sparrow, Gray Catbird, Yellow-breasted Chat and Ovenbird in Bryant Park. The spot, as described previously by Ben Cacace, is near the back stairs of what appears to be an employees' entrance at the northeast end of the skating rink area. It is just south of the little manicured planted area which is south of the north restrooms and east of the last shop along the path. The Lincoln's Sparrow often hangs out in that planted area, as well - that's where I first spotted it. Hope you're not dizzy yet trying to visualize it:) I ran into Peter Post and Gunnel Rydstrom, who subsequently saw the four birds, also within about 20 minutes. We all walked over to the little park between 45th and 46th Streets, between 5th and 6th Aves., where we saw another Gray Catbird. The Wood Thrush that had been there seems to have left. Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Shinnecock Inlet - Harlequin Duck
Found shortly after sunrise today, on the Quogue-Water Mill CBC by Jim Clinton, Jr and Mel Cowgill, a 1st winter male Harlequin Duck. The bird was relocated around 3:30PM, just west of the west jetty of the Inlet. It was there when we left. Mike Higgiston Eileen Schwinn -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] JBWR Barrow's / Eared Grebe Update
The previously reported Barrow's Goldeneye and Eared Grebe from Jamaica Bay were found today for the local CBC (which is Brooklyn, although they're actually in Queens. The BARROW'S GOLDENEYE was located on the bay around high tide (early afternoon today) by Doug and Bob Gochfeld. It was seen looking north from the West Pond Trail, at a considerable distance. By the late afternoon, the Barrow's and about 25 Commons had made their way onto the West Pond, also at a distance requiring a scope. This pattern between the bay and pond is what we've come to expect of the goldeneyes. Very early morning is also a possibility if you want to get the Barrow's on the pond. The EARED GREBE is now in Broad Channel and is best seen from Don Riepe's house. If you're not Don Riepe, this is what you do. Going south from the refuge, look for Shad Creek Road, the first possible right turn (on an angle from Cross Bay Blvd.). Continue several blocks, turning and bearing right as needed. You'll come to a seawall on your right, where a left turn is possible (10th Rd.). From the seawall you'll be looking generally north into the bay. Look off to the right (northeast) for a boat Jamaica Bay Guardian (at least as long as it's left in the water). The Eared Grebe and most of the Horned Grebes in this area were rather close to the boat (but that was today and it could find a new favorite spot). Steve Walter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
