[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 5/18-23
Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City - Mon. to Sat., 18 to 23 May, 2015 Migration continued at fair pace all through the week, and this Saturday, things picked up just a bit more, particularly noticeable for migrant thrush numbers, as well as a modest increase in a couple of warbler spp. such as Blackpoll. The week also has featured a few sightings simultaneous with hearing at least calls, and a few times also softly-sung songs, from Bicknell's Thrushes, while of course Gray- cheeked have been moving in greater numbers than the former; by far though the common thrush now being seen & often heard, are Swainson's, with numbers of Veery dropping off a bit, & most Wood & certainly Hermit Thrush also passed thru at this point. In all, at least 22 warbler spp. were seen thru the period since Mon., and still this Sat. as many as 18 spp. were available. Also still moving are Empidonax flycatchers, with at least 4 spp. represented this week (Least either all, or mainly, moved thru), & Olive-sided Flycatchers continue to show, with a couple also giving some song, as well as (more usual) calls. The eve. hours have featured at least a few Common Nighthawks. A Summer Tanager was still around into today, Sat. and there have been a few Lincoln's Sparrows. Riverside Park, on the upper west side of Manhattan also has had a lot of these same spp., & at times, the "drip" area has been moderately active. Much of the overall activity in that park has been in that vicinity, or more generally north of 110th St. good last week of May birding, Tom Fiore Manhattan -- 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] May 31st/June 1st Overnight Brooklyn Pelagic
New York (and beyond) birders. We are 4 people short of being able to sail. If you are on the fence please consider signing up. Looking at offshore water temps today there is an 8-10 degree temperature break inside the shelf edge across the mouth of the Hudson Canyon. This scenario is exactly what we hope for when heading offshore as these areas tend to concentrate baitfish and all the predatory species that create chum the natural way! I've copied the original email to the list below. Hope to see you aboard! The long sought after Paulagics overnight pelagic trip out of Brooklyn is now just a couple of weeks away, and there are still spots available on the boat. The plan for the trip is to leave the dock at 8 PM on Sunday, May 31, aboard the 110' Brooklyn VI, and be at the Hudson Canyon, laying down a chum slick, well before the sun rises. At 22 hours, this trip is 4 hours longer than some of the similar mid-Atlantic pelagic trips running this year, in order to give us time to more thoroughly explore these interesting and seldom-birded far off shore areas. This is classically one of the most desirable times of the year for pelagic trips in the region, especially deep water ones, and in addition to more expected species like Cory's, Great, Manx, and Sooty Shearwaters, Red & Red-necked Phalaropes, and all 3 species of Jaegers (often adults in great plumage at this time of year!), it is a great window for SOUTH POLAR SKUA (probably the best time of year in the area for this species), LEACH'S STORM-PETREL, and ARCTIC TERN, and things like Northern Fulmar, Bridled Tern, and even a late deepwater alcid or two are legitimate possibilities. However, there is also the "Home Run" factor that is always there in late spring in deep water. The majority of records of YELLOW-NOSED ALBATROSS records in the Northeast are from this time window (including the first New York record, a scene which we are all dearly hoping to re-enact!), BLACK-CAPPED PETREL is on the table, and it is the time of year that the pelagic trips off Cape Hatteras, to the south, get some of their most outlandishly rare species, including FEA'S PETREL, TRINDADE PETREL, and some of the scarcer Storm-Petrels. With seabird migration in full throttle, almost anything can show up. There will be food on board (a nice selection of freshly made human food, and plenty of chum for the birds as well), and there will be several experienced leaders to help people see and identify whatever we come across. It is also a great time of year for cetaceans, and there is a very good chance to run into at least some of Fin, Humpback, Minke, and Pilot Whales, as well as Risso's, Common and Offshore Bottlenose Dolphin The trip returns to the dock the evening of Monday, June 1. If you have any questions or would like to reserve a spot please contact us. *You can register/reserve space for the trip by E-Mail or phone: E-Mail: i...@paulagics.com Call Paulagics at 215-234-6805. *Full information on registering with the always helpful and friendly Paul or Anita Guris here: http://paulagics.com/?page_id=41 The inaugural Paulagics trip with the Brooklyn VI in April yielded an excellent experience with the captain and crew of this boat. The boat is a fast, stable platform. It is 110' long, 26' wide, has a cruising speed of 18 knots, and is licensed for 132 passengers. A full overnight trip for us is about 42 people so there will be room for people to sleep. Hope to see you aboard!! Doug Gochfeld. Brooklyn, NY. -- 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] Van Cortlandt prothonotary correction
Correction: bird was first seen at the NORTH WEST side of the lake. Just south of the bridge over water connecting the lake to the wetland area. Mira Furgoch Sent from my Virgin Mobile phone -- 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] Lark Sparrow in Brooklyn at Green-wood Cemetery
A Lark Sparrow was seen today at Green-wood Cemetery, Brooklyn. It was mostly on the Pilgrim Path, which is below Cypress Avenue near Vernal Avenue. Jo Ann and I spotted it while driving along Cypress. Ed Crowne, Josh Malbin and Rachel also observed the bird. It moved down the Pilgrim Path to its end, feeding on the grass seeds along the way. As Ed pointed out, this section of Green-wood is currently unmowed, and there are many seeds to feed on (if you are that way inclined). The bird was last seen flying to the North in the direction of the Snowdrop Path, about 12:20 PM. It wasn't relocated but is probably still in the area. Photo at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/102865732@N04/17822069070/in/dateposted-public/ Interestingly, a Lark Sparrow was found last spring further along Cypress Avenue, by Joe Borker if I recall correctly. - Tom Preston -- 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/ --
RE: [nysbirds-l] Purple Martins - New Paltz, Ulster County
amynewy...@msn.com Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Smartphone Original message From: Richard Guthrie Date:05/07/2015 1:36 PM (GMT-05:00) To: NYSBIRDS_L Subject: [nysbirds-l] Purple Martins - New Paltz, Ulster County Upstate travellers might be interested in checking out the PURPLE MARTIN colony at the New Paltz exit of the NYS Thruway (Exit 18). With an easy off-on, you can go through the toll plaza and pull off to the right shoulder or into the Park & Ride lot on the left. The colony of about 20 pairs occupy the houses and maybe the gourds put up for them by the Thruway Authority and maintained by the neighbors. If you want a closer look, you can go to the traffic light ahead, turn right and take the first right turn onto Paradies Road - then go to the end. The neighbors there are very birder (and martin) friendly. Yesterday, I happened to look over to the nest boxes and noticed a gray squirrel climbing up one of the poles. I went over and chased the squirrel down That was not difficult to do since squirrels do not like to be cornered up a tree - or pole - isolated from other trees. The squirrel quickly descended the pole and scurried over to the woodlot. One of the neighbors came over to see what was happening so I mentioned the squirrel problem with a suggestion that they put up a baffle to keep it and other predators out of the nest boxes. While in the area, you might like to check out the very easy viewing opportunity for RED-HEADED WOODPECKERS at Weston Road, east of the martin colony. Refer to your eBird Hotspot map for directions. -- Richard Guthrie New Baltimore The Greeene County (year round) -- 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 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] Banded Purple Martin
A sub adult male Purple Martin with a metal Federal leg band on the right leg and a white plastic leg band on the left leg arrived to my colony, on the dock 3 days ago. Unfortunately numbers could not be read. If you are the bander, please get in touch with me. Orhan Birol Shelter Island, NY -- 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] Prothonotary warbler van Cortlandt park, Bronx
Currently listening to and watching a prothonotary warbler on the NE side of the van Cortlandt pk lake in the Bronx. Seen from the trail along the edge of the lake. The bird is singing and preening. It has a deformed lower mandible, significantly longer that the upper mandible, but otherwise looks well. Happy birding, Mira Furgoch Sent from my Virgin Mobile phone -- 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] Van Cortlandt Prothonotary Warbler
Mira Furgosch just texted that she found and is currently observing a Prothonotary Warbler on the edge of Van Cortlandt Lake. This is the pond that lies between the SW zone of the Parade Grounds and the VCP Boat House. Happy Birding, Nadir Souirgi, Inwood, NYC 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] Van Cortlandt prothonotary correction
Correction: bird was first seen at the NORTH WEST side of the lake. Just south of the bridge over water connecting the lake to the wetland area. Mira Furgoch Sent from my Virgin Mobile phone -- 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] May 31st/June 1st Overnight Brooklyn Pelagic
New York (and beyond) birders. We are 4 people short of being able to sail. If you are on the fence please consider signing up. Looking at offshore water temps today there is an 8-10 degree temperature break inside the shelf edge across the mouth of the Hudson Canyon. This scenario is exactly what we hope for when heading offshore as these areas tend to concentrate baitfish and all the predatory species that create chum the natural way! I've copied the original email to the list below. Hope to see you aboard! The long sought after Paulagics overnight pelagic trip out of Brooklyn is now just a couple of weeks away, and there are still spots available on the boat. The plan for the trip is to leave the dock at 8 PM on Sunday, May 31, aboard the 110' Brooklyn VI, and be at the Hudson Canyon, laying down a chum slick, well before the sun rises. At 22 hours, this trip is 4 hours longer than some of the similar mid-Atlantic pelagic trips running this year, in order to give us time to more thoroughly explore these interesting and seldom-birded far off shore areas. This is classically one of the most desirable times of the year for pelagic trips in the region, especially deep water ones, and in addition to more expected species like Cory's, Great, Manx, and Sooty Shearwaters, Red Red-necked Phalaropes, and all 3 species of Jaegers (often adults in great plumage at this time of year!), it is a great window for SOUTH POLAR SKUA (probably the best time of year in the area for this species), LEACH'S STORM-PETREL, and ARCTIC TERN, and things like Northern Fulmar, Bridled Tern, and even a late deepwater alcid or two are legitimate possibilities. However, there is also the Home Run factor that is always there in late spring in deep water. The majority of records of YELLOW-NOSED ALBATROSS records in the Northeast are from this time window (including the first New York record, a scene which we are all dearly hoping to re-enact!), BLACK-CAPPED PETREL is on the table, and it is the time of year that the pelagic trips off Cape Hatteras, to the south, get some of their most outlandishly rare species, including FEA'S PETREL, TRINDADE PETREL, and some of the scarcer Storm-Petrels. With seabird migration in full throttle, almost anything can show up. There will be food on board (a nice selection of freshly made human food, and plenty of chum for the birds as well), and there will be several experienced leaders to help people see and identify whatever we come across. It is also a great time of year for cetaceans, and there is a very good chance to run into at least some of Fin, Humpback, Minke, and Pilot Whales, as well as Risso's, Common and Offshore Bottlenose Dolphin The trip returns to the dock the evening of Monday, June 1. If you have any questions or would like to reserve a spot please contact us. *You can register/reserve space for the trip by E-Mail or phone: E-Mail: i...@paulagics.com Call Paulagics at 215-234-6805. *Full information on registering with the always helpful and friendly Paul or Anita Guris here: http://paulagics.com/?page_id=41 The inaugural Paulagics trip with the Brooklyn VI in April yielded an excellent experience with the captain and crew of this boat. The boat is a fast, stable platform. It is 110' long, 26' wide, has a cruising speed of 18 knots, and is licensed for 132 passengers. A full overnight trip for us is about 42 people so there will be room for people to sleep. Hope to see you aboard!! Doug Gochfeld. Brooklyn, NY. -- 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] Central Park, NYC 5/18-23
Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City - Mon. to Sat., 18 to 23 May, 2015 Migration continued at fair pace all through the week, and this Saturday, things picked up just a bit more, particularly noticeable for migrant thrush numbers, as well as a modest increase in a couple of warbler spp. such as Blackpoll. The week also has featured a few sightings simultaneous with hearing at least calls, and a few times also softly-sung songs, from Bicknell's Thrushes, while of course Gray- cheeked have been moving in greater numbers than the former; by far though the common thrush now being seen often heard, are Swainson's, with numbers of Veery dropping off a bit, most Wood certainly Hermit Thrush also passed thru at this point. In all, at least 22 warbler spp. were seen thru the period since Mon., and still this Sat. as many as 18 spp. were available. Also still moving are Empidonax flycatchers, with at least 4 spp. represented this week (Least either all, or mainly, moved thru), Olive-sided Flycatchers continue to show, with a couple also giving some song, as well as (more usual) calls. The eve. hours have featured at least a few Common Nighthawks. A Summer Tanager was still around into today, Sat. and there have been a few Lincoln's Sparrows. Riverside Park, on the upper west side of Manhattan also has had a lot of these same spp., at times, the drip area has been moderately active. Much of the overall activity in that park has been in that vicinity, or more generally north of 110th St. good last week of May birding, Tom Fiore Manhattan -- 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] Van Cortlandt Prothonotary Warbler
Mira Furgosch just texted that she found and is currently observing a Prothonotary Warbler on the edge of Van Cortlandt Lake. This is the pond that lies between the SW zone of the Parade Grounds and the VCP Boat House. Happy Birding, Nadir Souirgi, Inwood, NYC 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/ --
RE: [nysbirds-l] Purple Martins - New Paltz, Ulster County
amynewy...@msn.com Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: Richard Guthrie richardpguth...@gmail.com /divdivDate:05/07/2015 1:36 PM (GMT-05:00) /divdivTo: NYSBIRDS_L nysbirds-l@cornell.edu /divdivSubject: [nysbirds-l] Purple Martins - New Paltz, Ulster County /divdiv /div Upstate travellers might be interested in checking out the PURPLE MARTIN colony at the New Paltz exit of the NYS Thruway (Exit 18). With an easy off-on, you can go through the toll plaza and pull off to the right shoulder or into the Park Ride lot on the left. The colony of about 20 pairs occupy the houses and maybe the gourds put up for them by the Thruway Authority and maintained by the neighbors. If you want a closer look, you can go to the traffic light ahead, turn right and take the first right turn onto Paradies Road - then go to the end. The neighbors there are very birder (and martin) friendly. Yesterday, I happened to look over to the nest boxes and noticed a gray squirrel climbing up one of the poles. I went over and chased the squirrel down That was not difficult to do since squirrels do not like to be cornered up a tree - or pole - isolated from other trees. The squirrel quickly descended the pole and scurried over to the woodlot. One of the neighbors came over to see what was happening so I mentioned the squirrel problem with a suggestion that they put up a baffle to keep it and other predators out of the nest boxes. While in the area, you might like to check out the very easy viewing opportunity for RED-HEADED WOODPECKERS at Weston Road, east of the martin colony. Refer to your eBird Hotspot map for directions. -- Richard Guthrie New Baltimore The Greeene County (year round) -- 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 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] Lark Sparrow in Brooklyn at Green-wood Cemetery
A Lark Sparrow was seen today at Green-wood Cemetery, Brooklyn. It was mostly on the Pilgrim Path, which is below Cypress Avenue near Vernal Avenue. Jo Ann and I spotted it while driving along Cypress. Ed Crowne, Josh Malbin and Rachel also observed the bird. It moved down the Pilgrim Path to its end, feeding on the grass seeds along the way. As Ed pointed out, this section of Green-wood is currently unmowed, and there are many seeds to feed on (if you are that way inclined). The bird was last seen flying to the North in the direction of the Snowdrop Path, about 12:20 PM. It wasn't relocated but is probably still in the area. Photo at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/102865732@N04/17822069070/in/dateposted-public/ Interestingly, a Lark Sparrow was found last spring further along Cypress Avenue, by Joe Borker if I recall correctly. - Tom Preston -- 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] Prothonotary warbler van Cortlandt park, Bronx
Currently listening to and watching a prothonotary warbler on the NE side of the van Cortlandt pk lake in the Bronx. Seen from the trail along the edge of the lake. The bird is singing and preening. It has a deformed lower mandible, significantly longer that the upper mandible, but otherwise looks well. Happy birding, Mira Furgoch Sent from my Virgin Mobile phone -- 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] Banded Purple Martin
A sub adult male Purple Martin with a metal Federal leg band on the right leg and a white plastic leg band on the left leg arrived to my colony, on the dock 3 days ago. Unfortunately numbers could not be read. If you are the bander, please get in touch with me. Orhan Birol Shelter Island, NY -- 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/ --
