[nysbirds-l] White-winged Dove

2015-11-23 Thread Jack Rothman
Richard Aracil texted me that he is currently observing a White-winged Dove in Pelham Bay Park in the cedars alongside the statue in the Southern Zone. Jack Rothman Sent from Jack's phone. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re: [nysbirds-l] Western Fly - Yes

2015-11-23 Thread Robert Lewis
About ten of us had good views of the bird for about half an hour starting about 1:30 this afternoon.  It was close to the previously reported spot, at 40.776103, -73.968390.   This is near the junction of the four asphalt paths.  There is an open grassy area just to the northeast. The bird

[nysbirds-l] Western Fly - Yes

2015-11-23 Thread 10000birdsblogger
Central Park bird is 30 yards uphill from boathouse. Good like if you go. Good Birding, Corey Finger Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Re: [BIRDWG01] Western Flycatcher: two species or one?

2015-11-23 Thread Ardith Bondi
Forwarded Message Subject: Re: [BIRDWG01] Western Flycatcher: two species or one? Date: Sun, 22 Nov 2015 17:53:43 -0800 From: Andrew Rush Reply-To: Andrew Rush To: birdw...@listserv.ksu.edu Hello all, Because I am the primary author

[nysbirds-l] Western Flycatchers

2015-11-23 Thread Shaibal Mitra
My interpretation of the situation described by Andrew Rush is that the characteristics of Pacific-slope birds occur in varying frequency and combination throughout an extensive portion of the range of Cordilleran Flycatcher, whereas the characteristics of Cordilleran birds are relatively rare

[nysbirds-l] Pelham Bay Park White-winged Dove exact location 11/23

2015-11-23 Thread Richard Aracil
Hi All, The WWDO was with a small group of MODO here (red marker): https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=z29s-1cUqsBQ.krfpVPNpudbg=sharing Keep in mind there is no access to this landfill. Easily viewed from the bike path along Shore Rd./Pelham Pkwy where it was initially found. The bird

[nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow Time Out

2015-11-23 Thread Richard Guthrie
Greetings, all. The kind and generous homeowners hosting the Harris's Sparrow and visiting birders have requested a little break in birder activity. They ask that they regain a little privacy Thanksgiving Day and Friday...They will be having family and friends coming and going those days. >From

Re: [nysbirds-l] "Western" Flycatcher - Yes Sunday.

2015-11-23 Thread Jay McGowan
While observing the Western Flycatcher yesterday with Nathan Goldberg, Alex Lees, and Nargila Moura, I was able to make a couple of recordings, including two of the more distinctive position calls as well as a longer series of the short high-pitched calls the bird was giving more frequently. For

[nysbirds-l] White-winged Dove

2015-11-23 Thread Carney, Martin
The dove was seen at approximately 4 pm about 150 yards west of the drawbridge along the land-fill side of the road, in trees above and behind the cedars...Martin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Western Fly - Yes

2015-11-23 Thread 10000birdsblogger
Central Park bird is 30 yards uphill from boathouse. Good like if you go. Good Birding, Corey Finger Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Re: [BIRDWG01] Western Flycatcher: two species or one?

2015-11-23 Thread Ardith Bondi
Forwarded Message Subject: Re: [BIRDWG01] Western Flycatcher: two species or one? Date: Sun, 22 Nov 2015 17:53:43 -0800 From: Andrew Rush Reply-To: Andrew Rush To: birdw...@listserv.ksu.edu Hello all, Because I am the primary author on the most recent genetic analysis of

[nysbirds-l] Western Flycatchers

2015-11-23 Thread Shaibal Mitra
My interpretation of the situation described by Andrew Rush is that the characteristics of Pacific-slope birds occur in varying frequency and combination throughout an extensive portion of the range of Cordilleran Flycatcher, whereas the characteristics of Cordilleran birds are relatively rare

Re: [nysbirds-l] "Western" Flycatcher - Yes Sunday.

2015-11-23 Thread Jay McGowan
While observing the Western Flycatcher yesterday with Nathan Goldberg, Alex Lees, and Nargila Moura, I was able to make a couple of recordings, including two of the more distinctive position calls as well as a longer series of the short high-pitched calls the bird was giving more frequently. For

[nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow (YES) Albany NY

2015-11-23 Thread Andrew Baksh
Joe Giunta and I just saw the Harris's Sparrow after putting in a 2 hour wait. The bird came for all about 2 mins. Many thanks again to Rich Guthrie for organizing permissible visits. Best, 風 Swift as the wind 林 Quiet as the forest 火 Conquer like the fire 山 Steady as the mountain Sun Tzu The

[nysbirds-l] White-winged Dove

2015-11-23 Thread Jack Rothman
Richard Aracil texted me that he is currently observing a White-winged Dove in Pelham Bay Park in the cedars alongside the statue in the Southern Zone. Jack Rothman Sent from Jack's phone. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re: [nysbirds-l] Western Fly - Yes

2015-11-23 Thread Robert Lewis
About ten of us had good views of the bird for about half an hour starting about 1:30 this afternoon.  It was close to the previously reported spot, at 40.776103, -73.968390.   This is near the junction of the four asphalt paths.  There is an open grassy area just to the northeast. The bird

[nysbirds-l] White-winged Dove

2015-11-23 Thread Carney, Martin
The dove was seen at approximately 4 pm about 150 yards west of the drawbridge along the land-fill side of the road, in trees above and behind the cedars...Martin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Pelham Bay Park White-winged Dove exact location 11/23

2015-11-23 Thread Richard Aracil
Hi All, The WWDO was with a small group of MODO here (red marker): https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=z29s-1cUqsBQ.krfpVPNpudbg=sharing Keep in mind there is no access to this landfill. Easily viewed from the bike path along Shore Rd./Pelham Pkwy where it was initially found. The bird

[nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow Time Out

2015-11-23 Thread Richard Guthrie
Greetings, all. The kind and generous homeowners hosting the Harris's Sparrow and visiting birders have requested a little break in birder activity. They ask that they regain a little privacy Thanksgiving Day and Friday...They will be having family and friends coming and going those days. >From