[nysbirds-l] Red Crossbills/More Sandhill Cranes!/Mountain Birdwatch survey & more

2017-07-08 Thread Joan Collins
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

[nysbirds-l] Central Park NYC - Sat., July 8, 2017 - Magnolia & Black-and-white Warblers

2017-07-08 Thread Deborah Allen
Central Park NYC - Ramble Saturday, July 8, 2017 OBS: Robert DeCandido, PhD, et al Highlights: Lingering Magnolia & Black-and-white Warblers, Cedar Waxwing and Eastern Kingbird nests with young Canada Goose - 9 including pair with 3 young on Lake Mallard 10 or so Mourning Dove - 5 (Belvedere

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [SINaturaList] Possible juvenile Little Egret

2017-07-08 Thread peter paul
FYI -- Forwarded message -- From: Richard Veit rrvei...@gmail.com [SINaturaList] < sinatural...@yahoogroups.com> Date: Sat, Jul 8, 2017 at 3:02 PM Subject: [SINaturaList] Possible juvenile Little Egret To: sinatural...@yahoogroups.com At gbp Clearly gray lores, blackish legs

re:[nysbirds-l] [SINaturaList] Possible juvenile Little Egret

2017-07-08 Thread Thomas Fiore
Adding just slightly to that forwarded post - & since the SINaturalist (yahoo-group) is a “restricted” group; the location, as noted by Dr. Richard Veit, “gbp” refers to Goethals Bridge Pond, a site on northern Staten Island [Richmond Co.], N.Y. City. — — Date: 7/8/17 3:58 pm EST From: peter

Re: [nysbirds-l] [SINaturaList] Possible juvenile Little Egret

2017-07-08 Thread Andrew Baksh
Thanks for that clarification. I would urge anyone going to check out that bird to please try for photos and if possible post a link where they can be reviewed. Thank You "I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of others, rather than to be false,

[nysbirds-l] Fahnestock State Park (Putnam County)

2017-07-08 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
As part of the Putnam Co breeding bird survey Charlie Roberto, Kyle Bardwell and I spent 6:15-9:30 in Fahnestock State Park hiking the portion of the Appalachian Trail off Sunken Mine Road to Blue Trail up to Rte 301 by Canopus Lake. (Foggy overcast a small drizzle then clearing, humid) There

[nysbirds-l] AOS Checklist Supplement: Greenland returns to North America

2017-07-08 Thread Angus Wilson
The lumping of Thayer's Gull and retention of 'Willet', 'Yellow-rumped Warbler' and Hoary Redpoll were briefly discussed earlier on this forum but this predated the actual publication of the annual AOS Checklist supplement, which is now available.

Re: [nysbirds-l] [SINaturaList] Possible juvenile Little Egret

2017-07-08 Thread Jose Ramirez-Garofalo
Anthony Ciancimino and I were on the bird for some time. We got some decent photos that will be sent out soon... Jose On Sat, Jul 8, 2017 at 5:42 PM Andrew Baksh wrote: > Thanks for that clarification. I would urge anyone going to check out that > bird to please try for

Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Possible Little Egret Photos Posted

2017-07-08 Thread Jose Ramirez-Garofalo
Forwarding Anthony's message incase this email went to anyone's spam folder- -- Forwarded message - From: Anthony Ciancimino Date: Sat, Jul 8, 2017 at 7:17 PM Subject: [nysbirds-l] Possible Little Egret Photos Posted To: NYSBIRDS-L-for Posts Posts

Re: [nysbirds-l] Possible Little Egret Photos Posted

2017-07-08 Thread Andrew Baksh
Thanks for sharing a link to photos. Have any thoughts been given to Little Blue Heron? "I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." ~ Frederick Douglass 風 Swift as the wind 林 Quiet

[nysbirds-l] Info Regarding Location of "Poss. Little Egret"

2017-07-08 Thread Jose Ramirez-Garofalo
Hi all, I just want to let everyone know that the trailer park that the bird in question is being seen from is private. For viewing: There is an observation platform on Forest Ave. that is run by NYS DEC. This is really the only location where groups of people can (attempt to) view the bird

[nysbirds-l] Possible Little Egret Photos Posted

2017-07-08 Thread Anthony Ciancimino
The possible juvenile Little Egret, first noted by Dr. Richard Veit, was observed by Jose and I for quite some time, as mentioned earlier. Photos were just uploaded on to my Flickr account, and can be accessed at the following link:  Anthony Ciancimino | | | | || | | |

Re: [nysbirds-l] Possible Little Egret Photos Posted

2017-07-08 Thread Jose Ramirez-Garofalo
I realize that link might not work for everyone- Flickr.com/sibirdswildlife Jose On Sat, Jul 8, 2017 at 7:24 PM Jose Ramirez-Garofalo < jose.ramirez.garof...@gmail.com> wrote: > Forwarding Anthony's message incase this email went to anyone's spam > folder- > > -- Forwarded message

Re: [SINaturaList] Re: [nysbirds-l] Possible Little Egret Photos Posted

2017-07-08 Thread peter paul
To me, the bill looks too slim and too uniform in color for LBHE (which would have a thicker bill that tapers more, dark tip with lighter colored base). LBHE also tends to hunt and stand with its neck extended, not curled up like this bird is doing in all of these pictures. The legs would also

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue LI Report 7-8

2017-07-08 Thread Andrew Baksh
Highlights from two tide cycles: Starting with the Terns. A smaller mixed flock of Terns than seen over the past few weeks. The most notables being: 1st Summer Black Tern Roseate Tern (2) There was a slight uptick in Shorebirds. With way moreoo Least and Semipalmated Sandpipers than I have

[nysbirds-l] AOS Checklist Supplement: Greenland returns to North America

2017-07-08 Thread Angus Wilson
The lumping of Thayer's Gull and retention of 'Willet', 'Yellow-rumped Warbler' and Hoary Redpoll were briefly discussed earlier on this forum but this predated the actual publication of the annual AOS Checklist supplement, which is now available.

[nysbirds-l] Red Crossbills/More Sandhill Cranes!/Mountain Birdwatch survey & more

2017-07-08 Thread Joan Collins
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

[nysbirds-l] Central Park NYC - Sat., July 8, 2017 - Magnolia & Black-and-white Warblers

2017-07-08 Thread Deborah Allen
Central Park NYC - Ramble Saturday, July 8, 2017 OBS: Robert DeCandido, PhD, et al Highlights: Lingering Magnolia & Black-and-white Warblers, Cedar Waxwing and Eastern Kingbird nests with young Canada Goose - 9 including pair with 3 young on Lake Mallard 10 or so Mourning Dove - 5 (Belvedere

[nysbirds-l] Fahnestock State Park (Putnam County)

2017-07-08 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
As part of the Putnam Co breeding bird survey Charlie Roberto, Kyle Bardwell and I spent 6:15-9:30 in Fahnestock State Park hiking the portion of the Appalachian Trail off Sunken Mine Road to Blue Trail up to Rte 301 by Canopus Lake. (Foggy overcast a small drizzle then clearing, humid) There

[nysbirds-l] Bartow-Pell Mansion Pelham Bay Park Bronx

2017-07-08 Thread Jack Rothman
Bronx Brendan Keogh and I ventured over to Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum in the late morning for a very casual walk around the grounds. I believe there was more to be found, but the heat and mosquitoes in the late morning dampened our enthusiasm. The grass was also high on the trails. Bring

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [SINaturaList] Possible juvenile Little Egret

2017-07-08 Thread peter paul
FYI -- Forwarded message -- From: Richard Veit rrvei...@gmail.com [SINaturaList] < sinatural...@yahoogroups.com> Date: Sat, Jul 8, 2017 at 3:02 PM Subject: [SINaturaList] Possible juvenile Little Egret To: sinatural...@yahoogroups.com At gbp Clearly gray lores, blackish legs

re:[nysbirds-l] [SINaturaList] Possible juvenile Little Egret

2017-07-08 Thread Thomas Fiore
Adding just slightly to that forwarded post - & since the SINaturalist (yahoo-group) is a “restricted” group; the location, as noted by Dr. Richard Veit, “gbp” refers to Goethals Bridge Pond, a site on northern Staten Island [Richmond Co.], N.Y. City. — — Date: 7/8/17 3:58 pm EST From: peter

Re: [nysbirds-l] [SINaturaList] Possible juvenile Little Egret

2017-07-08 Thread Andrew Baksh
Thanks for that clarification. I would urge anyone going to check out that bird to please try for photos and if possible post a link where they can be reviewed. Thank You "I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of others, rather than to be false,

Re: [nysbirds-l] [SINaturaList] Possible juvenile Little Egret

2017-07-08 Thread Jose Ramirez-Garofalo
Anthony Ciancimino and I were on the bird for some time. We got some decent photos that will be sent out soon... Jose On Sat, Jul 8, 2017 at 5:42 PM Andrew Baksh wrote: > Thanks for that clarification. I would urge anyone going to check out that > bird to please try for photos and if possible

[nysbirds-l] Possible Little Egret Photos Posted

2017-07-08 Thread Anthony Ciancimino
The possible juvenile Little Egret, first noted by Dr. Richard Veit, was observed by Jose and I for quite some time, as mentioned earlier. Photos were just uploaded on to my Flickr account, and can be accessed at the following link:  Anthony Ciancimino | | | | || | | |

Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Possible Little Egret Photos Posted

2017-07-08 Thread Jose Ramirez-Garofalo
Forwarding Anthony's message incase this email went to anyone's spam folder- -- Forwarded message - From: Anthony Ciancimino Date: Sat, Jul 8, 2017 at 7:17 PM Subject: [nysbirds-l] Possible Little Egret Photos Posted To: NYSBIRDS-L-for Posts Posts The possible juvenile Little

Re: [nysbirds-l] Possible Little Egret Photos Posted

2017-07-08 Thread Jose Ramirez-Garofalo
I realize that link might not work for everyone- Flickr.com/sibirdswildlife Jose On Sat, Jul 8, 2017 at 7:24 PM Jose Ramirez-Garofalo < jose.ramirez.garof...@gmail.com> wrote: > Forwarding Anthony's message incase this email went to anyone's spam > folder- > > -- Forwarded message

[nysbirds-l] Info Regarding Location of "Poss. Little Egret"

2017-07-08 Thread Jose Ramirez-Garofalo
Hi all, I just want to let everyone know that the trailer park that the bird in question is being seen from is private. For viewing: There is an observation platform on Forest Ave. that is run by NYS DEC. This is really the only location where groups of people can (attempt to) view the bird

Re: [nysbirds-l] Possible Little Egret Photos Posted

2017-07-08 Thread Andrew Baksh
Thanks for sharing a link to photos. Have any thoughts been given to Little Blue Heron? "I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." ~ Frederick Douglass 風 Swift as the wind 林 Quiet

Re: [SINaturaList] Re: [nysbirds-l] Possible Little Egret Photos Posted

2017-07-08 Thread peter paul
To me, the bill looks too slim and too uniform in color for LBHE (which would have a thicker bill that tapers more, dark tip with lighter colored base). LBHE also tends to hunt and stand with its neck extended, not curled up like this bird is doing in all of these pictures. The legs would also

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue LI Report 7-8

2017-07-08 Thread Andrew Baksh
Highlights from two tide cycles: Starting with the Terns. A smaller mixed flock of Terns than seen over the past few weeks. The most notables being: 1st Summer Black Tern Roseate Tern (2) There was a slight uptick in Shorebirds. With way moreoo Least and Semipalmated Sandpipers than I have