Is anyone aware of any February records of BLUE-WINGED TEAL? The closest I've
found so far is a Mar 1, 1971 record from Oneida Lake, but it would seem likely
there may be a Feb. record from JBWR, MNWR, etc. Bull (1997) shows Mar 6th as
the first arrival date. Curious if the Fair Haven bird
Thanks to the keen eye of Pete Shen, I was able to see the Barrow's
Goldeneye in the West Pond at dusk today (Sunday). There was enough light
to get scoped side-by-side views of the Barrow's next to a Common. Then,
Pete spotted the Eurasian Green-winged Teal with several Green-winged Teal
at the
Sue and I have spent the last few days birding in the Saranac/Bloomingdale
area. Friday morning we managed to get in about two hours birding before the
heavy snow limited visibility and forced us inside. Many of the feeders we
checked had Common Redpoll, between 25-125 birds. Other than the
Joe Guinta called in to report having the Northern Shrike at Lazy Point. I
believe the bird was seen about 1000 yards south of the boat ramp.
Good and responsible birding!
Andrew Baksh
Queens NY
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
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(= '.'=) sent from somewhere in the field via my mobile device.
Corey Finger and I had a drake Eurasian Green-Winged Teal on the West Pond
at Jamaica Bay this morning around 8:00. It was with other Green-winged
Teal, initially in the southwest corner of the pond. It then flew to the
north side of the pond, joining the mixed waterfowl flock there. There were
Early this morning a Eurasian (Common Teal) was observed on the West Pond @
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. In addition, the Barrow's Goldeneye was on the
West Pond, then left for the bay.
Also, in light of yesterday's discussion on the number of the Snow Geese seen
this year at Jamaica Bay
Early this morning a Eurasian (Common Teal) was observed on the West Pond @
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. In addition, the Barrow's Goldeneye was on the
West Pond, then left for the bay.
Also, in light of yesterday's discussion on the number of the Snow Geese seen
this year at Jamaica Bay
Corey Finger and I had a drake Eurasian Green-Winged Teal on the West Pond
at Jamaica Bay this morning around 8:00. It was with other Green-winged
Teal, initially in the southwest corner of the pond. It then flew to the
north side of the pond, joining the mixed waterfowl flock there. There were
Joe Guinta called in to report having the Northern Shrike at Lazy Point. I
believe the bird was seen about 1000 yards south of the boat ramp.
Good and responsible birding!
Andrew Baksh
Queens NY
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
(\__/)
(= '.'=) sent from somewhere in the field via my mobile device.
Sue and I have spent the last few days birding in the Saranac/Bloomingdale
area. Friday morning we managed to get in about two hours birding before the
heavy snow limited visibility and forced us inside. Many of the feeders we
checked had Common Redpoll, between 25-125 birds. Other than the
Thanks to the keen eye of Pete Shen, I was able to see the Barrow's
Goldeneye in the West Pond at dusk today (Sunday). There was enough light
to get scoped side-by-side views of the Barrow's next to a Common. Then,
Pete spotted the Eurasian Green-winged Teal with several Green-winged Teal
at the
Is anyone aware of any February records of BLUE-WINGED TEAL? The closest I've
found so far is a Mar 1, 1971 record from Oneida Lake, but it would seem likely
there may be a Feb. record from JBWR, MNWR, etc. Bull (1997) shows Mar 6th as
the first arrival date. Curious if the Fair Haven bird
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