[nysbirds-l] More Sunday Pelagics (Suffolk & Nassau Counties)

Sue and I evacuated our home Saturday night, staying with friends on the north shore. Upon returning to our home we found a large tree limb blocking the driveway that we had to cut up. We did not get out to the beach till after 12:00PM. Nevertheless, we did see a few good species. At Cedar

[nysbirds-l] Sea Cliff South Polar Skua photos

This is regarding my post about this bird much earlier today. Carole Berglie managed to get down to the Sea Cliff Beach (North Shore of Long Island) within 3 feet of the South Polar Skua to take some photos. I have posted them to my website. http://www.ardithbondi.com/page91.html Carole

[nysbirds-l] South Fork Storm Birds

My dad and I started our day of birding, at Mecox Bay, where the northern parts of the bay cross Montauk Highway. Here, we saw two Sandwich Terns and a Red-necked Phalarope among the gull and tern roost. From there, we headed to the flooded end of Horsemill Lane. On the bay, we

RE:[nysbirds-l] Re: Left out of the post-Irene bonanza

Oh, and Rick Cech's too! -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re:[nysbirds-l] Left out of the post-Irene bonanza

And to think I composed and sent my last post BEFORE reading the 5 latest posts here (from Benjamin Van Doren, Douglas Futuyma, Steve Walter, Angus Wilson, and Brent Bomkamp)!!! -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Left out of the post-Irene bonanza

Pardon the tone of this post if it comes across as brooding or sarcastic, but I had the misfortune of completely striking out on storm-borne pelagic waifs today. A lack of hurricane birding savvy, a delayed start to my day afield (didn't get out until after 1:00), and circumstances beyond my

[nysbirds-l] Black-cap Petrel Mecox Bay

late this afternoon whilst watching a CORY'S SHEARWATER circling in the middle of the bay, I spotted a BLACK-CAPPED PETREL circling as well. John Shemilt was able to locate the bird from the west side. He was joined by Tom Burke, Gail Benson and Andy Guthrie. Still there a dusk. Lots of other

[nysbirds-l] more sightings, Point Lookout to Tobay

After seeing the birds reported by Corey Finger at Jones Inlet, I went to the fishing dock/marina on Reynolds Channel, west of Loop Parkway, with Bob Proniewicz. Two *Bridled Terns*, an adult and an immature, were close, and seen at some length. We also saw about 5 *Wilson's Storm-Petrels*. East

[nysbirds-l] another hurricane bird on the Hudson

Royal Tern seen from 70th St Pier Lots of observers. Ardith Bondi 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)

[nysbirds-l] another White-tailed Tropicbird

Immature followed from 180th St. to 145th St. by Nadir Souirgi & James Knox They also report having seen a Whimbrel yesterday over soccer field at Inwood Hill Park. Reported by Ardith Bondi Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Terns, Jaegers and Shorebirds in East Hampton / Montauk

Philip Dempsey and I went out again after lunch and hit a few spots (with so many birds about, I'm just mentioning the notables): Sammy's Beach: 6 BLACK TERNS, 1 WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER Three-mile Harbor (West): 1 ROYAL TERN Hook Pond: 2 RED-NECKED PHALAROPES, 1 WESTERN SANDPIPER (we tried to go

[nysbirds-l] Is it worth going out tomorrow?

Hi all,   I can't believe I missed out on all those awesome birds today!  That's what happens when your power goes out and you can't check email and you don't think of going out looking for pelagics.  I was thinking of going out tomorrow morning but does anyone think things will be gone by

[nysbirds-l] Storm birds Jones Beach

>From the boat basin, around 11 am to around 2 pm, numerous observers Bridled Tern 3+ Sooty Tern 1+ Sandwich Tern 2+ Black Term Leach's Storm-petrel 1+ Wilson's Storm-petrel 6+ Oceanodrama storm-petrel sp 1 American Avocet 1 Before we got there 1 Band-rumped Storm-petrel and one jaeger sp.

[nysbirds-l] Leach's storm-petrel and sandwich tern passing w55th st, manhattan

Hi all, I have not seen a post from the hudson for a while, so an update: 1 leach's storm-petrel, 1 sandwich tern, several flocks of sanderlings, 330-345pm. Best Andrew -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Black terns - Hampton bays

I stopped at Squires Pond (east landing road) and there are around 50 terns on the beach - most appear to be conning but at least 2 black terns and 1 juv skimmer. There are likely other rarities here but I'm Unfamiliar with pelagics so if anyone is nearby take a look. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] White-Tailed Tropicbird along the Hudson

All, Just saw an adult White-tailed Tropicbird fly past the 23rd St pier in Manhattan. Got some identifiable shots and will post them later. Wooo! Plenty of Common Terns and at least one Royal Tern too! -Sam 917-209-2566 -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] White-tailed Tropicbird on Hudson River

Full adult!! @70th St!! Observers: Peter Post, Dale Dancis and I. Ardith Bondi Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Tropical Terns and more on the Hudson, Sleepy Hollow

I birded our neighborhood park on the Hudson River in Sleepy Hollow NY from about 12:30 - 1:30.  A strong west or northwest wind was blowing, 30 - 40 mph.   The following birds were flying south down the Hudson. 1 DC Cormorantaround 250 Common Terns (couldn't identify every bird).3 Least Terns8

[nysbirds-l] More Sooties & Wilson's SP on the Hudson

@ 2PM from the 70th ST Pier also Peregrine Falcon & E. Kingbird, earlier Seen by Peter Post, Dale Dancis,Matthew Rykmkiewicz, Anya Auerbach & me. Ardith Bondi Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Rye Sooties etc

Two adult Sooty Terns and two Wilson's Storm-Petrels at Rye Beach this morning, plus some less rare stuff. Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Sooty Tern at Jones Beach

One Sooty Tern seen on shoulder of westbound Ocean Parkway just after Jones Beach state park entry sign as one heads west. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] WEst End and Rocky Point report

I just had a call from Doug Futuyma- it was a little difficult to hear, but it I think he said that they are seeing Bridled Tern and Band-rumped Storm Petrel at West End. Also a second hand report of Either Sooty or Bridled at the Rocky Point sod farms at Cooper Ave/ Ridge Rd. Heading out

[nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern/Leach's Storm Petrel/Great Shearwater

In the last 45 minutes Doug Gochfeld, Heydi Lopes and I have had a BRIDLED TERN, 2 LEACH'S STORM PETRELS, 10-15 WILSON'S STORM PETREL, a GREATER SHEARWATER, and ~ 115 RED-NECKED PHALAROPE fly by the Veteran's Memorial pier near the Owl's Head WWTP in Brooklyn NY. Shane Blodgett -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] more Petrels on the Hudson

Peter Post just called to tell me he had a Sooty Tern from the Pier at West 70th St., and Jacob Drucker told him he had 2 Leach's Storm Petrels, 3 Wilson's SP's and 2 Sooty Terns at 116th St. on the Hudson. Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] 2 Sooty Terns at Maidstone Club, East Hampton

Sitting on the golf course North of Further Lane at 11:30. Western Sandpiper, Pectoral Sandpiper, Red-necked Phalarope all still around the East End of Hook Pond. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] skua resting on the beach in Sea Cliff

A friend who lives overlooking Sea Cliff Beach called to say she is looking at a skua that landed on the beach and it's just resting there. Coordinates I just got from Google Maps 40.850526, -73.651507. She thinks it's probably a South Polar. Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Sooty tern (2) on the east river in manhattan

Good morning all, Searching this morning so far on the east side of manhattan has yielded 2 sooty terns, at least 7 black terns, 2 royal terns and a little blue heron. Best, Andrew -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern Gilgo Beach LI...

I received a call from Pat Lindsay and Shai Mitra who just found a Bridled Tern sitting in the median west of Gilgo Beach. Good luck if you go! Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Tropical Terns East Hampton (suffolk)

At least 4 BRIDLED TERNS and 2 SOOTY TERNS east side Hook Pond plus 10+ Black Terns. Also 1 RN Phalarope, 3 Am. Golden Plover. Angus Wilson, New York City & The Springs, NY http://birdingtotheend.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Central Park Closed

Good Morning: Despite Central Park being closed I spent an hour in the park this morning from 6:30-7:30. I birded the 72nd Street Lake, Turtle Pond, The Great Lawn and the Reservoir. I didn't expect much and wasn't disappointed. Visibility was poor and the only birds seen were 3 Mallards, and

[nysbirds-l] Table Updates - eBird-a-thon 2011 & Recent Additions

*List of Top 3 and Contenders (eBird-a-thon 2011) - weekly update / table updated daily* New regional species for 2011 have been added to the notes since last week. Each region/county section has links to: - Top "100" observers for the year - Bar charts for each species with links to a sightings

[nysbirds-l] Tropical Terns East Hampton (suffolk)

At least 4 BRIDLED TERNS and 2 SOOTY TERNS east side Hook Pond plus 10+ Black Terns. Also 1 RN Phalarope, 3 Am. Golden Plover. Angus Wilson, New York City The Springs, NY http://birdingtotheend.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern Gilgo Beach LI...

I received a call from Pat Lindsay and Shai Mitra who just found a Bridled Tern sitting in the median west of Gilgo Beach. Good luck if you go! Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Sooty tern (2) on the east river in manhattan

Good morning all, Searching this morning so far on the east side of manhattan has yielded 2 sooty terns, at least 7 black terns, 2 royal terns and a little blue heron. Best, Andrew -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] more Petrels on the Hudson

Peter Post just called to tell me he had a Sooty Tern from the Pier at West 70th St., and Jacob Drucker told him he had 2 Leach's Storm Petrels, 3 Wilson's SP's and 2 Sooty Terns at 116th St. on the Hudson. Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re: [nysbirds-l] WEst End and Rocky Point report

I just had a call from Doug Futuyma- it was a little difficult to hear, but it I think he said that they are seeing Bridled Tern and Band-rumped Storm Petrel at West End. Also a second hand report of Either Sooty or Bridled at the Rocky Point sod farms at Cooper Ave/ Ridge Rd. Heading out

[nysbirds-l] Rye Sooties etc

Two adult Sooty Terns and two Wilson's Storm-Petrels at Rye Beach this morning, plus some less rare stuff. Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] More Sooties Wilson's SP on the Hudson

@ 2PM from the 70th ST Pier also Peregrine Falcon E. Kingbird, earlier Seen by Peter Post, Dale Dancis,Matthew Rykmkiewicz, Anya Auerbach me. Ardith Bondi Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Tropical Terns and more on the Hudson, Sleepy Hollow

I birded our neighborhood park on the Hudson River in Sleepy Hollow NY from about 12:30 - 1:30.  A strong west or northwest wind was blowing, 30 - 40 mph.   The following birds were flying south down the Hudson. 1 DC Cormorantaround 250 Common Terns (couldn't identify every bird).3 Least Terns8

[nysbirds-l] White-Tailed Tropicbird along the Hudson

All, Just saw an adult White-tailed Tropicbird fly past the 23rd St pier in Manhattan. Got some identifiable shots and will post them later. Wooo! Plenty of Common Terns and at least one Royal Tern too! -Sam 917-209-2566 -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Storm birds Jones Beach

From the boat basin, around 11 am to around 2 pm, numerous observers Bridled Tern 3+ Sooty Tern 1+ Sandwich Tern 2+ Black Term Leach's Storm-petrel 1+ Wilson's Storm-petrel 6+ Oceanodrama storm-petrel sp 1 American Avocet 1 Before we got there 1 Band-rumped Storm-petrel and one jaeger sp. After

[nysbirds-l] Is it worth going out tomorrow?

Hi all,   I can't believe I missed out on all those awesome birds today!  That's what happens when your power goes out and you can't check email and you don't think of going out looking for pelagics.  I was thinking of going out tomorrow morning but does anyone think things will be gone by

[nysbirds-l] another White-tailed Tropicbird

Immature followed from 180th St. to 145th St. by Nadir Souirgi James Knox They also report having seen a Whimbrel yesterday over soccer field at Inwood Hill Park. Reported by Ardith Bondi Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] another hurricane bird on the Hudson

Royal Tern seen from 70th St Pier Lots of observers. Ardith Bondi 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)

[nysbirds-l] more sightings, Point Lookout to Tobay

After seeing the birds reported by Corey Finger at Jones Inlet, I went to the fishing dock/marina on Reynolds Channel, west of Loop Parkway, with Bob Proniewicz. Two *Bridled Terns*, an adult and an immature, were close, and seen at some length. We also saw about 5 *Wilson's Storm-Petrels*. East

[nysbirds-l] Black-cap Petrel Mecox Bay

late this afternoon whilst watching a CORY'S SHEARWATER circling in the middle of the bay, I spotted a BLACK-CAPPED PETREL circling as well. John Shemilt was able to locate the bird from the west side. He was joined by Tom Burke, Gail Benson and Andy Guthrie. Still there a dusk. Lots of other

[nysbirds-l] South Fork Storm Birds

My dad and I started our day of birding, at Mecox Bay, where the northern parts of the bay cross Montauk Highway. Here, we saw two Sandwich Terns and a Red-necked Phalarope among the gull and tern roost. From there, we headed to the flooded end of Horsemill Lane. On the bay, we

[nysbirds-l] More Sunday Pelagics (Suffolk Nassau Counties)

Sue and I evacuated our home Saturday night, staying with friends on the north shore. Upon returning to our home we found a large tree limb blocking the driveway that we had to cut up. We did not get out to the beach till after 12:00PM. Nevertheless, we did see a few good species. At Cedar

[nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern/Leach's Storm Petrel/Great Shearwater

In the last 45 minutes Doug Gochfeld, Heydi Lopes and I have had a BRIDLED TERN, 2 LEACH'S STORM PETRELS, 10-15 WILSON'S STORM PETREL, a GREATER SHEARWATER, and ~ 115 RED-NECKED PHALAROPE fly by the Veteran's Memorial pier near the Owl's Head WWTP in Brooklyn NY. Shane Blodgett -- NYSbirds-L