[nysbirds-l] Photos and video of Heckscher Red Crossbills

2012-11-17 Thread John Gluth
Images of the Red Crossbills seen at Heckscher Park today can be seen here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jgluth_brb -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

RE: [nysbirds-l] Virginia's seen 12:30 PM

2012-11-17 Thread Will Raup
Many people did NOT see the Virginia's Warbler, despite quite a bit of searching between 8:45am and 4pm. As a few did see it today, its likely still there, but is really, really tough to find. Will Raup Albany, NY > Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2012 13:03:20 -0500 > From: kedenb...@optonline.net >

[nysbirds-l] Short- billed Dowitchers over Hecksher SP

2012-11-17 Thread Ardith Bondi
Around 4 pm, as we were photographing Red and White-winged Crossbills at Hecksher SP, 3 Short-billed Dowitchers flew over our heads calling repeatedly. I was with Peter Post, Karen Fung and Matthew Rymkiewicz. Ardith Bondi Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Lark Sparrow at Caumsett

2012-11-17 Thread Elliotte Rusty Harold
Today about 2:30 PM myself and seven other folks from the Brooklyn Bird Club found a Lark Sparrow at Caumsett State Park in Suffolk County. The bird was with a large Junco flock near the Northwest corner of the outlying stable and corral area (40.919727, -73.462257). We did not locate either of

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

2012-11-17 Thread Debbie Becker
The Saturday morning walk started with the sighting of a Barred Owl flying out of a roost, Blue Jays in hot pursuit. While trying to relocate the owl we were alerted to the sounds of Red Crossbills in the pine area near the main entrance of the garden. Last week, we spotted White winged

[nysbirds-l] Virginia's seen 12:30 PM

2012-11-17 Thread Rick & Linda Kedenburg
Luckily we finally got a good look - briefly - at the V-bird within walking distance of our apt. APP 12:30 Pm Just west of the Kettle toward 76th Ave, headed into the brushy area between Nutmeg Meadow and 76th. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] More Pine Grosbeaks & other finches

2012-11-17 Thread Joan E. Collins
11/17/12 - Charlotte Demers (the person with the Harris's Sparrow in her yard) just emailed to say a Pine Grosbeak just showed up outside her Newcomb house! (She also has Bohemian Waxwings and Evening Grosbeaks.) Yesterday, 11/16/12, I found 2 Pine Grosbeaks while driving to the Long Lake

[nysbirds-l] Pine Grosbeak and Red Crossbills - Wilson

2012-11-17 Thread Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter
Around 8:00 this morning Betsy and I were separated in the yard but both of us identified the call of a PINE GROSBEAK - "peew peew peew", or something like that. We came together in the area the call was coming from and I finally spotted the bird but, of course, it chose that moment to fly before

[nysbirds-l] Crossbills west end Jones beach

2012-11-17 Thread Paul R Sweet
Flock of 7 reds just west of coastguard lot. Also 2 white wings Paul Sweet Collection Manager Department of Ornithology American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th Street New York, NY 10024 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow in Newcomb (Essex Co.)

2012-11-17 Thread Joan E. Collins
11/17/12 Newcomb (western Essex Co.) Charlotte Demers just emailed a photo of a Harris's Sparrow at her feeders in Newcomb. It is a first winter bird. She doesn't know how long it has been around since she has been gone all week. The bird was discovered as she was doing Project Feederwatch

[nysbirds-l] crossbills at Smith Point, Suffolk Co.

2012-11-17 Thread Richard Kaskan
Among the 34 species I found this morning at Smith Point County Park in Suffolk County were both crossbills - a flock of 9 White-wings and a single cooperative female Red. Also fun for me were 36 Boat-tailed Grackles, 15 Northern Gannets, 2 Fox Sparrows, and 26 Savannah Sparrows. Richard Kaskan

[nysbirds-l] Red crossbills NYBG

2012-11-17 Thread Debbie Becker
Right now main gate - decent flock! Debbie -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses State Park To Remain Closed For A Long Time To Come « CBS New York

2012-11-17 Thread Christina Wilkinson
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2012/11/17/robert-moses-state-park-to-remain-closed-for-a-long-time-to-come/ Update on Robert Moses State Park -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: Cave Swallows Camp Hero/Montauk

2012-11-17 Thread Angus Wilson
Moments after reading Seth's timely post I looked up to see 3 CAVE SWALLOWS drifting over me at Camp Hero. They were heading into the wind towards the Montauk Lighthouse area. Heading down there now to see if I can relocate. Angus Wilson, New York City & The Springs, NY

[nysbirds-l] Cave Swallows at Jones Beach

2012-11-17 Thread Seth Ausubel
At least 4 Cave Swallows over the West End 2 parking lot now. Interacting with Tree Swallows. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re:[nysbirds-l] Red Crossbills at Heckscher State Park--YES

2012-11-17 Thread John Gluth
The RED CROSSBILLS reported here yesterday by Ken Fuestel and David La Magna earlier this morning were still present when I was there (7:45-9:30), in numbers at least as large and perhaps significantly greater than Ken noted. Airborne flock(s) containing as many as 35-40 birds were seen, and

[nysbirds-l] Red Crossbills - Hecksher S.P. (Suffolk)

2012-11-17 Thread Derek Rogers
Mike Scheibel and have at least 60 Red Crossbills near the model airplane field at Hecksher. There are also good numbers of White-winged at least in the 20 range. Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re: [nysbirds-l] Crossbills at Heckscher

2012-11-17 Thread Derek Rogers
At lead On Nov 17, 2012, at 9:29 AM, David La Magna wrote: > As per the post yesterday the red crossbills remain in the pines next to > field 7 and now include a flock of at least 10 ww crossbills as well > > Sent from my iPhone > -- > > NYSbirds-L List Info: >

[nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: Montauk Lapwings -NO

2012-11-17 Thread Angus Wilson
All previous lapwing spots checked this morning with no success. Only other birds of note so far are the continuing White-winged Crossbills in the pines near the IGA supermarket in Montauk Village. Angus Wilson, New York City & The Springs, NY http://birdingtotheend.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] Crossbills at Heckscher

2012-11-17 Thread David La Magna
As per the post yesterday the red crossbills remain in the pines next to field 7 and now include a flock of at least 10 ww crossbills as well Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Red Crossbill recordings

2012-11-17 Thread Peter Post
Begin forwarded message: From: "Matthew A. Young" Date: November 17, 2012 8:11:38 AM EST To: "pwp...@nyc.rr.com" Subject: Red Crossbill recordings Hi Peter, Hope all is well! Would you mind posting this to NYSbirds for me. Apparently I'm no longer subscribed because it keeps bouncing

[nysbirds-l] Virginia's Warbler YES

2012-11-17 Thread Derek Rogers
Just seen in the kettle then flew south toward the nutmeg meadow, as Peter Polshek referenced in yesterday's post. I alerted a group of 3 birders from Pennsylvania who quickly followed up and enjoyed nice views. Best, Derek Rogers & Mike Scheibel -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Virginia's Warbler YES

2012-11-17 Thread Derek Rogers
Just seen in the kettle then flew south toward the nutmeg meadow, as Peter Polshek referenced in yesterday's post. I alerted a group of 3 birders from Pennsylvania who quickly followed up and enjoyed nice views. Best, Derek Rogers Mike Scheibel -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Red Crossbill recordings

2012-11-17 Thread Peter Post
Begin forwarded message: From: Matthew A. Young m...@cornell.edu Date: November 17, 2012 8:11:38 AM EST To: pwp...@nyc.rr.com pwp...@nyc.rr.com Subject: Red Crossbill recordings Hi Peter, Hope all is well! Would you mind posting this to NYSbirds for me. Apparently I'm no longer subscribed

[nysbirds-l] Crossbills at Heckscher

2012-11-17 Thread David La Magna
As per the post yesterday the red crossbills remain in the pines next to field 7 and now include a flock of at least 10 ww crossbills as well Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: Montauk Lapwings -NO

2012-11-17 Thread Angus Wilson
All previous lapwing spots checked this morning with no success. Only other birds of note so far are the continuing White-winged Crossbills in the pines near the IGA supermarket in Montauk Village. Angus Wilson, New York City The Springs, NY http://birdingtotheend.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L

Re: [nysbirds-l] Crossbills at Heckscher

2012-11-17 Thread Derek Rogers
At lead On Nov 17, 2012, at 9:29 AM, David La Magna dlama...@gmail.com wrote: As per the post yesterday the red crossbills remain in the pines next to field 7 and now include a flock of at least 10 ww crossbills as well Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Red Crossbills - Hecksher S.P. (Suffolk)

2012-11-17 Thread Derek Rogers
Mike Scheibel and have at least 60 Red Crossbills near the model airplane field at Hecksher. There are also good numbers of White-winged at least in the 20 range. Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re:[nysbirds-l] Red Crossbills at Heckscher State Park--YES

2012-11-17 Thread John Gluth
The RED CROSSBILLS reported here yesterday by Ken Fuestel and David La Magna earlier this morning were still present when I was there (7:45-9:30), in numbers at least as large and perhaps significantly greater than Ken noted. Airborne flock(s) containing as many as 35-40 birds were seen, and

[nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: Cave Swallows Camp Hero/Montauk

2012-11-17 Thread Angus Wilson
Moments after reading Seth's timely post I looked up to see 3 CAVE SWALLOWS drifting over me at Camp Hero. They were heading into the wind towards the Montauk Lighthouse area. Heading down there now to see if I can relocate. Angus Wilson, New York City The Springs, NY

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses State Park To Remain Closed For A Long Time To Come « CBS New York

2012-11-17 Thread Christina Wilkinson
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2012/11/17/robert-moses-state-park-to-remain-closed-for-a-long-time-to-come/ Update on Robert Moses State Park -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Red crossbills NYBG

2012-11-17 Thread Debbie Becker
Right now main gate - decent flock! Debbie -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] crossbills at Smith Point, Suffolk Co.

2012-11-17 Thread Richard Kaskan
Among the 34 species I found this morning at Smith Point County Park in Suffolk County were both crossbills - a flock of 9 White-wings and a single cooperative female Red. Also fun for me were 36 Boat-tailed Grackles, 15 Northern Gannets, 2 Fox Sparrows, and 26 Savannah Sparrows. Richard Kaskan

[nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow in Newcomb (Essex Co.)

2012-11-17 Thread Joan E. Collins
11/17/12 Newcomb (western Essex Co.) Charlotte Demers just emailed a photo of a Harris's Sparrow at her feeders in Newcomb. It is a first winter bird. She doesn't know how long it has been around since she has been gone all week. The bird was discovered as she was doing Project Feederwatch

[nysbirds-l] Crossbills west end Jones beach

2012-11-17 Thread Paul R Sweet
Flock of 7 reds just west of coastguard lot. Also 2 white wings Paul Sweet Collection Manager Department of Ornithology American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th Street New York, NY 10024 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Pine Grosbeak and Red Crossbills - Wilson

2012-11-17 Thread Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter
Around 8:00 this morning Betsy and I were separated in the yard but both of us identified the call of a PINE GROSBEAK - peew peew peew, or something like that. We came together in the area the call was coming from and I finally spotted the bird but, of course, it chose that moment to fly before I

[nysbirds-l] More Pine Grosbeaks other finches

2012-11-17 Thread Joan E. Collins
11/17/12 - Charlotte Demers (the person with the Harris's Sparrow in her yard) just emailed to say a Pine Grosbeak just showed up outside her Newcomb house! (She also has Bohemian Waxwings and Evening Grosbeaks.) Yesterday, 11/16/12, I found 2 Pine Grosbeaks while driving to the Long Lake

[nysbirds-l] Virginia's seen 12:30 PM

2012-11-17 Thread Rick Linda Kedenburg
Luckily we finally got a good look - briefly - at the V-bird within walking distance of our apt. APP 12:30 Pm Just west of the Kettle toward 76th Ave, headed into the brushy area between Nutmeg Meadow and 76th. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

2012-11-17 Thread Debbie Becker
The Saturday morning walk started with the sighting of a Barred Owl flying out of a roost, Blue Jays in hot pursuit. While trying to relocate the owl we were alerted to the sounds of Red Crossbills in the pine area near the main entrance of the garden. Last week, we spotted White winged

[nysbirds-l] Short- billed Dowitchers over Hecksher SP

2012-11-17 Thread Ardith Bondi
Around 4 pm, as we were photographing Red and White-winged Crossbills at Hecksher SP, 3 Short-billed Dowitchers flew over our heads calling repeatedly. I was with Peter Post, Karen Fung and Matthew Rymkiewicz. Ardith Bondi Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

RE: [nysbirds-l] Virginia's seen 12:30 PM

2012-11-17 Thread Will Raup
Many people did NOT see the Virginia's Warbler, despite quite a bit of searching between 8:45am and 4pm. As a few did see it today, its likely still there, but is really, really tough to find. Will Raup Albany, NY Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2012 13:03:20 -0500 From: kedenb...@optonline.net

[nysbirds-l] Photos and video of Heckscher Red Crossbills

2012-11-17 Thread John Gluth
Images of the Red Crossbills seen at Heckscher Park today can be seen here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jgluth_brb -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES