[nysbirds-l] Queens County Bird Club Inc. - Upcoming Meeting Info-

The Queens County Bird Club Inc. will be meeting at the Alley Pond Environmental Center 228-06 Northern Blvd Douglaston, NY 11362-1906 http://www.alleypond.com/directions.htm at 8pm on Wednesday **  { the third Wednesday of the month} Our

[nysbirds-l] ruffed grouse at epcot Riverhead airield

Today, about 4:30 PM, while driving on the North side of the Eastern Riverhead Air field, I was surprised to disturb two Ruffed Grouse and a Turkey in the heavy grass about 10 feet away from me. I think that this is only the second time I have seen any Grouse on Long Island. Andy

[nysbirds-l] Whiteface Mountain & boreal bogs

On dawn tours up Whiteface Mountain followed by lowland boreal birding on June 13, 14, and 15, 75 species were found. Highlights included: wonderful views of Bicknell's Thrush on Whiteface Mountain all 3 days, Red Crossbills on 6/15, 10 Gray Jays found (2 family groups of at least 5 birds) in

[nysbirds-l] Syracuse RBA

RBA   *  New York *  Syracuse * June 17, 2013 *  NYSY  06. 17. 13   Hotline: Syracuse Rare bird Alert Dates(s): June 10, 2013 - June 17, 2013 to report by e-mail: brinjoseph AT yahoo.com covering upstate NY counties: Cayuga, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge and Montezuma Wetlands Complex (MWC)

[nysbirds-l] Population Decline?

I am pleased to report that in Sullivan County, Ulster County and at least parts of Orange County not only is there no decline, but in some cases increases.  Chestnut-sided Warbler is actually abundant at Wolf Brook and increased at the Bashakill.  Cerulean Warbler (Bashakill)  and Hooded

RE: NNYBirds: RE: [nysbirds-l] Minimal Migration or Population Decline?

Hi all, I was out every day in May and it seemed to me that while the migration was not as good as usual, it was not dramatically different either. I did the one Breeding Bird Survey I have on 9 June and it seemed comparable to most years. However, I haven't compiled the data yet to compare the

RE: NNYBirds: RE: [nysbirds-l] Minimal Migration or Population Decline?

Joan & all, One reason why you haven't seen much discussion is that things are variable across the state.  You (and others) have noted a lack of Indigo Bunting reports, yet I point to Joe Giunta's post on this list that Indigo Bunting was at nearly every stop while birding the Hudson Valley.  

Re: [nysbirds-l] Purple Martins

South Fork Natural History Museum in Bridgehampton has a large colony on the grounds. On Monday, June 17, 2013, Ken McDermott wrote: > Hi John, > > We have a thriving Purple Martin colony in the Town of Montgomery, Orange > Co. and have had for a goodly number of years. > > Ask and you shall

[nysbirds-l] Purple Martins

  Hi John, We have a thriving Purple Martin colony in the Town of Montgomery, Orange Co. and have had for a goodly number of years. Ask and you shall receive!  Ken McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information

[nysbirds-l] Lesser Scaup pair in Babylon

This morning I observed a pair of Lesser Scaup - male and female - in the Sumpwams Canal, seen from Shore Road just south of Suffolk Marine in Babylon. Notable primarily due to the time of year, as I don't recall ever seeing this species on Long Island in mid-June. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon,

[nysbirds-l] swallowtail kite

just wondering if anyone else saw the swallowtail kite hunting at the stateline lookout from 9:15-10 am Saturday or afterwards as it moved south down the Hudson. I've put a few photos on my facebook page- "steve sachs photography" if anyone wants to check them out steve -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Bird Report-Orange, Sullivan, Ulster Counties

Date: June 15-16, 2013 The NYC Audubon overnight birding trip to Orange (Sterling Forest), Sullivan (Bashakill, Neversink) and Ulster (Shawangunks NWR) Counties was very successful with 79 species seen by most members of our 9 person group. Conditions were good for birding at Sterling,

[nysbirds-l] Cuckoo Migration

Last night was my highest Black-billed Cuckoo count since starting regular recording in late May of this year. A total of 21 vocalizations were heard from at least 18 different individuals passing over my house in Etna, NY. I've uploaded a couple of images of the cuckoo chart for all of 2012

[nysbirds-l] Cuckoo Migration

Last night was my highest Black-billed Cuckoo count since starting regular recording in late May of this year. A total of 21 vocalizations were heard from at least 18 different individuals passing over my house in Etna, NY. I've uploaded a couple of images of the cuckoo chart for all of 2012

[nysbirds-l] Bird Report-Orange, Sullivan, Ulster Counties

Date: June 15-16, 2013 The NYC Audubon overnight birding trip to Orange (Sterling Forest), Sullivan (Bashakill, Neversink) and Ulster (Shawangunks NWR) Counties was very successful with 79 species seen by most members of our 9 person group. Conditions were good for birding at Sterling,

[nysbirds-l] swallowtail kite

just wondering if anyone else saw the swallowtail kite hunting at the stateline lookout from 9:15-10 am Saturday or afterwards as it moved south down the Hudson. I've put a few photos on my facebook page- steve sachs photography if anyone wants to check them out steve -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Lesser Scaup pair in Babylon

This morning I observed a pair of Lesser Scaup - male and female - in the Sumpwams Canal, seen from Shore Road just south of Suffolk Marine in Babylon. Notable primarily due to the time of year, as I don't recall ever seeing this species on Long Island in mid-June. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon,

Re: [nysbirds-l] Purple Martins

South Fork Natural History Museum in Bridgehampton has a large colony on the grounds. On Monday, June 17, 2013, Ken McDermott wrote: Hi John, We have a thriving Purple Martin colony in the Town of Montgomery, Orange Co. and have had for a goodly number of years. Ask and you shall

RE: NNYBirds: RE: [nysbirds-l] Minimal Migration or Population Decline?

Joan all, One reason why you haven't seen much discussion is that things are variable across the state.  You (and others) have noted a lack of Indigo Bunting reports, yet I point to Joe Giunta's post on this list that Indigo Bunting was at nearly every stop while birding the Hudson Valley.  

RE: NNYBirds: RE: [nysbirds-l] Minimal Migration or Population Decline?

Hi all, I was out every day in May and it seemed to me that while the migration was not as good as usual, it was not dramatically different either. I did the one Breeding Bird Survey I have on 9 June and it seemed comparable to most years. However, I haven't compiled the data yet to compare the

[nysbirds-l] Population Decline?

I am pleased to report that in Sullivan County, Ulster County and at least parts of Orange County not only is there no decline, but in some cases increases.  Chestnut-sided Warbler is actually abundant at Wolf Brook and increased at the Bashakill.  Cerulean Warbler (Bashakill)  and Hooded

[nysbirds-l] Syracuse RBA

RBA   *  New York *  Syracuse * June 17, 2013 *  NYSY  06. 17. 13   Hotline: Syracuse Rare bird Alert Dates(s): June 10, 2013 - June 17, 2013 to report by e-mail: brinjoseph AT yahoo.com covering upstate NY counties: Cayuga, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge and Montezuma Wetlands Complex (MWC)

[nysbirds-l] Whiteface Mountain boreal bogs

On dawn tours up Whiteface Mountain followed by lowland boreal birding on June 13, 14, and 15, 75 species were found. Highlights included: wonderful views of Bicknell's Thrush on Whiteface Mountain all 3 days, Red Crossbills on 6/15, 10 Gray Jays found (2 family groups of at least 5 birds) in

[nysbirds-l] ruffed grouse at epcot Riverhead airield

Today, about 4:30 PM, while driving on the North side of the Eastern Riverhead Air field, I was surprised to disturb two Ruffed Grouse and a Turkey in the heavy grass about 10 feet away from me. I think that this is only the second time I have seen any Grouse on Long Island. Andy

[nysbirds-l] Queens County Bird Club Inc. - Upcoming Meeting Info-

The Queens County Bird Club Inc. will be meeting at the Alley Pond Environmental Center 228-06 Northern Blvd Douglaston, NY 11362-1906 http://www.alleypond.com/directions.htm at 8pm on Wednesday ** { the third Wednesday of the month} Our