[nysbirds-l] NYC Audubon Van Cortlandt Park,

I arrived on the parade ground at approximately at 7:10 this morning to scout for my NYC Audubon Van Cortlandt Park bird walk. Shortly after my arrival I spotted the Lesser Canada Goose that first appeared in Inwood Hill Park. Next, I was able to locate the continuing Cackling Goose first found

[nysbirds-l] Jamaia Bay Wild Life Preserve

The West Pond birding was a disaster today compared to what it was for many years! There were no birds at all in the west pond except one lonely Great Egret! Not even ruddy ducks, blacks, mallards, swans or brant! ( There were about 30 Brant however in marshes in the bay). Since

[nysbirds-l] Work made easier...by a bit of birding !

Today, between 1000 and 1445, I was one of the volunteers at the combined ELIAS/ QWR Fall Seed Sale, held at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge in Quogue. While helping customers get their purchases (seed, bird feeders, etc.) out to their cars, I was rewarded with a very close, and unobstructed view of my

[nysbirds-l] Birds from Calvert Vox Park and Coney Island..

http://www.petercolenphotography.com/ConeyIslandDrierOffermanNov820 These pics are from friday. The most surprising thing I saw was a Northern Harrier flying low over the waves past Breezy Point heading west, quite far from any shore. It was heading into a strong NW wind. What a bird. Peter

[nysbirds-l] Gt.Black-backed Gull X Glaucous Gull-Barcalona Harbor

November 9 - At Barcelona Harbor today there were 625 Red-breasted Mergansers, 107 Horned Grebes, 3 Common Loons, an immature Bald Eagle, 28 Double-crested Cormorants, about 600 Bonaparte's Gulls, and a Great Black-backed Gull X Glaucous Gull hybrid (AKA "The Beast") At Dunkirk Harbor

[nysbirds-l] Bartow Pell Mansion

The Buffleheads are back! Buffleheads were observed on my first bird walk for Bartow Pell Mansion. I will be doing two more bird tours, Dec 21 and Jan. 9th - Prowling for Owls. The Mansion is a great place to bird because its north side borders a marsh and it's south side is Pelham Bay Park

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

The Saturday morning bird walk had 30 birders celebrating Forest Weekend. The foliage at NYBG is spectacular! Highlights, from the walk, include a White crowned sparrow, American Crow and Common Raven. Also spotted: Eastern Phoebe-1 Hermit thrush-3 White breasted nuthatch-2 Red breasted

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeons - Sayville/Patchogue (Suffolk)

Mill Pond, Sayville: There were a total of 3 Eurasian Wigeons (1 drake, 2 hens) among roughly over 100 American Wigeons. The drake was nearly in full alternate plumage. Both hens were dabbling at the far north end of the pond. Patchogue Lake: 1 drake Eurasian Wigeon, this one in full alternate

[nysbirds-l] Winter Ducks- Eastern Long Island

Shinnecock Inlet; 45 Common Eider Black Scoter White Winged Scoter Surf Scoter Numerous Northern Gannets Eastport Lake, Easport Ruddy Duck- large flocks Hooded Merganser Ring Neck Duck Greater Scaup Lesser Scaup 1- Female Canvasback 1- Male American/Eurasian Hybrid Widgeon Swan Lake,

RE: [nysbirds-l] Western Kingbird @ Captree SP (Suffolk)

Still being seen as of 2PM at the same location (relocated by Mona Waters). A few pictures here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mac_waters/ Mac Waters Babylon, NY From: bounce-110430930-26665...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-110430930-26665...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Arie

[nysbirds-l] Imm Red Headed Woodpecker Seen Again at Muttontown Preserve @ 9 am

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[nysbirds-l] Massapequa ducks and Monk Parakeet

Hi everyone, I was at the lake by Merrick Road earlier - the winter ducks are moving in more: saw ~30 ruddy ducks, 5 hooded mergansers, and around a dozen shovelers and black ducks. Also saw a monk parakeet on Broadway by N Kings Ave (you'll see the nest) I will post pics of the ducks ASAP on

RE: [nysbirds-l] Western Kingbird @ Captree SP (Suffolk)

Still present  Here is a link to my current location: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=loc:40.63851,-73.255383 11/09/2013 @ 11:20 AM Arie Gilbert No. Baylon NY  Sent from "Loretta IV" in the field Original message From: Derek Rogers Date: 11/09/2013 9:40 AM (GMT-05:00)

[nysbirds-l] Smith Point (Suffolk Co) Short-eared Owl

At about 5:55 this morning I saw a single Short-eared Owl West of the Fire Island National Seashore visitor center next to Smith Point county park. I watched it for perhaps a minute before it dropped out of sight - I hung around until I thought it was getting too light, but never picked it up

[nysbirds-l] Western Kingbird @ Captree SP (Suffolk)

Dave Klauber just called to report that he and Bobby Rosetti just found a Western Kingbird along the upper lot at Captree State Park. Good luck if you try for it. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Cackling Goose and Pipits @ Van Cortlandt Park Bronx...

The Cackling Goose continues at Van Cortlandt Park in the southeast corner of the field. Also observed was a flock of about 45 American Pipits. Birds observed with Andria and John Young. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com --

[nysbirds-l] Cackling Goose and Pipits @ Van Cortlandt Park Bronx...

The Cackling Goose continues at Van Cortlandt Park in the southeast corner of the field. Also observed was a flock of about 45 American Pipits. Birds observed with Andria and John Young. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com --

[nysbirds-l] Western Kingbird @ Captree SP (Suffolk)

Dave Klauber just called to report that he and Bobby Rosetti just found a Western Kingbird along the upper lot at Captree State Park. Good luck if you try for it. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Smith Point (Suffolk Co) Short-eared Owl

At about 5:55 this morning I saw a single Short-eared Owl West of the Fire Island National Seashore visitor center next to Smith Point county park. I watched it for perhaps a minute before it dropped out of sight - I hung around until I thought it was getting too light, but never picked it up

RE: [nysbirds-l] Western Kingbird @ Captree SP (Suffolk)

Still present  Here is a link to my current location: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=loc:40.63851,-73.255383 11/09/2013 @ 11:20 AM Arie Gilbert No. Baylon NY  Sent from Loretta IV in the field Original message From: Derek Rogers drogers0...@gmail.com Date: 11/09/2013 9:40

[nysbirds-l] Massapequa ducks and Monk Parakeet

Hi everyone, I was at the lake by Merrick Road earlier - the winter ducks are moving in more: saw ~30 ruddy ducks, 5 hooded mergansers, and around a dozen shovelers and black ducks. Also saw a monk parakeet on Broadway by N Kings Ave (you'll see the nest) I will post pics of the ducks ASAP on

[nysbirds-l] Imm Red Headed Woodpecker Seen Again at Muttontown Preserve @ 9 am

-- Christopher G Petrow -- 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] Western Kingbird @ Captree SP (Suffolk)

Still being seen as of 2PM at the same location (relocated by Mona Waters). A few pictures here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mac_waters/ Mac Waters Babylon, NY From: bounce-110430930-26665...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-110430930-26665...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Arie

[nysbirds-l] Winter Ducks- Eastern Long Island

Shinnecock Inlet; 45 Common Eider Black Scoter White Winged Scoter Surf Scoter Numerous Northern Gannets Eastport Lake, Easport Ruddy Duck- large flocks Hooded Merganser Ring Neck Duck Greater Scaup Lesser Scaup 1- Female Canvasback 1- Male American/Eurasian Hybrid Widgeon Swan Lake,

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeons - Sayville/Patchogue (Suffolk)

Mill Pond, Sayville: There were a total of 3 Eurasian Wigeons (1 drake, 2 hens) among roughly over 100 American Wigeons. The drake was nearly in full alternate plumage. Both hens were dabbling at the far north end of the pond. Patchogue Lake: 1 drake Eurasian Wigeon, this one in full alternate

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

The Saturday morning bird walk had 30 birders celebrating Forest Weekend. The foliage at NYBG is spectacular! Highlights, from the walk, include a White crowned sparrow, American Crow and Common Raven. Also spotted: Eastern Phoebe-1 Hermit thrush-3 White breasted nuthatch-2 Red breasted