[nysbirds-l] Point Lookout (Nassau) Iceland Gull, Harlequin Ducks

This afternoon, an immature Iceland Gull was on the easternmost jetty to the west of the inlet at Point Lookout. Perhaps taking shelter from the fierce wind, two pairs of Harlequin Ducks were in the inlet, just north of the isolated house near the mouth of the inlet. Scans for grassland birds at

[nysbirds-l] Dune Road Birds (Suffolk Co.)

Dune Road and Shinnecock Inlet continue to produce good birds. Highlights of a mornings birding (mostly from the car due to the wind) includes Black-legged Kittiwake (2) off of the Shinnecock Inlet east jetty, two first winter Iceland Gulls in and around the inlet, the continuing first winter

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

Highlights from the Saturday morning bird walk include; RUSTY BLACKBIRDS-6. Also observed: Fox sparrow-1 Hermit Thrush-1 White-breasted nuthatch-3 Tufted Titmouse-1 American Goldfinch-1 Wild Turkeys-2 Hairy woodpecker1 Downy woodpecker-1 Red-bellied woodpecker-1 Yellow-bellied sapsucker-1 White

[nysbirds-l] COMMON GULL flew off -not there now

At 3:52 bird flushed when large truck exited Owl's Head water treatment plant. Gulls dispersed in many directions and we could not find in next 15 minutes. So first 2 days it has been found at approximately the same time at the same place. High was 2:16 today, 3:25 tomorrow. Good luck if you

[nysbirds-l] Common Gull in Brooklyn (YES)

Sean Sime asked me to repost his message with a new title that the Common Gull is there. "The common gull is currently being seen on the break wall 150ft north of pier! Sean Sime" Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Common Gull update (Still NO)...

The common gull is currently being seen on the break wall 150ft north of pier! Sean sime Sent from my iPhone On Jan 25, 2014, at 1:56 PM, Andrew Baksh wrote: > Heydi Lopes and I have checked several known Ring-billed Gull roosting areas > along the Belt to no avail. > > While so far we have

[nysbirds-l] Common Gull update (Still NO)...

Heydi Lopes and I have checked several known Ring-billed Gull roosting areas along the Belt to no avail. While so far we have not connected with the Coon Gull, we have seen Canvasback Ducks at Coney Island Creek Park. In addition, following ski tracks left by Peter Dorosh, we were able to track

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Widgeon

One male Eurasian Widgeon seen at Santapoque Creek in West Babylon, on the island right off Montauk Highway. Also a couple of American Widgeon and about 20 Green-winged Teal, with other expected species. The bay is frozen over so no ducks were present off Venetian Shores. Thanks, Tim Dunn

[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose at Randall's island, NYC

Hi all, Anya Auerbach found a barnacle goose this morning at Randall's island, which was still present as of about 12:15pm in the channel along the NE shoreline of the island between field 44 and the ny post building. Good luck if you go. Best, Andrew -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Accidental Snowy Owl

I thought my blog about our finding one of the first few snowy owls to show up in the Adirondacks might amuse: http://johnthaxtonsbirdsofplay.com/blog.html John Thaxton Keene, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] King Eider - Long Beach (Suffolk Co.)

Sharon and Marc Brody and I are currently looking at a first year male King Eider from the pavilion at Long Beach in Smithtown. The bird is moving right with a group of White-winged Scoters. Brent Bomkamp Northport, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Greater White-fronted Geese, Cold Spring Harbor, NY (Suffolk)

There are 4 Greater White-fronted Geese roosting in the stream at the south end of Cold Spring Harbor, just north of 25A and the fish hatchery. There's not much open water available so all of the geese are stacked within this section. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Accidental Snowy Owl

I thought my blog about our finding one of the first few snowy owls to show up in the Adirondacks might amuse: http://johnthaxtonsbirdsofplay.com/blog.html John Thaxton Keene, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian wigeon - Pelham bay

One male now in the large Scaup group between Hunter and Tween islands in Pelham bay park. 2 Redheads also.  Matthieu Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE device  -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe,

Re: [nysbirds-l] Common Gull Brooklyn (NO as of yet)...

Figured I would post an update for anyone contemplating a trip. No sign of the Common Gull as of yet. A few of us continue to brave the frigid conditions made more so by the winds. Hopefully someone will have good news to report shortly. B. Don't start none, won't be none" ~ Nasir bin

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA Corrections

These are corrections for the report posted January 24, 2014: The Northern Shrike was in Southampton {not East Hampton}. The location of the Mew Gull {Veterans Memorial Pier} is just north of the Verrazano Bridge, Owl's Head Park. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA Corrections

These are corrections for the report posted January 24, 2014: The Northern Shrike was in Southampton {not East Hampton}. The location of the Mew Gull {Veterans Memorial Pier} is just north of the Verrazano Bridge, Owl's Head Park. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Common Gull Brooklyn (NO as of yet)...

Figured I would post an update for anyone contemplating a trip. No sign of the Common Gull as of yet. A few of us continue to brave the frigid conditions made more so by the winds. Hopefully someone will have good news to report shortly. B. Don't start none, won't be none ~ Nasir bin

[nysbirds-l] Greater White-fronted Geese, Cold Spring Harbor, NY (Suffolk)

There are 4 Greater White-fronted Geese roosting in the stream at the south end of Cold Spring Harbor, just north of 25A and the fish hatchery. There's not much open water available so all of the geese are stacked within this section. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] King Eider - Long Beach (Suffolk Co.)

Sharon and Marc Brody and I are currently looking at a first year male King Eider from the pavilion at Long Beach in Smithtown. The bird is moving right with a group of White-winged Scoters. Brent Bomkamp Northport, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Accidental Snowy Owl

I thought my blog about our finding one of the first few snowy owls to show up in the Adirondacks might amuse: http://johnthaxtonsbirdsofplay.com/blog.html John Thaxton Keene, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Common Gull update (Still NO)...

Heydi Lopes and I have checked several known Ring-billed Gull roosting areas along the Belt to no avail. While so far we have not connected with the Coon Gull, we have seen Canvasback Ducks at Coney Island Creek Park. In addition, following ski tracks left by Peter Dorosh, we were able to track

[nysbirds-l] COMMON GULL flew off -not there now

At 3:52 bird flushed when large truck exited Owl's Head water treatment plant. Gulls dispersed in many directions and we could not find in next 15 minutes. So first 2 days it has been found at approximately the same time at the same place. High was 2:16 today, 3:25 tomorrow. Good luck if you

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

Highlights from the Saturday morning bird walk include; RUSTY BLACKBIRDS-6. Also observed: Fox sparrow-1 Hermit Thrush-1 White-breasted nuthatch-3 Tufted Titmouse-1 American Goldfinch-1 Wild Turkeys-2 Hairy woodpecker1 Downy woodpecker-1 Red-bellied woodpecker-1 Yellow-bellied sapsucker-1 White

[nysbirds-l] Dune Road Birds (Suffolk Co.)

Dune Road and Shinnecock Inlet continue to produce good birds. Highlights of a mornings birding (mostly from the car due to the wind) includes Black-legged Kittiwake (2) off of the Shinnecock Inlet east jetty, two first winter Iceland Gulls in and around the inlet, the continuing first winter

[nysbirds-l] Point Lookout (Nassau) Iceland Gull, Harlequin Ducks

This afternoon, an immature Iceland Gull was on the easternmost jetty to the west of the inlet at Point Lookout. Perhaps taking shelter from the fierce wind, two pairs of Harlequin Ducks were in the inlet, just north of the isolated house near the mouth of the inlet. Scans for grassland birds at