[nysbirds-l] Common Gull Photos...

I have a blog post up that includes photos that should help for those who are interested in looking for the Brooklyn Common Gull. I suggest that visitor go prepared for VERY cold and sometimes windy conditions at Veterans Memorial Pier in Brooklyn. If the bird is seen again on the pier, please

[nysbirds-l] South Shore from Shinnecock Inlet to Jones Inlet: Redheads, Pintails, Pipit, Snow Buntings

Hi Everyone, I drove out east and birded back going west. Highlights were: On Ponquogue Ave, waiting for everyone to drive into the school lot, there was a large flock of 75+ Robins eating berries in the trees Shinnecock Inlet: was on the west side of the inlet and met a fellow birder - I

[nysbirds-l] Syracuse RBA

RBA   *  New York *  Syracuse * January 27, 2014 *  NYSY  01. 27. 14   Hotline: Syracuse Rare bird Alert Dates(s): January 20, 2013 - January 27, 2014 to report by e-mail: brinjoseph AT yahoo.com covering upstate NY counties: Cayuga, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge and Montezuma Wetlands

[nysbirds-l] 1/18 Coney Iceland

It's come to my attention that Klemens Gasser spotted this immature Iceland Gull a few hours before I reported it. I didn't know it had been seen previously at the time. Credit where it's due. Nice spot Klemens! Dennis Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Grebe from Piermont Pier, Rockland Co.

The Red-necked grebe reported by Evan Mark at Piermont Pier, Rockland Co., was seen at approximately 2:00 PM (1/27/2014) well out into the main channel of the Hudson River just slightly upriver from the end of the pier. The bird was in the scope for about a minute, but was frequently obscured by

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Common Gull - No

Sean Sime and I spent from 1:45pm until 3:20pm at the Veterans Memorial Pier but never spotted the Common Gull. As a consolation prize there was a 1st year Iceland Gull hanging around next to the pier. Good birding, Rob Sent via iPigeon -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Common Gull NOT SEEN, Iceland YES, Brooklyn

>From roughly 1-3:30pm today, Rob Jett and I birded Veteran's Memorial Pier and nearby 58th St. Pier in Brooklyn. Conditions deteriorated from sunny and pleasant to a downright inhospitable gale. A first year Iceland gull (same individual)was seen in both locations. The MANY gulls over the Owl's

[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Grebe at Piermont Pier

Rare for Rockland county a Red-necked Grebe is currently feeding and vocalizing on the north side of the tip of the pier. Also present this morning was a male Redhead, and two days ago a Long-tailed Duck both locally uncommon. Evan -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Bohemian Waxwings

I just heard several BOHEMIAN WAXWINGS calling overhead while I was outside filling up my feeders. A made a quick scan of the cedars and the sumac bushes under the power lines next door but did not see any birds actively feeding. Mickey Scilingo Constantia Oswego County, NY

[nysbirds-l] Feb 1st NY Freeport Freeport Pelagic Reminder...

Hello Everyone, I have word that this trip is in need of *4 more seats* to fill before we have the numbers that would allow the ship to sail (not to worry, there will be room for more). The weather forecast at the moment looks good and for those worried about the cold, it is several degrees

[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose, Randall's Island (correction)

In my haste, I wrote "Cackling" when, of course, I intended "Barnacle" Goose. Thanks to the several people who quickly notified me of this idiotic (my word, not theirs) mistake. Doug Futuyma -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Cackling Goose continues (Randall's Island, NYC)

At 8 a.m., with Canada Geese, in the narrow channel that lets into the East River from the northwest; almost below the railroad span. I did not find the Red-necked Grebe. Doug Futuyma Stony Brook, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Yes-Pink-footed Goose-Riverhead

Currently being seen east of 105, north of Northville Turnpike with 1000 Canada geese. Dick Bellinger Eileen Schwinn Mike Higgiston Kevin Nolan Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] NEW webinars! The Uncommon Crow: the Hidden Life of a Familiar Bird

A lot of New Yorkers have shown interest in my talks about crows, so I thought I would share these new webinars I will be presenting in the next couple of weeks. Best, Kevin New webinar series about crows! Email not displaying correctly? View it in your

[nysbirds-l] NEW webinars! The Uncommon Crow: the Hidden Life of a Familiar Bird

A lot of New Yorkers have shown interest in my talks about crows, so I thought I would share these new webinars I will be presenting in the next couple of weeks. Best, Kevin New webinar series about crows! Email not displaying correctly? View it in your

[nysbirds-l] Cackling Goose continues (Randall's Island, NYC)

At 8 a.m., with Canada Geese, in the narrow channel that lets into the East River from the northwest; almost below the railroad span. I did not find the Red-necked Grebe. Doug Futuyma Stony Brook, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Yes-Pink-footed Goose-Riverhead

Currently being seen east of 105, north of Northville Turnpike with 1000 Canada geese. Dick Bellinger Eileen Schwinn Mike Higgiston Kevin Nolan Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose, Randall's Island (correction)

In my haste, I wrote Cackling when, of course, I intended Barnacle Goose. Thanks to the several people who quickly notified me of this idiotic (my word, not theirs) mistake. Doug Futuyma -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Feb 1st NY Freeport Freeport Pelagic Reminder...

Hello Everyone, I have word that this trip is in need of *4 more seats* to fill before we have the numbers that would allow the ship to sail (not to worry, there will be room for more). The weather forecast at the moment looks good and for those worried about the cold, it is several degrees

[nysbirds-l] Bohemian Waxwings

I just heard several BOHEMIAN WAXWINGS calling overhead while I was outside filling up my feeders. A made a quick scan of the cedars and the sumac bushes under the power lines next door but did not see any birds actively feeding. Mickey Scilingo Constantia Oswego County, NY

[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Grebe at Piermont Pier

Rare for Rockland county a Red-necked Grebe is currently feeding and vocalizing on the north side of the tip of the pier. Also present this morning was a male Redhead, and two days ago a Long-tailed Duck both locally uncommon. Evan -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Common Gull NOT SEEN, Iceland YES, Brooklyn

From roughly 1-3:30pm today, Rob Jett and I birded Veteran's Memorial Pier and nearby 58th St. Pier in Brooklyn. Conditions deteriorated from sunny and pleasant to a downright inhospitable gale. A first year Iceland gull (same individual)was seen in both locations. The MANY gulls over the Owl's

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Common Gull - No

Sean Sime and I spent from 1:45pm until 3:20pm at the Veterans Memorial Pier but never spotted the Common Gull. As a consolation prize there was a 1st year Iceland Gull hanging around next to the pier. Good birding, Rob Sent via iPigeon -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Grebe from Piermont Pier, Rockland Co.

The Red-necked grebe reported by Evan Mark at Piermont Pier, Rockland Co., was seen at approximately 2:00 PM (1/27/2014) well out into the main channel of the Hudson River just slightly upriver from the end of the pier. The bird was in the scope for about a minute, but was frequently obscured by

[nysbirds-l] 1/18 Coney Iceland

It's come to my attention that Klemens Gasser spotted this immature Iceland Gull a few hours before I reported it. I didn't know it had been seen previously at the time. Credit where it's due. Nice spot Klemens! Dennis Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Syracuse RBA

RBA   *  New York *  Syracuse * January 27, 2014 *  NYSY  01. 27. 14   Hotline: Syracuse Rare bird Alert Dates(s): January 20, 2013 - January 27, 2014 to report by e-mail: brinjoseph AT yahoo.com covering upstate NY counties: Cayuga, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge and Montezuma Wetlands

[nysbirds-l] South Shore from Shinnecock Inlet to Jones Inlet: Redheads, Pintails, Pipit, Snow Buntings

Hi Everyone, I drove out east and birded back going west. Highlights were: On Ponquogue Ave, waiting for everyone to drive into the school lot, there was a large flock of 75+ Robins eating berries in the trees Shinnecock Inlet: was on the west side of the inlet and met a fellow birder - I

[nysbirds-l] Common Gull Photos...

I have a blog post up that includes photos that should help for those who are interested in looking for the Brooklyn Common Gull. I suggest that visitor go prepared for VERY cold and sometimes windy conditions at Veterans Memorial Pier in Brooklyn. If the bird is seen again on the pier, please