[nysbirds-l] Brendan's 1st Snowy Owl !

2014-02-23 Thread robert adamo
Today, between Grandson # 2's (Robert Joseph Connors) basketball games, I took Grandson # 3 (Brendan James Connors) down to Jones Beach for a bit of birding, which hopefully would include his laying eyes on the Snowy Owl that has been reported regularly from the West End 2 Area, as late as

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End/ Meadowbrook Parkway Sunday: Rough Legged Hawk, Blackbirds (not Rusty)

2014-02-23 Thread Robert Taylor
Hi Everyone, Thanks for everyone's help with the blackbird ID from yesterday - most are saying they were Boat Tailed Grackles and not Rusty Blackbirds. Speaking of blackbirds, at Jones Beach West End and by Meadowbrook Parkway I saw Red Wing Blackbirds and Boat Tailed Grackles. At the Coast

Re:[nysbirds-l] American Oystercatcher at Breezy Point

2014-02-23 Thread John Gluth
Two Oystercatchers were seen during the Great South Bay Audubon field trip to Jones Beach west end on Feb. 8, seen from the fishing piers at field 10. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Red-headed Woodpecker tempting fate

2014-02-23 Thread glennq
The Red-headed Woodpecker was again in my neighbor’s yard this weekend, sporting quite a bit of red now. This makes exactly four months since it showed up on November 22nd. It seems to have weathered Mother Nature’s worst. However, yesterday, with all the snow melt and its caches probably

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach/ Meadowbrook Parkway: Snowy Owl, ~100 unknown blackbirds - please help ID

2014-02-23 Thread Angus Wilson
Actually Rob, I think you're original identification was the correct one. In my view these are BOAT-TAILED GRACKLES, not Rusty Blackbirds. Icterids can be tricky at times and it's important to consider several criteria when making an identification: plumage, structure, vocalizations and

[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Grebes in East Rockaway

2014-02-23 Thread Steve Walter
It might be a big deal in another winter, but I'll report it anyway. There were two Red-necked Grebes on the Mill River, by the East Rockaway (Nassau) train station this afternoon. Last week's Canvasbacks were gone, but two female Common Goldeneyes remain. Also out of place this far upriver are

Re: [nysbirds-l] American Oystercatcher at Breezy Point

2014-02-23 Thread Andrew Baksh
Nice observation. I had one today at Point Lookout, so it maybe that they are starting to filter in already! Don't start none, won't be none" ~ Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones (\__/) (= '.'=) (") _ (") Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh

[nysbirds-l] Correction...+Tree Swallows

2014-02-23 Thread Nadir Souirgi
It was pointed out to me that I wrote "Tree Sparrows" in the body paragraph of my earlier post. I meant to write Tree Swallows- as was indicated in the subject area. Sorry for any confusion. Nadir Souirgi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] American Oystercatcher at Breezy Point

2014-02-23 Thread Isaac Grant
Had 3 oystercatchers on the jetty at Breezy point this afternoon. Guess they're back already. Seems very early. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Central Park -- American Woodcock

2014-02-23 Thread Emilie Storrs
Shortly after 5 this afternoon I was walking from the Oven to Bow Bridge when an American Woodcock flew pretty much directly in front of me and curved around to land at the water's edge of the Riviera section of the Lake. I was stunned a moment then headed toward where it landed and then it flew

[nysbirds-l] More Kings Co. Red-necked Grebes +Tree Swallows

2014-02-23 Thread Nadir Souirgi
It was a beautiful day to be on the Hudson as I filled in for Gabriel Willow on his NYC Audubon Winter Eco Tour. Notable sightings include a pair of Red-necked Grebes continuing(?) to favor the Erie Basin, in the waters viewed just from Ikea Brooklyn in Red Hook. A great article by Team

[nysbirds-l] Floyd Rough Legged Correction

2014-02-23 Thread Dennis Hrehowsik
Upon further review the Rough legged hawk I reported from Floyd Bennett Field today was in fact a Grey Ghost Harrier as seen from below. I was wrong, I miss identified the bird. I wanted to see an RLHA and I did. unfortunately there wasn't actually one in my optics. Dennis -- NYSbirds-L List

Re:[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach/ Meadowbrook Parkway: Snowy Owl, ~100 unknown blackbirds - please help ID

2014-02-23 Thread Robert Taylor
Update: with some help (thank you!) the blackbirds were identified as Rusty Blackbirds - I counted at least 106 (there was one starling mixed in). I'll reported to e-bird for the Rusty Blackbird outreach program. On Sat, Feb 22, 2014 at 10:03 PM, Robert Taylor wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > I was at

[nysbirds-l] Other Shinnecock gulls

2014-02-23 Thread Douglas Futuyma
In my previous posting, I failed to note the continuing Glaucous Gull, along the inner end of the Inlet, and a third-cycle Lesser Black-backed Gull with the Iceland Gulls on the beach at Road L. Doug Futuyma -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Montauk birds

2014-02-23 Thread David Klauber
Some good birds out east seen by me and Bobby Rosetti. The male and female Barrow's Goldeneye were seen well in the southwest corner of Lake Montauk around 10 AM, and an immature Bald Eagle flew over the area. Hook Pond was mostly frozen and a very quick stop had only a female common Merg of

RE:[nysbirds-l] Long Island Redheads

2014-02-23 Thread Goldstein Gina
Apologies: Camman's Pond Park is in Merrick. ___ Gina Goldstein Senior Editor THE BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP Tel. +1 212 446 3298 ▪ Mobile +1 718 415 5770 ___ -Original

[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose etc., Riverhead and Shinnecick (Suffolk)

2014-02-23 Thread d Futuyma
In late morning, 2 immature Iceland Gulls on beach at Road L, along Dune Road west of Ponquogue Bridge, and 3 at Shinnecock, just west of inlet; also 3 Snowy Owls seen from road, one on the large sandbar north and slightly west of the Inlet. I then searched at length for the Pink-footed Goose ,

[nysbirds-l] Long Island Redheads

2014-02-23 Thread Goldstein Gina
3 drake and 1 female Redhead on Cammanns Pond off Merrick Rd in Bellmore (or maybe Freeport--not sure). Also 2 Black-crowned Night Heron. Pond mainly not frozen. __ The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. This e-mail

[nysbirds-l] Canvasback Riverside S

2014-02-23 Thread Alan Drogin
Observing right now 3:30pm at Riverside Park South at 63rd street Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Rough-legged Hawk, Terrell River CP, Moriches (Suffolk Co.)

2014-02-23 Thread Derek Rogers
Adding to the Rough-legged Hawk count, there was an adult light morph circling and hovering above the marshland at Terrell River County Park this morning. I was scoping across the bay from the Smith Point County Park outer beach when I noticed the bird. An immature Bald Eagle was also in the

[nysbirds-l] Rough legged Floyd

2014-02-23 Thread Dennis Hrehowsik
Previously reported light phase rough legged hawk is flying around Floyd Bennett field currently over area between fishermans and boat launch lots. D -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

RE: [nysbirds-l] Hawk ID?

2014-02-23 Thread James Coe
Yes. Imm. Red-shouldered. Nice photo. All the classic field marks are visible in the photo - even the pale translucent windows near the tips of the primaries, as well as the streaking on the upper breast ( which a red-tail would never have), lack of dark patagial bar, and the pattern of

[nysbirds-l] Hawk ID?

2014-02-23 Thread Ardith Bondi
Any opinions as to the ID of this hawk? I photographed it yesterday at Croton Point Park and think it's probably a juvenile Red-shouldered, but I'd appreciate others' input. http://ardithbondi.com/pictures/slide4533.jpg Thanks, Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Dark phase Rough-legged Hawk...

2014-02-23 Thread Andrew Baksh
For anyone in the area who might be interested. Very likely the same bird reported over the past few weeks. Dark-phase Rough-legged Hawk circling and providing very good looks just before the south exit to Jones Beach off the Meadowbrook Parkway (I am coming from Pt. Lookout). Don't start none,

[nysbirds-l] Snowy Owl on Piermont Pier

2014-02-23 Thread Evan Mark
currently drifting south on ice flow. Evan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Snowy Owl on Piermont Pier

2014-02-23 Thread Evan Mark
currently drifting south on ice flow. Evan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Dark phase Rough-legged Hawk...

2014-02-23 Thread Andrew Baksh
For anyone in the area who might be interested. Very likely the same bird reported over the past few weeks. Dark-phase Rough-legged Hawk circling and providing very good looks just before the south exit to Jones Beach off the Meadowbrook Parkway (I am coming from Pt. Lookout). Don't start none,

[nysbirds-l] Hawk ID?

2014-02-23 Thread Ardith Bondi
Any opinions as to the ID of this hawk? I photographed it yesterday at Croton Point Park and think it's probably a juvenile Red-shouldered, but I'd appreciate others' input. http://ardithbondi.com/pictures/slide4533.jpg Thanks, Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

RE: [nysbirds-l] Hawk ID?

2014-02-23 Thread James Coe
Yes. Imm. Red-shouldered. Nice photo. All the classic field marks are visible in the photo - even the pale translucent windows near the tips of the primaries, as well as the streaking on the upper breast ( which a red-tail would never have), lack of dark patagial bar, and the pattern of

[nysbirds-l] Rough legged Floyd

2014-02-23 Thread Dennis Hrehowsik
Previously reported light phase rough legged hawk is flying around Floyd Bennett field currently over area between fishermans and boat launch lots. D -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Rough-legged Hawk, Terrell River CP, Moriches (Suffolk Co.)

2014-02-23 Thread Derek Rogers
Adding to the Rough-legged Hawk count, there was an adult light morph circling and hovering above the marshland at Terrell River County Park this morning. I was scoping across the bay from the Smith Point County Park outer beach when I noticed the bird. An immature Bald Eagle was also in the

[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose etc., Riverhead and Shinnecick (Suffolk)

2014-02-23 Thread d Futuyma
In late morning, 2 immature Iceland Gulls on beach at Road L, along Dune Road west of Ponquogue Bridge, and 3 at Shinnecock, just west of inlet; also 3 Snowy Owls seen from road, one on the large sandbar north and slightly west of the Inlet. I then searched at length for the Pink-footed Goose ,

[nysbirds-l] Other Shinnecock gulls

2014-02-23 Thread Douglas Futuyma
In my previous posting, I failed to note the continuing Glaucous Gull, along the inner end of the Inlet, and a third-cycle Lesser Black-backed Gull with the Iceland Gulls on the beach at Road L. Doug Futuyma -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] More Kings Co. Red-necked Grebes +Tree Swallows

2014-02-23 Thread Nadir Souirgi
It was a beautiful day to be on the Hudson as I filled in for Gabriel Willow on his NYC Audubon Winter Eco Tour. Notable sightings include a pair of Red-necked Grebes continuing(?) to favor the Erie Basin, in the waters viewed just from Ikea Brooklyn in Red Hook. A great article by Team

[nysbirds-l] American Oystercatcher at Breezy Point

2014-02-23 Thread Isaac Grant
Had 3 oystercatchers on the jetty at Breezy point this afternoon. Guess they're back already. Seems very early. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Correction...+Tree Swallows

2014-02-23 Thread Nadir Souirgi
It was pointed out to me that I wrote Tree Sparrows in the body paragraph of my earlier post. I meant to write Tree Swallows- as was indicated in the subject area. Sorry for any confusion. Nadir Souirgi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re: [nysbirds-l] American Oystercatcher at Breezy Point

2014-02-23 Thread Andrew Baksh
Nice observation. I had one today at Point Lookout, so it maybe that they are starting to filter in already! Don't start none, won't be none ~ Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones (\__/) (= '.'=) () _ () Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach/ Meadowbrook Parkway: Snowy Owl, ~100 unknown blackbirds - please help ID

2014-02-23 Thread Angus Wilson
Actually Rob, I think you're original identification was the correct one. In my view these are BOAT-TAILED GRACKLES, not Rusty Blackbirds. Icterids can be tricky at times and it's important to consider several criteria when making an identification: plumage, structure, vocalizations and

Re:[nysbirds-l] American Oystercatcher at Breezy Point

2014-02-23 Thread John Gluth
Two Oystercatchers were seen during the Great South Bay Audubon field trip to Jones Beach west end on Feb. 8, seen from the fishing piers at field 10. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End/ Meadowbrook Parkway Sunday: Rough Legged Hawk, Blackbirds (not Rusty)

2014-02-23 Thread Robert Taylor
Hi Everyone, Thanks for everyone's help with the blackbird ID from yesterday - most are saying they were Boat Tailed Grackles and not Rusty Blackbirds. Speaking of blackbirds, at Jones Beach West End and by Meadowbrook Parkway I saw Red Wing Blackbirds and Boat Tailed Grackles. At the Coast

[nysbirds-l] Brendan's 1st Snowy Owl !

2014-02-23 Thread robert adamo
Today, between Grandson # 2's (Robert Joseph Connors) basketball games, I took Grandson # 3 (Brendan James Connors) down to Jones Beach for a bit of birding, which hopefully would include his laying eyes on the Snowy Owl that has been reported regularly from the West End 2 Area, as late as