[nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon at Fort Tilden, maybe not

One of the main factors separating my final two choices, Peregrine Falcon or Gyrfalcon, for id'ing was the pattern and color of the plumage. The finally decision I made was based primarily on the fact that the Gyrfalcon had different pattens and an overall darker color that the tundra race of the

[nysbirds-l] Syracuse RBA

RBA   *  New York *  Syracuse * February 24, 2014 *  NYSY  02. 24. 14   Hotline: Syracuse Rare bird Alert Dates(s): February 17, 2013 - February 24, 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 Fork LI: Sagaponack Barnacle Goose?

I looked briefly for the BARNACLE GOOSE on Sunday afternoon without success. The location is south of Montauk Hwy (Rt 27) between the villages of Bridgehampton and Wainscott on the South Fork of Long Island. On Sunday, geese were widely scattered across the various fields between the highway and

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, NYC 3/3

Monday, March 3, 2014 - Manhattan, N.Y. City Late in the day, I went along the Hudson river, at "Riverside Park South" in the latitude of streets in the 60's, and found a female Common Goldeneye extremely close to the shoreline, as well as female Red-breasted Merganser, & various extremely

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [ebirdsnyc] Central Park, Sunday, Mar. 2, Reservoir and some of the Ramble

Since no one gave a report, I thought I'd post for the birds I saw and a few that were seen by others and reported to me. Ardith Bondi Canada Goose Wood Duck (5) Gadwall American Black Duck Mallard Northern Shoveler Red-breasted Merganser (unusual - 1 male on the Reservoir) American Coot (2)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Purple Finches

Just an update: on closer examination, 2 of the birds are juvenile males. Larry Federman Education Coordinator Audubon New York Rheinstrom Hill, Buttercup Farm, and RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuaries and Centers From: Larry Federman Sent: Monday, March 03, 2014 11:49 AM To:

[nysbirds-l] Purple Finches

I usually don’t post about the regular feeder birds, but yesterday and today we’ve had 10 Purple Finches at our feeders – 8 females and 2 males. Through the winter we’ve had a maximum of only 2. There were 2 House Finches as well, along with the “usual suspects” – juncos, chickadees,

[nysbirds-l] Addition to my last post,

I neglected to include the best time of day to find the vultures - they start arriving from 3 - 5 P.M. Cheers, Bob -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon in Fort Tilden NYC - No

I tried to relocate the Gyrfalcon I saw Wednesday, but I had no luck. I didn't have a chance to try the paths that run through the northern part of the park though. I will try that area next time. The beaches were fairly active with lots of Long-tailed Ducks, and a few Loons and Scoters. --

[nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon in Fort Tilden NYC - No

I tried to relocate the Gyrfalcon I saw Wednesday, but I had no luck. I didn't have a chance to try the paths that run through the northern part of the park though. I will try that area next time. The beaches were fairly active with lots of Long-tailed Ducks, and a few Loons and Scoters. --

[nysbirds-l] Addition to my last post,

I neglected to include the best time of day to find the vultures - they start arriving from 3 - 5 P.M. Cheers, Bob -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Purple Finches

I usually don’t post about the regular feeder birds, but yesterday and today we’ve had 10 Purple Finches at our feeders – 8 females and 2 males. Through the winter we’ve had a maximum of only 2. There were 2 House Finches as well, along with the “usual suspects” – juncos, chickadees,

Re: [nysbirds-l] Purple Finches

Just an update: on closer examination, 2 of the birds are juvenile males. Larry Federman Education Coordinator Audubon New York Rheinstrom Hill, Buttercup Farm, and RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuaries and Centers From: Larry Federman Sent: Monday, March 03, 2014 11:49 AM To:

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [ebirdsnyc] Central Park, Sunday, Mar. 2, Reservoir and some of the Ramble

Since no one gave a report, I thought I'd post for the birds I saw and a few that were seen by others and reported to me. Ardith Bondi Canada Goose Wood Duck (5) Gadwall American Black Duck Mallard Northern Shoveler Red-breasted Merganser (unusual - 1 male on the Reservoir) American Coot (2)

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, NYC 3/3

Monday, March 3, 2014 - Manhattan, N.Y. City Late in the day, I went along the Hudson river, at Riverside Park South in the latitude of streets in the 60's, and found a female Common Goldeneye extremely close to the shoreline, as well as female Red-breasted Merganser, various extremely

[nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: Sagaponack Barnacle Goose?

I looked briefly for the BARNACLE GOOSE on Sunday afternoon without success. The location is south of Montauk Hwy (Rt 27) between the villages of Bridgehampton and Wainscott on the South Fork of Long Island. On Sunday, geese were widely scattered across the various fields between the highway and

[nysbirds-l] Syracuse RBA

RBA   *  New York *  Syracuse * February 24, 2014 *  NYSY  02. 24. 14   Hotline: Syracuse Rare bird Alert Dates(s): February 17, 2013 - February 24, 2014 to report by e-mail: brinjoseph AT yahoo.com covering upstate NY counties: Cayuga, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge and Montezuma Wetlands

[nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon at Fort Tilden, maybe not

One of the main factors separating my final two choices, Peregrine Falcon or Gyrfalcon, for id'ing was the pattern and color of the plumage. The finally decision I made was based primarily on the fact that the Gyrfalcon had different pattens and an overall darker color that the tundra race of the