[nysbirds-l] Forest Park & Hempstead Lake State Park

I spent the day birding at Forest Park and Hempstead Lake State Park and they didn't disappoint. Due to a commitment I couldn't make it to Forest Park until about 11 am but a walk to the waterhole, which is considerably larger than I have ever seen it, was immediately productive. In short order

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 5/5

On Newfoundland, the reports just get more & more impressive... the (up to 2) Common Redshanks are an extreme rarity for North America... and none of the other recent finds there is exactly 'shabby'...!!! Black-tailed Godwit - 9 Common Redshank - 2 European Whimbrel - 1 Dunlin (probably

[nysbirds-l] CWWI in Prospect Park

I'm currently listening to a Chuck wills widow singing on Breeze Hill in Prospect Park Sent via iPigeon -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Rockefeller Preserve, Sleepy Hollow, Westchester Co.

All,   I made a brief foray today to the Rockefeller Preserve, parking at the free area on Sleepy Hollow Road, then walking east and later west on Old Sleepy Hollow Trail, from around 3:30 pm to 5:00.  This was certainly not an optimal time, so I didn't expect a lot, but it was very good.

Re:[nysbirds-l] Chuck has been refound

It's still there as of 7:45pm, in a horse chestnut tree to the NE of maintenance. A group of birders are there waiting for it to fly, but it looks content on its branch for now. Also seen in same tree or the plane tree next door: a male Blackburnian Warbler, a female Baltimore Oriole, a

[nysbirds-l] Syracuse RBA

RBA   *  New York *  Syracuse * May 5, 2014 *  NYSY  05. 05. 14   Hotline: Syracuse Rare bird Alert Dates(s): April 28, 2013 - May 05, 2014 to report by e-mail: brinjoseph AT yahoo.com covering upstate NY counties: Cayuga, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge and Montezuma Wetlands Complex (MWC)

[nysbirds-l] Staten Island Black-necked Stilt Update - YES

- Forwarded Message - From: "ste...@yahoo.com" To: sinatural...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, May 5, 2014 6:28 PM Subject: [SINaturaList] Black necked Stilt   Bird was still there at 4:30. NW corner. It was resting when I arrived and then started to feed. Walked out of view behind

Re:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] Chuck has been refound

Still in class, but here you go nightjar NE corner maintenance meadow in top of chestnut tree. 4:25 Kevin Topping Reply #UNSUB NYNYBIRD to leave group. Anders Peltomaa ‘Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.' – Martin Luther King, Jr. On May 5, 2014 3:43 PM,

Re: [nysbirds-l] Chuck-will's-widow, C.P., NYC, 5/5

Any updates on the Chuck Wills Widow for those of us getting off work? Sent from my iPhone > On May 5, 2014, at 12:04 PM, Thomas Fiore wrote: > > Monday, cinco de Mayo (5 May), 2014 > > Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City > > A relatively cooperative, slightly high-in-trees but in sun &

[nysbirds-l] Sheldrake Lake-Larchmont

Migration starting to pick up with several Warbler and Vireo newcomers. Included in a brief walk-thru this morning were: Black and White Warbler Myrtle's Warbler American Redstart Prothonotary Warbler Warbling Vireo Also seen was an active Red-bellied Woodpecker nest. -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Chuck-will's-widow, C.P., NYC, 5/5

Monday, cinco de Mayo (5 May), 2014 Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City A relatively cooperative, slightly high-in-trees but in sun & open branches, CHUCK-WILL'S-WIDOW has already delighted 100+++ observers through the mid-morning; it was still sitting - hoping that Blue Jays & ass'td.

Re:[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC: CHUCK-WILL'S-WIDOW

News from Brian "Nighthjar back at maintenance". If you are out, or will go out - Please, please take turns baby-sitting this bird through the day. Me and other working birders will be very grateful. Anders Peltomaa Manhattan ‘Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC: CHUCK-WILL'S-WIDOW

Hi all, Relaying reports from fellow birders who are out in the Ramble area this morning. First the biggie, from Morgan Tingley: "Chuck-Wills-Widow flew over Maintenance. Now heading toward Polish Statue. Seen well." The CWWI was later refound "Resting now by steps down from belvedere toward

[nysbirds-l] Cattle Egret at Piermont Pier

on ballfield as of 9:45 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] Albany Pine Bush Named IBA

Apologies for cross-posting... An FYI for those who have not heard The news was announced during the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission and Audubon Society of the Capital Region’s Migration Celebration held on Saturday. Audubon New York celebrated International Migratory Bird Day by

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park, NYC 5-5

I led the Monday edition of my twice-weekly tour of Bryant Park this morning.  BP has been strangely quiet this Spring, especially recently compared to certain *other* small urban parks in NYC.  Today we managed a fairly respectable list of 20 or so species, although we had to work for them.

[nysbirds-l] BN Stilt Staten Island YES!

Currently being viewed on opposite side of Goethals Bridge Pond as seen from Goethals Bridge Trailer Park. Bird is feeding in NE corner. -Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Central Park Chuck-wills-widow now

Perched in view, 75 yards west of maintenance meadow restrooms with Tom Fiore and Alan Messer. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES:

[nysbirds-l] Forest Park - Summer Tanager, Blackburnian, Hooded Warbler

Dear All, This morning produced two Blackburnians at Forest Park and later in the morning (8:50AM) Danny Melore got me and Lisa Schepke on a very beautiful Summer Tanager.  In the same area there was also a Hooded Warbler (on the asphalt jogging path that parallels Park Lane South just

[nysbirds-l] Fw: [SINaturaList] Black-necked stilt

- Forwarded Message - From: Anne Purcell To: "sinatural...@yahoogroups.com" Cc: "sinatural...@yahoogroups.com" Sent: Monday, May 5, 2014 9:40 AM Subject: Re: [SINaturaList] Black-necked stilt   Just got a call from Catherine Barron.  She is looking at the stilt right now from

[nysbirds-l] Staten Island Black-necked Stilt - NO

A Black-necked Stilt found yesterday afternoon by Dick Veit at Geothals Bridge Pond on Staten Island was not seen this morning. The bird was found late yesterday afternoon and I did not hear about it until 9pm. I plan to head back later today and will send out any updates either positive or

[nysbirds-l] Pileated Woodpecker

Just had a male Pileated Woodpecker at Valley Stream state park. Perched, flew, perched then flew to the east. Maybe towards Hempstead lake? Robert A. Proniewych -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Black-necked Stilt, NYC 5/4

Sunday eve., 4 May, 2014 - Staten Island, N.Y. City Just learned of this... a Black-necked Stilt was found & then seen by at least 3 observers on Staten Island's north side, at the Goethal's Bridge Pond area; a report apparently sent out just after 8 p.m. [?] and the Stilt apparently "best

[nysbirds-l] Black-necked Stilt, NYC 5/4

Sunday eve., 4 May, 2014 - Staten Island, N.Y. City Just learned of this... a Black-necked Stilt was found then seen by at least 3 observers on Staten Island's north side, at the Goethal's Bridge Pond area; a report apparently sent out just after 8 p.m. [?] and the Stilt apparently best

[nysbirds-l] Pileated Woodpecker

Just had a male Pileated Woodpecker at Valley Stream state park. Perched, flew, perched then flew to the east. Maybe towards Hempstead lake? Robert A. Proniewych -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Staten Island Black-necked Stilt - NO

A Black-necked Stilt found yesterday afternoon by Dick Veit at Geothals Bridge Pond on Staten Island was not seen this morning. The bird was found late yesterday afternoon and I did not hear about it until 9pm. I plan to head back later today and will send out any updates either positive or

[nysbirds-l] Fw: [SINaturaList] Black-necked stilt

- Forwarded Message - From: Anne Purcell anne.purcell...@gmail.com To: sinatural...@yahoogroups.com sinatural...@yahoogroups.com Cc: sinatural...@yahoogroups.com sinatural...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, May 5, 2014 9:40 AM Subject: Re: [SINaturaList] Black-necked stilt   Just

[nysbirds-l] Forest Park - Summer Tanager, Blackburnian, Hooded Warbler

Dear All, This morning produced two Blackburnians at Forest Park and later in the morning (8:50AM) Danny Melore got me and Lisa Schepke on a very beautiful Summer Tanager.  In the same area there was also a Hooded Warbler (on the asphalt jogging path that parallels Park Lane South just

[nysbirds-l] Central Park Chuck-wills-widow now

Perched in view, 75 yards west of maintenance meadow restrooms with Tom Fiore and Alan Messer. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES:

[nysbirds-l] BN Stilt Staten Island YES!

Currently being viewed on opposite side of Goethals Bridge Pond as seen from Goethals Bridge Trailer Park. Bird is feeding in NE corner. -Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park, NYC 5-5

I led the Monday edition of my twice-weekly tour of Bryant Park this morning.  BP has been strangely quiet this Spring, especially recently compared to certain *other* small urban parks in NYC.  Today we managed a fairly respectable list of 20 or so species, although we had to work for them.

[nysbirds-l] Albany Pine Bush Named IBA

Apologies for cross-posting... An FYI for those who have not heard The news was announced during the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission and Audubon Society of the Capital Region’s Migration Celebration held on Saturday. Audubon New York celebrated International Migratory Bird Day by

[nysbirds-l] Cattle Egret at Piermont Pier

on ballfield as of 9:45 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] Chuck-will's-widow, C.P., NYC, 5/5

Monday, cinco de Mayo (5 May), 2014 Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City A relatively cooperative, slightly high-in-trees but in sun open branches, CHUCK-WILL'S-WIDOW has already delighted 100+++ observers through the mid-morning; it was still sitting - hoping that Blue Jays ass'td. other

[nysbirds-l] Sheldrake Lake-Larchmont

Migration starting to pick up with several Warbler and Vireo newcomers. Included in a brief walk-thru this morning were: Black and White Warbler Myrtle's Warbler American Redstart Prothonotary Warbler Warbling Vireo Also seen was an active Red-bellied Woodpecker nest. -- NYSbirds-L List

Re: [nysbirds-l] Chuck-will's-widow, C.P., NYC, 5/5

Any updates on the Chuck Wills Widow for those of us getting off work? Sent from my iPhone On May 5, 2014, at 12:04 PM, Thomas Fiore tom...@earthlink.net wrote: Monday, cinco de Mayo (5 May), 2014 Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City A relatively cooperative, slightly high-in-trees but

Re:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] Chuck has been refound

Still in class, but here you go nightjar NE corner maintenance meadow in top of chestnut tree. 4:25 Kevin Topping Reply #UNSUB NYNYBIRD to leave group. Anders Peltomaa ‘Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.' – Martin Luther King, Jr. On May 5, 2014 3:43 PM,

[nysbirds-l] Staten Island Black-necked Stilt Update - YES

- Forwarded Message - From: ste...@yahoo.com ste...@yahoo.com To: sinatural...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, May 5, 2014 6:28 PM Subject: [SINaturaList] Black necked Stilt   Bird was still there at 4:30. NW corner. It was resting when I arrived and then started to feed. Walked out

[nysbirds-l] Syracuse RBA

RBA   *  New York *  Syracuse * May 5, 2014 *  NYSY  05. 05. 14   Hotline: Syracuse Rare bird Alert Dates(s): April 28, 2013 - May 05, 2014 to report by e-mail: brinjoseph AT yahoo.com covering upstate NY counties: Cayuga, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge and Montezuma Wetlands Complex (MWC)

Re:[nysbirds-l] Chuck has been refound

It's still there as of 7:45pm, in a horse chestnut tree to the NE of maintenance. A group of birders are there waiting for it to fly, but it looks content on its branch for now. Also seen in same tree or the plane tree next door: a male Blackburnian Warbler, a female Baltimore Oriole, a

[nysbirds-l] Rockefeller Preserve, Sleepy Hollow, Westchester Co.

All,   I made a brief foray today to the Rockefeller Preserve, parking at the free area on Sleepy Hollow Road, then walking east and later west on Old Sleepy Hollow Trail, from around 3:30 pm to 5:00.  This was certainly not an optimal time, so I didn't expect a lot, but it was very good.

[nysbirds-l] CWWI in Prospect Park

I'm currently listening to a Chuck wills widow singing on Breeze Hill in Prospect Park Sent via iPigeon -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Forest Park Hempstead Lake State Park

I spent the day birding at Forest Park and Hempstead Lake State Park and they didn't disappoint. Due to a commitment I couldn't make it to Forest Park until about 11 am but a walk to the waterhole, which is considerably larger than I have ever seen it, was immediately productive. In short order