[nysbirds-l] Osprey - east patchogue

2014-12-01 Thread Luke
Forgot to make the post this morning but there was the same juvenile osprey on a snag along the swan river as viewed from swezey street - just south of the LIRR. Also I checked out the raven nest on Sunday but birds were absent. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Five Islands Black-headed Gull - Yes 12/1

2014-12-01 Thread Richard Aracil
Hi all, Jack Rothman and I saw it from Five Islands Park as it stood on the rocks here: 40.91180, -73.762375. Thanks to Frank Guida for taking the time to help us find the bird. Good Birding,Richard Aracil -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

Re: [nysbirds-l] NYS Parks Empire Passport Cyber Monday Deal - extended through Tuesday

2014-12-01 Thread Ardith Bondi
They have also added 24 hours to the deal because of the problems this morning. I had no trouble this evening, though. Ardith Bondi On 12/1/14 1:37 PM, Ken Thompson wrote: The website is now functioning correctly, go get em On Mon, Dec 1, 2014 at 12:43 PM, SUSAN HERBST

re:[nysbirds-l] NYS Empire Passes

2014-12-01 Thread Jean Loscalzo
The site now lists the sale as being extended through Tues Dec 2 at 11:59pm due to problems with the website & overwhelming demand. Jean Loscalzo Richmond Hill, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Syracuse RBA

2014-12-01 Thread Joseph Brin
RBA *  New York*  Syracuse* December 01, 2014*  NYSY  12. 01. 14 Hotline: Syracuse Rare bird AlertDates(s):November 24, 2014 - December 01, 2014to report by e-mail: brinjoseph AT yahoo.comcovering upstate NY counties: Cayuga, Montezuma National Wildlife Refugeand Montezuma Wetlands Complex

Re:[nysbirds-l] Grant Park Eurasian Wigeon & Common Goldeneye

2014-12-01 Thread Jonathan Green
That's Grant Park, Hewlett in Nassau County, sorry about any confusion. On Mon, Dec 1, 2014 at 2:54 PM, Jonathan Green <18jgr...@gmail.com> wrote: > The male *Eurasian Wigeon* is continuing at Grant Park, as is the male > *Common* *Goldeneye*, in addition to a female Goldeneye that flew off >

Re: [nysbirds-l] leucystic immature goldfinch seen past 10 days or ?

2014-12-01 Thread Angus Wilson
I'm fairly confident that your birds is of a common species but with a feather pigmentation issue (perhaps axanthism). Based on the structure of the bird, it's association with sparrows (House Sparrows?) and your mention of it size I was thinking House Sparrow but admittedly the pattern of darker

[nysbirds-l] Grant Park Eurasian Wigeon & Common Goldeneye

2014-12-01 Thread Jonathan Green
The male *Eurasian Wigeon* is continuing at Grant Park, as is the male *Common* *Goldeneye*, in addition to a female Goldeneye that flew off this morning around 10AM. Also, some great birding at Hempstead Lake SP with an adult *Bald Eagle* flying over the big lake, south towards the fishing pond,

Re: [nysbirds-l] NYS Parks Empire Passport Cyber Monday Deal

2014-12-01 Thread Peter Post
The web site is now working. I had no problem ordering. just make sure you place the order quantity a second time at the extreme bottom left. On Dec 1, 2014, at 1:37 PM, Ken Thompson wrote: The website is now functioning correctly, go get em On Mon, Dec 1, 2014 at 12:43 PM, SUSAN HERBST

Re: [nysbirds-l] NYS Parks Empire Passport Cyber Monday Deal

2014-12-01 Thread Ken Thompson
The website is now functioning correctly, go get em On Mon, Dec 1, 2014 at 12:43 PM, SUSAN HERBST wrote: > > I managed to get mine this am. Everything was slow, not just NYS. But it's > such a good deal - keep trying! SO worth it. > S > > > Susan Herbst graphic design/illustration/photography

[nysbirds-l] Floyd Bennett Field, Jones Beach West End, Massapequa Preserve

2014-12-01 Thread Robert Taylor
Hi Everyone, I saw the Cassin's Kingbird at the previously reported spot on the north side of the community garden - was giving great photo ops - also saw a pheasant fly over one the fields near Flatbush Ave around the north side entrance to Floyd Bennett Field. ( I didn't make a decent attempt

RE: [nysbirds-l] NYS Parks Empire Passport Cyber Monday Deal

2014-12-01 Thread SUSAN HERBST
I managed to get mine this am. Everything was slow, not just NYS. But it's such a good deal - keep trying! SO worth it. S Susan Herbst graphic design/illustration/photography 516-633-7730 susie...@optonline.net On Mon, Dec 01, 2014 at 12:25 PM, Jane Ross wrote: Don't give up!, The website is

RE: [nysbirds-l] NYS Parks Empire Passport Cyber Monday Deal

2014-12-01 Thread Jane Ross
Don't give up!, The website is working just fine, but it is overloaded, so anyone who wants this great deal should just keep trying. And once you get in, be sure to work fast, as it will time you out very quickly. I managed on the 10th try. All set with with 2 three--year passes. Camp Hero

[nysbirds-l] Cassin's Kingbird-YES

2014-12-01 Thread Rob Jett
The Cassin's kingbird at Floyd Bennett Field just returned to the area next to the community gardens. Sent via Pigeon Post -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] NYS Parks Empire Passport Cyber Monday Deal

2014-12-01 Thread Miles Vigilante
I had issues with the NYS Park website this morning, but was ultimately able to get the cyber Monday deal after trying for a while.  I guess they are not able to handle the traffic. Thanks to Eddie for the heads up on this deal, and on the Cassin's yesterday.   From: Ken Thompson To:

Re: [nysbirds-l] NYS Parks Empire Passport Cyber Monday Deal

2014-12-01 Thread Ken Thompson
the website is not working right now On Mon, Dec 1, 2014 at 10:22 AM, Peter Post wrote: > Just a reminder. Today only. NYS Parks 3-year Empire Passport Discount > Deal. > > http://www.nysparks.com/admission/cyber-monday.aspx? > utm_source=Cyber+Monday+Blast+November+2014_campaign= >

[nysbirds-l] LeConte's-YES

2014-12-01 Thread Rob Jett
After a brief absence the LeConte's Sparrow has been relocated in the original spot at Floyd Bennett Field just west of the end of Archery Road near the water. Good birding, Rob Sent via Pigeon Post -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] NYS Parks Empire Passport Cyber Monday Deal

2014-12-01 Thread Peter Post
Just a reminder. Today only. NYS Parks 3-year Empire Passport Discount Deal. http://www.nysparks.com/admission/cyber-monday.aspx?utm_source=Cyber +Monday+Blast+November+2014_campaign=2014+Cyber+Monday +Deal_medium=email Peter Peter Post New York City pwp...@nyc.rr.com -- NYSbirds-L

Re: [nysbirds-l] Le Conte's Sparrow CONTINUES @ Bennett Field in Brooklyn

2014-12-01 Thread Andrew Baksh
Eric Miller, just called to report that the Le Conte's Sparrow continues in the same area yesterday (see Doug Gochfeld's e-mail below for directions). The bird was observed with Bobby and Colleen Veltri. I would ask that anyone trying for this bird to PLEASE refrain from chasing it around in an

[nysbirds-l] Le Conte's Sparrow YES at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn

2014-12-01 Thread Brian Whipple
Le Conte's Sparrow continues skulking in the grass exactly where Doug described. Refound by Michael Feder. On Nov 30, 2014 1:14 PM, "Doug Gochfeld" wrote: > Heydi Lopes just found a Le Conte's Sparrow at Floyd Bennett Field in > Brooklyn. The bird is in a brushy just east of the Polytechnic

[nysbirds-l] Le Conte's Sparrow YES at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn

2014-12-01 Thread Brian Whipple
Le Conte's Sparrow continues skulking in the grass exactly where Doug described. Refound by Michael Feder. On Nov 30, 2014 1:14 PM, Doug Gochfeld fresha2...@gmail.com wrote: Heydi Lopes just found a Le Conte's Sparrow at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn. The bird is in a brushy just east of the

Re: [nysbirds-l] Le Conte's Sparrow CONTINUES @ Bennett Field in Brooklyn

2014-12-01 Thread Andrew Baksh
Eric Miller, just called to report that the Le Conte's Sparrow continues in the same area yesterday (see Doug Gochfeld's e-mail below for directions). The bird was observed with Bobby and Colleen Veltri. I would ask that anyone trying for this bird to PLEASE refrain from chasing it around in an

[nysbirds-l] NYS Parks Empire Passport Cyber Monday Deal

2014-12-01 Thread Peter Post
Just a reminder. Today only. NYS Parks 3-year Empire Passport Discount Deal. http://www.nysparks.com/admission/cyber-monday.aspx?utm_source=Cyber +Monday+Blast+November+2014utm_campaign=2014+Cyber+Monday +Dealutm_medium=email Peter Peter Post New York City pwp...@nyc.rr.com --

[nysbirds-l] LeConte's-YES

2014-12-01 Thread Rob Jett
After a brief absence the LeConte's Sparrow has been relocated in the original spot at Floyd Bennett Field just west of the end of Archery Road near the water. Good birding, Rob Sent via Pigeon Post -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re: [nysbirds-l] NYS Parks Empire Passport Cyber Monday Deal

2014-12-01 Thread Ken Thompson
the website is not working right now On Mon, Dec 1, 2014 at 10:22 AM, Peter Post pwp...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Just a reminder. Today only. NYS Parks 3-year Empire Passport Discount Deal. http://www.nysparks.com/admission/cyber-monday.aspx?

Re: [nysbirds-l] NYS Parks Empire Passport Cyber Monday Deal

2014-12-01 Thread Miles Vigilante
I had issues with the NYS Park website this morning, but was ultimately able to get the cyber Monday deal after trying for a while.  I guess they are not able to handle the traffic. Thanks to Eddie for the heads up on this deal, and on the Cassin's yesterday.   From: Ken Thompson

[nysbirds-l] Cassin's Kingbird-YES

2014-12-01 Thread Rob Jett
The Cassin's kingbird at Floyd Bennett Field just returned to the area next to the community gardens. Sent via Pigeon Post -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

RE: [nysbirds-l] NYS Parks Empire Passport Cyber Monday Deal

2014-12-01 Thread Jane Ross
Don't give up!, The website is working just fine, but it is overloaded, so anyone who wants this great deal should just keep trying. And once you get in, be sure to work fast, as it will time you out very quickly. I managed on the 10th try. All set with with 2 three--year passes. Camp Hero

RE: [nysbirds-l] NYS Parks Empire Passport Cyber Monday Deal

2014-12-01 Thread SUSAN HERBST
I managed to get mine this am. Everything was slow, not just NYS. But it's such a good deal - keep trying! SO worth it. S Susan Herbst graphic design/illustration/photography 516-633-7730 susie...@optonline.net On Mon, Dec 01, 2014 at 12:25 PM, Jane Ross wrote: Don't give up!, The website is

[nysbirds-l] Floyd Bennett Field, Jones Beach West End, Massapequa Preserve

2014-12-01 Thread Robert Taylor
Hi Everyone, I saw the Cassin's Kingbird at the previously reported spot on the north side of the community garden - was giving great photo ops - also saw a pheasant fly over one the fields near Flatbush Ave around the north side entrance to Floyd Bennett Field. ( I didn't make a decent attempt

Re: [nysbirds-l] NYS Parks Empire Passport Cyber Monday Deal

2014-12-01 Thread Ken Thompson
The website is now functioning correctly, go get em On Mon, Dec 1, 2014 at 12:43 PM, SUSAN HERBST susie...@optonline.net wrote: I managed to get mine this am. Everything was slow, not just NYS. But it's such a good deal - keep trying! SO worth it. S Susan Herbst graphic

Re: [nysbirds-l] NYS Parks Empire Passport Cyber Monday Deal

2014-12-01 Thread Peter Post
The web site is now working. I had no problem ordering. just make sure you place the order quantity a second time at the extreme bottom left. On Dec 1, 2014, at 1:37 PM, Ken Thompson wrote: The website is now functioning correctly, go get em On Mon, Dec 1, 2014 at 12:43 PM, SUSAN HERBST

[nysbirds-l] Grant Park Eurasian Wigeon Common Goldeneye

2014-12-01 Thread Jonathan Green
The male *Eurasian Wigeon* is continuing at Grant Park, as is the male *Common* *Goldeneye*, in addition to a female Goldeneye that flew off this morning around 10AM. Also, some great birding at Hempstead Lake SP with an adult *Bald Eagle* flying over the big lake, south towards the fishing pond,

Re: [nysbirds-l] leucystic immature goldfinch seen past 10 days or ?

2014-12-01 Thread Angus Wilson
I'm fairly confident that your birds is of a common species but with a feather pigmentation issue (perhaps axanthism). Based on the structure of the bird, it's association with sparrows (House Sparrows?) and your mention of it size I was thinking House Sparrow but admittedly the pattern of darker

[nysbirds-l] Syracuse RBA

2014-12-01 Thread Joseph Brin
RBA *  New York*  Syracuse* December 01, 2014*  NYSY  12. 01. 14 Hotline: Syracuse Rare bird AlertDates(s):November 24, 2014 - December 01, 2014to report by e-mail: brinjoseph AT yahoo.comcovering upstate NY counties: Cayuga, Montezuma National Wildlife Refugeand Montezuma Wetlands Complex

re:[nysbirds-l] NYS Empire Passes

2014-12-01 Thread Jean Loscalzo
The site now lists the sale as being extended through Tues Dec 2 at 11:59pm due to problems with the website overwhelming demand. Jean Loscalzo Richmond Hill, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] NYS Parks Empire Passport Cyber Monday Deal - extended through Tuesday

2014-12-01 Thread Ardith Bondi
They have also added 24 hours to the deal because of the problems this morning. I had no trouble this evening, though. Ardith Bondi On 12/1/14 1:37 PM, Ken Thompson wrote: The website is now functioning correctly, go get em On Mon, Dec 1, 2014 at 12:43 PM, SUSAN HERBST susie...@optonline.net

[nysbirds-l] Five Islands Black-headed Gull - Yes 12/1

2014-12-01 Thread Richard Aracil
Hi all, Jack Rothman and I saw it from Five Islands Park as it stood on the rocks here: 40.91180, -73.762375. Thanks to Frank Guida for taking the time to help us find the bird. Good Birding,Richard Aracil -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Osprey - east patchogue

2014-12-01 Thread Luke
Forgot to make the post this morning but there was the same juvenile osprey on a snag along the swan river as viewed from swezey street - just south of the LIRR. Also I checked out the raven nest on Sunday but birds were absent. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: