[nysbirds-l] King Eider - Shinnecock Inlet (Suffolk Co.)

2015-01-10 Thread Shawn Billerman
Hi all, Late this afternoon, there was a near-adult male *King Eider* with the large group of Common Eider that we observed on the bay from the parking lot of Shinnecock Inlet. We also saw an American Bittern along Dune Road. Good birding, Shawn Billerman Massapequa -- Shawn Billerman PhD

[nysbirds-l] Eared Grebe--Point Lookout, Nassau County

2015-01-10 Thread Michael Andersen
NYS Birders, Tim Lenz and I observed an EARED GREBE today at Point Lookout, Nassau County. It was loosely associating with two Horned Grebes, immediately east of the easternmost of the three jetties. Two Harlequin Ducks were off the westernmost jetty. Many Common Eider and Bonaparte's Gulls

[nysbirds-l] Linnaean Society of NY: Exploring the LSNY archives and winter seabirding with Paul Guris (Tues Jan 13, 6-9 pm)

2015-01-10 Thread Angus Wilson
*** THE LINNAEAN SOCIETY OF NEW YORK - MEETING PROGRAM - AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, NEW YORK CITY *** This coming Tuesday (13 Jan 2015) our evening double-header will begin with several short multimedia presentations from LSNY members covering a number of topics and be followed by a

[nysbirds-l] Couch's Kingbird-no

2015-01-10 Thread Todd
Did not get any glimpses of COKI @ West Village, 1/10/15, 3:30-4:20pm -T Russo -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] East End and Geese including Ross's

2015-01-10 Thread Tim Dunn
Great South Bay Audubon had a trip out east today, starting at Montauk Point. Expected species were seen. More bonaparte's gulls and long-tailed ducks than usual, many common eiders on the move, scoters (surf being most numerous), gannet, loons and other expected species. Gin Beach turned up

[nysbirds-l] Bohemian Waxwing

2015-01-10 Thread Rich Perkins / TAM
The Bohemian Waxwing continues for the third day in our yard in Miller Place, NY (North Shore, LI). Many great appearances today. -Aidan & Rich Perkins -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Ross's Goose - Southaven County Park (Suffolk)

2015-01-10 Thread Derek Rogers
There's a Ross's Goose among the many Canada Geese at the north end of Hards Lake at Southaven County Park in Yaphank. Having sifted through everything yet but also 2 Snow Geese. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Blue morph snow goose

2015-01-10 Thread Tom Moran
Blue morph snow goose at West Sayville golf course. Spotted with John McNeil, Sally Newbert and Susie Stewart. Tom Moran Shoreham Sent from my iPod -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Barrow's Goldeneye Sands Point Preserve

2015-01-10 Thread Gail Benson
A drake Barrow's Goldeneye continues at Sands Point Preserve. Gail Benson, Tom Burke, Andrew Baksh -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose Belmont Lake State Park

2015-01-10 Thread Gail Benson
This morning roosting among the Canada Geese on partially frozen lake were the continuing Barnacle Goose, four Greater White-fronted Geese, one Cackling Goose and 3 Snow Geese. Also present were 3 Redheads, and a drake Common Merganser. The birds were still present when we left at 9 am. Highlights

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 9 January 2015

2015-01-10 Thread Ben Cacace
- RBA * New York * New York City, Long Island, Westchester County * Jan. 09, 2015 * NYNY1501.09 - Birds mentioned PINK-FOOTED GOOSE+ BARNACLE GOOSE+ COUCH'S KINGBIRD+ CASSIN'S KINGBIRD+ (+ Details requested by NYSARC) Greater White-fronted Goose Cackling Goose Tundra Swan Eurasian Wigeon

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 9 January 2015

2015-01-10 Thread Ben Cacace
- RBA * New York * New York City, Long Island, Westchester County * Jan. 09, 2015 * NYNY1501.09 - Birds mentioned PINK-FOOTED GOOSE+ BARNACLE GOOSE+ COUCH'S KINGBIRD+ CASSIN'S KINGBIRD+ (+ Details requested by NYSARC) Greater White-fronted Goose Cackling Goose Tundra Swan Eurasian Wigeon

[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose Belmont Lake State Park

2015-01-10 Thread Gail Benson
This morning roosting among the Canada Geese on partially frozen lake were the continuing Barnacle Goose, four Greater White-fronted Geese, one Cackling Goose and 3 Snow Geese. Also present were 3 Redheads, and a drake Common Merganser. The birds were still present when we left at 9 am. Highlights

[nysbirds-l] Barrow's Goldeneye Sands Point Preserve

2015-01-10 Thread Gail Benson
A drake Barrow's Goldeneye continues at Sands Point Preserve. Gail Benson, Tom Burke, Andrew Baksh -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Ross's Goose - Southaven County Park (Suffolk)

2015-01-10 Thread Derek Rogers
There's a Ross's Goose among the many Canada Geese at the north end of Hards Lake at Southaven County Park in Yaphank. Having sifted through everything yet but also 2 Snow Geese. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Blue morph snow goose

2015-01-10 Thread Tom Moran
Blue morph snow goose at West Sayville golf course. Spotted with John McNeil, Sally Newbert and Susie Stewart. Tom Moran Shoreham Sent from my iPod -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Couch's Kingbird-no

2015-01-10 Thread Todd
Did not get any glimpses of COKI @ West Village, 1/10/15, 3:30-4:20pm -T Russo -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] King Eider - Shinnecock Inlet (Suffolk Co.)

2015-01-10 Thread Shawn Billerman
Hi all, Late this afternoon, there was a near-adult male *King Eider* with the large group of Common Eider that we observed on the bay from the parking lot of Shinnecock Inlet. We also saw an American Bittern along Dune Road. Good birding, Shawn Billerman Massapequa -- Shawn Billerman PhD

[nysbirds-l] Bohemian Waxwing

2015-01-10 Thread Rich Perkins / TAM
The Bohemian Waxwing continues for the third day in our yard in Miller Place, NY (North Shore, LI). Many great appearances today. -Aidan Rich Perkins -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] East End and Geese including Ross's

2015-01-10 Thread Tim Dunn
Great South Bay Audubon had a trip out east today, starting at Montauk Point. Expected species were seen. More bonaparte's gulls and long-tailed ducks than usual, many common eiders on the move, scoters (surf being most numerous), gannet, loons and other expected species. Gin Beach turned up

[nysbirds-l] Linnaean Society of NY: Exploring the LSNY archives and winter seabirding with Paul Guris (Tues Jan 13, 6-9 pm)

2015-01-10 Thread Angus Wilson
*** THE LINNAEAN SOCIETY OF NEW YORK - MEETING PROGRAM - AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, NEW YORK CITY *** This coming Tuesday (13 Jan 2015) our evening double-header will begin with several short multimedia presentations from LSNY members covering a number of topics and be followed by a

[nysbirds-l] Eared Grebe--Point Lookout, Nassau County

2015-01-10 Thread Michael Andersen
NYS Birders, Tim Lenz and I observed an EARED GREBE today at Point Lookout, Nassau County. It was loosely associating with two Horned Grebes, immediately east of the easternmost of the three jetties. Two Harlequin Ducks were off the westernmost jetty. Many Common Eider and Bonaparte's Gulls