[nysbirds-l] Lesser Black-backed Gull in NY Times Article on Asbury Park?

I believe the gull featured in the summer beach scene at Asbury Park, NJ, in today's New York Times is a Lesser Black-backed Gull (page 16). Times have changed if this species has become the iconic seagull of the Jersey Shore! Shai Mitra Bay Shore CSI Tops

[nysbirds-l] Caspian Tern @ East Pond Jamaica Bay Queens County...

I have not seen this posted as yet and I double checked my junk folder since many reports seem to keep ending up in that folder. I just picked up a voice message from Ann Lazarus, who indicated that she and her crew (love saying that) had a Caspian Tern at the raunt this morning around the

Re: [nysbirds-l] Possible Re-sighting of Little Egret and Laughing Gull RFI

While the compilation of data from observation may be useful in studying the behavior of birders, the very behavior being studied may be a consequence of the ways in which data is used.  The shift toward chasing rarities may not relate to changes in human motivation or culture.  Rather, I

[nysbirds-l] Stilt Sandpipers @ Timber Pt. East Marina, Suffolk Co.

Two Stilt Sandpipers now at previously reported Timber Pt GC, East Marina. Feeding separately & with Dowitchers in tidal pool just east of dock & pool just north (access short path off parking lot through phrags.) Mike Scheibel Brookhaven Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Revised: Jones Beach West End: tagged Semi-palmated Sandpiper

Suriname aka Dutch Guiana, is another country that uses "yellow" flags. Looking forward to hearing about the history. 風　Swift as the wind 林　Quiet as the forest 火　Conquer like the fire 山　Steady as the mountain Sun Tzu The Art of War > (\__/) > (= '.'=)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Revised: Jones Beach West End: tagged Semi-palmated Sandpiper

Thanks, I uploaded the photo - best could make out was a letter and "24". I'll submit it later today. Another birder thought it may be from Suriname. Last year around this time (same week) at the same location I had another banded Semi-Palmated Sandpiper with a blue banded letters UCH - turned

RE:[nysbirds-l] Possible Re-sighting of Little Egret and Laughing Gull RFI

Thanks to everyone who shared information about the appearance of juv Laughing Gulls along the LI shore this summer. It sounds as though they appeared relatively late but, as is sometimes the case, simultaneously in widely scattered places. Confirmation of a new breeding site on the island will

RE:[nysbirds-l] Possible Re-sighting of Little Egret and Laughing Gull RFI

Thanks to everyone who shared information about the appearance of juv Laughing Gulls along the LI shore this summer. It sounds as though they appeared relatively late but, as is sometimes the case, simultaneously in widely scattered places. Confirmation of a new breeding site on the island will

Re: [nysbirds-l] Revised: Jones Beach West End: tagged Semi-palmated Sandpiper

Suriname aka Dutch Guiana, is another country that uses yellow flags. Looking forward to hearing about the history. 風　Swift as the wind 林　Quiet as the forest 火　Conquer like the fire 山　Steady as the mountain Sun Tzu The Art of War (\__/) (= '.'=)

[nysbirds-l] Stilt Sandpipers @ Timber Pt. East Marina, Suffolk Co.

Two Stilt Sandpipers now at previously reported Timber Pt GC, East Marina. Feeding separately with Dowitchers in tidal pool just east of dock pool just north (access short path off parking lot through phrags.) Mike Scheibel Brookhaven Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Revised: Jones Beach West End: tagged Semi-palmated Sandpiper

Thanks, I uploaded the photo - best could make out was a letter and 24. I'll submit it later today. Another birder thought it may be from Suriname. Last year around this time (same week) at the same location I had another banded Semi-Palmated Sandpiper with a blue banded letters UCH - turned out

Re: [nysbirds-l] Possible Re-sighting of Little Egret and Laughing Gull RFI

While the compilation of data from observation may be useful in studying the behavior of birders, the very behavior being studied may be a consequence of the ways in which data is used.  The shift toward chasing rarities may not relate to changes in human motivation or culture.  Rather, I

[nysbirds-l] Caspian Tern @ East Pond Jamaica Bay Queens County...

I have not seen this posted as yet and I double checked my junk folder since many reports seem to keep ending up in that folder. I just picked up a voice message from Ann Lazarus, who indicated that she and her crew (love saying that) had a Caspian Tern at the raunt this morning around the

[nysbirds-l] Lesser Black-backed Gull in NY Times Article on Asbury Park?

I believe the gull featured in the summer beach scene at Asbury Park, NJ, in today's New York Times is a Lesser Black-backed Gull (page 16). Times have changed if this species has become the iconic seagull of the Jersey Shore! Shai Mitra Bay Shore CSI Tops