[nysbirds-l] Six new species added to the official Checklist of the Birds of New York State.

2016 NYS Bird Checklist Booklet Now Available The New York State Ornithological Association's NYS Avian Records Committee (NYSARC) has added six new species to the official Checklist of the Birds of New York State. The latest AOU changes (56th supplement) are included. This pocket-sized,

[nysbirds-l] Clay-colored Sparrow Flushing Meadows Queens NY

Dear Peeps, I managed to shoot some video today while observing the Clay-colored Sparrow at Flushing Meadow Park in Queens, which I wanted to share for anyone interested. Today's rain, coupled with a very active bird made it quite difficult to get decent video scoping footage, so don't be too

[nysbirds-l] Clay-colored Sparrow - Queens

NYbirders, The Spizella sparrow continues at Flushing Meadows now (same locations, with the junco flock) - in life, there is no doubt that it's a Clay-colored Sparrow. Thanks for posting the photos and sharing the sighting. Cheers, Tom Johnson Hummelstown, PA -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Ross's and Ash-throated yes

The Easthampton Ross' s Goose and the Montauk Ash-throated Flycatcher were seen today with Phil Uruburu Seen on 12/22/2015 Arie Gilbert No. Babylon NY www.powerbirder.blogspot www.qcbirdclub.org -- Sent from "Loretta IV" in the field.  -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

RE: [nysbirds-l] Queens spizella sparrow

Here's a photo of a Brewer's Sparrow taken in July in Bowman County, North Dakota, a breeding bird in typical sagebrush habitat. The tail is longer than that shown in photos of the sparrow in Queens: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18145522 Deb Allen -Original Message-

[nysbirds-l] Prospect Park Painted Bunting

The PPPABU is haunting his usual spots today on the north slope of the Lefrak Greenroof. Listers are beginning to salivate for their 2016 list - the bird looks happy but you never know. Rob Bate Brooklyn -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Flushing Meadows Junco plus flock

Now by Unisphere & museum. Moving fast. Donna Schulman Sent from my wonder device > On Dec 22, 2015, at 8:41 AM, Steven Schellenger wrote: > > The sparrow is being seen ties. Am by unisphere > >> On Dec 22, 2015 7:30 AM, "Andrew Baksh" wrote: >> I don't know if the photos are publicly

Re: [nysbirds-l] Queens spizella sparrow

The sparrow is being seen ties. Am by unisphere On Dec 22, 2015 7:30 AM, "Andrew Baksh" wrote: > I don't know if the photos are publicly accessible but Cesar the finder > sent Corey photos that he took and they were posted in NY FB group. Those > photos looked more like a Clay-colored Sparrow.

[nysbirds-l] Painted Bunting at Caumsett State Park (Suffolk Co.) - NO

On Monday a group of birders took a long walk to see if the Painted Bunting found on Saturday on the Northern Nassau CBC was still present. Despite extensive searching we had no luck. Observed on our walk was Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Hermit Thrush, Rufous-sided Towhee, and Fox Sparrow, along

Re: [nysbirds-l] Queens spizella sparrow

I don't know if the photos are publicly accessible but Cesar the finder sent Corey photos that he took and they were posted in NY FB group. Those photos looked more like a Clay-colored Sparrow. Keep in mind as we discuss this bird that the light conditions yesterday at Flushing Meadows was

RE: [nysbirds-l] Queens spizella sparrow

To clarify one point that has been raised, Clay-colored Sparrow is also very long-tailed, like Brewer's. This distinction vs. Chipping (shorter-tailed) is sometimes evident in the field. Shai Mitra Bay Shore From:

[nysbirds-l] Clay-colored Sparrow - Queens

NYbirders, The Spizella sparrow continues at Flushing Meadows now (same locations, with the junco flock) - in life, there is no doubt that it's a Clay-colored Sparrow. Thanks for posting the photos and sharing the sighting. Cheers, Tom Johnson Hummelstown, PA -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Six new species added to the official Checklist of the Birds of New York State.

2016 NYS Bird Checklist Booklet Now Available The New York State Ornithological Association's NYS Avian Records Committee (NYSARC) has added six new species to the official Checklist of the Birds of New York State. The latest AOU changes (56th supplement) are included. This pocket-sized,

[nysbirds-l] Clay-colored Sparrow Flushing Meadows Queens NY

Dear Peeps, I managed to shoot some video today while observing the Clay-colored Sparrow at Flushing Meadow Park in Queens, which I wanted to share for anyone interested. Today's rain, coupled with a very active bird made it quite difficult to get decent video scoping footage, so don't be too

Re: [nysbirds-l] Queens spizella sparrow

I don't know if the photos are publicly accessible but Cesar the finder sent Corey photos that he took and they were posted in NY FB group. Those photos looked more like a Clay-colored Sparrow. Keep in mind as we discuss this bird that the light conditions yesterday at Flushing Meadows was

RE: [nysbirds-l] Queens spizella sparrow

To clarify one point that has been raised, Clay-colored Sparrow is also very long-tailed, like Brewer's. This distinction vs. Chipping (shorter-tailed) is sometimes evident in the field. Shai Mitra Bay Shore From:

[nysbirds-l] Painted Bunting at Caumsett State Park (Suffolk Co.) - NO

On Monday a group of birders took a long walk to see if the Painted Bunting found on Saturday on the Northern Nassau CBC was still present. Despite extensive searching we had no luck. Observed on our walk was Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Hermit Thrush, Rufous-sided Towhee, and Fox Sparrow, along

[nysbirds-l] Ross's and Ash-throated yes

The Easthampton Ross' s Goose and the Montauk Ash-throated Flycatcher were seen today with Phil Uruburu Seen on 12/22/2015 Arie Gilbert No. Babylon NY www.powerbirder.blogspot www.qcbirdclub.org -- Sent from "Loretta IV" in the field.  -- NYSbirds-L List Info: