[nysbirds-l] Pt Lookout Lark Sparrow - Directions and Photo

2016-01-01 Thread Alan Wells
Hi all, Sorry for my poor initial directions, but I was trying to get the word out quickly and am not very familiar with the landmarks at the Point. Here are the more detailed directions: At the end of Lido Blvd, Point Lookout, Nassau Co., enter the gate to Fireman's Park. About 125 yards toward

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeons @ Jamaica Bay East Pond Queens County

2016-01-01 Thread Andrew Baksh
Wrapping up a January 1st 2016 day of birding, I decided I would leave some juice in the tank for tomorrow's Southern Nassau CBC and so spent the late afternoon sifting through the multitude of waterfowl on the East Pond at Jamaica Bay. While I could not turn any of the two Scaup species into

[nysbirds-l] Bayville Surf Scoter (Nassau)

2016-01-01 Thread David Jordet
Happy New Year! Earlier today there was a single male SURF SCOTER less than 200 yards off Bayville Beach adjacent to The Crescent Restaurant (Soundside Beach Park at Bayville Ave and 8th St) in Long Island Sound in the village of Bayville north of Oyster Bay, Nassau County. Really nice views

FW: [nysbirds-l] Pt lookout lark sparrow now

2016-01-01 Thread David Klauber
Thanks to Alan's timely post I was able to find the Lark Sparrow around 4 PM. This is just south of the fireman's open area, at the beginning of the path that goes south along the inlet. There are several large black pipes on the ground (for dredging?) and the bird was in this area by a small

[nysbirds-l] Central Park NYC - Friday January 1, 2016

2016-01-01 Thread Deborah Allen
Central Park NYC Friday January 1, 2016 OBS: R. DeCandido, D. Allen, m.ob. on bird walk Bufflehead - 3 (pair SW Reservoir, male on Turtle Pond) Ruddy Duck - 78 (from SW Reservoir) Red-tailed Hawk - flyovers Ring-billed Gull - many Herring Gull - many Great Black-backed Gull - fewer than 10

[nysbirds-l] DICKCISSEL, Southard's Pond Park (Suffolk Co.)

2016-01-01 Thread John Gluth
There is a 1st-winter male DICKCISSEL near the tennis courts at the southern end of the park (Park Ave. entrance). It's loosely associating with a few Song Sparrows, feeding in the short grass and bare ground between the courts and bike path. Quite confiding, not flushing despite joggers and

[nysbirds-l] Pt lookout lark sparrow now

2016-01-01 Thread Alan Wells
Lark sparrow at Pt Lookout, Firemans Park, just as path heads out along canal. Details and photo later. Alan Wells Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Cackling Geese @ Flushing Meadow Corona Park Queens County

2016-01-01 Thread Andrew Baksh
The two Cackling Geese continue at Flushing Meadow Corona Park in Queens. They were observed feeding near the golf course, which is north east from where the Lark and Clay-colored Sparrows have been frequenting. Also noted were the continuing 3 Pine Warblers. As noted in previous posts these

[nysbirds-l] Lark Sparrow, Deep Hollow Ranch, Montauk

2016-01-01 Thread Anthony Collerton
Feeding near the iron ranch sign / main gate. North side of RT27. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Lark and Clay-colored Sparrows @ Flushing Meadow Corona Park Queen NY

2016-01-01 Thread Andrew Baksh
Both the Lark and Clay-colored Sparrows continue at Flushing Meadow Corona Park Queens. Please refer to previous posts for details on the location. Observed with Karlo Mirth and Doug Futuyma. Cheers, 風　Swift as the wind 林　Quiet as the forest 火　Conquer like the fire 山　Steady as the mountain Sun

[nysbirds-l] King Eider, Montauk Point

2016-01-01 Thread mscheibel49
Adult male with mixed flock of scoters, mostly surf; viewing now from rocks directly seaward of the lighthouse Mike & Lynne Scheibel Brookhaven Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Fort Pond Ash-throated Flycatcher (Yes)

2016-01-01 Thread Anthony Collerton
Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2)

[nysbirds-l] Lark Sparrow Croton Point- YES

2016-01-01 Thread Dawn Hannay
Between the large parking lot and the road. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Black-headed Gull continues @ Prospect Park Lake Brooklyn NY

2016-01-01 Thread Andrew Baksh
The previously reported Black-headed Gull continues on Prospect Park Lake. Additionally, the Orange-crowned and Nashville Warbler continue in their respective location. Observed with Doug Futuyma. Cheers, 風　Swift as the wind 林　Quiet as the forest 火　Conquer like the fire 山　Steady as the

[nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck - Suffolk -yes

2016-01-01 Thread Pat Palladino
The bird continues at Lake Capri in Suffolk County. Observed towards the back of the lake. Pat Palladino -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Black Guillemot- Montauk Point

2016-01-01 Thread Sean Camillieri
Currently swimming about 150 yards from the rock scramble below the Lighthouse. The beginning portion of the trail was where I was looking at it. Photos taken. Sean Camillieri -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Painted Bunting continues @ Prospect Park Brooklyn

2016-01-01 Thread Andrew Baksh
Happy New Year Peeps! The Painted Bunting @ Prospect Park in Brooklyn continues this AM. Observed with Roman Brewka and Douglas Futuyma. 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] DICKCISSEL, Southard's Pond Park (Suffolk Co.)

2016-01-01 Thread John Gluth
There is a 1st-winter male DICKCISSEL near the tennis courts at the southern end of the park (Park Ave. entrance). It's loosely associating with a few Song Sparrows, feeding in the short grass and bare ground between the courts and bike path. Quite confiding, not flushing despite joggers and

[nysbirds-l] Central Park NYC - Friday January 1, 2016

2016-01-01 Thread Deborah Allen
Central Park NYC Friday January 1, 2016 OBS: R. DeCandido, D. Allen, m.ob. on bird walk Bufflehead - 3 (pair SW Reservoir, male on Turtle Pond) Ruddy Duck - 78 (from SW Reservoir) Red-tailed Hawk - flyovers Ring-billed Gull - many Herring Gull - many Great Black-backed Gull - fewer than 10

FW: [nysbirds-l] Pt lookout lark sparrow now

2016-01-01 Thread David Klauber
Thanks to Alan's timely post I was able to find the Lark Sparrow around 4 PM. This is just south of the fireman's open area, at the beginning of the path that goes south along the inlet. There are several large black pipes on the ground (for dredging?) and the bird was in this area by a small

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeons @ Jamaica Bay East Pond Queens County

2016-01-01 Thread Andrew Baksh
Wrapping up a January 1st 2016 day of birding, I decided I would leave some juice in the tank for tomorrow's Southern Nassau CBC and so spent the late afternoon sifting through the multitude of waterfowl on the East Pond at Jamaica Bay. While I could not turn any of the two Scaup species into

[nysbirds-l] Bayville Surf Scoter (Nassau)

2016-01-01 Thread David Jordet
Happy New Year! Earlier today there was a single male SURF SCOTER less than 200 yards off Bayville Beach adjacent to The Crescent Restaurant (Soundside Beach Park at Bayville Ave and 8th St) in Long Island Sound in the village of Bayville north of Oyster Bay, Nassau County. Really nice views

[nysbirds-l] Painted Bunting continues @ Prospect Park Brooklyn

2016-01-01 Thread Andrew Baksh
Happy New Year Peeps! The Painted Bunting @ Prospect Park in Brooklyn continues this AM. Observed with Roman Brewka and Douglas Futuyma. 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] Tufted Duck - Suffolk -yes

2016-01-01 Thread Pat Palladino
The bird continues at Lake Capri in Suffolk County. Observed towards the back of the lake. Pat Palladino -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Lark Sparrow Croton Point- YES

2016-01-01 Thread Dawn Hannay
Between the large parking lot and the road. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Fort Pond Ash-throated Flycatcher (Yes)

2016-01-01 Thread Anthony Collerton
Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2)

[nysbirds-l] Black Guillemot- Montauk Point

2016-01-01 Thread Sean Camillieri
Currently swimming about 150 yards from the rock scramble below the Lighthouse. The beginning portion of the trail was where I was looking at it. Photos taken. Sean Camillieri -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Black-headed Gull continues @ Prospect Park Lake Brooklyn NY

2016-01-01 Thread Andrew Baksh
The previously reported Black-headed Gull continues on Prospect Park Lake. Additionally, the Orange-crowned and Nashville Warbler continue in their respective location. Observed with Doug Futuyma. Cheers, 風　Swift as the wind 林　Quiet as the forest 火　Conquer like the fire 山　Steady as the

[nysbirds-l] Pt lookout lark sparrow now

2016-01-01 Thread Alan Wells
Lark sparrow at Pt Lookout, Firemans Park, just as path heads out along canal. Details and photo later. Alan Wells Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] King Eider, Montauk Point

2016-01-01 Thread mscheibel49
Adult male with mixed flock of scoters, mostly surf; viewing now from rocks directly seaward of the lighthouse Mike & Lynne Scheibel Brookhaven Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Lark Sparrow, Deep Hollow Ranch, Montauk

2016-01-01 Thread Anthony Collerton
Feeding near the iron ranch sign / main gate. North side of RT27. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Lark and Clay-colored Sparrows @ Flushing Meadow Corona Park Queen NY

2016-01-01 Thread Andrew Baksh
Both the Lark and Clay-colored Sparrows continue at Flushing Meadow Corona Park Queens. Please refer to previous posts for details on the location. Observed with Karlo Mirth and Doug Futuyma. Cheers, 風　Swift as the wind 林　Quiet as the forest 火　Conquer like the fire 山　Steady as the mountain Sun

[nysbirds-l] Cackling Geese @ Flushing Meadow Corona Park Queens County

2016-01-01 Thread Andrew Baksh
The two Cackling Geese continue at Flushing Meadow Corona Park in Queens. They were observed feeding near the golf course, which is north east from where the Lark and Clay-colored Sparrows have been frequenting. Also noted were the continuing 3 Pine Warblers. As noted in previous posts these