[nysbirds-l] Oswego Gulls Saturday 1-20-18

I had no luck with either the Slaty-backed Gull or Mew Gull today in the Oswego area (best gull for me was a 1st winter Iceland Gull - on the river near lock 6). At Oswego Harbor Kyle Brock scoped 1 bird on the break wall to the east, and a woman who's name I can't recall had spotted another on

[nysbirds-l] Oswego Gulls Saturday 1-20-18

I had no luck with either the Slaty-backed Gull or Mew Gull today in the Oswego area (best gull for me was a 1st winter Iceland Gull - on the river near lock 6). At Oswego Harbor Kyle Brock scoped 1 bird on the break wall to the east, and a woman who's name I can't recall had spotted another on

[nysbirds-l] In pursuit of 3 correctly sized sheet-metal screws: hello raptor rapture !

While trying to repair my shower door, I found the need for 3 larger screws than I had in my stockpile. Arriving at Griffing's Hardware in Riverhead, as I got out of the car, I looked up to see a Red-tailed Hawk circling overhead...a possible sign ? After purchasing what I needed, I routed myself

[nysbirds-l] In pursuit of 3 correctly sized sheet-metal screws: hello raptor rapture !

While trying to repair my shower door, I found the need for 3 larger screws than I had in my stockpile. Arriving at Griffing's Hardware in Riverhead, as I got out of the car, I looked up to see a Red-tailed Hawk circling overhead...a possible sign ? After purchasing what I needed, I routed myself

Re:[nysbirds-l] The delicate politics of chasing owls.

I agree with the logic of this article, and have made the same argument for years. Owls are not particularly vulnerable to disturbance, and they are spectacular ambassadors to non-birders. Do you know how many Northern Saw-whet and Boreal owls exist in the world, and how few ever encounter

Re:[nysbirds-l] The delicate politics of chasing owls.

I agree with the logic of this article, and have made the same argument for years. Owls are not particularly vulnerable to disturbance, and they are spectacular ambassadors to non-birders. Do you know how many Northern Saw-whet and Boreal owls exist in the world, and how few ever encounter

[nysbirds-l] Patchogue to Brookhaven hamlet

Late afternoon I stopped at swan river preserve and observed 10 green teal ducks in the southern pond along with a good number of mallards A stop at bellport yacht club only yielded some small bufflehead flocks. At carmans river (end of beaver dam road) there were 2 harriers hunting over the

[nysbirds-l] Patchogue to Brookhaven hamlet

Late afternoon I stopped at swan river preserve and observed 10 green teal ducks in the southern pond along with a good number of mallards A stop at bellport yacht club only yielded some small bufflehead flocks. At carmans river (end of beaver dam road) there were 2 harriers hunting over the

Re: [nysbirds-l] King Eider continues at Point Lookout

In addition to the adult male, a subadult male and a female were also seen today in the same area, along with Harlequin Ducks, a Common Goldeneye, and several thousand Greater Scaup. I spent a decent amount of time trying to relocate the hundreds to thousands of Lesser Scaup that have been

Re: [nysbirds-l] King Eider continues at Point Lookout

In addition to the adult male, a subadult male and a female were also seen today in the same area, along with Harlequin Ducks, a Common Goldeneye, and several thousand Greater Scaup. I spent a decent amount of time trying to relocate the hundreds to thousands of Lesser Scaup that have been

[nysbirds-l] King Eider continues at Point Lookout

The male King Eider was present again today at Point Lookout near the second westernmost jetty. Though the temperatures were mild, the waters were pretty choppy, making spotting challenging at times. So I considered myself lucky to get some passable video of the bird. When reviewing my

[nysbirds-l] King Eider continues at Point Lookout

The male King Eider was present again today at Point Lookout near the second westernmost jetty. Though the temperatures were mild, the waters were pretty choppy, making spotting challenging at times. So I considered myself lucky to get some passable video of the bird. When reviewing my

[nysbirds-l] Re: [nysbirds-l] Townsend’s Solitaire, Tiffany Creek, Nassau - YES

Currently viewing the bird! ... to be continued. > On Jan 14, 2018, at 10:19 AM, Timothy Healy wrote: > > After a long, cold stakeout, the solitaire has reappeared. The arrival of the > bluebird flock foretold it’s coming, and as promised it is more active on > bright,

[nysbirds-l] Re: [nysbirds-l] Townsend’s Solitaire, Tiffany Creek, Nassau - YES

Currently viewing the bird! ... to be continued. > On Jan 14, 2018, at 10:19 AM, Timothy Healy wrote: > > After a long, cold stakeout, the solitaire has reappeared. The arrival of the > bluebird flock foretold it’s coming, and as promised it is more active on > bright, sunny days. > >

[nysbirds-l] Tundra swan at Jamaica Bay NWR -NYC

I just saw a tundra swan on the south part of the East Pond. It’s easily visible from the path. -- Sent from Gmail Mobile -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Tundra swan at Jamaica Bay NWR -NYC

I just saw a tundra swan on the south part of the East Pond. It’s easily visible from the path. -- Sent from Gmail Mobile -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] Kings County Mew Gull

Mew flew off the lake, headed west. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY > On Jan 20, 2018, at 1:28 PM, Sean Sime wrote: > > There is currently an adult Mew Gull with the Ring-billed Gulls on Prospect > Lake in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. > > Sean Sime > > Sent from my iPhone > -- > >

Re: [nysbirds-l] Kings County Mew Gull

Mew flew off the lake, headed west. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY > On Jan 20, 2018, at 1:28 PM, Sean Sime wrote: > > There is currently an adult Mew Gull with the Ring-billed Gulls on Prospect > Lake in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. > > Sean Sime > > Sent from my iPhone > -- > > NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Kings County Mew Gull

There is currently an adult Mew Gull with the Ring-billed Gulls on Prospect Lake in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. Sean Sime Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Kings County Mew Gull

There is currently an adult Mew Gull with the Ring-billed Gulls on Prospect Lake in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. Sean Sime Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

Male long tailed duck below Nature Center. Showing really well as water calm surrounded by chunks of ice. The walk (and please ONLY half way) down is tricky. Feeding amongst 10 common goldeneye, 20 bufflehead and some common mergs. On landfill by maintenance yard a flock of 40+ snow buntings

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

Male long tailed duck below Nature Center. Showing really well as water calm surrounded by chunks of ice. The walk (and please ONLY half way) down is tricky. Feeding amongst 10 common goldeneye, 20 bufflehead and some common mergs. On landfill by maintenance yard a flock of 40+ snow buntings

[nysbirds-l] The delicate politics of chasing owls.

Interesting article. Some of you may not have seen it! The delicate politics of chasing owls. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/12/opinion/sunday/owl-watching.html

[nysbirds-l] The delicate politics of chasing owls.

Interesting article. Some of you may not have seen it! The delicate politics of chasing owls. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/12/opinion/sunday/owl-watching.html