[nysbirds-l] 5/20- Brooklyn & Queens migration events, Bicknell's Thrush, Summer Tanager, lingerers etc.

2018-05-20 Thread Doug Gochfeld
This morning I birded Breezy Point, with the dual objective of censusing shorebirds, and seeing what the migration situation was like, given the very interesting and seemingly favorable conditions. There was a great diurnal movement of birds, with almost the full spectrum of visible migration

[nysbirds-l] 5/20- Brooklyn & Queens migration events, Bicknell's Thrush, Summer Tanager, lingerers etc.

2018-05-20 Thread Doug Gochfeld
This morning I birded Breezy Point, with the dual objective of censusing shorebirds, and seeing what the migration situation was like, given the very interesting and seemingly favorable conditions. There was a great diurnal movement of birds, with almost the full spectrum of visible migration

[nysbirds-l] Ironwood Road, Sterling Forest

2018-05-20 Thread rcech
A nice late-migration day at Sterling Forest. Breeding Golden-winged Warblers (one male banded, in linked photo) near parking circle and up the trail over the stream, as well as expected species. Cerulean Warbler (heard). Less expected was a persistently singing Mourning Warbler, heard in

[nysbirds-l] Ironwood Road, Sterling Forest

2018-05-20 Thread rcech
A nice late-migration day at Sterling Forest. Breeding Golden-winged Warblers (one male banded, in linked photo) near parking circle and up the trail over the stream, as well as expected species. Cerulean Warbler (heard). Less expected was a persistently singing Mourning Warbler, heard in

[nysbirds-l] "Preparing for Climate Change" - NSAS Meeting this Tuesday, May 22, 2018

2018-05-20 Thread Nancy Tognan
The North Shore Audubon Society will hold its monthly program on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, from 7pm to 9pm, at the Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Avenue, Manhasset NY 11030. All are invited, free of charge. Public transit users: This location is a half-mile walk from the Manhasset LIRR

[nysbirds-l] "Preparing for Climate Change" - NSAS Meeting this Tuesday, May 22, 2018

2018-05-20 Thread Nancy Tognan
The North Shore Audubon Society will hold its monthly program on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, from 7pm to 9pm, at the Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Avenue, Manhasset NY 11030. All are invited, free of charge. Public transit users: This location is a half-mile walk from the Manhasset LIRR

[nysbirds-l] Central Park NYC - Sun., May 20, 2018 - 20 Species of Wood Warblers, Green Herons (4), Least Flycatcher

2018-05-20 Thread Deborah Allen
Central Park NYC Sunday, May 20, 2018 OBS: Robert DeCandido, PhD, Deborah Allen, m.ob. Highlights: 20 Species of Wood Warblers, Green Herons, & Least Flycatcher. Canada Goose - 24 (pair Turtle Pond, 13 adults & 9 goslings Reservoir) Wood Duck - male SE Reservoir Gadwall - pair Reservoir Mallard

[nysbirds-l] Central Park NYC - Sun., May 20, 2018 - 20 Species of Wood Warblers, Green Herons (4), Least Flycatcher

2018-05-20 Thread Deborah Allen
Central Park NYC Sunday, May 20, 2018 OBS: Robert DeCandido, PhD, Deborah Allen, m.ob. Highlights: 20 Species of Wood Warblers, Green Herons, & Least Flycatcher. Canada Goose - 24 (pair Turtle Pond, 13 adults & 9 goslings Reservoir) Wood Duck - male SE Reservoir Gadwall - pair Reservoir Mallard

[nysbirds-l] Red-Headed Woodpecker-Bayport

2018-05-20 Thread lstocker
While doing a little late afternoon backyard birding today,we had wonderful views of an adult Red-Headed Woodpecker thanks- Lee Stocker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Red-Headed Woodpecker-Bayport

2018-05-20 Thread lstocker
While doing a little late afternoon backyard birding today,we had wonderful views of an adult Red-Headed Woodpecker thanks- Lee Stocker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] 2nd Unofficial Fauna-thon, led by Steve Biasetti of Group for the East End.

2018-05-20 Thread robert adamo
While spending 3.5 hours this AM helping with the above, I had a Common Nighthawk feeding over the North Fork Preserve, Jamesport. Cheers, Bob P.S...I should note that prior to last year's "1st Unofficial Fauna-thon", Steve had organized and led 21 "Official Fauna-thons", which played a key role

[nysbirds-l] 2nd Unofficial Fauna-thon, led by Steve Biasetti of Group for the East End.

2018-05-20 Thread robert adamo
While spending 3.5 hours this AM helping with the above, I had a Common Nighthawk feeding over the North Fork Preserve, Jamesport. Cheers, Bob P.S...I should note that prior to last year's "1st Unofficial Fauna-thon", Steve had organized and led 21 "Official Fauna-thons", which played a key role

[nysbirds-l] American Golden Plover

2018-05-20 Thread Robert A. Proniewych
The above bird was found by Pat Aitken at the Lido Passive Sanctuary. Located on Lido Blvd. Nassau County. It is transitioning into breeding plumage. Look for it in the marsh grasses on the west side of the gravel path down by the platform. It is out a ways in the marsh. Robert A. Proniewych --

[nysbirds-l] American Golden Plover

2018-05-20 Thread Robert A. Proniewych
The above bird was found by Pat Aitken at the Lido Passive Sanctuary. Located on Lido Blvd. Nassau County. It is transitioning into breeding plumage. Look for it in the marsh grasses on the west side of the gravel path down by the platform. It is out a ways in the marsh. Robert A. Proniewych --

[nysbirds-l] eBird.org Shared Location - Central Park--Spector Playground and vicinity

2018-05-20 Thread Ben Cacace
A marker was created for 'Central Park--Spector Playground and vicinity'. The hotspot was created last night and is available to work with < 'Overview' sorted by First Seen >. If you wish to merge your personal location with an existing hotspot here are the

[nysbirds-l] eBird.org Shared Location - Central Park--Spector Playground and vicinity

2018-05-20 Thread Ben Cacace
A marker was created for 'Central Park--Spector Playground and vicinity'. The hotspot was created last night and is available to work with < 'Overview' sorted by First Seen >. If you wish to merge your personal location with an existing hotspot here are the

[nysbirds-l] Pond Park (Great Neck) - Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

2018-05-20 Thread matt klein
Species number 107 for this little park. Also FOS spotted sandpiper and 3 blackpoll (one female). ... to be continued. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Pond Park (Great Neck) - Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

2018-05-20 Thread matt klein
Species number 107 for this little park. Also FOS spotted sandpiper and 3 blackpoll (one female). ... to be continued. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] unID nightjar near Maintenance bathrooms

2018-05-20 Thread Ardith Bondi
Anne Lazarus just called and asked me to post that they are looking at a nightjar high up in the tree to the right facing Maintenance Bathrooms in Central Park. She said it is in about the 1:30 position in the tree, and she thinks it's a Common Nighthawk, but can't see the markings for sure.

[nysbirds-l] unID nightjar near Maintenance bathrooms

2018-05-20 Thread Ardith Bondi
Anne Lazarus just called and asked me to post that they are looking at a nightjar high up in the tree to the right facing Maintenance Bathrooms in Central Park. She said it is in about the 1:30 position in the tree, and she thinks it's a Common Nighthawk, but can't see the markings for sure.

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan- N.Y.C., May 15-19, 2018

2018-05-20 Thread Thomas Fiore
Manhattan & esp. Central Park, N.Y. City - 15-16-17-18-19th May, 2018 (Tuesday to Saturday) At least 27 (of the 29 or more warbler species of the past 5 days) warbler species continued in Manhattan, with a bit of a shift by Saturday and still at least 27 species of warblers confirmed for

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan- N.Y.C., May 15-19, 2018

2018-05-20 Thread Thomas Fiore
Manhattan & esp. Central Park, N.Y. City - 15-16-17-18-19th May, 2018 (Tuesday to Saturday) At least 27 (of the 29 or more warbler species of the past 5 days) warbler species continued in Manhattan, with a bit of a shift by Saturday and still at least 27 species of warblers confirmed for