[nysbirds-l] Great White Heron, Rye

[Jay McGowan]

Since it hasn't received a lot of mention here lately, I thought I would
note that the GREAT WHITE HERON found at Marshlands Conservancy at the end
of August is still hanging around after not being seen for several weeks.
Andrew Farnsworth relocated it on Sunday, and Tom and Gail found it again
yesterday afternoon, when I was able to get up to take a look. Super cool
bird, and seems to be only the fifth or sixth record for the state. It
seems to be frequenting the bay on the south side of Maries Neck at low
tide, visible from the trail along the neck after descending from the
higher area of the preserve. Photo of the bird:
https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/375091321

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Ithaca, NY
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[nysbirds-l] Great White Heron, Rye

[Jay McGowan]

Since it hasn't received a lot of mention here lately, I thought I would
note that the GREAT WHITE HERON found at Marshlands Conservancy at the end
of August is still hanging around after not being seen for several weeks.
Andrew Farnsworth relocated it on Sunday, and Tom and Gail found it again
yesterday afternoon, when I was able to get up to take a look. Super cool
bird, and seems to be only the fifth or sixth record for the state. It
seems to be frequenting the bay on the south side of Maries Neck at low
tide, visible from the trail along the neck after descending from the
higher area of the preserve. Photo of the bird:
https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/375091321

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Ithaca, NY
jw...@cornell.edu

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[nysbirds-l] West End Jones Beach - Guard Station

[John Mora]

This afternoon there were two Marbled Godwits on the sand bar along with one 
adult Royal Tern.  Nine black scoters in open water.

Large number of American Oystercatchers with lingering laughing gulls.

Mosquitoes were not bad along the water. 

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[nysbirds-l] West End Jones Beach - Guard Station

[John Mora]

This afternoon there were two Marbled Godwits on the sand bar along with one 
adult Royal Tern.  Nine black scoters in open water.

Large number of American Oystercatchers with lingering laughing gulls.

Mosquitoes were not bad along the water. 

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[nysbirds-l] West End Jones Beach

[John Mora]

This afternoon there were two Marbled Godwits on sand bar along  with one Royal 
Tern.  Nine black scoters in open water.

Mosquitoes were not bad along the water.

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[nysbirds-l] West End Jones Beach

[John Mora]

This afternoon there were two Marbled Godwits on sand bar along  with one Royal 
Tern.  Nine black scoters in open water.

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[nysbirds-l] Re: [nysbirds-l] Re: [nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush @ Sands Point Preserve LI…

[Jennifer Wilson-Pines]

Bird was seen on the paved path on the east side of the pond just  under
overhanging shrubs over path. Bird moved off the path to the east and was
seen briefly moving north parallel to the path. The pond is directly east
and down the hill from the parking lot at Castle Gould. Heavily cropped in
photos can be seen on ebird at https://ebird.org/checklist/S95635856
North Shore Audubon has permission to enter the Preserve on Tuesday when
the site is closed to the public to do a weekly survey. Preserve opens to
general public tomorrow at 11am, $15 per car
Jennifer Wilson Pines

On Tue, Oct 5, 2021 at 9:26 AM Pat Aitken  wrote:

> It is supposed to be located east of the pond.  The preserve is closed to
> the general public today.   The preserve charges an entrance fee of $10.
> Not sure if that is still in place.  As Andrew says, do your research!
>
> On Tue, Oct 5, 2021 at 9:18 AM Andrew Baksh  wrote:
>
>> I don’t have much details but I wanted to share what I have picked up
>> over the wire.
>>
>> A Varied Thrush was seen this AM at Sands Point Preserve LI. I have no
>> details on parking and precise location. But I gather it was seen East of
>> the pond wherever that may be.
>>
>> I believe the Preserve is closed to the general public on Tuesday so
>> please do your research before deciding to twitch tomorrow if it sticks.
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> 
>> “Tenderness and Kindness are not signs of weakness and despair but
>> manifestations of strength and resolution” ~ Khalil Gibran
>>
>> "I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the
>> ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own
>> abhorrence." ~ Frederick Douglass
>>
>> 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*
>> 
>>
>> (\__/)
>> (= '.'=)
>>
>> (") _ (")
>>
>> Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device!
>>
>>
>> Andrew Baksh
>> www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
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[nysbirds-l] Re: [nysbirds-l] Re: [nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush @ Sands Point Preserve LI…

[Jennifer Wilson-Pines]

Bird was seen on the paved path on the east side of the pond just  under
overhanging shrubs over path. Bird moved off the path to the east and was
seen briefly moving north parallel to the path. The pond is directly east
and down the hill from the parking lot at Castle Gould. Heavily cropped in
photos can be seen on ebird at https://ebird.org/checklist/S95635856
North Shore Audubon has permission to enter the Preserve on Tuesday when
the site is closed to the public to do a weekly survey. Preserve opens to
general public tomorrow at 11am, $15 per car
Jennifer Wilson Pines

On Tue, Oct 5, 2021 at 9:26 AM Pat Aitken  wrote:

> It is supposed to be located east of the pond.  The preserve is closed to
> the general public today.   The preserve charges an entrance fee of $10.
> Not sure if that is still in place.  As Andrew says, do your research!
>
> On Tue, Oct 5, 2021 at 9:18 AM Andrew Baksh  wrote:
>
>> I don’t have much details but I wanted to share what I have picked up
>> over the wire.
>>
>> A Varied Thrush was seen this AM at Sands Point Preserve LI. I have no
>> details on parking and precise location. But I gather it was seen East of
>> the pond wherever that may be.
>>
>> I believe the Preserve is closed to the general public on Tuesday so
>> please do your research before deciding to twitch tomorrow if it sticks.
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> 
>> “Tenderness and Kindness are not signs of weakness and despair but
>> manifestations of strength and resolution” ~ Khalil Gibran
>>
>> "I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the
>> ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own
>> abhorrence." ~ Frederick Douglass
>>
>> 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*
>> 
>>
>> (\__/)
>> (= '.'=)
>>
>> (") _ (")
>>
>> Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device!
>>
>>
>> Andrew Baksh
>> www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
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[nysbirds-l] Montezuma Migration virtual program 10/7

[Johnson, Alyssa]

Good morning!

This Thursday evening 10/7/21 I will be offering a virtual program detailing 
the wonders of the waterfowl migration that occurs within the Montezuma 
Wetlands Complex and nearby Cayuga Lake. Please see below for more information 
and to register:

Montezuma Migration (click here to 
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Thursday, October 7, 2021
6:30 - 8 p.m.

Join Audubon staff online via Zoom as we discuss the phenomenon of bird 
migration at the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. Who does it, why, and when? At 
this time of year, we are seeing many migratory species including ducks, geese, 
and swans pass through the marshes. Some may stay for the winter in the Finger 
Lakes region, while others will move on to warmer climes. Migration can occur 
throughout the year, and for different reasons. While the focus of this 
presentation will be on waterfowl, general migration will be discussed as well.

  *   Fee: $10/person, $25/family
  *   Suitable for ages 12 and up
  *   Space is limited and pre-paid online reservations are required.
  *   After registering, the Zoom link will be emailed to you the day before 
the program. If you are unable to attend the program the day of, the 
presentation will be recorded and can be sent to you afterwards.
  *   Call 315-365-3588 or email me with questions!


--
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Environmental Educator
315.365.3588

Montezuma Audubon Center
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Savannah, NY 13146
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[nysbirds-l] Montezuma Migration virtual program 10/7

[Johnson, Alyssa]

Good morning!

This Thursday evening 10/7/21 I will be offering a virtual program detailing 
the wonders of the waterfowl migration that occurs within the Montezuma 
Wetlands Complex and nearby Cayuga Lake. Please see below for more information 
and to register:

Montezuma Migration (click here to 
register)
Thursday, October 7, 2021
6:30 - 8 p.m.

Join Audubon staff online via Zoom as we discuss the phenomenon of bird 
migration at the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. Who does it, why, and when? At 
this time of year, we are seeing many migratory species including ducks, geese, 
and swans pass through the marshes. Some may stay for the winter in the Finger 
Lakes region, while others will move on to warmer climes. Migration can occur 
throughout the year, and for different reasons. While the focus of this 
presentation will be on waterfowl, general migration will be discussed as well.

  *   Fee: $10/person, $25/family
  *   Suitable for ages 12 and up
  *   Space is limited and pre-paid online reservations are required.
  *   After registering, the Zoom link will be emailed to you the day before 
the program. If you are unable to attend the program the day of, the 
presentation will be recorded and can be sent to you afterwards.
  *   Call 315-365-3588 or email me with questions!


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315.365.3588

Montezuma Audubon Center
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[nysbirds-l] Re: [nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush @ Sands Point Preserve LI…

[Pat Aitken]

It is supposed to be located east of the pond.  The preserve is closed to
the general public today.   The preserve charges an entrance fee of $10.
Not sure if that is still in place.  As Andrew says, do your research!

On Tue, Oct 5, 2021 at 9:18 AM Andrew Baksh  wrote:

> I don’t have much details but I wanted to share what I have picked up over
> the wire.
>
> A Varied Thrush was seen this AM at Sands Point Preserve LI. I have no
> details on parking and precise location. But I gather it was seen East of
> the pond wherever that may be.
>
> I believe the Preserve is closed to the general public on Tuesday so
> please do your research before deciding to twitch tomorrow if it sticks.
>
> Cheers,
>
> 
> “Tenderness and Kindness are not signs of weakness and despair but
> manifestations of strength and resolution” ~ Khalil Gibran
>
> "I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the
> ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own
> abhorrence." ~ Frederick Douglass
>
> 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*
> 
>
> (\__/)
> (= '.'=)
>
> (") _ (")
>
> Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device!
>
>
> Andrew Baksh
> www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
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[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush @ Sands Point Preserve LI…

[Andrew Baksh]

I don’t have much details but I wanted to share what I have picked up over the 
wire.

A Varied Thrush was seen this AM at Sands Point Preserve LI. I have no details 
on parking and precise location. But I gather it was seen East of the pond 
wherever that may be.

I believe the Preserve is closed to the general public on Tuesday so please do 
your research before deciding to twitch tomorrow if it sticks.

Cheers,


“Tenderness and Kindness are not signs of weakness and despair but 
manifestations of strength and resolution” ~ Khalil Gibran

"I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of 
others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." ~ Frederick 
Douglass

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

> (\__/)
> (= '.'=)
> (") _ (") 
> Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! 

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[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush @ Sands Point Preserve LI…

[Andrew Baksh]

I don’t have much details but I wanted to share what I have picked up over the 
wire.

A Varied Thrush was seen this AM at Sands Point Preserve LI. I have no details 
on parking and precise location. But I gather it was seen East of the pond 
wherever that may be.

I believe the Preserve is closed to the general public on Tuesday so please do 
your research before deciding to twitch tomorrow if it sticks.

Cheers,


“Tenderness and Kindness are not signs of weakness and despair but 
manifestations of strength and resolution” ~ Khalil Gibran

"I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of 
others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." ~ Frederick 
Douglass

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

> (\__/)
> (= '.'=)
> (") _ (") 
> Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! 

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn pelagic: an apology

[Ryan Mandelbaum]

Yes, We had two mute swans and several great black backed gulls on the way
out :)

On Tue, Oct 5, 2021 at 7:37 AM Andrew Baksh  wrote:

> Dearest Doug,
>
> Unless someone chastised you for your previous e-mail, I saw it as a
> tongue in cheek post and took it well. Not for a minute did I think you
> were propagating doubt.
>
> I did however raise an eyebrow at the sum zero of birds. Surely, with all
> that talent aboard someone would have ticked the Sheepshead usuals. To not
> have Mute Swan on the list as an outgoing or returning tick suggests
> serious GI 
>
> “It’s all fun and games until you use banding code.” ~ Name withheld 
>
> Cheers,
>
> 
> “Tenderness and Kindness are not signs of weakness and despair but
> manifestations of strength and resolution” ~ Khalil Gibran
>
> "I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the
> ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own
> abhorrence." ~ Frederick Douglass
>
> 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*
> 
>
> (\__/)
> (= '.'=)
>
> (") _ (")
>
> Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device!
>
>
> Andrew Baksh
> www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
>
> On Oct 5, 2021, at 6:44 AM, Douglas Futuyma  wrote:
>
> 
> Yesterday, I reported that some participants on the pelagic excursion on
> the Atlantic Princess were skeptical that mechanical problems were the
> cause of the termination of the cruise.  A birder has told me that he heard
> the crew talking about  a problem, concerned about what to do.  I apologize
> for propagating doubt, without evidence.  Although the decision to reverse
> course was disappointing and inconvenienced some participants, it was well
> considered and justified.
>
> Doug Futuyma
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn pelagic: an apology

[Ryan Mandelbaum]

Yes, We had two mute swans and several great black backed gulls on the way
out :)

On Tue, Oct 5, 2021 at 7:37 AM Andrew Baksh  wrote:

> Dearest Doug,
>
> Unless someone chastised you for your previous e-mail, I saw it as a
> tongue in cheek post and took it well. Not for a minute did I think you
> were propagating doubt.
>
> I did however raise an eyebrow at the sum zero of birds. Surely, with all
> that talent aboard someone would have ticked the Sheepshead usuals. To not
> have Mute Swan on the list as an outgoing or returning tick suggests
> serious GI 
>
> “It’s all fun and games until you use banding code.” ~ Name withheld 
>
> Cheers,
>
> 
> “Tenderness and Kindness are not signs of weakness and despair but
> manifestations of strength and resolution” ~ Khalil Gibran
>
> "I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the
> ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own
> abhorrence." ~ Frederick Douglass
>
> 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*
> 
>
> (\__/)
> (= '.'=)
>
> (") _ (")
>
> Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device!
>
>
> Andrew Baksh
> www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
>
> On Oct 5, 2021, at 6:44 AM, Douglas Futuyma  wrote:
>
> 
> Yesterday, I reported that some participants on the pelagic excursion on
> the Atlantic Princess were skeptical that mechanical problems were the
> cause of the termination of the cruise.  A birder has told me that he heard
> the crew talking about  a problem, concerned about what to do.  I apologize
> for propagating doubt, without evidence.  Although the decision to reverse
> course was disappointing and inconvenienced some participants, it was well
> considered and justified.
>
> Doug Futuyma
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn pelagic: an apology

[Andrew Baksh]

Dearest Doug,

Unless someone chastised you for your previous e-mail, I saw it as a tongue in 
cheek post and took it well. Not for a minute did I think you were propagating 
doubt.

I did however raise an eyebrow at the sum zero of birds. Surely, with all that 
talent aboard someone would have ticked the Sheepshead usuals. To not have Mute 
Swan on the list as an outgoing or returning tick suggests serious GI 

“It’s all fun and games until you use banding code.” ~ Name withheld 

Cheers,


“Tenderness and Kindness are not signs of weakness and despair but 
manifestations of strength and resolution” ~ Khalil Gibran

"I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of 
others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." ~ Frederick 
Douglass

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

> (\__/)
> (= '.'=)
> (") _ (") 
> Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! 

Andrew Baksh
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com

> On Oct 5, 2021, at 6:44 AM, Douglas Futuyma  wrote:
> 
> 
> Yesterday, I reported that some participants on the pelagic excursion on the 
> Atlantic Princess were skeptical that mechanical problems were the cause of 
> the termination of the cruise.  A birder has told me that he heard the crew 
> talking about  a problem, concerned about what to do.  I apologize for 
> propagating doubt, without evidence.  Although the decision to reverse course 
> was disappointing and inconvenienced some participants, it was well 
> considered and justified.
> 
> Doug Futuyma
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn pelagic: an apology

[Andrew Baksh]

Dearest Doug,

Unless someone chastised you for your previous e-mail, I saw it as a tongue in 
cheek post and took it well. Not for a minute did I think you were propagating 
doubt.

I did however raise an eyebrow at the sum zero of birds. Surely, with all that 
talent aboard someone would have ticked the Sheepshead usuals. To not have Mute 
Swan on the list as an outgoing or returning tick suggests serious GI 

“It’s all fun and games until you use banding code.” ~ Name withheld 

Cheers,


“Tenderness and Kindness are not signs of weakness and despair but 
manifestations of strength and resolution” ~ Khalil Gibran

"I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of 
others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." ~ Frederick 
Douglass

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

> (\__/)
> (= '.'=)
> (") _ (") 
> Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! 

Andrew Baksh
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com

> On Oct 5, 2021, at 6:44 AM, Douglas Futuyma  wrote:
> 
> 
> Yesterday, I reported that some participants on the pelagic excursion on the 
> Atlantic Princess were skeptical that mechanical problems were the cause of 
> the termination of the cruise.  A birder has told me that he heard the crew 
> talking about  a problem, concerned about what to do.  I apologize for 
> propagating doubt, without evidence.  Although the decision to reverse course 
> was disappointing and inconvenienced some participants, it was well 
> considered and justified.
> 
> Doug Futuyma
> --
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[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn pelagic: an apology

[Douglas Futuyma]

Yesterday, I reported that some participants on the pelagic excursion on
the Atlantic Princess were skeptical that mechanical problems were the
cause of the termination of the cruise.  A birder has told me that he heard
the crew talking about  a problem, concerned about what to do.  I apologize
for propagating doubt, without evidence.  Although the decision to reverse
course was disappointing and inconvenienced some participants, it was well
considered and justified.

Doug Futuyma

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[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn pelagic: an apology

[Douglas Futuyma]

Yesterday, I reported that some participants on the pelagic excursion on
the Atlantic Princess were skeptical that mechanical problems were the
cause of the termination of the cruise.  A birder has told me that he heard
the crew talking about  a problem, concerned about what to do.  I apologize
for propagating doubt, without evidence.  Although the decision to reverse
course was disappointing and inconvenienced some participants, it was well
considered and justified.

Doug Futuyma

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[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - very recent birds & to Monday Oct. 4th (incl. G.H. Owl Oct. 2nd; 22+ Warbler spp. on Oct. 3rd, etc.)

[Tom Fiore]

New York County (in N.Y City) including Manhattan, Randall’s, and Governors 
Island[s]

The first Great Horned Owl found *and publicly-reported* in Manhattan *this 
fall* was seen at a location in northern Manhattan on October 2nd (one day 
ahead of the discovery of that species in the more-regularly-covered, by 
hundreds of birders, Central Park).  That earliest fall-2021, confirmed *and 
publicly-reported* sighting for Manhattan is now archived in eBird.

An adult-male plumaged Mourning Warbler was persisting at the World Trade 
Center memorial-grounds area in lower Manhattan to Monday, Oct. 4th, and is 
quite unusual for the date in this region. It’s been photo-documented at that 
location by multiple observers, from first-sighting to the most recent.

For Sunday, Oct. 3rd, at Central Park alone, there were *at least 22 species* 
of American Warblers seen, by cumulatively scores upon scores of active but 
quiet and patient birders observing through all of that park and thru almost 
all of that day.  Uncommon so late there (& regionally) was a Blackburnian 
Warbler seen near the Dene slope, a lovely wildflower-filled small meadow; that 
record is now archived in eBird.  However, many many warbler species, with some 
in fair numbers, were seen all through N.Y. County, including the two major 
outlying islands as well as all through Manhattan-island, in dozens and dozens 
of locations, with some small parks or greenspaces providing space for migrant 
birds.  The near-proliferation of Blackpoll Warbler in the county was ongoing 
to great extent into Sunday as well - more on that long-long-distance migrant 
and other migrants, in a note below.   There’ve been some Yellow Warblers seen 
in recent days, while they are not as regular now as were in prior months of 
southbound-season, the species has been recorded and well-documented even to 
(rather rarely) December in N.Y. City and is certainly not all that unusual in 
early October hereabouts. (I’d highly recommend checking pages 210-229 of the 
[well-worth-knowing] book, “A Field Guide to Warblers of North America, by J. 
Dunn and K. Garrett, for the lengthy treatment of the Yellow Warbler complex 
and what goes on in their ‘complex’ migration phenologies and patterns, as well 
as much more on that species-group. The Yellow Warblers many NY-birders know as 
summer-breeders are not the same as all that pass through in fall, and that may 
be particularly so in certain locations in fall.)  Northern Waterthrushes have 
persisted in several locations in Manhattan to Oct. 4th; one was seen in Bryant 
Park that day (with G. Willow’s walk for non-profit org. there), and as another 
example around The Pond in Central Park’s s.-e. quadrant, also Monday (C. 
Weiner), with some others still about as well. That latter species has also 
been recorded into December in N.Y. City, on multiple occasions.

A most-unusual and uncommonly-reported hybrid of Clay-colored x Field Sparrow 
has been reported from Central Park (T. Zahner) with several photos available 
at the Macaulay Library archive; here’s a link to one of those, for those with 
interest - https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/374055011 
 (photos by the reporter noted 
above!)  As an added note, and as many NYS birders are aware, the 
breeding-range of Clay-colored Sparrow has expanded and may still be, into 
eastern NY and east, on through New England, and perhaps still farther within 
eastern Canadian provinces - this has been ongoing for (at least) some decades 
by now. (I’m not sure when various regions had the first *documented nestings*, 
but I recall seeing Clay-colored Sparrow in the breeding-season and 
on-territory in far-northern NYS as far back as 20+ years ago. Whether those 
spring-singing birds were *known to breed at that time*, I’m less sure, but 
eventually, some certainly did in various regions.)

Of interest as well on Oct. 3rd was the Solitary Sandpiper seen at Central Park 
(NYC) by multiple observers. There are Spotted Sandpipers ongoing or still 
passing in a number of locations around N.Y. County.   More Great Cormorants 
have been turning up in the county, as well as the region, as this month comes 
in, with the first-reported still that single bird from Sept. 30th, in N.Y. 
County this fall (C.Q.)   Vesper Sparrow was again [re]found on Sunday at 
Randall’s Island by at least 5 hearty birders seeking the species, and Nelson’s 
Sparrow was seen again on the latter island again to Monday, Oct. 4th by a 
number of observers. Yellow-crowned Night-Herons also were persisting on 
Randall’s Island to 10/4.

A slightly-late (but not really-late) Common Nighthawk was seen by an observer 
on Thursday, Sept. 30th at Inwood Hill Park in early evening; there are 
multiple later-date records of that species for Manhattan, & more generally for 
the region.  (A few) Veery have been observed again, & these (any October 
sightings) are late and still uncommon in 

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - very recent birds & to Monday Oct. 4th (incl. G.H. Owl Oct. 2nd; 22+ Warbler spp. on Oct. 3rd, etc.)

[Tom Fiore]

New York County (in N.Y City) including Manhattan, Randall’s, and Governors 
Island[s]

The first Great Horned Owl found *and publicly-reported* in Manhattan *this 
fall* was seen at a location in northern Manhattan on October 2nd (one day 
ahead of the discovery of that species in the more-regularly-covered, by 
hundreds of birders, Central Park).  That earliest fall-2021, confirmed *and 
publicly-reported* sighting for Manhattan is now archived in eBird.

An adult-male plumaged Mourning Warbler was persisting at the World Trade 
Center memorial-grounds area in lower Manhattan to Monday, Oct. 4th, and is 
quite unusual for the date in this region. It’s been photo-documented at that 
location by multiple observers, from first-sighting to the most recent.

For Sunday, Oct. 3rd, at Central Park alone, there were *at least 22 species* 
of American Warblers seen, by cumulatively scores upon scores of active but 
quiet and patient birders observing through all of that park and thru almost 
all of that day.  Uncommon so late there (& regionally) was a Blackburnian 
Warbler seen near the Dene slope, a lovely wildflower-filled small meadow; that 
record is now archived in eBird.  However, many many warbler species, with some 
in fair numbers, were seen all through N.Y. County, including the two major 
outlying islands as well as all through Manhattan-island, in dozens and dozens 
of locations, with some small parks or greenspaces providing space for migrant 
birds.  The near-proliferation of Blackpoll Warbler in the county was ongoing 
to great extent into Sunday as well - more on that long-long-distance migrant 
and other migrants, in a note below.   There’ve been some Yellow Warblers seen 
in recent days, while they are not as regular now as were in prior months of 
southbound-season, the species has been recorded and well-documented even to 
(rather rarely) December in N.Y. City and is certainly not all that unusual in 
early October hereabouts. (I’d highly recommend checking pages 210-229 of the 
[well-worth-knowing] book, “A Field Guide to Warblers of North America, by J. 
Dunn and K. Garrett, for the lengthy treatment of the Yellow Warbler complex 
and what goes on in their ‘complex’ migration phenologies and patterns, as well 
as much more on that species-group. The Yellow Warblers many NY-birders know as 
summer-breeders are not the same as all that pass through in fall, and that may 
be particularly so in certain locations in fall.)  Northern Waterthrushes have 
persisted in several locations in Manhattan to Oct. 4th; one was seen in Bryant 
Park that day (with G. Willow’s walk for non-profit org. there), and as another 
example around The Pond in Central Park’s s.-e. quadrant, also Monday (C. 
Weiner), with some others still about as well. That latter species has also 
been recorded into December in N.Y. City, on multiple occasions.

A most-unusual and uncommonly-reported hybrid of Clay-colored x Field Sparrow 
has been reported from Central Park (T. Zahner) with several photos available 
at the Macaulay Library archive; here’s a link to one of those, for those with 
interest - https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/374055011 
 (photos by the reporter noted 
above!)  As an added note, and as many NYS birders are aware, the 
breeding-range of Clay-colored Sparrow has expanded and may still be, into 
eastern NY and east, on through New England, and perhaps still farther within 
eastern Canadian provinces - this has been ongoing for (at least) some decades 
by now. (I’m not sure when various regions had the first *documented nestings*, 
but I recall seeing Clay-colored Sparrow in the breeding-season and 
on-territory in far-northern NYS as far back as 20+ years ago. Whether those 
spring-singing birds were *known to breed at that time*, I’m less sure, but 
eventually, some certainly did in various regions.)

Of interest as well on Oct. 3rd was the Solitary Sandpiper seen at Central Park 
(NYC) by multiple observers. There are Spotted Sandpipers ongoing or still 
passing in a number of locations around N.Y. County.   More Great Cormorants 
have been turning up in the county, as well as the region, as this month comes 
in, with the first-reported still that single bird from Sept. 30th, in N.Y. 
County this fall (C.Q.)   Vesper Sparrow was again [re]found on Sunday at 
Randall’s Island by at least 5 hearty birders seeking the species, and Nelson’s 
Sparrow was seen again on the latter island again to Monday, Oct. 4th by a 
number of observers. Yellow-crowned Night-Herons also were persisting on 
Randall’s Island to 10/4.

A slightly-late (but not really-late) Common Nighthawk was seen by an observer 
on Thursday, Sept. 30th at Inwood Hill Park in early evening; there are 
multiple later-date records of that species for Manhattan, & more generally for 
the region.  (A few) Veery have been observed again, & these (any October 
sightings) are late and still uncommon in