The question is will it stay around. Probably not, but it'd be nice:-)
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The question is will it stay around. Probably not, but it'd be nice:-)
Andrew
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On Wednesday, April 28, 2021, 05:49:18 PM EDT, Shaibal
I just happened onto a site for the Schoharie County Eagle Trail today which
peaked my interest since I went to school in Cobleskill and I'm very familiar
with the area. I had not heard of this trail, but it seems it's brand new,
opening this spring. It starts at Cobleskill and continues east
I just happened onto a site for the Schoharie County Eagle Trail today which
peaked my interest since I went to school in Cobleskill and I'm very familiar
with the area. I had not heard of this trail, but it seems it's brand new,
opening this spring. It starts at Cobleskill and continues east
Just got this from my friend. Good job by Latimer. Now it can continue to be
enjoyed by the birders and nature lovers it was intended for. I mean really,
why would we ever need a frisbee golf course. I barely even know what that
is:-(
Andrew
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Just got this from my friend. Good job by Latimer. Now it can continue to be
enjoyed by the birders and nature lovers it was intended for. I mean really,
why would we ever need a frisbee golf course. I barely even know what that
is:-(
Andrew
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With all the excitement about the probable Gray-breasted Martin at Prospect
Park I haven't seen any posts about the Red-throated Loon there. Also had a
flock of Pine Siskins there. Both seen while watching the martin.
Andrew
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With all the excitement about the probable Gray-breasted Martin at Prospect
Park I haven't seen any posts about the Red-throated Loon there. Also had a
flock of Pine Siskins there. Both seen while watching the martin.
Andrew
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4/3/21 - Liberty Loop Trail, Wallkill River NWR, Pine Island/Sussex, NY/NJ
Time: 5pm to darkObserver: Andrew Block
several Canada Geese (plus 2 dead ones near each other, not good)8+ Mute
Swansseveral Wood Ducks4 American Wigeons7 American Black Ducksmany Mallards7
Blue-winged Tealsmany Green
4/3/21 - Liberty Loop Trail, Wallkill River NWR, Pine Island/Sussex, NY/NJ
Time: 5pm to darkObserver: Andrew Block
several Canada Geese (plus 2 dead ones near each other, not good)8+ Mute
Swansseveral Wood Ducks4 American Wigeons7 American Black Ducksmany Mallards7
Blue-winged Tealsmany Green
For anyone doing the Scarsdale area for the atlas, I may have a breeding pair
of Black Vultures there. It's the same pair I always seen in the area of
Scarsdale Ford on Central Ave. Will try to confirm soon. Was wondering if
they were breeding around that area.
Andrew
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For anyone doing the Scarsdale area for the atlas, I may have a breeding pair
of Black Vultures there. It's the same pair I always seen in the area of
Scarsdale Ford on Central Ave. Will try to confirm soon. Was wondering if
they were breeding around that area.
Andrew
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My friend still has a couple siskins at her feeders in Scarsdale. I assume
they'll be heading north soon, but who knows they might stay to nest. It does
happen in these irruption years.
Andrew
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My friend still has a couple siskins at her feeders in Scarsdale. I assume
they'll be heading north soon, but who knows they might stay to nest. It does
happen in these irruption years.
Andrew
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On my way home from Saratoga, I stopped at Sterling Forest at dusk to do some
herping and had two woodcock, heard both and saw one on Ironwood Rd.
Andrew
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On my way home from Saratoga, I stopped at Sterling Forest at dusk to do some
herping and had two woodcock, heard both and saw one on Ironwood Rd.
Andrew
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Once again I headed up to Saratoga Lake to try for the goose and now the
blackbird as well. Spent the whole day and found bunches of geese but the huge
numbers from monday are pretty much gone. Lots were heading north. As far as
I know only a white-fronted was found otherwise not much goose
Once again I headed up to Saratoga Lake to try for the goose and now the
blackbird as well. Spent the whole day and found bunches of geese but the huge
numbers from monday are pretty much gone. Lots were heading north. As far as
I know only a white-fronted was found otherwise not much goose
4 rusty blackbirds seen at above spot off meadow brook rd.
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Hi all,
Thinking of heading back up to Saratoga again tomorrow since it's going to be
such a nice day and was wondering if the Tundra Bean-Goose or Yellow-headed
Blackbird has been seen lately? Thanks.
Andrew
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Hi all,
Thinking of heading back up to Saratoga again tomorrow since it's going to be
such a nice day and was wondering if the Tundra Bean-Goose or Yellow-headed
Blackbird has been seen lately? Thanks.
Andrew
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Yonkers,
Saratoga Lake/Saratoga Sod Farm/Loch 2 and vicinity, Saratoga Co., NY
8:30am to 5:30pm
1 PINK-FOOTED GOOSE1 SNOW GOOSE1 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE1-2 CACKLING
GEESE7,000+ Canada Geese25+ Wood Ducks7+ American Wigeonsmany American Black
Ducksmany Mallards6+ Northern Pintails30+ Green-winged
Saratoga Lake/Saratoga Sod Farm/Loch 2 and vicinity, Saratoga Co., NY
8:30am to 5:30pm
1 PINK-FOOTED GOOSE1 SNOW GOOSE1 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE1-2 CACKLING
GEESE7,000+ Canada Geese25+ Wood Ducks7+ American Wigeonsmany American Black
Ducksmany Mallards6+ Northern Pintails30+ Green-winged
The Common Gallinule at Mill Pond Park along Merrick Rd. in Bellmore/Wantagh
was there still today around noon or so on the east side of the island where
the briars are hanging over the water low.
Andrew
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The Common Gallinule at Mill Pond Park along Merrick Rd. in Bellmore/Wantagh
was there still today around noon or so on the east side of the island where
the briars are hanging over the water low.
Andrew
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I had it last weekend. At the time I thought it was a pale Common since I
didn't know the one there was a exilipes ssp. I was thinking hornemanni ssp.
since that it was I've seen here in the northeast.
Andrew
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I had it last weekend. At the time I thought it was a pale Common since I
didn't know the one there was a exilipes ssp. I was thinking hornemanni ssp.
since that it was I've seen here in the northeast.
Andrew
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Hi all,
Anyone know if the redpolls at Croton Pt. Park are still coming to the same
spot? I thought maybe since the 7+ inches of snow may have moved them to
somewhere else I'd ask. Didn't know if people were still putting out food for
them.
Thanks,
Andrew
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Hi all,
Anyone know if the redpolls at Croton Pt. Park are still coming to the same
spot? I thought maybe since the 7+ inches of snow may have moved them to
somewhere else I'd ask. Didn't know if people were still putting out food for
them.
Thanks,
Andrew
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2/6/21 - Croton Pt. Park, Croton-on-Hudson, NY
Time: 2pm to 5:15pm
10+ Horned Larks25+ Common Redpolls6+ Savannah Sparrows (3 different ssp.)3
Song Sparrows7+ White-throated Sparrows2 Bald Eagles1 Great Horned Owl (heard)1
Peregrine Falcon
Andrew
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2/6/21 - Croton Pt. Park, Croton-on-Hudson, NY
Time: 2pm to 5:15pm
10+ Horned Larks25+ Common Redpolls6+ Savannah Sparrows (3 different ssp.)3
Song Sparrows7+ White-throated Sparrows2 Bald Eagles1 Great Horned Owl (heard)1
Peregrine Falcon
Andrew
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The extralimital Redwing was seen all day today in Capisic Pond Park in
Portland, Maine. I also saw one of the two Dickcissels there and a Northern
Shrike. The Black-headed Grosbeak was seen briefly in the early morning but
not the rest of the day. A regular Patagonia Picnic Area Effect
The extralimital Redwing was seen all day today in Capisic Pond Park in
Portland, Maine. I also saw one of the two Dickcissels there and a Northern
Shrike. The Black-headed Grosbeak was seen briefly in the early morning but
not the rest of the day. A regular Patagonia Picnic Area Effect
In case anyone is interested the Ferruginous Hawk up in Orange Co. in New
Hampton area was last seen around 3pm or so along Celery Ave. and soon after on
Onion Rd. At least that's when I was there and it was seen.
Andrew
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In case anyone is interested the Ferruginous Hawk up in Orange Co. in New
Hampton area was last seen around 3pm or so along Celery Ave. and soon after on
Onion Rd. At least that's when I was there and it was seen.
Andrew
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Does anyone know if the towhee is still around Baldwin Park? I heard it was
seen again the other day but nobody posted it here. Is it still in the same
area? I heard it was with a fox sparrow, but they are being seen farther
towards the end of the path. Thanks much.
Andrew
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Does anyone know if the towhee is still around Baldwin Park? I heard it was
seen again the other day but nobody posted it here. Is it still in the same
area? I heard it was with a fox sparrow, but they are being seen farther
towards the end of the path. Thanks much.
Andrew
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No sign of the Spotted Towhee in Baldwin Town Park this am from dawn to 12
noon. After 16 hours of towhee searching this week I'm calling it quits. This
was one of if not the most difficult rarity I've searched for in years. Maybe
next time in 20 or 30 years when one shows up in NY:-(
Andrew
No sign of the Spotted Towhee in Baldwin Town Park this am from dawn to 12
noon. After 16 hours of towhee searching this week I'm calling it quits. This
was one of if not the most difficult rarity I've searched for in years. Maybe
next time in 20 or 30 years when one shows up in NY:-(
Andrew
12/21/20 - Croton Pt. Park, Croton-on-Hudson, NY
130+ Canada Geese2 American Black Ducks3 Great Blue Herons1 Cooper's Hawk1
Northern Harrier5 Bald Eagles30+ Horned Larks3 Black-capped Chickadees1 Gray
Catbird2 Northern Mockingbirds2 American Goldfinches3 Downy Woodpeckers1 Snow
Bunting3
12/21/20 - Croton Pt. Park, Croton-on-Hudson, NY
130+ Canada Geese2 American Black Ducks3 Great Blue Herons1 Cooper's Hawk1
Northern Harrier5 Bald Eagles30+ Horned Larks3 Black-capped Chickadees1 Gray
Catbird2 Northern Mockingbirds2 American Goldfinches3 Downy Woodpeckers1 Snow
Bunting3
Since it is a mega-rarity I figured I could report it here even though it's in
the Philly area. Went to see the Tundra Bean-Goose being seen at Springton
Reservoir and surrounding lawns in the area of Media, PA. Today I refound it
in the early am at Crum Creek Pond next to the water treatment
Since it is a mega-rarity I figured I could report it here even though it's in
the Philly area. Went to see the Tundra Bean-Goose being seen at Springton
Reservoir and surrounding lawns in the area of Media, PA. Today I refound it
in the early am at Crum Creek Pond next to the water treatment
The Western Tanager along 22nd. st. is still there as of this morning around
9am. Being seen across from the little park on 10th. and up on the High line.
Andrew
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The Western Tanager along 22nd. st. is still there as of this morning around
9am. Being seen across from the little park on 10th. and up on the High line.
Andrew
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I apologize. I meant County Rte. 62, not 16, on my report of last sunday. The
Barnacle goose was seen at the beginning of 62 not 16 near its intersection
with 12 past the pond on the left in the fields. Sorry:-(
Andrew
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I apologize. I meant County Rte. 62, not 16, on my report of last sunday. The
Barnacle goose was seen at the beginning of 62 not 16 near its intersection
with 12 past the pond on the left in the fields. Sorry:-(
Andrew
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12/6/20 - Co. Rte. 16 just past Co. Rte. 12 intersection, Minisink, NY
1 Merlin300+ Canada Geese (incl. one melanistic Canada)1 Barnacle Goose3
Barnacle/Canada Goose hybrids
- Oil City Rd. parking lot for Liberty Loop Trail, Wallkill River NWR, Pine
Island, NY
2 Sandhill Cranes1 Rough-legged
12/6/20 - Co. Rte. 16 just past Co. Rte. 12 intersection, Minisink, NY
1 Merlin300+ Canada Geese (incl. one melanistic Canada)1 Barnacle Goose3
Barnacle/Canada Goose hybrids
- Oil City Rd. parking lot for Liberty Loop Trail, Wallkill River NWR, Pine
Island, NY
2 Sandhill Cranes1 Rough-legged
Spent a few hours at Croton Pt. Park in Croton late this afternoon. Lots of
Yellow-rumped Warblers were around with one Palm Warbler and one late Blackpoll
Warbler. Also had a noisy American Kestrel on top of the landfill. Other than
that there were the usual birds.
Andrew
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Spent a few hours at Croton Pt. Park in Croton late this afternoon. Lots of
Yellow-rumped Warblers were around with one Palm Warbler and one late Blackpoll
Warbler. Also had a noisy American Kestrel on top of the landfill. Other than
that there were the usual birds.
Andrew
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I was surprised to see a pair of Black-throated Blue Warblers in my friends
backyard in Scarsdale in the same area as a month or so ago. Didn't catch the
male again luckily:-) This also may be the latest I've seen them. Nice treat.
Andrew
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I was surprised to see a pair of Black-throated Blue Warblers in my friends
backyard in Scarsdale in the same area as a month or so ago. Didn't catch the
male again luckily:-) This also may be the latest I've seen them. Nice treat.
Andrew
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No sign of the Fork-tailed Flycatcher at the Ashoken Reservoir as of 2:30pm.
Seems to have last been seen around 9:30am or so. I was there from 10:30am to
about 2:30pm with nothing. Did have several Common Loons, a Common Merganser,
Cooper's Hawk, Red-shouldered Hawk, Merlin, several
No sign of the Fork-tailed Flycatcher at the Ashoken Reservoir as of 2:30pm.
Seems to have last been seen around 9:30am or so. I was there from 10:30am to
about 2:30pm with nothing. Did have several Common Loons, a Common Merganser,
Cooper's Hawk, Red-shouldered Hawk, Merlin, several
If anyone sees this bird tomorrow PLEASE post it on this list. I'd love to go
see it. Amazing what that reservoir has attracted this year:-) Thanks.
Andrew
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If anyone sees this bird tomorrow PLEASE post it on this list. I'd love to go
see it. Amazing what that reservoir has attracted this year:-) Thanks.
Andrew
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Had a large flock of siskins or redpolls fly off from a tree in my yard this am
in Yonkers. they called a little but not the typical siskin call so not 100%
sure which they were. Looking to be a big finch winter. Also, while fishing
in Verplanck I had five flocks of brant going south low
Had a large flock of siskins or redpolls fly off from a tree in my yard this am
in Yonkers. they called a little but not the typical siskin call so not 100%
sure which they were. Looking to be a big finch winter. Also, while fishing
in Verplanck I had five flocks of brant going south low
I haven't seen this posted, but today I saw that starting July this year the
lot at the Echo Boat Launch site is no longer open the the public for free.
Another snobby town taking away free public parking from us, surprise surprise.
If you are a resident you can park for free with a permit
I haven't seen this posted, but today I saw that starting July this year the
lot at the Echo Boat Launch site is no longer open the the public for free.
Another snobby town taking away free public parking from us, surprise surprise.
If you are a resident you can park for free with a permit
Had a Yellow-bellied Flycatcher in a preserve off of Nichols Rd. and east of
the Putnam Co. Veterans Mem. Park. Don't know the name of the preserve, but
the entrance is just east of Gypsy Trails Farm.
Andrew
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Had a Yellow-bellied Flycatcher in a preserve off of Nichols Rd. and east of
the Putnam Co. Veterans Mem. Park. Don't know the name of the preserve, but
the entrance is just east of Gypsy Trails Farm.
Andrew
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Saw an immature Little Blue Heron at Twin Lakes Park in Eastchester, NY. It
was with a Green Heron and Great Egret.
Andrew
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Saw an immature Little Blue Heron at Twin Lakes Park in Eastchester, NY. It
was with a Green Heron and Great Egret.
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Went to look today for the White Pelican at the Ashoken Reservoir that was
reported on ebird but never here hoping to get it and boy were we in luck
today. Finally got it around 1:30pm on a sandbar point directly across from
Woodstock Dike viewed from Dike Rd. Went to view it on the dike and
Went to look today for the White Pelican at the Ashoken Reservoir that was
reported on ebird but never here hoping to get it and boy were we in luck
today. Finally got it around 1:30pm on a sandbar point directly across from
Woodstock Dike viewed from Dike Rd. Went to view it on the dike and
I know it's extralimital, but today while at Bartholomew's Cobble in Ashley
Falls, MA, I had a Myiarchus flycatcher across from the parking lot along the
trail just past the big elm before the trail goes up hill into the woods. It
seemed to be a little smaller than a Great Crested Flycatcher
I know it's extralimital, but today while at Bartholomew's Cobble in Ashley
Falls, MA, I had a Myiarchus flycatcher across from the parking lot along the
trail just past the big elm before the trail goes up hill into the woods. It
seemed to be a little smaller than a Great Crested Flycatcher
The Red-breasted NUthatches are coming through. Even though my idiot neighbors
cut down their huge spruce earlier this year I had a single Red-breasted in
their yard today. Seem to come by every year about this time.
Andrew
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The Red-breasted NUthatches are coming through. Even though my idiot neighbors
cut down their huge spruce earlier this year I had a single Red-breasted in
their yard today. Seem to come by every year about this time.
Andrew
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Pretty amazing that there were two Swallow-tailed Kites at Sandy Hook, NJ, at
the same time as the two in Orleans Co., NY. Cool stuff.
Andrew
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Pretty amazing that there were two Swallow-tailed Kites at Sandy Hook, NJ, at
the same time as the two in Orleans Co., NY. Cool stuff.
Andrew
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I went to Liberty Loop Trail at Wallkill River NWR this am and there was no
sign of the cranes there. Does anyone know if they are still around and/or did
the babies from the second clutch survive? I was hoping to see them today.
Hope they survived.
Andrew
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I went to Liberty Loop Trail at Wallkill River NWR this am and there was no
sign of the cranes there. Does anyone know if they are still around and/or did
the babies from the second clutch survive? I was hoping to see them today.
Hope they survived.
Andrew
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By the way this park is not open until 7am even though it's supposed to be open
by sunrise. I got there at 5:45am and had to wait til that time before the
gate was unlocked. I found the probable Western Meadowlark loosely hanging out
with a flock of starlings, Red-winged Blackbirds and an
By the way this park is not open until 7am even though it's supposed to be open
by sunrise. I got there at 5:45am and had to wait til that time before the
gate was unlocked. I found the probable Western Meadowlark loosely hanging out
with a flock of starlings, Red-winged Blackbirds and an
6/26/20 - Liberty Loop Trail, Wallkill River NWR, Pine Island/Vernon Twp., NY/NJ
many Wood Ducks (of all ages)several Mallards6 Canada Geese1 Pied-billed Grebe1
Yellow-bellied Cuckoo1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird1 Virginia Rail8+ Common
Gallinules4 SANDHILL CRANES (including 2 little cranelings:-),
6/26/20 - Liberty Loop Trail, Wallkill River NWR, Pine Island/Vernon Twp., NY/NJ
many Wood Ducks (of all ages)several Mallards6 Canada Geese1 Pied-billed Grebe1
Yellow-bellied Cuckoo1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird1 Virginia Rail8+ Common
Gallinules4 SANDHILL CRANES (including 2 little cranelings:-),
While out fishing in Verplanck today I saw an adult Snow Goose with the usual
Canadas and Mallards that hang out at the Steamboat Waterfront Park at the end
of Hardie St. That's where an immature was a couple of winters ago. This
adult has a busted wing so pretty obvious why it's around.
While out fishing in Verplanck today I saw an adult Snow Goose with the usual
Canadas and Mallards that hang out at the Steamboat Waterfront Park at the end
of Hardie St. That's where an immature was a couple of winters ago. This
adult has a busted wing so pretty obvious why it's around.
6/13/20 - Liberty Loop Trail, Wallkill River NWR, NY/NJ
1 Sandhill Crane (male was in same place as last time and eventually walked
over to where the female is on her nest)2 Least Bitterns100+ Wood Ducks (of all
different ages all in southern most impoundment)1 Brown Thrasher3 Bobolinks4
Marsh
6/13/20 - Liberty Loop Trail, Wallkill River NWR, NY/NJ
1 Sandhill Crane (male was in same place as last time and eventually walked
over to where the female is on her nest)2 Least Bitterns100+ Wood Ducks (of all
different ages all in southern most impoundment)1 Brown Thrasher3 Bobolinks4
Marsh
My buddy who lives on Macy Rd. in Briarcliff Manor just told me that while
sitting out on his deck the other evening a family of small owls came into the
yard and perched on the various fence posts in his back yard and periodically
went down to grab something. Sounded like it could only be a
My buddy who lives on Macy Rd. in Briarcliff Manor just told me that while
sitting out on his deck the other evening a family of small owls came into the
yard and perched on the various fence posts in his back yard and periodically
went down to grab something. Sounded like it could only be a
6/7/20 - Bear Spring Mtn. WMA, Walton, NY
1 Alder Flycatcher2 Willow Flycatchers2 Ovenbirds2 Northern Waterthrushes3
Black-and-white Warblers2 MOURNING WARBLERS4+ Common Yellowthroats3 American
Redstarts1 Northern Parula3 Magnolia Warblers4+ Blackburnian Warblers1 Yellow
Warbler4 Chestnut-sided
6/7/20 - Bear Spring Mtn. WMA, Walton, NY
1 Alder Flycatcher2 Willow Flycatchers2 Ovenbirds2 Northern Waterthrushes3
Black-and-white Warblers2 MOURNING WARBLERS4+ Common Yellowthroats3 American
Redstarts1 Northern Parula3 Magnolia Warblers4+ Blackburnian Warblers1 Yellow
Warbler4 Chestnut-sided
Hi all,
Spent from 5pm to 9:30pm looking for rails and trying to see what the cranes
were up to. No luck on the Soras or Kings (if they are still breeding here),
but did have a Virginia briefly call during the day. I wonder if the rails
there start calling at 10pm like they do in CT? I
Hi all,
Spent from 5pm to 9:30pm looking for rails and trying to see what the cranes
were up to. No luck on the Soras or Kings (if they are still breeding here),
but did have a Virginia briefly call during the day. I wonder if the rails
there start calling at 10pm like they do in CT? I
Just saw a post on Facebook with a ok photo of what looked like an adult
Trumpeter Swan at Partridge Run WMA in Middleburgh in Schoharie Co. A very
nice bird for that area. My old stomping grounds.
Andrew
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20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3
Yonkers, Westchester
Just saw a post on Facebook with a ok photo of what looked like an adult
Trumpeter Swan at Partridge Run WMA in Middleburgh in Schoharie Co. A very
nice bird for that area. My old stomping grounds.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist
20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3
Yonkers, Westchester
I was at Liberty Loop Trail at Wallkill River NWR yesterday and had the
resident pair of Sandhill Cranes close by the northern part of the trail near
the lot. Supposedly they had chicks but is did not see any and they did not
act like they had any so I guess it's probable breeding since they
I was at Liberty Loop Trail at Wallkill River NWR yesterday and had the
resident pair of Sandhill Cranes close by the northern part of the trail near
the lot. Supposedly they had chicks but is did not see any and they did not
act like they had any so I guess it's probable breeding since they
5/16/20 - Doodletown Rd., Bear Mtn. S.P., Stony Pt., NY
3 Mourning Doves1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird2 Black Vultures5 Turkey Vultures1
Bald Eagle1 Red-bellied Woodpecker2 Pileated Woodpeckers1 Northern Flicker1 or
2 Olive-sided Flycatchers1 Eastern Wood-Pewee1 Willow Flycatcher1 Least
5/16/20 - Doodletown Rd., Bear Mtn. S.P., Stony Pt., NY
3 Mourning Doves1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird2 Black Vultures5 Turkey Vultures1
Bald Eagle1 Red-bellied Woodpecker2 Pileated Woodpeckers1 Northern Flicker1 or
2 Olive-sided Flycatchers1 Eastern Wood-Pewee1 Willow Flycatcher1 Least
While at Sterling Forest S.P. in Tuxedo today on the Ironwood Dr. powerline ROW
I had a family of five ravens on a cliff ledge. There were three young and two
adults.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist
20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3
Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York 10705-4780
While at Sterling Forest S.P. in Tuxedo today on the Ironwood Dr. powerline ROW
I had a family of five ravens on a cliff ledge. There were three young and two
adults.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist
20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3
Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York 10705-4780
Not the best photos so hard to tell but the right one looks like a whooper.
I'm sure it's an escape, though remotely possible vagrants. Still a nice bird
to see.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist
20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3
Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York 10705-4780
Not the best photos so hard to tell but the right one looks like a whooper.
I'm sure it's an escape, though remotely possible vagrants. Still a nice bird
to see.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist
20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3
Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York 10705-4780
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