[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Re: [BIRDWG01] Western Flycatcher: two species or one?

Forwarded Message Subject: Re: [BIRDWG01] Western Flycatcher: two species or one? Date: Sun, 22 Nov 2015 17:53:43 -0800 From: Andrew Rush Reply-To: Andrew Rush To: birdw...@listserv.ksu.edu Hello all, Because I am the primary author

[nysbirds-l] Yesterday's Cave Swallows at Venetian Shores Park - a few photos

In response to some requests, here are some photos that I took yesterday (Sunday, November 15, 2015) as I and some other lucky people got to enjoy both the sunshine and the beautiful Cave Swallows flying around at Venetian Shores Park in Lindenhurst, Long Island.

[nysbirds-l] Yesterday's Cave Swallows at Venetian Shores Park - a few photos

In response to some requests, here are some photos that I took yesterday (Sunday, November 15, 2015) as I and some other lucky people got to enjoy both the sunshine and the beautiful Cave Swallows flying around at Venetian Shores Park in Lindenhurst, Long Island.

Re: [ebirdsnyc] RE: [nysbirds-l] 19 Oct: Central Pk Sora continues -How to help the Sora

they don't have to navigate the canyons of NYC. Rita So, the challenge will be to find a proper way to capture it so as not to stress or injure it, which, as Rich said, will not be easy. Then, it can be taken to the Wild Bird Fund. Ardith Bondi On 10/25/15 6:38 PM, Richard Guthrie richardpguth

Re: [ebirdsnyc] RE: [nysbirds-l] 19 Oct: Central Pk Sora continues -How to help the Sora

they don't have to navigate the canyons of NYC. Rita So, the challenge will be to find a proper way to capture it so as not to stress or injure it, which, as Rich said, will not be easy. Then, it can be taken to the Wild Bird Fund. Ardith Bondi On 10/25/15 6:38 PM, Richard Guthrie richardpguth

[nysbirds-l] Vesper Sparrow still on same rocks

NW of north ball fields but east of westernmost ball field in Central Park. Ardith Bondi NYC www.ardithbondi.com Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Vesper Sparrow still on same rocks

NW of north ball fields but east of westernmost ball field in Central Park. Ardith Bondi NYC www.ardithbondi.com Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [nysbirds-l] 19 Oct: Central Pk Sora continues

it is struggling, which it did not appear to be yesterday, someone will go up from WBF to try to retrieve it for rehabilitation. Since there are so many eyes on it, any problems should be recognized pretty quickly. Ardith Bondi On 10/19/15 12:40 PM, Karen Fung wrote: I was just informed that the Sora

Re: [nysbirds-l] 19 Oct: Central Pk Sora continues

it is struggling, which it did not appear to be yesterday, someone will go up from WBF to try to retrieve it for rehabilitation. Since there are so many eyes on it, any problems should be recognized pretty quickly. Ardith Bondi On 10/19/15 12:40 PM, Karen Fung wrote: I was just informed that the Sora

Re: [nysbirds-l] banded Caspian Tern -received banding information

Already received the info for the tern. Thought it might be of interest since I know a lot of people saw that bird. It was banded on 6/23/2008 when it was too young to fly in Little Galloo I, Lk Ontario, 10 mi west of Henderson Harbor, Jefferson County, NY Ardith Bondi On 9/18/15 9:53 AM

[nysbirds-l] banded Caspian Tern

Looking at my photos, one of the Caspian Terns seen on Monday, Sept 14, on the sand bar by the Jones Beach Coast Guard Station had a pale yellow band on its left leg which read N2. Unfortunately, the silver (gray?) band on the right leg was both partially obscured by a gull's tail and far

Re: [nysbirds-l] banded Caspian Tern -received banding information

Already received the info for the tern. Thought it might be of interest since I know a lot of people saw that bird. It was banded on 6/23/2008 when it was too young to fly in Little Galloo I, Lk Ontario, 10 mi west of Henderson Harbor, Jefferson County, NY Ardith Bondi On 9/18/15 9:53 AM

Re: [nysbirds-l] Banded Little Blue Heron at JBWR

> Band return results are always interesting. > > So, where is Elders Marsh? Safe to assume it's close to Jamaica Bay? > > Rich > >> On Sat, Sep 12, 2015 at 4:53 PM, Ardith Bondi wrote: >> Hi Steve- >> >> That same Little Blue was there last Sunday.

Re: [nysbirds-l] Banded Little Blue Heron at JBWR

is 1146 94 630. It must like the East Pond. The same day, I also had a Little Blue at Plumb Beach, but it wasn't banded. Ardith Bondi NYC www.ardithbondi.com Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 12, 2015, at 4:18 PM, Steve Walter wrote: > > I photographed an immature Little Blue Heron w

Re: [nysbirds-l] Banded Little Blue Heron at JBWR

> wrote: > > Interesting. > > Band return results are always interesting. > > So, where is Elders Marsh? Safe to assume it's close to Jamaica Bay? > > Rich > >> On Sat, Sep 12, 2015 at 4:53 PM, Ardith Bondi <ard...@earthlink.net> wrote: >> Hi Steve- >

Re: [nysbirds-l] Banded Little Blue Heron at JBWR

is 1146 94 630. It must like the East Pond. The same day, I also had a Little Blue at Plumb Beach, but it wasn't banded. Ardith Bondi NYC www.ardithbondi.com Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 12, 2015, at 4:18 PM, Steve Walter <swalte...@verizon.net> wrote: > > I photographed an

Re: [nysbirds-l] Red Phalarope still present this morning as of about 10 am

-Ch2I6Q1C Ardith Bondi On 7/22/15 10:27 PM, Ardith Bondi wrote: I did not see any Fowler's toads today, but saw several last week. The rangers also told me that they are trying to keep track of the population numbers for the Hog-nosed snake, so if you see one, you might let them know where

Re: [nysbirds-l] Red Phalarope still present this morning as of about 10 am

-Ch2I6Q1C Ardith Bondi On 7/22/15 10:27 PM, Ardith Bondi wrote: I did not see any Fowler's toads today, but saw several last week. The rangers also told me that they are trying to keep track of the population numbers for the Hog-nosed snake, so if you see one, you might let them know where

Re: [nysbirds-l] Red Phalarope still present this morning as of about 10 am

snake normally found out there is a garter snake. Ardith Bondi On 7/22/15 1:48 PM, steve rosenthal wrote: I haven't checked this year, but usually there are lots of juvenile Fowler's toads in the sandy areas near the fishermen's parking area past the Coast Guard station. Never have figured out

[nysbirds-l] Red Phalarope still present this morning as of about 10 am

A novel find on my way between the WE Nature Center and the blind, was an Eastern Hog-nosed Snake (rangers in NC helped me ID it). My first Jones Beach snake. Unfortunately, it took off too fast for a portrait. Ardith Bondi NYC www.ardithbondi.com Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info

[nysbirds-l] Red Phalarope still present this morning as of about 10 am

A novel find on my way between the WE Nature Center and the blind, was an Eastern Hog-nosed Snake (rangers in NC helped me ID it). My first Jones Beach snake. Unfortunately, it took off too fast for a portrait. Ardith Bondi NYC www.ardithbondi.com Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info

Re: [nysbirds-l] Red Phalarope still present this morning as of about 10 am

snake normally found out there is a garter snake. Ardith Bondi On 7/22/15 1:48 PM, steve rosenthal wrote: I haven't checked this year, but usually there are lots of juvenile Fowler's toads in the sandy areas near the fishermen's parking area past the Coast Guard station. Never have figured out

[nysbirds-l] Northern Harrier nesting at Jones Beach?

that. Ardith Bondi -- 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) http

[nysbirds-l] Northern Harrier nesting at Jones Beach?

that. Ardith Bondi -- 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) http

[nysbirds-l] interesting Beach Birds Feb. 26, 2015

Peter Post and I (Ardith Bondi) drove Jones Beach Ocean Parkway looking for ROUGH-LEGGED HAWKS. We found one dark morph between Gilgo Beach and Oak Beach, as has been reported a few times, which caught something and went out on the bay ice to eat it. No good photos, but some good looks. Passed

[nysbirds-l] interesting Beach Birds Feb. 26, 2015

Peter Post and I (Ardith Bondi) drove Jones Beach Ocean Parkway looking for ROUGH-LEGGED HAWKS. We found one dark morph between Gilgo Beach and Oak Beach, as has been reported a few times, which caught something and went out on the bay ice to eat it. No good photos, but some good looks. Passed

Re: [nysbirds-l] Lapland Longspur

in the WEII parking lot, and the cops were nowhere to be found. Go figure. Ardith Bondi On 1/31/15 8:32 PM, Jim Osterlund wrote: Have not the park police forces ceased to exist as a separate entity, having been absorbed into their respective county police forces? There might be some

Re: [nysbirds-l] Lapland Longspur

in the WEII parking lot, and the cops were nowhere to be found. Go figure. Ardith Bondi On 1/31/15 8:32 PM, Jim Osterlund wrote: Have not the park police forces ceased to exist as a separate entity, having been absorbed into their respective county police forces? There might be some

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cassin's Kingbird-NO

I drove around the garden a few times today, starting at noon, looking for it and missed, as well. Ardith Bondi On 1/11/15 7:12 PM, Rob Jett wrote: Spent a little over an hour with others today scouring the kingbird's usual hangout at Floyd Bennett Field but came up empty. I'm still holding

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cassin's Kingbird-NO

I drove around the garden a few times today, starting at noon, looking for it and missed, as well. Ardith Bondi On 1/11/15 7:12 PM, Rob Jett wrote: Spent a little over an hour with others today scouring the kingbird's usual hangout at Floyd Bennett Field but came up empty. I'm still holding

Re: [nysbirds-l] NYS Parks Empire Passport Cyber Monday Deal - extended through Tuesday

They have also added 24 hours to the deal because of the problems this morning. I had no trouble this evening, though. Ardith Bondi On 12/1/14 1:37 PM, Ken Thompson wrote: The website is now functioning correctly, go get em On Mon, Dec 1, 2014 at 12:43 PM, SUSAN HERBST mailto:susie

Re: [nysbirds-l] NYS Parks Empire Passport Cyber Monday Deal - extended through Tuesday

They have also added 24 hours to the deal because of the problems this morning. I had no trouble this evening, though. Ardith Bondi On 12/1/14 1:37 PM, Ken Thompson wrote: The website is now functioning correctly, go get em On Mon, Dec 1, 2014 at 12:43 PM, SUSAN HERBST susie...@optonline.net

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [JERSEYBI] VERMILLION Flycatcher

Thought this might interest a few New Yorkers. Ardith Bondi Hi All, A 1st year male Vermillion Flycatcher is currently putting on a great show at Rea's Farm " the beanery" in Cape May. Good Birding! Mike Cape May Point List archives: https://lists.princeton.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=je

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [JERSEYBI] VERMILLION Flycatcher

Thought this might interest a few New Yorkers. Ardith Bondi Hi All, A 1st year male Vermillion Flycatcher is currently putting on a great show at Rea's Farm the beanery in Cape May. Good Birding! Mike Cape May Point List archives: https://lists.princeton.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=jerseybi How

[nysbirds-l] photos of Plum Beach N. Wheatear

In case it may be helpful to anyone who wants to further study the plumage of the Plum Beach Northern Wheatear, I've put up an assortment of photos of the bird that I took on Monday. http://ardithbondi.com/page122.html Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] photos of Plum Beach N. Wheatear

In case it may be helpful to anyone who wants to further study the plumage of the Plum Beach Northern Wheatear, I've put up an assortment of photos of the bird that I took on Monday. http://ardithbondi.com/page122.html Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Plum Beach Northern Wheatear

Another thing I forgot to mention on this list is that while several of us were watching the Wheatear yesterday, it was calling repeatedly (high-pitched whistle). Ardith Bondi Forwarded Message Subject: [nysbirds-l] Plum Beach Northern Wheatear Date: Mon, 6 Oct 2014 18:27

Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Plum Beach Northern Wheatear

Another thing I forgot to mention on this list is that while several of us were watching the Wheatear yesterday, it was calling repeatedly (high-pitched whistle). Ardith Bondi Forwarded Message Subject: [nysbirds-l] Plum Beach Northern Wheatear Date: Mon, 6 Oct 2014 18:27

[nysbirds-l] Plum Beach Northern Wheatear

gusting to 28. Where the bird was sitting, it was probably somewhat protected, but we weren't. Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

Re:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] Northern Wheatear still at Plumb Beach

As of 2pm, disappeared again. Checked with some windsurfers. They've clocked the wind speed as 21, gusting to 28. Ardith NYC www.ardithbondi.com Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 6, 2014, at 1:58 PM, Ardith Bondi wrote: > > Now it's sitting in old spot making peeping noises. Maybe it

Re:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] Northern Wheatear still at Plumb Beach

Now it's sitting in old spot making peeping noises. Maybe its figured out that it's lost. Blowing about 35 out here. Ardith NYC www.ardithbondi.com Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 6, 2014, at 10:22 AM, 'Joe DiCostanzo' jdic...@nyc.rr.com [ebirdsnyc] > wrote: > > Dale Dancis just called me

[nysbirds-l] Plum Beach Northern Wheatear

gusting to 28. Where the bird was sitting, it was probably somewhat protected, but we weren't. Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] wheatear status today? So far, NO.

Ardith NYC www.ardithbondi.com Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 3, 2014, at 9:04 AM, David Klauber wrote: > > Any reports today, positive or negative? > -- > NYSbirds-L List Info: > Welcome and Basics > Rules and Information > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > Archives: > The Mail Archive >

Re: [nysbirds-l] wheatear status today? So far, NO.

Ardith NYC www.ardithbondi.com Sent from my iPhone On Oct 3, 2014, at 9:04 AM, David Klauber davehawk...@msn.com wrote: Any reports today, positive or negative? -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail

Re: [nysbirds-l] N. Wheater YES

Bird still in same area at 5:50pm. Ardith Bondi & Peter Post NYC www.ardithbondi.com Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 2, 2014, at 11:43 AM, Arie Gilbert wrote: > > .on wooden structures in marsh > > For this location, click on the link below, or copy it and place it in a web

Re: [nysbirds-l] N. Wheater YES

Bird still in same area at 5:50pm. Ardith Bondi Peter Post NYC www.ardithbondi.com Sent from my iPhone On Oct 2, 2014, at 11:43 AM, Arie Gilbert ariegilb...@optonline.net wrote: .on wooden structures in marsh For this location, click on the link below, or copy it and place it in a web

Re: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown

I haven't yet seen a photo of the rattlesnake from this weekend, but I photographed this one on Lemmon Road on May 15, 2009. http://ardithbondi.com/pictures/slide1717.jpg Same family? It's a pretty colored Timber Rattler. Ardith Bondi On 5/26/14 8:22 PM, Rick wrote: Don’t pet them indeed

Re: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown

I haven't yet seen a photo of the rattlesnake from this weekend, but I photographed this one on Lemmon Road on May 15, 2009. http://ardithbondi.com/pictures/slide1717.jpg Same family? It's a pretty colored Timber Rattler. Ardith Bondi On 5/26/14 8:22 PM, Rick wrote: Don’t pet them indeed

[nysbirds-l] Clay-colored Sparrow

Near W85th St entrance to Central Park by rocks in meadow east of playground. Often visible from footpath. I saw 2 here this morning but only 1 now. Didn't post earlier b/c I thought they flew off. Ardith Bondi now here with Peter Post NYC www.ardithbondi.com Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds

[nysbirds-l] Clay-colored Sparrow

Near W85th St entrance to Central Park by rocks in meadow east of playground. Often visible from footpath. I saw 2 here this morning but only 1 now. Didn't post earlier b/c I thought they flew off. Ardith Bondi now here with Peter Post NYC www.ardithbondi.com Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds

Re: [nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 4/10, & prior days

contingent at the Oven after 6:15 this evening. The Snipe followers were further entertained by several Golden-crowned Kinglets flitting about. Ardith Bondi On 4/10/14 8:00 PM, Thomas Fiore wrote: Thurs. 10 April, Wed. 9 April, & Tues., 8 April, & prior, 2014 Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. Cit

Re: [nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 4/10, prior days

contingent at the Oven after 6:15 this evening. The Snipe followers were further entertained by several Golden-crowned Kinglets flitting about. Ardith Bondi On 4/10/14 8:00 PM, Thomas Fiore wrote: Thurs. 10 April, Wed. 9 April, Tues., 8 April, prior, 2014 Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City Thurs

[nysbirds-l] American Wigeon still on Reservoir in Central Park

SE corner near pumphouse with big swirl of No Shovelers Ardith NYC www.ardithbondi.com Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] American Wigeon still on Reservoir in Central Park

SE corner near pumphouse with big swirl of No Shovelers Ardith NYC www.ardithbondi.com Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [ebirdsnyc] Central Park, Sunday, Mar. 2, Reservoir and some of the Ramble

Since no one gave a report, I thought I'd post for the birds I saw and a few that were seen by others and reported to me. Ardith Bondi Canada Goose Wood Duck (5) Gadwall American Black Duck Mallard Northern Shoveler Red-breasted Merganser (unusual - 1 male on the Reservoir) American Coot (2

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [ebirdsnyc] Central Park, Sunday, Mar. 2, Reservoir and some of the Ramble

Since no one gave a report, I thought I'd post for the birds I saw and a few that were seen by others and reported to me. Ardith Bondi Canada Goose Wood Duck (5) Gadwall American Black Duck Mallard Northern Shoveler Red-breasted Merganser (unusual - 1 male on the Reservoir) American Coot (2

[nysbirds-l] Hawk ID conclusion and thanks

chin - thought of as thicker on RSHA than on BWHA, and streaks on chest are distributed more evenly across on RSHA and darker at the sides on BWHA - although that is not always a constant. The overwhelming conclusion is that this bird is an immature Red-shouldered Hawk. Thank you again, Ardith

[nysbirds-l] Hawk ID conclusion and thanks

chin - thought of as thicker on RSHA than on BWHA, and streaks on chest are distributed more evenly across on RSHA and darker at the sides on BWHA - although that is not always a constant. The overwhelming conclusion is that this bird is an immature Red-shouldered Hawk. Thank you again, Ardith

[nysbirds-l] Hawk ID question/discussion

Does anyone want to comment further on that? All the comments so far are very much appreciated. Thanks, Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Hawk ID question/discussion

Does anyone want to comment further on that? All the comments so far are very much appreciated. Thanks, Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Hawk ID?

Any opinions as to the ID of this hawk? I photographed it yesterday at Croton Point Park and think it's probably a juvenile Red-shouldered, but I'd appreciate others' input. http://ardithbondi.com/pictures/slide4533.jpg Thanks, Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Hawk ID?

Any opinions as to the ID of this hawk? I photographed it yesterday at Croton Point Park and think it's probably a juvenile Red-shouldered, but I'd appreciate others' input. http://ardithbondi.com/pictures/slide4533.jpg Thanks, Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] NYTimes.com: Tracking the Snowy Owl Migration in Real Time - NYTimes.com

If you, like I, would not have seen this article unless a NYT reporter sent you a link, I thought I'd post it for those of you who might have missed it. Ardith Bondi http://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/12/19/tracking-the-snowy-owl-migration-in-real-time/?_r=0 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] NYTimes.com: Tracking the Snowy Owl Migration in Real Time - NYTimes.com

If you, like I, would not have seen this article unless a NYT reporter sent you a link, I thought I'd post it for those of you who might have missed it. Ardith Bondi http://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/12/19/tracking-the-snowy-owl-migration-in-real-time/?_r=0 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Petition to spare Snowies reached 3000 signatures and made the NY Times

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/10/nyregion/snowy-owls-to-be-trapped-instead-of-shot-at-new-york-area-airports.html?_r=0 Ardith -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Petition to spare Snowies reached 3000 signatures and made the NY Times

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/10/nyregion/snowy-owls-to-be-trapped-instead-of-shot-at-new-york-area-airports.html?_r=0 Ardith -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Re: [JERSEYBI] My Take on Snowy Owl

I think this discussion is worthy of posting for NYSBirders as well. Ardith Bondi Original Message Subject: Re: [JERSEYBI] My Take on Snowy Owl Date: Sun, 8 Dec 2013 12:58:46 -0500 From: Steve Mattan Reply-To: Steve Mattan To: jerse...@lists.princeton.edu With respect

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Re: [JERSEYBI] My Take on Snowy Owl

I think this discussion is worthy of posting for NYSBirders as well. Ardith Bondi Original Message Subject: Re: [JERSEYBI] My Take on Snowy Owl Date: Sun, 8 Dec 2013 12:58:46 -0500 From: Steve Mattan stevemat...@comcast.net Reply-To: Steve Mattan stevemat...@comcast.net

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: snowy owl question

James O'brien requested that I post his response to my query. Ardith Original Message Subject:snowy owl question Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2013 22:45:19 -0500 From: James O'Brien To: ard...@earthlink.net I saw your post on njbirds and had some info that you might

Re: [nysbirds-l] are Snowy Owls really primarily diurnal hunters??

bonus. Ardith Bondi On 12/4/13 8:49 PM, Angus Wilson wrote: As others have said already, being a high-arctic breeder Snowy Owls really have no choice but to hunt in daylight because there is little or no night during the summer. This, I would guess, is what the textbooks are referring

Re: [nysbirds-l] are Snowy Owls really primarily diurnal hunters??

, 2013 6:53 AM To: Ardith Bondi; Tim Dunn Cc: NYSBIRDS; JerseyBirds Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] are Snowy Owls really primarily diurnal hunters?? Wasn't there a paper in the Kingbird some years ago that described a Snowy Owl at Jones Beach that would sit in the dunes and periodically fly out over

Re: [nysbirds-l] are Snowy Owls really primarily diurnal hunters??

, 2013 6:53 AM To: Ardith Bondi; Tim Dunn Cc: NYSBIRDS; JerseyBirds Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] are Snowy Owls really primarily diurnal hunters?? Wasn't there a paper in the Kingbird some years ago that described a Snowy Owl at Jones Beach that would sit in the dunes and periodically fly out over

Re: [nysbirds-l] are Snowy Owls really primarily diurnal hunters??

ressed for food, and thus active in daylight. Healthy birds are mainly nocturnal, like other owls." Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon NY Sent from my iPhone On Dec 3, 2013, at 11:01 AM, Ardith Bondi wrote: A number of guides I have read indicate that Snowy Owls are primarily diurnal hunters. My

[nysbirds-l] are Snowy Owls really primarily diurnal hunters??

other owls are known to do? Ardith Bondi NYC -- 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

[nysbirds-l] are Snowy Owls really primarily diurnal hunters??

other owls are known to do? Ardith Bondi NYC -- 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

Re: [nysbirds-l] are Snowy Owls really primarily diurnal hunters??

that they developed a reputation for being diurnal hunters because they live in the arctic and have to hunt during long summer hours of daylight. And, given the option, they will do what most other owls are known to do? Ardith Bondi NYC -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] [JERSEYBI] Snowy Owl Spotted Perched On Bermuda Roof

This was posted on JerseyBirds. Shows how far the Snowy Owls are moving. We're not the only ones seeing them. Ardith Bondi NYC http://bernews.com/2013/11/snowy-owl-spotted-on-bermuda-roof/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] [JERSEYBI] Snowy Owl Spotted Perched On Bermuda Roof

This was posted on JerseyBirds. Shows how far the Snowy Owls are moving. We're not the only ones seeing them. Ardith Bondi NYC http://bernews.com/2013/11/snowy-owl-spotted-on-bermuda-roof/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

Re:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] The New York Botanical Garden

Several additions that I saw there yesterday along with most of the others that Debbie reported. Winter Wren Common Yellowthroat - m and f Red-breasted Nuthatch - lots of them The Kingfisher (a female) was still flying around Ardith Bondi On 10/26/13 9:33 PM, editcon...@aol.com wrote: Very

Re:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] The New York Botanical Garden

Several additions that I saw there yesterday along with most of the others that Debbie reported. Winter Wren Common Yellowthroat - m and f Red-breasted Nuthatch - lots of them The Kingfisher (a female) was still flying around Ardith Bondi On 10/26/13 9:33 PM, editcon...@aol.com wrote: Very

[nysbirds-l] Nickerson Piping Plovers

I passed two juvenile Piping Plovers running around the dunes as I was leaving Nickerson Beach around 10 this morning. I believe it's a couple of weeks late for them to still be here. According to NYC Bird Report, the latest date they were reported at Breezy Point was August 15. Ardith Bondi

[nysbirds-l] Nickerson Piping Plovers

I passed two juvenile Piping Plovers running around the dunes as I was leaving Nickerson Beach around 10 this morning. I believe it's a couple of weeks late for them to still be here. According to NYC Bird Report, the latest date they were reported at Breezy Point was August 15. Ardith Bondi

[nysbirds-l] molting Gadwall photo

a "sitting duck" http://ardithbondi.com/slideshow55.html#1 or http://ardithbondi.com/pictures/slide4303.jpg Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastB

[nysbirds-l] molting Gadwall photo

duck http://ardithbondi.com/slideshow55.html#1 or http://ardithbondi.com/pictures/slide4303.jpg Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re:[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [ebirdsnyc] Re: Red-necked Phalarope - Hudson River Park, West Village, Manhattan - No

Doug Futuyma asked me to post the following- "I searched for it without success between Pier 25 and Pier 45 this morning, around 7 a.m." Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirds

Re:[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [ebirdsnyc] Re: Red-necked Phalarope - Hudson River Park, West Village, Manhattan - No

Doug Futuyma asked me to post the following- I searched for it without success between Pier 25 and Pier 45 this morning, around 7 a.m. Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [ebirdsnyc] Re: Red-necked Phalarope - Hudson River Park, West Village, Manhattan (Yes)

By kayaks. Ardith Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Ardith Bondi > Date: August 18, 2013 4:49:10 PM EDT > To: Anders Peltomaa > Subject: Re: [ebirdsnyc] Re: Red-necked Phalarope - Hudson River Park, West > Village, Manhattan (Yes) > > Is just be

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [ebirdsnyc] Re: Red-necked Phalarope - Hudson River Park, West Village, Manhattan (Yes)

By kayaks. Ardith Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Ardith Bondi ard...@earthlink.net Date: August 18, 2013 4:49:10 PM EDT To: Anders Peltomaa anders.pelto...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [ebirdsnyc] Re: Red-necked Phalarope - Hudson River Park, West Village, Manhattan (Yes

[nysbirds-l] photos of yesterday's Marbled Godwits at Cupsogue

http://ardithbondi.com/slideshow55.html#0 and two more to the right Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http

[nysbirds-l] photos of yesterday's Marbled Godwits at Cupsogue

http://ardithbondi.com/slideshow55.html#0 and two more to the right Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http

[nysbirds-l] American Redstart at Jamaica Bay

This seems early, so I thought I'd mention it. I saw an American Redstart this morning at John's Pond. Also there were a Northern Waterthrush and a big flock of Glossy Ibis. A ranger pointed out that the Ibis have been favoring that location since "Sandy". Ardith Bondi -- NYSbi

[nysbirds-l] American Redstart at Jamaica Bay

This seems early, so I thought I'd mention it. I saw an American Redstart this morning at John's Pond. Also there were a Northern Waterthrush and a big flock of Glossy Ibis. A ranger pointed out that the Ibis have been favoring that location since Sandy. Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info

Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Red-necked Stint still at Cupsogue - No

Ardith Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Ardith Bondi > Date: July 18, 2013 11:44:56 AM EDT > To: New York Birds > Subject: Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Red-necked Stint still at Cupsogue > > Not sure about that. Don't come running. > > Ardith > >

Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Red-necked Stint still at Cupsogue

Not sure about that. Don't come running. Ardith Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Ardith Bondi > Date: July 18, 2013 11:40:04 AM EDT > To: New York Birds > Subject: [nysbirds-l] Red-necked Stint still at Cupsogue > Reply-To: Ardith Bondi > > Ar

[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Stint still at Cupsogue

Arie Gilbert and Ardith Bondi Ardith 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] Red-necked Stint still at Cupsogue

Arie Gilbert and Ardith Bondi Ardith 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

Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Red-necked Stint still at Cupsogue

Not sure about that. Don't come running. Ardith Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Ardith Bondi ard...@earthlink.net Date: July 18, 2013 11:40:04 AM EDT To: New York Birds nysbirds-L@cornell.edu Subject: [nysbirds-l] Red-necked Stint still at Cupsogue Reply-To: Ardith

[nysbirds-l] Pelicans!

Just had 2 Brown Pelicans flying northeast over the parking lot at Nickerson Beach. Ardith Bondi and Peter Post Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Pelicans!

Just had 2 Brown Pelicans flying northeast over the parking lot at Nickerson Beach. Ardith Bondi and Peter Post Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Iceland Gull on Central Park Lake

Peter Post just asked me to post that there is an Iceland Gull on the Central Park Lake at the Ramble side of Bow Bridge that is very tame and comes in to bread. Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

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