[nysbirds-l] Starr Saphir - NYT obituary

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/10/nyregion/starr-saphir-bird-watching-guide-in-central-park-dies-at-73.html  February 9, 2013 Starr Saphir, Bird-Watching Guide in Central Park, Dies at 73 By DOUGLAS MARTIN When Starr Saphir looked up at the star-speckled night sky, she thought of the

[nysbirds-l] Starr Saphir - NYT obituary

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/10/nyregion/starr-saphir-bird-watching-guide-in-central-park-dies-at-73.html  February 9, 2013 Starr Saphir, Bird-Watching Guide in Central Park, Dies at 73 By DOUGLAS MARTIN When Starr Saphir looked up at the star-speckled night sky, she thought of the

[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

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Re: status of MNSA post-Sandy? - I know some of you are interested

From Ardith Bondi NYC Original Message Subject:Re: status of MNSA post-Sandy? Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2013 08:48:36 -0500 From: Michael Farina To: **Temporary Open for Limited Use** We will not be scheduling any programs until our educational abilities

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Re: status of MNSA post-Sandy? - I know some of you are interested

From Ardith Bondi NYC Original Message Subject:Re: status of MNSA post-Sandy? Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2013 08:48:36 -0500 From: Michael Farina mich...@tohmail.org To: ard...@earthlink.net **Temporary Open for Limited Use** We will not be scheduling any programs

[nysbirds-l] hybrid goose on the Central Park Reservoir

like a hybrid with greylag-type (domestic) geese, either, and the color legs is wrong for Snow Goose. http://ardithbondi.com/page100.html Any other ideas? Ardith Bondi __._,_.___ Reply via web post <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ebirdsnyc/post;_

[nysbirds-l] hybrid goose on the Central Park Reservoir

like a hybrid with greylag-type (domestic) geese, either, and the color legs is wrong for Snow Goose. http://ardithbondi.com/page100.html Any other ideas? Ardith Bondi __._,_.___ Reply via web post http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ebirdsnyc/post;_ylc

[nysbirds-l] RFI Van Cordlandt Park Barnacle Goose

I received an email from some Ohio birders who would like to drive in this Saturday to see the Van Cortlandt Park Barnacle Goose if it is still there. If you see it, could you please post it to this list, and I will forward them the info. Thanks loads, Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info

[nysbirds-l] RFI Van Cordlandt Park Barnacle Goose

I received an email from some Ohio birders who would like to drive in this Saturday to see the Van Cortlandt Park Barnacle Goose if it is still there. If you see it, could you please post it to this list, and I will forward them the info. Thanks loads, Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info

[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose at Van Cortlandt park

As of this morning (12/3), the Barnacle Goose was still there, and at least 4 Canadas had yellow neck bands (didn't get the numbers). The Horned Larks stopped by, as well. Ardith Bondi On 12/3/12 2:39 PM, Anders Peltomaa wrote: Hi Ethan and all, The Canada Goose with yellow neck collar

[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose at Van Cortlandt park

As of this morning (12/3), the Barnacle Goose was still there, and at least 4 Canadas had yellow neck bands (didn't get the numbers). The Horned Larks stopped by, as well. Ardith Bondi On 12/3/12 2:39 PM, Anders Peltomaa wrote: Hi Ethan and all, The Canada Goose with yellow neck collar

[nysbirds-l] Van Cortlandt Horned Larks near the geese

Since everyone so far has only mentioned the geese, I'll include that while I was standing on the Parade Ground watching the geese, 11 Horn Larks flew over and began foraging in the grass about 40 feet from me. Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Van Cortlandt Horned Larks near the geese

Since everyone so far has only mentioned the geese, I'll include that while I was standing on the Parade Ground watching the geese, 11 Horn Larks flew over and began foraging in the grass about 40 feet from me. Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] VIWA - yes Alley Pond Park

In brush behind Nutmeg meadow. 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)

[nysbirds-l] VIWA - yes Alley Pond Park

In brush behind Nutmeg meadow. 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)

[nysbirds-l] first posted on [SINaturaList] Fw: Gateway reopens Great Kills Park, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

- Original Message - *From:* Markis, Charles *To:* undisclosed-recipients: *Sent:* Wednesday, November 21, 2012 2:19 PM *Subject:* Gateway reopens Great Kills Park, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Dear Subscribers, Friends,

[nysbirds-l] first posted on [SINaturaList] Fw: Gateway reopens Great Kills Park, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

- Original Message - *From:* Markis, Charles mailto:charles_mar...@nps.gov *To:* undisclosed-recipients: mailto:undisclosed-recipients: *Sent:* Wednesday, November 21, 2012 2:19 PM *Subject:* Gateway reopens Great Kills Park, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Dear Subscribers, Friends, and

[nysbirds-l] Short- billed Dowitchers over Hecksher SP

Around 4 pm, as we were photographing Red and White-winged Crossbills at Hecksher SP, 3 Short-billed Dowitchers flew over our heads calling repeatedly. I was with Peter Post, Karen Fung and Matthew Rymkiewicz. Ardith Bondi Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Short- billed Dowitchers over Hecksher SP

Around 4 pm, as we were photographing Red and White-winged Crossbills at Hecksher SP, 3 Short-billed Dowitchers flew over our heads calling repeatedly. I was with Peter Post, Karen Fung and Matthew Rymkiewicz. Ardith Bondi Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] update on Oceanside Marine Nature Study Area

This afternoon, I asked Mike Farina about the status of Oceanside Marine Nature Study Area. Below, is his reply. Ardith Bondi When I asked if I could post his note, he added: You can also follow progress and updates at our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/MNSA1970 Hello Ardith

[nysbirds-l] update on Oceanside Marine Nature Study Area

This afternoon, I asked Mike Farina about the status of Oceanside Marine Nature Study Area. Below, is his reply. Ardith Bondi When I asked if I could post his note, he added: You can also follow progress and updates at our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/MNSA1970 Hello Ardith

[nysbirds-l] Blue Grosbeak RMSP

Thanks to the birder who told us where to look. Near volleyball courts on east side of western most parking lot. Ardith Bondi & Peter Post Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Male Dickcissel @ Robert Moses SP

working western edge of western most parking lot near golf course with flock of house sp & cowbirds Ardith Bondi & Peter Post Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRU

[nysbirds-l] Male Dickcissel @ Robert Moses SP

working western edge of western most parking lot near golf course with flock of house sp cowbirds Ardith Bondi 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] Blue Grosbeak RMSP

Thanks to the birder who told us where to look. Near volleyball courts on east side of western most parking lot. Ardith Bondi Peter Post Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

Re: [nysbirds-l] bands on female kite?

I noticed the appearance in that post of the left bird's legs, as well. I believe it is a photographic artifact, given the light conditions and the apparent crop and lightening of the image. This is the only photo I've posted of the birds, and their legs look pretty normal to me.

Re: [nysbirds-l] bands on female kite?

of this pair in the photograph. Perhaps another pair is nesting somewhere nearby? On Tue, Jun 12, 2012 at 8:18 AM, Ardith Bondi mailto:ard...@earthlink.net>> wrote: I don't either. Ardith Bondi On 6/12/12 7:31 AM, Spsdmd wrote: looking at my photos of the 2 miss.

Re: [nysbirds-l] bands on female kite?

I don't either. Ardith Bondi On 6/12/12 7:31 AM, Spsdmd wrote: looking at my photos of the 2 miss. kites in sterling forest, i don't see any bands. steve sachs -- *NYSbirds-L List Info:* Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> Rules and Information

Re: [nysbirds-l] bands on female kite?

I don't either. Ardith Bondi On 6/12/12 7:31 AM, Spsdmd wrote: looking at my photos of the 2 miss. kites in sterling forest, i don't see any bands. steve sachs -- *NYSbirds-L List Info:* Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Rules and Information http

Re: [nysbirds-l] bands on female kite?

of this pair in the photograph. Perhaps another pair is nesting somewhere nearby? On Tue, Jun 12, 2012 at 8:18 AM, Ardith Bondi ard...@earthlink.net mailto:ard...@earthlink.net wrote: I don't either. Ardith Bondi On 6/12/12 7:31 AM, Spsdmd wrote: looking at my photos of the 2

Re: [nysbirds-l] bands on female kite?

I noticed the appearance in that post of the left bird's legs, as well. I believe it is a photographic artifact, given the light conditions and the apparent crop and lightening of the image. This is the only photo I've posted of the birds, and their legs look pretty normal to me.

[nysbirds-l] Central Park Ramble area, Sunday, June 10, 2012

Observers: Alice Deutsch, Sally Weiner, Susan Schulz, Keelin Miller, Kathleen Howley and Ardith Bondi Reported by: Ardith Bondi Double-crested Cormorant (multiple) Black-crowned Night-Heron (4) Canada Goose Mallard Herring Gull Rock Pigeon Mourning Dove Chimney Swift Red-bellied Woodpecker

[nysbirds-l] Central Park Ramble area, Sunday, June 10, 2012

Observers: Alice Deutsch, Sally Weiner, Susan Schulz, Keelin Miller, Kathleen Howley and Ardith Bondi Reported by: Ardith Bondi Double-crested Cormorant (multiple) Black-crowned Night-Heron (4) Canada Goose Mallard Herring Gull Rock Pigeon Mourning Dove Chimney Swift Red-bellied Woodpecker

[nysbirds-l] another photo of the Mississippi Kite pair at Sterling Forest

http://ardithbondi.com/slideshow55.html#0 After one known bird disappeared around 9 AM yesterday, at 3PM, two birds showed up. Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] another photo of the Mississippi Kite pair at Sterling Forest

http://ardithbondi.com/slideshow55.html#0 After one known bird disappeared around 9 AM yesterday, at 3PM, two birds showed up. Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Central Park North end around Pool, through Loch and area just north of the Pool

Alice Deutsch, Marie Winn and I joined Regina Alvarez' Central Park Conservancy botanical walk which began around 100th Street by The Pool. Our bird observations included: Double-crested Cormorant flyover Great Egret flyover Mallard Rock Pigeon Mourning Dove Chimney Swift Red-bellied

[nysbirds-l] Central Park North end around Pool, through Loch and area just north of the Pool

Alice Deutsch, Marie Winn and I joined Regina Alvarez' Central Park Conservancy botanical walk which began around 100th Street by The Pool. Our bird observations included: Double-crested Cormorant flyover Great Egret flyover Mallard Rock Pigeon Mourning Dove Chimney Swift Red-bellied

Re: [nysbirds-l] Pelham Bay Owls - addendum

Yesterday, there were lots of Yellow-rumped Warblers (I saw only males), a Ruby-crowned Kinglet and a Northern Parula (my FOS for this species) in the area of the owls. Ardith Bondi On 4/15/12 4:00 PM, Jack Rothman wrote: Twenty people observed four Great Horned Owls on today's owl walk

Re: [nysbirds-l] Pelham Bay Owls - addendum

Yesterday, there were lots of Yellow-rumped Warblers (I saw only males), a Ruby-crowned Kinglet and a Northern Parula (my FOS for this species) in the area of the owls. Ardith Bondi On 4/15/12 4:00 PM, Jack Rothman wrote: Twenty people observed four Great Horned Owls on today's owl walk

Re: [nysbirds-l] Central Park, 4/5/12 -addendum

and an Eastern Towhee in the Ramble. The other birds I saw were already reported by more than one person. Ardith Bondi On 4/5/12 9:45 PM, Tom Fiore wrote: Thursday, 5 April, 2012 Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City I have little to add to Jacob Drucker's report of sightings, except a few notes on migration

Re: [nysbirds-l] Central Park, 4/5/12 -addendum

and an Eastern Towhee in the Ramble. The other birds I saw were already reported by more than one person. Ardith Bondi On 4/5/12 9:45 PM, Tom Fiore wrote: Thursday, 5 April, 2012 Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City I have little to add to Jacob Drucker's report of sightings, except a few notes on migration

[nysbirds-l] Black Vultures

2 circling overhead just now in Pawling, NY. Ardith Bondi 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

[nysbirds-l] Black Vultures

2 circling overhead just now in Pawling, NY. Ardith Bondi 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

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bad behavior

Brilliant, Isaac. Thank you. Ardith Bondi bird photographer On 2/6/12 7:31 PM, Isaac Grant wrote: Here is my two cents based off of over 30 years of birding in this state. I find this entire discussion absurd and think that everyone has pretty much missed the real point. I have no clue why

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bad behavior

Brilliant, Isaac. Thank you. Ardith Bondi bird photographer On 2/6/12 7:31 PM, Isaac Grant wrote: Here is my two cents based off of over 30 years of birding in this state. I find this entire discussion absurd and think that everyone has pretty much missed the real point. I have no clue why

[nysbirds-l] Inwood Dickcissel - yes

Still by ballfields - on right fence, looking north. Was coming with House Sparrows to some birdseed left under the benches at the third ballfield. Ardith Bondi (seen with Peter Post and Jeffrey Kimball) -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park birds' survival strategy

I took this photo last Saturday:) http://ardithbondi.com/slideshow55.html#5 Ardith -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park birds' survival strategy

I took this photo last Saturday:) http://ardithbondi.com/slideshow55.html#5 Ardith -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Birds of Bryant Park

Posted by request. NB- Several of us saw the Common Yellowthroat on Sunday. Ardith Original Message Subject:Birds of Bryant Park Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:43:34 -0500 From: Alan Drogin To: ard...@earthlink.net Hi Ardith, My office moved back across from

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Birds of Bryant Park

Posted by request. NB- Several of us saw the Common Yellowthroat on Sunday. Ardith Original Message Subject:Birds of Bryant Park Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:43:34 -0500 From: Alan Drogin dro...@earthlink.net To: ard...@earthlink.net Hi Ardith, My office

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Bryant Park - YB Chat 12/17/11

Ellen sent this email to me, but subsequently asked me to post it to the list. I still wonder if there remain two Chats and two Ovenbirds. A challenge to anyone who wants to try to figure that out:) Ardith Bondi Original Message Subject:Bryant Park - YB Chat 12/17/11

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Bryant Park - YB Chat 12/17/11

Ellen sent this email to me, but subsequently asked me to post it to the list. I still wonder if there remain two Chats and two Ovenbirds. A challenge to anyone who wants to try to figure that out:) Ardith Bondi Original Message Subject:Bryant Park - YB Chat 12/17/11

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park Dec. 17, 2011

there seems to have left. 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

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park Dec. 17, 2011

there seems to have left. 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

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, December 11, 2011 incl photo of Baltimore Oriole

Birds I saw in a not very thorough search between the 86th Street transverse and the Maintenance and Evodia feeders. Ardith Bondi Here is a photo of the Baltimore Oriole under discussion: http://www.ardithbondi.com/page95.html Other birds include: Mallard (Turtle Pond) Northern Shoveler

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, December 11, 2011 incl photo of Baltimore Oriole

Birds I saw in a not very thorough search between the 86th Street transverse and the Maintenance and Evodia feeders. Ardith Bondi Here is a photo of the Baltimore Oriole under discussion: http://www.ardithbondi.com/page95.html Other birds include: Mallard (Turtle Pond) Northern Shoveler

[nysbirds-l] Lark Sparrows @ Jones Beach Coast Guard Sta

Jones Beach CGS 3 Lark Sparrows behind hedgerow present for the last 1/2 hr. Peter Post & Ardith Bondi Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding

[nysbirds-l] Lark Sparrows @ Jones Beach Coast Guard Sta

Jones Beach CGS 3 Lark Sparrows behind hedgerow present for the last 1/2 hr. Peter Post Ardith Bondi 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] Fw: Bird by the USS Intrepid on 8/31

If you scroll down that page and open one of the other links http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/801/img1862lowerres.jpg/ the image opens - Great Kiskadee at the Intrepid! Ardith Bondi On 9/6/11 5:09 PM, Andrew Block wrote: Just got this from John Votta in NJ who wanted to me to send

Re: [nysbirds-l] Fw: Bird by the USS Intrepid on 8/31

If you scroll down that page and open one of the other links http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/801/img1862lowerres.jpg/ the image opens - Great Kiskadee at the Intrepid! Ardith Bondi On 9/6/11 5:09 PM, Andrew Block wrote: Just got this from John Votta in NJ who wanted to me to send

[nysbirds-l] Sea Cliff South Polar Skua photos

, or whether it finally just flew back out to the ocean. From the looks of the photo of the bird seen in the WE2 parking lot, that bird looked much more droopy than how Carole described this one. Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] another hurricane bird on the Hudson

Royal Tern seen from 70th St Pier Lots of observers. Ardith Bondi 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

[nysbirds-l] another White-tailed Tropicbird

Immature followed from 180th St. to 145th St. by Nadir Souirgi & James Knox They also report having seen a Whimbrel yesterday over soccer field at Inwood Hill Park. Reported by Ardith Bondi Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] White-tailed Tropicbird on Hudson River

Full adult!! @70th St!! Observers: Peter Post, Dale Dancis and I. Ardith Bondi Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] More Sooties & Wilson's SP on the Hudson

@ 2PM from the 70th ST Pier also Peregrine Falcon & E. Kingbird, earlier Seen by Peter Post, Dale Dancis,Matthew Rykmkiewicz, Anya Auerbach & me. Ardith Bondi Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBir

[nysbirds-l] more Petrels on the Hudson

Peter Post just called to tell me he had a Sooty Tern from the Pier at West 70th St., and Jacob Drucker told him he had 2 Leach's Storm Petrels, 3 Wilson's SP's and 2 Sooty Terns at 116th St. on the Hudson. Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] skua resting on the beach in Sea Cliff

A friend who lives overlooking Sea Cliff Beach called to say she is looking at a skua that landed on the beach and it's just resting there. Coordinates I just got from Google Maps 40.850526, -73.651507. She thinks it's probably a South Polar. Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] more Petrels on the Hudson

Peter Post just called to tell me he had a Sooty Tern from the Pier at West 70th St., and Jacob Drucker told him he had 2 Leach's Storm Petrels, 3 Wilson's SP's and 2 Sooty Terns at 116th St. on the Hudson. Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] More Sooties Wilson's SP on the Hudson

@ 2PM from the 70th ST Pier also Peregrine Falcon E. Kingbird, earlier Seen by Peter Post, Dale Dancis,Matthew Rykmkiewicz, Anya Auerbach me. Ardith Bondi Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] another White-tailed Tropicbird

Immature followed from 180th St. to 145th St. by Nadir Souirgi James Knox They also report having seen a Whimbrel yesterday over soccer field at Inwood Hill Park. Reported by Ardith Bondi Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] another hurricane bird on the Hudson

Royal Tern seen from 70th St Pier Lots of observers. Ardith Bondi 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

Re: [nysbirds-l] Marbled Godwits, Jones Beach sand Bar

Although we didn't keep track of numbers, Carole Berglie and I (Ardith Bondi), arriving at about 1PM, saw quite a few of the smaller shorebirds on the Jones Beach CGS sandbar, despite swimmers and boaters. They included Semipalmated Plovers, Semipalmated Sandpipers and Sanderlings. We also saw

Re: [nysbirds-l] Marbled Godwits, Jones Beach sand Bar

Although we didn't keep track of numbers, Carole Berglie and I (Ardith Bondi), arriving at about 1PM, saw quite a few of the smaller shorebirds on the Jones Beach CGS sandbar, despite swimmers and boaters. They included Semipalmated Plovers, Semipalmated Sandpipers and Sanderlings. We also saw

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [JerseyBirds] Hooded Crow on LBI

FYI Original Message Subject: [JerseyBirds] Hooded Crow on LBI Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2011 20:15:16 -0400 From: Kelly Stang Reply-To: Kelly Stang To: jerseybi...@princeton.edu It is still at the ocean end of Leeward Ave in Beach Haven. I saw it this morning and then saw it most of

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [JerseyBirds] Hooded Crow on LBI

FYI Original Message Subject: [JerseyBirds] Hooded Crow on LBI Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2011 20:15:16 -0400 From: Kelly Stang kst...@nycap.rr.com Reply-To: Kelly Stang kst...@nycap.rr.com To: jerseybi...@princeton.edu It is still at the ocean end of Leeward Ave in Beach Haven. I saw

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [JerseyBirds] Hooded Crow on LBI

Thought this might interest some. Ardith Bondi Original Message Subject: [JerseyBirds] Hooded Crow on LBI Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2011 12:29:37 -0400 From: Kelly Stang Reply-To: Kelly Stang To: jerseybi...@princeton.edu I have seen what I believe is the hooded crow in Beach Haven

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [JerseyBirds] Hooded Crow on LBI

Thought this might interest some. Ardith Bondi Original Message Subject: [JerseyBirds] Hooded Crow on LBI Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2011 12:29:37 -0400 From: Kelly Stang kst...@nycap.rr.com Reply-To: Kelly Stang kst...@nycap.rr.com To: jerseybi...@princeton.edu I have seen what I

[nysbirds-l] Subway Bird

Just in case anyone wants to avoid the Belt Parkway, the Gray-hooded Gull is only 2 blocks from the Coney Island subway station (D, F, N & Q- that I can think of at the moment). I took the D yesterday, and it was a nice A/C'd way to get there. Just try to avoid rush hour:) Ardith Bondi

[nysbirds-l] Subway Bird

Just in case anyone wants to avoid the Belt Parkway, the Gray-hooded Gull is only 2 blocks from the Coney Island subway station (D, F, N Q- that I can think of at the moment). I took the D yesterday, and it was a nice A/C'd way to get there. Just try to avoid rush hour:) Ardith Bondi Sent

[nysbirds-l] and, just in case you haven't had your fill of Gray-hooded Gull pictures...

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Re: [nysbirds-l] no Gray-hooded Gull- yes it was there

I watched the bird for several hours, and it was still in the same area around 4PM when I left. Was still mostly on top of the men's room as described in other posts. Would fly off for food or when all the gulls went together for a brief swim in the ocean. Otherwise was right there. Ardith

Re: [nysbirds-l] no Gray-hooded Gull- yes it was there

I watched the bird for several hours, and it was still in the same area around 4PM when I left. Was still mostly on top of the men's room as described in other posts. Would fly off for food or when all the gulls went together for a brief swim in the ocean. Otherwise was right there. Ardith

[nysbirds-l] and, just in case you haven't had your fill of Gray-hooded Gull pictures...

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[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [JerseyBirds] Hooded crow

For anyone who is interested, I am forwarding this post from the Jerseybirds list. The location is on Long Beach Island below Barnegat Light. Ardith Bondi Original Message Subject: [JerseyBirds] Hooded crow Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:18:46 -0400 From: Judson Reply-To: Judson

[nysbirds-l] Gull-billed Tern at Nickerson Beach June 9, 2011

Today, Alice Deutsch and I (Ardith Bondi) went to Nickerson Beach. Aside from the usual suspects, when I was looking over my photographs, I discovered that I had photographed a Gull-billed Tern. http://www.ardithbondi.com/slideshow55.html#0 http://www.ardithbondi.com/slideshow55.html#1

[nysbirds-l] Gull-billed Tern at Nickerson Beach June 9, 2011

Today, Alice Deutsch and I (Ardith Bondi) went to Nickerson Beach. Aside from the usual suspects, when I was looking over my photographs, I discovered that I had photographed a Gull-billed Tern. http://www.ardithbondi.com/slideshow55.html#0 http://www.ardithbondi.com/slideshow55.html#1

Re: [nysbirds-l] Central Pk. reports, NYC, 4/26 (& other NYC rep'ts. incl. Blue Grosbeak in Queens, etc.)

One addition - a drake Wood Duck on The Point Ardith Bondi On 4/27/11 5:46 AM, Tom Fiore wrote: Tuesday, 26 April, 2011 - various reports, from N.Y. City locations: In Queens County NY, there was a photographed young male *Blue Grosbeak* on Tuesday - the report is on the ebirdsnyc list

Re: [nysbirds-l] Central Pk. reports, NYC, 4/26 ( other NYC rep'ts. incl. Blue Grosbeak in Queens, etc.)

One addition - a drake Wood Duck on The Point Ardith Bondi On 4/27/11 5:46 AM, Tom Fiore wrote: Tuesday, 26 April, 2011 - various reports, from N.Y. City locations: In Queens County NY, there was a photographed young male *Blue Grosbeak* on Tuesday - the report is on the ebirdsnyc list

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach area Sunday, April 3, 2011

Barb Saunders and I (Ardith Bondi) started at Nickerson Beach (Nick) this morning, where we found 4 pairs of Oystercatchers, one actively mating and at least 2 pairs of Piping Plovers with one extra alone (at least when we saw it). When we reached the jetty at West End 2 (WE2

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach area Sunday, April 3, 2011

Barb Saunders and I (Ardith Bondi) started at Nickerson Beach (Nick) this morning, where we found 4 pairs of Oystercatchers, one actively mating and at least 2 pairs of Piping Plovers with one extra alone (at least when we saw it). When we reached the jetty at West End 2 (WE2

[nysbirds-l] Captree State Park, Ocean Parkway Beaches, Jones Beach CG Station and WE2.

Yesterday (Friday, March 11, 2011), Barb Saunders and I (Ardith Bondi) saw 18 American Oystercatchers on the low islands along the bay side starting at Captree and through Field 10. There weren't any seen from the Coast Guard Station or at WE2. From Captree, 4 Boat-tailed Grackles were seen

[nysbirds-l] Captree State Park, Ocean Parkway Beaches, Jones Beach CG Station and WE2.

Yesterday (Friday, March 11, 2011), Barb Saunders and I (Ardith Bondi) saw 18 American Oystercatchers on the low islands along the bay side starting at Captree and through Field 10. There weren't any seen from the Coast Guard Station or at WE2. From Captree, 4 Boat-tailed Grackles were seen

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls at Jones Beach

Barb Saunders and I (Ardith Bondi) found about a dozen Common Redpolls foraging in the median across from the entrance to the Coast Guard Station. They were accompanied by several Red-breasted Nuthatches. Otherwise, a scarcity of birds. Someone reported having seen American Pipit, but we did

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls at Jones Beach

Barb Saunders and I (Ardith Bondi) found about a dozen Common Redpolls foraging in the median across from the entrance to the Coast Guard Station. They were accompanied by several Red-breasted Nuthatches. Otherwise, a scarcity of birds. Someone reported having seen American Pipit, but we did

Re: [nysbirds-l] It's urgent, please respond

This is totally a scam - just delete it! Ardith Bondi On 2/18/11 2:40 PM, richjack...@aol.com wrote: This probably is a scam. It happened to a friend of mine last year but luckily no one fell for it. The best thing to do is try phoning John to see if he is at home. Richard ZainEldeen Brooklyn

Re: [nysbirds-l] It's urgent, please respond

This is totally a scam - just delete it! Ardith Bondi On 2/18/11 2:40 PM, richjack...@aol.com wrote: This probably is a scam. It happened to a friend of mine last year but luckily no one fell for it. The best thing to do is try phoning John to see if he is at home. Richard ZainEldeen Brooklyn

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach WE 1/20/2011

Alice Deutsch and I (Ardith Bondi) found not very many birds, but highlights included 5 Horned Larks in the WE2 parking lot and 1 near the CGS. 4 American Pipits in the median and a couple of Yellow-rumped Warblers. A passing Peregrine falcon and beautiful Grey Ghost Northern Harrier

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach WE 1/20/2011

Alice Deutsch and I (Ardith Bondi) found not very many birds, but highlights included 5 Horned Larks in the WE2 parking lot and 1 near the CGS. 4 American Pipits in the median and a couple of Yellow-rumped Warblers. A passing Peregrine falcon and beautiful Grey Ghost Northern Harrier

[nysbirds-l] Central Park Sunday, January 2, 2011 including 1 Pine Siskin at Evodia feeders

Observers: Alice Deutsch, Sally Weiner, Susan Schulz, Keelin Miller, Lenore Swenson and Ardith Bondi reported by: Ardith Bondi Birds Observed from the lower portion of The Reservoir south: Canada Goose Wood Duck (2 males, The Pond) Gadwall (Reservoir) Mallard Northern Shoveler Bufflehead Red

[nysbirds-l] Central Park Sunday, January 2, 2011 including 1 Pine Siskin at Evodia feeders

Observers: Alice Deutsch, Sally Weiner, Susan Schulz, Keelin Miller, Lenore Swenson and Ardith Bondi reported by: Ardith Bondi Birds Observed from the lower portion of The Reservoir south: Canada Goose Wood Duck (2 males, The Pond) Gadwall (Reservoir) Mallard Northern Shoveler Bufflehead Red

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