[nysbirds-l] Crested Caracara in Orange County

2015-04-10 Thread isaac grant
Just got word that the Caracara was refound and photographed sitting in a tree on the side of the road about 1/2 mile north of where it was feeding on the deer carcass. This was at 4:45 today. The photos are posted on a hawkwatching facebook page. So the bird may well be there tomorrow as it

[nysbirds-l] Bohemian waxwing

2015-02-13 Thread Isaac Grant
Just found the waxwing that was reported yesterday on the south side of the turnaround at Jones Beach.it is 9:45 AM Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Bohemian waxwing

2015-02-13 Thread Isaac Grant
Just found the waxwing that was reported yesterday on the south side of the turnaround at Jones Beach.it is 9:45 AM Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

RE: [nysbirds-l] Caracara

2015-01-27 Thread Isaac Grant
Can someone get a more specific location as to where the Caracara was seen and post it to the list please? From: birderla...@verizon.net To: sws6...@gmail.com; NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Caracara Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2015 09:36:50 -0500 There was one reported in Bear

RE: [nysbirds-l] Caracara

2015-01-27 Thread Isaac Grant
Can someone get a more specific location as to where the Caracara was seen and post it to the list please? From: birderla...@verizon.net To: sws6...@gmail.com; NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Caracara Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2015 09:36:50 -0500 There was one reported in Bear

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpoll - Staten Island

2015-01-24 Thread isaac grant
There was a flock of 24 Common Redpoll at Great Kills Park. Go all the way to the end of the road. There is a sign there that says permits are required to go on to the dirt road. Make a left and park in the parking lot. There is a path that leads to the beach right at the corner of the lot.

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpoll - Staten Island

2015-01-24 Thread isaac grant
There was a flock of 24 Common Redpoll at Great Kills Park. Go all the way to the end of the road. There is a sign there that says permits are required to go on to the dirt road. Make a left and park in the parking lot. There is a path that leads to the beach right at the corner of the lot.

[nysbirds-l] Couch's Kingbird yes

2015-01-08 Thread Isaac Grant
1:00 at w4th and 11th. Flew towards Bleecker Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- 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] Couch's Kingbird yes

2015-01-08 Thread Isaac Grant
1:00 at w4th and 11th. Flew towards Bleecker Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- 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] Staten Island Vesper and Lincoln's Sparrows plus others

2015-01-02 Thread isaac grant
Both hanging out in the same mixed flock at Fort Wadsworth. The birds are are feeding in with a large flock of Song Sparrows on the rock jetty that starts underneath the Verrazano Bridge. Drive into the fort from the entrance on Bay Street. Go to the end of the road. Make a left. Make a very

[nysbirds-l] Staten Island Vesper and Lincoln's Sparrows plus others

2015-01-02 Thread isaac grant
Both hanging out in the same mixed flock at Fort Wadsworth. The birds are are feeding in with a large flock of Song Sparrows on the rock jetty that starts underneath the Verrazano Bridge. Drive into the fort from the entrance on Bay Street. Go to the end of the road. Make a left. Make a very

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cassin's Kingbird-Yes

2014-12-18 Thread Isaac Grant
The bird was present this morning from about nine until about 11:00 o'clock in the picnic area. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer > On Dec 18, 2014, at 3:59 PM, Rob Jett wrote: > > I spent about 90 minutes looking for the kingbird this afternoon at Floyd > Bennett Field but unfor

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cassin's Kingbird-Yes

2014-12-18 Thread Isaac Grant
The bird was present this morning from about nine until about 11:00 o'clock in the picnic area. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer On Dec 18, 2014, at 3:59 PM, Rob Jett citybir...@earthlink.net wrote: I spent about 90 minutes looking for the kingbird this afternoon at Floyd Bennett Field

[nysbirds-l] Pileated Woodpecker in staten island

2014-12-17 Thread Isaac Grant
There is a pileated woodpecker just off of the parking lot at Willowbrook Park in Staten Island. This is the parking lot right next to the pond. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Pileated Woodpecker in staten island

2014-12-17 Thread Isaac Grant
There is a pileated woodpecker just off of the parking lot at Willowbrook Park in Staten Island. This is the parking lot right next to the pond. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Marine Parkway Bridge for Henslow's sparrow

2014-11-24 Thread isaac grant
Just a heads up for any and all trying for the sparrow tomorrow. The bridge is no longer closed as of 5 pm today. It was stuck in the up position but is back and open for traffic. So no need to detour to the Crossbay bridge. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Marine Parkway Bridge for Henslow's sparrow

2014-11-24 Thread isaac grant
Just a heads up for any and all trying for the sparrow tomorrow. The bridge is no longer closed as of 5 pm today. It was stuck in the up position but is back and open for traffic. So no need to detour to the Crossbay bridge. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [ Ash-throated Flycatcher - YES

2014-11-10 Thread Isaac Grant
Being seen in same spot described yesterday at Mt. loretto in Staten Isand. Park in the main lot and walk straight up the main path. It is being seen on both sides of the path as the road to go up hill. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer Begin forwarded message: > From: "s...@sethwol

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [ Ash-throated Flycatcher - YES

2014-11-10 Thread Isaac Grant
Being seen in same spot described yesterday at Mt. loretto in Staten Isand. Park in the main lot and walk straight up the main path. It is being seen on both sides of the path as the road to go up hill. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer Begin forwarded message: From: s...@sethwollney.com

[nysbirds-l] fort Tilden wrap up

2014-10-25 Thread Isaac Grant
in grass along fence line of golf course at Riis Hundreds of Siskins and Putple finch landed in trees Plus loads of the common fall migrants 10 sparrow species total. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Loads of birds at Fort Tilden

2014-10-25 Thread Isaac Grant
Ground is littered with sparrows and kinglets and yellow rumps. Flock after flock of Siskin and Putple finch touching down. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer > On Oct 25, 2014, at 8:17 AM, Mike wrote: > > Thousands if birds overhead and on the ground at Smiths Point park now. So >

[nysbirds-l] Loads of birds at Fort Tilden

2014-10-25 Thread Isaac Grant
Ground is littered with sparrows and kinglets and yellow rumps. Flock after flock of Siskin and Putple finch touching down. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer On Oct 25, 2014, at 8:17 AM, Mike mike...@optonline.net wrote: Thousands if birds overhead and on the ground at Smiths Point park now

[nysbirds-l] fort Tilden wrap up

2014-10-25 Thread Isaac Grant
in grass along fence line of golf course at Riis Hundreds of Siskins and Putple finch landed in trees Plus loads of the common fall migrants 10 sparrow species total. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] brooklyn Wheatear - yes and found glasses

2014-10-02 Thread Isaac Grant
As of 1:45 the Wheatear and Plum Beach was still being seen. I also found a pair of green and brown tortoise shell glasses on the path. If anyone lost them please call me at 914-629-3820. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Northern Wheater -NO

2014-10-02 Thread Isaac Grant
For those of you like me who gets all of these emails from yahoo going to spam below is Shane's email. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer Begin forwarded message: > From: Shane Blodgett > Date: October 2, 2014 at 7:56:37 AM EDT > To: > Subject: [nysbirds-l] Northern Wheater

Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Northern Wheater -NO

2014-10-02 Thread Isaac Grant
For those of you like me who gets all of these emails from yahoo going to spam below is Shane's email. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer Begin forwarded message: From: Shane Blodgett shaneblodg...@yahoo.com Date: October 2, 2014 at 7:56:37 AM EDT To: nysbirds-L@cornell.edu Subject

[nysbirds-l] brooklyn Wheatear - yes and found glasses

2014-10-02 Thread Isaac Grant
As of 1:45 the Wheatear and Plum Beach was still being seen. I also found a pair of green and brown tortoise shell glasses on the path. If anyone lost them please call me at 914-629-3820. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Baird's Sandpiper in Staten Island

2014-09-20 Thread Isaac Grant
Found by Anthony Ciancimino at Miller Field in a large puddle near the hanger. This is at the end of New Dorp Lane and across the street from the beach. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Baird's Sandpiper in Staten Island

2014-09-20 Thread Isaac Grant
Found by Anthony Ciancimino at Miller Field in a large puddle near the hanger. This is at the end of New Dorp Lane and across the street from the beach. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [nysbirds-l] enough avocets?

2014-07-31 Thread Isaac Grant
of the upstate birders report to regional lists. What's the solution? maybe a region 10 list? But I doubt that will ever be widely used. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer > On Jul 31, 2014, at 4:48 PM, "Kevin J. McGowan" wrote: > > Can the City folks calm down the avocet cha

Re: [nysbirds-l] enough avocets?

2014-07-31 Thread Isaac Grant
of the upstate birders report to regional lists. What's the solution? maybe a region 10 list? But I doubt that will ever be widely used. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer On Jul 31, 2014, at 4:48 PM, Kevin J. McGowan k...@cornell.edu wrote: Can the City folks calm down the avocet chatter? I

[nysbirds-l] Plum Beach, Brooklyn shorebird update

2014-07-24 Thread Isaac Grant
Had a total of 2 migrant Least Sandpipers. That's it. We should be approaching peak shorebird migration. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Plum Beach, Brooklyn shorebird update

2014-07-24 Thread Isaac Grant
Had a total of 2 migrant Least Sandpipers. That's it. We should be approaching peak shorebird migration. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian collared dove in Manhattan

2014-07-03 Thread Isaac Grant
. On a different note it sure would be nice if there was one centralized system all of this information was shared Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian collared Dove

2014-07-03 Thread Isaac Grant
Currently in tree between AstroTurf field an dog park on corner if 11th and 23rd. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian collared Dove

2014-07-03 Thread Isaac Grant
Currently in tree between AstroTurf field an dog park on corner if 11th and 23rd. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian collared dove in Manhattan

2014-07-03 Thread Isaac Grant
. On a different note it sure would be nice if there was one centralized system all of this information was shared Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Bicknell's Thrush

2014-05-21 Thread isaac grant
I just had a Bicknell's Thrush sing in my yard. Saw what was probably the same bird a few hours ago out of my kitchen window. Went outside and just now and heard it singing a few times. I am in Staten Island. If anyone wants to try and come, email me with your number and I will call you. But no

[nysbirds-l] Bicknell's Thrush

2014-05-21 Thread isaac grant
I just had a Bicknell's Thrush sing in my yard. Saw what was probably the same bird a few hours ago out of my kitchen window. Went outside and just now and heard it singing a few times. I am in Staten Island. If anyone wants to try and come, email me with your number and I will call you. But no

[nysbirds-l] Greater White Fronted Goose on Staten Island

2014-03-15 Thread isaac grant
I just realized that this never made it to NYSBIRDS. Some very good waterfowl was seen today on Staten Island at Arbutus Pond. First Anthony Ciancimino found a pair of Tundra Swans that were scared away by the resident pair of Mute Swans before anyone else could get to see them. The Mute Swans

[nysbirds-l] Greater White Fronted Goose on Staten Island

2014-03-15 Thread isaac grant
I just realized that this never made it to NYSBIRDS. Some very good waterfowl was seen today on Staten Island at Arbutus Pond. First Anthony Ciancimino found a pair of Tundra Swans that were scared away by the resident pair of Mute Swans before anyone else could get to see them. The Mute Swans

[nysbirds-l] American Oystercatcher at Breezy Point

2014-02-23 Thread Isaac Grant
Had 3 oystercatchers on the jetty at Breezy point this afternoon. Guess they're back already. Seems very early. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] American Oystercatcher at Breezy Point

2014-02-23 Thread Isaac Grant
Had 3 oystercatchers on the jetty at Breezy point this afternoon. Guess they're back already. Seems very early. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] King Eider fort Tilden

2014-01-05 Thread Isaac Grant
2nd winter bird still there in a flock of scoter west of the silver gull club. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] King Eider fort Tilden

2014-01-05 Thread Isaac Grant
2nd winter bird still there in a flock of scoter west of the silver gull club. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] King Eider at fort Tilden

2013-12-31 Thread Isaac Grant
Drake (2nd winter). Maybe the same bird. Near the Silver gull club. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] King Eider at fort Tilden

2013-12-31 Thread Isaac Grant
Drake (2nd winter). Maybe the same bird. Near the Silver gull club. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Cackling Goose and Red-necked Grebe on Staten Island

2013-12-18 Thread Isaac Grant
I had a Red-necked Grebe at Fort Wadsworth off of the jetty. Mike Shanley and I then had a flyby flock of Canada Geese that had a Cackling Goose mixed in with it. The geese flew over Brooklyn and past the Verazano bridge and kept going. In case anyone wants to see what a Cackling looks like

[nysbirds-l] Cackling Goose and Red-necked Grebe on Staten Island

2013-12-18 Thread Isaac Grant
I had a Red-necked Grebe at Fort Wadsworth off of the jetty. Mike Shanley and I then had a flyby flock of Canada Geese that had a Cackling Goose mixed in with it. The geese flew over Brooklyn and past the Verazano bridge and kept going. In case anyone wants to see what a Cackling looks like

[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush in Stuyvesant

2013-12-15 Thread Isaac Grant
Pulled this off of the NY Birders Facebook page. No clue if it has been confirmed? Just getting the word out... Ann Lazarus and Louise Fraza report an Adult VARIED THRUSH in Stuyvesant Town, found a half an hour earlier near the NW corner of Stuyvesant Town at 20th ST and 1st Ave.

[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush in Stuyvesant

2013-12-15 Thread Isaac Grant
Pulled this off of the NY Birders Facebook page. No clue if it has been confirmed? Just getting the word out... Ann Lazarus and Louise Fraza report an Adult VARIED THRUSH in Stuyvesant Town, found a half an hour earlier near the NW corner of Stuyvesant Town at 20th ST and 1st Ave.

[nysbirds-l] King Eider @ 59th street jetty in the rockaways

2013-12-14 Thread Isaac Grant
Adult male in with 20+ black scoter Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- 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

[nysbirds-l] King Eider @ 59th street jetty in the rockaways

2013-12-14 Thread Isaac Grant
Adult male in with 20+ black scoter Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Harlequin Ducks at breezy point

2013-12-08 Thread Isaac Grant
A female was first spotted by Jeff Ritter. After a while I refound the bird as it flushed off the jetty after a large boat came by too close. Shortly after 2 more (both females) flew by. So a total of 3 were there. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Harlequin Ducks at breezy point

2013-12-08 Thread Isaac Grant
A female was first spotted by Jeff Ritter. After a while I refound the bird as it flushed off the jetty after a large boat came by too close. Shortly after 2 more (both females) flew by. So a total of 3 were there. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Breezy Point

2013-12-07 Thread Isaac Grant
. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- 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] Little Gull - Riis park

2013-12-07 Thread Isaac Grant
There are a steady stream of Bonapartes gulls moving west off of Riis. Had 1 adult Little Gull mixed in with them. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Bryant park hummer -NO

2013-11-24 Thread Isaac Grant
No sign of the bird all morning. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Western Tanager @ prospect Park - No

2013-11-21 Thread Isaac Grant
Bird has not been seen or refound as of 1:45 today. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- 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] Golden eagle at Moses mountain, Staten Island

2013-11-04 Thread Isaac Grant
Obviously not chaseable, but 2 youn birds came over together at about 10:00 am. Keep an eye up if you can Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Golden eagle at Moses mountain, Staten Island

2013-11-04 Thread Isaac Grant
Obviously not chaseable, but 2 youn birds came over together at about 10:00 am. Keep an eye up if you can Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Yellow-headed blackbird at Breezy Point

2013-11-03 Thread Isaac Grant
Female. Take road from parking area. Just before first left turn on road head right into dunes. There is a tree line with berries and behind there a bunch of phragmities. Bird was there. Hundreds of other blackbirds around feeding in dunes and going into phrags. Isaac Grant Senior Loan

[nysbirds-l] Yellow-headed blackbird at Breezy Point

2013-11-03 Thread Isaac Grant
Female. Take road from parking area. Just before first left turn on road head right into dunes. There is a tree line with berries and behind there a bunch of phragmities. Bird was there. Hundreds of other blackbirds around feeding in dunes and going into phrags. Isaac Grant Senior Loan

[nysbirds-l] Clay-colored and Vesper at Riis Park

2013-10-27 Thread Isaac Grant
Tom Dulski and I spent several hours birding the perimeter of the Riis park golf course. It was loaded with sparrows of all of the expected varieties. Among them were 2 Vesper Sparrows and 2 Clay-colored Sparrows. Funny but the fields at Fort Tilden held very few birds compared to the golf

[nysbirds-l] Clay-colored and Vesper at Riis Park

2013-10-27 Thread Isaac Grant
Tom Dulski and I spent several hours birding the perimeter of the Riis park golf course. It was loaded with sparrows of all of the expected varieties. Among them were 2 Vesper Sparrows and 2 Clay-colored Sparrows. Funny but the fields at Fort Tilden held very few birds compared to the golf

[nysbirds-l] Sabine's Gull at Robert Moses State Park

2013-10-23 Thread Isaac Grant
While looking for the Franklin's Gull which as reported by Andrew, was not re-found, I observed a small gull flying offshore with a few laughing gulls. It was obviously smaller, with bold white markings on the wings, a bold black triangle on the edge of primaries and a brown back, white tail

[nysbirds-l] Sabine's Gull at Robert Moses State Park

2013-10-23 Thread Isaac Grant
While looking for the Franklin's Gull which as reported by Andrew, was not re-found, I observed a small gull flying offshore with a few laughing gulls. It was obviously smaller, with bold white markings on the wings, a bold black triangle on the edge of primaries and a brown back, white tail

[nysbirds-l] Clay Colored Sparrow at marine Park

2013-10-03 Thread Isaac Grant
of the field in a mixed flock of sparrows. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Clay Colored Sparrow at marine Park

2013-10-03 Thread Isaac Grant
of the field in a mixed flock of sparrows. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Grasshopper Sparrow in Central Park

2013-10-02 Thread Isaac Grant
Bird is on the first large lawn east of the musuem of natural history. Directly across from the American flag. About 80th street. It is just south of the entrance near the food trucks directly across from the musuem Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Grasshopper Sparrow in Central Park

2013-10-02 Thread Isaac Grant
Bird is on the first large lawn east of the musuem of natural history. Directly across from the American flag. About 80th street. It is just south of the entrance near the food trucks directly across from the musuem Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Eastern Whip-porwill in Central Park

2013-09-27 Thread Isaac Grant
Perched in the open near the Azalea Pond. Here are approximate directions. Eastern Whip-poor-will roosting in tree near three way paved path crossing North of Gill between Azalea and Layout bridge. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Eastern Whip-porwill in Central Park

2013-09-27 Thread Isaac Grant
Perched in the open near the Azalea Pond. Here are approximate directions. Eastern Whip-poor-will roosting in tree near three way paved path crossing North of Gill between Azalea and Layout bridge. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Bells update

2013-09-17 Thread Isaac Grant
No sightings since 9:25. I left at 1:30. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- 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] Bell's Vireo @ Kissena Park Queens...

2013-09-17 Thread Isaac Grant
). It was in with a Nashville warbler and a Tennessee and they flew off together. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer On Sep 17, 2013, at 1:39 AM, Andrew Baksh wrote: > I just got home and so I wanted to post this before getting some much needed > sleep. > > Late yesterday afternoon around

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bell's Vireo @ Kissena Park Queens...

2013-09-17 Thread Isaac Grant
). It was in with a Nashville warbler and a Tennessee and they flew off together. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer On Sep 17, 2013, at 1:39 AM, Andrew Baksh birdingd...@gmail.com wrote: I just got home and so I wanted to post this before getting some much needed sleep. Late yesterday afternoon

[nysbirds-l] Bells update

2013-09-17 Thread Isaac Grant
No sightings since 9:25. I left at 1:30. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- 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] Prospect park kings cnty

2013-09-07 Thread Isaac Grant
Still in same area. On right side of path right where the wood chip path meets the paved path. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer On Sep 7, 2013, at 9:42 AM, Peter wrote: > Connecticut warbler continues southwest corner Lookout Hill upslope frm Well > Dr picnic tables woods by mulch

Re: [nysbirds-l] Prospect park kings cnty

2013-09-07 Thread Isaac Grant
Still in same area. On right side of path right where the wood chip path meets the paved path. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer On Sep 7, 2013, at 9:42 AM, Peter prosb...@aol.com wrote: Connecticut warbler continues southwest corner Lookout Hill upslope frm Well Dr picnic tables woods

[nysbirds-l] Lark sparrow seen again at marine park

2013-09-03 Thread Isaac Grant
the dead tr= ee. Sean actually first saw the bird fly on from the other side of the creek. No sign of the clay colored sparrow. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Cerulean Warbler - Clove Lakes Park, Staten Island

2013-08-21 Thread Isaac Grant
Birds was seen well just below the Royal Oak field. Coming from Royal Oak head down the main road, go down hill on the road that leads to the restaurant and almost immediately make a right onto a dirt road. The bird was part of a large mixed flock. It was seen in an open fieldy are on the

[nysbirds-l] Cerulean Warbler - Clove Lakes Park, Staten Island

2013-08-21 Thread Isaac Grant
Birds was seen well just below the Royal Oak field. Coming from Royal Oak head down the main road, go down hill on the road that leads to the restaurant and almost immediately make a right onto a dirt road. The bird was part of a large mixed flock. It was seen in an open fieldy are on the

[nysbirds-l] Wilson's Phalarope

2013-08-18 Thread Isaac Grant
The bird is currently 9:30a.m. in the extreme north east corner of the pond. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Wilson's Phalarope

2013-08-18 Thread Isaac Grant
The bird is currently 9:30a.m. in the extreme north east corner of the pond. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Yellow-throated Warbler at Clove Lakes

2013-08-11 Thread Isaac Grant
Bird was on the left side of the path as you are going up the steep hill from the restaurant going towards Royal Oak. Bird was in the picnic area in a mixed flock. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Yellow-throated Warbler at Clove Lakes

2013-08-11 Thread Isaac Grant
Bird was on the left side of the path as you are going up the steep hill from the restaurant going towards Royal Oak. Bird was in the picnic area in a mixed flock. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Brown pelican at Riis park

2013-08-10 Thread Isaac Grant
I had a brown pelican fly past me at Riis Park at about 6:00 PM. It was flying west. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Brown pelican at Riis park

2013-08-10 Thread Isaac Grant
I had a brown pelican fly past me at Riis Park at about 6:00 PM. It was flying west. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Breezy Point birds

2013-08-09 Thread Isaac Grant
Walked from the parking lot out to the bay side, all the way to the point and back to the parking lot from the 4x4 road. The following is what was seen: 4 Lesser Black-backed Gulls (varying ages. 1 Adult, 2nd summer and 1 3rd summer) 1 Red Knot 1 Black-bellied Plover 2 Short-billed Dowitchers 18

[nysbirds-l] Breezy Point birds

2013-08-09 Thread Isaac Grant
Walked from the parking lot out to the bay side, all the way to the point and back to the parking lot from the 4x4 road. The following is what was seen: 4 Lesser Black-backed Gulls (varying ages. 1 Adult, 2nd summer and 1 3rd summer) 1 Red Knot 1 Black-bellied Plover 2 Short-billed Dowitchers 18

[nysbirds-l] Breezy Point Godwits

2013-08-01 Thread Isaac Grant
Went looking for the reported Marbled Godwit and found it east of the road out from the parking lot going towards Fort Tilden. Also had 6 Hudsonian Godwit flying over and calling. Only looked up because they were calling. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Breezy Point Godwits

2013-08-01 Thread Isaac Grant
Went looking for the reported Marbled Godwit and found it east of the road out from the parking lot going towards Fort Tilden. Also had 6 Hudsonian Godwit flying over and calling. Only looked up because they were calling. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] East pond info

2013-07-19 Thread Isaac Grant
onto the pond is the muddiest/muckiest area of the pond. Last week I sunk in up to my knee. It has dried up quite a bit since then. The entrance to the pond now has gravel at the front. It is very obvious but not exactly where it use to be. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer On Jul 19, 2013, at 5

[nysbirds-l] Ruff update

2013-07-19 Thread Isaac Grant
dowitcher I had on Wednesday Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- 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] Ruff at east pond

2013-07-19 Thread Isaac Grant
Just refound the bird in the east side of the pond directly across from the island. There are a lot of birds here. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Ruff at east pond

2013-07-19 Thread Isaac Grant
Just refound the bird in the east side of the pond directly across from the island. There are a lot of birds here. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Ruff update

2013-07-19 Thread Isaac Grant
dowitcher I had on Wednesday Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- 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] East pond info

2013-07-19 Thread Isaac Grant
onto the pond is the muddiest/muckiest area of the pond. Last week I sunk in up to my knee. It has dried up quite a bit since then. The entrance to the pond now has gravel at the front. It is very obvious but not exactly where it use to be. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer On Jul 19, 2013, at 5

[nysbirds-l] East Pond update

2013-07-17 Thread Isaac Grant
). There were too many birds and not enough time before dark to scan all of them. Also numbers of both yellowlegs, leasts Of interest were 1 long-billed Dowitcher seen and heard 1 White-rumped Sandpiper 6 Stilt Sandpipers Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] East Pond - Jamaica Bay

2013-07-12 Thread Isaac Grant
numbers I've ever seen in July. The west pond had 1 Greater Yellowlegs and nothing else. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

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