Re: [nysbirds-l] Radar

2016-05-14 Thread Jim Osterlund
Then I’ll add; Sagtikos / Sunken Meadow Parkway, LIE Exit 53. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Hooded Warbler at Quogue Wildlife Refuge

2016-04-18 Thread Jim Osterlund
Seen at around 1400 in the tangled cluster of trees just east of the spillway platform, best seen from a short distance down the curvy boardwalk. Not vocalizing at all, making it hard for us to find him. The Refuge is located in East Quogue, Suffolk County. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Bayard Cutting Arboretum Yellow-throated Warbler

2017-06-29 Thread Jim Osterlund
Came across the species again yesterday afternoon, suggestion the possibility of establishment there in much the same fashion as they did at Connetquot State Park, which is not very far north. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] Yellow-headed Blackbird info

2017-09-25 Thread Jim Osterlund
google map. so directed; 40°35'32.2"N 73°53'58.6"W - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Long Island Rarity - Pileated Woodpecker (second-hand report)

2017-10-04 Thread Jim Osterlund
Jayne’s Hill, via Reservoir Road, is some distance away. Parking in the lot off Highhold Drive is better. Parking at the end of Mount Misery Road is rather limited, but it does put you at a park entrance near the reported sighting. Many of the trails have been added to Google Maps; Google

Re: [nysbirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler - Yes

2017-12-01 Thread Jim Osterlund
Following up on the earlier post, we found the warbler investigating recesses in the westernmost wall of the referenced building, which I believe to be the facility’s slaughterhouse, now disused. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Black Swan

2018-09-06 Thread Jim Osterlund
Well, then, for what it’s worth: there’s a Black Swan on Oyster Pond, Montauk, Suffolk County -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Hards Lake, Southaven Park, Shirley, Suffolk County.

2018-04-09 Thread Jim Osterlund
A sighting to generate mixed feelings: a Bald Eagle trying to bully an Osprey out of its catch. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Black Swan

2018-09-03 Thread Jim Osterlund
It’s likely that the Black Swan that inhabited the east pond has become too regular to report, but I wonder if anyone can say he’s seen it recently. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Golden-crowned Sparrow at Brookside Preserve in Sayville

2019-11-21 Thread Jim Osterlund
Still being regularly seen, in our case at around 1430. To compete with the irony experienced by Bob Adamo: I was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, but settled on Long Island in 1969. I had to wait 50 years for the species to send an emissary for me to see. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Reported Wood Stork

2021-05-07 Thread Jim Osterlund
I haven’t kept up with the workings of Google Maps and so got it wrong again: the map (and not the view) should be produced by: https://goo.gl/maps/9cnnYai5CiC9aBmi8 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Reported Wood Stork

2021-05-06 Thread Jim Osterlund
Eileen Schwinn confirms this a reasonable guide to the location of today’s sighting: > https://www.google.com/maps/@40.8228807,-72.6611479,3a,75y,156.26h,104.65t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1so4AmJnD0AcT91MO-WxuBGA!2e0!7i16384!8i8192 > >

[nysbirds-l] 40°49'21.7"N 72°39'41.1"W - Google Maps

2021-05-06 Thread Jim Osterlund
Apologies: that link gives only a “street view”. This was intended: > https://www.google.com/maps/place/40°49'21.7"N+72°39'41.1"W/@40.822691,-72.6629034,901m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.822691!4d-72.6614097 > >

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Black Swan

2018-09-03 Thread Jim Osterlund
It’s likely that the Black Swan that inhabited the east pond has become too regular to report, but I wonder if anyone can say he’s seen it recently. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Black Swan

2018-09-06 Thread Jim Osterlund
Well, then, for what it’s worth: there’s a Black Swan on Oyster Pond, Montauk, Suffolk County -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Golden-crowned Sparrow at Brookside Preserve in Sayville

2019-11-21 Thread Jim Osterlund
Still being regularly seen, in our case at around 1430. To compete with the irony experienced by Bob Adamo: I was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, but settled on Long Island in 1969. I had to wait 50 years for the species to send an emissary for me to see. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Reported Wood Stork

2021-05-06 Thread Jim Osterlund
Eileen Schwinn confirms this a reasonable guide to the location of today’s sighting: > https://www.google.com/maps/@40.8228807,-72.6611479,3a,75y,156.26h,104.65t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1so4AmJnD0AcT91MO-WxuBGA!2e0!7i16384!8i8192 > >

[nysbirds-l] 40°49'21.7"N 72°39'41.1"W - Google Maps

2021-05-06 Thread Jim Osterlund
Apologies: that link gives only a “street view”. This was intended: > https://www.google.com/maps/place/40°49'21.7"N+72°39'41.1"W/@40.822691,-72.6629034,901m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.822691!4d-72.6614097 > >

[nysbirds-l] Reported Wood Stork

2021-05-07 Thread Jim Osterlund
I haven’t kept up with the workings of Google Maps and so got it wrong again: the map (and not the view) should be produced by: https://goo.gl/maps/9cnnYai5CiC9aBmi8 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Hooded Warbler at Quogue Wildlife Refuge

2016-04-18 Thread Jim Osterlund
Seen at around 1400 in the tangled cluster of trees just east of the spillway platform, best seen from a short distance down the curvy boardwalk. Not vocalizing at all, making it hard for us to find him. The Refuge is located in East Quogue, Suffolk County. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Wertheim Bald Eagle Pair

2016-04-25 Thread Jim Osterlund
Much to the displeasure of the Osprey at the Wertheim Preserve, Shirley, Suffolk County, the pair of adult Bald Eagles are much in evidence along Carman’s River there. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Radar

2016-05-14 Thread Jim Osterlund
Are there any radar watchers out there tonight? If so, can you characterize the image over central Suffolk at around 2330> -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] Radar

2016-05-14 Thread Jim Osterlund
Thank you sir! For reference, should anyone come out to investigate, the thin, red lines on the radar display, where the image faded, are local main north-south routes; reading east-to-west; William Floyd Parkway Route 46LIE Exit 68 Medford Avenue Route 112

Re: [nysbirds-l] Radar

2016-05-14 Thread Jim Osterlund
Then I’ll add; Sagtikos / Sunken Meadow Parkway, LIE Exit 53. -- 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] Radar

2016-05-15 Thread Jim Osterlund
I can’t say what’s “best”. I check weather at NWS - National Mosaic Enhanced Radar Image: Full Resolution Loop anyway, so an occasional bird event is just a plus. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Glossy Ibis

2017-06-12 Thread Jim Osterlund
Seeing them is not remarkable along the south side of Central Suffolk County. Seeing fifty of them taking advantage of mowing and irrigation at the sod farm along County Road 51 in the town of Riverhead is. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Bayard Cutting Arboretum Yellow-throated Warbler

2017-06-29 Thread Jim Osterlund
Came across the species again yesterday afternoon, suggestion the possibility of establishment there in much the same fashion as they did at Connetquot State Park, which is not very far north. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] Yellow-headed Blackbird info

2017-09-25 Thread Jim Osterlund
google map. so directed; 40°35'32.2"N 73°53'58.6"W - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Long Island Rarity - Pileated Woodpecker (second-hand report)

2017-10-04 Thread Jim Osterlund
Jayne’s Hill, via Reservoir Road, is some distance away. Parking in the lot off Highhold Drive is better. Parking at the end of Mount Misery Road is rather limited, but it does put you at a park entrance near the reported sighting. Many of the trails have been added to Google Maps; Google

Re: [nysbirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler - Yes

2017-12-01 Thread Jim Osterlund
Following up on the earlier post, we found the warbler investigating recesses in the westernmost wall of the referenced building, which I believe to be the facility’s slaughterhouse, now disused. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Hards Lake, Southaven Park, Shirley, Suffolk County.

2018-04-09 Thread Jim Osterlund
A sighting to generate mixed feelings: a Bald Eagle trying to bully an Osprey out of its catch. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: MAINE Bl-br. Albatross photo'd... [7/24]

2009-07-29 Thread Jim Osterlund
For what it may be worth, the ferry landing in Vinalhaven, Maine, is here; http://tinyurl.com/nc2tsn Which of many locations bearing the name, "seal", is the relevant one is beyond me at the moment. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re: [nysbirds-l] Fw: [OneidaBirds] Snowy Owl

2009-08-04 Thread Jim Osterlund
I'm convinced I need a new calendar; clearly, mine's broken! http://tinyurl.com/meo3nn -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Temporary archive: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your

Re: [nysbirds-l] NY visitor needs birding suggestions- Jamaica Bay

2009-08-13 Thread Jim Osterlund
An experiment, then; comments welcome; http://tinyurl.com/m5c787 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Temporary archive: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Visiting Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

2009-08-20 Thread Jim Osterlund
Notice, too, that this map is characterized, "public". As such, you can set the Google Maps Search window to "Show search options", and then within the options window you can set the option, "user-created content". Then you can search for things by name. If for some reason you don't

Re: [nysbirds-l] Northern NJ Swallow-tailed Kite

2009-08-27 Thread Jim Osterlund
Google Maps points here; http://tinyurl.com/lwo8d9 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Temporary archive: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird:

Re: [nysbirds-l] FWD: (CONNECTICUT) - N. Wheatear, 9/5

2009-09-05 Thread Jim Osterlund
Not clear as to the exact location of the sighting, but the airport is here; Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Temporary archive: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit

Re: [nysbirds-l] Northern Wheatear in CT- YES

2009-09-06 Thread Jim Osterlund
Instructions for locating this bird remain distressingly unclear, with details only locals might recognize. None the less, it would appear that the fence involved is here, marked by the green arrow, paralleling Great Meadow Road, marked with the red pointer; 41.163180, -73.130718 - Google

Re: [nysbirds-l] Northern Wheatear in CT- YES

2009-09-06 Thread Jim Osterlund
An improved position from a report for today, September 6th. The satellite photo is old — on the order of two years so — and currently the group of parking areas is occupied with a good deal of construction material and equipment; 41.163368, -73.130480 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List

Re: [nysbirds-l] (New Jersey) a N. Wheatear continues, 9/16

2009-09-16 Thread Jim Osterlund
Note that the park map is almost upside down with respect to the compass; DeKorte Park - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] ***WHITE IBIS*** - Tonawanda WMA, Niagara County (small corr...

2009-09-25 Thread Jim Osterlund
43.11621,-78.481908 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please

Re: [nysbirds-l] (Massachusetts) F.-t. Flycatcher continues 10/1

2009-10-01 Thread Jim Osterlund
The Elm tree mentioned in the posting is here; 41.88267, -69.995323 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2)

Re: [nysbirds-l] FW: [HMBirds] Red Phalarope on Hudson at Fort Miller, Washington County

2009-10-02 Thread Jim Osterlund
The location in question. Curiously enough, the author would have you turn left onto Harris Road, which would be west if you were northbound; the parenthetical "east" is correct, and that's a right turn. Untitled - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

Re: [nysbirds-l] FW: [Ontbirds] White Ibis- Whitby, Ontario

2009-10-04 Thread Jim Osterlund
A bridge near Whitby, Ontario, Canada; 43.856336,-78.932039 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon- Centerport (Suffolk Co.)

2009-10-04 Thread Jim Osterlund
The pond in question. Inexplicably, Google has labeled it with the name of the larger pond to the east. The "Tung Ting" appellation stems from the name of a restaurant once situated there. Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re: [nysbirds-l] out-of-range & out-of-state ( N.H. Bell's Vireo)

2009-10-05 Thread Jim Osterlund
Google continues to tinker with the workings of its map routine, and it currently is not possible to send a working link to a map with a location marked. If , however, you insert the following coordinates into the map search window, you'll get a map of Odiorne Point State Park in New

Re: [nysbirds-l] Smith's Point, L.I. Birds, Monday, Oct. 5th

2009-10-05 Thread Jim Osterlund
I find I can get around the awkwardness Google has introduced in this manner; Violet Cove Marina can be marked by clicking the link below, and then clicking "Search Maps" on the resulting map. 40.746676,-72.850819 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

Re: [nysbirds-l] out-of-range & out-of-state ( N.H. Bell's Vireo)

2009-10-05 Thread Jim Osterlund
Reworking my previous post on the matter, click the link below, and then click "Search Maps" on the display. 43.045319, -70.714027 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Swainson's Hawk - New Baltimore, Greene County

2009-10-07 Thread Jim Osterlund
Until Google resolves its most recent "improvement, I'm stuck with some awkwardness; click the link, and then, when the map appears, click, "Search Maps". The Sunoco station on 9W, at exit 21B of Route 87; 42.395319,-73.829241 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Swainson's Hawk - New Baltimore, Greene County

2009-10-07 Thread Jim Osterlund
Stung again by Google Maps! The Sunoco station is actually here (same instructions); 42.393449,-73.82967 - Google Maps Thanks to Will Raup for the correction! -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Swainson's Hawk - Thursday evening - YES & forecast

2009-10-08 Thread Jim Osterlund
Combining recent location information data; Greene Hawk - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2)

Re: [nysbirds-l] [Massachusetts] Brown-chested Martin

2009-10-12 Thread Jim Osterlund
Apparent location at which to "park and walk in'; 41.967404,-70.887533 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2)

Re: [nysbirds-l] (Mass.) Brown-chested Martin; & (Delaware) poss. Tropical Kingbird, 10/13

2009-10-13 Thread Jim Osterlund
The intersection of Wilkerson Road and Prime Hook Road — curiously, Google does not include "Beach" in the name of the latter; 38.854936,-75.2445 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Crown Point, Essex County NY bridge (to VT) CLOSED

2009-10-19 Thread Jim Osterlund
Ferry landing at Essex, New York, ferry visible in satellite photo; 44.310856,-73.351191 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Crown Point, Essex County NY bridge (to VT) CLOSED

2009-10-19 Thread Jim Osterlund
Ferry landing at McNeil Cove, near Charlotte, Vermont; 44.301631,-73.297026 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2)

Re: [nysbirds-l] possible exotic

2009-10-23 Thread Jim Osterlund
Lots of pond up there, but this one seems to fit the distance callout; 43.212112,-73.783536 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] further directions for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, Wayne Co. 10/25

2009-10-25 Thread Jim Osterlund
The improved directions suggest a location; 43.044453,-76.721005 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose Suffolk County Long Island

2009-11-03 Thread Jim Osterlund
Sunken Meadow State Park, ball fields marked; 40.909969,-73.253553 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Ontario, Canada: Phainopepla

2009-11-12 Thread Jim Osterlund
Marking the intersection of Avondale Boulevard and Addington Crescent; 43.70662,-79.708423 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Eurasian Collared Doves (3) - Hilton, NY (Monroe County)

2009-11-19 Thread Jim Osterlund
What I believe is the sixth pole east of the intersection of Curtis Road and Route 259; 43.310659,-77.789753 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] New Jersey: IVORY GULL in Cape May 11/27

2009-11-27 Thread Jim Osterlund
The Lobster House in Cape May; Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html

Re: [nysbirds-l] Juvenile Ivory Gull at Cape May - Extralimital

2009-11-28 Thread Jim Osterlund
Entrance to the Bree-Zee-Lee Yacht Basin in Cape May; 38.956893,-74.884577 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Sandhill Crane - Dune Rd, East Quogue

2009-11-29 Thread Jim Osterlund
Dockers; Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your

Re: [nysbirds-l] Summer Tanager west of Rochester

2009-12-11 Thread Jim Osterlund
How Google responds to the given address; 516 Colby Street Spencerport NY - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Dunkirk Avocet 12/12/09

2009-12-12 Thread Jim Osterlund
Suggested observation location; 42.487177,-79.34537 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2)

[nysbirds-l] Manorville Tundra Swans

2009-12-17 Thread Jim Osterlund
The 4 Tundra Swans mentioned by Carl Starace yesterday were present at the same location today at 1400. It appears to be a small family; two adults and two juveniles. 40.857152,-72.816111 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re: [nysbirds-l] Tundra Swans near Manorville, Long Island

2009-12-18 Thread Jim Osterlund
An excellent photo on the libirding website shows the pair of adults in a lush, green locale. The nearby Swan Lake Golf Course would be worth checking. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Black Guillemot continues in Southampton, L.I.

2009-12-22 Thread Jim Osterlund
40.917177,-72.452023 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please

Re: [nysbirds-l] Trumpeter Swans, Upper Lake, Yaphank, Suffolk County

2010-01-17 Thread Jim Osterlund
It does indeed appear that "our" pair of Trumpeter Swans have returned; they were visible today at around 1000 hours, resting on the edge of the ice. Their position was such as to provide decent view from the parking lot of Millhouse Inn on the southwest corner of the lake and even a

Re: [nysbirds-l] Dovekie at Great River NY

2010-01-26 Thread Jim Osterlund
With able assistance from David Klauber, I mark the location thus; 40.713733,-73.147469 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Yaphank Trumpeter Swans

2010-02-12 Thread Jim Osterlund
In keeping with the notion of continuity, I note the pair of Trumpeter Swan are still present on the ice of Upper Yaphank Lake, much to the displeasure of the resident Mute cob. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re: [nysbirds-l] Fw: Calverton Grasslands, Suffolk, Co.

2010-02-14 Thread Jim Osterlund
There's nothing to wonder about; EPCAL has made a forward step. The gate at the north end of the middle taxiway is now kept open, so now traffic from Route 25 can go directly to the center of the cluster of businesses by going straight through the grassland. Soon enough, they'll be able

Re: [nysbirds-l] Northern Hawk Owl - Clinton County (14 Feb 2010)

2010-02-15 Thread Jim Osterlund
With excellent guidance from Tom Johnson, I mark the tree he mentioned (the green arrow); 44.99426,-73.422377 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: Ivory Gull in Toronto, Ontario

2010-02-15 Thread Jim Osterlund
Curiously, while it's called Cherry Beach, the park is called Clarke Baech Park; 43.63679,-79.344764 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Continuing MA Barnacle Goose

2010-03-06 Thread Jim Osterlund
The pond specified; 42.160536,-73.411422 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Sandhill Cranes Suffolk Co

2010-03-20 Thread Jim Osterlund
In hopes they stay around; 40.90669,-72.38014 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2)

Re: [nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: Cattle Egret near Montauk

2010-04-02 Thread Jim Osterlund
41.005026,-72.022269 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Prothonotory Warbler - Northport, Suffolk County

2010-04-15 Thread Jim Osterlund
Parking near Fuch's Pond; 40.916971,-73.332163 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2)

Re: [nysbirds-l] HOODED WARBLER. Suffolk Greenbelt trail

2010-05-03 Thread Jim Osterlund
The south side of Veteran's Highway has a very accommodating shoulder, and, in deference to the Long Island Greenbelt Trail, there's a crosswalk marked. Even so, follow John's advice; traffic is fast, so be careful! -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re: [nysbirds-l] Kentucky Warbler at Rockerfeller State Park Westchester

2010-05-29 Thread Jim Osterlund
Not easy to see the connecting trail in all the cover, but the area is marked (green arrow); 41.106798,-73.841933 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite back again in Town of Root, Montgomery County

2010-05-31 Thread Jim Osterlund
For openers, then, the intersection of Donato and Mapleton; 42.830597,-74.521637 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html

Re: [nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite back again in Town of Root, Montgomery County

2010-05-31 Thread Jim Osterlund
Actual observation point; 42.827607,-74.519384 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2)

Re: [nysbirds-l] EQuogue Chuck-will's-widow -Yes, WHBeach Whip-poor-will,Yes

2010-06-02 Thread Jim Osterlund
Chuck-wills-widow; 40.844607,-72.591919 - Google Maps Whip-poor-will; 40.843207,-72.65137 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Nissaquogue Bank Swallows

2010-06-06 Thread Jim Osterlund
The little colony in the bluffs of the David Weld Preserve has doubled in number from last season, at least to this unskilled census-taker; 12 today, 6 last year. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] Buff ,Breasted Sandpipers in Manorville, Long Island, Sept. 1st

2010-09-01 Thread Jim Osterlund
That complex of intersecting roads is hard to describe, but a view of a map clarifies; 40.836963,-72.746417 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Common Ground Dove

2010-11-05 Thread Jim Osterlund
In an effort to aid those from "up there", who are on their way "down here"; Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Common Ground Dove -Continues

2010-11-06 Thread Jim Osterlund
Echoing Will Raup's call for patience; I'd underdressed, and by 1115 was uncomfortable, so I resolved to drive off for a while and return later. I chose to exit via the launching ramp complex. I turned into it, and there was the Dove! I stopped my van on the shoulder, and stepped back

Re: [nysbirds-l] Fork-tailed Flycatcher

2010-11-18 Thread Jim Osterlund
Hoping a map will help somebody; Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html

Re: [nysbirds-l] Northern Lapwing Storrs Connecticut

2010-11-28 Thread Jim Osterlund
Directions given so far assume a lot of familiarity; as near as I can make out, observation is from here; 41.818772,-72.256471 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] YELLOW-HEADED BLACKBIRD

2010-12-02 Thread Jim Osterlund
Google Maps responds to the given address thus; 17 Old French Road Honeoye Falls NY - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Hermit Warbler Sunken Meadow State Park - Suffolk County

2010-12-04 Thread Jim Osterlund
40.912515,-73.258783 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Fw: [cayugabirds-l] Fw: [OneidaBirds] Townsend's Solitaire on Point Peninsula

2010-12-21 Thread Jim Osterlund
Not an easy one to find; 44.026792,-76.219363 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Fw: [cayugabirds-l] Fw: [OneidaBirds] Townsend's Solitaire on Point Peninsula

2010-12-21 Thread Jim Osterlund
Correction; 44.020873,-76.242049 - Google Maps Thanks to both Bill Purcell and Joseph Brin for catching my error and providing guidance to correct it. I've never been much good at following directions, and even worse at giving them. hence my preference for maps. -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Trumpeter Swan and Lark Sparrow continue

2010-12-24 Thread Jim Osterlund
The former at; 40.84243,-72.937095 - Google Maps The latter; 40.905944,-72.798294 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Am. White Pelican, East Setauket, LI

2010-12-29 Thread Jim Osterlund
The Marina Pier on Shore Road in Setauket; 40.948028,-73.102551 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Trumpeter Swan- Yes

2011-01-01 Thread Jim Osterlund
Anyone coming east to look for this bird would do well to check first whether the Shirley gas leak has been taken care of. Travel through the area today was quite difficult, what with the closure of Sunrise Highway between exits 57 and 59 and many of the surrounding routes. -- NYSbirds-L

Re: [nysbirds-l] Townsend's Solitaire on New Years Day Orient Christmas Bird Count

2011-01-02 Thread Jim Osterlund
Even though the bird might be gone already and the point moot, I mark for reference the first field one encounters going north from Route 25 along Albertson Lane in Greenport; 41.086933,-72.396035 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re: [nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck Cold Spring Harbor - north shore Long Island

2011-01-04 Thread Jim Osterlund
The dock mentioned; 40.867737,-73.462604 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck update

2011-01-04 Thread Jim Osterlund
Accessible viewpoint, further north; 40.874162,-73.483289 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2)

Re: [nysbirds-l] REPORT! of: [W. Mass.] "European Redwing"

2011-01-07 Thread Jim Osterlund
The stables cited; 42.422411,-73.348814 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2)

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