[nysbirds-l] Baird's Sandpiper Continues at Jones Beach West End (Nassau Co.)

Currently with Least Sandpipers in western-most pond (resembles a backward J). 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] Lark Sparrow at Robert Moses State Park (Suffolk Co.)

Observed at volleyball courts with House Sparrows ( east end of RMSP Field 2). 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] Marbled Godwit Continues at Cold Spring Harbor

Present today at 12:00PM in lower Cold Spring Harbor (Suffolk Co.) just north of NYS Route 25A. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Adult Franklin' Gull at Robert Moses State Park (Suffolk Co.)

Currently with other gulls in grass in front of Field 5 concession. Photos poster later on my Flickr site. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Two Buffies still Present on "J" Pond, West End (Nassau Co.)

Flying frequently over "J" Pond. Landing briefly to feed. 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] Ross's Goose continues at Eastport Lake (Suffolk Co.)

Flew into Eastport Pond around 9:20AM. Still present. 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] Ash-throated Flycatcher Continues at Fort Hill Cemetery (Suffolk Co.)

At 9:00AM both northwest and south of traffic circle at top of cemetery hill actively feeding and occasionally calling. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose Now At Robert A. Brady Park

The Pink- footed Goose is currently on the baseball field at the Town of Smithtown's Robert A. Brady park. The park is located north of Miller's Pond on the west side of Maple Avenue. Entrance on Wildwood Lane. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose at Miller's Pond(Suffolk Co.)

The Pink-footed Goose was present this morning at 8:00am on Miller's Pond. It flew out with Canada Geese at 8:15AM heading northwest. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Ruff at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge (Queens Co}

Male currently on east side of East Pond below Raunt, with Laughing Gulls. Ken & Sue Feustel Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding

[nysbirds-l] Ruff Update

Last seen at s/s of Raunt, best viewed from overlook east of Big John's Pond. 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] Thick-billed Murre continues at Lake Montauk (Suffolk Co.)

Observed at 7:45AM from west side of Lake Montauk Jetty. Look south for green lettered dock sign CH19. Another good vantage point is dock on Star Island east of Coast Guard Station. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Upland Sandpiper Continues at Oak Beach (Suffolk Co.)

Observed at 2:15PM in median of Ocean Pkwy east of Oak Beach. 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] Eared Grebe at Jones Inlet (Nassau Co.)

Being seen now at mouth of Jones Inlet from West End jetty near green # 5 And red # 6 buoys. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Buff-breasted Sandpipers at West End (Nassau Co.)

Now four Buffies on south side of main pond ( pond with blind). Ken Feustel 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] Hudsonian Godwit at Mecox Bay (Suffolk Co.)

One immature bird currently being seen at Mecox Bay cut with terns and gulls. 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] Ruff at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge (Queens Co}

Male currently on east side of East Pond below Raunt, with Laughing Gulls. Ken & Sue Feustel Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding

[nysbirds-l] Ruff Update

Last seen at s/s of Raunt, best viewed from overlook east of Big John's Pond. 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] Buff-breasted Sandpipers at West End (Nassau Co.)

Now four Buffies on south side of main pond ( pond with blind). Ken Feustel 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] Hudsonian Godwit at Mecox Bay (Suffolk Co.)

One immature bird currently being seen at Mecox Bay cut with terns and gulls. 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] Baird's Sandpiper Continues at Jones Beach West End (Nassau Co.)

Currently with Least Sandpipers in western-most pond (resembles a backward "J"). 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] Lark Sparrow at Robert Moses State Park (Suffolk Co.)

Observed at volleyball courts with House Sparrows ( east end of RMSP Field 2). 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] Marbled Godwit Continues at Cold Spring Harbor

Present today at 12:00PM in lower Cold Spring Harbor (Suffolk Co.) just north of NYS Route 25A. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Two Buffies still Present on "J" Pond, West End (Nassau Co.)

Flying frequently over "J" Pond. Landing briefly to feed. 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] Adult Franklin' Gull at Robert Moses State Park (Suffolk Co.)

Currently with other gulls in grass in front of Field 5 concession. Photos poster later on my Flickr site. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Ross's Goose continues at Eastport Lake (Suffolk Co.)

Flew into Eastport Pond around 9:20AM. Still present. 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] Ash-throated Flycatcher Continues at Fort Hill Cemetery (Suffolk Co.)

At 9:00AM both northwest and south of traffic circle at top of cemetery hill actively feeding and occasionally calling. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose at Miller's Pond(Suffolk Co.)

The Pink-footed Goose was present this morning at 8:00am on Miller's Pond. It flew out with Canada Geese at 8:15AM heading northwest. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose Now At Robert A. Brady Park

The Pink- footed Goose is currently on the baseball field at the Town of Smithtown's Robert A. Brady park. The park is located north of Miller's Pond on the west side of Maple Avenue. Entrance on Wildwood Lane. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Thick-billed Murre continues at Lake Montauk (Suffolk Co.)

Observed at 7:45AM from west side of Lake Montauk Jetty. Look south for green lettered dock sign CH19. Another good vantage point is dock on Star Island east of Coast Guard Station. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Eared Grebe at Jones Inlet (Nassau Co.)

Being seen now at mouth of Jones Inlet from West End jetty near green # 5 And red # 6 buoys. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Upland Sandpiper Continues at Oak Beach (Suffolk Co.)

Observed at 2:15PM in median of Ocean Pkwy east of Oak Beach. 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] JBWR Today (Queens Co.)

on the west side of the East Pond north of Mud Cove, and a Black Tern, observed by others on the East Pond. We did not observe the Marbled Godwit reported earlier this week. Ken Sue Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses State Park this Morning (Suffolk Co.)

the northeastern corner of the golf course. Other birds observed included Baltimore Oriole, Scarlet Tanager, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, and Palm Warbler. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Extralimital Report - Monhegan Island, Maine

- 1 Wilson's Warbler - 1 Savannah Sparrow - 50 Ken Sue Feustel -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Clay-Colored Sparrow at Cedar Beach (Suffolk Co.)

Overlook Beach. Ken Feustel -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Fire/Jones Barrier Beaches Today (Suffolk/Nassau Counties)

Sparrow was feeding near the bayberry on the west side of the entrance road to the WE2 Coast Guard Station. An adult Red- headed Woodpecker was reported from the WE2 parkway turnaround but could not be relocated. All in all a good (and overdue) morning of birding. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] Pink-Footed /Barnacle Geese at SMSP (Suffolk Co.)- No

We found neither the previously reported Pink-footed or Barnacle Goose at Sunken Meadow State Park today around 1:00PM. Small flocks of Canada Geese were widely scattered around the park. The flocks appeared restless, moving frequently. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] King Eider in Jones Inlet/Nassau County

A female King Eider was discovered this morning in Jones Inlet towards the Pt. Lookout side of the Inlet, floating south on the outgoing tide. Also present in the inlet were scattered flocks of approx. fifty Common Eider. Land birding was very slow, with a few flyover pipits and goldfinch. Ken

[nysbirds-l] Waterfowl in Western Suffolk County

- this might be a hard to find species on some CBC's. Ken Feustel -- 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

[nysbirds-l] No Barrow's Goldeneye at Bayville (Nassau Co.)

if the weather patterns had been kinder and hope for better weather when the count is rescheduled. Ken Feustel -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Connetquot River State Park This Morning (Suffolk Co.)

. Ken Feustel -- 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 observations

[nysbirds-l] White-fronted Geese at Belmont Lake State Park (Suffolk Co.)

, they may have been feeding in the St. Charles Cemetery property on the west side of Wellwood Ave. in North Lindenhurst. Ken Sue Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com

[nysbirds-l] CBC Birds (Suffolk Nassau Counties)

on the shoulders of the parkways from the Jones Beach Water Tower to the WE2 parking lot - probably the first day they were able to leave the shelter of the nearby vegetation. Ken Sue Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Barrow's Goldeneye at Bayville (Nassau Co.)

by an unidentified female goldeneye. The pair were further to the west and closer to shore. At Shu Swamp (Mill Neck Preserve) there were fifteen Rusty Blackbirds among many Robins feeding in the unfrozen portion of the freshwater marsh. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Huge Razorbill Flight at Montauk Pt. (Suffolk Co.)

2:30PM. Feeding at the tip of the east jetty was an immature Black-legged Kittiwake with a few Razorbills at the mouth of the inlet. We searched the inlet area in vain for a Dovekie reported earlier that morning. Ken Sue Feustel Other Observers: Shai Mitra, Pat Lindsay, Gerta Fritz, Joan

[nysbirds-l] Westchester County and West End/Jones Beach (Nassau Co.)

with Doug Futuyma unsuccessfully when Brooklyn Bird Club members found a single Lapland Longspur on the dock just north of the gazebo. This bird was incredibly cooperative, continually feeding on the lawn as cameras clicked and scopes were set up, allowing approaches within twenty feet. Ken Sue

[nysbirds-l] Dovekie at Great River NY

This morning i found a Dovekie in the Suffolk County Timber Point Park west marina. The park is in Great River NY at the end of Great River rd follow the signs to the West and or Police marina. Ken Thompson Sayville NY

[nysbirds-l] Timber Point Dovekie Stll There

I checked on the Dovekie at Timber Point at 11:15 this morning. Still actively swimming and feeding up and down the west marina. Ken Thompson Sayville NY _ Hotmail: Trusted email

RE: [nysbirds-l] Timber Point Doveke - NO - Sunday, 31 January

I would like to think that nature took it's course and that we didn't meddle. Ken Thompson Sayville NY Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Timber Point Doveke - NO - Sunday, 31 January From: fpimen...@verizon.net Date: Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:25:23 -0500 CC: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu To: davehawk

[nysbirds-l] Red-Headed Woodpecker at Caumsett State Park (Suffolk Co.)

Thrush (1). Ken Sue Feustel -- 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) http

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon Continues on Santapogue Creek, West Babylon (Suffolk Co.)

of the broken concrete that forms part of the southwestern border of the Bergen Pt. Sewage Treatment Plant, as viewed from the west side of the creek at Venetian Shores Town Park. The looks at the bird were mediocre, and a scope was necessary to locate the bird. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info

[nysbirds-l] Dune Road (Suffolk Co.) Birds

too brief a look for a definitive identification. Ken Feustel -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Rouses Pt.; Ausable Pt.;Saranac Lake; Westport Boat Launch (Clinton, Essex, and Franklin Counties)

made possible by the valuable information passed among the various groups of birders in the area. Ken Sue Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l

[nysbirds-l] West End/Jones Beach Today (Nassau Co.)

markings on flanks and back) hauled out on the beach between the WE2 pavilion and the WE2 jetty that allowed a close approach. Thanks to the staff at the TR Sanctuary for helping us with the seal's identity. Ken Sue Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Shu Swamp (a.k.a. Mill Neck Preserve) Birds - Nassau Co.

the collar numbers for three Canada Geese to the U.S. Fish Wildlife Service and recently received the results. The three birds were banded by the Canadian Wildlife Service and Quebec University near Varennes, east of Montreal, Quebec in 2007. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake State Park West End/Jones Beach (Nassau Co.)

in the woods west of Fresh Pond. Ken Sue Feustel -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Shu Swamp (Nassau Co.)

Birding highlights this morning from Shu Swamp included a Red-shouldered Hawk, Pine Warbler (3), our FOS Palm Warbler (1), and Rusty Blackbird (6). Also present were Osprey, Golden-crowned Kinglet, and Eastern Phoebe. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Jones Barrier Beach (Nassau Suffolk Counties)

it is not there. Ken Feustel -- 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) http://www.surfbirds.com

[nysbirds-l] Connetquot River State Park and Jones Beach/West End (Suffolk/Nassau Counties)

, providing hope of eventual breeding. At WE2 our FOS Blue-headed Vireo, found by John Gluth was at the turnaround, along with Yellow-bellied Sapsucker and Ruby-crowned Kinglet. Butterflies Observed: Mourning Cloak (1), Juvenal's Duskywing (2), Spring Azure (25), and American Lady (1). Ken Sue

[nysbirds-l] White-winged Dove at West End 2 Marina (Nassau Co.)

Joan Quinlan and Gerta Fritz found a White-winged Dove at the WE2 Marina (Jones Beach) this morning about 10:00AM. The bird is in the company of Rock Pigeons that congregate near the WE2 Marina restrooms. It was still being observed at 11:00AM. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow State Park Today (Suffolk Co.)

-eyed Vireos(B), and White-crowned and Chipping Sparrow(B). Ken Sue Feustel -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Bye Bye Brant

Tonight at 7:25pm I saw the first wave of migrating BRANT from the Town of Newburgh as a wavy assembly of about 35 birds flew north over the Hudson River. This is the earliest date that I have ever had them moving north in the spring though I have seen them do so over many, many years.

[nysbirds-l] Alley Pond Park Jamaica Bay W.R. This Morning (Queens Co.)

Yellow-throated Vireo about midway between the North and South Gardens. The West Pond held about six species of waterfowl and not much else. Ken Sue Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1

[nysbirds-l] Alley Pond Park JBWR (Queens Co.)

a Kentucky Warbler at Valley Stream State Park this morning. Ken Sue Feustel -- 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

[nysbirds-l] West End/Jones Beach Today (Nassau Co.)

in the picnic area were Nashville, Blackburnian, Magnolia, Parula, Blackpoll, BT Blue, Black and White, and Redstart. Other locations in the Park had Blue-winged, Prairie, Yellow, and Yellowthroat. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Blue Grosbeak at RMSP Field 2 (Suffolk Co.)

entrance to Field 2. Ken Feustel -- 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) http

[nysbirds-l] Fire/Jones Barrier Beach this Morning (Nassau/Suffolk Counties)

of being on the barrier beach this morning was witnessing the huge flight of butterflies chiefly comprising Red Admirals and American Ladies. This may have been an island-wide phenomena as we observed good numbers of these species in the early morning at SMSP as well. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay W.R. This Morning (Queens Co.)

feeding with a single Glossy Ibis near Bench 12. Just before seeing the Ibis, a young male Summer Tanager flew by where I was standing and settled into the shrubbery east of Bench 12. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses State Park (RMSP) Sea Watch (Suffolk Co.)

A sea watch from RMSP Field 2 from 7:30AM to 8:30AM this morning yielded five Cory's Shearwaters and two Wilson's Storm-Petrels. One of the Cory's Shearwaters was fifty yards from shore, feeding with a group of terns. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] West End 2/Jones Beach (Nassau County)

are well within the arrival dates for Baird's Sandpiper and they should be looked for in the grassy areas of the swale. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses State Park (Suffolk Co.) and West End/Jones Beach (Nassau Co.)

. I observed the swale in front of the WE2 concession building from the car which appeared birdless (and waterless), but did not cover the area thoroughly. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay WR and Oceanside MNSA (Queens Nassau Counties)

2 this morning, reported by Bob Kurtz and Rich Kelly. Ken Sue Feustel -- 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

[nysbirds-l] West End/Jones Beach This Morning (Nassau County)

. The most common warbler was American Redstart (14) while Red-breasted Nuthatch (13) numbers at WE2 continue to increase. No shorebirds of note were found in the swale, but American Oystercatcher numbers (475) were impressive as well as Western Willet (32) on the sandbar in the WE2 Marina. Ken

[nysbirds-l] West End/Jones Beach This Morning (Nassau Co.)

in the mid-morning, but did not stay long. Ken Sue Feustel -- 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

[nysbirds-l] West End/Jones Beach This Morning (Nassau Co.)

were observed all morning at WE2, today was a bonanza. At Heckscher State Park, Sue Feustel found a single Buff-breasted Sandpiper feeding in the median east of the pool accompanied by ten Killdeer. Warblers observed were Parula, Magnolia, Chestnut-sided, and Am. Redstart. Ken Feustel

[nysbirds-l] Suffolk County Bird Updates

. At Heckscher State Park the Buff-breasted Sandpiper was observed with Killdeer at about 9:30AM, feeding in the median of the parkway road system in the vicinity of Parking Field 8. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses State Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

) of the dirt road leading to the volleyball courts. Ken Feustel -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses State Park This Morning (Suffolk Co.)

Gulls. Ken Feustel -- 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) http://www.surfbirds.com

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses State Park to West End/Jones Beach Today (Suffolk/Nassau Counties)

not observed in many years. On Monday at RMSP there were two Lesser Black-backed Gulls, one each in the Field 2 and 5 parking lots. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses State Park to West End/Jones Beach (Suffolk/Nassau Counties)

direction. Ken Feustel -- 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) http

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses State Park Today (Suffolk County)

Blackbirds. Seen by others this morning: A Lincoln's Sparrow was observed in the same location as the Clay-colored Sparrow by Joe Viglietta. Ken Sue Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http

[nysbirds-l] West End/Jones Beach Birds (Nassau Co.)

Grosbeak feeding along the north side of Robert Moses State Park Field 2 west of the main entrance. Ken Sue Feustel -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Caumsett State Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

! Ken Feustel -- 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) http://www.surfbirds.com

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses State Park West End/Jones Beach (Suffolk/Nassau Counties)

, a fair hawk flight developed in the late morning highlighted by Merlins and Kestrels. Ken Sue Feustel -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Field Trip Report - West End/Jones Beach east to Robert Moses State Park

an adult Lesser Black-backed Gull and a sizable concentration of Scoters (mostly Black) that we estimated at about 700 birds. In the Zach's Bay picnic area (opposite Field 6 on the north side of the Ocean Parkway) we kicked up a spiffy-looking Lark Sparrow at about 1:00PM. Ken Sue Feustel

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses State Park This Morning (Suffolk Co.)

the Western Kingbird briefly along the west side of the road to the upper (south) parking lot. Ken Feustel -- 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

[nysbirds-l] West End/Jones Beach and Vicinity (Nassau Co.)

most of us headed down to the median west of the large poplar tree at WE and quickly came across a young male White-winged Crossbill feeding in a Japanese Black Pine just west of the poplar tree. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Common Ground-dove Continues

The continuing Common Ground Dove at Captree St Park was sighted at 10:00 am alongside the pedestrian path to the south parking lot Ken Thompson Sayville NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] West End/JonesBeach This Morning (Nassau Co.)

when the bird flies. While on the beach it preferred a sitting position, and while sleeping could easily be missed. Ken Sue Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Shrike

Just saw the discussion on the Jones Beach Shrike and, in line with Shaibal's comment on late season Loggerheads I have records of having Loggerheads at the old Galeville Airport in Ulster County. At that time we were allowed to drive on the tarmac and I had many up close observations of

[nysbirds-l] Hermit Warbler - No

in the vicinity. Ken Sue Feustel -- 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) http

[nysbirds-l] Closure of Ocean Parkway (Nassau Suffolk Counties)

. Here's hoping for some better CBC weather than last year! Ken Feustel -- 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

[nysbirds-l] West End/Jones Beach, NY

Parkway Closure Update News 12 LI indicated at about 3:00PM this afternoon that law enforcement authorities will decide tonight whether to continue the search along Ocean Parkway for evidence related to the discovery of the four bodies east of Gilgo Beach. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info

[nysbirds-l] West End/Jones Beach and Robert Moses S.P. This Morning (Nassau/Suffolk Counties)

the median, and two Boat-tailed Grackles were feeding along the shore of the Boat Basin. At RMSP Field 5 there were ten Horned Larks, two Snow Buntings and a single Lapland Longspur feeding in the center of the traffic circle. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Dovekie (Deceased) at West End 2 Marina (Nassau Co.)

days ago when the CBC was in progress. I noted that coastal New England recorded a fair number of Dovekies, apparently related to the December 26th coastal storm. Perhaps there are other birds around. Has anyone checked the Timber Point Boat Basin in Great River? Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] North Shore Suffolk/Nassau Counties This Morning

. The lake was mostly frozen but there was some open water on the east side of the lake where the Eurasian Wigeon was quickly located with about a half-dozen Common Mergansers and ten American Wigeon. Ken Sue Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Connetquot River State Park This Morning (Suffolk County)

(accessed by walking west from the parking lot). Ken Feustel -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose at Belmont Lake State Park (Suffolk Co.)

of the swale. Ken Feustel -- 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) http

[nysbirds-l] Wrong Address to View Lark Sparrow Photos

I just checked my flickr address for the Lark Sparrow photos and what appears is definitely not my flickr site. My apologies and i will attempt to post an address correction (although the address seems correct). Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

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