[nysbirds-l] Iceland Gull, #4 Dune Road Southamton

2012-02-20 Thread Michael Scheibel
2nd winter Iceland Gull along roadside north of Dune Rd., several DCCO. @ Shinnecock Inlet , 2 Red-throat loons, 4 C. Eiders about noon today. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Eastport Lake Scaup

2012-02-24 Thread Michael Scheibel
Large raft of Greater Scaup 5-8000 est., also Lessers, Redhead 2, American Coot -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Great Egret, North Sea

2012-03-03 Thread Michael Scheibel
Great Egret in marsh east of Towd Point Road this morning 7:30 am M Scheibel Brookhaven -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Jones Inlet , Purple Sandpiper

2012-03-18 Thread Michael Scheibel
Four purple sandpipers were located about 1:30 pm along east side of the jetty @ Jones inlet nestled into the rocks at low tide, also along the beach were several PIPL inthe ocean 1 common eider, 2 red_throated loons. Mike Lynne Scheibel Brookhaven -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Black crowned Night Herons, North Sea. Southampton, Suffolk Co.

2012-04-03 Thread Michael Scheibel
Early this morning 10 BCNH roosting in trees north of No. Sea Road where Alewife Creek crosses -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES:

[nysbirds-l] Blue Grosbeak (2), Connetquot S.P., Oakdale, Suffolk Co.

2012-04-29 Thread Michael Scheibel
Looked unsuccessfully this evening for the previously reported Yellow-throated Warbler @ CSP from 5:30 to 6:45 pm. My wife Lynne and I did relocate the first summer male Blue Grosbeak as reported earlier today by Ken Thompson in the company of a breeding plumage adult male Blue Grosbeak in the

[nysbirds-l] Cattle Egret Mecox Bay Dairy

2012-05-08 Thread Michael Scheibel
Previously reported Cattle Egret continues along Mecox Road, Bridgehampton just south of intersection with Halsey Lane keeping company with several cows. Mike Scheibel Brookhaven -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Black Tern @ Cupsogue, Moriches

2012-05-24 Thread Michael Scheibel
Single black tern seen with with many commons, and thousands of shorebirds on flats north or parking lot @Cupsogue CP, 1:30 pm 5/23. Mike Scheibel Brookhaven -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper - Yes, Cupsogue

2012-06-16 Thread Michael Scheibel
Viewing now on spit to east of Pike's Beach overlook with a few red knots, semi-palms, laughing gulls. Best access from parking area just east of overlook parking,there is an osprey platform here, walk along the shore. Mike S. Brookhaven, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Ruff Yes JBWR

2012-07-07 Thread Michael Scheibel
Currently viewing with Lynne S. Hugo G. bird is in northwest sector of East Pond, viewing from east shore. about half way up pond. Mike Scheibel Brookhaven -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Shearwater in Plum Gut

2012-07-19 Thread Michael Scheibel
A possible Cory's Shearwater was observed yesterday evening feeding with 100's of Common terns in Plum Gut (between Orient Point Plum Island), Suffolk Co.. Aboard a charter fishing boat w/o binoculars the bird was readily identifiable as a shearwater, appeared to have markings of a Cory's. The

[nysbirds-l] Heckscher SP. Field 7

2012-08-11 Thread Michael Scheibel
Pectoral sandpiper (6), white rump sand. (2) among shorebirds at field seven noon today. Mike Lynne Scheibel Brookhaven -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Buff=breasted Sandpiper-Eastport

2012-08-25 Thread Michael Scheibel
At shortly before noon a single Buff-breasted was located while birding with Mickey Keith Cashman in the field just south and adjacent to the model plane area east of Riverhead-Manorville Road; the bird was with scores of Killdeer, aand a few Semi-palmated Plovers. Searching the nearby sod

[nysbirds-l] Nelson's Sparrow, Sora Pine Neck Sanctuary

2012-10-05 Thread Michael Scheibel
Relocated Nelson's sparrow previously reported by Derek Rogers., PN Sanctuary (TNC), East Quogue, Suffolk County.Also Sora flushed from salt meadow near high tide. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose Prospect Park

2012-10-26 Thread Michael Scheibel
BAGO as previously reported now being viewed with Canadas in park lake. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Pacific Loon, E. Moriches, Yes

2012-11-27 Thread Michael Scheibel
Pacific Loon reported yesterday by Carl Starace continues at Hart's Cove, viewed from end of Maple Ave. , at least 3 Common Loons also present, bird is several hundred yards off shore as of late afternoon. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] BLACK HEADED GULL SETAUKET

2012-12-11 Thread Michael Scheibel
Previously reported BHGU being viewed now in Little Bay , Setauket off Dyke Road north of Mill Pond salt creek where previously reported. Basic plumage adult with bright red bill dark tip red legs. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck - Yes - Huntington Bay

2012-12-18 Thread Michael Scheibel
Adult male Tufted Duck reported yesterday continues at same location (Halesite, across from West Marine); viewed this morning @ 0730 by Anthony Collerton, Corey Finger and myself about 200' north of the viewing area described in earler post in vicinity of floating docks. Mike Scheibel Brookhaven,

[nysbirds-l] Pine Grosbeak, Webster Park, Yes

2012-12-24 Thread Michael Scheibel
Four pine grosbeaks now being viewed in the Campground @ Webster Park as previously reported. Mike Scheibel Julia Jaeger Brookhaven, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Pine grosbeak

2012-12-24 Thread Michael Scheibel
Sorry, Webster Park is near Rochester in Monroe. Co.. Mike Scheibel Brookhaven, NY -- 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] Barnacle Goose in Wyandanch (Suffolk)

2013-01-04 Thread Michael Scheibel
No geese visible from parking lot @ Colonial Springs GC, I was asked to leave by security, and requested to pass on the message to all birders. Mike Scheibel Brookhaven On Jan 4, 2013 9:29 AM, Derek Rogers drogers0...@gmail.com wrote: A morning run to Colonial Springs G.F. proved successful in

Re: [nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose in Wyandanch (Suffolk)

2013-01-04 Thread Michael Scheibel
a few weeks back. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville On Jan 4, 2013, at 2:26 PM, Michael Scheibel mscheibe...@gmail.com wrote: No geese visible from parking lot @ Colonial Springs GC, I was asked to leave by security, and requested to pass on the message to all birders. Mike Scheibel Brookhaven

[nysbirds-l] Bittern, Dune Road, Suffolk, Hampton. Bays

2013-01-05 Thread Michael Scheibel
Bittern in ditch just north of 28 Dune Rd. Hampton Bays, now. Mike Lynne Scheibel Brookhaven, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Western Grebe - Yes

2013-01-14 Thread Michael Scheibel
Western grebe reported yesterday, found west of Ponquogue bridge in Shinnecock bay near green can buoy 13, now being viewed from East End Jet Ski platform off Foster Ave. Mike Scheibel Brookhaven, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Blue Grosbeak Shelter Island, Suffolk

2013-04-22 Thread Michael Scheibel
Adult male Blue Grosbeak found today 2:10 pm @ Mashomack Preserve S.I. Bird was perched in SE corner of South Field on the Green trail near where it crosses the main driveway. Nick Hamlet found an Indigo Bunting along the Yellow trail earlier today. Mike Scheibel Brookhaven -- NYSbirds-L List

Re: [nysbirds-l] Shawangunk Grasslands?

2013-05-02 Thread Michael Scheibel
Two hour search this morning (7-9) was negative for Longspur, Bobolink Upland Sandpiper continue. Mike Scheibel Brookhaven On May 2, 2013 12:37 PM, Robert Lewis rfer...@yahoo.com wrote: Any news of the longspur today? Please post positive or negative. Bob Lewis Sleepy Hollow NY --

[nysbirds-l] Indigo Bunting Jones Beach WE

2013-05-02 Thread Michael Scheibel
On median just west of entrance to Coast Guard Station, now. Mike Scheibel Brookhaven -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Cattle Egret - Bridgehamptom

2013-06-05 Thread Michael Scheibel
Previously reported Cattle Egret not present off David White's Lane this morning. Did locate bird at same location where Bruce Horwith reported Cattle Egret last year, in field with cows south of intersection of Mecox Rd. Halsey La., Bridgehamptom. Mike Scheibel Brookhaven -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue, Moriches Inlet - Whimbrels

2013-08-03 Thread Michael Scheibel
At 3 pm today my wife Lynne I had 5 Whimbrels along the mud flats at Cupsogue C.P. Additionally, all the usuals were there including common, black Forsters tern, sb dowitchers, both yellowlegs, oystercatchers, semipalmated plovers sandpipers, turnstones and more black- bellied plovers (20+)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper - Mecox YES (8/21)

2013-08-21 Thread Michael Scheibel
Just received word that Jim Cullen Lee Stocker had the Curlew Sandpiper back in the usual spot on the west side of Mecox around 2:00 pm today. Mike Scheibel Brookhaven, NY On Wed, Aug 21, 2013 at 10:27 AM, mcb...@verizon.net wrote: I'm leaving Mecox Bay and the Curlew Sandpiper is still

[nysbirds-l] Common Nighthawk, Brookhaven

2013-09-03 Thread Michael Scheibel
Similar to Derek' Roger's post of earlier tonight, my wife Lynne I had 23 common nighthawks moving NE to SW about 7:20 pm @ Squassux Landing, Brookhaven Hamlet this evening. Mike Lynne Scheibel Brookhaven -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Buff-breasted Sandpiper, Cupsogue

2013-09-05 Thread Michael Scheibel
Jim Cullen I viewed a Buff breasted Sand. briefly at Cupsogue mud flats, landed for five minutes left. Few photos. Mike Scheibel Brookhaven -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Prospect Park Sora

2013-10-05 Thread Michael Scheibel
Previously reported Sora seen briefly 0900 in phragmites near yellow caution tape referenced earlier. Mike Lynne Scheibel Brookhaven -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Western Kingbird - Captree State Park

2013-11-16 Thread Michael Scheibel
Continuing Western Kingbird now being seen from upper parking field @ Captree, same location as last weekend. Mike Lynne Scheibel Brookhaven -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Seawatch - FINS Tower, Smith Point

2014-05-16 Thread Michael Scheibel
As per Derek Rogers' earlier post I conducted a seawatch for about 1 1/2 hrs. starting at 6:45 am, Northern Gannets streamed by in groups of from 3-25 adding up to over 200, Black Scoters mostly in large flocks added up to over 600, the Common Tern flight noted by Derek amounted to only two small

Re: [nysbirds-l] Sibley replacements

2015-02-06 Thread Michael Scheibel
Re: Sibley, 2nd edition. This morning, I called the number given in an earlier post (1 800 793 2665) twice, both times I was told by two different reps there is no replacement program available from Knopf, and that the information circulating on the internet is false. Mike Scheibel Brookhaven On

[nysbirds-l] Probable Thick-billed Murre. Lake Montauk Inlet - West; ; Suffolk Co.

2015-01-20 Thread Michael Scheibel
Encountered probable Thick-billed Murre in the inlet at Lake Montauk around 3:45 pm today, bird swam into the inlet, diving occasionally as observed from the west jetty. Was re-located about 4:05 pm just south of the usual gull loafing area sandy beach on east side of the inlet just south of the

Re: [nysbirds-l] Black-necked Stilt, Smith Pt Marina, Shirley , Suffolk Co. Now

2015-06-06 Thread Michael Scheibel
While I was on the bird (~8:30-9:30 am), the tide was low and the bird disappeared from few many times; so some patience may be in order, However the tide should now be just past high (Smith pt Bridge 1:24pm) so I suppose the birds location and activity may have changed accordingly. Mike Scheibel

Re: [nysbirds-l] lesser black-backed gulls west end jones beach

2015-09-26 Thread Michael Scheibel
At 5 pm there were 4 Lesser Black-backed Gulls, two 1st winter and two adult non-breeding birds along the ocean beach just east of Bellport Beach, Fire island, Suffolk Co.. Mike Scheibel On Fri, Sep 25, 2015 at 11:33 PM, gary straus wrote: > At 4 pm there were 8 lesser

[nysbirds-l] Baltimore Oriole, Suffolk Co.

2020-12-05 Thread Michael Scheibel
A bright chested Baltimore Oriole made a brief appearance at our home feeders yesterday at 0745, Old Stump Road, Brookhaven, Despite the hasty addition of grape jelly to the offered fare, the bird has not returned. Mike & Lynne Scheibel Brookhaven, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Baltimore Oriole, Suffolk Co.

2020-12-05 Thread Michael Scheibel
A bright chested Baltimore Oriole made a brief appearance at our home feeders yesterday at 0745, Old Stump Road, Brookhaven, Despite the hasty addition of grape jelly to the offered fare, the bird has not returned. Mike & Lynne Scheibel Brookhaven, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Ravens Hampton Bays

2012-02-13 Thread Michael Scheibel
Previously reported pair of Common Ravvens observed inside Water Authority property just south of RR tracks 2/12 @ 3 pm -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Iceland Gull, #4 Dune Road Southamton

2012-02-20 Thread Michael Scheibel
2nd winter Iceland Gull along roadside north of Dune Rd., several DCCO. @ Shinnecock Inlet , 2 Red-throat loons, 4 C. Eiders about noon today. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Eastport Lake Scaup

2012-02-24 Thread Michael Scheibel
Large raft of Greater Scaup 5-8000 est., also Lessers, Redhead 2, American Coot -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Great Egret, North Sea

2012-03-03 Thread Michael Scheibel
Great Egret in marsh east of Towd Point Road this morning 7:30 am M Scheibel Brookhaven -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Jones Inlet , Purple Sandpiper

2012-03-18 Thread Michael Scheibel
Four purple sandpipers were located about 1:30 pm along east side of the jetty @ Jones inlet nestled into the rocks at low tide, also along the beach were several PIPL & inthe ocean 1 common eider, 2 red_throated loons. Mike & Lynne Scheibel Brookhaven -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Black crowned Night Herons, North Sea. Southampton, Suffolk Co.

2012-04-03 Thread Michael Scheibel
Early this morning 10 BCNH roosting in trees north of No. Sea Road where Alewife Creek crosses -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES:

[nysbirds-l] Blue Grosbeak (2), Connetquot S.P., Oakdale, Suffolk Co.

2012-04-29 Thread Michael Scheibel
Looked unsuccessfully this evening for the previously reported Yellow-throated Warbler @ CSP from 5:30 to 6:45 pm. My wife Lynne and I did relocate the first summer male Blue Grosbeak as reported earlier today by Ken Thompson in the company of a breeding plumage adult male Blue Grosbeak in the

[nysbirds-l] Cattle Egret Mecox Bay Dairy

2012-05-08 Thread Michael Scheibel
Previously reported Cattle Egret continues along Mecox Road, Bridgehampton just south of intersection with Halsey Lane keeping company with several cows. Mike Scheibel Brookhaven -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Black Tern @ Cupsogue, Moriches

2012-05-24 Thread Michael Scheibel
Single black tern seen with with many commons, and thousands of shorebirds on flats north or parking lot @Cupsogue CP, 1:30 pm 5/23. Mike Scheibel Brookhaven -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper - Yes, Cupsogue

2012-06-16 Thread Michael Scheibel
Viewing now on spit to east of Pike's Beach overlook with a few red knots, semi-palms, & laughing gulls. Best access from parking area just east of overlook parking,there is an osprey platform here, & walk along the shore. Mike S. Brookhaven, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Ruff Yes JBWR

2012-07-07 Thread Michael Scheibel
Currently viewing with Lynne S. & Hugo G. bird is in northwest sector of East Pond, viewing from east shore. about half way up pond. Mike Scheibel Brookhaven -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Shearwater in Plum Gut

2012-07-19 Thread Michael Scheibel
A possible Cory's Shearwater was observed yesterday evening feeding with 100's of Common terns in Plum Gut (between Orient Point & Plum Island), Suffolk Co.. Aboard a charter fishing boat w/o binoculars the bird was readily identifiable as a shearwater, & appeared to have markings of a Cory's.

[nysbirds-l] Whimbrel (3), Ponquogue, Suffolk

2012-08-07 Thread Michael Scheibel
Three Whimbrels just west of Ponquogue bridge (!50 yds.), Hampton Bays now. Mike Scheibel, Brookhaven -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Heckscher SP. Field 7

2012-08-11 Thread Michael Scheibel
Pectoral sandpiper (6), white rump sand. (2) among shorebirds at field seven noon today. Mike & Lynne Scheibel Brookhaven -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] American White Pelican , JBWR

2012-08-24 Thread Michael Scheibel
AWPE continues at usual spot East Pond, Jamaica Bay, now. Also, 42 Blue-winged Teal same location. Mike Scheibel Brookhaven -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Buff=breasted Sandpiper-Eastport

2012-08-25 Thread Michael Scheibel
At shortly before noon a single Buff-breasted was located while birding with Mickey & Keith Cashman in the field just south and adjacent to the model plane area east of Riverhead-Manorville Road; the bird was with scores of Killdeer, aand a few Semi-palmated Plovers. Searching the nearby sod

[nysbirds-l] Nelson's Sparrow, & Sora Pine Neck Sanctuary

2012-10-05 Thread Michael Scheibel
Relocated Nelson's sparrow previously reported by Derek Rogers., PN Sanctuary (TNC), East Quogue, Suffolk County.Also Sora flushed from salt meadow near high tide. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose Prospect Park

2012-10-26 Thread Michael Scheibel
BAGO as previously reported now being viewed with Canadas in park lake. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Pacific Loon, E. Moriches, Yes

2012-11-27 Thread Michael Scheibel
Pacific Loon reported yesterday by Carl Starace continues at Hart's Cove, viewed from end of Maple Ave. , at least 3 Common Loons also present, bird is several hundred yards off shore as of late afternoon. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] BLACK HEADED GULL SETAUKET

2012-12-11 Thread Michael Scheibel
Previously reported BHGU being viewed now in Little Bay , Setauket off Dyke Road north of Mill Pond & salt creek where previously reported. Basic plumage adult with bright red bill dark tip & red legs. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck - Yes - Huntington Bay

2012-12-18 Thread Michael Scheibel
Adult male Tufted Duck reported yesterday continues at same location (Halesite, across from West Marine); viewed this morning @ 0730 by Anthony Collerton, Corey Finger and myself about 200' north of the viewing area described in earler post in vicinity of floating docks. Mike Scheibel Brookhaven,

[nysbirds-l] Pine Grosbeak, Webster Park, Yes

2012-12-24 Thread Michael Scheibel
Four pine grosbeaks now being viewed in the Campground @ Webster Park as previously reported. Mike Scheibel & Julia Jaeger Brookhaven, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Pine grosbeak

2012-12-24 Thread Michael Scheibel
Sorry, Webster Park is near Rochester in Monroe. Co.. Mike Scheibel Brookhaven, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Collared Dove (2)

2012-12-26 Thread Michael Scheibel
Two perched in tree at 336 Church Road, Hilton (Monroe Co.) northside look for red barn & grain bins @ Greenwell Farm. Mike & Bryce Scheibel Brookhaven, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Semipalmated Plover - Suffolk Co. ,Shelter Island

2012-12-29 Thread Michael Scheibel
Highlight today of our Orient CBC at Mashomack Preserve, Shelter Island was a single late day Semipalmated Plover on Mashomack Point. Mike Scheibel Brookhaven, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose in Wyandanch (Suffolk)

2013-01-04 Thread Michael Scheibel
No geese visible from parking lot @ Colonial Springs GC, I was asked to leave by security, and requested to pass on the message to all birders. Mike Scheibel Brookhaven On Jan 4, 2013 9:29 AM, "Derek Rogers" wrote: > A morning run to Colonial Springs G.F. proved successful in locating the >

Re: [nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose in Wyandanch (Suffolk)

2013-01-04 Thread Michael Scheibel
ed quite unsettled. More >> initiative for them to move on. >> >> Birders should look to Belmont Lake as temperatures stay cold. This is >> where I had the Barnacle a few weeks back. >> >> Best, >> Derek Rogers >> Sayville >> >> >>

[nysbirds-l] Bittern, Dune Road, Suffolk, Hampton. Bays

2013-01-05 Thread Michael Scheibel
Bittern in ditch just north of 28 Dune Rd. Hampton Bays, now. Mike & Lynne Scheibel Brookhaven, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Western Grebe - Yes

2013-01-14 Thread Michael Scheibel
Western grebe reported yesterday, found west of Ponquogue bridge in Shinnecock bay near green can buoy "13", now being viewed from East End Jet Ski platform off Foster Ave. Mike Scheibel Brookhaven, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose, St. Charles Cemetery, Now

2013-01-19 Thread Michael Scheibel
As previously reported, with 250 Canadas: also, two peregrines on ground south of main entrance. Mike Scheibel Brookhaven, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Common Merganser - Brookhaven, Suffolk Co.

2013-02-23 Thread Michael Scheibel
My wife Lynne & I walked down to Squassux Landing in Brookhaven hamlet late yesterday afternoon and found a large flock of Common Mergansers rafted up south of the landing in Carmen's River in a cove along the west side. The Landing is private, but you can park at the end of Beaver Dam Road and

[nysbirds-l] Blue Grosbeak Shelter Island, Suffolk

2013-04-22 Thread Michael Scheibel
Adult male Blue Grosbeak found today 2:10 pm @ Mashomack Preserve S.I. Bird was perched in SE corner of South Field on the Green trail near where it crosses the main driveway. Nick Hamlet found an Indigo Bunting along the Yellow trail earlier today. Mike Scheibel Brookhaven -- NYSbirds-L List

Re: [nysbirds-l] Shawangunk Grasslands?

2013-05-02 Thread Michael Scheibel
Two hour search this morning (7-9) was negative for Longspur, Bobolink & Upland Sandpiper continue. Mike Scheibel Brookhaven On May 2, 2013 12:37 PM, "Robert Lewis" wrote: > > Any news of the longspur today? Please post positive or negative. > > Bob Lewis > Sleepy Hollow NY > > -- > *NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] Indigo Bunting Jones Beach WE

2013-05-02 Thread Michael Scheibel
On median just west of entrance to Coast Guard Station, now. Mike Scheibel Brookhaven -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Cattle Egret - Bridgehamptom

2013-06-05 Thread Michael Scheibel
Previously reported Cattle Egret not present off David White's Lane this morning. Did locate bird at same location where Bruce Horwith reported Cattle Egret last year, in field with cows south of intersection of Mecox Rd. & Halsey La., Bridgehamptom. Mike Scheibel Brookhaven -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue, Moriches Inlet - Whimbrels

2013-08-03 Thread Michael Scheibel
At 3 pm today my wife Lynne & I had 5 Whimbrels along the mud flats at Cupsogue C.P. Additionally, all the usuals were there including common, black & Forsters tern, sb dowitchers, both yellowlegs, oystercatchers, semipalmated plovers & sandpipers, turnstones and more black- bellied plovers (20+)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper - Mecox YES (8/21)

2013-08-21 Thread Michael Scheibel
Just received word that Jim Cullen & Lee Stocker had the Curlew Sandpiper back in the usual spot on the west side of Mecox around 2:00 pm today. Mike Scheibel Brookhaven, NY On Wed, Aug 21, 2013 at 10:27 AM, wrote: > I'm leaving Mecox Bay and the Curlew Sandpiper is still present. The bird >

[nysbirds-l] Common Nighthawk, Brookhaven

2013-09-03 Thread Michael Scheibel
Similar to Derek' Roger's post of earlier tonight, my wife Lynne & I had 23 common nighthawks moving NE to SW about 7:20 pm @ Squassux Landing, Brookhaven Hamlet this evening. Mike & Lynne Scheibel Brookhaven -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Buff-breasted Sandpiper, Cupsogue

2013-09-05 Thread Michael Scheibel
Jim Cullen & I viewed a Buff breasted Sand. briefly at Cupsogue mud flats, landed for five minutes & left. Few photos. Mike Scheibel Brookhaven -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Prospect Park Sora

2013-10-05 Thread Michael Scheibel
Previously reported Sora seen briefly 0900 in phragmites near yellow caution tape referenced earlier. Mike & Lynne Scheibel Brookhaven -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Western Kingbird - Captree State Park

2013-11-16 Thread Michael Scheibel
Continuing Western Kingbird now being seen from upper parking field @ Captree, same location as last weekend. Mike & Lynne Scheibel Brookhaven -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Montauk Eiders

2013-11-26 Thread Michael Scheibel
Was not able to re-locate the King Eider reported @ Camp Hero Overlook despite two hours of scoping huge Eider/Scoter flock, there are hundreds of Common Eiders & thousands of Scoters, all three species, so may have missed King. Good luck if you go. Mike Scheibel Brookhaven -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Seawatch - FINS Tower, Smith Point

2014-05-16 Thread Michael Scheibel
As per Derek Rogers' earlier post I conducted a seawatch for about 1 1/2 hrs. starting at 6:45 am, Northern Gannets streamed by in groups of from 3-25 adding up to over 200, Black Scoters mostly in large flocks added up to over 600, the Common Tern flight noted by Derek amounted to only two small

[nysbirds-l] Probable Thick-billed Murre. Lake Montauk Inlet - West; ; Suffolk Co.

2015-01-20 Thread Michael Scheibel
Encountered probable Thick-billed Murre in the inlet at Lake Montauk around 3:45 pm today, bird swam into the inlet, diving occasionally as observed from the west jetty. Was re-located about 4:05 pm just south of the usual gull loafing area & sandy beach on east side of the inlet just south of the

Re: [nysbirds-l] Sibley replacements

2015-02-06 Thread Michael Scheibel
Re: Sibley, 2nd edition. This morning, I called the number given in an earlier post (1 800 793 2665) twice, both times I was told by two different reps "there is no replacement program" available from Knopf, and that the information circulating on the internet is false. Mike Scheibel Brookhaven

Re: [nysbirds-l] Black-necked Stilt, Smith Pt Marina, Shirley , Suffolk Co. Now

2015-06-06 Thread Michael Scheibel
While I was on the bird (~8:30-9:30 am), the tide was low and the bird disappeared from few many times; so some patience may be in order, However the tide should now be just past high (Smith pt Bridge 1:24pm) so I suppose the birds location and activity may have changed accordingly. Mike Scheibel

Re: [nysbirds-l] lesser black-backed gulls west end jones beach

2015-09-26 Thread Michael Scheibel
At 5 pm there were 4 Lesser Black-backed Gulls, two 1st winter and two adult non-breeding birds along the ocean beach just east of Bellport Beach, Fire island, Suffolk Co.. Mike Scheibel On Fri, Sep 25, 2015 at 11:33 PM, gary straus wrote: > At 4 pm there were 8 lesser back-backed gulls on the