[nysbirds-l] Mountain Bluebird
Bluebird still being seen hopping on tops of snow fence 300 yards east of intersection with Hulse Landing Road as of 2:45pm Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Common Raven at Southard's
There was one Common Raven flying south over the woods abutting Southard's Pond in Babylon this morning. The bird vocalized several times. A couple of Parulas were heard, along with the usual Song Sparrows and Carolina Wrens. No sign of any Yellow Warblers here yet, though several usually nest here. A female Hairy Woodpecker was seen, along with some very territorial Red-Bellies. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Long Island birds
Like John Gluth, I had a mini fly-in of new birds visible from my yard in the Argyle Park section of Babylon this morning. In my front yard sycamore and my neighbor's oak tree at 7:30am, I observed yellow warbler (2), black-and-white warbler (2), blue-headed vireo, warbling vireo, redstart, and the highlight (for my yard list anyway) was a male bay-breasted warbler, not singing but well seen though staying near the tree tops. Also arriving yesterday and singing today was a male Baltimore Oriole that has nested in my yard for last several years. Last years nesting was unsuccessful as a crow raided the nest after eggs hatched. A jog without binocs thru Southard's Pond area at 8:30am yielded at least double the yellow warblers there were on monday, from 4 singing up to at least 8 now. Catbirds were in droves and seemed to have increased tenfold since Monday. Also heard a great-crested flycatcher and an early eastern wood-pewee. Yesterday afternoon I stopped at Jones Beach WE at 5pm to see if any of the fallout reported by Ken Feustel further down the beach was still apparent. Migrants songbirds were scarce, though a quick check of the sand bar by the CG station revealed a dozen red knots, as well as a few dozen dunlin, a dozen or so short-billed dows, 1 semipalmated plover and several dozen black-bellied plovers in various stage of molt from non-breeding to breeding and all phases in-between. No peeps. 3 Forster's terns were present. The prothonotary was a no show for me at noon at Bryant Park yesterday, possibly staying out of sight due to the increased noise and activity level - even for this busy place - of the occupy wall street rallies. Yellow, black-and-white, ovenbird and palm were seen, along with a blue-headed vireo, wood thrush (heard over the beating drums) and a few hermits. There were two tree sparrows on the lawn for a bit. Calling white throated sparrows and towhees were present. Finally, some monk parakeets have apparenty been nesting in Babylon Village for some time now, behind the now-closed Talbots store on 27A. I saw a total of 3 parakeets there over the weekend. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Cattle Egret No
The cattle egret found by Bob Grover and reported by Ken Thompson at Argyle Lake in Babylon was not present as of 7:25pm. Many dogs were present and quite a few people were out walking around the lake, which may have sent it to a quieter location. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Ravens in Babylon
On 7/20 at 8:45am, two common ravens were seen and heard on Dundee Avenue in the Argyle Park section of Babylon. The birds vocalized frequently and stayed around for about 15 minutes, mobbed by jays. They then flew north over the south shore railroad line and out of sight. I was out of town from 7/21 to 7/31, but on returning on 7/31at 7:00pm, two ravens were again heard and seen in the same general location, about 200 yards east of where they were seen 11 days earlier. Again, they flew north when departing. Given that ravens were seen in Babylon by me earlier this spring (reported to this list at the time) both in Argyle Park and in the wooded area around Southard's Pond, I think there is a strong possibility that they nested here in western Suffolk County. This location is far enough away from other documented Long Island raven nesting sites (Hampton Bays and Roslyn) that their repeated local appearances certainly give rise to that probability. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] FW: Gilgo, Suffolk Co. Gyrfalcon
A quick review of the link provided by Luke Ormand reflects that nestling falcons can only be taken between May 1 and July 15, first year birds can only be taken between September 1 and January 25, and adult birds may not be taken at all and must be released upon capture. Presuming the law considers any bird older than a first year bird to be an adult, there seems to be NO circumstance under which any falconer should be poking around at Gilgo Beach for the purpose of pursuing that Gyrfalcon, (the only exception I can imagine would be if it is an escapee of theirs that they are trying to recover). Therefore, it seems that any such person attempting to pursue or otherwise involve themselves with the Gilgo Gyr would be engaged in criminal (and nefarious, which usually means wicked, villainous or unlawful) activity, unless they are a state DEC worker subject to the exceptions at the end of the section. Additionally, I'm of the impression that a falconer violating these provisions would also be breaking federal law, including the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Varied Thrush follow-up
Any updates on the prospect park varied thrush - positive or negative - would be appreciated. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End
A quick spin through Jones Beach West End today at 3pm between work appointments revealed 4 1st year White-crowned Sparrows by the Coast Guard station hedgerow, along with 2 Juncos, 2 Song Sparrows and a Chipping Sparrow. One sharpie was hunting in the area. A breeding plumage Horned Grebe was in the marina and 3 Am. Oystercatchers were on the spit. 5 Eastern Phoebes were in the median. 5 Horned Larks were near the Nature Center and 3 pairs of Killdeer were seen. Canada Geese have paired off, 3 good sized flocks of Brant were feeding (no blacks). No yellow rumps or any other warblers or kinglets were seen, nor any winter finches/crossbills. A movie is being made, so the West End 2 lot is currently closed and a large structure - apparently temporary - has been assembled over most of that lot. There is also construction continuing at the marina, with a chain link fence around most of the area. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Lesser Scaup pair in Babylon
This morning I observed a pair of Lesser Scaup - male and female - in the Sumpwams Canal, seen from Shore Road just south of Suffolk Marine in Babylon. Notable primarily due to the time of year, as I don't recall ever seeing this species on Long Island in mid-June. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Ravens in Babylon
I was surprised to observe a pair of common ravens at the Babylon train station this morning. One bird vocalized in a decidedly non-crow like way, which initially drew my attention, as crows are frequent there. Both birds perched atop a high telephone pole before heading west over the RR tracks. Wedged tail, shaggy appearance and large beaks well seen, first ones I've seen in Babylon this year after seeing several here last year. Also 1st winter wren of the season heard yesterday in Southards Pond area a couple hundred yards in from the Park Avenue basketball courts. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] are Snowy Owls really primarily diurnal hunters??
Ardith and all, I can't claim any special knowledge here, but David Sibley mentions the following in his description of snowy owl in his North American Birds field guide: More active at night, hunting small rodents and birds. Individuals seen far to the south of normal range are often starved and stressed for food, and thus active in daylight. Healthy birds are mainly nocturnal, like other owls. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon NY Sent from my iPhone On Dec 3, 2013, at 11:01 AM, Ardith Bondi ard...@earthlink.net wrote: A number of guides I have read indicate that Snowy Owls are primarily diurnal hunters. My experience watching Snowy Owls in the New York/New Jersey area over the years has been that they prefer to mostly snooze during the day and stretch, preen and fly out at dusk, not dissimilarly to many other owls. I understand that they will hunt more during the day if really hungry. But, is it possible that they developed a reputation for being diurnal hunters because they live in the arctic and have to hunt during long summer hours of daylight. And, given the option, they will do what most other owls are known to do? Ardith Bondi NYC -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Ravens in Babylon
A pair of ravens flew east this morning over the trail leading between Southards Pond and Belmont Lake in North Babylon, just north of the horse stable. Birds were vocalizing back and forth while flying. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Birder saves fisherman
Not sure who this birder was in Montauk yesterday, but she may have saved the life of a fisherman whose boat capsized and was clinging to a life raft. From Newsday's website: A fisherman was plucked from the chilly waters off Montauk Point Saturday afternoon by a Coast Guard crew after an alert bird-watcher reported seeing someone clinging to a life raft, authorities said. The identity of the fisherman, 52, was not made public. He told the rescuers that his 38-foot vessel had capsized and sunk about six miles from Montauk Point, Coast Guard officials said. The man was treated for hypothermia and hospitalized. He was taken to Southampton Hospital, then airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital, where his condition was not known, officials said. The bird-watcher was in the vicinity of Montauk Harbor when she noticed a person in the water and relayed a message to a local restaurant, officials said. A 47-foot Coast Guard rescue boat from Station Montauk, which was in the midst of training, headed to the location, officials said. Fortunately we were in the area conducting training at the time of the report and were able to quickly respond to the location of the person in the water, especially since we were quickly losing valuable daylight to search for the fisherman, said Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Brent Walsh in a statement. The Coast Guard said an investigation was underway. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon
Gray phase gyrfalcon found by Rich and reported by Ken still present on osprey platform NW of Cedar Beach Marina as of 12:15pm. Can be seen with a scope from marina, but better view is from the side of Ocean Parkway west of marina. Bird has left the platform a couple of times and flown across marsh, but returns to platform. Thanks, Tim Dunn Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk and Shinnecock Inlet
An impromptu run out to the east end today. At Shinnecock Inlet, one immature Glaucous Gull was seen moving between both jetties. A Great Cormorant was on the tower at the end of the jetty, the Common Eider flock was just west of the inlet, and several Long-tailed Ducks were in and out of the inlet. A Red-necked Grebe was in the bay just inside and west of the inlet, but that bird flew east while I was observing it. 4 Boat-tailed Grackles were in the parking area of the old Ponquogue Bridge. At Deep Hollow on the south side, five Snow Geese were there but flew around noon. The Ross's Goose was seen with a group of five Canada's. I didn't see the Cackling but didn't work through each goose as the rain picked up. Reaching Montauk Point just in time for the steady rain, the large seaduck flock featured Common Eider, Red-breasted Mergs and all three scoters, with the vast majority being Black. At Montauk Harbor, a young/darker Snowy Owl was present. Curiously, one male and one female Ring-necked Pheasant were freshly road killed about 100 yards apart from each other on East Lake Drive by Little Reed Pond. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Dune Road/Shinnecock Inlet
In additions to the birds mentioned by Brent, the continuing juvenile Glaucous Gull was in the parking area alongside the inlet. While observing the Grasshopper Sparrow at the Swan Beach parking lot, I found an Orange-crowned Warbler in the same area. On the north side of Dune Road at Triton Lane, a Snowy Owl flew in along the edge of the marsh and had a brief interaction with a probable Clapper Rail. Thanks, Tim Dunn Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose
Pink footed goose found by Arie Gilbert in field east of Roanoke Ave in Riverhead was present with flock of Canada's until 4:05pm, when it flew towards the south with two Canada's. Birds are flying out now. Thanks, Tim Dunn Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach CG Sta.
A quick lunchtime spin through Jones Beach today revealed limited bird activity. 1 female type Lapland Longspur was on the grass just east of the restroom/refreshment stand at the Coast Guard Station with approx 10 Horned Larks. 1 Long-tailed Duck offered closer-than-usual views in the marina. 1 hunting Merlin and 1 perched Sharpie were seen from Wantagh Pkwy just north of the tower on the way out of the park. Thanks, Tim Dunn Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler
The prothonotary warbler was present at Fuchs Pond Preserve in Northport/Fort Salonga at 6:15pm, offering great views. It was down the hill, alongside the pond near the broken bridge. Still present around 6:45pm when I left the area. May stick around until tomorrow given the windy conditions. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Fire Island
I've been staying at Ocean Beach, Fire Island this week and have kept an eye on the beach in the afternoons throughout this week, with very little activity. About a dozen common terns are still regularly feeding along the beach, with 1-2 Forster's terns occasionally showing up. Also, two osprey, double crested cormorants and the four expected gull species. Migrants here so far are limited to sporadic barn swallows moving along the beach. The only shorebird highlight seen this week was a single westbound whimbrel seen today flying along the beach about 75 yards offshore around 2:30pm. Not even a sanderling along the beach otherwise. One westbound monarch butterfly and one eastbound female-type scoter seen today, maybe headed towards the flock that remained off Davis Park beach. A group of dolphins trailing a fishing vessel about a mile out from the beach on Monday was the only other sighting of note. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Sunken Forest
I trudged down to the Sunken Forest from Ocean Beach this evening, aiming to be there around dusk. One Chuck-will's-widow was heard in the west end of the forest, in from the boardwalk leading to the Bay Overlook. The bird was quite a ways in from the trail. Also, a flock of 42 sanderlings and another flock of 9 (all or almost all adult birds) were seen on the beach in that area, negating my earlier post about not even a sanderling being present on the beach this week. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Royal Tern
One westbound royal tern seen this afternoon at Ocean Beach, Fire Island. Continuous stream of westbound adult common terns seen throughout the afternoon. Two sanderlings were the only shorebirds seen this afternoon. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach
After seeing this morning's reports of significant bird movement, but being stuck going to work, I was able to swing past Jones Beach west end at lunchtime. What was most interesting was the sheer volume of migrants around the Coast Guard station. So many passerines were moving around that I actually had to duck to avoid 2 different GC Kinglets and my FOS RB Nuthatch as I stood along the edge of the parking lot by the CG Sta. YR Warblers were the most abundant, but E. Phoebes, N. Flickers, and GC Kinglets were also strongly represented. Brown Creepers were in, and several RB Nuthatches were heard. RC Kinglets were present in smaller numbers than GC. Other warblers included Common Yellowthroat, Pine, Black-and-white, Black-throated Blue, eastern and western Palm. A Red-eyed Vireo bathed in a puddle, giving me the rare chance to look down on one of these birds, rather than the usual overhead views. The hedgerow area produced several each of Chipping, Field, Savannah, White-throated and Song Sparrows and one White-crowned Sparrow. I didn't have any of the Pine Siskins that were present earlier, but a lone Bobolink was a bit of a surprise. Raptors included a Kestrel, Cooper's Hawk and a couple of Merlins. All were perching and seemed quite interested in the busy scene and accompanying potential meal opportunities. Two Royal Terns did a fly-by and the Skimmer flock was around 65 birds, including mostly adults. Black-bellied Plovers and Ruddy Turnstones were on the sandbar, but all shorebirds were flushed before I could look for anything more unusual. Tree Swallows swirled overhead, easily numbering into the thousands and impossible to count as they moved about, occasionally swirling into a funnel and giving me the feeling of one of those David Attenborough documentary moments. Nothing terribly rare, but an inspiring hour of birding. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull
Currently being seen on top of ledge of toys r us building at previously identified parking lot. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Couch's Kingbird
Bird is at Jane and Washington now. Thanks, Tim Dunn Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] East End and Geese including Ross's
Great South Bay Audubon had a trip out east today, starting at Montauk Point. Expected species were seen. More bonaparte's gulls and long-tailed ducks than usual, many common eiders on the move, scoters (surf being most numerous), gannet, loons and other expected species. Gin Beach turned up 3 purple sandpipers found by Helga Merryman on the western jetty and one great cormorant. No white winged gulls. Star Island had a merlin and great blue heron. Ditch Plains and Napeague had expected species but were overall quiet. Hook Pond is frozen over except a small area, and no Tundra Swans were seen. John Gluth and I then headed over towards Riverhead. Shorts Pond had 16 snow geese among the Canadas and mallards. The Canada goose flock at Doctors Path numbered approximately 2500, with a second flock closer to Northville Turnpike of about 500. Within the larger flock were two greater white-fronted geese, one snow goose and the highlight, one Ross's Goose, seen around 4pm and still there when we left. One frankengoose was present in each flock. Pink-footed was not seen by us in either flock and we looked closely, though the density of the birds could have kept it from our view. Two harriers were seen, including one very pale gray ghost that gave good views. Two short-eared owls and a late harrier put on a good show at EPCAL as sunset approached. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Barnacle and Snow Geese
Continuing Barnacle Goose and one Snow Goose are now at Colonial Springs with the Canada flock. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose
The roving Barnacle Goose left Belmont Lake and is now with a flock of Canada's on Colonial Springs Golf Course, across Wellwood Avenue from St Charles Cemetery. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] S. 1081 - feral cat issues
The bill legitimizing release of domestic cats into the wild and authorizing public funds to fund feral cat colonies is apparently coming up today in the NYS Senate. Many wild bird groups and supporters such as American Bird Conservancy are urging the public to contact their state senators and urge them to vote No on S. 1081. Here are some contacts for those interested in making such calls. Obviously you can also call your own state senator. Senate Majority Leader, John Flanagan: (518) 455-2071 Deputy Majority Leader John Bonacic: (518) 455-3181 Chairman of Senate Finance John De Francisco: (518) 455-3511 Secretary of the Senate Majority Conference Martin Golden: (518) 455-2730 Assistant Majority Leader Kemp Hannon: (518) 455-2200 Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Great Shearwater carcass
In the dunes at Ocean Beach, Fire Island I found another great shearwater carcass, about 4 miles east of where John Gluth reported one yesterday. The bird was away from the wrack line, in a fenced off section of dunes, so it is unlikely that it washed up to the point where it ultimately ended up. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Trap neuter release bill vetoed
I am advised that the feral cat trap neuter release bill awaiting signature by the governor has been vetoed, with Gov. Cuomo issuing the following message: “The return of feral cats to the wild must be balanced against the impacts these cats can have on wildlife, including on threatened and endangered species, habitats, and food sources for native predators. I am therefore constrained to veto this bill.” Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] PABU continues in Prospect Park Brooklyn @3:36
Here is the NY Times article - maybe only accessed from a smart phone though.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/03/nyregion/painted-bunting-bird-making-rare-brooklyn-visit-adds-color-to-a-dreary-day.html?smprod=nytcore-iphone=nytcore-iphone-share
Thanks,
Tim Dunn
Babylon NY
Sent from my iPhone
> On Dec 2, 2015, at 4:12 PM, Rob Bate <robsb...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> A reminder: When visiting this bird please stay on the paths around the .
> There are plenty of vantage points to see the Painted Bunting withough
> stepping into the planted areas. Also, please help others to keep to the
> paths. There has been some damage from off-road foot traffic and these
> plantings are delicate.
>
> The bunting was quite visible today and gave excellent views to FOX and CBS
> news crews covering the story as well as all birders who came to see it. FOX
> tells me the story will be bumped a day because of the tragedy in San
> Bernadino, CA, probably CBS will bump it too. The NYTimes will have a piece
> up at some time and listen for Tom Stephenson being interviewed about our
> visitor on WNYC (I don't know the air time.)
>
> Rob Bate
> Brooklyn
>
>
>
>
>> On Wed, Dec 2, 2015 at 3:37 PM, Andrew Baksh <birdingd...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Jade Fallon, reports that the Prospect Park Painted Bunting (PABU)
>> continues; observed foraging among the plantings on top of the LeFrak
>> Skating Rink.
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> 風 Swift as the wind
>> 林 Quiet as the forest
>> 火 Conquer like the fire
>> 山 Steady as the mountain
>> Sun Tzu The Art of War
>>
>>> (\__/)
>>> (= '.'=)
>>> (") _ (")
>>> Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device!
>>
>> Andrew Baksh
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[nysbirds-l] Seatuck Birding Challenge
Birders, See the below link for Seatuck's 4th Annual Birding Challenge taking place on September 9, 2017. The event is a 12 hour (5am to 5pm) big day for all countable birds found in Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk. Teams of 3 or more are welcome. The event is immediately followed by a dinner reception at Seatuck's Scully Estate in Islip, for awards, a recap of the day's highlights, and sharing of war stories, etc. All proceeds support Seatuck's conservation work. The findings on this big day count, now in its fourth year, are beginning to establish an interesting fall record of Long Island birds, similar to a Christmas Count. Those of you who have participated before know that this is a fun day for all involved. Please consider being a part of the event this year and please forward this message to anyone you think may be interested in participating. https://www.seatuck.org/index.php/2017-birding-challenge Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Re: [nysbirds-l] Hammond’s Flycatcher- YES
I just had the Hammond’s FC at 4:00pm about 40 yards east of the holly, up the slight hill and right off the paved path. However, I’m still here and bird flew out of view, further east within the ramble. Thanks, Tim Dunn Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 30, 2017, at 2:46 PM, Anders Peltomaa <anders.pelto...@gmail.com> > wrote: > > From twitter alert: > > Hammond's being seen well by group in the Holly near Gill overlook. #birdcp > via @WestofCoolrom > > This on the west side of the Ramble. Interestingly the bird was seen in the > same American Holly at around the same time on Tuesday afternoon. > > Anders Peltomaa > Manhattan > > > > >> On Thu, Nov 30, 2017 at 2:15 PM Felipe Pimentel <fpime...@hunter.cuny.edu> >> wrote: >> The bird has been found at the Ramble. I don’t know the specific name of the >> place, near the old small bridge. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Nov 30, 2017, at 12:33 PM, Anders Peltomaa <anders.pelto...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> I and a small group of birders, mostly out-of-towners have spent the >>> morning combing the Ramble. I searched from the slope above the Boathouse >>> garbage containers (where the Pac-slope spent time, TWO years ago) and over >>> to the Upper Lobe. >>> >>> It may have expanded its range and wandered off to a different patch of the >>> park, or we we just unlucky and it's still in the Ramble. >>> >>> Good luck if you go out and search. >>> >>> Anders Peltomaa >>> Manhattan >>> >> >>> -- >>> NYSbirds-L List Info: >>> Welcome and Basics >>> Rules and Information >>> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave >>> Archives: >>> The Mail Archive >>> Surfbirds >>> ABA >>> Please submit your observations to eBird! >>> -- > > -- > NYSbirds-L List Info: > Welcome and Basics > Rules and Information > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > Archives: > The Mail Archive > Surfbirds > ABA > Please submit your observations to eBird! > -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] [NFBirds Report 3221] Snowy Owl, No
Fred and any others interested, Two mute swans by you is no problem. Up to 65 can be seen on any given day on Argyle Lake in Babylon. It is a pond that is less than 1/4 mile in circumference. All other breeding waterfowl here have been eradicated by these swans. Some migrant waterfowl use the pond but less than in the past. Few dabbling ducks use it as swans have eaten all vegetation on the bottom of the pond to as far as their long necks can reach. Geese come and go in migration here, but the mute swans are a constant. So I would expect that the reason that DEC wants to control them is that they are an invasive species that is destroying the local ecosystem and driving out native species. Maybe not happening by you, but definitely happening here in western Suffolk. Non-birders are aware of this issue because it appeared in the newspapers when the DEC came out and said they would start removing the swans. That typically means shooting, trapping, poisoning, etc. Hardly anyone likes the idea of culling these birds through cruel and inhumane ways (including me), so the subject comes up for a debate that has reached beyond birders and wildlife people from time to time. My understanding is that egg oiling and similar tactics are being used, or at least are up for discussion, to control the population. Since they are an invasive and destructive species, any connection that an observer feels to wildlife by viewing feral mute swans is based entirely on a lack of understanding of the natural world around them. You might have done more for the guy you ran into today if you had told him that if it weren’t for those swans, he might be seeing ten different species of waterfowl that they have driven away. Beauty is obviously in the eye of the beholder, but I’d prefer green-wing teal and pintails to those swans. (And sociologically speaking, to me those swans represent the escaped stock of early successful Americans anxious to imitate the “Lords of the Manor” in Europe, who are the same folks that my Irish ancestors fled to America to get away from.) While stepping around goose droppings and occasionally having to hit the brakes to allow a goose flock to cross the street is an inconvenience, I don’t think it has nearly the adverse effect on the local environment that the swans have had in my part of Long Island. Thanks, Tim Dunn Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 4, 2017, at 4:58 PM, Frederick Kedenburg <kedenb...@optonline.net> > wrote: > > Although yes, I do know this issue was posted locally on the NF, yet it still > has many repercussions to birders throughout NYS therefore I am posting. > If you wish to eradicate Mute Swan I am sorry. > rk > > North Fork LI NY: I went looking for the reported Snowy at the Mattituck > Inlet Breakwater today but although I looked along the Beach, east & west and > patrolled the DEC conservation and boat ramp area I could not find it. I’ll > try again as once the species shows up it can be persistent. The predominant > waterfowl there today was Long-tailed Duck. It was good to hear their call > once again this season. > > After some coffee and a late breakfast in Mattituck I went to Laurel Lake. > There were plentiful numbers of Ring-necked Duck, Ruddy Duck and American > Coot. Also seen were one Great Blue Heron, one Pied Billed Grebe and a > Gadwall. > > As an aside: > There were two Mute Swan in the Laurel Lake compared to hundreds of Canada > Geese there today. > Why does the NYS-DEC seem so preoccupied with extirpating all the Mute Swan > and is doing next to nothing in addressing the vast numbers of Canada Geese > in NYS. The geese cause so much damage to wetlands and to water quality due > to the hugh amount of poop they produce. Loading nitrogen into our bays and > wetlands is only part of the problem. Maneuvering about many parking lots and > commercial businesses with grass without encountering poop is problematic. > I understand from DEC records that the Mute Swan population in NYS is > somewhere between 2800 and 3500. Please correct me if I am wrong. > > As I was looking through my scope this morning at Laurel Lake a fellow came > along walking his dog and asked me what I was looking at. I gave him a brief > description of the species there and he said to me. “Why do they want to kill > all the swans? He continued to say “I love the Swans, they are so beautiful > and my kids love to see them as well”. I wondered how an average person had > come to know about this issue. > > My point here is that I believe the Mute Swan, although yes it is an > ‘invasive species’, does more good than harm as it helps connect people with > a world around them they did not know before. The Swans in effect connect > people to nature and help create a culture of conservation that helps
Re: [nysbirds-l] [NFBirds Report 3221] Snowy Owl, No
I agree Fred, as to the context of the conversation. It’s not an easy issue for birders and reasonable minds can differ on these issues. I also have no problem with dealing with the “immigrant” swan population as humanely as possible. To me, the most palatable solution would probably be to prevent more cygnets and let the existing population live out their lives, though I also suspect that would be the most expensive way to deal with or solve the problem, with the DEC oiling and pricking eggs for decades. Frankly, I don’t know how the swan overpopulation on my local pond should be addressed, but I’d only be in favor of a dealing with it through a method that is decent and humane. I would like to see a return of some native waterfowl that I blame the swans for driving out. Certainly, it’s not necessary to eliminate every mute swan, but my opinion is that there needs to be some control of populations in certain places like Argyle Lake. Argyle still holds the occasional birding surprise, but native waterfowl numbers seem clearly to be down due to the proliferation of swans there. Hardly any waterfowl breed there now, besides the swans. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon, NY Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 4, 2017, at 7:54 PM, Frederick Kedenburg <kedenb...@optonline.net> > wrote: > > I don’t think Chris T-H needs to weigh in on this as it is a polite > conversation of an issue that we all know about. > Many of us have opinions that will not be changed. That is everyones right. > > I have simply this one thing to say: > I know many out there wish to eliminate the Swans for what they believe are > scientific reasons. > I think the Mute Swan, now that they have been here for over a century, have > as much a right to live as any immigrant does today. > Their numbers and the damage they do is really negligible compared to other > species. > > Are not Swans now to be considered naturalized and a beauty for all to > behold? I think they need this protection. > rk > >> On Dec 4, 2017, at 6:21 PM, Michael Cooper <mike5...@icloud.com> wrote: >> >> Well said Tim, but I think I hear the footsteps of >> Chris T-H on the way, so I’m going to mention a bird in this post and “duck” >> out of the way of the ban hammer! >> >> Mike Cooper >> Ridge LI NY >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Dec 4, 2017, at 6:03 PM, Tim Dunn <timd...@optonline.net> wrote: >>> >>> Fred and any others interested, >>> >>> Two mute swans by you is no problem. Up to 65 can be seen on any given day >>> on Argyle Lake in Babylon. It is a pond that is less than 1/4 mile in >>> circumference. All other breeding waterfowl here have been eradicated by >>> these swans. Some migrant waterfowl use the pond but less than in the past. >>> Few dabbling ducks use it as swans have eaten all vegetation on the bottom >>> of the pond to as far as their long necks can reach. >>> >>> Geese come and go in migration here, but the mute swans are a constant. So >>> I would expect that the reason that DEC wants to control them is that they >>> are an invasive species that is destroying the local ecosystem and driving >>> out native species. Maybe not happening by you, but definitely happening >>> here in western Suffolk. >>> >>> Non-birders are aware of this issue because it appeared in the newspapers >>> when the DEC came out and said they would start removing the swans. That >>> typically means shooting, trapping, poisoning, etc. Hardly anyone likes the >>> idea of culling these birds through cruel and inhumane ways (including me), >>> so the subject comes up for a debate that has reached beyond birders and >>> wildlife people from time to time. My understanding is that egg oiling and >>> similar tactics are being used, or at least are up for discussion, to >>> control the population. >>> >>> Since they are an invasive and destructive species, any connection that an >>> observer feels to wildlife by viewing feral mute swans is based entirely on >>> a lack of understanding of the natural world around them. You might have >>> done more for the guy you ran into today if you had told him that if it >>> weren’t for those swans, he might be seeing ten different species of >>> waterfowl that they have driven away. Beauty is obviously in the eye of >>> the beholder, but I’d prefer green-wing teal and pintails to those swans. >>> >>> (And sociologically speaking, to me those swans represent the escaped stock >>> of early successful Americans anxious to imitate the “Lor
Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay
I can’t believe I spotted another one of these emails. Is this going to
continue until it is snowy outside. At least another little stint of nonsense.
Maybe greater, maybe lesser. Definitely not common to see such humor on this
list serve, but I’ve got to get back to work. I’m very tied up at the moment
(practically ringed in knots) and green with envy at those who have time to
continue this line of wandering chit-chat.
Sorry - that’s five minutes of my life - and two of yours - that none of us are
getting back. Will stop trying to find another use of semipalmated in a
sentence now.
Thanks,
Tim Dunlin
Babylon NY
Sent from my iPhone
> On Aug 28, 2018, at 12:29 PM, rc...@nyc.rr.com wrote:
>
> Yes, All this sniping can get ruff (I suppose it could be courser, but that
> really would be out of order, murre or less anyway). If you take this thing
> too far you could end up Alle alone – solitary – or else get shoved and fall
> down on your Cox’s.
>
> In any case, be careful of the changing weather out there on the flats – the
> sun is bright now so you should wear sunscreen to avoid red shanks or
> swollen, thick knees – but in case it gets cold and windy you’ll want to a
> plover (your own or something you’ve Least) – but even then be careful, if
> it’s very loose clothing (i.e., not a windbreaker but a garment you’d
> Calidris) you’re taking a risk, since the wind can blow it off altogether,
> leaving you Baird.
>
> Okay, enough piping up, not another peep, but there are so many others,
> willet ever end?
> Rick
>
> From: bounce-122821439-3714...@list.cornell.edu
> On Behalf Of Philip Ribolow
> Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2018 10:47 AM
> To: Pat Martin
> Cc: Larry Trachtenberg ; Peter Reisfeld
> ; NYSBIRDS ; Grover,Bob
> ; Andrew Baksh ; Steve Walter
>
> Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay
>
> Now that we’ve baird our best shorebird puns, perhaps the discussion can move
> back upland.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Aug 28, 2018, at 9:41 AM, Pat Martin wrote:
>
> Knot so fast.
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Larry Trachtenberg
> Sent: Aug 28, 2018 9:04 AM
> To: Peter Reisfeld
> Cc: NYSBIRDS , "Grover, Bob" , Andrew Baksh , Steve Walter
> Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay
>
> That seemed so stilted; will-let it die a quick death.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Aug 28, 2018, at 8:59 AM, Peter Reisfeld wrote:
>
> We should leave no turnstone unturned.
>
> On Aug 27, 2018, at 6:53 PM, Paul R Sweet wrote:
>
> A mere peep would be inadequate. We should not stint in this analysis.
>
> Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History |
> Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941
>
> On Aug 27, 2018, at 6:18 PM, Grover, Bob wrote:
>
> Take a peep? That’s precious.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Aug 27, 2018, at 5:45 PM, Andrew Baksh wrote:
>
> Hi Steve,
>
> Whenever, I see “hybrid” in any reports I am always tempted to immediately
> take a peep. Despite looking at the images from the field on my phone I have
> to respectfully disagree with the “presumed” hybrid call on the bird you
> referenced.
>
> This to me, is just a Semipalmated Sandpiper (SESA). I agree it is a tad
> heavily marked below but nothing in the structure or bill is suggestive of a
> Western hybrid with a SESA.
>
> I certainly claim no expertise; however, my time having Semipalmated
> Sandpipers in the hand and field observations, I have learned to appreciate
> variation in plumage and size. The plumage on this bird in my opinion is
> within the range of just a straight up Semipalmated Sandpiper.
>
> When I have a chance, I will take a look on a bigger screen and perhaps
> provide more details.
>
> Cheers,
>
>
> "I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule
> of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." ~
> Frederick Douglass
>
>
> 風 Swift as the wind
> 林 Quiet as the forest
> 火 Conquer like the fire
> 山 Steady as the mountain
> Sun Tzu The Art of War
>
> (\__/)
> (= '.'=)
> (") _ (")
> Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device!
>
> Andrew Baksh
> www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
>
> On Aug 27, 2018, at 3:09 PM, Steve Walter wrote:
>
> I’ve posted pictures of an interesting Calidris sandpiper that has been on
> the East Pond at Jamaica Bay. It was first photographed by Peter Post on
> Saturday and observed by Kevin Karlson (co-author of The Shorebird Guide). I
> was able to relocate and photograph the bird on Sunday, then discuss it with
> Kevin. He’s of the opinion that it’s a hybrid between Western and
> Semipalmated Sandpipers. In simplest terms, he described it as having the
> upperparts of a Semipalmated and the underparts of a Western. The bird is
>
[nysbirds-l] Seatuck Birding Challenge
The 6th Annual Seatuck Long Island Birding Challenge is scheduled for Saturday, September 28, 2019. This will be the sixth year of Seatuck’s Birding Challenge. 12 hours to find as many species as you can anywhere on geographic Long Island. From the Belt Parkway to Montauk and from the South Shore Barrier Beaches to the Long Island Sound. A long day of birding is followed by a fun and welcoming gathering to tally results, compare sightings and share war stories at Seatuck’s headquarters at the Scully Estate in Islip, NY. Entry fees go to support Seatuck’s work in protecting Long Island wildlife and habitat, so it’s all for a good cause. Click on this link for more information https://www.seatuck.org/index.php/seatuck-birding-challenge Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Cuomo vetoes bird-friendly buildings bill
You’re right. Maybe a pared down version and some trimming of the “problem” provisions could get something passed though. Thanks, Tim Dunn Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 21, 2019, at 7:56 PM, TURNER wrote: > > problematic my ass. > >> On November 21, 2019 at 3:09 PM Christina Wilkinson >> wrote: >> >> FYI: >> >> State legislation that sought to promote bird-friendly building facades was >> shot down by Gov. Andrew Cuomo who vetoed the “problematic” effort this week. >> >> https://ny.curbed.com/2019/11/21/20975012/new-york-bird-friendly-buildings-veto-andrew-cuomo >> >> Christina Wilkinson >> Queens, NY >> -- >> NYSbirds-L List Info: >> Welcome and Basics >> Rules and Information >> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave >> Archives: >> The Mail Archive >> Surfbirds >> ABA >> Please submit your observations to eBird! >> -- > > > -- > NYSbirds-L List Info: > Welcome and Basics > Rules and Information > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > Archives: > The Mail Archive > Surfbirds > ABA > Please submit your observations to eBird! > -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay
I can’t believe I spotted another one of these emails. Is this going to
continue until it is snowy outside. At least another little stint of nonsense.
Maybe greater, maybe lesser. Definitely not common to see such humor on this
list serve, but I’ve got to get back to work. I’m very tied up at the moment
(practically ringed in knots) and green with envy at those who have time to
continue this line of wandering chit-chat.
Sorry - that’s five minutes of my life - and two of yours - that none of us are
getting back. Will stop trying to find another use of semipalmated in a
sentence now.
Thanks,
Tim Dunlin
Babylon NY
Sent from my iPhone
> On Aug 28, 2018, at 12:29 PM, rc...@nyc.rr.com wrote:
>
> Yes, All this sniping can get ruff (I suppose it could be courser, but that
> really would be out of order, murre or less anyway). If you take this thing
> too far you could end up Alle alone – solitary – or else get shoved and fall
> down on your Cox’s.
>
> In any case, be careful of the changing weather out there on the flats – the
> sun is bright now so you should wear sunscreen to avoid red shanks or
> swollen, thick knees – but in case it gets cold and windy you’ll want to a
> plover (your own or something you’ve Least) – but even then be careful, if
> it’s very loose clothing (i.e., not a windbreaker but a garment you’d
> Calidris) you’re taking a risk, since the wind can blow it off altogether,
> leaving you Baird.
>
> Okay, enough piping up, not another peep, but there are so many others,
> willet ever end?
> Rick
>
> From: bounce-122821439-3714...@list.cornell.edu
> On Behalf Of Philip Ribolow
> Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2018 10:47 AM
> To: Pat Martin
> Cc: Larry Trachtenberg ; Peter Reisfeld
> ; NYSBIRDS ; Grover,Bob
> ; Andrew Baksh ; Steve Walter
>
> Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay
>
> Now that we’ve baird our best shorebird puns, perhaps the discussion can move
> back upland.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Aug 28, 2018, at 9:41 AM, Pat Martin wrote:
>
> Knot so fast.
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Larry Trachtenberg
> Sent: Aug 28, 2018 9:04 AM
> To: Peter Reisfeld
> Cc: NYSBIRDS , "Grover, Bob" , Andrew Baksh , Steve Walter
> Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay
>
> That seemed so stilted; will-let it die a quick death.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Aug 28, 2018, at 8:59 AM, Peter Reisfeld wrote:
>
> We should leave no turnstone unturned.
>
> On Aug 27, 2018, at 6:53 PM, Paul R Sweet wrote:
>
> A mere peep would be inadequate. We should not stint in this analysis.
>
> Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History |
> Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941
>
> On Aug 27, 2018, at 6:18 PM, Grover, Bob wrote:
>
> Take a peep? That’s precious.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Aug 27, 2018, at 5:45 PM, Andrew Baksh wrote:
>
> Hi Steve,
>
> Whenever, I see “hybrid” in any reports I am always tempted to immediately
> take a peep. Despite looking at the images from the field on my phone I have
> to respectfully disagree with the “presumed” hybrid call on the bird you
> referenced.
>
> This to me, is just a Semipalmated Sandpiper (SESA). I agree it is a tad
> heavily marked below but nothing in the structure or bill is suggestive of a
> Western hybrid with a SESA.
>
> I certainly claim no expertise; however, my time having Semipalmated
> Sandpipers in the hand and field observations, I have learned to appreciate
> variation in plumage and size. The plumage on this bird in my opinion is
> within the range of just a straight up Semipalmated Sandpiper.
>
> When I have a chance, I will take a look on a bigger screen and perhaps
> provide more details.
>
> Cheers,
>
>
> "I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule
> of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." ~
> Frederick Douglass
>
>
> 風 Swift as the wind
> 林 Quiet as the forest
> 火 Conquer like the fire
> 山 Steady as the mountain
> Sun Tzu The Art of War
>
> (\__/)
> (= '.'=)
> (") _ (")
> Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device!
>
> Andrew Baksh
> www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
>
> On Aug 27, 2018, at 3:09 PM, Steve Walter wrote:
>
> I’ve posted pictures of an interesting Calidris sandpiper that has been on
> the East Pond at Jamaica Bay. It was first photographed by Peter Post on
> Saturday and observed by Kevin Karlson (co-author of The Shorebird Guide). I
> was able to relocate and photograph the bird on Sunday, then discuss it with
> Kevin. He’s of the opinion that it’s a hybrid between Western and
> Semipalmated Sandpipers. In simplest terms, he described it as having the
> upperparts of a Semipalmated and the underparts of a Western. The bird is
>
[nysbirds-l] Seatuck Birding Challenge
The 6th Annual Seatuck Long Island Birding Challenge is scheduled for Saturday, September 28, 2019. This will be the sixth year of Seatuck’s Birding Challenge. 12 hours to find as many species as you can anywhere on geographic Long Island. From the Belt Parkway to Montauk and from the South Shore Barrier Beaches to the Long Island Sound. A long day of birding is followed by a fun and welcoming gathering to tally results, compare sightings and share war stories at Seatuck’s headquarters at the Scully Estate in Islip, NY. Entry fees go to support Seatuck’s work in protecting Long Island wildlife and habitat, so it’s all for a good cause. Click on this link for more information https://www.seatuck.org/index.php/seatuck-birding-challenge Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Cuomo vetoes bird-friendly buildings bill
You’re right. Maybe a pared down version and some trimming of the “problem” provisions could get something passed though. Thanks, Tim Dunn Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 21, 2019, at 7:56 PM, TURNER wrote: > > problematic my ass. > >> On November 21, 2019 at 3:09 PM Christina Wilkinson >> wrote: >> >> FYI: >> >> State legislation that sought to promote bird-friendly building facades was >> shot down by Gov. Andrew Cuomo who vetoed the “problematic” effort this week. >> >> https://ny.curbed.com/2019/11/21/20975012/new-york-bird-friendly-buildings-veto-andrew-cuomo >> >> Christina Wilkinson >> Queens, NY >> -- >> NYSbirds-L List Info: >> Welcome and Basics >> Rules and Information >> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave >> Archives: >> The Mail Archive >> Surfbirds >> ABA >> Please submit your observations to eBird! >> -- > > > -- > NYSbirds-L List Info: > Welcome and Basics > Rules and Information > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > Archives: > The Mail Archive > Surfbirds > ABA > Please submit your observations to eBird! > -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Seatuck Birding Challenge
Birders, See the below link for Seatuck's 4th Annual Birding Challenge taking place on September 9, 2017. The event is a 12 hour (5am to 5pm) big day for all countable birds found in Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk. Teams of 3 or more are welcome. The event is immediately followed by a dinner reception at Seatuck's Scully Estate in Islip, for awards, a recap of the day's highlights, and sharing of war stories, etc. All proceeds support Seatuck's conservation work. The findings on this big day count, now in its fourth year, are beginning to establish an interesting fall record of Long Island birds, similar to a Christmas Count. Those of you who have participated before know that this is a fun day for all involved. Please consider being a part of the event this year and please forward this message to anyone you think may be interested in participating. https://www.seatuck.org/index.php/2017-birding-challenge Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Re: [nysbirds-l] Hammond’s Flycatcher- YES
I just had the Hammond’s FC at 4:00pm about 40 yards east of the holly, up the slight hill and right off the paved path. However, I’m still here and bird flew out of view, further east within the ramble. Thanks, Tim Dunn Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 30, 2017, at 2:46 PM, Anders Peltomaa > wrote: > > From twitter alert: > > Hammond's being seen well by group in the Holly near Gill overlook. #birdcp > via @WestofCoolrom > > This on the west side of the Ramble. Interestingly the bird was seen in the > same American Holly at around the same time on Tuesday afternoon. > > Anders Peltomaa > Manhattan > > > > >> On Thu, Nov 30, 2017 at 2:15 PM Felipe Pimentel >> wrote: >> The bird has been found at the Ramble. I don’t know the specific name of the >> place, near the old small bridge. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Nov 30, 2017, at 12:33 PM, Anders Peltomaa >> wrote: >> >>> I and a small group of birders, mostly out-of-towners have spent the >>> morning combing the Ramble. I searched from the slope above the Boathouse >>> garbage containers (where the Pac-slope spent time, TWO years ago) and over >>> to the Upper Lobe. >>> >>> It may have expanded its range and wandered off to a different patch of the >>> park, or we we just unlucky and it's still in the Ramble. >>> >>> Good luck if you go out and search. >>> >>> Anders Peltomaa >>> Manhattan >>> >> >>> -- >>> NYSbirds-L List Info: >>> Welcome and Basics >>> Rules and Information >>> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave >>> Archives: >>> The Mail Archive >>> Surfbirds >>> ABA >>> Please submit your observations to eBird! >>> -- > > -- > NYSbirds-L List Info: > Welcome and Basics > Rules and Information > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > Archives: > The Mail Archive > Surfbirds > ABA > Please submit your observations to eBird! > -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] [NFBirds Report 3221] Snowy Owl, No
Fred and any others interested, Two mute swans by you is no problem. Up to 65 can be seen on any given day on Argyle Lake in Babylon. It is a pond that is less than 1/4 mile in circumference. All other breeding waterfowl here have been eradicated by these swans. Some migrant waterfowl use the pond but less than in the past. Few dabbling ducks use it as swans have eaten all vegetation on the bottom of the pond to as far as their long necks can reach. Geese come and go in migration here, but the mute swans are a constant. So I would expect that the reason that DEC wants to control them is that they are an invasive species that is destroying the local ecosystem and driving out native species. Maybe not happening by you, but definitely happening here in western Suffolk. Non-birders are aware of this issue because it appeared in the newspapers when the DEC came out and said they would start removing the swans. That typically means shooting, trapping, poisoning, etc. Hardly anyone likes the idea of culling these birds through cruel and inhumane ways (including me), so the subject comes up for a debate that has reached beyond birders and wildlife people from time to time. My understanding is that egg oiling and similar tactics are being used, or at least are up for discussion, to control the population. Since they are an invasive and destructive species, any connection that an observer feels to wildlife by viewing feral mute swans is based entirely on a lack of understanding of the natural world around them. You might have done more for the guy you ran into today if you had told him that if it weren’t for those swans, he might be seeing ten different species of waterfowl that they have driven away. Beauty is obviously in the eye of the beholder, but I’d prefer green-wing teal and pintails to those swans. (And sociologically speaking, to me those swans represent the escaped stock of early successful Americans anxious to imitate the “Lords of the Manor” in Europe, who are the same folks that my Irish ancestors fled to America to get away from.) While stepping around goose droppings and occasionally having to hit the brakes to allow a goose flock to cross the street is an inconvenience, I don’t think it has nearly the adverse effect on the local environment that the swans have had in my part of Long Island. Thanks, Tim Dunn Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 4, 2017, at 4:58 PM, Frederick Kedenburg > wrote: > > Although yes, I do know this issue was posted locally on the NF, yet it still > has many repercussions to birders throughout NYS therefore I am posting. > If you wish to eradicate Mute Swan I am sorry. > rk > > North Fork LI NY: I went looking for the reported Snowy at the Mattituck > Inlet Breakwater today but although I looked along the Beach, east & west and > patrolled the DEC conservation and boat ramp area I could not find it. I’ll > try again as once the species shows up it can be persistent. The predominant > waterfowl there today was Long-tailed Duck. It was good to hear their call > once again this season. > > After some coffee and a late breakfast in Mattituck I went to Laurel Lake. > There were plentiful numbers of Ring-necked Duck, Ruddy Duck and American > Coot. Also seen were one Great Blue Heron, one Pied Billed Grebe and a > Gadwall. > > As an aside: > There were two Mute Swan in the Laurel Lake compared to hundreds of Canada > Geese there today. > Why does the NYS-DEC seem so preoccupied with extirpating all the Mute Swan > and is doing next to nothing in addressing the vast numbers of Canada Geese > in NYS. The geese cause so much damage to wetlands and to water quality due > to the hugh amount of poop they produce. Loading nitrogen into our bays and > wetlands is only part of the problem. Maneuvering about many parking lots and > commercial businesses with grass without encountering poop is problematic. > I understand from DEC records that the Mute Swan population in NYS is > somewhere between 2800 and 3500. Please correct me if I am wrong. > > As I was looking through my scope this morning at Laurel Lake a fellow came > along walking his dog and asked me what I was looking at. I gave him a brief > description of the species there and he said to me. “Why do they want to kill > all the swans? He continued to say “I love the Swans, they are so beautiful > and my kids love to see them as well”. I wondered how an average person had > come to know about this issue. > > My point here is that I believe the Mute Swan, although yes it is an > ‘invasive species’, does more good than harm as it helps connect people with > a world around them they did not know before. The Swans in effect connect > people to nature and help create a culture of conservation that helps us all. > > As for
Re: [nysbirds-l] [NFBirds Report 3221] Snowy Owl, No
I agree Fred, as to the context of the conversation. It’s not an easy issue for birders and reasonable minds can differ on these issues. I also have no problem with dealing with the “immigrant” swan population as humanely as possible. To me, the most palatable solution would probably be to prevent more cygnets and let the existing population live out their lives, though I also suspect that would be the most expensive way to deal with or solve the problem, with the DEC oiling and pricking eggs for decades. Frankly, I don’t know how the swan overpopulation on my local pond should be addressed, but I’d only be in favor of a dealing with it through a method that is decent and humane. I would like to see a return of some native waterfowl that I blame the swans for driving out. Certainly, it’s not necessary to eliminate every mute swan, but my opinion is that there needs to be some control of populations in certain places like Argyle Lake. Argyle still holds the occasional birding surprise, but native waterfowl numbers seem clearly to be down due to the proliferation of swans there. Hardly any waterfowl breed there now, besides the swans. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon, NY Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 4, 2017, at 7:54 PM, Frederick Kedenburg > wrote: > > I don’t think Chris T-H needs to weigh in on this as it is a polite > conversation of an issue that we all know about. > Many of us have opinions that will not be changed. That is everyones right. > > I have simply this one thing to say: > I know many out there wish to eliminate the Swans for what they believe are > scientific reasons. > I think the Mute Swan, now that they have been here for over a century, have > as much a right to live as any immigrant does today. > Their numbers and the damage they do is really negligible compared to other > species. > > Are not Swans now to be considered naturalized and a beauty for all to > behold? I think they need this protection. > rk > >> On Dec 4, 2017, at 6:21 PM, Michael Cooper wrote: >> >> Well said Tim, but I think I hear the footsteps of >> Chris T-H on the way, so I’m going to mention a bird in this post and “duck” >> out of the way of the ban hammer! >> >> Mike Cooper >> Ridge LI NY >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Dec 4, 2017, at 6:03 PM, Tim Dunn wrote: >>> >>> Fred and any others interested, >>> >>> Two mute swans by you is no problem. Up to 65 can be seen on any given day >>> on Argyle Lake in Babylon. It is a pond that is less than 1/4 mile in >>> circumference. All other breeding waterfowl here have been eradicated by >>> these swans. Some migrant waterfowl use the pond but less than in the past. >>> Few dabbling ducks use it as swans have eaten all vegetation on the bottom >>> of the pond to as far as their long necks can reach. >>> >>> Geese come and go in migration here, but the mute swans are a constant. So >>> I would expect that the reason that DEC wants to control them is that they >>> are an invasive species that is destroying the local ecosystem and driving >>> out native species. Maybe not happening by you, but definitely happening >>> here in western Suffolk. >>> >>> Non-birders are aware of this issue because it appeared in the newspapers >>> when the DEC came out and said they would start removing the swans. That >>> typically means shooting, trapping, poisoning, etc. Hardly anyone likes the >>> idea of culling these birds through cruel and inhumane ways (including me), >>> so the subject comes up for a debate that has reached beyond birders and >>> wildlife people from time to time. My understanding is that egg oiling and >>> similar tactics are being used, or at least are up for discussion, to >>> control the population. >>> >>> Since they are an invasive and destructive species, any connection that an >>> observer feels to wildlife by viewing feral mute swans is based entirely on >>> a lack of understanding of the natural world around them. You might have >>> done more for the guy you ran into today if you had told him that if it >>> weren’t for those swans, he might be seeing ten different species of >>> waterfowl that they have driven away. Beauty is obviously in the eye of >>> the beholder, but I’d prefer green-wing teal and pintails to those swans. >>> >>> (And sociologically speaking, to me those swans represent the escaped stock >>> of early successful Americans anxious to imitate the “Lords of the Manor” >>> in Europe, who are the same folks that my Irish ance
[nysbirds-l] Hooded Crow
The Hooded Crow was seen by me on the wires above the roadway at the corner of Hylan Blvd and Heinz Avenue next to Andrew's Diner at 12:45pm today, July 8. I saw it immediately upon pulling up to the diner. It briefly flew over the diner to the next block, then headed back towards the beach. This is the same spot reported yesterday by Allan Michelin (thanks for the tip). It seems the bird may be going back and forth between this spot and the beach where it has been regularly seen. It was showing a forked appearance in its tail, at least on the angle I saw it, with two poor quality iPhone photos to verify if anyone is interested. It possibly lost or is missing some tail feathers, and its tail appears different from other photos of Hooded Crows that I googled. Also out of the ordinary on the way home today was a budgerigar flying eastbound along Southern State Parkway just before exit 32/Rt 110. It was the typical pet store variety, with a green body and yellow head. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Gray headed Gull - yes
The gray headed gull is currently being seen on the beach by the Wonder Wheel at Coney Island. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Sooty Tern at Jones Beach
One Sooty Tern seen on shoulder of westbound Ocean Parkway just after Jones Beach state park entry sign as one heads west. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Northern Shrike
After seeing Sy and Joe at the channel at Floyd Bennett Field, I took the road that leads north from the campground to the end, (northeastern portion of the area) where another birder whose name I did not get pointed out the Northern Shrike and I managed a brief but good look as it perched on a snag. Safe to say the bird is still around, but moving about this area quite a bit. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Mountain Bluebird
Bluebird still being seen hopping on tops of snow fence 300 yards east of intersection with Hulse Landing Road as of 2:45pm Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Raven in Babylon
I was quite surprised to see a Common Raven being harassed by crows and jays this morning in my front yard in Argyle Park in Babylon. Possibly the same one that was reported in nearby Amityville yesterday. The bird vocalized several times to confirm its identity. The bird left after a few minutes and flew southwest with crows in chase. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Common Raven at Southard's
There was one Common Raven flying south over the woods abutting Southard's Pond in Babylon this morning. The bird vocalized several times. A couple of Parulas were heard, along with the usual Song Sparrows and Carolina Wrens. No sign of any Yellow Warblers here yet, though several usually nest here. A female Hairy Woodpecker was seen, along with some very territorial Red-Bellies. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Long Island birds
Like John Gluth, I had a mini fly-in of new birds visible from my yard in the Argyle Park section of Babylon this morning. In my front yard sycamore and my neighbor's oak tree at 7:30am, I observed yellow warbler (2), black-and-white warbler (2), blue-headed vireo, warbling vireo, redstart, and the highlight (for my yard list anyway) was a male bay-breasted warbler, not singing but well seen though staying near the tree tops. Also arriving yesterday and singing today was a male Baltimore Oriole that has nested in my yard for last several years. Last years nesting was unsuccessful as a crow raided the nest after eggs hatched. A jog without binocs thru Southard's Pond area at 8:30am yielded at least double the yellow warblers there were on monday, from 4 singing up to at least 8 now. Catbirds were in droves and seemed to have increased tenfold since Monday. Also heard a great-crested flycatcher and an early eastern wood-pewee. Yesterday afternoon I stopped at Jones Beach WE at 5pm to see if any of the fallout reported by Ken Feustel further down the beach was still apparent. Migrants songbirds were scarce, though a quick check of the sand bar by the CG station revealed a dozen red knots, as well as a few dozen dunlin, a dozen or so short-billed dows, 1 semipalmated plover and several dozen black-bellied plovers in various stage of molt from non-breeding to breeding and all phases in-between. No peeps. 3 Forster's terns were present. The prothonotary was a no show for me at noon at Bryant Park yesterday, possibly staying out of sight due to the increased noise and activity level - even for this busy place - of the occupy wall street rallies. Yellow, black-and-white, ovenbird and palm were seen, along with a blue-headed vireo, wood thrush (heard over the beating drums) and a few hermits. There were two tree sparrows on the lawn for a bit. Calling white throated sparrows and towhees were present. Finally, some monk parakeets have apparenty been nesting in Babylon Village for some time now, behind the now-closed Talbots store on 27A. I saw a total of 3 parakeets there over the weekend. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Cattle Egret No
The cattle egret found by Bob Grover and reported by Ken Thompson at Argyle Lake in Babylon was not present as of 7:25pm. Many dogs were present and quite a few people were out walking around the lake, which may have sent it to a quieter location. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Ravens in Babylon
On 7/20 at 8:45am, two common ravens were seen and heard on Dundee Avenue in the Argyle Park section of Babylon. The birds vocalized frequently and stayed around for about 15 minutes, mobbed by jays. They then flew north over the south shore railroad line and out of sight. I was out of town from 7/21 to 7/31, but on returning on 7/31at 7:00pm, two ravens were again heard and seen in the same general location, about 200 yards east of where they were seen 11 days earlier. Again, they flew north when departing. Given that ravens were seen in Babylon by me earlier this spring (reported to this list at the time) both in Argyle Park and in the wooded area around Southard's Pond, I think there is a strong possibility that they nested here in western Suffolk County. This location is far enough away from other documented Long Island raven nesting sites (Hampton Bays and Roslyn) that their repeated local appearances certainly give rise to that probability. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] FW: Gilgo, Suffolk Co. Gyrfalcon
A quick review of the link provided by Luke Ormand reflects that nestling falcons can only be taken between May 1 and July 15, first year birds can only be taken between September 1 and January 25, and adult birds may not be taken at all and must be released upon capture. Presuming the law considers any bird older than a first year bird to be an adult, there seems to be NO circumstance under which any falconer should be poking around at Gilgo Beach for the purpose of pursuing that Gyrfalcon, (the only exception I can imagine would be if it is an escapee of theirs that they are trying to recover). Therefore, it seems that any such person attempting to pursue or otherwise involve themselves with the Gilgo Gyr would be engaged in criminal (and nefarious, which usually means wicked, villainous or unlawful) activity, unless they are a state DEC worker subject to the exceptions at the end of the section. Additionally, I'm of the impression that a falconer violating these provisions would also be breaking federal law, including the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Varied Thrush follow-up
Any updates on the prospect park varied thrush - positive or negative - would be appreciated. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End
A quick spin through Jones Beach West End today at 3pm between work appointments revealed 4 1st year White-crowned Sparrows by the Coast Guard station hedgerow, along with 2 Juncos, 2 Song Sparrows and a Chipping Sparrow. One sharpie was hunting in the area. A breeding plumage Horned Grebe was in the marina and 3 Am. Oystercatchers were on the spit. 5 Eastern Phoebes were in the median. 5 Horned Larks were near the Nature Center and 3 pairs of Killdeer were seen. Canada Geese have paired off, 3 good sized flocks of Brant were feeding (no blacks). No yellow rumps or any other warblers or kinglets were seen, nor any winter finches/crossbills. A movie is being made, so the West End 2 lot is currently closed and a large structure - apparently temporary - has been assembled over most of that lot. There is also construction continuing at the marina, with a chain link fence around most of the area. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Lesser Scaup pair in Babylon
This morning I observed a pair of Lesser Scaup - male and female - in the Sumpwams Canal, seen from Shore Road just south of Suffolk Marine in Babylon. Notable primarily due to the time of year, as I don't recall ever seeing this species on Long Island in mid-June. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Ravens in Babylon
I was surprised to observe a pair of common ravens at the Babylon train station this morning. One bird vocalized in a decidedly non-crow like way, which initially drew my attention, as crows are frequent there. Both birds perched atop a high telephone pole before heading west over the RR tracks. Wedged tail, shaggy appearance and large beaks well seen, first ones I've seen in Babylon this year after seeing several here last year. Also 1st winter wren of the season heard yesterday in Southards Pond area a couple hundred yards in from the Park Avenue basketball courts. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] are Snowy Owls really primarily diurnal hunters??
Ardith and all, I can't claim any special knowledge here, but David Sibley mentions the following in his description of snowy owl in his North American Birds field guide: "More active at night, hunting small rodents and birds. Individuals seen far to the south of normal range are often starved and stressed for food, and thus active in daylight. Healthy birds are mainly nocturnal, like other owls." Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon NY Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 3, 2013, at 11:01 AM, Ardith Bondi wrote: > > A number of guides I have read indicate that Snowy Owls are primarily diurnal > hunters. > > My experience watching Snowy Owls in the New York/New Jersey area over the > years has been that they prefer to mostly snooze during the day and stretch, > preen and fly out at dusk, not dissimilarly to many other owls. I understand > that they will hunt more during the day if really hungry. But, is it possible > that they developed a reputation for being diurnal hunters because they live > in the arctic and have to hunt during long summer hours of daylight. And, > given the option, they will do what most other owls are known to do? > > Ardith Bondi > NYC > > > -- > > NYSbirds-L List Info: > http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME > http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES > http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm > > ARCHIVES: > 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html > 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L > 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html > > Please submit your observations to eBird: > http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ > > -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Ravens in Babylon
A pair of ravens flew east this morning over the trail leading between Southards Pond and Belmont Lake in North Babylon, just north of the horse stable. Birds were vocalizing back and forth while flying. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Birder saves fisherman
Not sure who this birder was in Montauk yesterday, but she may have saved the life of a fisherman whose boat capsized and was clinging to a life raft. From Newsday's website: "A fisherman was plucked from the chilly waters off Montauk Point Saturday afternoon by a Coast Guard crew after an alert bird-watcher reported seeing someone clinging to a life raft, authorities said. The identity of the fisherman, 52, was not made public. He told the rescuers that his 38-foot vessel had capsized and sunk about six miles from Montauk Point, Coast Guard officials said. The man was treated for hypothermia and hospitalized. He was taken to Southampton Hospital, then airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital, where his condition was not known, officials said. The bird-watcher was in the vicinity of Montauk Harbor when she noticed "a person in the water" and relayed a message to a local restaurant, officials said. A 47-foot Coast Guard rescue boat from Station Montauk, which was in the midst of training, headed to the location, officials said. "Fortunately we were in the area conducting training at the time of the report and were able to quickly respond to the location of the person in the water, especially since we were quickly losing valuable daylight to search for the fisherman," said Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Brent Walsh in a statement. The Coast Guard said an investigation was underway." Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon
Gray phase gyrfalcon found by Rich and reported by Ken still present on osprey platform NW of Cedar Beach Marina as of 12:15pm. Can be seen with a scope from marina, but better view is from the side of Ocean Parkway west of marina. Bird has left the platform a couple of times and flown across marsh, but returns to platform. Thanks, Tim Dunn Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk and Shinnecock Inlet
An impromptu run out to the east end today. At Shinnecock Inlet, one immature Glaucous Gull was seen moving between both jetties. A Great Cormorant was on the tower at the end of the jetty, the Common Eider flock was just west of the inlet, and several Long-tailed Ducks were in and out of the inlet. A Red-necked Grebe was in the bay just inside and west of the inlet, but that bird flew east while I was observing it. 4 Boat-tailed Grackles were in the parking area of the old Ponquogue Bridge. At Deep Hollow on the south side, five Snow Geese were there but flew around noon. The Ross's Goose was seen with a group of five Canada's. I didn't see the Cackling but didn't work through each goose as the rain picked up. Reaching Montauk Point just in time for the steady rain, the large seaduck flock featured Common Eider, Red-breasted Mergs and all three scoters, with the vast majority being Black. At Montauk Harbor, a young/darker Snowy Owl was present. Curiously, one male and one female Ring-necked Pheasant were freshly road killed about 100 yards apart from each other on East Lake Drive by Little Reed Pond. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Dune Road/Shinnecock Inlet
In additions to the birds mentioned by Brent, the continuing juvenile Glaucous Gull was in the parking area alongside the inlet. While observing the Grasshopper Sparrow at the Swan Beach parking lot, I found an Orange-crowned Warbler in the same area. On the north side of Dune Road at Triton Lane, a Snowy Owl flew in along the edge of the marsh and had a brief interaction with a probable Clapper Rail. Thanks, Tim Dunn Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose
Pink footed goose found by Arie Gilbert in field east of Roanoke Ave in Riverhead was present with flock of Canada's until 4:05pm, when it flew towards the south with two Canada's. Birds are flying out now. Thanks, Tim Dunn Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Widgeon
One male Eurasian Widgeon seen at Santapoque Creek in West Babylon, on the island right off Montauk Highway. Also a couple of American Widgeon and about 20 Green-winged Teal, with other expected species. The bay is frozen over so no ducks were present off Venetian Shores. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach CG Sta.
A quick lunchtime spin through Jones Beach today revealed limited bird activity. 1 female type Lapland Longspur was on the grass just east of the restroom/refreshment stand at the Coast Guard Station with approx 10 Horned Larks. 1 Long-tailed Duck offered closer-than-usual views in the marina. 1 hunting Merlin and 1 perched Sharpie were seen from Wantagh Pkwy just north of the tower on the way out of the park. Thanks, Tim Dunn Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler
The prothonotary warbler was present at Fuchs Pond Preserve in Northport/Fort Salonga at 6:15pm, offering great views. It was down the hill, alongside the pond near the "broken" bridge. Still present around 6:45pm when I left the area. May stick around until tomorrow given the windy conditions. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Fire Island
I've been staying at Ocean Beach, Fire Island this week and have kept an eye on the beach in the afternoons throughout this week, with very little activity. About a dozen common terns are still regularly feeding along the beach, with 1-2 Forster's terns occasionally showing up. Also, two osprey, double crested cormorants and the four expected gull species. Migrants here so far are limited to sporadic barn swallows moving along the beach. The only shorebird highlight seen this week was a single westbound whimbrel seen today flying along the beach about 75 yards offshore around 2:30pm. Not even a sanderling along the beach otherwise. One westbound monarch butterfly and one eastbound female-type scoter seen today, maybe headed towards the flock that remained off Davis Park beach. A group of dolphins trailing a fishing vessel about a mile out from the beach on Monday was the only other sighting of note. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Sunken Forest
I trudged down to the Sunken Forest from Ocean Beach this evening, aiming to be there around dusk. One Chuck-will's-widow was heard in the west end of the forest, in from the boardwalk leading to the Bay Overlook. The bird was quite a ways in from the trail. Also, a flock of 42 sanderlings and another flock of 9 (all or almost all adult birds) were seen on the beach in that area, negating my earlier post about not even a sanderling being present on the beach this week. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Royal Tern
One westbound royal tern seen this afternoon at Ocean Beach, Fire Island. Continuous stream of westbound adult common terns seen throughout the afternoon. Two sanderlings were the only shorebirds seen this afternoon. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach
After seeing this morning's reports of significant bird movement, but being stuck going to work, I was able to swing past Jones Beach west end at lunchtime. What was most interesting was the sheer volume of migrants around the Coast Guard station. So many passerines were moving around that I actually had to duck to avoid 2 different GC Kinglets and my FOS RB Nuthatch as I stood along the edge of the parking lot by the CG Sta. YR Warblers were the most abundant, but E. Phoebes, N. Flickers, and GC Kinglets were also strongly represented. Brown Creepers were in, and several RB Nuthatches were heard. RC Kinglets were present in smaller numbers than GC. Other warblers included Common Yellowthroat, Pine, Black-and-white, Black-throated Blue, eastern and western Palm. A Red-eyed Vireo bathed in a puddle, giving me the rare chance to look down on one of these birds, rather than the usual overhead views. The hedgerow area produced several each of Chipping, Field, Savannah, White-throated and Song Sparrows and one White-crowned Sparrow. I didn't have any of the Pine Siskins that were present earlier, but a lone Bobolink was a bit of a surprise. Raptors included a Kestrel, Cooper's Hawk and a couple of Merlins. All were perching and seemed quite interested in the busy scene and accompanying potential meal opportunities. Two Royal Terns did a fly-by and the Skimmer flock was around 65 birds, including mostly adults. Black-bellied Plovers and Ruddy Turnstones were on the sandbar, but all shorebirds were flushed before I could look for anything more unusual. Tree Swallows swirled overhead, easily numbering into the thousands and impossible to count as they moved about, occasionally swirling into a funnel and giving me the feeling of one of those David Attenborough documentary moments. Nothing terribly rare, but an inspiring hour of birding. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Cassins Kingbird
Cassins Kingbird presently being seen at Floyd Bennett near picnic tables. Thanks, Tim Dunn Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Couch's Kingbird
Bird is at Jane and Washington now. Thanks, Tim Dunn Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose
The roving Barnacle Goose left Belmont Lake and is now with a flock of Canada's on Colonial Springs Golf Course, across Wellwood Avenue from St Charles Cemetery. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Barnacle and Snow Geese
Continuing Barnacle Goose and one Snow Goose are now at Colonial Springs with the Canada flock. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] East End and Geese including Ross's
Great South Bay Audubon had a trip out east today, starting at Montauk Point. Expected species were seen. More bonaparte's gulls and long-tailed ducks than usual, many common eiders on the move, scoters (surf being most numerous), gannet, loons and other expected species. Gin Beach turned up 3 purple sandpipers found by Helga Merryman on the western jetty and one great cormorant. No white winged gulls. Star Island had a merlin and great blue heron. Ditch Plains and Napeague had expected species but were overall quiet. Hook Pond is frozen over except a small area, and no Tundra Swans were seen. John Gluth and I then headed over towards Riverhead. Shorts Pond had 16 snow geese among the Canadas and mallards. The Canada goose flock at Doctors Path numbered approximately 2500, with a second flock closer to Northville Turnpike of about 500. Within the larger flock were two greater white-fronted geese, one snow goose and the highlight, one Ross's Goose, seen around 4pm and still there when we left. One "frankengoose" was present in each flock. Pink-footed was not seen by us in either flock and we looked closely, though the density of the birds could have kept it from our view. Two harriers were seen, including one very pale gray ghost that gave good views. Two short-eared owls and a late harrier put on a good show at EPCAL as sunset approached. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull
Currently being seen on top of ledge of toys r us building at previously identified parking lot. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] S. 1081 - feral cat issues
The bill legitimizing release of domestic cats into the wild and authorizing public funds to fund feral cat colonies is apparently coming up today in the NYS Senate. Many wild bird groups and supporters such as American Bird Conservancy are urging the public to contact their state senators and urge them to vote "No" on S. 1081. Here are some contacts for those interested in making such calls. Obviously you can also call your own state senator. Senate Majority Leader, John Flanagan: (518) 455-2071 Deputy Majority Leader John Bonacic: (518) 455-3181 Chairman of Senate Finance John De Francisco: (518) 455-3511 Secretary of the Senate Majority Conference Martin Golden: (518) 455-2730 Assistant Majority Leader Kemp Hannon: (518) 455-2200 Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Great Shearwater carcass
In the dunes at Ocean Beach, Fire Island I found another great shearwater carcass, about 4 miles east of where John Gluth reported one yesterday. The bird was away from the wrack line, in a fenced off section of dunes, so it is unlikely that it washed up to the point where it ultimately ended up. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Trap neuter release bill vetoed
I am advised that the feral cat trap neuter release bill awaiting signature by the governor has been vetoed, with Gov. Cuomo issuing the following message: “The return of feral cats to the wild must be balanced against the impacts these cats can have on wildlife, including on threatened and endangered species, habitats, and food sources for native predators. I am therefore constrained to veto this bill.” Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] PABU continues in Prospect Park Brooklyn @3:36
Here is the NY Times article - maybe only accessed from a smart phone though.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/03/nyregion/painted-bunting-bird-making-rare-brooklyn-visit-adds-color-to-a-dreary-day.html?smprod=nytcore-iphone=nytcore-iphone-share
Thanks,
Tim Dunn
Babylon NY
Sent from my iPhone
> On Dec 2, 2015, at 4:12 PM, Rob Bate wrote:
>
> A reminder: When visiting this bird please stay on the paths around the .
> There are plenty of vantage points to see the Painted Bunting withough
> stepping into the planted areas. Also, please help others to keep to the
> paths. There has been some damage from off-road foot traffic and these
> plantings are delicate.
>
> The bunting was quite visible today and gave excellent views to FOX and CBS
> news crews covering the story as well as all birders who came to see it. FOX
> tells me the story will be bumped a day because of the tragedy in San
> Bernadino, CA, probably CBS will bump it too. The NYTimes will have a piece
> up at some time and listen for Tom Stephenson being interviewed about our
> visitor on WNYC (I don't know the air time.)
>
> Rob Bate
> Brooklyn
>
>
>
>
>> On Wed, Dec 2, 2015 at 3:37 PM, Andrew Baksh wrote:
>> Jade Fallon, reports that the Prospect Park Painted Bunting (PABU)
>> continues; observed foraging among the plantings on top of the LeFrak
>> Skating Rink.
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> 風 Swift as the wind
>> 林 Quiet as the forest
>> 火 Conquer like the fire
>> 山 Steady as the mountain
>> Sun Tzu The Art of War
>>
>>> (\__/)
>>> (= '.'=)
>>> (") _ (")
>>> Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device!
>>
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