[nysbirds-l] Ross's Gull - Tupper Lake, NY

2017-01-26 Thread Willie D'Anna
-- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com My photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

RE:[nysbirds-l] Ross's Gull - Tupper Lake, NY

2017-01-26 Thread Willie D'Anna
and the numbers down. Good luck if you go for it! Willie From: Willie D'Anna [mailto:dannapot...@roadrunner.com] Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2017 1:12 PM To: 'nysbirds-l'; 'Geneseebirds'; 'geneseebird...@geneseo.edu' Subject: Ross's Gull - Tupper Lake, NY A first basic ROSS'S GULL has been found

[nysbirds-l] Ross's Gull - Tupper Lake, NY

2017-01-28 Thread Willie D'Anna
put out on the ice for the bird's nourishment. Larry Master Sent from my iPhone Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com My photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Slaty-backed Gull - above Niagara Falls

2017-01-21 Thread Willie D'Anna
of the IBA counters also enjoyed a nice pizza lunch together. Good birding! Willie D'Anna of Wilson, NY and Jean Iron of Toronto, Ontario ------ Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com My photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Niagara River - Saturday

2016-12-10 Thread Willie D'Anna
bird at the Whirlpool. GLAUCOUS GULL - a juvenile on the breakwall on the upriver side of control gates. Others: Thayer's, Iceland, Lesser Black-backed, Great Black-backed, Herring, Ring-billed, Bonaparte's. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY

[nysbirds-l] 2016 Lake Ontario Piping Plover video

2016-12-15 Thread Willie D'Anna
This past summer Piping Plovers nested on Lake Ontario east of Toronto, Ontario, representing the first successful nesting of the species along the Canadian shoreline of this lake in over 80 years. Winnie Poon made an interesting documentary about this, which can be viewed on your computer,

[nysbirds-l] Pink-sided Junco - Hamlin Beach SP - Thursday

2016-12-02 Thread Willie D'Anna
searching, and I was actually leaving when I found it. This was my second attempt to see this junco. Photos of the junco can be seen in my eBird checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S32807558 Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY

[nysbirds-l] Niagara River Report

2016-12-05 Thread Willie D'Anna
-- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Slaty-backed and Black-headed Gulls - Niagara River

2017-01-01 Thread Willie D'Anna
in the bright sun. Our group consisted of Betsy Potter, Jean Iron, Celeste Morien, Dominic Sherony, Bev Seyler, Marcie Jacklin, Linda Goodridge, Kayo Roy, Blayne and Jean Farnan, and myself. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com

[nysbirds-l] Niagara River - Wednesday

2016-12-28 Thread Willie D'Anna
y Potter, and myself. Good birding! Willie ------ Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.c

[nysbirds-l] White-crowned Sparrows; Lapland Longspurs

2016-12-23 Thread Willie D'Anna
Hole State Park. It was larger than the Herring Gulls with a vaguely paler mantle, slightly paler wingtips, and larger white primary apical spots. It slept for the entire time that I observed it. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com

[nysbirds-l] Elba and Montezuma Mucklands

2017-04-22 Thread Willie D'Anna
s. A scope is essential. Here is our eBird checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S36172279 About eight miles south of the Montezuma Mucklands at the NY Chiropractic College, a CATTLE EGRET continues. Good birding! Willie ------ Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroad

[nysbirds-l] Black-headed - Ring-billed Gull hybrid at Goat Island

2017-03-10 Thread Willie D'Anna
lots of other less common gulls around Goat Island, especially Lesser Black-backed and Iceland Gulls, with a few Thayer's Gulls as well. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com My photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07

[nysbirds-l] Wilson's Phalarope - Ellicott Rd, Town of Hartland, Niagara County

2017-08-02 Thread Willie D'Anna
Tavern Rd, on the south side of Ellicott Rd. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com . -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http

RE:[nysbirds-l] Wilson's Pharalope in Town of Hartland, Niagara County

2017-08-03 Thread Willie D'Anna
/view/checklist/S38450464 Good birding! Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY -Original Message- From: geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu [mailto:geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu] On Behalf Of Bird observations from western New York Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2017 6:35 AM To: geneseebird

[nysbirds-l] Long-billed Dowitcher, Baird's Sandpiper - Niagara County

2017-08-18 Thread Willie D'Anna
/S38668967 Lower Lake Rd X Burgess Rd today: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S38697078 Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Black-necked Stilt - Iroquois NWR

2017-06-21 Thread Willie D'Anna
this bird. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Piping Plover - Town of Somerset, Niagara County

2017-05-22 Thread Willie D'Anna
today). Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Franklin's Gull, shorebirds - Niagara and Orleans Counties

2017-05-25 Thread Willie D'Anna
Plovers 19 Dunlin 2 dowitcher species (seen very briefly) Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Brown Pelican continues in Buffalo

2017-05-30 Thread Willie D'Anna
. Thanks to Canadian birder, Jeremy Bensette, looking from the Canadian side of the river, for the update. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Brown Pelican - Buffalo on Friday - NOT Seen

2017-06-03 Thread Willie D'Anna
The Niagara River Brown Pelican was not reported on Friday, as far as we are aware. If anyone has heard otherwise, please post or let me know. Thanks! Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

RE:[nysbirds-l] [geneseebirds-googlegroup] Brown Pelican - Buffalo on Friday - Seen but only early in the day; NOT seen Saturday

2017-06-03 Thread Willie D'Anna
As it turns out, the Buffalo Brown Pelican was seen early on Friday but apparently not afterwards. In addition, there were no reports today, though several people looked. Thanks to those birders who provided updates. Good birding! Willie From: Willie D'Anna [mailto:dannapot

[nysbirds-l] Brown Pelican - Buffalo

2017-06-04 Thread Willie D'Anna
for the bird. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] NYSOA Conference in Niagara Falls Nov. 10-12

2017-09-15 Thread Willie D'Anna
save $10 on the registration fee by registering before October 1st. Everyone is welcome! Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Bobby Kurtz, Rest in Peace

2017-09-29 Thread Willie D'Anna
Sandpiper at Jamaica Bay for me and my friends, which was very much appreciated. My condolences to you, Pat and Shai, and to the entire NYC/Long Island birding community. May he rest in peace. Good birding to all, Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com

[nysbirds-l] Say's Phoebe - Yates County

2017-10-06 Thread Willie D'Anna
? Lastly, Say's Phoebe is on the state review list and reports to the NYSARC that document this bird would be greatly appreciated: http://nybirds.org/RecordsReporting.htm Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info

[nysbirds-l] Bonaparte's and Little Gulls; Forster's Tern

2017-10-19 Thread Willie D'Anna
with the many Bonies. I rarely see terns floating on the water. Unlike gulls, it is not a preferred resting mode for them. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Say's Phoebe - Orleans County - not seen again

2017-11-16 Thread Willie D'Anna
-- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com -- 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] Lake Ontario Plain - Orleans and Niagara Counties

2017-11-18 Thread Willie D'Anna
. The shrike was in the same hedge row where we saw one back on October 28. Good birding! Willie, Celeste Morien, Brian Morse, and Corey Callaghan (back briefly from Australia) -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Say's Phoebe - Orleans County

2017-11-12 Thread Willie D'Anna
noted, it is not far from that road. Good luck if you are able to go for it! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Cattle Egrets - Wellsville, Allegany County

2017-11-04 Thread Willie D'Anna
(where I know there have been higher counts). And how many more are out there, waiting to be found? Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http

RE:[nysbirds-l] Terns

2018-06-20 Thread Willie D'Anna
for an enlightening discussion. Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY Subject: RE: Nickerson Beach Report. From: JOHN TURNER Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2018 20:37:30 -0400 (EDT) X-Message-Number: 11 Things took a turn for the better today! On Tue, Jun 19, 2018 at 07:20 PM, Long Island Birding wrote: Hello all, To summarize

[nysbirds-l] FW: [geneseebirds-googlegroup] Anna’s Hummingbird!!!

2017-10-20 Thread Willie D'Anna
Hi folks, An apparent Anna's Hummingbird was photographed at a feeding station in Orleans County this morning (read post below). Thanks to Celeste Morien’s photos and the input of Jim Pawlicki, who has lots of recent experience with the species in Southern California, and Andy Guthrie, we

RE:[nysbirds-l] [GeneseeBirds-L] Western Kingbird - Erie County - Alec Humann

2018-10-18 Thread Willie D'Anna
To add to Alec Humann's message below, the Western Kingbird has a strong preference for one isolated tree/bush in the goldenrod field on the north side of the road. Josh Ketry found it yesterday in this tree and it was seen there again today. Look for two mailboxes on the north side of the road

[nysbirds-l] Possible Purple Gallinule in Cattaraugus County

2019-04-26 Thread Willie D'Anna
/checklist/S55397648 Although it is not the most confidence-inspiring note, this is a distinctive species and the observer has since indicated to me that he and his brother are now 100% certain of the identification. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY

[nysbirds-l] Spotted Towhee - Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo

2019-11-18 Thread Willie D'Anna
-- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunnerDOTcom -- 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

RE:[nysbirds-l] [geneseebirds-googlegroup] Spotted Towhee - Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo

2019-11-18 Thread Willie D'Anna
Several birders were out looking for the Spotted Towhee all of this afternoon. Two Eastern Towhees were found but the Spotted was not seen. Perhaps a one-day wonder… Good birding! Willie From: Willie D'Anna [mailto:dannapot...@roadrunner.com] Sent: Monday, November 18, 2019 11:33 AM

[nysbirds-l] Niagara River - Sunday - Kittiwake, Black-headed, others

2020-01-05 Thread Willie D'Anna
Potter, and myself. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunnerDOTcom -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

RE:[nysbirds-l] American Golden-Plover - another NYS migrant to worry about?

2020-10-15 Thread Willie D'Anna
, a bird found by someone else, and it was on a pier on Lake Ontario, not in a field. I spent considerable time looking in fields for this species this fall but found none. Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY Subject: American Golden-Plover - another NYS migrant to worry about? From: Angus Wilson Date: Wed

RE:[nysbirds-l] Bonaparte's Gulls

2020-10-14 Thread Willie D'Anna
I have enjoyed the recent posts about Bonaparte's Gulls. Some of the highest concentrations of Bonaparte's Gulls in the world occur along the Niagara River, with estimates of 50,000 to 100,000 on some days. It is a spectacle to witness this blizzard of gulls on the Niagara but it seems that

[nysbirds-l] Amazing Cayuga Pool in Genesee County and other rarities

2020-05-25 Thread Willie D'Anna
home in Alden, Erie County, heading northeast. Perhaps someone will get lucky and see it at the swamps and hopefully, David Brown will get it at the Braddock Bay hawkwatch. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunnerDOTcom -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] FW: [Birdnews] NEW WINTER FINCH FORECASTER

2020-08-12 Thread Willie D'Anna
So many birders eagerly anticipate Ron Pittaway's winter finch forecast every fall but unfortunately for all of us, Ron has decided to retire from the finch forecast. Below, Ron introduces the new finch forecaster. Good birding! Willie -Original Message- From: birdnews

[nysbirds-l] Two Swallow-tailed Kites - Orleans and Monroe Counties

2020-08-09 Thread Willie D'Anna
York, much less two of them! Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunnerDOTcom -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

RE:[nysbirds-l] [GeneseeBirds-L] Two Swallow-tailed Kites - Orleans and Monroe Counties

2020-08-09 Thread Willie D'Anna
but will show up again at variable intervals. Sight lines in the area vary, as did the height of the birds during the day, but they were usually just a little over the treetops. Quite a spectacular bird for New York, much less two of them! Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna

RE:[nysbirds-l] [geneseebirds-googlegroup] RE: [GeneseeBirds-L] Two Swallow-tailed Kites - Orleans and Monroe Counties

2020-08-09 Thread Willie D'Anna
You can tell I’m retired! Parking at the church should not be a problem tomorrow! Cheers! Willie From: Willie D'Anna [mailto:dannapot...@roadrunner.com] Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2020 8:02 PM To: geneseebird...@geneseo.edu; 'NYSBirds'; geneseebirds-googlegr...@geneseo.edu Subject

[nysbirds-l] NYSARC and eBird

2020-07-31 Thread Willie D'Anna
pecies on the NYSARC review list. This one was at Wilson-Tuscarora SP, Niagara County, photo taken 4 Jun 2015. Since it was one of my nicer photos, I thought I would share it here: https://ebird.org/checklist/S24166290 Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wils

RE:[nysbirds-l] A blast from the past

2020-06-06 Thread Willie D'Anna
or obvious reasons did not, is Pat Lindsay. So, I gladly do so and I thank Pat, Shai, Tom, and the others for all the great birds you have found. Even though I did not see most of them, it was great fun to hear about them! Good birding! Willie D'Anna Wilson (Niagara County), NY Subject: RE: A blast fro

[nysbirds-l] NYSARC and eBird

2020-07-30 Thread Willie D'Anna
nicer photos, I thought I would share it here: https://ebird.org/checklist/S24166290 Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunnerDOTcom -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirdi

[nysbirds-l] King Rail - Iroquois NWR, Genesee County

2021-06-02 Thread Willie D'Anna
been seen in Kumpf Marsh, as well as on the other side of and further down Feeder Road (that is, going further away from Rt 77). Unless the stilt is in Kumpf Marsh, a scope is likely necessary. Good luck if you try for these birds! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY

[nysbirds-l] The species of snail that the Limpkin was eating in Lewiston

2022-12-06 Thread Willie D'Anna
https://ebird.org/checklist/S122507081 Thanks, and good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunnerDOTcom -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.ht

[nysbirds-l] Lewiston Limpkin

2022-12-05 Thread Willie D'Anna
-- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunnerDOTcom -- 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] Razorbills at the mouth of the Niagara River

2022-12-04 Thread Willie D'Anna
the parking lot. That can be the case from the Old Fort as well, though sometimes, they are quite close from there. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunnerDOTcom -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

RE:[nysbirds-l] [GeneseeBirds-L] The species of snail that the Limpkin was eating in Lewiston

2022-12-07 Thread Willie D'Anna
to obtain answers to my question. Good birding! Willie From: geneseebird...@geneseo.edu [mailto:geneseebird...@geneseo.edu] On Behalf Of Willie D'Anna Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2022 9:33 AM To: 'geneseebirds'; 'Geneseebirds'; 'NYSBirds' Subject: [GeneseeBirds-L] The species of snail

[nysbirds-l] Limpkin Update

2022-11-23 Thread Willie D'Anna
I received the following update written by Karen Slote, the rehabilitator who has been caring for the Lewiston Limpkin since it was rescued last Friday. The Limpkin is now in Delaware. Read on for more details. Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY Limpkin Update from Karen Slote of WildCare of WNY

[nysbirds-l] Limpkin - Niagara County

2022-11-18 Thread Willie D'Anna
get great views. PLEASE NOTE: If anyone notices the bird showing concerning behavior, such as lethargy, noticeable limping, or dragging a wing, could you please contact me ASAP. Thanks and good birding! Willie ------ Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadru

RE:[nysbirds-l] [GeneseeBirds-L] Limpkin - Niagara County

2022-11-18 Thread Willie D'Anna
. When I hear more, I will post what I know. Willie From: geneseebird...@geneseo.edu [mailto:geneseebird...@geneseo.edu] On Behalf Of Willie D'Anna Sent: Friday, November 18, 2022 9:58 AM To: 'geneseebirds'; 'Geneseebirds'; 'NYSBirds' Subject: [GeneseeBirds-L] Limpkin - Niagara County

[nysbirds-l] Niagara County Limpkin has been captured

2022-11-18 Thread Willie D'Anna
the Limpkin and to those who expressed an interest in its well-being. It was great to reconnect with many birding friends and to make new ones. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunnerDOTcom -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Limpkin - Niagara County

2022-11-16 Thread Willie D'Anna
. Good birding! Willie ------ Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunnerDOTcom -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfiguratio

[nysbirds-l] Lewiston Limpkin

2022-11-19 Thread Willie D'Anna
! -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunnerDOTcom -- 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

RE:[nysbirds-l] Terns

2018-06-20 Thread Willie D'Anna
for an enlightening discussion. Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY Subject: RE: Nickerson Beach Report. From: JOHN TURNER Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2018 20:37:30 -0400 (EDT) X-Message-Number: 11 Things took a turn for the better today! On Tue, Jun 19, 2018 at 07:20 PM, Long Island Birding wrote: Hello all, To summarize

RE:[nysbirds-l] [GeneseeBirds-L] Western Kingbird - Erie County - Alec Humann

2018-10-18 Thread Willie D'Anna
To add to Alec Humann's message below, the Western Kingbird has a strong preference for one isolated tree/bush in the goldenrod field on the north side of the road. Josh Ketry found it yesterday in this tree and it was seen there again today. Look for two mailboxes on the north side of the road

[nysbirds-l] Possible Purple Gallinule in Cattaraugus County

2019-04-26 Thread Willie D'Anna
/checklist/S55397648 Although it is not the most confidence-inspiring note, this is a distinctive species and the observer has since indicated to me that he and his brother are now 100% certain of the identification. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY

[nysbirds-l] Spotted Towhee - Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo

2019-11-18 Thread Willie D'Anna
-- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunnerDOTcom -- 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

RE:[nysbirds-l] [geneseebirds-googlegroup] Spotted Towhee - Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo

2019-11-18 Thread Willie D'Anna
Several birders were out looking for the Spotted Towhee all of this afternoon. Two Eastern Towhees were found but the Spotted was not seen. Perhaps a one-day wonder… Good birding! Willie From: Willie D'Anna [mailto:dannapot...@roadrunner.com] Sent: Monday, November 18, 2019 11:33 AM

[nysbirds-l] Niagara River - Sunday - Kittiwake, Black-headed, others

2020-01-05 Thread Willie D'Anna
Potter, and myself. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunnerDOTcom -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Amazing Cayuga Pool in Genesee County and other rarities

2020-05-25 Thread Willie D'Anna
home in Alden, Erie County, heading northeast. Perhaps someone will get lucky and see it at the swamps and hopefully, David Brown will get it at the Braddock Bay hawkwatch. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunnerDOTcom -- NYSbirds-L List

RE:[nysbirds-l] A blast from the past

2020-06-06 Thread Willie D'Anna
or obvious reasons did not, is Pat Lindsay. So, I gladly do so and I thank Pat, Shai, Tom, and the others for all the great birds you have found. Even though I did not see most of them, it was great fun to hear about them! Good birding! Willie D'Anna Wilson (Niagara County), NY Subject: RE: A blast fro

[nysbirds-l] NYSARC and eBird

2020-07-30 Thread Willie D'Anna
nicer photos, I thought I would share it here: https://ebird.org/checklist/S24166290 Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunnerDOTcom -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirdi

[nysbirds-l] NYSARC and eBird

2020-07-31 Thread Willie D'Anna
pecies on the NYSARC review list. This one was at Wilson-Tuscarora SP, Niagara County, photo taken 4 Jun 2015. Since it was one of my nicer photos, I thought I would share it here: https://ebird.org/checklist/S24166290 Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wils

[nysbirds-l] Two Swallow-tailed Kites - Orleans and Monroe Counties

2020-08-09 Thread Willie D'Anna
York, much less two of them! Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunnerDOTcom -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

RE:[nysbirds-l] [GeneseeBirds-L] Two Swallow-tailed Kites - Orleans and Monroe Counties

2020-08-09 Thread Willie D'Anna
but will show up again at variable intervals. Sight lines in the area vary, as did the height of the birds during the day, but they were usually just a little over the treetops. Quite a spectacular bird for New York, much less two of them! Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna

RE:[nysbirds-l] [geneseebirds-googlegroup] RE: [GeneseeBirds-L] Two Swallow-tailed Kites - Orleans and Monroe Counties

2020-08-09 Thread Willie D'Anna
You can tell I’m retired! Parking at the church should not be a problem tomorrow! Cheers! Willie From: Willie D'Anna [mailto:dannapot...@roadrunner.com] Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2020 8:02 PM To: geneseebird...@geneseo.edu; 'NYSBirds'; geneseebirds-googlegr...@geneseo.edu Subject

[nysbirds-l] FW: [Birdnews] NEW WINTER FINCH FORECASTER

2020-08-12 Thread Willie D'Anna
So many birders eagerly anticipate Ron Pittaway's winter finch forecast every fall but unfortunately for all of us, Ron has decided to retire from the finch forecast. Below, Ron introduces the new finch forecaster. Good birding! Willie -Original Message- From: birdnews

[nysbirds-l] King Rail - Iroquois NWR, Genesee County

2021-06-02 Thread Willie D'Anna
been seen in Kumpf Marsh, as well as on the other side of and further down Feeder Road (that is, going further away from Rt 77). Unless the stilt is in Kumpf Marsh, a scope is likely necessary. Good luck if you try for these birds! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY

[nysbirds-l] Pink-sided Junco - Hamlin Beach SP - Thursday

2016-12-02 Thread Willie D'Anna
searching, and I was actually leaving when I found it. This was my second attempt to see this junco. Photos of the junco can be seen in my eBird checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S32807558 Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY

[nysbirds-l] Niagara River Report

2016-12-05 Thread Willie D'Anna
-- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Niagara River - Saturday

2016-12-10 Thread Willie D'Anna
bird at the Whirlpool. GLAUCOUS GULL - a juvenile on the breakwall on the upriver side of control gates. Others: Thayer's, Iceland, Lesser Black-backed, Great Black-backed, Herring, Ring-billed, Bonaparte's. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY

[nysbirds-l] 2016 Lake Ontario Piping Plover video

2016-12-15 Thread Willie D'Anna
This past summer Piping Plovers nested on Lake Ontario east of Toronto, Ontario, representing the first successful nesting of the species along the Canadian shoreline of this lake in over 80 years. Winnie Poon made an interesting documentary about this, which can be viewed on your computer,

[nysbirds-l] White-crowned Sparrows; Lapland Longspurs

2016-12-23 Thread Willie D'Anna
Hole State Park. It was larger than the Herring Gulls with a vaguely paler mantle, slightly paler wingtips, and larger white primary apical spots. It slept for the entire time that I observed it. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com

[nysbirds-l] Niagara River - Wednesday

2016-12-28 Thread Willie D'Anna
y Potter, and myself. Good birding! Willie ------ Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.c

[nysbirds-l] Slaty-backed and Black-headed Gulls - Niagara River

2017-01-01 Thread Willie D'Anna
in the bright sun. Our group consisted of Betsy Potter, Jean Iron, Celeste Morien, Dominic Sherony, Bev Seyler, Marcie Jacklin, Linda Goodridge, Kayo Roy, Blayne and Jean Farnan, and myself. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com

[nysbirds-l] Slaty-backed Gull - above Niagara Falls

2017-01-21 Thread Willie D'Anna
of the IBA counters also enjoyed a nice pizza lunch together. Good birding! Willie D'Anna of Wilson, NY and Jean Iron of Toronto, Ontario ------ Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com My photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Ross's Gull - Tupper Lake, NY

2017-01-26 Thread Willie D'Anna
-- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com My photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

RE:[nysbirds-l] Ross's Gull - Tupper Lake, NY

2017-01-26 Thread Willie D'Anna
and the numbers down. Good luck if you go for it! Willie From: Willie D'Anna [mailto:dannapot...@roadrunner.com] Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2017 1:12 PM To: 'nysbirds-l'; 'Geneseebirds'; 'geneseebird...@geneseo.edu' Subject: Ross's Gull - Tupper Lake, NY A first basic ROSS'S GULL has been found

[nysbirds-l] Ross's Gull - Tupper Lake, NY

2017-01-28 Thread Willie D'Anna
put out on the ice for the bird's nourishment. Larry Master Sent from my iPhone Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com My photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Black-headed - Ring-billed Gull hybrid at Goat Island

2017-03-10 Thread Willie D'Anna
lots of other less common gulls around Goat Island, especially Lesser Black-backed and Iceland Gulls, with a few Thayer's Gulls as well. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com My photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07

RE: [nysbirds-l] Black-headed - Ring-billed Gull hybrid at Goat Island

2017-03-10 Thread Willie D'Anna
article. That and others on your web site are great references. Cheers, Willie From: Kevin J. McGowan [mailto:k...@cornell.edu] Sent: Friday, March 10, 2017 6:55 PM To: 'Geneseebirds'; geneseebird...@geneseo.edu; 'David Suggs'; NYSBIRDS-L; Willie D'Anna Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Black

[nysbirds-l] Elba and Montezuma Mucklands

2017-04-22 Thread Willie D'Anna
s. A scope is essential. Here is our eBird checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S36172279 About eight miles south of the Montezuma Mucklands at the NY Chiropractic College, a CATTLE EGRET continues. Good birding! Willie ------ Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroad

[nysbirds-l] Piping Plover - Town of Somerset, Niagara County

2017-05-22 Thread Willie D'Anna
today). Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Franklin's Gull, shorebirds - Niagara and Orleans Counties

2017-05-25 Thread Willie D'Anna
Plovers 19 Dunlin 2 dowitcher species (seen very briefly) Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Brown Pelican continues in Buffalo

2017-05-30 Thread Willie D'Anna
. Thanks to Canadian birder, Jeremy Bensette, looking from the Canadian side of the river, for the update. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Brown Pelican - Buffalo on Friday - NOT Seen

2017-06-03 Thread Willie D'Anna
The Niagara River Brown Pelican was not reported on Friday, as far as we are aware. If anyone has heard otherwise, please post or let me know. Thanks! Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

RE:[nysbirds-l] [geneseebirds-googlegroup] Brown Pelican - Buffalo on Friday - Seen but only early in the day; NOT seen Saturday

2017-06-03 Thread Willie D'Anna
As it turns out, the Buffalo Brown Pelican was seen early on Friday but apparently not afterwards. In addition, there were no reports today, though several people looked. Thanks to those birders who provided updates. Good birding! Willie From: Willie D'Anna [mailto:dannapot

[nysbirds-l] Brown Pelican - Buffalo

2017-06-04 Thread Willie D'Anna
for the bird. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Black-necked Stilt - Iroquois NWR

2017-06-21 Thread Willie D'Anna
this bird. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Wilson's Phalarope - Ellicott Rd, Town of Hartland, Niagara County

2017-08-02 Thread Willie D'Anna
Tavern Rd, on the south side of Ellicott Rd. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com . -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http

RE:[nysbirds-l] Wilson's Pharalope in Town of Hartland, Niagara County

2017-08-03 Thread Willie D'Anna
/view/checklist/S38450464 Good birding! Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY -Original Message- From: geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu [mailto:geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu] On Behalf Of Bird observations from western New York Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2017 6:35 AM To: geneseebird

[nysbirds-l] Long-billed Dowitcher, Baird's Sandpiper - Niagara County

2017-08-18 Thread Willie D'Anna
/S38668967 Lower Lake Rd X Burgess Rd today: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S38697078 Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http

[nysbirds-l] NYSOA Conference in Niagara Falls Nov. 10-12

2017-09-15 Thread Willie D'Anna
save $10 on the registration fee by registering before October 1st. Everyone is welcome! Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Bobby Kurtz, Rest in Peace

2017-09-29 Thread Willie D'Anna
Sandpiper at Jamaica Bay for me and my friends, which was very much appreciated. My condolences to you, Pat and Shai, and to the entire NYC/Long Island birding community. May he rest in peace. Good birding to all, Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com

  1   2   3   4   5   6   7   >