[nysbirds-l] New Hampshire Suggestions: Please contact me off list

2011-12-10 Thread Brien Hindman
and evening grosbeak, and of course anything else that presents itself along the way. I would very much appreciate any suggestions that would aid my research tonight in my motel room as to where to go tomorrow. Thanks all, especially due to the short notice. Good Birding, Brien Hindman

[nysbirds-l] New Hampshire Suggestions: Please contact me off list

2011-12-10 Thread Brien Hindman
and evening grosbeak, and of course anything else that presents itself along the way. I would very much appreciate any suggestions that would aid my research tonight in my motel room as to where to go tomorrow. Thanks all, especially due to the short notice. Good Birding, Brien Hindman

[nysbirds-l] Maine recommendations (please reply offlist)

2011-06-25 Thread Brien Hindman
Hi, My 16 year old brother is coming up from Texas for a visit. I thought I'd take him to Maine this next weekend. We'll be visiting a family friend for a day in Damariscotta (just south of Camden), and then head over Bar Harbor/Acadia for some hiking/whale watching/touristy type activities. I

[nysbirds-l] Maine recommendations (please reply offlist)

2011-06-25 Thread Brien Hindman
Hi, My 16 year old brother is coming up from Texas for a visit. I thought I'd take him to Maine this next weekend. We'll be visiting a family friend for a day in Damariscotta (just south of Camden), and then head over Bar Harbor/Acadia for some hiking/whale watching/touristy type activities. I

[nysbirds-l] Rockefeller SP kentucky warbler yes

2011-06-12 Thread Brien Hindman
First, I want to say thank you to Karen for alerting me to the Kentucky Warbler. I had been walking back and forth on the ash loop trail long enough to practically be on a first name basis with all the other birds seen. The KW seen was the individual with the odd 2 part song. There is a deer

[nysbirds-l] Rockefeller SP kentucky warbler yes

2011-06-12 Thread Brien Hindman
First, I want to say thank you to Karen for alerting me to the Kentucky Warbler. I had been walking back and forth on the ash loop trail long enough to practically be on a first name basis with all the other birds seen. The KW seen was the individual with the odd 2 part song. There is a deer

Re: Re: [nysbirds-l] hummer at feeder

2011-06-11 Thread Brien Hindman
I concur. Rick's email made me quite angry. I apologize for filling everyone's inbox with a non-bird related email, but I thought it was important to support John and the birding community by stating I agree. On Sat, Jun 11, 2011 at 11:30 AM, John Askildsen wrote: > this is an open letter to

Re: Re: [nysbirds-l] hummer at feeder

2011-06-11 Thread Brien Hindman
I concur. Rick's email made me quite angry. I apologize for filling everyone's inbox with a non-bird related email, but I thought it was important to support John and the birding community by stating I agree. On Sat, Jun 11, 2011 at 11:30 AM, John Askildsen askild...@verizon.net wrote: this

[nysbirds-l] late weekend report (ward pound ridge/central park/doodletown)

2011-05-16 Thread Brien Hindman
Apologies for the tardiness of the following report. This weekend was a busy one, and I could only notch out time for birding here and there. The weekend started out at Ward Pound Ridge. Ever since I first visited it in the fall, I wanted to bird it. My chosen target species were worm eating

[nysbirds-l] late weekend report (ward pound ridge/central park/doodletown)

2011-05-16 Thread Brien Hindman
Apologies for the tardiness of the following report. This weekend was a busy one, and I could only notch out time for birding here and there. The weekend started out at Ward Pound Ridge. Ever since I first visited it in the fall, I wanted to bird it. My chosen target species were worm eating

[nysbirds-l] Ward Pound Ridge suggestions?

2011-05-13 Thread Brien Hindman
Hi, I'm planning on birding Ward Pound Ridge for the first time this weekend. If anyone has any suggestions or helpful hints, specifically for worm eating warbler or louisiana waterthrush, I'd be appreciative if I was contacted off list. I noticed on their checklist that both are common within

[nysbirds-l] Ward Pound Ridge suggestions?

2011-05-13 Thread Brien Hindman
Hi, I'm planning on birding Ward Pound Ridge for the first time this weekend. If anyone has any suggestions or helpful hints, specifically for worm eating warbler or louisiana waterthrush, I'd be appreciative if I was contacted off list. I noticed on their checklist that both are common within

Re: [nysbirds-l] It's urgent, please respond

2011-02-18 Thread Brien Hindman
John (if you can read this): And notify google that your password has been hacked. You should also double check with gmail search to make sure no personal info was in any of the emails such as credit card numbers or logins and passwords. They will certainly be looking for them. A friend from

Re: [nysbirds-l] It's urgent, please respond

2011-02-18 Thread Brien Hindman
John (if you can read this): And notify google that your password has been hacked. You should also double check with gmail search to make sure no personal info was in any of the emails such as credit card numbers or logins and passwords. They will certainly be looking for them. A friend from

[nysbirds-l] OT: costa rica (please contact me off list)

2011-01-08 Thread Brien Hindman
My wife and I are taking a somewhat impromptu trip to Costa Rica in a few weeks. I figured some on the list would have very good first hand information where to go. My wife is not a birder and told me she would kill me if i got her up early every morning. Anywhere where I can get up early on

[nysbirds-l] OT: costa rica (please contact me off list)

2011-01-08 Thread Brien Hindman
My wife and I are taking a somewhat impromptu trip to Costa Rica in a few weeks. I figured some on the list would have very good first hand information where to go. My wife is not a birder and told me she would kill me if i got her up early every morning. Anywhere where I can get up early on

Re:[nysbirds-l] how to report species to Westchester CBC compiler/ Eastern Bluebird/Hermit Thrush

2010-12-26 Thread Brien Hindman
I just wanted to let those on the list know that I've been given contact info and have reported my sightings. Thanks. On Sun, Dec 26, 2010 at 3:10 PM, Brien Hindman wrote: > Hi, > > I wasn't expecting to particpate in a feeder count today, and did not > contact the Westchester co

[nysbirds-l] how to report species to Westchester CBC compiler/ Eastern Bluebird/Hermit Thrush

2010-12-26 Thread Brien Hindman
Hi, I wasn't expecting to particpate in a feeder count today, and did not contact the Westchester compiler. Due to the weather, I am unexpectedly home, and thus decided to take a hike through Grierson and Yarrow Preserve near Katonah. I'd like to report 2 eastern bluebirds on Mt. Holly Road and

[nysbirds-l] how to report species to Westchester CBC compiler/ Eastern Bluebird/Hermit Thrush

2010-12-26 Thread Brien Hindman
Hi, I wasn't expecting to particpate in a feeder count today, and did not contact the Westchester compiler. Due to the weather, I am unexpectedly home, and thus decided to take a hike through Grierson and Yarrow Preserve near Katonah. I'd like to report 2 eastern bluebirds on Mt. Holly Road and

[nysbirds-l] black vuture: katonah/golden's bridge

2010-12-24 Thread Brien Hindman
Hi, I'd like to report a black vulture sighting across from Grierson Preserve on Todd Rd in the Katonah/Golden's Bridge area at 3:15. I've seen black vultures in the area during winter before, and have thought nothing of it being from Texas. I had a conversation with a gentleman whose name

[nysbirds-l] black vuture: katonah/golden's bridge

2010-12-24 Thread Brien Hindman
Hi, I'd like to report a black vulture sighting across from Grierson Preserve on Todd Rd in the Katonah/Golden's Bridge area at 3:15. I've seen black vultures in the area during winter before, and have thought nothing of it being from Texas. I had a conversation with a gentleman whose name

[nysbirds-l] FT Flycatcher status?

2010-12-03 Thread Brien Hindman
I'm getting into the game pretty late due to the holidays and whatnot. I'm curious if the FT Flycatcher is still present. Latest post I found was Nov. 28, unless my gmail search was deficient. Many thanks, Brien Hindman -- "The test of us as a society is not necessarily how we

[nysbirds-l] FT Flycatcher status?

2010-12-03 Thread Brien Hindman
I'm getting into the game pretty late due to the holidays and whatnot. I'm curious if the FT Flycatcher is still present. Latest post I found was Nov. 28, unless my gmail search was deficient. Many thanks, Brien Hindman -- The test of us as a society is not necessarily how we treat

[nysbirds-l] Teatown Reservation

2010-05-02 Thread Brien Hindman
This evening, I saw the following in addition to the usual suspects: blue winged warbler prairie warbler black and white warbler baltimore oriole eastern wood pewee Everything except for the pewee was observed along the blue diamond trail that cuts underneath the power lines. If you don't mind

[nysbirds-l] Rockefeller State Park

2010-05-01 Thread Brien Hindman
This morning was less birdy than I had expected, but I got to RSP much later than expected due to a flat. I mostly birded around the lake and along peaceful trail. Aside from the 3 copulating black rat snakes I came across on the far side of the lake, this morning produced the following in no

[nysbirds-l] Rockefeller State Park

2010-05-01 Thread Brien Hindman
This morning was less birdy than I had expected, but I got to RSP much later than expected due to a flat. I mostly birded around the lake and along peaceful trail. Aside from the 3 copulating black rat snakes I came across on the far side of the lake, this morning produced the following in no

Re: [nysbirds-l] somewhat OT - mountain lion sighting

2010-03-23 Thread Brien Hindman
time, but I'm honestly glad I did. My colleague was really nervous about letting his kids play outside. Again, thanks... On Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 3:34 PM, Brien Hindman wrote: > No.  Those aren't the photos.  He received the photos from his > neighbor that personally took the

Re: [nysbirds-l] somewhat OT - mountain lion sighting

2010-03-23 Thread Brien Hindman
time, but I'm honestly glad I did. My colleague was really nervous about letting his kids play outside. Again, thanks... On Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 3:34 PM, Brien Hindman discordia...@gmail.com wrote: No.  Those aren't the photos.  He received the photos from his neighbor that personally took

[nysbirds-l] Teatown Reserve Birds

2010-03-21 Thread Brien Hindman
Took a walk w/ my wife around the lake at Teatown Reserve in Westchester, mostly just to get out. Birding was extremely casual, as in whatever chose to present itself, rather than actively searching. Mostly, it was about enjoying the chorus of frogs and enjoying the beginning of spring. Some

Re: [nysbirds-l] off topic/ avisys

2010-03-16 Thread Brien Hindman
I have been considering for some time about inquiring on this list about checklist software, and what people's favorites are. However, I've been hesitant to, because I don't want to create any noise that is not directly related to the list. I will take this opportunity to do so. 22 years and a

Re: [nysbirds-l] off topic/ avisys

2010-03-16 Thread Brien Hindman
I have been considering for some time about inquiring on this list about checklist software, and what people's favorites are. However, I've been hesitant to, because I don't want to create any noise that is not directly related to the list. I will take this opportunity to do so. 22 years and a

[nysbirds-l] Common Loons - Westchester County

2010-03-15 Thread Brien Hindman
I spotted 2 adult common loons on the drive in to work this morning from Rt. 120 on the northern end of Kenisco Lake near Nanny Hagen Rd. Not earth shattering news, but I thought people who frequent the Armonk area might like to keep an eye out for them. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Common Loons - Westchester County

2010-03-15 Thread Brien Hindman
I spotted 2 adult common loons on the drive in to work this morning from Rt. 120 on the northern end of Kenisco Lake near Nanny Hagen Rd. Not earth shattering news, but I thought people who frequent the Armonk area might like to keep an eye out for them. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Picture Hawk

2010-03-12 Thread Brien Hindman
That kind most certainly does. In fact, they prefer to. ;-) On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 1:07 PM, wrote: > ** > > > -- > From: bootyrules...@aol.com > Subj: Re: Picture Hawk > > > > > -- > From: bootyrules...@aol.com > > Sent: 3/11/2010

[nysbirds-l] Advice from L.I. birders?

2010-03-12 Thread Brien Hindman
Hi all, I am curious if it is too late in the season to observe razorbills, seeing as spring is right around the corner. Living up in Westchester, I have only found the time to make the trip out to Montauk once, where I got some good views of c. eiders and scoters. I'd like to make a second

Re: [nysbirds-l] Picture Hawk

2010-03-12 Thread Brien Hindman
That kind most certainly does. In fact, they prefer to. ;-) On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 1:07 PM, bootyrules...@aol.com wrote: ** -- From: bootyrules...@aol.com Subj: Re: Picture Hawk -- From: bootyrules...@aol.com Sent:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Eagle expedition

2010-02-08 Thread Brien Hindman
I live on Croton River, and haven't seen much eagle activity this winter. I've only seen a few immatures. Some years seem to be better than others. On Sat, Feb 6, 2010 at 9:02 AM, Barry or Rita Freed wrote: which was > bursting with BE activity when we visited there two or three years ago,

Re: [nysbirds-l] Eagle expedition

2010-02-08 Thread Brien Hindman
I live on Croton River, and haven't seen much eagle activity this winter. I've only seen a few immatures. Some years seem to be better than others. On Sat, Feb 6, 2010 at 9:02 AM, Barry or Rita Freed fre...@lycos.com wrote: which was bursting with BE activity when we visited there two or

Re: [nysbirds-l] Odd Prospect Park Shoveler

2010-01-25 Thread Brien Hindman
http://www.gobirding.eu/Photos/HybridDucks.php (Scroll down about 2/3 to the bottom) On Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 9:35 AM, Alex Wilson wrote: > Regarding the odd shoveler-type duck in Prospect Park, this bird (I assume > the same) was first noted on 12/24/09 and reported on Peter Dorosh’s > Prospect