[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [MASSBIRD] PACIFIC GOLDEN-PLOVER at Plymouth Beach

2013-07-21 Thread Jacob Drucker
Hi All, Given the recent case of the Red-necked Stint (which vanished from Massachusetts only to show up in NY), I figured it was worth forwarding this fantastic find up in Plymouth, MA. Certainly a bird to keep one's eyes open for! Good Birding, Jacob Drucker Amherst, MA Begin forwarded

[nysbirds-l] Same Stint?

2013-06-30 Thread Jacob Drucker
? Good Birding, Jacob Drucker Amherst, MA, Manhattan, NY On Jul 1, 2013, at 7:41 AM, John Gluth wrote: > I've uploaded several photos of the Red-necked Stint to my Flickr page here: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/jgluth_brb/sets/72157634417843784/ > Full eBird report can be viewed here

[nysbirds-l] Same Stint?

2013-06-30 Thread Jacob Drucker
? Good Birding, Jacob Drucker Amherst, MA, Manhattan, NY On Jul 1, 2013, at 7:41 AM, John Gluth wrote: I've uploaded several photos of the Red-necked Stint to my Flickr page here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jgluth_brb/sets/72157634417843784/ Full eBird report can be viewed here: http

[nysbirds-l] New York Co. Big Day, 5/16

2013-05-17 Thread Jacob Drucker
from Battery Park. Overall it was a phenomenal day in great company with a lot of great birds, and I look forward to doing more big days in this region in years to come. Good Birding, Jacob Drucker Amherst, MA -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] New York Co. Big Day, 5/16

2013-05-17 Thread Jacob Drucker
from Battery Park. Overall it was a phenomenal day in great company with a lot of great birds, and I look forward to doing more big days in this region in years to come. Good Birding, Jacob Drucker Amherst, MA -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Extralimital: Bahama Woodstar in PA

2013-04-24 Thread Jacob Drucker
Hi All, This was just put on out the ABA Rare Bird alert Facebook Page. As this is the first record of this species in North America since 1981, and is usually considered endemic to the Bahamas (all prior US records are from Florida), I think it may warrant posting here See link below,

[nysbirds-l] Extralimital: Bahama Woodstar in PA

2013-04-24 Thread Jacob Drucker
Hi All, This was just put on out the ABA Rare Bird alert Facebook Page. As this is the first record of this species in North America since 1981, and is usually considered endemic to the Bahamas (all prior US records are from Florida), I think it may warrant posting here See link below,

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [MASSBIRD] Hadley Gyrfalcon -- improved chances

2013-02-21 Thread Jacob Drucker
is only 2.5-3 hours away from NYC-- essentially the same distance from NYC to the Catskills or Montauk. Though the google doc is certainly an extra hurdle it is well worth the trouble, as this bird is a beast to behold. Good Birding, Jacob Drucker Amherst, MA Begin forwarded message: > F

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [MASSBIRD] Hadley Gyrfalcon -- improved chances

2013-02-21 Thread Jacob Drucker
is only 2.5-3 hours away from NYC-- essentially the same distance from NYC to the Catskills or Montauk. Though the google doc is certainly an extra hurdle it is well worth the trouble, as this bird is a beast to behold. Good Birding, Jacob Drucker Amherst, MA Begin forwarded message: From

[nysbirds-l] Keystone Protest Super eBird checklist

2013-02-18 Thread Jacob Drucker
;> happens in their native Continent. My apologies if this message appears twice: I had an issue with Lyris ListManager commands >> Good Birding, >> Jacob Drucker >> Amherst, MA > -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirdin

[nysbirds-l] Keystone Pipeline Protest Super eBird Checklist

2013-02-18 Thread Jacob Drucker
will of course have major impacts on wildlife from the high arctic to the gulf coast, and one huge eBird checklist for those who attended would be a great way to show how much birders care about what happens in their native Continent. Good Birding, Jacob Drucker Amherst, MA -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Keystone Pipeline Protest Super eBird Checklist

2013-02-18 Thread Jacob Drucker
will of course have major impacts on wildlife from the high arctic to the gulf coast, and one huge eBird checklist for those who attended would be a great way to show how much birders care about what happens in their native Continent. Good Birding, Jacob Drucker Amherst, MA -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Keystone Protest Super eBird checklist

2013-02-18 Thread Jacob Drucker
an issue with Lyris ListManager commands Good Birding, Jacob Drucker Amherst, MA -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http

Re: [nysbirds-l] Probable 1st cycle Mew/Common Gull, C.P. Reservoir.

2013-02-06 Thread Jacob Drucker
encounters with four entirely tame Great Grays. Though not in New York, I'd strongly recommend the trip. In the same area we encountered hundreds of Bohemian Waxwings and a few Hoary Redpolls as well. http://www.flickr.com/photos/58638795@N08/ Good Birding, Jacob Drucker Manhattan, NY/Amherst, MA

Re: [nysbirds-l] Probable 1st cycle Mew/Common Gull, C.P. Reservoir.

2013-02-06 Thread Jacob Drucker
encounters with four entirely tame Great Grays. Though not in New York, I'd strongly recommend the trip. In the same area we encountered hundreds of Bohemian Waxwings and a few Hoary Redpolls as well. http://www.flickr.com/photos/58638795@N08/ Good Birding, Jacob Drucker Manhattan, NY/Amherst, MA

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [MASSBIRD] Black-browed Albatross S of Martha's Vineyard

2012-12-13 Thread Jacob Drucker
Hi All, This just popped up on Massbird, and as 80 miles (the distance between where this bird was seen and NY waters) is not too far for an Albatross to fly, I thought it'd be worth forwarding. Good Birding, Jacob Drucker Amherst, MA Begin forwarded message: > From: Marshall Iliff >

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [MASSBIRD] Black-browed Albatross S of Martha's Vineyard

2012-12-13 Thread Jacob Drucker
Hi All, This just popped up on Massbird, and as 80 miles (the distance between where this bird was seen and NY waters) is not too far for an Albatross to fly, I thought it'd be worth forwarding. Good Birding, Jacob Drucker Amherst, MA Begin forwarded message: From: Marshall Iliff mil

[nysbirds-l] New York County, 11/21-- Black-headed Gulls+

2012-11-21 Thread Jacob Drucker
the continuing RUFOUS HUMMINGBIRD at the conservatory garden (viewed around 2:30 pm), 2 BARRED OWLS, and a few other later migrants. Here's the full list: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S12127348 Good Birding, Jacob Drucker Amherst, MA -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Black-headed Gulls, Randall's Islans

2012-11-21 Thread Jacob Drucker
Ken Chaya, Malcolm Morris, Jeff Nulle and Karen Fung and I just had 2 adult Black-headed Gulls and an adult Lesser Black-backed Gull go over the NE corner of Randall's Island. They're in the Bx now, but flew over here. More later Jacob Drucker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Black-headed Gulls, Randall's Islans

2012-11-21 Thread Jacob Drucker
Ken Chaya, Malcolm Morris, Jeff Nulle and Karen Fung and I just had 2 adult Black-headed Gulls and an adult Lesser Black-backed Gull go over the NE corner of Randall's Island. They're in the Bx now, but flew over here. More later Jacob Drucker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Hudson River Update

2012-10-29 Thread Jacob Drucker
surge becomes a problem. Full list with comments here: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S11894032 Good birding and stay safe, Jacob Drucker Amherst, MA -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [MASSBIRD] GRAY-TAILED TATTLER - Nantucket

2012-10-19 Thread Jacob Drucker
Hi All, Another obscenely rare shorebird (even outdoing Wood Sandpiper!) has showed up on the New England coast. Thought it'd be worth getting the word on this bird out there If anybody is chasing and wants to swing by Amherst, MA let me know! Good Birding, Jacob Drucker Amherst, MA

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [MASSBIRD] GRAY-TAILED TATTLER - Nantucket

2012-10-19 Thread Jacob Drucker
Hi All, Another obscenely rare shorebird (even outdoing Wood Sandpiper!) has showed up on the New England coast. Thought it'd be worth getting the word on this bird out there If anybody is chasing and wants to swing by Amherst, MA let me know! Good Birding, Jacob Drucker Amherst, MA

[nysbirds-l] Extralimital Wood Sandpiper

2012-10-13 Thread Jacob Drucker
t off the Jamestown Bridge. Turn right on North Road and travel south until you see the expansive marsh on both sides of the road. Rachel Farrell Rumford, RI " This is a very rare bird--only the third east coast record (according to ebird). Thought it'd be worth putting out there. Good bird

[nysbirds-l] Extralimital Wood Sandpiper

2012-10-13 Thread Jacob Drucker
the Jamestown Bridge. Turn right on North Road and travel south until you see the expansive marsh on both sides of the road. Rachel Farrell Rumford, RI This is a very rare bird--only the third east coast record (according to ebird). Thought it'd be worth putting out there. Good birding, Jacob

[nysbirds-l] Sedge Wren-- Pelham Bay Park

2012-10-12 Thread Jacob Drucker
David Burg just called with a report of a sedge wren in Pelham Bay Park in a field across from One of the picnic areas. Call David at 917-846-8300 for more precise details. Good Luck if you go, Jacob Drucker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Sedge Wren-- Pelham Bay Park

2012-10-12 Thread Jacob Drucker
David Burg just called with a report of a sedge wren in Pelham Bay Park in a field across from One of the picnic areas. Call David at 917-846-8300 for more precise details. Good Luck if you go, Jacob Drucker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Central Park-- 9/15

2012-09-15 Thread Jacob Drucker
) 12 Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) 5 Common Grackle (Quiscalus quiscula) 14 Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula) 1 Purple Finch (Haemorhous purpureus) 1 House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus) 6 House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) X Good birding, Jacob Drucker Manhattan

[nysbirds-l] Central Park-- 9/15

2012-09-15 Thread Jacob Drucker
) 12 Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) 5 Common Grackle (Quiscalus quiscula) 14 Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula) 1 Purple Finch (Haemorhous purpureus) 1 House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus) 6 House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) X Good birding, Jacob Drucker Manhattan

[nysbirds-l] Pacific Loon, Cupsogue, 6/23

2012-06-23 Thread Jacob Drucker
Hi All, Alex Hale just called me--she and Starr Saphir are currently looking at a basic-plumaged Pacific Loon just east of the boardwalk at Cupsogue. It apparently keeps coming in and out of sight. Good luck to those that go, Jacob Drucker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Pacific Loon, Cupsogue, 6/23

2012-06-23 Thread Jacob Drucker
Hi All, Alex Hale just called me--she and Starr Saphir are currently looking at a basic-plumaged Pacific Loon just east of the boardwalk at Cupsogue. It apparently keeps coming in and out of sight. Good luck to those that go, Jacob Drucker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Wilson's Phalarope, Mecox Bay

2012-05-27 Thread Jacob Drucker
Hi All, Anya Auerbach just texted me asking to post an adult male Wilson's phalarope on the left hand side of the flats at mecox bay. Apparently the flocks of shorebirds were moving around due to dog activity. Good Birding, Jacob Drucker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Wilson's Phalarope, Mecox Bay

2012-05-27 Thread Jacob Drucker
Hi All, Anya Auerbach just texted me asking to post an adult male Wilson's phalarope on the left hand side of the flats at mecox bay. Apparently the flocks of shorebirds were moving around due to dog activity. Good Birding, Jacob Drucker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] 5/8, South Shore--Kittiwake, Gull-billed Tern+

2012-05-08 Thread Jacob Drucker
, Jacob Drucker Manhattan, NY/Amherst, MA -- 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

[nysbirds-l] 5/8, South Shore--Kittiwake, Gull-billed Tern+

2012-05-08 Thread Jacob Drucker
, Jacob Drucker Manhattan, NY/Amherst, MA -- 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

[nysbirds-l] New York State Young Birders in the World Series of Birding!

2012-05-03 Thread Jacob Drucker
scholarship program. Thanks! Happy Spring Migration, Jacob Drucker Amherst MA/Manhattan, NY PS - NYSYBC is a special project of the New York State Ornithological Association (NYSOA). The objectives of NYSOA are to document the ornithology of New York State; to foster interest in and appreciation

[nysbirds-l] Prothonotary warbler--Central Park

2012-04-21 Thread Jacob Drucker
Just found a prothonotary warbler in Central Park at the wildflower meadow at 7:10 AM Also worm-eating and Orange crowned warblers present in the same area Good luck if you go, Jacob Drucker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Prothonotary warbler--Central Park

2012-04-21 Thread Jacob Drucker
Just found a prothonotary warbler in Central Park at the wildflower meadow at 7:10 AM Also worm-eating and Orange crowned warblers present in the same area Good luck if you go, Jacob Drucker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, 4/5/12

2012-04-05 Thread Jacob Drucker
are the links to my ebird checklists from my two separate outings. http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S10363673 http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S10360176 Notable for uptown Manhattan, I had 9 BRANT at about 64th St. and Riverside Park along the Hudson. Good Birding, Jacob

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, 4/5/12

2012-04-05 Thread Jacob Drucker
are the links to my ebird checklists from my two separate outings. http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S10363673 http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S10360176 Notable for uptown Manhattan, I had 9 BRANT at about 64th St. and Riverside Park along the Hudson. Good Birding, Jacob

[nysbirds-l] Cyprus Warbler--Hacked Email

2012-02-23 Thread jacob drucker
Sorry Everybody, As awesome as Cyprus Warblers are, I'm not looking at them and do not need $1,500 as my email was hacked. May the hacker burn in hell. Best,Jacob DruckerAmherst, MA -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Cyprus Warbler--Hacked Email

2012-02-23 Thread jacob drucker
Sorry Everybody, As awesome as Cyprus Warblers are, I'm not looking at them and do not need $1,500 as my email was hacked. May the hacker burn in hell. Best,Jacob DruckerAmherst, MA -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] Riverside Park Goose (photo link)

2012-02-10 Thread Jacob Drucker
@N08/6386752419/in/set-72157627937064275/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/uropsalis/5249130637/in/set-72157624896242918/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/uropsalis/5175084085/in/set-72157624896242918/ Best, Jacob Drucker On Feb 10, 2012, at 3:37 PM, Peter Scully wrote: > Working link to goose ph

Re: [nysbirds-l] Riverside Park, NYC: Cackling Goose - NO

2012-02-10 Thread jacob drucker
I often see geese even further down in Hudson river park in the 50s. It may also be worth while to check along the cherry walk (96-125th). Does anybody know of any other manhattan records of richardson's geese? Jacob Drucker Sent from my iPhone On Feb 10, 2012, at 9:15 AM, "Anders Pel

Re: [nysbirds-l] Riverside Park, NYC: Cackling Goose - NO

2012-02-10 Thread jacob drucker
I often see geese even further down in Hudson river park in the 50s. It may also be worth while to check along the cherry walk (96-125th). Does anybody know of any other manhattan records of richardson's geese? Jacob Drucker Sent from my iPhone On Feb 10, 2012, at 9:15 AM, Anders Peltomaa

Re:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] Riverside Park Goose (photo link)

2012-02-10 Thread Jacob Drucker
@N08/6386752419/in/set-72157627937064275/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/uropsalis/5249130637/in/set-72157624896242918/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/uropsalis/5175084085/in/set-72157624896242918/ Best, Jacob Drucker On Feb 10, 2012, at 3:37 PM, Peter Scully wrote: Working link to goose photo

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [MASSBIRD] Loblolly Cove residents upset

2012-02-06 Thread Jacob Drucker
Another pressing topic dare I forward this email? --JD Begin forwarded message: > From: Ian Lynch > Date: February 6, 2012 9:17:17 PM EST > To: MassBird > Subject: [MASSBIRD] Loblolly Cove residents upset > Reply-To: Ian Lynch > > I went to Loblolly Cove in Rockport this morning in

Re: [nysbirds-l] Knee jerk reaction to 2 guys that just didn't get it

2012-02-06 Thread Jacob Drucker
When will Harry Potter fans get involved in this discussion? Jacob On Feb 6, 2012, at 4:45 PM, Felipe Pimentel wrote: > Dan, > > The problem with your suggestion is the potential danger of creating a kind > of "birding war" that would not help to solve any problem but may create new > ones,

Re: [nysbirds-l] a moral compass isn't in the purchase price

2012-02-06 Thread Jacob Drucker
I think we should all solemnly swear--both birders and photographers-- to never ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever look or take a picture of an owl ever again. Jacob Drucker On Feb 6, 2012, at 9:56 AM, Diana Teta wrote: > The buying of photographic equipment for picture taking or the buy

Re: [nysbirds-l] a moral compass isn't in the purchase price

2012-02-06 Thread Jacob Drucker
I think we should all solemnly swear--both birders and photographers-- to never ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever look or take a picture of an owl ever again. Jacob Drucker On Feb 6, 2012, at 9:56 AM, Diana Teta wrote: The buying of photographic equipment for picture taking or the buying

Re: [nysbirds-l] Knee jerk reaction to 2 guys that just didn't get it

2012-02-06 Thread Jacob Drucker
When will Harry Potter fans get involved in this discussion? Jacob On Feb 6, 2012, at 4:45 PM, Felipe Pimentel wrote: Dan, The problem with your suggestion is the potential danger of creating a kind of birding war that would not help to solve any problem but may create new ones,

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [MASSBIRD] Loblolly Cove residents upset

2012-02-06 Thread Jacob Drucker
Another pressing topic dare I forward this email? --JD Begin forwarded message: From: Ian Lynch revianly...@gmail.com Date: February 6, 2012 9:17:17 PM EST To: MassBird massb...@theworld.com Subject: [MASSBIRD] Loblolly Cove residents upset Reply-To: Ian Lynch revianly...@gmail.com

[nysbirds-l] White-winged Crossbills, Prospect Park 2/1

2012-02-01 Thread Jacob Drucker
Hi All, Adam Welz just texted saying he just saw and photographed a white-winged crossbill at the feeders in Prospect Park. Good luck to those who look. Good Birding, Jacob Drucker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] White-winged Crossbills, Prospect Park 2/1

2012-02-01 Thread Jacob Drucker
Hi All, Adam Welz just texted saying he just saw and photographed a white-winged crossbill at the feeders in Prospect Park. Good luck to those who look. Good Birding, Jacob Drucker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] AMNH Hummer--YES

2012-01-23 Thread Jacob Drucker
Hi All, Lila Fried had the Rufous Hummingbird continuing outside the Museum of Natural History in Manhattan today at around 11 am, preening in the bushes on the eastern side of the planetarium entrance. Good birding, Jacob Drucker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] AMNH Hummer--YES

2012-01-23 Thread Jacob Drucker
Hi All, Lila Fried had the Rufous Hummingbird continuing outside the Museum of Natural History in Manhattan today at around 11 am, preening in the bushes on the eastern side of the planetarium entrance. Good birding, Jacob Drucker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Rufous Hummingbird--Central Park

2012-01-10 Thread Jacob Drucker
had heard that the hummer was seen feeding on blossoming flowers near Winterdale Arch in Central Park--on about 81st st, just SE of Tanner's Spring. The coordinates for the arch are here: 40.781877,-73.969492 Good Birding, Jacob Drucker Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Rufous Hummingbird--Central Park

2012-01-10 Thread Jacob Drucker
had heard that the hummer was seen feeding on blossoming flowers near Winterdale Arch in Central Park--on about 81st st, just SE of Tanner's Spring. The coordinates for the arch are here: 40.781877,-73.969492 Good Birding, Jacob Drucker Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] More More Manhattan 1/6/12

2012-01-06 Thread Jacob Drucker
As previously mentioned, the RUFOUS HUMMINGBIRD at the AMNH is fine and dandy. Good Birding, Jacob Drucker Manhattan On Jan 6, 2012, at 8:00 PM, Jacob Drucker wrote: > Hi All, > > Greg Lawrence and I did a round of the more heavily birded areas in Manhattan > today, scroun

[nysbirds-l] More Manhattan 1/6/12

2012-01-06 Thread Jacob Drucker
Hi All, Greg Lawrence and I did a round of the more heavily birded areas in Manhattan today, scrounging up some of the half-hardies and rarities around. At Inwood Hill Park, we had the DICKCISSEL and the previously mentioned NASHVILLE WARBLER (quite vocal) around the ballfields at the end of

[nysbirds-l] More Manhattan 1/6/12

2012-01-06 Thread Jacob Drucker
Hi All, Greg Lawrence and I did a round of the more heavily birded areas in Manhattan today, scrounging up some of the half-hardies and rarities around. At Inwood Hill Park, we had the DICKCISSEL and the previously mentioned NASHVILLE WARBLER (quite vocal) around the ballfields at the end of

[nysbirds-l] More More Manhattan 1/6/12

2012-01-06 Thread Jacob Drucker
As previously mentioned, the RUFOUS HUMMINGBIRD at the AMNH is fine and dandy. Good Birding, Jacob Drucker Manhattan On Jan 6, 2012, at 8:00 PM, Jacob Drucker wrote: Hi All, Greg Lawrence and I did a round of the more heavily birded areas in Manhattan today, scrounging up some of the half

[nysbirds-l] Montauk and East end, 12/21-Dovekie+

2011-12-21 Thread Jacob Drucker
some 2 COMMON GOLDENEYE, and 2 LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS, no other noteworthy species were seen from the point. The GREATER-WHITE FRONTED GOOSE continues at Deep Hollow Ranch. RED-NECKED GREBE was encountered both off Montauk Inlet and in Fort Pond Bay. Happy December Jacob Drucker P.S. Duck

[nysbirds-l] More Manhattan Selasphorus pics....

2011-12-15 Thread Jacob Drucker
Hi All, Here are a few more pics of this hummer: http://www.flickr.com/photos/58638795@N08/ The first, blurry picture, shows the gorget shining (looked orangey and pinkish depending on angle), as well as a nice tail-spread, not really revealing a notch in R2, but definitely showing the

[nysbirds-l] More Manhattan Selasphorus pics....

2011-12-15 Thread Jacob Drucker
Hi All, Here are a few more pics of this hummer: http://www.flickr.com/photos/58638795@N08/ The first, blurry picture, shows the gorget shining (looked orangey and pinkish depending on angle), as well as a nice tail-spread, not really revealing a notch in R2, but definitely showing the R1R2R3

Re: [nysbirds-l] NYC Selasphorus photos

2011-12-14 Thread Jacob Drucker
to the entrance to the Rose Center of the AMNH. See geotag on the photos. The bird appeared to roost in this area, so it seems reasonable that the bird will continue tomorrow. Good Birding, Jacob Drucker On Dec 14, 2011, at 4:52 PM, Peter Scully wrote: > Thanks to Jacob for getting the word

[nysbirds-l] Salasphorus Hummingbird--Museum of Natural HIstory

2011-12-14 Thread Jacob Drucker
Just got a call from David Burg, saying that his son Noah found a Rufous-type hummingbird in the flowers on the 81st st. entrance to the Museum, by the Rose center. Good luck, Jacob Drucker Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Cpk Black-throated Gray--Specifics

2011-11-24 Thread Jacob Drucker
maintenance where we relocated the bird about a minute later. Someone also said the bird was photographed at Evodia yesterday, so checking that area would likely be a good idea. Happy Thanksgiving and Good Birding, Jacob Drucker Hampshire College -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Jones/Plumb Beaches

2011-10-23 Thread Jacob Drucker
, Jacob Drucker -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Jones/Plumb Beaches

2011-10-23 Thread Jacob Drucker
, Jacob Drucker -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Black Dirt Region, 9/25

2011-09-25 Thread Jacob Drucker
22 Pectoral Sandpiper Good Birding, Jacob Drucker Amherst, MA/Manhattan -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Black Dirt Region, 9/25

2011-09-25 Thread Jacob Drucker
22 Pectoral Sandpiper Good Birding, Jacob Drucker Amherst, MA/Manhattan -- 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

Re: [nysbirds-l] Where to Go

2011-08-27 Thread Jacob Drucker
Plumb Beach was also surprisingly open and unpatrolled by officials this morning. There were 4 BLACK TERNS there while I was there with Rich and Lila Fried. Jacob Drucker Manhattan On Aug 27, 2011, at 3:08 PM, Peter W. Post wrote: > > I echo both Mike Cooper’s and Bob Lewis’ sugge

Re: [nysbirds-l] Where to Go

2011-08-27 Thread Jacob Drucker
Plumb Beach was also surprisingly open and unpatrolled by officials this morning. There were 4 BLACK TERNS there while I was there with Rich and Lila Fried. Jacob Drucker Manhattan On Aug 27, 2011, at 3:08 PM, Peter W. Post wrote: I echo both Mike Cooper’s and Bob Lewis’ suggestions

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Jackdaws and Hooded Crows

2011-06-22 Thread Jacob Drucker
of each other in Europe, and behave similarly it would be interesting to compare patterns of their vagrancy. When the Jackdaws mentioned above showed up, was the birding community skeptical of their origin? How were those birds deemed wild? Argh, Jacob Drucker Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Jackdaws and Hooded Crows

2011-06-22 Thread Jacob Drucker
of each other in Europe, and behave similarly it would be interesting to compare patterns of their vagrancy. When the Jackdaws mentioned above showed up, was the birding community skeptical of their origin? How were those birds deemed wild? Argh, Jacob Drucker Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info

[nysbirds-l] Northern Hobby, Plymouth MA

2011-05-18 Thread Jacob Drucker
/photos/uropsalis/5734557261/ As far as I know, this is the 2nd record for the lower 48 states. Good Birding, Jacob Drucker Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, 5/3 Migration

2011-05-03 Thread Jacob Drucker
-headed Cowbird - Molothrus ater X Baltimore Oriole - Icterus galbula 8 House Finch - Carpodacus mexicanus 2 American Goldfinch - Spinus tristis 30 House Sparrow - Passer domesticus X Good Spring Birding, Jacob Drucker Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, 5/3 Migration

2011-05-03 Thread Jacob Drucker
-headed Cowbird - Molothrus ater X Baltimore Oriole - Icterus galbula 8 House Finch - Carpodacus mexicanus 2 American Goldfinch - Spinus tristis 30 House Sparrow - Passer domesticus X Good Spring Birding, Jacob Drucker Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Central Park 4/20--Boat-tailed Grackle, Orchard Oriole, 9 Warbler spp+

2011-04-20 Thread jacob drucker
Ranger.Northern Waterthrush--1, Gill. Others reportedCommon Yellowthroat--1 male, Duck Island Good Birding,Jacob Drucker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1

[nysbirds-l] Central Park 4/20--Boat-tailed Grackle, Orchard Oriole, 9 Warbler spp+

2011-04-20 Thread jacob drucker
Ranger.Northern Waterthrush--1, Gill. Others reportedCommon Yellowthroat--1 male, Duck Island Good Birding,Jacob Drucker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, 4/3 incl Palm Warbler and Redpolls

2011-04-03 Thread Jacob Drucker
this morning. The Reservoir still holds RUDDY DUCKS, BUFFLEHEAD and NORTHERN SHOVELERS. Though I didn't personally see them yesterday, the VARIED THRUSH and RED-HEADED WOODPECKER both continue in their respective areas. The woodpecker apparently is gaining color in its head. Good Birding, Jacob

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, 4/3 incl Palm Warbler and Redpolls

2011-04-03 Thread Jacob Drucker
this morning. The Reservoir still holds RUDDY DUCKS, BUFFLEHEAD and NORTHERN SHOVELERS. Though I didn't personally see them yesterday, the VARIED THRUSH and RED-HEADED WOODPECKER both continue in their respective areas. The woodpecker apparently is gaining color in its head. Good Birding, Jacob

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, 2/9/10

2011-02-09 Thread Jacob Drucker
, mostly of white-throated sparrows, chickadees and titmouse. Good Birding, Jacob Drucker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, 2/9/10

2011-02-09 Thread Jacob Drucker
, mostly of white-throated sparrows, chickadees and titmouse. Good Birding, Jacob Drucker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http

[nysbirds-l] Young Birder Club Westchester Meeting and Trip

2011-01-23 Thread Jacob Drucker
State Young Birder's Club at www.nysyoungbirders.org Best, Jacob Drucker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http

[nysbirds-l] Young Birder Club Westchester Meeting and Trip

2011-01-23 Thread Jacob Drucker
State Young Birder's Club at www.nysyoungbirders.org Best, Jacob Drucker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, 1/20

2011-01-20 Thread Jacob Drucker
BUFFLEHEAD, 16 MALLARD and 28 CANADA GOOSE Best, Jacob Drucker Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, 1/20

2011-01-20 Thread Jacob Drucker
BUFFLEHEAD, 16 MALLARD and 28 CANADA GOOSE Best, Jacob Drucker Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net

Re: [nysbirds-l] REPORT! of: [W. Mass.] "European Redwing"

2011-01-07 Thread Jacob Drucker
> Scott Jervas > Aquarium Manager > Berkshire Museum > 39 South St. > Pittsfield, MA 01201 > 413-443-7171 x 39 > 413-443-2135 fax > sjer...@berkshiremuseum.org > > Best, Jacob Drucker Manhattan/Ashley Falls, MA On Jan 7, 2011, at 10:10 AM, Tom Fiore wrot

Re: [nysbirds-l] REPORT! of: [W. Mass.] European Redwing

2011-01-07 Thread Jacob Drucker
individual of the same species if this is a good year for them. Scott Jervas Aquarium Manager Berkshire Museum 39 South St. Pittsfield, MA 01201 413-443-7171 x 39 413-443-2135 fax sjer...@berkshiremuseum.org Best, Jacob Drucker Manhattan/Ashley Falls, MA On Jan 7, 2011, at 10

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, 1/2 incl. Iceland Gull

2011-01-02 Thread jacob drucker
) as well as small numbers of the usual species of ducks, and at least two AMERICAN COOTS. Two HOODED MERGANSERS were on the western side of The Lake. Good 2011 birding,Jacob Drucker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

RE: [nysbirds-l] Central Park Varied Thrush

2010-12-14 Thread jacob drucker
ity. Best,Jacob Drucker > Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2010 19:19:02 -0500 > Subject: [nysbirds-l] Central Park Varied Thrush > From: pwp...@nyc.rr.com > To: NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu > > > The Central Park Varied Thrush was still present this afternoon at its > favorite location - by th

[nysbirds-l] 12/11--Central Park/Battery Park/Staten Island Ferry, Incl. Red-headed Woodpecker

2010-12-11 Thread jacob drucker
Lila Fried and I went down to bird Battery Park and the Staten Island Ferry and found quite a few interesting odds and ends; the most unexpected of which are asterisked: Brant 4 American Black Duck 10 *Wild Turkey*--1 female preening in front of building towards the back of the park. Great

[nysbirds-l] Central/Riverside Parks, 10/11 incl Iceland Gull

2010-11-11 Thread jacob drucker
. Unfortuntely I could not relocate it. Good Birding, Jacob Drucker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2

[nysbirds-l] Central/Riverside Parks, 10/11 incl Iceland Gull

2010-11-11 Thread jacob drucker
. Unfortuntely I could not relocate it. Good Birding, Jacob Drucker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2

[nysbirds-l] Central Park 10/29--Vespser Sparrow, Pine Siskin, Bluebird

2010-10-29 Thread jacob drucker
. Good Birding, Jacob Drucker Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http

[nysbirds-l] Central Park 10/29--Vespser Sparrow, Pine Siskin, Bluebird

2010-10-29 Thread jacob drucker
. Good Birding, Jacob Drucker Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, 10/14-- Raven and Pipits

2010-10-13 Thread jacob drucker
A survey from/of Hernshead, Strawberry Fields, Falconer Hill, Cherry Hill and Bethesda fountain proved quite productive. At Hernshead, he morning flight was decent, with many birds (mostly yellow-rumped and palm warblers, juncos, white-throated and chipping sparrows, blue jays, red-winged

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, 10/14-- Raven and Pipits

2010-10-13 Thread jacob drucker
A survey from/of Hernshead, Strawberry Fields, Falconer Hill, Cherry Hill and Bethesda fountain proved quite productive. At Hernshead, he morning flight was decent, with many birds (mostly yellow-rumped and palm warblers, juncos, white-throated and chipping sparrows, blue jays, red-winged

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