[nysbirds-l] Wood Stork - Eden

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

A WOOD STORK was photographed on private property in the Town of Eden, Erie
County on Friday. The bird, apparently, roosted overnight in a pine tree but
disappeared Saturday morning before 9:00 a.m. and has not been seen since.
The only location information that I have received is that it was on East
Church Road.

 

I would suggest that birders check ponds in the vicinity.

 

Good birding!

Willie

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[nysbirds-l] Wood Stork - Eden

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

A WOOD STORK was photographed on private property in the Town of Eden, Erie
County on Friday. The bird, apparently, roosted overnight in a pine tree but
disappeared Saturday morning before 9:00 a.m. and has not been seen since.
The only location information that I have received is that it was on East
Church Road.

 

I would suggest that birders check ponds in the vicinity.

 

Good birding!

Willie

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[nysbirds-l] Piping Plover - Woodlawn Beach SP

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

Sue Barth just texted that the Piping Plover is still present this morning
at Woodlawn Beach SP. This is on Lake Erie in the Town of Hamburg, Erie
County.

 

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[nysbirds-l] Piping Plover - Woodlawn Beach SP

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

Sue Barth just texted that the Piping Plover is still present this morning
at Woodlawn Beach SP. This is on Lake Erie in the Town of Hamburg, Erie
County.

 

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[nysbirds-l] Piping Plover - Woodlawn Beach S.P.

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

Sue Barth just found and photographed a PIPING PLOVER at Woodlawn Beach S.P.
This park is on Lake Erie in the Town of Hamburg, Erie County. She wrote
that it was hanging with a Semipalmated Plover and was between the main
entrance and the creek that flows into the lake to the north.

 

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[nysbirds-l] Piping Plover - Woodlawn Beach S.P.

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

Sue Barth just found and photographed a PIPING PLOVER at Woodlawn Beach S.P.
This park is on Lake Erie in the Town of Hamburg, Erie County. She wrote
that it was hanging with a Semipalmated Plover and was between the main
entrance and the creek that flows into the lake to the north.

 

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[nysbirds-l] Female Common Eider continues - Buffalo Harbor

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

I arrived atop the tower at Erie Basin Marina on Buffalo Harbor at 8:40 this
morning (Friday). I searched in the area of the spit at the end of
Donnelly's pier for about 30 minutes without finding the eider. I looked
elsewhere, then looked back again at the spit about 15 minutes later, and
there she was near the north end. It is possible that she was in the area
all along and perhaps underwater when I looked in her direction but I
scanned the water near the spit so many times that I wonder if she came in
from elsewhere. In any case, patience may be required to see this bird. It
was a bit breezy on the tower this morning making my scope less stable than
desirable.

 

DIRECTIONS:

Erie Basin Marina is on the east end of Lake Erie along Buffalo's
waterfront, labeled as such on Google Maps. The tower is at the end of the
road. There is no elevator so you have to climb several flights of stairs.
Look toward the obvious sand/gravel spit at the end of Donnelly's pier
(labeled Horseshoe Reef on Google Maps). The eider has been seen resting on
the sand/gravel spit and swimming in the vicinity. A scope is necessary to
see the bird, as it is over a half mile from the spit to the tower. As Alec
Humann has pointed out, optimal lighting is in the morning with the sun at
your back. Note that Peter Yoerg looked for the eider for 1.5 hours before
sunset last night and did not see it, noting that there were a lot of boats
around, perhaps pushing it further out into the lake.

 

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[nysbirds-l] Female Common Eider continues - Buffalo Harbor

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

I arrived atop the tower at Erie Basin Marina on Buffalo Harbor at 8:40 this
morning (Friday). I searched in the area of the spit at the end of
Donnelly's pier for about 30 minutes without finding the eider. I looked
elsewhere, then looked back again at the spit about 15 minutes later, and
there she was near the north end. It is possible that she was in the area
all along and perhaps underwater when I looked in her direction but I
scanned the water near the spit so many times that I wonder if she came in
from elsewhere. In any case, patience may be required to see this bird. It
was a bit breezy on the tower this morning making my scope less stable than
desirable.

 

DIRECTIONS:

Erie Basin Marina is on the east end of Lake Erie along Buffalo's
waterfront, labeled as such on Google Maps. The tower is at the end of the
road. There is no elevator so you have to climb several flights of stairs.
Look toward the obvious sand/gravel spit at the end of Donnelly's pier
(labeled Horseshoe Reef on Google Maps). The eider has been seen resting on
the sand/gravel spit and swimming in the vicinity. A scope is necessary to
see the bird, as it is over a half mile from the spit to the tower. As Alec
Humann has pointed out, optimal lighting is in the morning with the sun at
your back. Note that Peter Yoerg looked for the eider for 1.5 hours before
sunset last night and did not see it, noting that there were a lot of boats
around, perhaps pushing it further out into the lake.

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

Wilson, NY

dannapotterATroadrunner.com

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RE:[nysbirds-l] [geneseebirds-googlegroup] Common Eider - Buffalo Harbor

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

The female Common Eider was seen in the same spot this morning and also seen 
swimming nearby, reported by Joe Mitchell.

 

Good birding!

Willie

 

From: Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter [mailto:dannapot...@roadrunner.com] 
Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2016 8:05 AM
To: 'Geneseebirds'; geneseebird...@geneseo.edu; 'nysbirds-l'; 'David Suggs'
Subject: [geneseebirds-googlegroup] Common Eider - Buffalo Harbor

 

While performing checks on the colonial nesting birds in Buffalo harbor, Connie 
Adams and Jackie Walters found and photographed a female COMMON EIDER yesterday 
(Wednesday). I saw the photographs and it is clearly a Common Eider. The duck 
was on the spit at the north end of Donnelly’s pier with Herring Gulls. The 
spit is called Horseshoe Reef on Google Maps. Other than by boat, the spit is 
best observed from the top of the tower at the north end of Erie Basin Marina 
with a spotting scope (could also be scoped less advantageously from ground 
level). This is the same location where birders viewed the Brown Booby from a 
few years ago.

 

Instead of swimming away from the observers, the eider flew off of the spit, 
over the breakwall, and out toward the lake. Other places to check for it would 
be accessible from Fuhrman Blvd, to the south of this location, and LaSalle 
Park and the West Side Rowing Club, to the north.

 

Good luck to anyone who tries for it and please post about your success or lack 
thereof.

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

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Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/

 

 

 

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RE:[nysbirds-l] [geneseebirds-googlegroup] Common Eider - Buffalo Harbor

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

The female Common Eider was seen in the same spot this morning and also seen 
swimming nearby, reported by Joe Mitchell.

 

Good birding!

Willie

 

From: Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter [mailto:dannapot...@roadrunner.com] 
Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2016 8:05 AM
To: 'Geneseebirds'; geneseebird...@geneseo.edu; 'nysbirds-l'; 'David Suggs'
Subject: [geneseebirds-googlegroup] Common Eider - Buffalo Harbor

 

While performing checks on the colonial nesting birds in Buffalo harbor, Connie 
Adams and Jackie Walters found and photographed a female COMMON EIDER yesterday 
(Wednesday). I saw the photographs and it is clearly a Common Eider. The duck 
was on the spit at the north end of Donnelly’s pier with Herring Gulls. The 
spit is called Horseshoe Reef on Google Maps. Other than by boat, the spit is 
best observed from the top of the tower at the north end of Erie Basin Marina 
with a spotting scope (could also be scoped less advantageously from ground 
level). This is the same location where birders viewed the Brown Booby from a 
few years ago.

 

Instead of swimming away from the observers, the eider flew off of the spit, 
over the breakwall, and out toward the lake. Other places to check for it would 
be accessible from Fuhrman Blvd, to the south of this location, and LaSalle 
Park and the West Side Rowing Club, to the north.

 

Good luck to anyone who tries for it and please post about your success or lack 
thereof.

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

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Betsy's website: http://www.betsypottersart.com/

Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/

 

 

 

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[nysbirds-l] Common Eider - Buffalo Harbor

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

While performing checks on the colonial nesting birds in Buffalo harbor,
Connie Adams and Jackie Walters found and photographed a female COMMON EIDER
yesterday (Wednesday). I saw the photographs and it is clearly a Common
Eider. The duck was on the spit at the north end of Donnelly's pier with
Herring Gulls. The spit is called Horseshoe Reef on Google Maps. Other than
by boat, the spit is best observed from the top of the tower at the north
end of Erie Basin Marina with a spotting scope (could also be scoped less
advantageously from ground level). This is the same location where birders
viewed the Brown Booby from a few years ago.

 

Instead of swimming away from the observers, the eider flew off of the spit,
over the breakwall, and out toward the lake. Other places to check for it
would be accessible from Fuhrman Blvd, to the south of this location, and
LaSalle Park and the West Side Rowing Club, to the north.

 

Good luck to anyone who tries for it and please post about your success or
lack thereof.

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

Wilson, NY

dannapotterATroadrunner.com

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[nysbirds-l] Common Eider - Buffalo Harbor

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

While performing checks on the colonial nesting birds in Buffalo harbor,
Connie Adams and Jackie Walters found and photographed a female COMMON EIDER
yesterday (Wednesday). I saw the photographs and it is clearly a Common
Eider. The duck was on the spit at the north end of Donnelly's pier with
Herring Gulls. The spit is called Horseshoe Reef on Google Maps. Other than
by boat, the spit is best observed from the top of the tower at the north
end of Erie Basin Marina with a spotting scope (could also be scoped less
advantageously from ground level). This is the same location where birders
viewed the Brown Booby from a few years ago.

 

Instead of swimming away from the observers, the eider flew off of the spit,
over the breakwall, and out toward the lake. Other places to check for it
would be accessible from Fuhrman Blvd, to the south of this location, and
LaSalle Park and the West Side Rowing Club, to the north.

 

Good luck to anyone who tries for it and please post about your success or
lack thereof.

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

Wilson, NY

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Betsy's website: http://www.betsypottersart.com/

Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/

 

 

 


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RE: [nysbirds-l] White Ibis - Evangola State Park

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

The adult White Ibis at Evangola SP was reported earlier this afternoon but has 
not been seen in at least two hours. From what I can recall of this park, there 
are not any large wetlands there, just a couple of small ponds. So, it may have 
continued on in search of something better. If I hear of any later reports, I 
will post an update.

 

Good birding!

Willie

 

From: Robert Taylor [mailto:rmtaylo...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Friday, July 15, 2016 12:42 PM
To: Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter
Cc: Geneseebirds; geneseebird...@geneseo.edu; nysbirds-l
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] White Ibis - Evangola State Park

 

Hi, was posted on ebird today

On Friday, July 15, 2016, Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter 
<dannapot...@roadrunner.com> wrote:

Tom Kerr texted to the WNY Bird Alert a report from Matt Nusstein and the 
Buffalo-Niagara Facebook Group of a White Ibis at Evangola State Park (on Lake 
Erie). I have no details on the age or even the date.

 

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RE: [nysbirds-l] White Ibis - Evangola State Park

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

The adult White Ibis at Evangola SP was reported earlier this afternoon but has 
not been seen in at least two hours. From what I can recall of this park, there 
are not any large wetlands there, just a couple of small ponds. So, it may have 
continued on in search of something better. If I hear of any later reports, I 
will post an update.

 

Good birding!

Willie

 

From: Robert Taylor [mailto:rmtaylo...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Friday, July 15, 2016 12:42 PM
To: Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter
Cc: Geneseebirds; geneseebird...@geneseo.edu; nysbirds-l
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] White Ibis - Evangola State Park

 

Hi, was posted on ebird today

On Friday, July 15, 2016, Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter 
 wrote:

Tom Kerr texted to the WNY Bird Alert a report from Matt Nusstein and the 
Buffalo-Niagara Facebook Group of a White Ibis at Evangola State Park (on Lake 
Erie). I have no details on the age or even the date.

 

Good birding!

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Betsy Potter

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Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/

 

 

 

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[nysbirds-l] White Ibis - Evangola State Park

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

Tom Kerr texted to the WNY Bird Alert a report from Matt Nusstein and the
Buffalo-Niagara Facebook Group of a White Ibis at Evangola State Park (on
Lake Erie). I have no details on the age or even the date.

 

Good birding!

Willie

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[nysbirds-l] White Ibis - Evangola State Park

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

Tom Kerr texted to the WNY Bird Alert a report from Matt Nusstein and the
Buffalo-Niagara Facebook Group of a White Ibis at Evangola State Park (on
Lake Erie). I have no details on the age or even the date.

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

Wilson, NY

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Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/

 

 

 


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[nysbirds-l] Garganey at Montezuma NWR - Tuesday

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

As reported by others, the Garganey, originally found by Jay McGowan on
Sunday, was seen again by many on Tuesday evening in the southwest corner of
Know-Marcellus Marsh. It was viewed from East Road. Since this can be a
difficult bird to find, due mainly to challenging viewing conditions (long
distance, obstructing vegetation, wind shaking your spotting scope), I
thought I would make some suggestions for those who are still hoping to see
it.

 

Knox-Marcellus Marsh is a huge impoundment on the north side of Montezuma
NWR. Since access to the refuge is prohibited, except in designated areas,
birders are confined to looking for the Garganey from either East Road,
which is a gravel road on the west side of the marsh, or Towpath Road, which
is a dirt road in very poor condition on the south side of the marsh. A high
clearance vehicle is recommended if you are going to attempt to drive down
Towpath Road. There is a risk of bottoming out, which we did once -
fortunately, no damage. Viewing from East Road generally allows one to see
more of the birds in the marsh because you are more elevated than on Towpath
Road. However, since the bird can sometimes be seen from one spot but not
from another a few feet away due to obstructing vegetation, sometimes
looking from a different angle can make the difference. In addition, Towpath
Road allows closer viewing of some of the birds. The Garganey was originally
found by Jay fairly close to Towpath Road, in the southeast corner of the
marsh. Lighting in the morning is probably more favorable from Towpath Road,
in the evening it is better from East Road.

 

The Garganey seems to show a preference for the southwest corner of
Knox-Marcellus Marsh, where it has been seen multiple times now, especially
in the evening. If in that corner, it might be very difficult, perhaps
impossible, to see from Towpath Road.

 

There are lots of other interesting birds being found at Knox-Marcellus:
Sandhill Cranes, Least Bittern (southeast corner), Common Gallinules, Snow
Goose, Trumpeter Swan, Black-bellied Plovers and other shorebirds, a variety
of other ducks, Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Cerulean Warbler, and Orchard Oriole
to name some.

 

Good luck to all who try for this bird and congratulations to Jay on a
fabulous discovery!

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

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[nysbirds-l] Garganey at Montezuma NWR - Tuesday

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

As reported by others, the Garganey, originally found by Jay McGowan on
Sunday, was seen again by many on Tuesday evening in the southwest corner of
Know-Marcellus Marsh. It was viewed from East Road. Since this can be a
difficult bird to find, due mainly to challenging viewing conditions (long
distance, obstructing vegetation, wind shaking your spotting scope), I
thought I would make some suggestions for those who are still hoping to see
it.

 

Knox-Marcellus Marsh is a huge impoundment on the north side of Montezuma
NWR. Since access to the refuge is prohibited, except in designated areas,
birders are confined to looking for the Garganey from either East Road,
which is a gravel road on the west side of the marsh, or Towpath Road, which
is a dirt road in very poor condition on the south side of the marsh. A high
clearance vehicle is recommended if you are going to attempt to drive down
Towpath Road. There is a risk of bottoming out, which we did once -
fortunately, no damage. Viewing from East Road generally allows one to see
more of the birds in the marsh because you are more elevated than on Towpath
Road. However, since the bird can sometimes be seen from one spot but not
from another a few feet away due to obstructing vegetation, sometimes
looking from a different angle can make the difference. In addition, Towpath
Road allows closer viewing of some of the birds. The Garganey was originally
found by Jay fairly close to Towpath Road, in the southeast corner of the
marsh. Lighting in the morning is probably more favorable from Towpath Road,
in the evening it is better from East Road.

 

The Garganey seems to show a preference for the southwest corner of
Knox-Marcellus Marsh, where it has been seen multiple times now, especially
in the evening. If in that corner, it might be very difficult, perhaps
impossible, to see from Towpath Road.

 

There are lots of other interesting birds being found at Knox-Marcellus:
Sandhill Cranes, Least Bittern (southeast corner), Common Gallinules, Snow
Goose, Trumpeter Swan, Black-bellied Plovers and other shorebirds, a variety
of other ducks, Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Cerulean Warbler, and Orchard Oriole
to name some.

 

Good luck to all who try for this bird and congratulations to Jay on a
fabulous discovery!

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

Wilson, NY

dannapotterATroadrunner.com

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Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/

 

 

 


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[nysbirds-l] Western Tanager - Williamsville, Erie County.

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

On Saturday morning, Alan Baczkiewicz found a male WESTERN TANAGER in his
yard on Howard Ave in Williamsville, which is just east of Buffalo. A few
birders made it to his yard to see the bird but it was observed flying off
to the northeast, in the direction of nearby Amherst State Park. About two
hours later, it was refound by Peter Yoerg in the southern part of the park,
where more birders were able to see it. The bird was last reported to the
WNY text alert at 1:30 but may still be around.

 

DIRECTIONS:

Park in the parking lot on Glen Ave on the east side of the creek. Note that
there are no signs that I am aware of indicating the this is the State Park.
There is a nature center, which will confirm that you are in the right
location. Walk northwest across the mowed area to a path that goes into the
woods. Walk north along the creek until you get to the south end of a large
building, known as the tennis building. The bird was seen here, right along
the creek, usually on the east side.

 

We had eight species of warblers in the southern part of the park.

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

Wilson, NY

dannapotterATroadrunner.com

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Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/

 

 

 


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[nysbirds-l] Western Tanager - Williamsville, Erie County.

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

On Saturday morning, Alan Baczkiewicz found a male WESTERN TANAGER in his
yard on Howard Ave in Williamsville, which is just east of Buffalo. A few
birders made it to his yard to see the bird but it was observed flying off
to the northeast, in the direction of nearby Amherst State Park. About two
hours later, it was refound by Peter Yoerg in the southern part of the park,
where more birders were able to see it. The bird was last reported to the
WNY text alert at 1:30 but may still be around.

 

DIRECTIONS:

Park in the parking lot on Glen Ave on the east side of the creek. Note that
there are no signs that I am aware of indicating the this is the State Park.
There is a nature center, which will confirm that you are in the right
location. Walk northwest across the mowed area to a path that goes into the
woods. Walk north along the creek until you get to the south end of a large
building, known as the tennis building. The bird was seen here, right along
the creek, usually on the east side.

 

We had eight species of warblers in the southern part of the park.

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

Wilson, NY

dannapotterATroadrunner.com

Betsy's website: http://www.betsypottersart.com/

Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/

 

 

 


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[nysbirds-l] Harlequin Ducks, migrants - Goat Island, Niagara Falls

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

This morning at Goat Island, I saw six HARLEQUIN DUCKS out at the usual rock
in mid river. One to five individuals have been reported here all winter and
that number grew to seven a couple of days ago. I saw four males and two
females today. Surprisingly, seven Harlequin Ducks only ties the record for
our region, set in Buffalo on Feb 28, 1997, reported by the late Robert
Brock.

 

Migrants at Goat Island today included four HERMIT THRUSHES, a dozen
WHITE-THROATED SPARROWS, two BLUE-HEADED VIREOS, five YELLOW-RUMPED
WARBLERS, two RUBY-CROWNED KINGLETS, and a couple hundred swallows flying
out over the river. Most of the swallows were TREES and ROUGH-WINGEDS, with
a handful of BARNS, and a CLIFF. It looks like the population of
Double-crested Cormorants nesting on the islands above the falls has
exploded, which could have a detrimental effect upon the Black-crowned
Night-Herons that have been nesting there for decades.

 

Betsy and I recently returned from a week of birding on and around Sanibel
Island in Florida, where the birds were awesome and cooperative as always. I
have made an album of photos on my Flickr site, mostly birds of course, but
with lots of other wildlife that happened to cross my lens. 

Direct link to Florida photos:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/albums/72157667541330745

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

Wilson, NY

dannapotterATroadrunner.com

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Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/

 

 

 


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[nysbirds-l] Harlequin Ducks, migrants - Goat Island, Niagara Falls

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

This morning at Goat Island, I saw six HARLEQUIN DUCKS out at the usual rock
in mid river. One to five individuals have been reported here all winter and
that number grew to seven a couple of days ago. I saw four males and two
females today. Surprisingly, seven Harlequin Ducks only ties the record for
our region, set in Buffalo on Feb 28, 1997, reported by the late Robert
Brock.

 

Migrants at Goat Island today included four HERMIT THRUSHES, a dozen
WHITE-THROATED SPARROWS, two BLUE-HEADED VIREOS, five YELLOW-RUMPED
WARBLERS, two RUBY-CROWNED KINGLETS, and a couple hundred swallows flying
out over the river. Most of the swallows were TREES and ROUGH-WINGEDS, with
a handful of BARNS, and a CLIFF. It looks like the population of
Double-crested Cormorants nesting on the islands above the falls has
exploded, which could have a detrimental effect upon the Black-crowned
Night-Herons that have been nesting there for decades.

 

Betsy and I recently returned from a week of birding on and around Sanibel
Island in Florida, where the birds were awesome and cooperative as always. I
have made an album of photos on my Flickr site, mostly birds of course, but
with lots of other wildlife that happened to cross my lens. 

Direct link to Florida photos:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/albums/72157667541330745

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

Wilson, NY

dannapotterATroadrunner.com

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[nysbirds-l] Lake-watching in Wilson, Niagara County

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

I watched the lake from the end of Rt 425 in Wilson this morning. There was
a very nice waterbird flight. I recorded 43 species plus one unidentified
shorebird species. Highlights were:

1 Tundra Swan

4 Surf Scoters

1 adult male Black Scoter

861 Long-tailed Ducks

552 Red-breasted Mergansers

12 other species of ducks

345 Red-throated Loons

54 Common Loons

17 Horned Grebes

7 Red-necked Grebes

4 Double-crested Cormorants

141 Bonaparte's Gulls

 

I also had what was likely a Fish Crow calling but I wanted it a little
closer to be certain. Very unusual was a beaver swimming in the lake, a
rather rare sighting in the county. My checklist is here:

http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S28675025

 

When I got home, there were two Turkey Vultures posing for photos at the end
of our driveway and a PINE WARBLER was singing in the yard. Betsy had a FOX
SPARROW earlier. Photos of the beaver and the Vultures can be seen on my
Flickr site:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

Wilson, NY

dannapotterATroadrunner.com

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[nysbirds-l] Lake Ontario Plain Field Trip

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

Today, I led the Buffalo Ornithological Society Lake Ontario Plain field
trip to eastern Niagara and western Orleans Counties. This trip hits several
spots near Lake Ontario, many along rural roads. The day was mostly sunny
but a northeast breeze off of Lake Ontario kept us quite cool when we were
anywhere near the lake. Twenty-one attendees tallied at least 60 species.
Highlights were four SANDHILL CRANES, an immature male KING EIDER, and a
great hawk flight.

 

One of our first stops was at our usual Meadowlark spot, on Hosmer Road,
just south of Townline Road. This was where Rachel Wilson found Sandhill
Cranes and a Snowy Owl on Thursday. These birds were not where Rachel had
found them on the west side of Hosmer Road but Garner Light found four
SANDHILL CRANES in a field on the east side of the road. What a great start
to the trip! There were also 25 TUNDRA SWANS, 20 GREEN-WINGED TEAL, and a
handful of NORTHERN PINTAIL here. And yes, many saw their first EASTERN
MEADOWLARK of the season when Betsy found two here. 

 

Just getting to the lake at Hartland and Lower Lake Roads, we spotted some
EASTERN BLUEBIRDS. While everyone was trying to see them, hawks were
spotted, including NORTHERN HARRIER, AMERICAN KESTREL (one of over a dozen
on the day), a ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK seen only by Joe Mitchell, and a kettle of
TURKEY VULTURES. By the time we finally made it to Barker Bicentennial Park,
it was well after 9:00 and it seemed like there were not a lot of birds
flying over the lake. Closer scrutiny, however, revealed a modest flight of
RED-THROATED LOONS, extremely distant. On the water were 135 RED-NECKED
GREBES, a handful of HORNED GREBES, and a male SURF SCOTER. Unfortunately, I
only got a few people on the scoter before we lost it after it dove. It was
probably over ten minutes later, when trying to refind the scoter, I came
across two WHITE-WINGED SCOTERS, and another duck with orange on its bill. I
was hopeful it was the scoter again but it didn't look right. It was far out
but eventually it lifted its head up higher and I had a good view of an
immature male KING EIDER! With some effort, everyone on the trip who wanted
to was able to get a look at this bird. The field trip was declared a
success already but only being 10:00, we had a lot more time to look around.
Just as we were about to leave the park, a MERLIN  flew by, spotted by Mitch
or Garner Light.

 

At Lower Lake Road and Burgess Roads, the large puddle on the north side of
the road had only geese but one of them was a CACKLING GOOSE, found by the
person with 79 years of birding experience, Gerry Rising. There have been so
few geese lately, due to their impressively early migration this year, that
I thought we would not get this species. We actually wound up getting two
more on Johnson Creek Road near Seaman Road. From Lower Lake Road, it was
impossible not to notice the impressive hawk flight that was developing. We
moved to a safer place on Burgess Road, where we watched in awe as hundreds
of TURKEY VULTURES, with RED-TAILED HAWKS, RED-SHOULDERED HAWKS, NORTHERN
HARRIERS, COOPER'S HAWKS, and AMERICAN KESTRELS glided by. After a while,
with the coffee that many of us had earlier, urging us on, we made our way
to the restroom at Golden Hill State Park. Here we had great views of
gorgeous breeding plumaged RED-NECKED GREBES, much closer than the birds
seen earlier in the morning. A BONAPARTE'S GULL here was one of two on the
day.

 

Behind schedule, at 12:30, we finally made it inland to Johnson Creek Road
and Townline Road, affectionately known as "my favorite field". Here we
looked over the impressive puddle but were unimpressed by the variety of
birds - only Ring-billed Gulls plus a lone Bonaparte's Gull and a pair of
NORTHERN PINTAIL in flight. Later in the afternoon, viewing this field from
Townline Road, found many more Pintail, several GREEN-WINGED TEAL, and two
AMERICAN BLACK DUCKS. On Countyline Road, a NORTHERN PINTAIL and two
AMERICAN WIGEON were at the flooded pond near Yates Center Road. Back up
near the lake, we found that the northeast breeze had freshened but there
were still lots of TURKEY VULTURES on the move, as well as a group of 20 or
so in a field, waiting their turn at some delicious dead thing. We also
started seeing several AMERICAN KESTRELS and watched a male land on a pole
with its mouse meal, only to have it stolen by an aggressive female. We
tried for Rough-legged Hawk at a grassy field but had to settle for a few
NORTHERN HARRIERS and RED-TAILED HAWKS. Back inland to our last official
stop at the Lyndonville pond, the group found a pair of HOODED MERGANSERS, a
PIED-BILLED GREBE, and a BLUE-WINGED TEAL.

 

Other birds of note seen today were WOOD DUCK, RING-NECKED DUCK, COMMON
LOON, GREAT BLUE HERON, BALD EAGLE, SHARP-SHINNED HAWKS, and a PILEATED
WOODPECKER. It was a great birding day and an excellent and fun group.

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

[nysbirds-l] Lake Ontario Plain Field Trip

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

Today, I led the Buffalo Ornithological Society Lake Ontario Plain field
trip to eastern Niagara and western Orleans Counties. This trip hits several
spots near Lake Ontario, many along rural roads. The day was mostly sunny
but a northeast breeze off of Lake Ontario kept us quite cool when we were
anywhere near the lake. Twenty-one attendees tallied at least 60 species.
Highlights were four SANDHILL CRANES, an immature male KING EIDER, and a
great hawk flight.

 

One of our first stops was at our usual Meadowlark spot, on Hosmer Road,
just south of Townline Road. This was where Rachel Wilson found Sandhill
Cranes and a Snowy Owl on Thursday. These birds were not where Rachel had
found them on the west side of Hosmer Road but Garner Light found four
SANDHILL CRANES in a field on the east side of the road. What a great start
to the trip! There were also 25 TUNDRA SWANS, 20 GREEN-WINGED TEAL, and a
handful of NORTHERN PINTAIL here. And yes, many saw their first EASTERN
MEADOWLARK of the season when Betsy found two here. 

 

Just getting to the lake at Hartland and Lower Lake Roads, we spotted some
EASTERN BLUEBIRDS. While everyone was trying to see them, hawks were
spotted, including NORTHERN HARRIER, AMERICAN KESTREL (one of over a dozen
on the day), a ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK seen only by Joe Mitchell, and a kettle of
TURKEY VULTURES. By the time we finally made it to Barker Bicentennial Park,
it was well after 9:00 and it seemed like there were not a lot of birds
flying over the lake. Closer scrutiny, however, revealed a modest flight of
RED-THROATED LOONS, extremely distant. On the water were 135 RED-NECKED
GREBES, a handful of HORNED GREBES, and a male SURF SCOTER. Unfortunately, I
only got a few people on the scoter before we lost it after it dove. It was
probably over ten minutes later, when trying to refind the scoter, I came
across two WHITE-WINGED SCOTERS, and another duck with orange on its bill. I
was hopeful it was the scoter again but it didn't look right. It was far out
but eventually it lifted its head up higher and I had a good view of an
immature male KING EIDER! With some effort, everyone on the trip who wanted
to was able to get a look at this bird. The field trip was declared a
success already but only being 10:00, we had a lot more time to look around.
Just as we were about to leave the park, a MERLIN  flew by, spotted by Mitch
or Garner Light.

 

At Lower Lake Road and Burgess Roads, the large puddle on the north side of
the road had only geese but one of them was a CACKLING GOOSE, found by the
person with 79 years of birding experience, Gerry Rising. There have been so
few geese lately, due to their impressively early migration this year, that
I thought we would not get this species. We actually wound up getting two
more on Johnson Creek Road near Seaman Road. From Lower Lake Road, it was
impossible not to notice the impressive hawk flight that was developing. We
moved to a safer place on Burgess Road, where we watched in awe as hundreds
of TURKEY VULTURES, with RED-TAILED HAWKS, RED-SHOULDERED HAWKS, NORTHERN
HARRIERS, COOPER'S HAWKS, and AMERICAN KESTRELS glided by. After a while,
with the coffee that many of us had earlier, urging us on, we made our way
to the restroom at Golden Hill State Park. Here we had great views of
gorgeous breeding plumaged RED-NECKED GREBES, much closer than the birds
seen earlier in the morning. A BONAPARTE'S GULL here was one of two on the
day.

 

Behind schedule, at 12:30, we finally made it inland to Johnson Creek Road
and Townline Road, affectionately known as "my favorite field". Here we
looked over the impressive puddle but were unimpressed by the variety of
birds - only Ring-billed Gulls plus a lone Bonaparte's Gull and a pair of
NORTHERN PINTAIL in flight. Later in the afternoon, viewing this field from
Townline Road, found many more Pintail, several GREEN-WINGED TEAL, and two
AMERICAN BLACK DUCKS. On Countyline Road, a NORTHERN PINTAIL and two
AMERICAN WIGEON were at the flooded pond near Yates Center Road. Back up
near the lake, we found that the northeast breeze had freshened but there
were still lots of TURKEY VULTURES on the move, as well as a group of 20 or
so in a field, waiting their turn at some delicious dead thing. We also
started seeing several AMERICAN KESTRELS and watched a male land on a pole
with its mouse meal, only to have it stolen by an aggressive female. We
tried for Rough-legged Hawk at a grassy field but had to settle for a few
NORTHERN HARRIERS and RED-TAILED HAWKS. Back inland to our last official
stop at the Lyndonville pond, the group found a pair of HOODED MERGANSERS, a
PIED-BILLED GREBE, and a BLUE-WINGED TEAL.

 

Other birds of note seen today were WOOD DUCK, RING-NECKED DUCK, COMMON
LOON, GREAT BLUE HERON, BALD EAGLE, SHARP-SHINNED HAWKS, and a PILEATED
WOODPECKER. It was a great birding day and an excellent and fun group.

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

[nysbirds-l] Record-early Common Tern - Lake Ontario, Niagara County

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

This morning at the end of the west pier in Wilson, Niagara County, I had an
extremely early COMMON TERN. One photo can be seen here:
http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S28137165

 

The earliest record in the Buffalo study area is April 3rd and the earliest
in NY that I found was March 23rd (eBird). There is a March 5th record near
Long Point, Ontario, the only March eBird record in Ontario.

 

Good birding!

Willie

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[nysbirds-l] Record-early Common Tern - Lake Ontario, Niagara County

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

This morning at the end of the west pier in Wilson, Niagara County, I had an
extremely early COMMON TERN. One photo can be seen here:
http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S28137165

 

The earliest record in the Buffalo study area is April 3rd and the earliest
in NY that I found was March 23rd (eBird). There is a March 5th record near
Long Point, Ontario, the only March eBird record in Ontario.

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

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RE:[nysbirds-l] [GeneseeBirds-L] Tufted Duck Canandaigua Lake

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

Thanks to Celeste Morien for getting the word out while we were in the field
but especially for refinding the bird after I lost it. After initially
finding it and trying to get Sue Barth and Celeste on it, I lost sight of
it, whereupon many of the assembled ducks took flight. We looked hard for
the next 20 minutes or so and I was feeling like it was probably gone and
that I would have to walk home. That's when Celeste saved the day and she
quickly got Sue on the bird. This was from the end of Vine Valley Road. We
tried to digiscope this distant bird but the chop made it impossible. So, we
drove up the dead-end road, South Lake Road, to try to get closer. And we
were successful, spotting the bird between houses! Photos of this beautiful
male can be seen here: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S28098320

Another nice sighting was a tight group of AMERICAN COOTS just north of the
Woodville Boat Launch on the southwest corner of the lake. This was a very
tight group that moved around a lot. My count in the field was a "slightly"
conservative 60 birds, at least that's what I thought at the time. It was
humbling to count the birds in my photos on the computer when I got home. I
counted 122! http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S28099835

Good birding!
Willie

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from western New York
Sent: Friday, March 11, 2016 2:01 PM
To: Genesee Birds
Subject: [GeneseeBirds-L] Tufted Duck Canandaigua Lake

Hello all,

 
Brooke Morse's Tufted Duck was found again today by Willie D'Anna at An
eBird hotspot called find Canandaigua Lake-Vine Valley in the Town of
Middlesex. We viewed the duck on South Lake Road from 1:15-1:45 where the
flock of Redheads, Lesser Scaup, a Canvasback and a few Common Goldeneye was
fairly close to the east shore. The Tufted Duck was staying close to the
Lesser Scaup. 

Good luck if you go!

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RE:[nysbirds-l] [GeneseeBirds-L] Tufted Duck Canandaigua Lake

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

Thanks to Celeste Morien for getting the word out while we were in the field
but especially for refinding the bird after I lost it. After initially
finding it and trying to get Sue Barth and Celeste on it, I lost sight of
it, whereupon many of the assembled ducks took flight. We looked hard for
the next 20 minutes or so and I was feeling like it was probably gone and
that I would have to walk home. That's when Celeste saved the day and she
quickly got Sue on the bird. This was from the end of Vine Valley Road. We
tried to digiscope this distant bird but the chop made it impossible. So, we
drove up the dead-end road, South Lake Road, to try to get closer. And we
were successful, spotting the bird between houses! Photos of this beautiful
male can be seen here: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S28098320

Another nice sighting was a tight group of AMERICAN COOTS just north of the
Woodville Boat Launch on the southwest corner of the lake. This was a very
tight group that moved around a lot. My count in the field was a "slightly"
conservative 60 birds, at least that's what I thought at the time. It was
humbling to count the birds in my photos on the computer when I got home. I
counted 122! http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S28099835

Good birding!
Willie

-Original Message-
From: geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu
[mailto:geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu] On Behalf Of Bird observations
from western New York
Sent: Friday, March 11, 2016 2:01 PM
To: Genesee Birds
Subject: [GeneseeBirds-L] Tufted Duck Canandaigua Lake

Hello all,

 
Brooke Morse's Tufted Duck was found again today by Willie D'Anna at An
eBird hotspot called find Canandaigua Lake-Vine Valley in the Town of
Middlesex. We viewed the duck on South Lake Road from 1:15-1:45 where the
flock of Redheads, Lesser Scaup, a Canvasback and a few Common Goldeneye was
fairly close to the east shore. The Tufted Duck was staying close to the
Lesser Scaup. 

Good luck if you go!

Celeste

Medina NY
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[nysbirds-l] Migration

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

This weekend I noticed a spate of Turkey Vulture reports in western NY and
southern Ontario. Today, in our yard on Lake Ontario, I had 38 TUNDRA SWANS
calling as they flew over, heading east.

 

Good birding!

Willie

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[nysbirds-l] Migration

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

This weekend I noticed a spate of Turkey Vulture reports in western NY and
southern Ontario. Today, in our yard on Lake Ontario, I had 38 TUNDRA SWANS
calling as they flew over, heading east.

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

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RE:[nysbirds-l] [GeneseeBirds-L] Yellow-headed Blackbirds in Rush, southern Monroe County

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

Two Yellow-headed Blackbirds (one beautiful adult male and one subadult male
with black on the crown and nape) were seen today at the usual spot, near
the intersection of Honeoye Falls Rd (CR 6) and Works Rd. When we were
there, the birds seemed to forage the most in the corn stubble field on the
southeast quadrant of that intersection. They also spent time perching in
the trees in the area. This is a huge mixed flock of Cowbirds, Grackles, and
Red-wingeds with what appears to me to be over 1000 of each species,
possibly much more. The birds were not always present when we were there but
left for chunks of time (20-30 minutes).

They are fun to watch and it's a thrill to pick out the Yellow-headeds in
the group, which takes patience.

Good birding!
Willie

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from western New York
Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2016 6:58 PM
To: Geneseebirds Listserver
Subject: [GeneseeBirds-L] YHBB

Was anyone able to locate the Yellow Headed BB in Rush/ Honeoye Falls today?
I drove the whole area with no luck but then while I was walking my dogs in
the field on the northeast corner of Five Pts Rd and # 6 Rd a huge flock of
Icterids flew right over my head traveling north. It was at 4:40. Moving too
fast to see what they were. 
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RE:[nysbirds-l] [GeneseeBirds-L] Yellow-headed Blackbirds in Rush, southern Monroe County

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

Two Yellow-headed Blackbirds (one beautiful adult male and one subadult male
with black on the crown and nape) were seen today at the usual spot, near
the intersection of Honeoye Falls Rd (CR 6) and Works Rd. When we were
there, the birds seemed to forage the most in the corn stubble field on the
southeast quadrant of that intersection. They also spent time perching in
the trees in the area. This is a huge mixed flock of Cowbirds, Grackles, and
Red-wingeds with what appears to me to be over 1000 of each species,
possibly much more. The birds were not always present when we were there but
left for chunks of time (20-30 minutes).

They are fun to watch and it's a thrill to pick out the Yellow-headeds in
the group, which takes patience.

Good birding!
Willie

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from western New York
Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2016 6:58 PM
To: Geneseebirds Listserver
Subject: [GeneseeBirds-L] YHBB

Was anyone able to locate the Yellow Headed BB in Rush/ Honeoye Falls today?
I drove the whole area with no luck but then while I was walking my dogs in
the field on the northeast corner of Five Pts Rd and # 6 Rd a huge flock of
Icterids flew right over my head traveling north. It was at 4:40. Moving too
fast to see what they were. 
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[nysbirds-l] 2015 Photos

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

Hi everyone,

 

This past March, I bought a DSLR camera (Canon 7D Mark II with a Canon EOS
100-400 zoom lens). I finally was able to capture some of the great images
that I was lucky enough to witness. I have put my best photos of 2015 in an
album on Flickr. Most of the images are of birds, including some rarities,
but there are some insect and amphibian shots as well. Almost all were taken
in New York or Ontario. I hope you enjoy them.

 

This should be the direct link to the album, simply entitled "2015":

https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/albums/72157661354472163

 

If that doesn't work, go to my Photostream:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/

Then, click on "Albums", then on "2015".

 

Good birding!

Willie

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[nysbirds-l] 2015 Photos

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

Hi everyone,

 

This past March, I bought a DSLR camera (Canon 7D Mark II with a Canon EOS
100-400 zoom lens). I finally was able to capture some of the great images
that I was lucky enough to witness. I have put my best photos of 2015 in an
album on Flickr. Most of the images are of birds, including some rarities,
but there are some insect and amphibian shots as well. Almost all were taken
in New York or Ontario. I hope you enjoy them.

 

This should be the direct link to the album, simply entitled "2015":

https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/albums/72157661354472163

 

If that doesn't work, go to my Photostream:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/

Then, click on "Albums", then on "2015".

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

Wilson, NY

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RE:[nysbirds-l] [GeneseeBirds-L] Cave Swallows - Golden Hill State Park

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

Sorry, I forgot to say that the swallows were flying slowly east.

 

Willie

 

From: geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu
[mailto:geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu] On Behalf Of Bird observations
from western New York
Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2015 3:06 PM
To: geneseebird...@geneseo.edu; 'nysbirds-l'; 'David Suggs'
Subject: [GeneseeBirds-L] Cave Swallows - Golden Hill State Park

 

A little before 10:30 this morning, Celeste Morien and I had three swallows
flying right along the lakeshore at Golden Hill State Park in Niagara
County. I was able to get two in the scope and confirm that they were CAVE
SWALLOWS, noting the square tail tip, buffy throat, and pale rump. The third
swallow was likely the same species but we were unable to confirm that. Our
complete checklist follows.

 

Golden Hill SP, Niagara, New York, US

Nov 12, 2015 8:43 AM - 1:43 PM

Protocol: Traveling

0.1 mile(s)

Comments: With Celeste Morien.  Submitted from eBird for iOS, version
1.1.3 Build 30

33 species (+2 other taxa)

 

Canada Goose  400

American Wigeon  1

Northern Pintail  3

Ring-necked Duck  1

Greater Scaup  4

White-winged Scoter  38

Surf/Black Scoter  1

Long-tailed Duck  134

Bufflehead  2

Common Goldeneye  21

Common Merganser  1

Red-breasted Merganser  403

Red-throated Loon  144

Common Loon  24

Horned Grebe  10

Red-necked Grebe  32 About 12 on the water and the rest in flight.

Double-crested Cormorant  1

Bonaparte's Gull  229

Ring-billed Gull  69

Herring Gull  91

Great Black-backed Gull  9

Blue Jay  4

American Crow  3

Cave Swallow  2 I noticed a swallow right in front of and above us and
got Celeste on it. It had a pale buffy throat, was darkish above, and had a
square tail. After it was past us I got it in the scope and could see that
it had a pale rump. Celeste noted another swallow with it and I got it in
the scope, eventually seeing a pale throat and rump, as well as similar size
and shape to the first swallow. Celeste then noted a third swallow with the
first two but I never saw that one.

swallow sp.  1 Celeste saw this bird in binoculars and said that it
looked similar to the Cave Swallows it was with but she could not see color
details.

Black-capped Chickadee  3

American Robin  2

European Starling  6

Cedar Waxwing  75

Snow Bunting  1

American Tree Sparrow  1

Dark-eyed Junco  14

White-crowned Sparrow  1

Northern Cardinal  1

American Goldfinch  1

 

View this checklist online at
http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S25804719

 

Good birding!

Willie

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[nysbirds-l] Cave Swallows - Golden Hill State Park

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

A little before 10:30 this morning, Celeste Morien and I had three swallows
flying right along the lakeshore at Golden Hill State Park in Niagara
County. I was able to get two in the scope and confirm that they were CAVE
SWALLOWS, noting the square tail tip, buffy throat, and pale rump. The third
swallow was likely the same species but we were unable to confirm that. Our
complete checklist follows.

 

Golden Hill SP, Niagara, New York, US

Nov 12, 2015 8:43 AM - 1:43 PM

Protocol: Traveling

0.1 mile(s)

Comments: With Celeste Morien.  Submitted from eBird for iOS, version
1.1.3 Build 30

33 species (+2 other taxa)

 

Canada Goose  400

American Wigeon  1

Northern Pintail  3

Ring-necked Duck  1

Greater Scaup  4

White-winged Scoter  38

Surf/Black Scoter  1

Long-tailed Duck  134

Bufflehead  2

Common Goldeneye  21

Common Merganser  1

Red-breasted Merganser  403

Red-throated Loon  144

Common Loon  24

Horned Grebe  10

Red-necked Grebe  32 About 12 on the water and the rest in flight.

Double-crested Cormorant  1

Bonaparte's Gull  229

Ring-billed Gull  69

Herring Gull  91

Great Black-backed Gull  9

Blue Jay  4

American Crow  3

Cave Swallow  2 I noticed a swallow right in front of and above us and
got Celeste on it. It had a pale buffy throat, was darkish above, and had a
square tail. After it was past us I got it in the scope and could see that
it had a pale rump. Celeste noted another swallow with it and I got it in
the scope, eventually seeing a pale throat and rump, as well as similar size
and shape to the first swallow. Celeste then noted a third swallow with the
first two but I never saw that one.

swallow sp.  1 Celeste saw this bird in binoculars and said that it
looked similar to the Cave Swallows it was with but she could not see color
details.

Black-capped Chickadee  3

American Robin  2

European Starling  6

Cedar Waxwing  75

Snow Bunting  1

American Tree Sparrow  1

Dark-eyed Junco  14

White-crowned Sparrow  1

Northern Cardinal  1

American Goldfinch  1

 

View this checklist online at
http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S25804719

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

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[nysbirds-l] Cave Swallows - Golden Hill State Park

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

A little before 10:30 this morning, Celeste Morien and I had three swallows
flying right along the lakeshore at Golden Hill State Park in Niagara
County. I was able to get two in the scope and confirm that they were CAVE
SWALLOWS, noting the square tail tip, buffy throat, and pale rump. The third
swallow was likely the same species but we were unable to confirm that. Our
complete checklist follows.

 

Golden Hill SP, Niagara, New York, US

Nov 12, 2015 8:43 AM - 1:43 PM

Protocol: Traveling

0.1 mile(s)

Comments: With Celeste Morien.  Submitted from eBird for iOS, version
1.1.3 Build 30

33 species (+2 other taxa)

 

Canada Goose  400

American Wigeon  1

Northern Pintail  3

Ring-necked Duck  1

Greater Scaup  4

White-winged Scoter  38

Surf/Black Scoter  1

Long-tailed Duck  134

Bufflehead  2

Common Goldeneye  21

Common Merganser  1

Red-breasted Merganser  403

Red-throated Loon  144

Common Loon  24

Horned Grebe  10

Red-necked Grebe  32 About 12 on the water and the rest in flight.

Double-crested Cormorant  1

Bonaparte's Gull  229

Ring-billed Gull  69

Herring Gull  91

Great Black-backed Gull  9

Blue Jay  4

American Crow  3

Cave Swallow  2 I noticed a swallow right in front of and above us and
got Celeste on it. It had a pale buffy throat, was darkish above, and had a
square tail. After it was past us I got it in the scope and could see that
it had a pale rump. Celeste noted another swallow with it and I got it in
the scope, eventually seeing a pale throat and rump, as well as similar size
and shape to the first swallow. Celeste then noted a third swallow with the
first two but I never saw that one.

swallow sp.  1 Celeste saw this bird in binoculars and said that it
looked similar to the Cave Swallows it was with but she could not see color
details.

Black-capped Chickadee  3

American Robin  2

European Starling  6

Cedar Waxwing  75

Snow Bunting  1

American Tree Sparrow  1

Dark-eyed Junco  14

White-crowned Sparrow  1

Northern Cardinal  1

American Goldfinch  1

 

View this checklist online at
http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S25804719

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

Wilson, NY

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2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/

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RE:[nysbirds-l] [GeneseeBirds-L] Cave Swallows - Golden Hill State Park

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

Sorry, I forgot to say that the swallows were flying slowly east.

 

Willie

 

From: geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu
[mailto:geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu] On Behalf Of Bird observations
from western New York
Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2015 3:06 PM
To: geneseebird...@geneseo.edu; 'nysbirds-l'; 'David Suggs'
Subject: [GeneseeBirds-L] Cave Swallows - Golden Hill State Park

 

A little before 10:30 this morning, Celeste Morien and I had three swallows
flying right along the lakeshore at Golden Hill State Park in Niagara
County. I was able to get two in the scope and confirm that they were CAVE
SWALLOWS, noting the square tail tip, buffy throat, and pale rump. The third
swallow was likely the same species but we were unable to confirm that. Our
complete checklist follows.

 

Golden Hill SP, Niagara, New York, US

Nov 12, 2015 8:43 AM - 1:43 PM

Protocol: Traveling

0.1 mile(s)

Comments: With Celeste Morien.  Submitted from eBird for iOS, version
1.1.3 Build 30

33 species (+2 other taxa)

 

Canada Goose  400

American Wigeon  1

Northern Pintail  3

Ring-necked Duck  1

Greater Scaup  4

White-winged Scoter  38

Surf/Black Scoter  1

Long-tailed Duck  134

Bufflehead  2

Common Goldeneye  21

Common Merganser  1

Red-breasted Merganser  403

Red-throated Loon  144

Common Loon  24

Horned Grebe  10

Red-necked Grebe  32 About 12 on the water and the rest in flight.

Double-crested Cormorant  1

Bonaparte's Gull  229

Ring-billed Gull  69

Herring Gull  91

Great Black-backed Gull  9

Blue Jay  4

American Crow  3

Cave Swallow  2 I noticed a swallow right in front of and above us and
got Celeste on it. It had a pale buffy throat, was darkish above, and had a
square tail. After it was past us I got it in the scope and could see that
it had a pale rump. Celeste noted another swallow with it and I got it in
the scope, eventually seeing a pale throat and rump, as well as similar size
and shape to the first swallow. Celeste then noted a third swallow with the
first two but I never saw that one.

swallow sp.  1 Celeste saw this bird in binoculars and said that it
looked similar to the Cave Swallows it was with but she could not see color
details.

Black-capped Chickadee  3

American Robin  2

European Starling  6

Cedar Waxwing  75

Snow Bunting  1

American Tree Sparrow  1

Dark-eyed Junco  14

White-crowned Sparrow  1

Northern Cardinal  1

American Goldfinch  1

 

View this checklist online at
http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S25804719

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

Wilson, NY

dannapotterATroadrunner.com

http://www.betsypottersart.com <http://www.betsypottersart.com/> 

2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/

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[nysbirds-l] Montezuma teal

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

I have posted some digiscoped photos of the possible Cinnamon Teal at
Montezuma NWR to my Flickr site. They were taken Monday afternoon.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/

 

The teal was seen again today. ID comments on the teal (Cinnamon or
Blue-winged X Cinnamon hybrid) are welcomed.

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

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2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/

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[nysbirds-l] Montezuma teal

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

I have posted some digiscoped photos of the possible Cinnamon Teal at
Montezuma NWR to my Flickr site. They were taken Monday afternoon.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/

 

The teal was seen again today. ID comments on the teal (Cinnamon or
Blue-winged X Cinnamon hybrid) are welcomed.

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

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[nysbirds-l] Cinnamon Teal at Montezuma NWR

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

ebird/view/checklist?subID=S25665827
- Media: 5 Photos
- Comments: "Very rare, found earlier today by James Osborn.
Transitional male in back of Larue's, only visible from Seneca Trail looking
north."

 

Cinnamon Teal (Anas cyanoptera) (1)
- Reported Nov 01, 2015 12:32 by J Gary Kohlenberg
- Montezuma NWR--Wildlife Drive, Seneca, New York
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8=p=13=42.9817483,-76.7353284=42.9817
483,-76.7353284
- Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S25662994
- Comments: "***Mega. Found by Jim Osborn, reported by Bob McGuire and Lang
Elliot at LaRue's Lagoon. Jay and Livia picked it out from the Seneca Trail.
Associating regularly with female Blue-winged Teal. Several times
interacting in what seemed like courtship behavior. It spent the hour we
observed it swimming and feeding in the SE corner of the lagoon best visible
from the Seneca Trail. Many times view was blocked by a small grass clump or
the cattails. Looked like transitional plumage male, rich cinnamon colored,
but not as deeply uniform or smooth as full breeding plumage. Deep black
bill looked slightly larger than BWTE but may have been misleading due to
contrast. Blue over white wing patch with green speculum. A small light hip
patch led to some discussion of a possible hybrid, but transition plumage
made other areas of the sides look light in places. Smooth plain cinnamon
face looked good for CITE. At about 2:30 it flew with others across the
wildlife drive to the main pool near the road. 
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/vBQgtDEcA8WeXpYBRzfwzp7zsaTmuBgy
rll9pd5_zCE?featembedwebsite">https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UdzjgCh2qMY/VjaeJ2tdSmI/Bqs/
9Yqc0eQAQ5A/s640-Ic42/IMG_2744.JPG" />
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Nj5vfc1IwTXzjatXZ1B-WZ7zsaTmuBgy
rll9pd5_zCE?featembedwebsite">https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lCjSnqla5Vw/VjaeTJ9V7VI/Bq8/
kiS6CGIFExU/s640-Ic42/IMG_2749.JPG" />
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/NgGi__2GXEoLzLW3L7yHyp7zsaTmuBgy
rll9pd5_zCE?featembedwebsite">https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S7HYQsqu9C0/VjaeC31u_ZI/Bqc/
fam2U8xgCPY/s640-Ic42/IMG_2752.JPG" />
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/92T8RakJLAh2DO3A99LN6p7zsaTmuBgy
rll9pd5_zCE?featembedwebsite">https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4RifyES7okw/VjaeF3zZzpI/Bqk/
JulyayVqxNo/s640-Ic42/IMG_2741.JPG" />"

 

 

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Betsy Potter

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dannapotterATroadrunner.com

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2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/

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[nysbirds-l] Cinnamon Teal at Montezuma NWR

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

ebird/view/checklist?subID=S25665827
- Media: 5 Photos
- Comments: "Very rare, found earlier today by James Osborn.
Transitional male in back of Larue's, only visible from Seneca Trail looking
north."

 

Cinnamon Teal (Anas cyanoptera) (1)
- Reported Nov 01, 2015 12:32 by J Gary Kohlenberg
- Montezuma NWR--Wildlife Drive, Seneca, New York
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8=p=13=42.9817483,-76.7353284=42.9817
483,-76.7353284
- Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S25662994
- Comments: "***Mega. Found by Jim Osborn, reported by Bob McGuire and Lang
Elliot at LaRue's Lagoon. Jay and Livia picked it out from the Seneca Trail.
Associating regularly with female Blue-winged Teal. Several times
interacting in what seemed like courtship behavior. It spent the hour we
observed it swimming and feeding in the SE corner of the lagoon best visible
from the Seneca Trail. Many times view was blocked by a small grass clump or
the cattails. Looked like transitional plumage male, rich cinnamon colored,
but not as deeply uniform or smooth as full breeding plumage. Deep black
bill looked slightly larger than BWTE but may have been misleading due to
contrast. Blue over white wing patch with green speculum. A small light hip
patch led to some discussion of a possible hybrid, but transition plumage
made other areas of the sides look light in places. Smooth plain cinnamon
face looked good for CITE. At about 2:30 it flew with others across the
wildlife drive to the main pool near the road. 
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/vBQgtDEcA8WeXpYBRzfwzp7zsaTmuBgy
rll9pd5_zCE?featembedwebsite">https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UdzjgCh2qMY/VjaeJ2tdSmI/Bqs/
9Yqc0eQAQ5A/s640-Ic42/IMG_2744.JPG" />
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Nj5vfc1IwTXzjatXZ1B-WZ7zsaTmuBgy
rll9pd5_zCE?featembedwebsite">https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lCjSnqla5Vw/VjaeTJ9V7VI/Bq8/
kiS6CGIFExU/s640-Ic42/IMG_2749.JPG" />
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/NgGi__2GXEoLzLW3L7yHyp7zsaTmuBgy
rll9pd5_zCE?featembedwebsite">https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S7HYQsqu9C0/VjaeC31u_ZI/Bqc/
fam2U8xgCPY/s640-Ic42/IMG_2752.JPG" />
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/92T8RakJLAh2DO3A99LN6p7zsaTmuBgy
rll9pd5_zCE?featembedwebsite">https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4RifyES7okw/VjaeF3zZzpI/Bqk/
JulyayVqxNo/s640-Ic42/IMG_2741.JPG" />"

 

 

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Betsy Potter

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2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/

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[nysbirds-l] Purple Sandpiper - Wilson

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

While lake-watching in Wilson, Niagara County, this morning, a PURPLE
SANDPIPER landed on the pier. Unfortunately, it did not stay long enough for
a photo though I had a good look. This is the earliest Purple Sandpiper I
have ever seen in the region, and amazingly, the first I have ever seen on
Lake Ontario. A SNOW BUNTING also stopped on the pier and spent a while
feeding there. It was a decent flight today, with Red-breasted Mergansers
reaching 693 individuals, my highest count by far this fall. Common
Goldeneye, Bufflehead, and Bonaparte's Gulls also reached seasonal highs for
this lake-watch site.

 

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Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

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2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/

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[nysbirds-l] Purple Sandpiper - Wilson

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

While lake-watching in Wilson, Niagara County, this morning, a PURPLE
SANDPIPER landed on the pier. Unfortunately, it did not stay long enough for
a photo though I had a good look. This is the earliest Purple Sandpiper I
have ever seen in the region, and amazingly, the first I have ever seen on
Lake Ontario. A SNOW BUNTING also stopped on the pier and spent a while
feeding there. It was a decent flight today, with Red-breasted Mergansers
reaching 693 individuals, my highest count by far this fall. Common
Goldeneye, Bufflehead, and Bonaparte's Gulls also reached seasonal highs for
this lake-watch site.

 

Here's my eBird checklist:

http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S25629274

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

Wilson, NY

dannapotterATroadrunner.com

http://www.betsypottersart.com <http://www.betsypottersart.com/> 

2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/

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[nysbirds-l] Wind Birds on the Niagara River

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

With strong SW winds forecast to blow today, several birders made their way
to the beginning of the Niagara River in Buffalo-Fort Erie. Lots of nice
birds today. Following are what I heard about in addition to what we saw in
the area:

 

2+ Red Phalaropes, found by Rick Bacher(?), at the Black Rock Canal at the
north end of Squaw Island

1 Sabine's Gull, found by Jim Pawlicki, which wound up at the Black Rock
Canal at the north end of Squaw Island

2+ Little Gulls

4+ jaegers (the three we saw were all Parasitics, spotted by Jim)

2+ Common Terns

A few thousand diving ducks of several common species

 

Further downriver, below Niagara Falls, Betsy and I had a juvenile SABINE'S
GULL. It was across from the American Falls. At the roosting rocks at
Devil's Hole State Park, there were one or two LITTLE GULLS. At Artpark
(between the Lewiston-Queenston bridge and the Queenston boat ramp), there
were at least two LITTLE GULLS.

 

Good birding!

Willie

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[nysbirds-l] Wind Birds on the Niagara River

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

With strong SW winds forecast to blow today, several birders made their way
to the beginning of the Niagara River in Buffalo-Fort Erie. Lots of nice
birds today. Following are what I heard about in addition to what we saw in
the area:

 

2+ Red Phalaropes, found by Rick Bacher(?), at the Black Rock Canal at the
north end of Squaw Island

1 Sabine's Gull, found by Jim Pawlicki, which wound up at the Black Rock
Canal at the north end of Squaw Island

2+ Little Gulls

4+ jaegers (the three we saw were all Parasitics, spotted by Jim)

2+ Common Terns

A few thousand diving ducks of several common species

 

Further downriver, below Niagara Falls, Betsy and I had a juvenile SABINE'S
GULL. It was across from the American Falls. At the roosting rocks at
Devil's Hole State Park, there were one or two LITTLE GULLS. At Artpark
(between the Lewiston-Queenston bridge and the Queenston boat ramp), there
were at least two LITTLE GULLS.

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

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[nysbirds-l] BOS Lake Ontario Plain Field Trip - Oct 24th

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

Betsy Potter and I led the BOS field trip today in eastern Niagara and
western Orleans counties. It was a fun group that started with 19 people.
Our first stop was Barker Bicentennial Park where we watched the lake for an
hour and a half. Part of that time was also spent along the road, watching
flocks of PINE SISKINS fly by. Our rough tally was 800(!!!) in several large
flocks. Among the many Canada Geese on the lake were three SNOW GEESE
(spotted by Kevin Rybczynski as they flew in) and two CACKLING GEESE.
Movement on the lake, however, was pretty light. A BUFFLEHEAD, three COMMON
GOLDENEYE, a RED-THROATED LOON, two RED-NECKED GREBES, and an adult BALD
EAGLE were among the less common species seen.

 

At Golden Hill State Park, our walk did not produce the hoped-for Fox
Sparrow, mostly just WHITE-THROATED SPARROWS and some skulking HERMIT
THRUSHES. Another look on the lake here produced some new species of
dabbling ducks - Northern Pintail, Gadwall, and American Wigeon. It also
produced the rarest bird of the day which, unfortunately, was only seen by
the spotter, Dean DiTommaso, myself, and one or two others. It was a female
KING EIDER, which flew by with White-winged Scoters.

 

A stop next to a brushy area along Marshall Road in the Town of Yates was
quite birdy, with House Sparrow and House Finch, Chipping, White-throated,
White-crowned, two AMERICAN TREE and one FOX sparrows, and Dark-eyed Juncos,
as well as Cedar Waxwings. Another try looking over the lake at Shadigee
produced a nice mixed raft of dabblers with many Mallards, two Black Ducks,
two Pintail, two Gadwall, and 10 Wigeon. We counted a very conservative 50
COMMON LOONS sitting on the water here with the chop preventing us from
attaining a higher total. Many of these were out where there was a large
feeding frenzy of gulls (over 100) and we were hopeful that this might
attract a jaeger. That wish went unfulfilled, however.

 

Our last stop, with just a few stragglers still braving the rain, was at the
Lyndonville Pond [called Johnson Creek (Lyndonville) in eBird]. There, we
had two SNOW GEESE, one BLUE GOOSE, and one intermediate type Snow Goose.
Also here were four BUFFLEHEAD, three HOODED MERGANSERS, and two WOOD DUCKS.

 

Although the day was shortened somewhat by the rain, it felt full and
satisfying.

 

Good birding!

Willie

P.S. Thanks to Kimberly Sucy for the report of a NORTHERN SHRIKE near
Iroquois NWR. Several of our group were headed home in that direction so
they made a try for it and I heard that at least some were successful.

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Betsy Potter

Wilson, NY

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[nysbirds-l] BOS Lake Ontario Plain Field Trip - Oct 24th

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

Betsy Potter and I led the BOS field trip today in eastern Niagara and
western Orleans counties. It was a fun group that started with 19 people.
Our first stop was Barker Bicentennial Park where we watched the lake for an
hour and a half. Part of that time was also spent along the road, watching
flocks of PINE SISKINS fly by. Our rough tally was 800(!!!) in several large
flocks. Among the many Canada Geese on the lake were three SNOW GEESE
(spotted by Kevin Rybczynski as they flew in) and two CACKLING GEESE.
Movement on the lake, however, was pretty light. A BUFFLEHEAD, three COMMON
GOLDENEYE, a RED-THROATED LOON, two RED-NECKED GREBES, and an adult BALD
EAGLE were among the less common species seen.

 

At Golden Hill State Park, our walk did not produce the hoped-for Fox
Sparrow, mostly just WHITE-THROATED SPARROWS and some skulking HERMIT
THRUSHES. Another look on the lake here produced some new species of
dabbling ducks - Northern Pintail, Gadwall, and American Wigeon. It also
produced the rarest bird of the day which, unfortunately, was only seen by
the spotter, Dean DiTommaso, myself, and one or two others. It was a female
KING EIDER, which flew by with White-winged Scoters.

 

A stop next to a brushy area along Marshall Road in the Town of Yates was
quite birdy, with House Sparrow and House Finch, Chipping, White-throated,
White-crowned, two AMERICAN TREE and one FOX sparrows, and Dark-eyed Juncos,
as well as Cedar Waxwings. Another try looking over the lake at Shadigee
produced a nice mixed raft of dabblers with many Mallards, two Black Ducks,
two Pintail, two Gadwall, and 10 Wigeon. We counted a very conservative 50
COMMON LOONS sitting on the water here with the chop preventing us from
attaining a higher total. Many of these were out where there was a large
feeding frenzy of gulls (over 100) and we were hopeful that this might
attract a jaeger. That wish went unfulfilled, however.

 

Our last stop, with just a few stragglers still braving the rain, was at the
Lyndonville Pond [called Johnson Creek (Lyndonville) in eBird]. There, we
had two SNOW GEESE, one BLUE GOOSE, and one intermediate type Snow Goose.
Also here were four BUFFLEHEAD, three HOODED MERGANSERS, and two WOOD DUCKS.

 

Although the day was shortened somewhat by the rain, it felt full and
satisfying.

 

Good birding!

Willie

P.S. Thanks to Kimberly Sucy for the report of a NORTHERN SHRIKE near
Iroquois NWR. Several of our group were headed home in that direction so
they made a try for it and I heard that at least some were successful.

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Betsy Potter

Wilson, NY

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[nysbirds-l] Fort Niagara SP - Niagara County

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

I birded Fort Niagara at the mouth of the Niagara River this morning and was
happy to see that some BONAPARTE'S GULLS have returned. There were also
numerous COMMON TERNS and one FORSTER'S TERN. A few Common Loons,
White-winged Scoters, Red-breasted Mergs, and a Red-necked Grebe were flying
by over the lake. Looking well upriver from the coast guard station, I found
a CANVASBACK sitting on a log with some Mallards. While trying for a closer
view of the Cannie, I came across a small flock of songbird migrants, which
included the standard fare.

 

My eBird checklist, with photos, is here:

http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S25331297

 

Good birding!

Willie

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[nysbirds-l] Fort Niagara SP - Niagara County

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

I birded Fort Niagara at the mouth of the Niagara River this morning and was
happy to see that some BONAPARTE'S GULLS have returned. There were also
numerous COMMON TERNS and one FORSTER'S TERN. A few Common Loons,
White-winged Scoters, Red-breasted Mergs, and a Red-necked Grebe were flying
by over the lake. Looking well upriver from the coast guard station, I found
a CANVASBACK sitting on a log with some Mallards. While trying for a closer
view of the Cannie, I came across a small flock of songbird migrants, which
included the standard fare.

 

My eBird checklist, with photos, is here:

http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S25331297

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

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2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/

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[nysbirds-l] In and around our yard in Wilson, Niagara County

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

Today was the best day in our yard this fall. A battalion of White-throated
Sparrows arrived this morning and brought with them one WHITE-CROWNED
SPARROW, one SWAMP SPARROW, and three LINCOLN'S SPARROWS. There were ten
species of warblers, highlighted by a rather late YELLOW WARBLER. Other
species were both kinglets, Gray-cheeked and Swainson's Thrushes, a
hummingbird, a BROWN CREEPER, and a YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER. Many posed
for photographs, which I embedded into my checklist, here:

http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S25161067

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

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[nysbirds-l] In and around our yard in Wilson, Niagara County

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

Today was the best day in our yard this fall. A battalion of White-throated
Sparrows arrived this morning and brought with them one WHITE-CROWNED
SPARROW, one SWAMP SPARROW, and three LINCOLN'S SPARROWS. There were ten
species of warblers, highlighted by a rather late YELLOW WARBLER. Other
species were both kinglets, Gray-cheeked and Swainson's Thrushes, a
hummingbird, a BROWN CREEPER, and a YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER. Many posed
for photographs, which I embedded into my checklist, here:

http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S25161067

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

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[nysbirds-l] Lark Sparrow - Greece, Monroe County, NY; Hamlin Beach Lake Watch

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

This morning Dave Tetlow found a LARK SPARROW with a big flock of Chipping
Sparrows in Greece, Monroe County. A group of five birders saw the bird in
the early afternoon in the same area, again with several Chipping Sparrows.
This is at the intersection of Hincher Road and Hogan Point Road. We saw it
along Hincher Road about 100 yards east of Hogan Point Road, then it flew to
Hogan Point Road, where we saw it briefly before losing it. This is all
private property so birders should stick to the roads. As far as I am aware,
the bird has only been seen close to the roads so this should not pose a
problem for finding the bird.

 

Hamlin Beach State Park off parking lot #4 had some nice birds flying by
this morning but the two best were before I arrived - a SABINE'S GULL (an
adult, I think) and an adult LONG-TAILED JAEGER. A FORSTER'S TERN came by
with a loose flock of 30+ Common Terns. RED-NECKED GREBES moved in
surprising numbers for mid September - around 40, I think. There were also
numbers of GREATER SCAUP, WHITE-WINGED SCOTER, NORTHERN PINTAIL, and
GREEN-WINGED TEAL. Lots of other species as well. A few that I saw were
MERLIN, RED-HEADED WOODPECKER, HORNED GREBE, and GADWALL.

 

Good birding!

Willie

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[nysbirds-l] Lark Sparrow - Greece, Monroe County, NY; Hamlin Beach Lake Watch

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

This morning Dave Tetlow found a LARK SPARROW with a big flock of Chipping
Sparrows in Greece, Monroe County. A group of five birders saw the bird in
the early afternoon in the same area, again with several Chipping Sparrows.
This is at the intersection of Hincher Road and Hogan Point Road. We saw it
along Hincher Road about 100 yards east of Hogan Point Road, then it flew to
Hogan Point Road, where we saw it briefly before losing it. This is all
private property so birders should stick to the roads. As far as I am aware,
the bird has only been seen close to the roads so this should not pose a
problem for finding the bird.

 

Hamlin Beach State Park off parking lot #4 had some nice birds flying by
this morning but the two best were before I arrived - a SABINE'S GULL (an
adult, I think) and an adult LONG-TAILED JAEGER. A FORSTER'S TERN came by
with a loose flock of 30+ Common Terns. RED-NECKED GREBES moved in
surprising numbers for mid September - around 40, I think. There were also
numbers of GREATER SCAUP, WHITE-WINGED SCOTER, NORTHERN PINTAIL, and
GREEN-WINGED TEAL. Lots of other species as well. A few that I saw were
MERLIN, RED-HEADED WOODPECKER, HORNED GREBE, and GADWALL.

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

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[nysbirds-l] Western Sandpiper - Tonawanda WMA, Niagara County

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

Joe Mitchell has just found a WESTERN SANDPIPER at West Wood Marsh,
Tonawanda WMA. 

 

West Wood Marsh and the dikes surrounding it are clearly visible on Google
Maps Earth view.

There are two ways to access the marsh:

1)  From Griswold/Ditch Road, about 2/3 mile north of Owen/Bartel Road,
there is a parking area on the east side of the road. Walk the dike east
about 1/3 mile to the dike that heads south along the west side of West Wood
Marsh.

2)  From Owen/Bartel Road, about 0.4 mile east of Griswold/Ditch Road,
there is space to park along the north side of the road. Walk north from
here on a small path about 100 yards onto the dike that runs along the south
side of West Wood Marsh.

 

Good luck!

Willie

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[nysbirds-l] Western Sandpiper - Tonawanda WMA, Niagara County

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

Joe Mitchell has just found a WESTERN SANDPIPER at West Wood Marsh,
Tonawanda WMA. 

 

West Wood Marsh and the dikes surrounding it are clearly visible on Google
Maps Earth view.

There are two ways to access the marsh:

1)  From Griswold/Ditch Road, about 2/3 mile north of Owen/Bartel Road,
there is a parking area on the east side of the road. Walk the dike east
about 1/3 mile to the dike that heads south along the west side of West Wood
Marsh.

2)  From Owen/Bartel Road, about 0.4 mile east of Griswold/Ditch Road,
there is space to park along the north side of the road. Walk north from
here on a small path about 100 yards onto the dike that runs along the south
side of West Wood Marsh.

 

Good luck!

Willie

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RE:[nysbirds-l] Osprey in New York

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

The Second Atlas of Breeding Birds in New York State by McGowan and Corwin has 
a map that shows Osprey breeding in every county, although in many of those 
counties it is only shown as "possible".  That was in 2008 and they are still 
increasing.

Cheers,
Willie D'Anna
Wilson, NY
dannapotter  roadrunner.com

Subject: Ospreys in NY
From: Rob Bierregaard 
Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2015 07:18:14 -0400
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Greetings NY Birders,
I’m working on revising the range map for Ospreys for the Birds of 
North America project. I’ve found that checking in to state birding listservs 
has been a productive way of gathering information for the project. 
Based on information from the state, my working map for NY has a 
breeding range from the Adirondacks down to the Finger Lakes, another in the 
west in Chautaugua and Cattaraugus Cos., another cluster in Sullivan Co., and 
finally just the very lowermost reaches of the Hudson Valley, and, of course, 
all of Long Island.
Given how much Ospreys have expanded their range in the past decade, I 
thought some of you might be aware of new pairs in the state. I was a little 
surprised not to see any records up the Hudson Valley.
Please let me know if you are aware of breeding pairs outside the areas 
described above. If you’d like, contact me off the list and I can send you a 
copy of my current version of the map.

Many thanks,

Rob Bierregaard
421 Cotswold Ln
Wynnewood, PA 19096
rbier...@gmail.com
http://www.ospreytrax.com/
704 516 4615 (c)



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RE:[nysbirds-l] Osprey in New York

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

The Second Atlas of Breeding Birds in New York State by McGowan and Corwin has 
a map that shows Osprey breeding in every county, although in many of those 
counties it is only shown as possible.  That was in 2008 and they are still 
increasing.

Cheers,
Willie D'Anna
Wilson, NY
dannapotter AT roadrunner.com

Subject: Ospreys in NY
From: Rob Bierregaard rbier...@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2015 07:18:14 -0400
X-Message-Number: 1

Greetings NY Birders,
I’m working on revising the range map for Ospreys for the Birds of 
North America project. I’ve found that checking in to state birding listservs 
has been a productive way of gathering information for the project. 
Based on information from the state, my working map for NY has a 
breeding range from the Adirondacks down to the Finger Lakes, another in the 
west in Chautaugua and Cattaraugus Cos., another cluster in Sullivan Co., and 
finally just the very lowermost reaches of the Hudson Valley, and, of course, 
all of Long Island.
Given how much Ospreys have expanded their range in the past decade, I 
thought some of you might be aware of new pairs in the state. I was a little 
surprised not to see any records up the Hudson Valley.
Please let me know if you are aware of breeding pairs outside the areas 
described above. If you’d like, contact me off the list and I can send you a 
copy of my current version of the map.

Many thanks,

Rob Bierregaard
421 Cotswold Ln
Wynnewood, PA 19096
rbier...@gmail.com
http://www.ospreytrax.com/
704 516 4615 (c)



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[nysbirds-l] Black-bellied Whistling-Duck - Wilson, Niagara County

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

I saw the Whistling-Duck around 2:30 this afternoon (Thursday). For the
first time that I know of, he was on the east side of the creek, on top of a
picnic table that was submerged in water up to the benches. Lake Ontario's
water level is high now and the spit of land that the duck likes to rest on
is under water. The duck was quite close and noticed me first, stretched its
neck out and made a few quiet whistles. I raised my camera for a shot
through a hole in the vegetation - it was going to be a frame-filler! Of
course, my battery chose that moment to die. By the time I went back to the
car for the spare and returned, he was on the water, across the creek where
the spit would be.

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

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[nysbirds-l] Black-bellied Whistling-Duck - Wilson, Niagara County

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

I saw the Whistling-Duck around 2:30 this afternoon (Thursday). For the
first time that I know of, he was on the east side of the creek, on top of a
picnic table that was submerged in water up to the benches. Lake Ontario's
water level is high now and the spit of land that the duck likes to rest on
is under water. The duck was quite close and noticed me first, stretched its
neck out and made a few quiet whistles. I raised my camera for a shot
through a hole in the vegetation - it was going to be a frame-filler! Of
course, my battery chose that moment to die. By the time I went back to the
car for the spare and returned, he was on the water, across the creek where
the spit would be.

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

Wilson, NY

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2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/

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RE:[nysbirds-l] [GeneseeBirds-L] Eurasion Collared-Doves and Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks - Wilson, Niagara County

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

A recent report of the Black-bellied Whistling Duck - it was seen by Karen
Lewis on Thursday, June 18th.

 

Good birding!

Willie

 

From: geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu
[mailto:geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu] On Behalf Of Bird observations
from western New York
Sent: Friday, June 19, 2015 3:57 PM
To: geneseebird...@geneseo.edu; 'David Suggs'; 'nysbirds-l'
Subject: [GeneseeBirds-L] Eurasion Collared-Doves and Black-bellied
Whistling-Ducks - Wilson, Niagara County

 

There are now two EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVES in Wilson, the second individual
discovered by Michael McBrien on Tuesday. Vicki Rothman and I were able to
see both of them today. Their activities are centered around the large
parking lot for the Boathouse Restaurant.  In addition, opposite the
entrance to the parking lot, there were five PINE SISKINS at a tube feeder.

 

We stopped at the mouth of Twelve Mile Creek to look for the Whistling-Duck
but only saw Mallards and a Mute Swan. It was about 1:30. The BBWD has not
been reported since Sunday but could still be in the area. I received a
second-hand report that a kayaker has seen the duck at various places well
up the creek, where it would be very difficult to see from shore.

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

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[nysbirds-l] Eurasion Collared-Doves and Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks - Wilson, Niagara County

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

There are now two EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVES in Wilson, the second individual
discovered by Michael McBrien on Tuesday. Vicki Rothman and I were able to
see both of them today. Their activities are centered around the large
parking lot for the Boathouse Restaurant.  In addition, opposite the
entrance to the parking lot, there were five PINE SISKINS at a tube feeder.

 

We stopped at the mouth of Twelve Mile Creek to look for the Whistling-Duck
but only saw Mallards and a Mute Swan. It was about 1:30. The BBWD has not
been reported since Sunday but could still be in the area. I received a
second-hand report that a kayaker has seen the duck at various places well
up the creek, where it would be very difficult to see from shore.

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

Wilson, NY

dannapotterATroadrunner.com

http://www.betsypottersart.com <http://www.betsypottersart.com/> 

2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/

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RE:[nysbirds-l] [GeneseeBirds-L] Eurasion Collared-Doves and Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks - Wilson, Niagara County

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

A recent report of the Black-bellied Whistling Duck - it was seen by Karen
Lewis on Thursday, June 18th.

 

Good birding!

Willie

 

From: geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu
[mailto:geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu] On Behalf Of Bird observations
from western New York
Sent: Friday, June 19, 2015 3:57 PM
To: geneseebird...@geneseo.edu; 'David Suggs'; 'nysbirds-l'
Subject: [GeneseeBirds-L] Eurasion Collared-Doves and Black-bellied
Whistling-Ducks - Wilson, Niagara County

 

There are now two EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVES in Wilson, the second individual
discovered by Michael McBrien on Tuesday. Vicki Rothman and I were able to
see both of them today. Their activities are centered around the large
parking lot for the Boathouse Restaurant.  In addition, opposite the
entrance to the parking lot, there were five PINE SISKINS at a tube feeder.

 

We stopped at the mouth of Twelve Mile Creek to look for the Whistling-Duck
but only saw Mallards and a Mute Swan. It was about 1:30. The BBWD has not
been reported since Sunday but could still be in the area. I received a
second-hand report that a kayaker has seen the duck at various places well
up the creek, where it would be very difficult to see from shore.

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

Wilson, NY

dannapotterATroadrunner.com

http://www.betsypottersart.com http://www.betsypottersart.com/ 

2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/

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[nysbirds-l] Eurasion Collared-Doves and Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks - Wilson, Niagara County

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

There are now two EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVES in Wilson, the second individual
discovered by Michael McBrien on Tuesday. Vicki Rothman and I were able to
see both of them today. Their activities are centered around the large
parking lot for the Boathouse Restaurant.  In addition, opposite the
entrance to the parking lot, there were five PINE SISKINS at a tube feeder.

 

We stopped at the mouth of Twelve Mile Creek to look for the Whistling-Duck
but only saw Mallards and a Mute Swan. It was about 1:30. The BBWD has not
been reported since Sunday but could still be in the area. I received a
second-hand report that a kayaker has seen the duck at various places well
up the creek, where it would be very difficult to see from shore.

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

Wilson, NY

dannapotterATroadrunner.com

http://www.betsypottersart.com http://www.betsypottersart.com/ 

2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/

Odenates: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/sets/72157653377711578

 

 


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[nysbirds-l] Collared-Dove, Whistling-Duck - Wilson, Niagara County

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

The EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVE was found easily this morning around 10:15. It
was on the edge of the large parking lot for the Boathouse Restaurant.
Today, it stayed close to the restaurant and even perched on someone's
balcony railing close to eye-level. As usual, it sang several times as well.
There are several Mourning Doves in the area and I still don't know what
species, if any, it is mated with. It has been seen chasing and possibly
courting a Mourning Dove but today it showed no interest in the other doves
while I was there.

 

The BLACK-BELLIED WHISTLING-DUCK was also easy to find at its usual haunt on
the west branch of Twelve Mile Creek. It seems to hang out in a relatively
small area between the dock with the banner and the spit of land just before
Lake Ontario - these areas are on the west half of the creek. Today I
watched from Wilson-Tuscarora State Park, directly across the creek from the
duck. It would have been visible but more distant from the town boat ramp,
accessed from the west side of the creek, as well. 

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

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[nysbirds-l] Black-bellied Whistling-Duck and Eurasian Collared-Dove - Wilson, Niagara County, Thursday

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

Both birds are present this morning in locations as recently posted. The
COLLARED-DOVE had not been reported in nearly a month when it was seen
yesterday in essentially the same area it had been seen before. Today it was
on the picnic shelter and a lamp post near the swimming pool (adjacent to
the large parking lot) as well as on wires and a large horse chestnut tree
just across Harbor Street from the picnic shelter.

 

The WHISTLING-DUCK flew in from the south about 8:30 (first spotted by Tom
Kerr) and sat on a dock on the west side of the creek. We had good light at
only a modest distance looking from across the creek.

 

Collared-Dove directions as previously posted:

On the corner of Ontario St and Harbor St in the Village of Wilson, is a
large parking lot for the Wilson Boathouse Restaurant and the Wilson Harbor
Front (a few shops). You can park in this lot. The bird was singing from
atop the large picnic shelter with several picnic tables stacked up under it
on the south side of the parking lot. According to Google Maps, this is at
57 Harbor Street, coordinates are 43.316830, -78.833611

 

Whistling-Duck directions as previously posted:

The location is the west branch of Twelve Mile Creek just before it empties
into Lake Ontario in the Town of Wilson, Niagara County. You can view the
bird from the Town boat docks on Riverview Drive (west side of the creek) or
from the northwest corner of Wilson-Tuscarora State Park (east side of the
creek). There is also a pair of Mute Swans with cygnets in the area and
various herons (Green, Great Blue, Black-crowned Night-Heron). The bird was
in a cove of sorts on the west side of the creek just before Lake Ontario.
In the late afternoon, the lighting is better from the boat docks though the
bird is more distant than it would be from the park.

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

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[nysbirds-l] Black-bellied Whistling Duck - Wilson, Niagara County

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

A photo posted to Facebook was seen by Brett Ewald, who called us about it.
I called the photographer, Charlie Horton, who lives in Wilson and found out
the location from him. Betsy and I went over immediately and found the bird
within a couple of minutes. It turns out this bird has been here since last
Thursday, only four miles from our home!

 

The location is the west branch of Twelve Mile Creek just before it empties
into Lake Ontario in the Town of Wilson, Niagara County. You can view the
bird from the Town boat docks on Riverview Drive (west side of the creek) or
from the northwest corner of Wilson-Tuscarora State Park (east side of the
creek). There was a Mallard nearby but I don't know how closely they are
associating. There is also a pair of Mute Swans with cygnets in the area and
various herons (Green, Great Blue, Black-crowned Night-Heron). The bird was
in a cove of sorts on the west side of the creek just before Lake Ontario.
In the late afternoon, the lighting is better from the boat docks though the
bird is more distant than it would be from the park.

 

Good luck to all who try for this bird!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

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2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/

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[nysbirds-l] Black-bellied Whistling Duck - Wilson, Niagara County

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

A photo posted to Facebook was seen by Brett Ewald, who called us about it.
I called the photographer, Charlie Horton, who lives in Wilson and found out
the location from him. Betsy and I went over immediately and found the bird
within a couple of minutes. It turns out this bird has been here since last
Thursday, only four miles from our home!

 

The location is the west branch of Twelve Mile Creek just before it empties
into Lake Ontario in the Town of Wilson, Niagara County. You can view the
bird from the Town boat docks on Riverview Drive (west side of the creek) or
from the northwest corner of Wilson-Tuscarora State Park (east side of the
creek). There was a Mallard nearby but I don't know how closely they are
associating. There is also a pair of Mute Swans with cygnets in the area and
various herons (Green, Great Blue, Black-crowned Night-Heron). The bird was
in a cove of sorts on the west side of the creek just before Lake Ontario.
In the late afternoon, the lighting is better from the boat docks though the
bird is more distant than it would be from the park.

 

Good luck to all who try for this bird!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

Wilson, NY

dannapotterATroadrunner.com

http://www.betsypottersart.com http://www.betsypottersart.com/ 

2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/

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[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Collared-Dove - Wilson, Niagara County

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

The EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVE continues at the Wilson Boathouse Restaurant.
This is an easy bird to get. I arrived at 2:00, got out of the car,
immediately heard the bird singing, followed the song, then easily saw the
bird, which sat as I took a couple of photos.

 

DIRECTIONS:

On the corner of Ontario St and Harbor St in the Village of Wilson, is a
large parking lot for the Wilson Boathouse Restaurant and the Wilson Harbor
Front (a few shops). You can park in this lot. The bird was singing from
atop the large picnic shelter with several picnic tables stacked up under it
on the south side of the parking lot.  It also sings from the adjacent
property to the southwest. According to Google Maps, this is at 57 Harbor
Street, coordinates are 43.316830, -78.833611

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

Wilson, NY

dannapotterATroadrunner.com

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2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/

Odenates: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/dragonflies

 


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[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Collared-Dove - Wilson, Niagara County

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

The EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVE continues at the Wilson Boathouse Restaurant.
This is an easy bird to get. I arrived at 2:00, got out of the car,
immediately heard the bird singing, followed the song, then easily saw the
bird, which sat as I took a couple of photos.

 

DIRECTIONS:

On the corner of Ontario St and Harbor St in the Village of Wilson, is a
large parking lot for the Wilson Boathouse Restaurant and the Wilson Harbor
Front (a few shops). You can park in this lot. The bird was singing from
atop the large picnic shelter with several picnic tables stacked up under it
on the south side of the parking lot.  It also sings from the adjacent
property to the southwest. According to Google Maps, this is at 57 Harbor
Street, coordinates are 43.316830, -78.833611

 

Good birding!

Willie

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dannapotterATroadrunner.com

http://www.betsypottersart.com http://www.betsypottersart.com/ 

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[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Collared-Dove - Wilson, Niagara County

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

We were at the Wilson piers this morning when Betsy heard what sounded like
a distant EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVE. I was out on the pier so she came and got
me, then we headed in the direction where she heard the sound come from.
Shortly, I saw a largish pale dove flying a couple hundred yards from us but
it soon was out of sight. We headed in the direction of my sighting but we
were not hearing the song at all. Finally, we both heard it and then found
it on the top of a large picnic shelter. I got some shots off before it flew
southwest along the harbor, chasing a pair of Mourning Doves. We tried to
refind it but most of the access is on private property, so we wound up
coming back and had the bird again on the same shelter, singing.

 

This bird may have been in the area for about a year now and possibly
longer. Last May, Betsy heard and saw one on the west end of the harbor at
Wilson-Tuscarora State Park. This past late Dec-early Jan, one was
photographed at a feeding station 0.6 miles east of today's location.

 

DIRECTIONS:

On the corner of Ontario St and Harbor St in the Village of Wilson, is a
large parking lot for the Wilson Boathouse Restaurant and the Wilson Harbor
Front (a few shops). You can park in this lot. The bird was singing from
atop the large picnic shelter with several picnic tables stacked up under it
on the south side of the parking lot. According to Google Maps, this is at
57 Harbor Street, coordinates are 43.316830, -78.833611

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

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dannapotterATroadrunner.com

http://www.betsypottersart.com <http://www.betsypottersart.com/> 

2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/

Odenates: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/dragonflies

 


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[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Collared-Dove - Wilson, Niagara County

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

We were at the Wilson piers this morning when Betsy heard what sounded like
a distant EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVE. I was out on the pier so she came and got
me, then we headed in the direction where she heard the sound come from.
Shortly, I saw a largish pale dove flying a couple hundred yards from us but
it soon was out of sight. We headed in the direction of my sighting but we
were not hearing the song at all. Finally, we both heard it and then found
it on the top of a large picnic shelter. I got some shots off before it flew
southwest along the harbor, chasing a pair of Mourning Doves. We tried to
refind it but most of the access is on private property, so we wound up
coming back and had the bird again on the same shelter, singing.

 

This bird may have been in the area for about a year now and possibly
longer. Last May, Betsy heard and saw one on the west end of the harbor at
Wilson-Tuscarora State Park. This past late Dec-early Jan, one was
photographed at a feeding station 0.6 miles east of today's location.

 

DIRECTIONS:

On the corner of Ontario St and Harbor St in the Village of Wilson, is a
large parking lot for the Wilson Boathouse Restaurant and the Wilson Harbor
Front (a few shops). You can park in this lot. The bird was singing from
atop the large picnic shelter with several picnic tables stacked up under it
on the south side of the parking lot. According to Google Maps, this is at
57 Harbor Street, coordinates are 43.316830, -78.833611

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

Wilson, NY

dannapotterATroadrunner.com

http://www.betsypottersart.com http://www.betsypottersart.com/ 

2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/

Odenates: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/dragonflies

 


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[nysbirds-l] FW: [GeneseeBirds-L] Neotropic Cormorant - not seen Sunday morning

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

This is the only report that I have seen for today.

 

Willie

 

From: geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu
[mailto:geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu] On Behalf Of Bird observations
from western New York
Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2015 1:08 PM
To: geneseebird...@geneseo.edu
Cc: David Suggs
Subject: [GeneseeBirds-L] Neotropic Cormorant - not seen Sunday morning

 

The cormorant was not present between 7 and 11:45 this morning at Van Buren
Rd. pond or elsewhere. Several birders were checking besides me.  

 

Iceland Gull and Lesser Black-backed Gull (Tim Lenz), hundreds of RB
Mergansers, 1 WW Scoter, and plenty of swallows over the lake including at
least one Bank Swallow at Lake Erie State Park.

120+ cormorants off Lake Erie State Park.

More at Dunkirk Harbor. 

Tim had 2 Forster's Terns near the Lighthouse at Pt Gratiot.

 

Mike Morgante

 

 

From: geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu
[mailto:geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu] On Behalf Of Bird observations
from western New York
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2015 11:56 PM
To: Genesee Birds
Subject: [GeneseeBirds-L] Neotropic Cormorant - Saturday 4/25

 

The Neotropic Cormorant was present again this morning (Saturday) at the
pond on Van Buren Rd. in the Chautauqua County town of Pomfret. It was first
observed around 7:30 am and remained at the pond until about 9:30 am when it
got up and flew off in the direction of Lake Erie. It returned to the pond
at around 10:45 am and stayed until maybe 11:05 am when most of the
cormorants flushed and circled the pond several times before flying off to
the south (more inland). Though several birders were present throughout the
afternoon (as late as 3:00 pm) and checked other area ponds there were no
positive reports of the cormorant the rest of the day. As per the reports
from Thursday and Friday, the Neotropic has had a pattern of leaving the
pond at different points throughout the day for varying periods of time
before returning, with sightings on Thursday and Friday not occurring past
around 5 pm. 
 
If anyone is out looking for this bird tomorrow (Sunday) please post any
pertinent updates to the Geneseebirds or NYSbirds listserves as there are
still many birders looking for this great rarity. Directions to the pond,
previously posted by Willie D'Anna, are below.
 
Joe Mitchell
josephcmitch...@gmail.com
 
DIRECTIONS:

The locations were near Lake Erie between the Dunkirk-Fredonia exit and the

Westfield exit from the NYS Thruway. If coming from the north, exit at

Dunkirk-Fredonia and turn left onto NY 60. In 0.6 miles, turn right onto Rt

20 (heading southwest). In 1.4 miles, turn right onto Temple Street in

Fredonia. In 1.1 miles turn left onto Matteson, across from SUNY Fredonia.
Matteson eventually becomes Van Buren Road. In 2.5 miles from Temple Street,

the pond will be in your right. Lake Erie S.P. is about two miles southwest

of the pond.


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[nysbirds-l] FW: [GeneseeBirds-L] Neotropic Cormorant - Saturday 4/25

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

Forwarding for Joe Mitchell.

 

From: geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu
[mailto:geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu] On Behalf Of Bird observations
from western New York
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2015 11:56 PM
To: Genesee Birds
Subject: [GeneseeBirds-L] Neotropic Cormorant - Saturday 4/25

 

The Neotropic Cormorant was present again this morning (Saturday) at the
pond on Van Buren Rd. in the Chautauqua County town of Pomfret. It was first
observed around 7:30 am and remained at the pond until about 9:30 am when it
got up and flew off in the direction of Lake Erie. It returned to the pond
at around 10:45 am and stayed until maybe 11:05 am when most of the
cormorants flushed and circled the pond several times before flying off to
the south (more inland). Though several birders were present throughout the
afternoon (as late as 3:00 pm) and checked other area ponds there were no
positive reports of the cormorant the rest of the day. As per the reports
from Thursday and Friday, the Neotropic has had a pattern of leaving the
pond at different points throughout the day for varying periods of time
before returning, with sightings on Thursday and Friday not occurring past
around 5 pm. 
 
If anyone is out looking for this bird tomorrow (Sunday) please post any
pertinent updates to the Geneseebirds or NYSbirds listserves as there are
still many birders looking for this great rarity. Directions to the pond,
previously posted by Willie D'Anna, are below.
 
Joe Mitchell
josephcmitch...@gmail.com
 
DIRECTIONS:

The locations were near Lake Erie between the Dunkirk-Fredonia exit and the

Westfield exit from the NYS Thruway. If coming from the north, exit at

Dunkirk-Fredonia and turn left onto NY 60. In 0.6 miles, turn right onto Rt

20 (heading southwest). In 1.4 miles, turn right onto Temple Street in

Fredonia. In 1.1 miles turn left onto Matteson, across from SUNY Fredonia.
Matteson eventually becomes Van Buren Road. In 2.5 miles from Temple Street,

the pond will be in your right. Lake Erie S.P. is about two miles southwest

of the pond.




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[nysbirds-l] FW: [GeneseeBirds-L] Neotropic Cormorant - Saturday 4/25

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

Forwarding for Joe Mitchell.

 

From: geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu
[mailto:geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu] On Behalf Of Bird observations
from western New York
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2015 11:56 PM
To: Genesee Birds
Subject: [GeneseeBirds-L] Neotropic Cormorant - Saturday 4/25

 

The Neotropic Cormorant was present again this morning (Saturday) at the
pond on Van Buren Rd. in the Chautauqua County town of Pomfret. It was first
observed around 7:30 am and remained at the pond until about 9:30 am when it
got up and flew off in the direction of Lake Erie. It returned to the pond
at around 10:45 am and stayed until maybe 11:05 am when most of the
cormorants flushed and circled the pond several times before flying off to
the south (more inland). Though several birders were present throughout the
afternoon (as late as 3:00 pm) and checked other area ponds there were no
positive reports of the cormorant the rest of the day. As per the reports
from Thursday and Friday, the Neotropic has had a pattern of leaving the
pond at different points throughout the day for varying periods of time
before returning, with sightings on Thursday and Friday not occurring past
around 5 pm. 
 
If anyone is out looking for this bird tomorrow (Sunday) please post any
pertinent updates to the Geneseebirds or NYSbirds listserves as there are
still many birders looking for this great rarity. Directions to the pond,
previously posted by Willie D'Anna, are below.
 
Joe Mitchell
josephcmitch...@gmail.com
 
DIRECTIONS:

The locations were near Lake Erie between the Dunkirk-Fredonia exit and the

Westfield exit from the NYS Thruway. If coming from the north, exit at

Dunkirk-Fredonia and turn left onto NY 60. In 0.6 miles, turn right onto Rt

20 (heading southwest). In 1.4 miles, turn right onto Temple Street in

Fredonia. In 1.1 miles turn left onto Matteson, across from SUNY Fredonia.
Matteson eventually becomes Van Buren Road. In 2.5 miles from Temple Street,

the pond will be in your right. Lake Erie S.P. is about two miles southwest

of the pond.




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[nysbirds-l] FW: [GeneseeBirds-L] Neotropic Cormorant - not seen Sunday morning

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

This is the only report that I have seen for today.

 

Willie

 

From: geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu
[mailto:geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu] On Behalf Of Bird observations
from western New York
Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2015 1:08 PM
To: geneseebird...@geneseo.edu
Cc: David Suggs
Subject: [GeneseeBirds-L] Neotropic Cormorant - not seen Sunday morning

 

The cormorant was not present between 7 and 11:45 this morning at Van Buren
Rd. pond or elsewhere. Several birders were checking besides me.  

 

Iceland Gull and Lesser Black-backed Gull (Tim Lenz), hundreds of RB
Mergansers, 1 WW Scoter, and plenty of swallows over the lake including at
least one Bank Swallow at Lake Erie State Park.

120+ cormorants off Lake Erie State Park.

More at Dunkirk Harbor. 

Tim had 2 Forster's Terns near the Lighthouse at Pt Gratiot.

 

Mike Morgante

 

 

From: geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu
[mailto:geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu] On Behalf Of Bird observations
from western New York
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2015 11:56 PM
To: Genesee Birds
Subject: [GeneseeBirds-L] Neotropic Cormorant - Saturday 4/25

 

The Neotropic Cormorant was present again this morning (Saturday) at the
pond on Van Buren Rd. in the Chautauqua County town of Pomfret. It was first
observed around 7:30 am and remained at the pond until about 9:30 am when it
got up and flew off in the direction of Lake Erie. It returned to the pond
at around 10:45 am and stayed until maybe 11:05 am when most of the
cormorants flushed and circled the pond several times before flying off to
the south (more inland). Though several birders were present throughout the
afternoon (as late as 3:00 pm) and checked other area ponds there were no
positive reports of the cormorant the rest of the day. As per the reports
from Thursday and Friday, the Neotropic has had a pattern of leaving the
pond at different points throughout the day for varying periods of time
before returning, with sightings on Thursday and Friday not occurring past
around 5 pm. 
 
If anyone is out looking for this bird tomorrow (Sunday) please post any
pertinent updates to the Geneseebirds or NYSbirds listserves as there are
still many birders looking for this great rarity. Directions to the pond,
previously posted by Willie D'Anna, are below.
 
Joe Mitchell
josephcmitch...@gmail.com
 
DIRECTIONS:

The locations were near Lake Erie between the Dunkirk-Fredonia exit and the

Westfield exit from the NYS Thruway. If coming from the north, exit at

Dunkirk-Fredonia and turn left onto NY 60. In 0.6 miles, turn right onto Rt

20 (heading southwest). In 1.4 miles, turn right onto Temple Street in

Fredonia. In 1.1 miles turn left onto Matteson, across from SUNY Fredonia.
Matteson eventually becomes Van Buren Road. In 2.5 miles from Temple Street,

the pond will be in your right. Lake Erie S.P. is about two miles southwest

of the pond.


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[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon, others - Iroquois NWR

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

Betsy and I hit a couple of spots in the swamps today. When returning to our
car from Kumph Marsh, we ran into Glenn Adams and Pat Martin. Glenn had seen
a bird that he was unsure about but he had a photo, so he showed it to me.
It was a EURASIAN WIGEON, which he had seen from the Kanyoo Trail. Glenn
kindly offered to take us back there to try and see it, which we did.
Although photography was difficult as the bird was at the very far side of
the marsh now and often obscured by cattails (being short and having an
angled eyepiece can be a disadvantage when digiscoping), I studied the bird
carefully for any signs of American Wigeon genes. It looked like a pure
Eurasian to me. Thanks, Glenn! Pat Martin managed to see the wigeon in the
same location but from the Feeder Road by Kumph Marsh.

 

At Kumph Marsh there were two SANDHILL CRANES and out first YELLOW WARBLER
of the year was singing nearby. At home this morning were two PINE SISKINS
and a COMMON REDPOLL, the first of the latter we have seen since April 14th.
I watched the lake from the end of Rt 425 in the Village of Wilson this
morning. There was a good flight of both loons and BONAPARTE'S GULLS, 40
RED-NECKED GREBES, and a drake SURF SCOTER. My complete checklist from the
watch is here: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S23044358

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

Wilson, NY

dannapotterATroadrunner.com

http://www.betsypottersart.com <http://www.betsypottersart.com/> 

2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/

Odenates: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/dragonflies

 


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[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon, others - Iroquois NWR

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

Betsy and I hit a couple of spots in the swamps today. When returning to our
car from Kumph Marsh, we ran into Glenn Adams and Pat Martin. Glenn had seen
a bird that he was unsure about but he had a photo, so he showed it to me.
It was a EURASIAN WIGEON, which he had seen from the Kanyoo Trail. Glenn
kindly offered to take us back there to try and see it, which we did.
Although photography was difficult as the bird was at the very far side of
the marsh now and often obscured by cattails (being short and having an
angled eyepiece can be a disadvantage when digiscoping), I studied the bird
carefully for any signs of American Wigeon genes. It looked like a pure
Eurasian to me. Thanks, Glenn! Pat Martin managed to see the wigeon in the
same location but from the Feeder Road by Kumph Marsh.

 

At Kumph Marsh there were two SANDHILL CRANES and out first YELLOW WARBLER
of the year was singing nearby. At home this morning were two PINE SISKINS
and a COMMON REDPOLL, the first of the latter we have seen since April 14th.
I watched the lake from the end of Rt 425 in the Village of Wilson this
morning. There was a good flight of both loons and BONAPARTE'S GULLS, 40
RED-NECKED GREBES, and a drake SURF SCOTER. My complete checklist from the
watch is here: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S23044358

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

Wilson, NY

dannapotterATroadrunner.com

http://www.betsypottersart.com http://www.betsypottersart.com/ 

2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/

Odenates: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/dragonflies

 


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[nysbirds-l] Neotropic Cormorant - Friday

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

The Neotropic Cormorant was seen at the pond on Van Buren Road in the Town
of Pomfret by Gale VerHague, around 12:15.

 

DIRECTIONS:

The locations were near Lake Erie between the Dunkirk-Fredonia exit and the
Westfield exit from the NYS Thruway. If coming from the north, exit at
Dunkirk-Fredonia and turn left onto NY 60. In 0.6 miles, turn right onto Rt
20 (heading southwest). In 1.4 miles, turn right onto Temple Street in
Fredonia. In 1.1 miles turn left onto Matteson, across from SUNY Fredonia.
Matteson eventually becomes Van Buren Road. In 2.5 miles from Temple Street,
the pond will be in your right. Lake Erie S.P. is about two miles southwest
of the pond.

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

Wilson, NY

dannapotterATroadrunner.com

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[nysbirds-l] FW: [GeneseeBirds-L] Niagara River - A Wetland of importance...

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

I would encourage people to sign the petition at the link below to have the
Niagara River recognized as a Ramsar site. If you have ever been to the
Niagara River, you know how important it is to birds.

 

Willie D'Anna

Wilson, NY

 

From: geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu
[mailto:geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu] On Behalf Of Bird observations
from western New York
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2015 12:26 PM
To: geneseebird...@geneseo.edu
Subject: [GeneseeBirds-L] Wetland of importance...

 

Dear GeneseeBirds-L community.

 

Some of you may have seen Jess Hoelscher's letter in the Buffalo News
(pasted below) concerning a petition to have the Niagara River Corridor
designated as a wetland of international importance. On this Earth Day, I
encourage you to learn about the designation (http://www.ramsar.org/) and to
consider adding your name to this petition:
https://www.change.org/p/united-states-fish-wildlife-service-canadien-wildli
fe-service-nominate-the-niagara-river-corridor-for-a-ramsar-designation. 

 

Thanks for considering. For those who care to read it, Jesse's
aforementioned letter is below. -Chris

 

 

Designate Niagara River as wetland of importance

Western New York has access to 25 percent of the world's fresh water. One of
our most important resources, the Niagara River Corridor, supports 338
species of birds, 102 species of fish, 35 species of mammals and 734 species
of plants. It links the Great Lakes Erie and Ontario, and supports local
economies of tourism, manufacturing, technology and green energy, among
others. The corridor is important to our recreation, waste processing, power
generation, trans-shipment and drinking water.

So how do you, a local citizen eager to celebrate Earth Day, honor such an
important body of water in a productive way? By showing your support for
nominating the Niagara River Corridor as a Wetland of International
Importance, otherwise known as a Ramsar site. Signed in 1971 (the year after
Earth Day began), the Ramsar Convention is an intergovernmental treaty for
the conservation of wetlands. Such a designation not only increases funding,
attention and research to the area, but also marks international cooperation
and progression toward sustainable development.

Groups from the United States and Canada have been working hard to designate
the Niagara River Corridor as the newest wetland of international
importance. When designated, this will be the first transboundary (i.e.:
including two countries) Ramsar site in North America. Chances are, you want
to support your local environment, but might not have the time or resources
to do so. What you can easily do is search online for "SUNY Buffalo Ramsar
Niagara," navigate our page and click "Show Your Support." It's easy, takes
little time and allows you to voice your opinion that our water matters.

Benjamin Franklin said, "When the well's dry, we know the worth of water."
Let's take him for his word and work together to ensure our well never runs
dry.

Jesse Hoelscher

East Aurora

 

 

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Education Librarian

524 Lockwood Memorial Library

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY 14260

Phone: (716) 645-1323

Fax: (716) 645-3859

E-Mail: c...@buffalo.edu



For the sake of our songbirds,

please choose coffee that comes

from shade grown coffee plantations.

 

 


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[nysbirds-l] FW: [GeneseeBirds-L] Niagara River - A Wetland of importance...

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

I would encourage people to sign the petition at the link below to have the
Niagara River recognized as a Ramsar site. If you have ever been to the
Niagara River, you know how important it is to birds.

 

Willie D'Anna

Wilson, NY

 

From: geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu
[mailto:geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu] On Behalf Of Bird observations
from western New York
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2015 12:26 PM
To: geneseebird...@geneseo.edu
Subject: [GeneseeBirds-L] Wetland of importance...

 

Dear GeneseeBirds-L community.

 

Some of you may have seen Jess Hoelscher's letter in the Buffalo News
(pasted below) concerning a petition to have the Niagara River Corridor
designated as a wetland of international importance. On this Earth Day, I
encourage you to learn about the designation (http://www.ramsar.org/) and to
consider adding your name to this petition:
https://www.change.org/p/united-states-fish-wildlife-service-canadien-wildli
fe-service-nominate-the-niagara-river-corridor-for-a-ramsar-designation. 

 

Thanks for considering. For those who care to read it, Jesse's
aforementioned letter is below. -Chris

 

 

Designate Niagara River as wetland of importance

Western New York has access to 25 percent of the world's fresh water. One of
our most important resources, the Niagara River Corridor, supports 338
species of birds, 102 species of fish, 35 species of mammals and 734 species
of plants. It links the Great Lakes Erie and Ontario, and supports local
economies of tourism, manufacturing, technology and green energy, among
others. The corridor is important to our recreation, waste processing, power
generation, trans-shipment and drinking water.

So how do you, a local citizen eager to celebrate Earth Day, honor such an
important body of water in a productive way? By showing your support for
nominating the Niagara River Corridor as a Wetland of International
Importance, otherwise known as a Ramsar site. Signed in 1971 (the year after
Earth Day began), the Ramsar Convention is an intergovernmental treaty for
the conservation of wetlands. Such a designation not only increases funding,
attention and research to the area, but also marks international cooperation
and progression toward sustainable development.

Groups from the United States and Canada have been working hard to designate
the Niagara River Corridor as the newest wetland of international
importance. When designated, this will be the first transboundary (i.e.:
including two countries) Ramsar site in North America. Chances are, you want
to support your local environment, but might not have the time or resources
to do so. What you can easily do is search online for SUNY Buffalo Ramsar
Niagara, navigate our page and click Show Your Support. It's easy, takes
little time and allows you to voice your opinion that our water matters.

Benjamin Franklin said, When the well's dry, we know the worth of water.
Let's take him for his word and work together to ensure our well never runs
dry.

Jesse Hoelscher

East Aurora

 

 

--

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Education Librarian

524 Lockwood Memorial Library

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY 14260

Phone: (716) 645-1323

Fax: (716) 645-3859

E-Mail: c...@buffalo.edu



For the sake of our songbirds,

please choose coffee that comes

from shade grown coffee plantations.

 

 


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RE: [nysbirds-l] Neotropic Cormorant - Chatauqua County

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

After reading the post below this morning, Gale VerHague went out looking
for the NEOTROPIC CORMORANT and she found it(!) on Lake Erie at Lake Erie
State Park, just north of Brocton. This is about five miles from where Jim
Pawlicki first saw it this morning. She sent out a text alert to WNYBIRDS at
11:30. The bird flew a little after 1:00 but Sue Barth and Gale relocated it
about two miles away at a large pond on Van Buren Road (County Route 73) in
the Town of Pomfret. The bird left the pond twice for about 15 minutes each
time. As Celeste Morien and I raced down to try for the bird, Sue kept us
updated with texts. Three times our greatest fears were realized when she
told us that it had taken off. Twice our excitement reached new heights when
she said it had been refound. When we arrived, however, the bird was not
there. But somehow it snuck in and Greg Lawrence noticed it! It stayed for
the entire time we were there, about an hour. Mostly it sat on the grass on
the back side of the pond but it was also swimming around the pond. There
were 25 or so Double-crested Cormorants at the pond also.

 

Big kudos to Jim for identifying the bird while driving, something most
mortals would not even attempt, as well as for getting the word out. The
same to Gale for having the initiative to search for the bird and having in
mind good places to check. I think it's amazing that she found it twice
(with Sue's help the second time), miles apart.

 

Record shots will be up on my Flickr site shortly.

 

DIRECTIONS:

The locations were near Lake Erie between the Dunkirk-Fredonia exit and the
Westfield exit from the NYS Thruway. If coming from the north, exit at
Dunkirk-Fredonia and turn left onto NY 60. In 0.6 miles, turn right onto Rt
20 (heading southwest). In 1.4 miles, turn right onto Temple Street in
Fredonia. In 1.1 miles turn left onto Matteson, across from SUNY Fredonia.
Matteson eventually becomes Van Buren Road. In 2.5 miles from Temple Street,
the pond will be in your right. Lake Erie S.P. is about two miles southwest
of the pond.

 

Good birding!

Willie

 

From: bounce-119086408-15084...@list.cornell.edu
[mailto:bounce-119086408-15084...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Willie
D'Anna and Betsy Potter
Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2015 7:57 AM
To: geneseebird...@geneseo.edu; 'nysbirds-l'; 'David Suggs'
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Neotropic Cormorant - Fredonia, Chatauqua County

 

At 6:42 this morning, Jim Pawlicki texted to WNYBIRDS that he had an adult
NEOTROPIC CORMORANT while driving on the NYS Thruway. The bird was flying
WSW, basically following the Thruway, with a flock of 12 Double-crested
Cormorants. He pulled over onto the shoulder and got a look at the bird in
his binoculars, noting the white on the head. Fortunately, the flock flew
right over him when he was out of the car and he managed to get a record
shot of the flock with his cell phone. The photo shows a much smaller
cormorant. The location was along the I-90 between Temple Road and Brigham
Road in Fredonia. Barcelona Harbor would be a spot worth checking for this
bird. If there is a Chautauqua County birding list or facebook page, could
someone please cross-post this?

 

Earlier this month there was a Neotropic Cormorant in Hamilton, Ontario that
stayed for several days. Local birders have been looking for the species in
western NY. There are currently no accepted records of Neotropic Cormorant
in New York State. A record of one flying by Hamlin Beach SP a couple of
years ago, which was also photographed, is currently under review by the
committee.

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

Wilson, NY

dannapotterATroadrunner.com

http://www.betsypottersart.com <http://www.betsypottersart.com/> 

2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/

Big Year List:
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Odenates: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/dragonflies

 

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[nysbirds-l] Neotropic Cormorant - Fredonia, Chatauqua County

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

At 6:42 this morning, Jim Pawlicki texted to WNYBIRDS that he had an adult
NEOTROPIC CORMORANT while driving on the NYS Thruway. The bird was flying
WSW, basically following the Thruway, with a flock of 12 Double-crested
Cormorants. He pulled over onto the shoulder and got a look at the bird in
his binoculars, noting the white on the head. Fortunately, the flock flew
right over him when he was out of the car and he managed to get a record
shot of the flock with his cell phone. The photo shows a much smaller
cormorant. The location was along the I-90 between Temple Road and Brigham
Road in Fredonia. Barcelona Harbor would be a spot worth checking for this
bird. If there is a Chautauqua County birding list or facebook page, could
someone please cross-post this?

 

Earlier this month there was a Neotropic Cormorant in Hamilton, Ontario that
stayed for several days. Local birders have been looking for the species in
western NY. There are currently no accepted records of Neotropic Cormorant
in New York State. A record of one flying by Hamlin Beach SP a couple of
years ago, which was also photographed, is currently under review by the
committee.

 

Good birding!

Willie

-

Willie D'Anna

Betsy Potter

Wilson, NY

dannapotterATroadrunner.com

http://www.betsypottersart.com <http://www.betsypottersart.com/> 

2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/

Big Year List:
http://www.happtech.com/BigYearDanna/CurrentList/ShowCurrentListTable.aspx

Odenates: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/dragonflies

 


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RE: [nysbirds-l] Neotropic Cormorant - Chatauqua County

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

After reading the post below this morning, Gale VerHague went out looking
for the NEOTROPIC CORMORANT and she found it(!) on Lake Erie at Lake Erie
State Park, just north of Brocton. This is about five miles from where Jim
Pawlicki first saw it this morning. She sent out a text alert to WNYBIRDS at
11:30. The bird flew a little after 1:00 but Sue Barth and Gale relocated it
about two miles away at a large pond on Van Buren Road (County Route 73) in
the Town of Pomfret. The bird left the pond twice for about 15 minutes each
time. As Celeste Morien and I raced down to try for the bird, Sue kept us
updated with texts. Three times our greatest fears were realized when she
told us that it had taken off. Twice our excitement reached new heights when
she said it had been refound. When we arrived, however, the bird was not
there. But somehow it snuck in and Greg Lawrence noticed it! It stayed for
the entire time we were there, about an hour. Mostly it sat on the grass on
the back side of the pond but it was also swimming around the pond. There
were 25 or so Double-crested Cormorants at the pond also.

 

Big kudos to Jim for identifying the bird while driving, something most
mortals would not even attempt, as well as for getting the word out. The
same to Gale for having the initiative to search for the bird and having in
mind good places to check. I think it's amazing that she found it twice
(with Sue's help the second time), miles apart.

 

Record shots will be up on my Flickr site shortly.

 

DIRECTIONS:

The locations were near Lake Erie between the Dunkirk-Fredonia exit and the
Westfield exit from the NYS Thruway. If coming from the north, exit at
Dunkirk-Fredonia and turn left onto NY 60. In 0.6 miles, turn right onto Rt
20 (heading southwest). In 1.4 miles, turn right onto Temple Street in
Fredonia. In 1.1 miles turn left onto Matteson, across from SUNY Fredonia.
Matteson eventually becomes Van Buren Road. In 2.5 miles from Temple Street,
the pond will be in your right. Lake Erie S.P. is about two miles southwest
of the pond.

 

Good birding!

Willie

 

From: bounce-119086408-15084...@list.cornell.edu
[mailto:bounce-119086408-15084...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Willie
D'Anna and Betsy Potter
Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2015 7:57 AM
To: geneseebird...@geneseo.edu; 'nysbirds-l'; 'David Suggs'
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Neotropic Cormorant - Fredonia, Chatauqua County

 

At 6:42 this morning, Jim Pawlicki texted to WNYBIRDS that he had an adult
NEOTROPIC CORMORANT while driving on the NYS Thruway. The bird was flying
WSW, basically following the Thruway, with a flock of 12 Double-crested
Cormorants. He pulled over onto the shoulder and got a look at the bird in
his binoculars, noting the white on the head. Fortunately, the flock flew
right over him when he was out of the car and he managed to get a record
shot of the flock with his cell phone. The photo shows a much smaller
cormorant. The location was along the I-90 between Temple Road and Brigham
Road in Fredonia. Barcelona Harbor would be a spot worth checking for this
bird. If there is a Chautauqua County birding list or facebook page, could
someone please cross-post this?

 

Earlier this month there was a Neotropic Cormorant in Hamilton, Ontario that
stayed for several days. Local birders have been looking for the species in
western NY. There are currently no accepted records of Neotropic Cormorant
in New York State. A record of one flying by Hamlin Beach SP a couple of
years ago, which was also photographed, is currently under review by the
committee.

 

Good birding!

Willie

-

Willie D'Anna

Betsy Potter

Wilson, NY

dannapotterATroadrunner.com

http://www.betsypottersart.com http://www.betsypottersart.com/ 

2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/

Big Year List:
http://www.happtech.com/BigYearDanna/CurrentList/ShowCurrentListTable.aspx

Odenates: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/dragonflies

 

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[nysbirds-l] Neotropic Cormorant - Fredonia, Chatauqua County

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

At 6:42 this morning, Jim Pawlicki texted to WNYBIRDS that he had an adult
NEOTROPIC CORMORANT while driving on the NYS Thruway. The bird was flying
WSW, basically following the Thruway, with a flock of 12 Double-crested
Cormorants. He pulled over onto the shoulder and got a look at the bird in
his binoculars, noting the white on the head. Fortunately, the flock flew
right over him when he was out of the car and he managed to get a record
shot of the flock with his cell phone. The photo shows a much smaller
cormorant. The location was along the I-90 between Temple Road and Brigham
Road in Fredonia. Barcelona Harbor would be a spot worth checking for this
bird. If there is a Chautauqua County birding list or facebook page, could
someone please cross-post this?

 

Earlier this month there was a Neotropic Cormorant in Hamilton, Ontario that
stayed for several days. Local birders have been looking for the species in
western NY. There are currently no accepted records of Neotropic Cormorant
in New York State. A record of one flying by Hamlin Beach SP a couple of
years ago, which was also photographed, is currently under review by the
committee.

 

Good birding!

Willie

-

Willie D'Anna

Betsy Potter

Wilson, NY

dannapotterATroadrunner.com

http://www.betsypottersart.com http://www.betsypottersart.com/ 

2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/

Big Year List:
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Odenates: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/dragonflies

 


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RE:[nysbirds-l] [GeneseeBirds-L] Bonaparte's Gulls on the Niagara River

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

The post below reminds us that the Niagara River has been designated an
important bird area. One of the species that helped the river to attain that
designation is Bonaparte's Gull. The Niagara River attracts multi thousands
of Bonies every spring and fall. This should be near the peak of that
species' migration on the Niagara River and at one of its favorite areas -
the lower river at Lewiston. However, today, I was shocked, and more than a
little concerned, to find NO Bonaparte's Gulls from the Lewiston landing.
There were lots of Common Terns but no Bonies. Typically, one finds hundreds
of Bonies at this location at this time of year. Something seems very wrong.
In over thirty years of birding, I have never experienced anything close to
this at this time of year.

 

Willie D'Anna

Wilson, NY

dannapotterroadrunner.com

 

 

From: geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu
[mailto:geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu] On Behalf Of Bird observations
from western New York
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2015 12:26 PM
To: geneseebird...@geneseo.edu
Subject: [GeneseeBirds-L] Wetland of importance...

 

Dear GeneseeBirds-L community.

 

Some of you may have seen Jess Hoelscher's letter in the Buffalo News
(pasted below) concerning a petition to have the Niagara River Corridor
designated as a wetland of international importance. On this Earth Day, I
encourage you to learn about the designation (http://www.ramsar.org/) and to
consider adding your name to this petition:
https://www.change.org/p/united-states-fish-wildlife-service-canadien-wildli
fe-service-nominate-the-niagara-river-corridor-for-a-ramsar-designation. 

 

Thanks for considering. For those who care to read it, Jesse's
aforementioned letter is below. -Chris

 

 

Designate Niagara River as wetland of importance

Western New York has access to 25 percent of the world's fresh water. One of
our most important resources, the Niagara River Corridor, supports 338
species of birds, 102 species of fish, 35 species of mammals and 734 species
of plants. It links the Great Lakes Erie and Ontario, and supports local
economies of tourism, manufacturing, technology and green energy, among
others. The corridor is important to our recreation, waste processing, power
generation, trans-shipment and drinking water.

So how do you, a local citizen eager to celebrate Earth Day, honor such an
important body of water in a productive way? By showing your support for
nominating the Niagara River Corridor as a Wetland of International
Importance, otherwise known as a Ramsar site. Signed in 1971 (the year after
Earth Day began), the Ramsar Convention is an intergovernmental treaty for
the conservation of wetlands. Such a designation not only increases funding,
attention and research to the area, but also marks international cooperation
and progression toward sustainable development.

Groups from the United States and Canada have been working hard to designate
the Niagara River Corridor as the newest wetland of international
importance. When designated, this will be the first transboundary (i.e.:
including two countries) Ramsar site in North America. Chances are, you want
to support your local environment, but might not have the time or resources
to do so. What you can easily do is search online for "SUNY Buffalo Ramsar
Niagara," navigate our page and click "Show Your Support." It's easy, takes
little time and allows you to voice your opinion that our water matters.

Benjamin Franklin said, "When the well's dry, we know the worth of water."
Let's take him for his word and work together to ensure our well never runs
dry.

Jesse Hoelscher

East Aurora

 

 

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RE:[nysbirds-l] [GeneseeBirds-L] Bonaparte's Gulls on the Niagara River

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

The post below reminds us that the Niagara River has been designated an
important bird area. One of the species that helped the river to attain that
designation is Bonaparte's Gull. The Niagara River attracts multi thousands
of Bonies every spring and fall. This should be near the peak of that
species' migration on the Niagara River and at one of its favorite areas -
the lower river at Lewiston. However, today, I was shocked, and more than a
little concerned, to find NO Bonaparte's Gulls from the Lewiston landing.
There were lots of Common Terns but no Bonies. Typically, one finds hundreds
of Bonies at this location at this time of year. Something seems very wrong.
In over thirty years of birding, I have never experienced anything close to
this at this time of year.

 

Willie D'Anna

Wilson, NY

dannapotterATroadrunner.com

 

 

From: geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu
[mailto:geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu] On Behalf Of Bird observations
from western New York
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2015 12:26 PM
To: geneseebird...@geneseo.edu
Subject: [GeneseeBirds-L] Wetland of importance...

 

Dear GeneseeBirds-L community.

 

Some of you may have seen Jess Hoelscher's letter in the Buffalo News
(pasted below) concerning a petition to have the Niagara River Corridor
designated as a wetland of international importance. On this Earth Day, I
encourage you to learn about the designation (http://www.ramsar.org/) and to
consider adding your name to this petition:
https://www.change.org/p/united-states-fish-wildlife-service-canadien-wildli
fe-service-nominate-the-niagara-river-corridor-for-a-ramsar-designation. 

 

Thanks for considering. For those who care to read it, Jesse's
aforementioned letter is below. -Chris

 

 

Designate Niagara River as wetland of importance

Western New York has access to 25 percent of the world's fresh water. One of
our most important resources, the Niagara River Corridor, supports 338
species of birds, 102 species of fish, 35 species of mammals and 734 species
of plants. It links the Great Lakes Erie and Ontario, and supports local
economies of tourism, manufacturing, technology and green energy, among
others. The corridor is important to our recreation, waste processing, power
generation, trans-shipment and drinking water.

So how do you, a local citizen eager to celebrate Earth Day, honor such an
important body of water in a productive way? By showing your support for
nominating the Niagara River Corridor as a Wetland of International
Importance, otherwise known as a Ramsar site. Signed in 1971 (the year after
Earth Day began), the Ramsar Convention is an intergovernmental treaty for
the conservation of wetlands. Such a designation not only increases funding,
attention and research to the area, but also marks international cooperation
and progression toward sustainable development.

Groups from the United States and Canada have been working hard to designate
the Niagara River Corridor as the newest wetland of international
importance. When designated, this will be the first transboundary (i.e.:
including two countries) Ramsar site in North America. Chances are, you want
to support your local environment, but might not have the time or resources
to do so. What you can easily do is search online for SUNY Buffalo Ramsar
Niagara, navigate our page and click Show Your Support. It's easy, takes
little time and allows you to voice your opinion that our water matters.

Benjamin Franklin said, When the well's dry, we know the worth of water.
Let's take him for his word and work together to ensure our well never runs
dry.

Jesse Hoelscher

East Aurora

 

 

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Education Librarian

524 Lockwood Memorial Library

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY 14260

Phone: (716) 645-1323

Fax: (716) 645-3859

E-Mail: c...@buffalo.edu



For the sake of our songbirds,

please choose coffee that comes

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[nysbirds-l] Migrants at Wilson-Tuscarora SP, Niagara County

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

We had a few new migrants at Wilson-Tuscarora State Park and nearby
Greenwood Cemetery this morning. There were several GOLDEN-CROWNED KINGLETS,
BROWN CREEPERS, EASTERN PHOEBE, PURPLE FINCH, and YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKERS.
Photos of some of these birds can be seen on my Flickr site:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/  The sapsucker in the photo was
right next to the cemetery road and seemed oblivious to us as we sat in the
car with the window down just a few feet away. It occasionally tapped in the
sap hole it had drilled and at other times drank from it. It was there for
the entire time we were there, about 15 minutes, and I suspect it will
return to this tree several more times before it moves north.

 

At our home feeders today, we still have ten COMMON REDPOLLS and today,
three PINE SISKINS stopped in. A CAROLINA WREN has been heard singing a few
times. We're happy that at least one of the pair made it through to spring.
An EASTERN PHOEBE showed up here on Friday and a PURPLE FINCH has been more
regular lately after first showing back on March 17th.

 

Good birding!

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dannapotterATroadrunner.com

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[nysbirds-l] Migrants at Wilson-Tuscarora SP, Niagara County

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

We had a few new migrants at Wilson-Tuscarora State Park and nearby
Greenwood Cemetery this morning. There were several GOLDEN-CROWNED KINGLETS,
BROWN CREEPERS, EASTERN PHOEBE, PURPLE FINCH, and YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKERS.
Photos of some of these birds can be seen on my Flickr site:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/  The sapsucker in the photo was
right next to the cemetery road and seemed oblivious to us as we sat in the
car with the window down just a few feet away. It occasionally tapped in the
sap hole it had drilled and at other times drank from it. It was there for
the entire time we were there, about 15 minutes, and I suspect it will
return to this tree several more times before it moves north.

 

At our home feeders today, we still have ten COMMON REDPOLLS and today,
three PINE SISKINS stopped in. A CAROLINA WREN has been heard singing a few
times. We're happy that at least one of the pair made it through to spring.
An EASTERN PHOEBE showed up here on Friday and a PURPLE FINCH has been more
regular lately after first showing back on March 17th.

 

Good birding!

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Betsy Potter

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dannapotterATroadrunner.com

http://www.betsypottersart.com http://www.betsypottersart.com/ 

2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/

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[nysbirds-l] Derby Hill - Thursday

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

We spent most of the day at Derby Hill on the southeastern corner of Lake
Ontario yesterday. The warm weather and southerly winds were highly
anticipated. There were some great views of raptors which were lit up by the
snow on the ground reflecting the sun. There was a good diversity and large
number of raptors. Several Tree Swallows, a few Eastern Phoebes, and a Barn
Swallow represented recent arrivals among the passerines. Snow Geese were
moving in good numbers with several long lines and vees. Images of 12
raptors and vultures are on my Flickr site:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/

 

Good birding!

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dannapotterATroadrunner.com

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[nysbirds-l] Derby Hill - Thursday

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

We spent most of the day at Derby Hill on the southeastern corner of Lake
Ontario yesterday. The warm weather and southerly winds were highly
anticipated. There were some great views of raptors which were lit up by the
snow on the ground reflecting the sun. There was a good diversity and large
number of raptors. Several Tree Swallows, a few Eastern Phoebes, and a Barn
Swallow represented recent arrivals among the passerines. Snow Geese were
moving in good numbers with several long lines and vees. Images of 12
raptors and vultures are on my Flickr site:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/

 

Good birding!

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Betsy Potter

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http://www.betsypottersart.com http://www.betsypottersart.com/ 

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RE: [nysbirds-l] Valley Stream State Park Yellow-throated Warbler (YTWA) Photos

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

Hi Andrew,

 

Buffalo has a Yellow-throated Warbler record from March 25, 2012 at Forest Lawn 
Cemetery, found by Richard Salembier and Cory Callaghan.

 

Cheers,

Willie

 

From: bounce-118999895-15084...@list.cornell.edu 
[mailto:bounce-118999895-15084...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Andrew Baksh
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2015 7:46 PM
To: Nyc ebirds
Cc: nysbirds-l
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Valley Stream State Park Yellow-throated Warbler 
(YTWA) Photos

 

I have posted photos of the Valley Stream State Park Yellow-throated Warbler 
here 
http://birdingdude.blogspot.com/2015/03/yellow-throated-warbler-at-valley.html

This early report in Nassau County appears to be the earliest eBird record for 
the state. I do not know if there are any non eBird earlier dates out there but 
if there are, it would be nice to hear from anyone with that information.

In addition, this report stands as the 1st YTWA of 2015 for the state and maybe 
for the tri-state area as I have not picked up any other reports on our 
neighbors listservs.

Good find by Daniel Guerin and "Big Up" to Anthony Collerton who got the word 
out on the list serve yesterday.

Cheers,

 

 

On Tue, Mar 31, 2015 at 9:29 AM, Robert A. Proniewych  
wrote:

The warbler continues at Valley Stream State Park. It is working its way along 
the trail that is streamside. 
Robert A. Proniewych

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RE: [nysbirds-l] Valley Stream State Park Yellow-throated Warbler (YTWA) Photos

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

Hi Andrew,

 

Buffalo has a Yellow-throated Warbler record from March 25, 2012 at Forest Lawn 
Cemetery, found by Richard Salembier and Cory Callaghan.

 

Cheers,

Willie

 

From: bounce-118999895-15084...@list.cornell.edu 
[mailto:bounce-118999895-15084...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Andrew Baksh
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2015 7:46 PM
To: Nyc ebirds
Cc: nysbirds-l
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Valley Stream State Park Yellow-throated Warbler 
(YTWA) Photos

 

I have posted photos of the Valley Stream State Park Yellow-throated Warbler 
here 
http://birdingdude.blogspot.com/2015/03/yellow-throated-warbler-at-valley.html

This early report in Nassau County appears to be the earliest eBird record for 
the state. I do not know if there are any non eBird earlier dates out there but 
if there are, it would be nice to hear from anyone with that information.

In addition, this report stands as the 1st YTWA of 2015 for the state and maybe 
for the tri-state area as I have not picked up any other reports on our 
neighbors listservs.

Good find by Daniel Guerin and Big Up to Anthony Collerton who got the word 
out on the list serve yesterday.

Cheers,

 

 

On Tue, Mar 31, 2015 at 9:29 AM, Robert A. Proniewych baobab...@gmail.com 
wrote:

The warbler continues at Valley Stream State Park. It is working its way along 
the trail that is streamside. 
Robert A. Proniewych

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[nysbirds-l] BOS Lake Ontario Plain Field Trip - Sunday

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

Saturday's field trip was postponed until Sunday and despite the change, it
was well attended with 27 folks turning up. We were greeted by cold but
sunny weather to start but warmed up and kept the sun for most of the day.
Our first stop on Hosmer Road was to look over a pond and into the sun. Lots
of TUNDRA SWANS sleeping but Peg picked out a couple of SNOW GEESE mixed in.
Closer scrutiny revealed 15 Snows among the Canada Geese. Further down
Hosmer our traditional stop for EASTERN MEADOWLARK was successful but only
for a few people. EASTERN BLUEBIRD and KILLDEER were also seen here. By the
time we got up to the lake, a little after 9:00, some TURKEY VULTURES were
already up, presaging a good flight for the day.

 

Barker Bicentennial Park produced multiple RED-NECKED and at least one
HORNED GREBE and lots of the typical diving ducks. Dean picked out a white
haze on the horizon that turned into a huge flock of SNOW GEESE, numbering
in the thousands. After leaving the park, we stopped on Lower Lake Road
where there was a good open view and watched the vultures and a few hawks,
including a couple of beautiful RED-SHOULDEREDS. And we had lots more SNOW
GEESE, most of these flying well out onto the lake. Inland, near and at my
favorite field on Johnson Creek Road were two close CACKLING GEESE, several
NORTHERN PINTAILS and two AMERICAN WIGEON. While we were unable to study the
Snow Geese we saw today, usually because of distance, we also had huge
numbers of Canada Geese, pretty much everywhere. We tried but were unable to
pull out any White-fronted Geese. Our timing was a bit unlucky today, as a
few times huge numbers of Canada Geese left an area just before or right
when we encountered them.

 

At Golden Hill State Park, we came upon another cloud of SNOW GEESE way out
over the lake and some of them were visible after landing on the water. Good
views of some water birds here, including more RED-NECKED and HORNED GREBES,
NORTHERN PINTAILS, and the typical diving ducks. Further east we had a nice
dark-morph ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK among the Turkey Vultures. At Shadigee a BELTED
KINGFISHER flew by and we had some more good views of ducks just beyond the
near-shore ice. We added about a dozen RING-NECKED DUCKS and a REDHEAD on
the Lyndonville Pond and closed out the day with an EASTERN SCREECH-OWL
roosting in a tree hole.

 

Bill Watson was a regular on this trip for most of the nearly 30 years that
I have led it. And there is little doubt that we missed a few birds because
we did not have Bill diligently searching and counting. He was with us in
spirit, however, and his name came up more than a few times, mentioned with
feelings of fondness and sadness. But in his memory we were determined to
have a good time and in that I think we succeeded, thanks to a great group
of birders.

 

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[nysbirds-l] BOS Lake Ontario Plain Field Trip - Sunday

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

Saturday's field trip was postponed until Sunday and despite the change, it
was well attended with 27 folks turning up. We were greeted by cold but
sunny weather to start but warmed up and kept the sun for most of the day.
Our first stop on Hosmer Road was to look over a pond and into the sun. Lots
of TUNDRA SWANS sleeping but Peg picked out a couple of SNOW GEESE mixed in.
Closer scrutiny revealed 15 Snows among the Canada Geese. Further down
Hosmer our traditional stop for EASTERN MEADOWLARK was successful but only
for a few people. EASTERN BLUEBIRD and KILLDEER were also seen here. By the
time we got up to the lake, a little after 9:00, some TURKEY VULTURES were
already up, presaging a good flight for the day.

 

Barker Bicentennial Park produced multiple RED-NECKED and at least one
HORNED GREBE and lots of the typical diving ducks. Dean picked out a white
haze on the horizon that turned into a huge flock of SNOW GEESE, numbering
in the thousands. After leaving the park, we stopped on Lower Lake Road
where there was a good open view and watched the vultures and a few hawks,
including a couple of beautiful RED-SHOULDEREDS. And we had lots more SNOW
GEESE, most of these flying well out onto the lake. Inland, near and at my
favorite field on Johnson Creek Road were two close CACKLING GEESE, several
NORTHERN PINTAILS and two AMERICAN WIGEON. While we were unable to study the
Snow Geese we saw today, usually because of distance, we also had huge
numbers of Canada Geese, pretty much everywhere. We tried but were unable to
pull out any White-fronted Geese. Our timing was a bit unlucky today, as a
few times huge numbers of Canada Geese left an area just before or right
when we encountered them.

 

At Golden Hill State Park, we came upon another cloud of SNOW GEESE way out
over the lake and some of them were visible after landing on the water. Good
views of some water birds here, including more RED-NECKED and HORNED GREBES,
NORTHERN PINTAILS, and the typical diving ducks. Further east we had a nice
dark-morph ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK among the Turkey Vultures. At Shadigee a BELTED
KINGFISHER flew by and we had some more good views of ducks just beyond the
near-shore ice. We added about a dozen RING-NECKED DUCKS and a REDHEAD on
the Lyndonville Pond and closed out the day with an EASTERN SCREECH-OWL
roosting in a tree hole.

 

Bill Watson was a regular on this trip for most of the nearly 30 years that
I have led it. And there is little doubt that we missed a few birds because
we did not have Bill diligently searching and counting. He was with us in
spirit, however, and his name came up more than a few times, mentioned with
feelings of fondness and sadness. But in his memory we were determined to
have a good time and in that I think we succeeded, thanks to a great group
of birders.

 

Happy spring!

Willie

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[nysbirds-l] Snow Geese - Orleans and Niagara Counties

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

Big numbers of SNOW GEESE were evident on the Lake Ontario plain in western
NY today:

 

In the village of Lyndonville, 320+ flew over

On Yates Center Rd, 250 flew over

In the Town of Carlton, on Stillwater Rd, which runs into Oak Orchard River
Rd, 5350 in a corn stubble field.; 20 TUNDRA SWANS overhead.

In the Town of Somerset, on Burgess Rd, 142 on the ground with a couple
dozen TUNDRA SWANS.

 

3 CACKLING GEESE along Niagara-Orleans Countyline Rd.

 

Good birding!

Willie

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[nysbirds-l] Snow Geese - Orleans and Niagara Counties

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

Big numbers of SNOW GEESE were evident on the Lake Ontario plain in western
NY today:

 

In the village of Lyndonville, 320+ flew over

On Yates Center Rd, 250 flew over

In the Town of Carlton, on Stillwater Rd, which runs into Oak Orchard River
Rd, 5350 in a corn stubble field.; 20 TUNDRA SWANS overhead.

In the Town of Somerset, on Burgess Rd, 142 on the ground with a couple
dozen TUNDRA SWANS.

 

3 CACKLING GEESE along Niagara-Orleans Countyline Rd.

 

Good birding!

Willie

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[nysbirds-l] Wilson-Olcott area, Niagara County

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

We watched the hawk migration from Krull County Park in Olcott today with
only modest success with the raptors :

93 Turkey Vultures

1 Cooper's Hawk

7 Red-shouldered hawks

12 Red-tailed Hawks

1 American Kestrel

 

Other birds of note:

1 Pileated Woodpecker

2 Snow Goose (blue morph)

2 Northern Flickers (normally a number around during winter but not many at
all this year - these likely just arrived)

1 Northern Shrike - my first since last spring

3 E. Meadowlarks - our first this year

 

After finishing with the hawk watch, I went up to the lake to check the
geese, only to see a couple thousand lifting off the water as I pulled up -
the coast guard boat had flushed them. I looked them over as best I could
and found one blue-morph SNOW GOOSE.

 

Afterwards, at home, I checked the lake in front of the house and had one
CACKLING GOOSE among the 2000 or so Canada Geese there. A flock of 60 COMMON
REDPOLLS showed up at our feeders. With them was a possible female HOARY
REDPOLL that eluded my feeble attempts to photograph it. It was quite pale
with limited thin streaking below, it was much paler above than the other
redpolls, it had mostly unstreaked undertail coverts, a mostly unstreaked
rump, and a bill that may not have been any smaller than on the Commons.
Thus, my reticence to call it. There was also a male PURPLE FINCH here,
which arrived on Tuesday.

 

Good birding!

Willie

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[nysbirds-l] Funeral Arrangements for Bill Watson

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

Bill Watson will be shown at the Roth Funeral Home, which is at the corner
of Morgan and William Streets in Tonawanda. Hours are 2-4 and 6-8 pm, this
Sunday only. He will be taken to the chapel at Forest Lawn Cemetery in
Buffalo on Monday morning at 10 a.m. with a funeral to be conducted at 11
a.m. in the chapel. After the funeral, Bill will be taken to his final
resting place at the Serenity Mausoleum, also at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

 

Forest Lawn is a well-known and popular migrant trap, so Bill will have
plenty of visits from birders.

 

Willie

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