[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End Dovekies

We saw a total of nine Dovekies from the West End jetty at Jones Beach today between 2:00 and 2:30. All were flying in the direction from the channel towards the ocean or to Point Lookout. Two landed close to the jetty providing pretty neat views. Karlo and Alison Mirth -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End Dovekies

We saw a total of nine Dovekies from the West End jetty at Jones Beach today between 2:00 and 2:30. All were flying in the direction from the channel towards the ocean or to Point Lookout. Two landed close to the jetty providing pretty neat views. Karlo and Alison Mirth -- NYSbirds-L List

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End now open for bird watching

Thank you for your persistence. I haven’t been down there in a while, but it’s good to know I can. Best Sue Herbst > On Aug 12, 2020, at 2:11 PM, Lisa Wollerstein > wrote: > > > > I’ve been emailing back and forth with George Gorman, Regional Director of > NYS Parks, and Jeffrey Mason,

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End now open for bird watching

Thank you for your persistence. I haven’t been down there in a while, but it’s good to know I can. Best Sue Herbst > On Aug 12, 2020, at 2:11 PM, Lisa Wollerstein > wrote: > > > > I’ve been emailing back and forth with George Gorman, Regional Director of > NYS Parks, and Jeffrey Mason,

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End now open for bird watching

I’ve been emailing back and forth with George Gorman, Regional Director of NYS Parks, and Jeffrey Mason, Park Director of Jones Beach regarding the confusion on whether or not we are permitted to bird at West End. West End is now authorized for birdwatching. You must show binoculars at the

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End now open for bird watching

I’ve been emailing back and forth with George Gorman, Regional Director of NYS Parks, and Jeffrey Mason, Park Director of Jones Beach regarding the confusion on whether or not we are permitted to bird at West End. West End is now authorized for birdwatching. You must show binoculars at the

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jones beach west end closed

The flatten area by the fisherman's road was use of sand for the construction of the new nature and energy building being built at West End 2. At the present time there are no plans for turbine support building at Jones Beach State Park. On Wed, Mar 18, 2020 at 2:36 PM Bob Grover wrote: > Looks

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jones beach west end closed

The flatten area by the fisherman's road was use of sand for the construction of the new nature and energy building being built at West End 2. At the present time there are no plans for turbine support building at Jones Beach State Park. On Wed, Mar 18, 2020 at 2:36 PM Bob Grover wrote: > Looks

Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Jones beach west end closed

-- Forwarded message - From: Pat Aitken Date: Wed, Mar 18, 2020, 2:36 PM Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Jones beach west end closed To: Robert Paxton The sand that was dug out from the site by the coast guard station was used in construction of the new education center. I learned

Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Jones beach west end closed

-- Forwarded message - From: Pat Aitken Date: Wed, Mar 18, 2020, 2:36 PM Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Jones beach west end closed To: Robert Paxton The sand that was dug out from the site by the coast guard station was used in construction of the new education center. I learned

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jones beach west end closed

How? You drive into the parking lot to the test station, get tested leave and the parking lot. It’s a drive through like McDonalds or Dairy Barn. https://www.longislandpress.com/2020/03/17/drive-through-coronavirus-test-site-opening-tuesday-at-jones-beach/

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jones beach west end closed

How? You drive into the parking lot to the test station, get tested leave and the parking lot. It’s a drive through like McDonalds or Dairy Barn. https://www.longislandpress.com/2020/03/17/drive-through-coronavirus-test-site-opening-tuesday-at-jones-beach/

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jones beach west end closed

Looks to me like they are building a new sanitary system. No evidence of any support base, which I believe is highly unlikely. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 18, 2020, at 2:30 PM, Robert Paxton mailto:r...@columbia.edu>> wrote: Dear Pat Aitken, When we were at the Coast Guard Station at

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jones beach west end closed

Looks to me like they are building a new sanitary system. No evidence of any support base, which I believe is highly unlikely. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 18, 2020, at 2:30 PM, Robert Paxton mailto:r...@columbia.edu>> wrote: Dear Pat Aitken, When we were at the Coast Guard Station at

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jones beach west end closed

Dear Pat Aitken, When we were at the Coast Guard Station at Jones West End last Sunday March 15, we were surprised to see extensive new grading that cut across the gravel road out to the fishing docks. It looked like some sort of construction might be about to begin there. Does this mean

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jones beach west end closed

Dear Pat Aitken, When we were at the Coast Guard Station at Jones West End last Sunday March 15, we were surprised to see extensive new grading that cut across the gravel road out to the fishing docks. It looked like some sort of construction might be about to begin there. Does this mean

[nysbirds-l] Jones beach west end closed

For anyone contemplating a trip to Jones Beach:. The parking lot of the nature center is being used as a covid drive through test area. You will not be permitted to go past the booth where you pay your fee. This means that access to the west end and coast guard station area is shut down. Good

[nysbirds-l] Jones beach west end closed

For anyone contemplating a trip to Jones Beach:. The parking lot of the nature center is being used as a covid drive through test area. You will not be permitted to go past the booth where you pay your fee. This means that access to the west end and coast guard station area is shut down. Good

RE: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End Brown Pelican (Yesterday's)

at Jones Beach. Throw in two Royal Terns that flew in and flew out. Steve Walter From: Steve Walter [mailto:stevewalt...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2019 5:37 PM To: Steve Walter Subject: Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End Brown Pelican now at Coast Guard Station

RE: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End Brown Pelican (Yesterday's)

at Jones Beach. Throw in two Royal Terns that flew in and flew out. Steve Walter From: Steve Walter [mailto:stevewalt...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2019 5:37 PM To: Steve Walter Subject: Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End Brown Pelican now at Coast Guard Station

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End Brown Pelican now at Coast Guard Station

As of 12:40 pm the Brown Pelican is sitting on the cement jetty next to the Coast Guard Station -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End Brown Pelican now at Coast Guard Station

As of 12:40 pm the Brown Pelican is sitting on the cement jetty next to the Coast Guard Station -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End Coast Guard Station (Nassau) Royal Tern

Royal Tern now sitting on the bar just offshore (Coast Guard Station) 2:00 pm -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End Coast Guard Station (Nassau) Royal Tern

Royal Tern now sitting on the bar just offshore (Coast Guard Station) 2:00 pm -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End

Joe Giunta and I (SY Schiff) flushed a SRARP-SHINNED HAWK as we entered the road into the parking lot. We checked out the bar at the Coast Guard marina on a dreary, overcast morning. Lots of birds until a PEREGRINE FALCON made a pass and they all flew off. Three MARBLED GODWIT continue.

[nysbirds-l] Jones beach West End

Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) started at the Coast Guard hedgerow looking for sparrows. Birds to look at but only WHITE-THROATED, WHITE-CROWNED and SONG. A MARBLED GODWIT continues on the bar with a hundred AMEERICAN OYSTERCATCHERS; BLACK and SURF SCOTERS are still in the water. We drove over

[nysbirds-l] Jones beach West End

Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) started at the Coast Guard hedgerow looking for sparrows. Birds to look at but only WHITE-THROATED, WHITE-CROWNED and SONG. A MARBLED GODWIT continues on the bar with a hundred AMEERICAN OYSTERCATCHERS; BLACK and SURF SCOTERS are still in the water. We drove over

[nysbirds-l] Jones beach West End

Joe Giunta and I(Sy Schiff) found Ken Feusel at the east end of the Coast Guard hedgerow photographing an empidonax flycatcher. A very interesting bird with white throat and semi-tear drop eye ring. ID will be a challenge. Focus was on the flycatcher, but we managed to see PALM, PINE, MAGNOLIA

[nysbirds-l] Jones beach West End

Joe Giunta and I(Sy Schiff) found Ken Feusel at the east end of the Coast Guard hedgerow photographing an empidonax flycatcher. A very interesting bird with white throat and semi-tear drop eye ring. ID will be a challenge. Focus was on the flycatcher, but we managed to see PALM, PINE, MAGNOLIA

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End Coast Guard Station update

Among 8 species of Sparrows seen at the hedge row at the Coast Guard Station were 1 immature Lark Sparrow, 1 Clay-colored Sparrow, and 4 White-crowned Sparrows. At least 3 Marbled Godwits were on the bar with the Oystercatchers. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End Coast Guard Station update

Among 8 species of Sparrows seen at the hedge row at the Coast Guard Station were 1 immature Lark Sparrow, 1 Clay-colored Sparrow, and 4 White-crowned Sparrows. At least 3 Marbled Godwits were on the bar with the Oystercatchers. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End Jetty 11:30ish Young Male King Eider YES

Braved the West End Jetty at Jones Beach for a good showing young Male King > Eider. Spikes are a must for the jetty. Viewed by myself and one other > brave young man who walked the jetty no spikes. Well worth the views. > See images here > Images >

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End Jetty 11:30ish Young Male King Eider YES

Braved the West End Jetty at Jones Beach for a good showing young Male King > Eider. Spikes are a must for the jetty. Viewed by myself and one other > brave young man who walked the jetty no spikes. Well worth the views. > See images here > Images >

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End Ash-throated Flycatcher still present

The JB West End Ash-throated Flycatcher was being seen on the east bound side of the parkway east of the eastern exit from parking field 2, up to 5 minutes ago. Bird was staying low due to the high wind. (A Mockingbird chased it into the median brush.) -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End Ash-throated Flycatcher still present

The JB West End Ash-throated Flycatcher was being seen on the east bound side of the parkway east of the eastern exit from parking field 2, up to 5 minutes ago. Bird was staying low due to the high wind. (A Mockingbird chased it into the median brush.) -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach west end: Lapland Longspur

on gravelly part of swale with 5 horned larks, flock of snow buntings on beach. Rob in Massapequa -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach west end: Lapland Longspur

on gravelly part of swale with 5 horned larks, flock of snow buntings on beach. Rob in Massapequa -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End Brown Pelicans flew

Due to boater disturbance the Brown Pelicans left the bar and are flying east. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End Brown Pelicans flew

Due to boater disturbance the Brown Pelicans left the bar and are flying east. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End

Continuing Am. Golden Plover and 2 Pectorial Sandipiers. few Dunlin, several Killdeer and Lesser Yellowlegs. also had 4 Royal Terns flyover at the coast guard station as well. Happy birding Anupam -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End

Continuing Am. Golden Plover and 2 Pectorial Sandipiers. few Dunlin, several Killdeer and Lesser Yellowlegs. also had 4 Royal Terns flyover at the coast guard station as well. Happy birding Anupam -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End White Crowned Sparrows, warblers (today)

I've been here before sunrise and have seen lots of activity already. Lots of warblers including several Blackburnians, Black Throated Greens and Blues, Bay Breasted, and a Worm Eating. 2 White Crowned Sparrows at the turnaround. Also saw a warbler that I couldn't identify. It looked like a

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End White Crowned Sparrows, warblers (today)

I've been here before sunrise and have seen lots of activity already. Lots of warblers including several Blackburnians, Black Throated Greens and Blues, Bay Breasted, and a Worm Eating. 2 White Crowned Sparrows at the turnaround. Also saw a warbler that I couldn't identify. It looked like a

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End (this morning)

Lots of Red Knots (76 exact count), Oystercatchers, Sanderlings, and a couple of Short Billed Dowitchers on the "Coast Guard" sand bar. The west end area was devoid of songbirds except for one spot that had a handful of Cape May Warblers, lots of female Redstarts and some Pewees. I also saw some

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End Lark Sparrow continues

As people are still looking for the Lark Sparrow, it is now feeding in short grass between Bay Parkway and the eastern entrance to Field 2 (Jones Beach West End). There were at least 2 Black Terns off the Coast Guard Station with other Terns. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End Lark Sparrow continues

As people are still looking for the Lark Sparrow, it is now feeding in short grass between Bay Parkway and the eastern entrance to Field 2 (Jones Beach West End). There were at least 2 Black Terns off the Coast Guard Station with other Terns. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End Lark Sparrow still present

A Lark Sparrow located earlier today is still present at 7 pm along the fisherman's access road next to the Coast Guard Station at Jones Beach West End. Tom Burke & Gail Benson -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

Re:[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End: Bobolink etc

still here On Thursday, April 27, 2017, Robert Taylor wrote: > male Bobolink on south side of median, single Black Skimmer at Coast Guard > Station. > > Rob from Massapequa -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

Re:[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End: Bobolink etc

still here On Thursday, April 27, 2017, Robert Taylor wrote: > male Bobolink on south side of median, single Black Skimmer at Coast Guard > Station. > > Rob from Massapequa -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End: Bobolink etc

male Bobolink on south side of median, single Black Skimmer at Coast Guard Station. Rob from Massapequa -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End: Bobolink etc

male Bobolink on south side of median, single Black Skimmer at Coast Guard Station. Rob from Massapequa -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End

Jones Beach 2 Dec After checking the bar at the Coast Guard Station, Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) went to the swale walking down to the water. Of interest were 40 RED KNOT on the bar with AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHERS and BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER. On the beach,looking toward the jetty, almost at the

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End

Jones Beach 2 Dec After checking the bar at the Coast Guard Station, Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) went to the swale walking down to the water. Of interest were 40 RED KNOT on the bar with AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHERS and BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER. On the beach,looking toward the jetty, almost at the

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End

Jones Beach West End 26 Nov Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) went to look for the Longspur reported. Upon arriving at the Coast Guard Station parking lot, we were alerted to a NORTHERN GOSHAWK. We walked down the road toward the turnaround, looking into the median where the bird was reported. We

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End

Jones Beach West End 26 Nov Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) went to look for the Longspur reported. Upon arriving at the Coast Guard Station parking lot, we were alerted to a NORTHERN GOSHAWK. We walked down the road toward the turnaround, looking into the median where the bird was reported. We

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach west end: shorebirds, gulls

shorebirds concentrated on the coast guard spit from a very high tide: red knots, oystercatchers, black bellied plover, dunlin and a possible candidate for a godwit on the north tip of short beach.. i couldnt get closer for a better look and didnt bring my scope.. several lesser black backed gulls

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach west end: shorebirds, gulls

shorebirds concentrated on the coast guard spit from a very high tide: red knots, oystercatchers, black bellied plover, dunlin and a possible candidate for a godwit on the north tip of short beach.. i couldnt get closer for a better look and didnt bring my scope.. several lesser black backed gulls

[nysbirds-l] Jones beach west end ponds

How do you get to the ponds from jones beach west end 2 parking lot? Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End ponds: Bairds Sandpiper

Most of the shorebirds have left except for about 20 semipalmated sandpipers, Least Sandpiper, semipalmated plover, killdeer and a bairds sandpiper. 2 Caspian Terns flying into the inlet were later seen by other birders at the coast guard who also reported 2 Royal Terns. Lots of Red Breasted

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End ponds: Bairds Sandpiper

Most of the shorebirds have left except for about 20 semipalmated sandpipers, Least Sandpiper, semipalmated plover, killdeer and a bairds sandpiper. 2 Caspian Terns flying into the inlet were later seen by other birders at the coast guard who also reported 2 Royal Terns. Lots of Red Breasted

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End Report

Birded the Jones Beach ponds this AM with Rob Taylor, here are the highlights: Stilt Sandpiper (at least 5) Pectoral Sandpiper (at least 5) Western Sandpiper (2, thanks to John Gluth) White-rumped Sandpiper (multiple) Virginia Rail, got a great look at this guy who came out feet in front of us

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End Report

Birded the Jones Beach ponds this AM with Rob Taylor, here are the highlights: Stilt Sandpiper (at least 5) Pectoral Sandpiper (at least 5) Western Sandpiper (2, thanks to John Gluth) White-rumped Sandpiper (multiple) Virginia Rail, got a great look at this guy who came out feet in front of us

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End Shorebirds

Was at the ponds at Jones Beach West until 1:30 - lots of shorebirds: short billed dowitchers, both yellowlegs, semi plovers and sandpipers as well as the continuing Stilt and Pectoral Sandpipers. (west and east side respectively) A NYC birder had reported hearing a possible Least Bittern

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End Shorebirds

Was at the ponds at Jones Beach West until 1:30 - lots of shorebirds: short billed dowitchers, both yellowlegs, semi plovers and sandpipers as well as the continuing Stilt and Pectoral Sandpipers. (west and east side respectively) A NYC birder had reported hearing a possible Least Bittern

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End and Point Lookout

2 Horned Grebes were at the Coast Guard Station, one in breeding plumage. A brief and windy visit to the western most Point Lookout jetty revealed approximately 15 Purple Sandpipers, 15 Long-tailed Ducks, 1 Common Eider, 1 Dunlin, and a bunch of Sanderlings. Happy birding... Martin Carney --

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End and Point Lookout

2 Horned Grebes were at the Coast Guard Station, one in breeding plumage. A brief and windy visit to the western most Point Lookout jetty revealed approximately 15 Purple Sandpipers, 15 Long-tailed Ducks, 1 Common Eider, 1 Dunlin, and a bunch of Sanderlings. Happy birding... Martin Carney --

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End; Sparrows, Purple Finch

Was at the west end from 7:30-9:30 this morning - highlights were a pair of Purple Finches in the hedgerow by the Coast Guard (male singing) continuing Lark Sparrow, Tree Sparrows, Field Sparrow, several Boat Tailed Grackles, Cowbirds, decent views of Long Tailed Ducks, Horned Grebe. Also saw my

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End; Sparrows, Purple Finch

Was at the west end from 7:30-9:30 this morning - highlights were a pair of Purple Finches in the hedgerow by the Coast Guard (male singing) continuing Lark Sparrow, Tree Sparrows, Field Sparrow, several Boat Tailed Grackles, Cowbirds, decent views of Long Tailed Ducks, Horned Grebe. Also saw my

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End: Iceland Gull

Kumliens Iceland Gull continues on west end 2 lot, Lark Sparrow out, Boat Tailed Grackles at Coast Guard as well as my FOS Oystercatchers Good birding, Rob in Massapequa -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End: Iceland Gull

Kumliens Iceland Gull continues on west end 2 lot, Lark Sparrow out, Boat Tailed Grackles at Coast Guard as well as my FOS Oystercatchers Good birding, Rob in Massapequa -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End Police Station

Dear fellow birders, Please respect the security of the grounds surrounding Park Police station in the West End of Jones Beach. The area is clearly posted that it is closed to the public. Unfortunately it's all too easy to understand why. Good birding! Annie -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End Police Station

Dear fellow birders, Please respect the security of the grounds surrounding Park Police station in the West End of Jones Beach. The area is clearly posted that it is closed to the public. Unfortunately it's all too easy to understand why. Good birding! Annie -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End--LARK SPARROW-yes

Jones Beach West End 16 Oct Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) went looking in the previously seen LARK SPARROW locations without luck but finally came across it at the turnaround. It appeared on the lawn on both sides of the road.adjacent to the shrubbery to which it retreated when cars drove by.

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End--LARK SPARROW-yes

Jones Beach West End 16 Oct Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) went looking in the previously seen LARK SPARROW locations without luck but finally came across it at the turnaround. It appeared on the lawn on both sides of the road.adjacent to the shrubbery to which it retreated when cars drove by.

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End: Royal Terns, Scoters

2 Royal Terns on sandbar 2 continuing Black Scoter 1 continuing Surf Scoter + 7 new arrivals Rob in Massapequa birding with Mike Duval -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End: Royal Terns, Scoters

2 Royal Terns on sandbar 2 continuing Black Scoter 1 continuing Surf Scoter + 7 new arrivals Rob in Massapequa birding with Mike Duval -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach west end 25 Lesser Black-backed Gulls

This afternoon around 5 PM in the eastern parking lot of WE2 there were 25 Lesser Black backed Gulls, ranging from 1st summers through adults. The strong winds made land birding difficult. The only warblers seen were a Prairie and Yellow-rumped. On the spit were Skimmers, Oystercatchers,

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach west end 25 Lesser Black-backed Gulls

This afternoon around 5 PM in the eastern parking lot of WE2 there were 25 Lesser Black backed Gulls, ranging from 1st summers through adults. The strong winds made land birding difficult. The only warblers seen were a Prairie and Yellow-rumped. On the spit were Skimmers, Oystercatchers,

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End

didn't see this reported, I had a yellow-billed cuckoo in the median and also got an American Kestrel seemingly going after some dragonflies. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End

didn't see this reported, I had a yellow-billed cuckoo in the median and also got an American Kestrel seemingly going after some dragonflies. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End - Multiple Lesser Black-backed Gulls, Black Tern, Jetty peeps

I spent the last hours of daylight on the shore at Jones Beach West End today. It was not intended as a birding trip, but I still managed to spy some interesting visitors. The local breeders were out in force, with several young Piping Plovers and Least Terns observed and Common Terns still

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End - Multiple Lesser Black-backed Gulls, Black Tern, Jetty peeps

I spent the last hours of daylight on the shore at Jones Beach West End today. It was not intended as a birding trip, but I still managed to spy some interesting visitors. The local breeders were out in force, with several young Piping Plovers and Least Terns observed and Common Terns still

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End: tagged Semi-palmated Sandpiper

Hi Everyone, I was by the coast guard station from around sunrise to 7am- lots of shorebirds including Oystercatchers, groups of Willetts, semi palmated sandpipers and plovers, and sanderlings. One of the semi-palmated sandpiper had a yellow tag on its leg- took a photo but lighting was bad and

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End: tagged Semi-palmated Sandpiper

Hi Everyone, I was by the coast guard station from around sunrise to 7am- lots of shorebirds including Oystercatchers, groups of Willetts, semi palmated sandpipers and plovers, and sanderlings. One of the semi-palmated sandpiper had a yellow tag on its leg- took a photo but lighting was bad and

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End: Red Phalarope-No, other shorebirds - Yes

Hi Everyone, I went looking for the Red Phalarope this morning starting around sunrise - I checked each of the west end ponds but did not see it - a lot of them have grown over and Canada Geese and Robins have moved in - still other shorebirds were present: Semi-Palmated Sandpipers/ Plovers,

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End: Red Phalarope-No, other shorebirds - Yes

Hi Everyone, I went looking for the Red Phalarope this morning starting around sunrise - I checked each of the west end ponds but did not see it - a lot of them have grown over and Canada Geese and Robins have moved in - still other shorebirds were present: Semi-Palmated Sandpipers/ Plovers,

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach west end spring arrivals plus

Not much that hasn't been seen elsewhere recently, but a nice mix of new arrivals and lingering birds this afternoon between 2 and 3:30. There were some Meadowlarks - one at the turnaround near the police station with Killdeer, and another 2 at the far entrance to the WE2 lot-, a good variety

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach west end spring arrivals plus

Not much that hasn't been seen elsewhere recently, but a nice mix of new arrivals and lingering birds this afternoon between 2 and 3:30. There were some Meadowlarks - one at the turnaround near the police station with Killdeer, and another 2 at the far entrance to the WE2 lot-, a good variety

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End

Jones Beach West End 30 Nov Quick summary: MARBLED GODWIT on the bar; Ground-Dove not found as of noon, numerous birders looking; COMMON EIDER flyby in the inlet; SNOW BUNTINGS and HORNED LARKS on the lawn by the Coast Guard lot before flying off toward the swale. A LAPLAND LONGSPUR was seen

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End

Jones Beach West End 30 Nov Quick summary: MARBLED GODWIT on the bar; Ground-Dove not found as of noon, numerous birders looking; COMMON EIDER flyby in the inlet; SNOW BUNTINGS and HORNED LARKS on the lawn by the Coast Guard lot before flying off toward the swale. A LAPLAND LONGSPUR was seen

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End

Jones Beach West End 12 Oct A birdy morning with lots to look at and an interesting mix of species. This is a composite list from the 7 or 8 of us enjoying the company and birding together. Raptors included OSPREY, NORTHERN HARRIER, SHARP-SHINNED AND COOPER'S HAWK, MERLIN AND PEREGRINE FALCON

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End

Jones Beach West End 12 Oct A birdy morning with lots to look at and an interesting mix of species. This is a composite list from the 7 or 8 of us enjoying the company and birding together. Raptors included OSPREY, NORTHERN HARRIER, SHARP-SHINNED AND COOPER'S HAWK, MERLIN AND PEREGRINE FALCON

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End: Ring Necked Pheasant

Hi Everyone, Normally I don't post multiple times during one day, but every time I was out it was an unplanned last minute thing...I drove through the West End with my family before sunset just for the sake of taking a leisurely drive - I just happened to bring my camera and binoculars in the

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End: Ring Necked Pheasant

Hi Everyone, Normally I don't post multiple times during one day, but every time I was out it was an unplanned last minute thing...I drove through the West End with my family before sunset just for the sake of taking a leisurely drive - I just happened to bring my camera and binoculars in the

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End, Massapequa Preserve Part 2

Hi Everyone, Went back to Jones Beach West End and Masspequa Preserve today- same as yesterday except there were ~10 Black Bellied Plovers and some Dunlin on the sandbar by the Coast Guard Station. There were ~ 20 female Brown Headed Cowbirds mixed in with a flock of Starlings on the median.

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End, Massapequa Preserve Part 2

Hi Everyone, Went back to Jones Beach West End and Masspequa Preserve today- same as yesterday except there were ~10 Black Bellied Plovers and some Dunlin on the sandbar by the Coast Guard Station. There were ~ 20 female Brown Headed Cowbirds mixed in with a flock of Starlings on the median.

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End, Massapequa: Phoebes, Cedar Waxwings, Horned Grebes

Hi Everyone, I stopped by the Jones Beach West End today - lots of Robins, Starlings, and Red-winged Blackbirds. There were a decent amount of Flickers and 4 Killdeer were in the median by the booth. Also saw 2 Phoebes. At the Coast Guard Station, there were at least 6 Horned Grebes - some

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End, Massapequa: Phoebes, Cedar Waxwings, Horned Grebes

Hi Everyone, I stopped by the Jones Beach West End today - lots of Robins, Starlings, and Red-winged Blackbirds. There were a decent amount of Flickers and 4 Killdeer were in the median by the booth. Also saw 2 Phoebes. At the Coast Guard Station, there were at least 6 Horned Grebes - some

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach: West End II. Birds and a lifer mammal.

A walk with Ed Becher today from the coast guard station through the center median, down to the shoreline and along the inlet produced a nice selection of birds and a lifer mammal in the form of an adult male Gray Seal. The usual suspects were in evidence with highlights being a lingering pair of

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach: West End II. Birds and a lifer mammal.

A walk with Ed Becher today from the coast guard station through the center median, down to the shoreline and along the inlet produced a nice selection of birds and a lifer mammal in the form of an adult male Gray Seal. The usual suspects were in evidence with highlights being a lingering pair of

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