[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull Manhattan right now

2022-12-23 Thread Doug Gochfeld
Andrew Farnsworth just found a Mew-type Gull at Randall’s Island in Manhattan. It is in a flock of gulls at the ballfields - from Andrew: “Bird was opposite John McEnroe tennis center at Randall’s.” The birds reshuffled after someone ran their dog through the area, but it was still there after

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull Manhattan right now

2022-12-23 Thread Doug Gochfeld
Andrew Farnsworth just found a Mew-type Gull at Randall’s Island in Manhattan. It is in a flock of gulls at the ballfields - from Andrew: “Bird was opposite John McEnroe tennis center at Randall’s.” The birds reshuffled after someone ran their dog through the area, but it was still there after

[nysbirds-l] MEW GULL (Short-billed Gull) @ Bush Terminal Piers Park, Brooklyn NYC…

2021-12-21 Thread Andrew Baksh
Salutations: While gulling, I picked out a Mew Gull (Short-billed Gull) out on the water feeding with Ring-billed Gulls. The bird was quite a ways out and has drifted south towards the area where the Scaup flock tends to hang out. Water taxis are frequent in the area and has so far put the bird

[nysbirds-l] MEW GULL (Short-billed Gull) @ Bush Terminal Piers Park, Brooklyn NYC…

2021-12-21 Thread Andrew Baksh
Salutations: While gulling, I picked out a Mew Gull (Short-billed Gull) out on the water feeding with Ring-billed Gulls. The bird was quite a ways out and has drifted south towards the area where the Scaup flock tends to hang out. Water taxis are frequent in the area and has so far put the bird

RE:[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull at Bush Terminal now

2021-03-06 Thread Amy Simmons
P.S. Exact location as of 12:03 pm: >From parking lot, go to very end of first paved jetty. Bird is on the rocky >berm to the left ( the one with the Osprey platform) standing with se real >ducks and RBGU's at edge of water very close to the long jetty. Can see with >bins. AMY Simmons NYC

RE:[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull at Bush Terminal now

2021-03-06 Thread Amy Simmons
P.S. Exact location as of 12:03 pm: >From parking lot, go to very end of first paved jetty. Bird is on the rocky >berm to the left ( the one with the Osprey platform) standing with se real >ducks and RBGU's at edge of water very close to the long jetty. Can see with >bins. AMY Simmons NYC

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull at Bush Terminal now

2021-03-06 Thread Amy Simmons
At Bush Terminal Park in Brooklyn. Found by Paul Clarke. Great views. On berm at tip ofjetty. Rather close. Slim bill with blue base and black tip. Bill more narrow and delicate than that of adjacent RBGUs. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull at Bush Terminal now

2021-03-06 Thread Amy Simmons
At Bush Terminal Park in Brooklyn. Found by Paul Clarke. Great views. On berm at tip ofjetty. Rather close. Slim bill with blue base and black tip. Bill more narrow and delicate than that of adjacent RBGUs. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull in Prospect Park Brooklyn

2021-02-12 Thread Rob Bate
For the last few days, after Doug Gotchfeld first spotted it, the Mew (European) Gull has been found with a small flock of gulls that gather around the open water in Prospect Park Lake. Today Doug spotted it just before 3:30 and the gull left just before 4:30. Yesterday it was gone by 4. It has

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull in Prospect Park Brooklyn

2021-02-12 Thread Rob Bate
For the last few days, after Doug Gotchfeld first spotted it, the Mew (European) Gull has been found with a small flock of gulls that gather around the open water in Prospect Park Lake. Today Doug spotted it just before 3:30 and the gull left just before 4:30. Yesterday it was gone by 4. It has

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull Prospect Park - right now

2021-02-10 Thread Doug Gochfeld
There is currently a Common Gull (European subspecies/version of Mew Gull) standing on the ice on Prospect Lake in Prospect Park in Brooklyn right now. Seems likely to be the same individual that had been intermittently seen at the Brooklyn Army Terminal Pier. All the gulls flushed and resettled

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull Prospect Park - right now

2021-02-10 Thread Doug Gochfeld
There is currently a Common Gull (European subspecies/version of Mew Gull) standing on the ice on Prospect Lake in Prospect Park in Brooklyn right now. Seems likely to be the same individual that had been intermittently seen at the Brooklyn Army Terminal Pier. All the gulls flushed and resettled

Re:[nysbirds-l] MEW GULL right now @ Brooklyn Terminal Piers Park

2018-12-03 Thread Andrew Baksh
I am finally having an opportunity to review some of the digiscope photos that I obtained of the Mew Gull (Canus Brachyrhynchus). Here is a link to one I uploaded to Flickr https://flic.kr/p/2bX9gbM Cheers, "I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule

Re:[nysbirds-l] MEW GULL right now @ Brooklyn Terminal Piers Park

2018-12-03 Thread Andrew Baksh
I am finally having an opportunity to review some of the digiscope photos that I obtained of the Mew Gull (Canus Brachyrhynchus). Here is a link to one I uploaded to Flickr https://flic.kr/p/2bX9gbM Cheers, "I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule

Re:[nysbirds-l] MEW GULL right now @ Brooklyn Terminal Piers Park

2018-12-03 Thread Andrew Baksh
For anyone looking to twitch. The Gulls all just lifted off. Likely spooked by an off leashed dog or the chap with his scooter. Many flew out. I’ll do the loop and keep checking to see if it returns. "I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of

Re:[nysbirds-l] MEW GULL right now @ Brooklyn Terminal Piers Park

2018-12-03 Thread Andrew Baksh
For anyone looking to twitch. The Gulls all just lifted off. Likely spooked by an off leashed dog or the chap with his scooter. Many flew out. I’ll do the loop and keep checking to see if it returns. "I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of

[nysbirds-l] MEW GULL right now @ Brooklyn Terminal Piers Park

2018-12-03 Thread Andrew Baksh
I am looking at a MEW GULL right now at Brooklyn Terminal Piers Park. The bird is likely the one I had earlier. It is with a flock of Ring-billed Gulls that are loafing on the rocks dividing the two impoundments. Cheers, "I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of

[nysbirds-l] MEW GULL right now @ Brooklyn Terminal Piers Park

2018-12-03 Thread Andrew Baksh
I am looking at a MEW GULL right now at Brooklyn Terminal Piers Park. The bird is likely the one I had earlier. It is with a flock of Ring-billed Gulls that are loafing on the rocks dividing the two impoundments. Cheers, "I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull in Brooklyn...

2018-12-03 Thread Andrew Baksh
I had a probable MEW GULL at the Brooklyn Army Terminal Pier 4. It was feeding near the breakwall but I only had bins on me and by the time I ran back to my whip for my scope, I could not relocate the bird. I am currently sifting through the Gulls and will post an update if re-found. Cheers,

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull in Brooklyn...

2018-12-03 Thread Andrew Baksh
I had a probable MEW GULL at the Brooklyn Army Terminal Pier 4. It was feeding near the breakwall but I only had bins on me and by the time I ran back to my whip for my scope, I could not relocate the bird. I am currently sifting through the Gulls and will post an update if re-found. Cheers,

[nysbirds-l] MEW GULL Brooklyn Army Terminal

2018-03-18 Thread Andrew Baksh
I just observed a Mew Gull minutes ago feeding among of flock of Ring-billed Gulls at the Brooklyn Army Terminal. It has since relocated and I am scanning the various flocks in attempts to relocate it. I managed some digiscoped shots - see link

[nysbirds-l] MEW GULL Brooklyn Army Terminal

2018-03-18 Thread Andrew Baksh
I just observed a Mew Gull minutes ago feeding among of flock of Ring-billed Gulls at the Brooklyn Army Terminal. It has since relocated and I am scanning the various flocks in attempts to relocate it. I managed some digiscoped shots - see link

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull/ Kings County

2018-03-16 Thread Sean Sime
There is currently a Mew Gull at the Floyd Bennett Field boat launch in Brooklyn. Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull/ Kings County

2018-03-16 Thread Sean Sime
There is currently a Mew Gull at the Floyd Bennett Field boat launch in Brooklyn. Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull - Suffolk County, Orient

2018-02-10 Thread Alexandra Ratay
A Mew Gull was briefly present this afternoon at the tip of Orient Point in Orient, NY before flying off towards Connecticut. Two Glaucous Gulls also present at the same location. Alie Ratay Peconic, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull - Suffolk County, Orient

2018-02-10 Thread Alexandra Ratay
A Mew Gull was briefly present this afternoon at the tip of Orient Point in Orient, NY before flying off towards Connecticut. Two Glaucous Gulls also present at the same location. Alie Ratay Peconic, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull, Minetto, Oswego Co.

2018-01-18 Thread Jay McGowan
No Slaty-backed so far this afternoon but I just found an adult MEW GULL loafing with Ring-billed above the falls at Minetto, Oswego County. Currently foraging below the falls. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull, Minetto, Oswego Co.

2018-01-18 Thread Jay McGowan
No Slaty-backed so far this afternoon but I just found an adult MEW GULL loafing with Ring-billed above the falls at Minetto, Oswego County. Currently foraging below the falls. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] Mew gull Staten Island

2017-03-29 Thread Jose Ramirez-Garofalo
The bird hasn't been seen for about an hour. I did re-locate it further down the beach but it was flushed by one of the many dog walkers near the gulls. On Wed, Mar 29, 2017 at 1:48 PM peter paul wrote: > Has anyone seen this bird since this morning? Updates of any kind would

Re: [nysbirds-l] Mew gull Staten Island

2017-03-29 Thread Jose Ramirez-Garofalo
The bird hasn't been seen for about an hour. I did re-locate it further down the beach but it was flushed by one of the many dog walkers near the gulls. On Wed, Mar 29, 2017 at 1:48 PM peter paul wrote: > Has anyone seen this bird since this morning? Updates of any kind would > be very welcome

Re: [nysbirds-l] Mew gull Staten Island

2017-03-29 Thread Mike
Last I heard from Jose at around 1:08pm was that the birds flushed, and the Mew Gull was not immediately relocated. -Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 29, 2017, at 1:47 PM, peter paul wrote: > > Has anyone seen this bird since this morning? Updates of any kind

Re: [nysbirds-l] Mew gull Staten Island

2017-03-29 Thread Mike
Last I heard from Jose at around 1:08pm was that the birds flushed, and the Mew Gull was not immediately relocated. -Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 29, 2017, at 1:47 PM, peter paul wrote: > > Has anyone seen this bird since this morning? Updates of any kind would be > very

Re: [nysbirds-l] Mew gull Staten Island

2017-03-29 Thread peter paul
Has anyone seen this bird since this morning? Updates of any kind would be very welcome Thanks, Tripper On Wed, Mar 29, 2017 at 8:57 AM, Isaac Grant wrote: > I just relocated the bird on the beach at Midland Beach. This is directly > across from the pine trees where the red crossbill was seen

[nysbirds-l] Mew gull Staten Island

2017-03-29 Thread Isaac Grant
I just relocated the bird on the beach at Midland Beach. This is directly across from the pine trees where the red crossbill was seen for most of the winter. It is right across from the blue bathrooms. The bird was first found by Dick Veit feeding on the lawn at Millerfield. Isaac Grant Senior

[nysbirds-l] Mew gull Staten Island

2017-03-29 Thread Isaac Grant
I just relocated the bird on the beach at Midland Beach. This is directly across from the pine trees where the red crossbill was seen for most of the winter. It is right across from the blue bathrooms. The bird was first found by Dick Veit feeding on the lawn at Millerfield. Isaac Grant Senior

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull - Staten Island

2017-03-29 Thread Jose Ramirez-Garofalo
There is an adult Mew Gull at Miller Field in Staten Island, directly in front of New Dorp High School. -- Jose Research Assistant College of Staten Island -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull - Staten Island

2017-03-29 Thread Jose Ramirez-Garofalo
There is an adult Mew Gull at Miller Field in Staten Island, directly in front of New Dorp High School. -- Jose Research Assistant College of Staten Island -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull Brooklyn

2017-01-27 Thread Shane Blodgett
The Mew Gull seen earlier this month is currently being viewed in the cove on the north side of the Brooklyn army terminal. This is at the end of 58th St. where the parking lot is for the New York water taxi. Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY Sent from my iPhone Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull Brooklyn

2017-01-27 Thread Shane Blodgett
The Mew Gull seen earlier this month is currently being viewed in the cove on the north side of the Brooklyn army terminal. This is at the end of 58th St. where the parking lot is for the New York water taxi. Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY Sent from my iPhone Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L

Re: [nysbirds-l] Mew Gull in Brooklyn

2016-12-12 Thread Bobbi Manian
Bird currently closer to veterans pier Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 12, 2016, at 12:49 PM, isaac grant wrote: > > Bobbi Manian just tweeted photo of adult Common/Mew Gull on the water in the > Narrows off the Belt Parkway esplanade between Veteran's Memorial Pier and

Re: [nysbirds-l] Mew Gull in Brooklyn

2016-12-12 Thread Bobbi Manian
Bird currently closer to veterans pier Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 12, 2016, at 12:49 PM, isaac grant wrote: > > Bobbi Manian just tweeted photo of adult Common/Mew Gull on the water in the > Narrows off the Belt Parkway esplanade between Veteran's Memorial Pier and > the 80th street

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull in Brooklyn

2016-12-12 Thread isaac grant
Bobbi Manian just tweeted photo of adult Common/Mew Gull on the water in the Narrows off the Belt Parkway esplanade between Veteran's Memorial Pier and the 80th street pedestrian crossover. This is in Brooklyn (Kings County) She says it is currently flying around in the area now. -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull in Brooklyn

2016-12-12 Thread isaac grant
Bobbi Manian just tweeted photo of adult Common/Mew Gull on the water in the Narrows off the Belt Parkway esplanade between Veteran's Memorial Pier and the 80th street pedestrian crossover. This is in Brooklyn (Kings County) She says it is currently flying around in the area now. -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull on Staten Island

2016-01-22 Thread isaac grant
Shortly before 4:00 this afternoon I found a Mew Gull (most likely Common Gull) off of Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island. Bird was feeding off of the jetty in a large flock of Ring-billed Gulls and some Bonaparte's Gulls. This is basically on the Staten Island side of Gravesend Bay. It is an adult

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull on Staten Island

2016-01-22 Thread isaac grant
Shortly before 4:00 this afternoon I found a Mew Gull (most likely Common Gull) off of Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island. Bird was feeding off of the jetty in a large flock of Ring-billed Gulls and some Bonaparte's Gulls. This is basically on the Staten Island side of Gravesend Bay. It is an adult

Re: [nysbirds-l] Mew Gull Brooklyn continues

2015-03-15 Thread Glenn Wilson
Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Shane Blodgett Date:03/14/2015 9:39 AM (GMT-05:00) To: nysbirds-L@cornell.edu Subject: [nysbirds-l] Mew Gull Brooklyn continues For those of you not on Facebook or eBird, the long staying Mew Gull (MEGU) along Gravesend Bay

RE: [nysbirds-l] Mew Gull Brooklyn continues

2015-03-15 Thread Steve Walter
Glaucous Gull here now, and continuing Iceland near Kohls. Still no Mew for me. S.Walter Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Shane Blodgett Date:03/14/2015 9:39 AM (GMT-05:00) To: nysbirds-L@cornell.edu Subject: [nysbirds-l] Mew Gull

Re: [nysbirds-l] Mew Gull Brooklyn continues

2015-03-15 Thread Glenn Wilson
Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Shane Blodgett Date:03/14/2015 9:39 AM (GMT-05:00) To: nysbirds-L@cornell.edu Subject: [nysbirds-l] Mew Gull Brooklyn continues For those of you not on Facebook or eBird, the long staying Mew Gull (MEGU) along

RE: [nysbirds-l] Mew Gull Brooklyn continues

2015-03-15 Thread Steve Walter
@cornell.edu /divdivSubject: [nysbirds-l] Mew Gull Brooklyn continues /divdiv /divFor those of you not on Facebook or eBird, the long staying Mew Gull (MEGU) along Gravesend Bay in Brooklyn is still around. Although I personally have not seen it since Feb. 17-despite many attempts-local Brooklyn

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull Brooklyn continues

2015-03-14 Thread Shane Blodgett
For those of you not on Facebook or eBird, the long staying Mew Gull (MEGU) along Gravesend Bay in Brooklyn is still around. Although I personally have not seen it since Feb. 17-despite many attempts-local Brooklyn birder Daniel Frazier has seen and photographed it at least 2x since then,

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull Brooklyn continues

2015-03-14 Thread Shane Blodgett
For those of you not on Facebook or eBird, the long staying Mew Gull (MEGU) along Gravesend Bay in Brooklyn is still around. Although I personally have not seen it since Feb. 17-despite many attempts-local Brooklyn birder Daniel Frazier has seen and photographed it at least 2x since then,

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull -Brooklyn -YES

2015-02-01 Thread Shane Blodgett
MEGU associating with the RBGU taking handouts near the tennis courts building at Caesar's Bay -sitting on top of the building a couple of times-this is the same area as all sightings have been. Shane Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull -Brooklyn -YES

2015-02-01 Thread Shane Blodgett
MEGU associating with the RBGU taking handouts near the tennis courts building at Caesar's Bay -sitting on top of the building a couple of times-this is the same area as all sightings have been. Shane Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Mew Gull Yes, Kings County

2015-01-26 Thread Heydi
The Mew Gull was still present as of 1 pm...on the ball-field as described in Sean Sime's post. Good birding, Heydi Lopes Brooklyn Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 26, 2015, at 10:51 AM, Sean Sime wrote: > > Shane Blodgett just called to say he is viewing the Mew Gull on the ball > field just

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull Yes, Kings County

2015-01-26 Thread Sean Sime
Shane Blodgett just called to say he is viewing the Mew Gull on the ball field just NW of Ceasar's Bay along the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Cheers, Sean Sime Brooklyn -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull Yes, Kings County

2015-01-26 Thread Sean Sime
Shane Blodgett just called to say he is viewing the Mew Gull on the ball field just NW of Ceasar's Bay along the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Cheers, Sean Sime Brooklyn -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] Mew Gull Yes, Kings County

2015-01-26 Thread Heydi
The Mew Gull was still present as of 1 pm...on the ball-field as described in Sean Sime's post. Good birding, Heydi Lopes Brooklyn Sent from my iPhone On Jan 26, 2015, at 10:51 AM, Sean Sime s...@seansime.com wrote: Shane Blodgett just called to say he is viewing the Mew Gull on the ball

Re: [nysbirds-l] Mew Gull YES

2015-01-23 Thread Andrew Baksh
Just came in and then disappeared behind Khol's. 風 Swift as the wind 林 Quiet as the forest 火 Conquer like the fire 山 Steady as the mountain Sun Tzu *The Art of War* (\__/) (= '.'=) (") _ (") Sent from somewhere

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull NO

2015-01-23 Thread Shane Blodgett
as of now 11:22 the Mew Gull has not shown up -about 10 birders looking some as early as 8:00 am. Only 1 hour past high tide at this point so there is not a lot of exposed rocks yet and not a huge number of gulls around yet. Shane Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Mew Gull YES

2015-01-23 Thread Andrew Baksh
Just came in and then disappeared behind Khol's. 風 Swift as the wind 林 Quiet as the forest 火 Conquer like the fire 山 Steady as the mountain Sun Tzu http://refspace.com/quotes/Sun_Tzu *The Art of War* http://refspace.com/quotes/The_Art_of_War (\__/) (= '.'=) () _ () Sent from somewhere in the

RE: [nysbirds-l] Mew Gull

2015-01-22 Thread Carole Griffiths
Is anyone seeing the Mew Gull now? From: bounce-118728083-14379...@list.cornell.edu [bounce-118728083-14379...@list.cornell.edu] on behalf of Tim Dunn [timd...@optonline.net] Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2015 12:08 PM To: NYSBirds Subject: [nysbirds-l] Mew

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull-YES

2015-01-22 Thread Rob Jett
Brookyn Mew Gull just seen circling over parking lot at Cesar's Bay. Disappeared over parkway to the east. Rob Rob Sent via Pigeon Post -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull

2015-01-22 Thread Tim Dunn
Currently being seen on top of ledge of toys r us building at previously identified parking lot. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] Mew Gull

2015-01-22 Thread Peter Post
That should be coming from the east bound lane. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 22, 2015, at 10:23 AM, Peter Post wrote: > > The bird is just to the right of the Kohl's now. The is a free parking lot > coming off the belt from the east a very short walking distance before exit > 5. > > Sent

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull

2015-01-22 Thread Peter Post
The bird is just to the right of the Kohl's now. The is a free parking lot coming off the belt from the east a very short walking distance before exit 5. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

RE: [nysbirds-l] Mew Gull directions

2015-01-22 Thread Shaibal Mitra
Belt. Subject: [nysbirds-l] Mew Gull directions Just to clarify the parking lot nearest where the Mew was first found can only be accessed on the east bound side of the Belt Parkway and is on your right hand side just before exit 5 (Bay Parkway). This is the same lot and area the 2010 Mew

RE: [nysbirds-l] Mew Gull directions

2015-01-22 Thread Shaibal Mitra
Belt. Subject: [nysbirds-l] Mew Gull directions Just to clarify the parking lot nearest where the Mew was first found can only be accessed on the east bound side of the Belt Parkway and is on your right hand side just before exit 5 (Bay Parkway). This is the same lot and area the 2010 Mew

Re: [nysbirds-l] Mew Gull

2015-01-22 Thread Peter Post
That should be coming from the east bound lane. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 22, 2015, at 10:23 AM, Peter Post pwp...@nyc.rr.com wrote: The bird is just to the right of the Kohl's now. The is a free parking lot coming off the belt from the east a very short walking distance before exit 5.

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull

2015-01-22 Thread Peter Post
The bird is just to the right of the Kohl's now. The is a free parking lot coming off the belt from the east a very short walking distance before exit 5. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull

2015-01-22 Thread Tim Dunn
Currently being seen on top of ledge of toys r us building at previously identified parking lot. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull-YES

2015-01-22 Thread Rob Jett
Brookyn Mew Gull just seen circling over parking lot at Cesar's Bay. Disappeared over parkway to the east. Rob Rob Sent via Pigeon Post -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

RE: [nysbirds-l] Mew Gull

2015-01-22 Thread Carole Griffiths
Is anyone seeing the Mew Gull now? From: bounce-118728083-14379...@list.cornell.edu [bounce-118728083-14379...@list.cornell.edu] on behalf of Tim Dunn [timd...@optonline.net] Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2015 12:08 PM To: NYSBirds Subject: [nysbirds-l] Mew

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull directions

2015-01-21 Thread Shane Blodgett
Just to clarify the parking lot nearest where the Mew was first found can only be accessed on the east bound side of the Belt Parkway and is on your right hand side just before exit 5 (Bay Parkway). This is the same lot and area the 2010 Mew was found. You can also take exit 5, then take the

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull directions

2015-01-21 Thread Shane Blodgett
Just to clarify the parking lot nearest where the Mew was first found can only be accessed on the east bound side of the Belt Parkway and is on your right hand side just before exit 5 (Bay Parkway). This is the same lot and area the 2010 Mew was found. You can also take exit 5, then take the

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull at Playlands, Rye (Westchester Co)

2010-03-15 Thread Angus Wilson
An adult *MEW GULL* (likely a nominate Common Gull, _canus_) was found by Tom Burke and Gail Benson yesterday afternoon at Playlands Park in Rye (Westchester Co.). A few local birders were able to reach the spot in time to see it before it was flushed and disappeared. It was searched for this

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull

2010-02-20 Thread vincent N
The Mew Gull was present today at Graveshead Bay from 2:00pm to at least 2:15 with hundreds of Ring-billed Gulls . The bird was very easy to view on the pavement near the car pull-out east of the pedestrian bridge. Vincent F. Nichnadowicz Princeton Jct., NJ

[nysbirds-l] MEW GULL - YES

2010-01-22 Thread Peter W. Post
Greetings! I went to Brooklyn today to search for the Mew (Common) Gull. I parked in the first lot SE of the Verrazano Bridge and walked toward Kohl's Department Store. At 11:45 I found the bird standing on the rocks opposite the end of B19 Street. It flew up onto the railing that lines the

[nysbirds-l] MEW GULL - YES

2010-01-22 Thread Peter W. Post
Greetings! I went to Brooklyn today to search for the Mew (Common) Gull. I parked in the first lot SE of the Verrazano Bridge and walked toward Kohl's Department Store. At 11:45 I found the bird standing on the rocks opposite the end of B19 Street. It flew up onto the railing that lines the

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull today Jan. 18 YES

2010-01-18 Thread Richard Guthrie
Andy called a while ago to report that the MEW GULL was present this morning at about 8 o'clock, out on the water about 100 yards north of the Bay 16th Street crosswalk. At about 8 15, it flew eastward, inland with a group of Ring-bills. I've heard some speculation that that departure is

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull today Jan. 18 YES

2010-01-18 Thread Richard Guthrie
Andy called a while ago to report that the MEW GULL was present this morning at about 8 o'clock, out on the water about 100 yards north of the Bay 16th Street crosswalk. At about 8 15, it flew eastward, inland with a group of Ring-bills. I've heard some speculation that that departure is

Re: [nysbirds-l] Mew Gull - Yes

2010-01-06 Thread Robert Lewis
one can easily park. It looked like they were landing in the playground over there. By the time I got there, there was nothing present but a dog walker. Bob Lewis Sleepy Hollow NY --- On Wed, 1/6/10, Rob Jett wrote: > From: Rob Jett > Subject: [nysbirds-l] Mew Gull - Yes > To: N

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull - Yes

2010-01-06 Thread Rob Jett
Just got a call from Shane Blodgett. The Brooklyn Mew Gull is back in its "usual" location, about 100 yards south of the 14th Ave foot bridge. Good birding, Rob -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives:

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull - Yes

2010-01-06 Thread Rob Jett
Just got a call from Shane Blodgett. The Brooklyn Mew Gull is back in its usual location, about 100 yards south of the 14th Ave foot bridge. Good birding, Rob -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] MEW GULL-NO; Brooklyn birding -YES

2010-01-05 Thread Anne Purcell
I went looking yesterday, 01/04/10 between 11:00 am and 1:00 p.m. with no luck, but was treated to a 2cd winter Iceland Gull. Anne Purcell Staten Island, NY On Jan 5, 2010, at 4:35 PM, Jason Pietrzak wrote: > I also made an attempt on the Mew today, and also turned up empty. I > went to

Re: [nysbirds-l] MEW GULL-NO; Brooklyn birding -YES

2010-01-05 Thread Jason Pietrzak
I also made an attempt on the Mew today, and also turned up empty. I went to Gravesend around 10-1130 testing out the high tide theory. I missed the Purple Sandpipers but got the Common Goldeneye (and maybe saw a small flock in the distance), a lone Bonaparte's Gull, a lone Greater Scaup and a

[nysbirds-l] MEW GULL-NO; Brooklyn birding -YES

2010-01-05 Thread icterus
5 Jan Joe Giunta, Sam Jannazzo, Debbie Martin and I (SY Schiff) went looking for the Mew Gull without success. Our consolation birds wwere Purple Sandpipers on the rocks and Common Goldeneye on the water. Moving toward home, we stopped at the entrance to Kingsboro Community College for the

[nysbirds-l] MEW GULL-NO; Brooklyn birding -YES

2010-01-05 Thread icterus
5 Jan Joe Giunta, Sam Jannazzo, Debbie Martin and I (SY Schiff) went looking for the Mew Gull without success. Our consolation birds wwere Purple Sandpipers on the rocks and Common Goldeneye on the water. Moving toward home, we stopped at the entrance to Kingsboro Community College for the

Re: [nysbirds-l] MEW GULL-NO; Brooklyn birding -YES

2010-01-05 Thread Jason Pietrzak
I also made an attempt on the Mew today, and also turned up empty. I went to Gravesend around 10-1130 testing out the high tide theory. I missed the Purple Sandpipers but got the Common Goldeneye (and maybe saw a small flock in the distance), a lone Bonaparte's Gull, a lone Greater Scaup and a

Re: [nysbirds-l] MEW GULL-NO; Brooklyn birding -YES

2010-01-05 Thread Anne Purcell
I went looking yesterday, 01/04/10 between 11:00 am and 1:00 p.m. with no luck, but was treated to a 2cd winter Iceland Gull. Anne Purcell Staten Island, NY On Jan 5, 2010, at 4:35 PM, Jason Pietrzak wrote: I also made an attempt on the Mew today, and also turned up empty. I went to

RE: [nysbirds-l] Mew Gull Description

2009-12-31 Thread Shaibal Mitra
N [v...@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2009 7:58 AM To: ny bird list Subject: [nysbirds-l] Mew Gull Description The Mew Gull I viewed yesterday in Brooklyn was out of the water, resting/sleeping on a rock and offering excellent views of its legs at close range. They were colored g

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull Description

2009-12-31 Thread vincent N
The Mew Gull I viewed yesterday in Brooklyn was out of the water, resting/sleeping on a rock and offering excellent views of its legs at close range. They were colored gray/green not yellow (strongly contrasting with the Ring-billed Gulls). Using the large Sibley's guide, P. 213, I concluded

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull Description

2009-12-31 Thread vincent N
The Mew Gull I viewed yesterday in Brooklyn was out of the water, resting/sleeping on a rock and offering excellent views of its legs at close range. They were colored gray/green not yellow (strongly contrasting with the Ring-billed Gulls). Using the large Sibley's guide, P. 213, I concluded

RE: [nysbirds-l] Mew Gull Description

2009-12-31 Thread Shaibal Mitra
: Thursday, December 31, 2009 7:58 AM To: ny bird list Subject: [nysbirds-l] Mew Gull Description The Mew Gull I viewed yesterday in Brooklyn was out of the water, resting/sleeping on a rock and offering excellent views of its legs at close range. They were colored gray/green not yellow (strongly

Re: [nysbirds-l] Mew Gull and Black-headed Gull

2009-12-30 Thread Angus Wilson
I'm a tad confused. Isn't the Common Gull that's been photographed on the promonade a full adult, and not a 2nd winter? On Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 8:20 PM, vincent N wrote: > At 3:15pm today I was able to observe the Mew Gull (Second Winter phase) > at Gravesend Bay. It was resting/sleeping on

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull YES

2009-12-30 Thread Benjamin
The Mew Gull is on the water about 20 ft from the walkway slightly west of the eastern parking area. Map: Shore Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11214, USA Benjamin Van Doren -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Mew Gull and Black-headed Gull

2009-12-30 Thread Angus Wilson
I'm a tad confused. Isn't the Common Gull that's been photographed on the promonade a full adult, and not a 2nd winter? On Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 8:20 PM, vincent N v...@hotmail.com wrote: At 3:15pm today I was able to observe the Mew Gull (Second Winter phase) at Gravesend Bay. It was

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull MAP

2009-12-28 Thread fresha2411
In my last post I neglected to post the link to the map I created, which should make the directions a little more self-explanatory: http://tinyurl.com/yz3npv5 -Doug -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull (more on location & a few photos)

2009-12-28 Thread fresha2411
After some fruitless searching this afternoon by Scott Whittle and myself along most of the edge of Gravesend Bay, Scott refound The adult Mew (Common) Gull (Larus canus canus) east of the pedestrian foot bridge (between Bay 14th and Bay 16th Streets) over the Belt Parkway. He had returned to

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull--no

2009-12-28 Thread icterus
28 Dec. Joe Giunta, Sam Jannazzo and I (Sy Schiff) spent an hour looking for the Mew Gull without success. We did see a ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK fly over the parkway at the Pennsylvania Landfill. Sam stopped at Massapequa on his way to meet us and found the TUNDRA SWANS there, Sy -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull--no

2009-12-28 Thread icterus
28 Dec. Joe Giunta, Sam Jannazzo and I (Sy Schiff) spent an hour looking for the Mew Gull without success. We did see a ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK fly over the parkway at the Pennsylvania Landfill. Sam stopped at Massapequa on his way to meet us and found the TUNDRA SWANS there, Sy -- NYSbirds-L

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