Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Jones Beach West End--Update

2023-05-25 Thread Brendan Fogarty
Bird is on the spit now with thousands of other shorebirds, Thurs 5/25 at 9:50am. On Wed, May 24, 2023 at 4:51 PM Shaibal Mitra wrote: > The flock of Sanderlings, Semipalmated Sandpipers, Dunlin, and Red Knots > with which the Curlew Sandpiper was associating took off and broke into > multiple

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Jones Beach West End--Update

2023-05-24 Thread Shaibal Mitra
The flock of Sanderlings, Semipalmated Sandpipers, Dunlin, and Red Knots with which the Curlew Sandpiper was associating took off and broke into multiple parts around 3:35. We tracked the CUSA as long as we could, but ultimately lost track of it. A number of searchers are on site and will

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Jones Beach Coast Guard Bar Nassau Co

2023-05-24 Thread Patricia Lindsay
Alt plumages bird feeding on bar with many shorebirds. Will report details of finer, who communicated through Shai, later. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Yes 5PM

2022-05-13 Thread Duane
Still present at 748pm from viewing deck. Moving around with the Dunlin. Duane On Fri, May 13, 2022, 5:12 PM Richard Guthrie wrote: > Montezuma Visitor Center ( closer to the first pull out near the Rt 20 > entrance ) > > Wilson’s Phalarope also present > > And many other shorebirds. > > Rich

Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Yes 5PM

2022-05-13 Thread Duane
Still present at 748pm from viewing deck. Moving around with the Dunlin. Duane On Fri, May 13, 2022, 5:12 PM Richard Guthrie wrote: > Montezuma Visitor Center ( closer to the first pull out near the Rt 20 > entrance ) > > Wilson’s Phalarope also present > > And many other shorebirds. > > Rich

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Yes 5PM

2022-05-13 Thread Richard Guthrie
Montezuma Visitor Center ( closer to the first pull out near the Rt 20 entrance ) Wilson’s Phalarope also present And many other shorebirds. Rich Guthrie -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Yes 5PM

2022-05-13 Thread Richard Guthrie
Montezuma Visitor Center ( closer to the first pull out near the Rt 20 entrance ) Wilson’s Phalarope also present And many other shorebirds. Rich Guthrie -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper report from Cupsogue, Suffolk Co.

2020-09-27 Thread Anthony Collerton
Reported this morning by Aaron Virgin. Not seeing it on this ListServe so adding. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper report from Cupsogue, Suffolk Co.

2020-09-27 Thread Anthony Collerton
Reported this morning by Aaron Virgin. Not seeing it on this ListServe so adding. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper vs Dunlin in Basic Plumage

2017-09-27 Thread Andrew Baksh
I would rather a post about a rarity even if it turns out later not to be so. I am sure we all learned a bit more about Dunlin and Curlew Sandpipers. Nothing to be embarrassed about, you made the call and handled it well regardless of the outcome. Cheers, "I prefer to be true to

Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper vs Dunlin in Basic Plumage

2017-09-27 Thread Andrew Baksh
I would rather a post about a rarity even if it turns out later not to be so. I am sure we all learned a bit more about Dunlin and Curlew Sandpipers. Nothing to be embarrassed about, you made the call and handled it well regardless of the outcome. Cheers, "I prefer to be true to

Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper vs Dunlin in Basic Plumage

2017-09-27 Thread David Nicosia
We all make mistakes. No worries. I found this VERY helpful in learning more about DUNLIN and CURLEW SANDPIPERS in basic plumage. On Wed, Sep 27, 2017 at 2:49 PM, Mike wrote: > I'm a fan of getting the word out and giving people a chance to see the > bird, even if it

Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper vs Dunlin in Basic Plumage

2017-09-27 Thread David Nicosia
We all make mistakes. No worries. I found this VERY helpful in learning more about DUNLIN and CURLEW SANDPIPERS in basic plumage. On Wed, Sep 27, 2017 at 2:49 PM, Mike wrote: > I'm a fan of getting the word out and giving people a chance to see the > bird, even if it isn't what we originally

Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper vs Dunlin in Basic Plumage

2017-09-27 Thread Mike
I'm a fan of getting the word out and giving people a chance to see the bird, even if it isn't what we originally thought. That said, I'm kind of glad I didn't see this bird! Lol Mike Cooper Ridge, LI Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 27, 2017, at 1:30 PM, Arie Gilbert

Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper vs Dunlin in Basic Plumage

2017-09-27 Thread Mike
I'm a fan of getting the word out and giving people a chance to see the bird, even if it isn't what we originally thought. That said, I'm kind of glad I didn't see this bird! Lol Mike Cooper Ridge, LI Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 27, 2017, at 1:30 PM, Arie Gilbert wrote: > > In a recent

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper vs Dunlin in Basic Plumage

2017-09-27 Thread Arie Gilbert
In a recent post it was said “Shorebirds are not easy.”  Yep. I’ll admit to a modicum of embarrassment at getting this ID wrong. Having said so, multiple field guides refer to a field mark of white rump, which I saw well, but upon which I apparently placed undeserved weight. Well if you can't

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper vs Dunlin in Basic Plumage

2017-09-27 Thread Arie Gilbert
In a recent post it was said “Shorebirds are not easy.”  Yep. I’ll admit to a modicum of embarrassment at getting this ID wrong. Having said so, multiple field guides refer to a field mark of white rump, which I saw well, but upon which I apparently placed undeserved weight. Well if you can't

RE: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Jones Beach we2

2017-09-24 Thread Steve Walter
:43 PM To: Steve Walter <swalte...@verizon.net> Cc: nysbird...@list.cornell.edu; Nyc ebirds <ebirds...@yahoogroups.com> Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Jones Beach we2 It would be great if any photos of this bird be made available for public viewing. Rump or no

RE: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Jones Beach we2

2017-09-24 Thread Steve Walter
:43 PM To: Steve Walter Cc: nysbird...@list.cornell.edu; Nyc ebirds Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Jones Beach we2 It would be great if any photos of this bird be made available for public viewing. Rump or no rump. Thanks in advance. "I prefer to be true to myself,

Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Jones Beach we2 - really?

2017-09-24 Thread Angus Wilson
Looking at the photos that are included with Stacy Meyerheinrich's eBird checklist (link below) I would suggest the observers reconsider the ID. IMO this bird is very clearly a Dunlin, as proposed in a follow up posting by Steve Walter. http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S39350964 Dunlins

Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Jones Beach we2 - really?

2017-09-24 Thread Angus Wilson
Looking at the photos that are included with Stacy Meyerheinrich's eBird checklist (link below) I would suggest the observers reconsider the ID. IMO this bird is very clearly a Dunlin, as proposed in a follow up posting by Steve Walter. http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S39350964 Dunlins

Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Jones Beach we2

2017-09-23 Thread Tyler Goldstein
on e-bird, posted by Mr. Arie Gilbert. Tyler Goldstein Jericho, NY On Saturday, September 23, 2017, Andrew Baksh wrote: > It would be great if any photos of this bird be made available for public > viewing. Rump or no rump. Thanks in advance. > > > "I prefer to

Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Jones Beach we2

2017-09-23 Thread Tyler Goldstein
on e-bird, posted by Mr. Arie Gilbert. Tyler Goldstein Jericho, NY On Saturday, September 23, 2017, Andrew Baksh wrote: > It would be great if any photos of this bird be made available for public > viewing. Rump or no rump. Thanks in advance. > > > "I prefer to be true to myself,

Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Jones Beach we2

2017-09-23 Thread Andrew Baksh
It would be great if any photos of this bird be made available for public viewing. Rump or no rump. Thanks in advance. "I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." ~ Frederick

Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Jones Beach we2

2017-09-23 Thread Andrew Baksh
It would be great if any photos of this bird be made available for public viewing. Rump or no rump. Thanks in advance. "I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." ~ Frederick

Re:[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Jones Beach we2

2017-09-23 Thread Steve Walter
I hate to do this - and I saw the bird in question - but it looks like a Dunlin to me. While I wait to see other people's photographs showing a white rump, I've gone over my pictures. All other characteristics are perfectly in line with what a juvenile Dunlin might exhibit in late September. Most

Re:[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Jones Beach we2

2017-09-23 Thread Steve Walter
I hate to do this - and I saw the bird in question - but it looks like a Dunlin to me. While I wait to see other people's photographs showing a white rump, I've gone over my pictures. All other characteristics are perfectly in line with what a juvenile Dunlin might exhibit in late September. Most

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Jones Beach we2

2017-09-23 Thread Arie Gilbert
Curt, Stacey, Liz, and I walked down the swale as far as we could go due to deep water and I caught sight of some sepa plovers. Another bird caught my eye with a long droopy bill. We studied it for a while, Stacey digiscoped it, while I went back for Curt and my cameras. We saw and

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Jones Beach we2

2017-09-23 Thread Arie Gilbert
Curt, Stacey, Liz, and I walked down the swale as far as we could go due to deep water and I caught sight of some sepa plovers. Another bird caught my eye with a long droopy bill. We studied it for a while, Stacey digiscoped it, while I went back for Curt and my cameras. We saw and

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Big Egg Marsh- queens

2016-05-04 Thread Isaac Grant
Just had an almost full breeding plumage Curlew Sandpiper in the marsh. There are close to 1000 birds here including a couple hundred Red Knot. Loads of Dunlin plus Shot-billed Dowitcher Semi sands and plovers Least sandpiper Turnstone Willet Black-bellied Plover Tide is out now and birds

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Big Egg Marsh- queens

2016-05-04 Thread Isaac Grant
Just had an almost full breeding plumage Curlew Sandpiper in the marsh. There are close to 1000 birds here including a couple hundred Red Knot. Loads of Dunlin plus Shot-billed Dowitcher Semi sands and plovers Least sandpiper Turnstone Willet Black-bellied Plover Tide is out now and birds

Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper at Mecox -Gone?

2013-08-25 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Hi all, Gail's hunch about the Curlew Sandpiper unfortunately, turned out to be true. The bird was not present at Mecox today. At least not during the morning hours when Richard Aracil, Brian Padden, David Burgh and I searched for it. We did however bump in to its original finder, Jim Ash, which

Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper at Mecox -Gone?

2013-08-25 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Hi all, Gail's hunch about the Curlew Sandpiper unfortunately, turned out to be true. The bird was not present at Mecox today. At least not during the morning hours when Richard Aracil, Brian Padden, David Burgh and I searched for it. We did however bump in to its original finder, Jim Ash, which

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper at Mecox -Gone?

2013-08-24 Thread Gail Benson
Tom Burke and I enjoyed nice views of the Curlew Sandpiper for an hour during which the Curlew took 3 flights with some peeps out towards the sea, each time ultimately returning to the flats. Around 7 pm, while watching with John Shemilt, the bird took off on its own and headed straight out to

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper at Mecox -Gone?

2013-08-24 Thread Gail Benson
Tom Burke and I enjoyed nice views of the Curlew Sandpiper for an hour during which the Curlew took 3 flights with some peeps out towards the sea, each time ultimately returning to the flats. Around 7 pm, while watching with John Shemilt, the bird took off on its own and headed straight out to

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Continues at Mecox

2013-08-22 Thread Ken Feustel
Seen at 7:00AM this morning on the western-most sand flats. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Continues at Mecox

2013-08-22 Thread Ken Feustel
Seen at 7:00AM this morning on the western-most sand flats. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper - Mecox YES (8/21)

2013-08-21 Thread Michael Scheibel
Just received word that Jim Cullen & Lee Stocker had the Curlew Sandpiper back in the usual spot on the west side of Mecox around 2:00 pm today. Mike Scheibel Brookhaven, NY On Wed, Aug 21, 2013 at 10:27 AM, wrote: > I'm leaving Mecox Bay and the Curlew Sandpiper is still present. The bird >

Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper - Mecox YES (8/21)

2013-08-21 Thread Karen Fung
John Wittenberg emailed me that the Curlew SP was on the western side of the mudflats as of 12:08pm. On Wed, Aug 21, 2013 at 10:27 AM, wrote: > I'm leaving Mecox Bay and the Curlew Sandpiper is still present. The bird > was feeding near the west edge of the main sandflat when I arrived. At >

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper - Mecox YES (8/21)

2013-08-21 Thread mcb3mb
I'm leaving Mecox Bay and the Curlew Sandpiper is still present.  The bird was feeding near the west edge of the main sandflat when I arrived.  At 9:45, it flew off and landed on the large sand island in the bay just north of the flats.  It continued feeding here for a bit, but had disappeared

Re: [nysbirds-l] curlew sandpiper

2013-08-21 Thread Opororniswarbler
Yes - I saw the bird yesterday at noon. It was near the rusty metal wire at the far west of the flats. It was feeding actively and then stopped and went to sleep under the metal - so check there if you don't see it running around. Neil Hayward Cambridge, MA Sent from my iPhone On Aug 21,

[nysbirds-l] curlew sandpiper

2013-08-21 Thread lstocker
just wondering if anyone has seen the curlew sandpiper at mecox in the last days thanks -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] curlew sandpiper

2013-08-21 Thread lstocker
just wondering if anyone has seen the curlew sandpiper at mecox in the last days thanks -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] curlew sandpiper

2013-08-21 Thread Opororniswarbler
Yes - I saw the bird yesterday at noon. It was near the rusty metal wire at the far west of the flats. It was feeding actively and then stopped and went to sleep under the metal - so check there if you don't see it running around. Neil Hayward Cambridge, MA Sent from my iPhone On Aug 21,

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper - Mecox YES (8/21)

2013-08-21 Thread mcb3mb
I'm leaving Mecox Bay and the Curlew Sandpiper is still present. The bird was feeding near the west edge of the main sandflat when I arrived. At 9:45, it flew off and landed on the large sand island in the bay just north of the flats. It continued feeding here for a bit, but had disappeared around

Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper - Mecox YES (8/21)

2013-08-21 Thread Karen Fung
John Wittenberg emailed me that the Curlew SP was on the western side of the mudflats as of 12:08pm. On Wed, Aug 21, 2013 at 10:27 AM, mcb...@verizon.net wrote: I'm leaving Mecox Bay and the Curlew Sandpiper is still present. The bird was feeding near the west edge of the main sandflat when

Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper - Mecox YES (8/21)

2013-08-21 Thread Michael Scheibel
Just received word that Jim Cullen Lee Stocker had the Curlew Sandpiper back in the usual spot on the west side of Mecox around 2:00 pm today. Mike Scheibel Brookhaven, NY On Wed, Aug 21, 2013 at 10:27 AM, mcb...@verizon.net wrote: I'm leaving Mecox Bay and the Curlew Sandpiper is still

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Mecox Bay Suffolk Co. YES

2013-08-19 Thread pjlindsay
Diana Teta just called to report that she and Bob Adamo are seeing the Curlew Sandpiper found yesterday at Mecox. From what I understand it is on the west side and one must walk all the way around to the cove. Pat Lindsay Bay Shore -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper - Mecox, Suffolk Co. YES

2013-08-19 Thread mcb3mb
Bob Adamo just called to report that he and Diane Teta saw the Curlew Sandpiper at Mecox this morning.  The bird was still there as of 6:50 am.Good luck to those who try and many thanks to Bob for getting out word. Michael McBrien -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics

[nysbirds-l] Curlew sandpiper Mecox bay yes

2013-08-18 Thread Arie Gilbert
Currently being seen with Eric Miller and Lisa Scheppke . 6:30pm Here is a link to my current location: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=loc:40.89412,-72.332563 Sent from "Loretta IV" in the field -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper - Mecox Inlet, Watermill (Suffolk)

2013-08-18 Thread Derek Rogers
Jim Ash found an adult CURLEW SANDPIPER on the far west side of the bay side flats at Mecox Inlet this morning. The bird remained on site when I left around 10:30 AM. While the bird is transitioning to basic plumage it is still retaining quite a bit of color and can be easily picked out among

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper - Mecox Inlet, Watermill (Suffolk)

2013-08-18 Thread Derek Rogers
Jim Ash found an adult CURLEW SANDPIPER on the far west side of the bay side flats at Mecox Inlet this morning. The bird remained on site when I left around 10:30 AM. While the bird is transitioning to basic plumage it is still retaining quite a bit of color and can be easily picked out among

[nysbirds-l] Curlew sandpiper Mecox bay yes

2013-08-18 Thread Arie Gilbert
Currently being seen with Eric Miller and Lisa Scheppke . 6:30pm Here is a link to my current location: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=loc:40.89412,-72.332563 Sent from Loretta IV in the field -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper (7/26) - Montezuma NWR, Seneca Co.

2012-07-26 Thread Tom Johnson
NYSbirders, I made a mistake when I sent out a note last night (7/25) and I don't think it was distributed to this listserv. The Curlew Sandpiper continued in the same spot yesterday evening at Knox-Marcellus Marsh, Montezuma NWR as viewed from East Rd (see my post from 7/24 for coordinates). It

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper (7/26) - Montezuma NWR, Seneca Co.

2012-07-26 Thread Tom Johnson
NYSbirders, I made a mistake when I sent out a note last night (7/25) and I don't think it was distributed to this listserv. The Curlew Sandpiper continued in the same spot yesterday evening at Knox-Marcellus Marsh, Montezuma NWR as viewed from East Rd (see my post from 7/24 for coordinates). It

[nysbirds-l] curlew sandpiper yes

2012-06-18 Thread Diana Teta
The curlew sandpiper was on the vanishing sand spit off the Westhampton Dunes access. The bird was there from about 7:15am to 7:29am and abruptly flew off with the other shore birds towards Pikes Beach and only the oyster catchers and willets remained. Thanks to Derek for his timely post. Diana

Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper, Westhampton Dunes - Yes

2012-06-18 Thread Derek Rogers
Currently on sand spit right off of WH Dunes Overlook Parking Area. Begin forwarded message: > From: Sara Burch > Date: June 17, 2012 2:03:01 PM EDT > To: "nysbirds-l@cornell.edu" > Subject: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper, Westhampton Dunes - Yes > Reply-To: Sa

Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper, Westhampton Dunes - Yes

2012-06-18 Thread Derek Rogers
Currently on sand spit right off of WH Dunes Overlook Parking Area. Begin forwarded message: From: Sara Burch s...@burch.cc Date: June 17, 2012 2:03:01 PM EDT To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu nysbirds-l@cornell.edu Subject: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper, Westhampton Dunes - Yes Reply-To: Sara

[nysbirds-l] curlew sandpiper yes

2012-06-18 Thread Diana Teta
The curlew sandpiper was on the vanishing sand spit off the Westhampton Dunes access. The bird was there from about 7:15am to 7:29am and abruptly flew off with the other shore birds towards Pikes Beach and only the oyster catchers and willets remained. Thanks to Derek for his timely post. Diana

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper

2012-06-17 Thread Mike
Meant to say heading WEST, not east. -Mike Shanley Staten Island Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper

2012-06-17 Thread Mike
The Curlew Sandpiper took off with 3 other shore birds heading east out over the water around 8:55am. It has not yet returned, and may have headed over to Cupsogue. The tide is Starting to go out. Good luck -Mike Shanley Staten Island, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper

2012-06-17 Thread Mike
The Curlew Sandpiper took off with 3 other shore birds heading east out over the water around 8:55am. It has not yet returned, and may have headed over to Cupsogue. The tide is Starting to go out. Good luck -Mike Shanley Staten Island, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper

2012-06-17 Thread Mike
Meant to say heading WEST, not east. -Mike Shanley Staten Island Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper- Yes

2012-06-16 Thread Eileen Schwinn
Currently being seen at Pikes Beach- tip of the eastern spit of land. Tide is rising, and bird is not consistently staying put. Dogs and people occasionally appear on the scene. Parking is at Pikes bayside town beach, but they may charge. Eileen Schwinn Annie McIntire Gary Straus Matt and

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper - Yes, Cupsogue

2012-06-16 Thread Michael Scheibel
Viewing now on spit to east of Pike's Beach overlook with a few red knots, semi-palms, & laughing gulls. Best access from parking area just east of overlook parking,there is an osprey platform here, & walk along the shore. Mike S. Brookhaven, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper - Yes, Cupsogue

2012-06-16 Thread Michael Scheibel
Viewing now on spit to east of Pike's Beach overlook with a few red knots, semi-palms, laughing gulls. Best access from parking area just east of overlook parking,there is an osprey platform here, walk along the shore. Mike S. Brookhaven, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper- Yes

2012-06-16 Thread Eileen Schwinn
Currently being seen at Pikes Beach- tip of the eastern spit of land. Tide is rising, and bird is not consistently staying put. Dogs and people occasionally appear on the scene. Parking is at Pikes bayside town beach, but they may charge. Eileen Schwinn Annie McIntire Gary Straus Matt and

Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper at Cupsogue

2012-06-14 Thread Anthony Collerton
It's a good point. I monitor a dozen lists and alerts daily - but then I'm a bird-bum with nothing better to do ;) So perhaps we could all remember (and encourage all the birders we know) to include the state-wide list in all posts, along with whatever other local, regional, text-based, etc.

Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper at Cupsogue

2012-06-14 Thread steve rosenthal
the dangers of not being linked in to every alert network, list, and database On 6/14/12, Anthony Collerton wrote: > I may have missed this but I don't think it hit this list. Michael McBrien > reported an adult Curlew Sandpiper on the NE side of the flats at 2:24pm on > the LIRBA Text Alert

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper at Cupsogue, Suffolk Co. 6/14

2012-06-14 Thread Michael McBrien
Firstly, thank you to Anthony for posting about this bird a bit earlier. Around 2:10 this afternoon, on a high rising tide, I found an adult male Curlew Sandpiper on the Cupsogue flats. It was feeding with a small group of knots and Dunlin in the mussel bed at the northeast corner of the

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper at Cupsogue

2012-06-14 Thread Anthony Collerton
I may have missed this but I don't think it hit this list. Michael McBrien reported an adult Curlew Sandpiper on the NE side of the flats at 2:24pm on the LIRBA Text Alert system. No other details but I'm sure Michael will post more later. Worth checking Mecox this evening or tomorrow morning

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper at Cupsogue

2012-06-14 Thread Anthony Collerton
I may have missed this but I don't think it hit this list. Michael McBrien reported an adult Curlew Sandpiper on the NE side of the flats at 2:24pm on the LIRBA Text Alert system. No other details but I'm sure Michael will post more later. Worth checking Mecox this evening or tomorrow morning

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper at Cupsogue, Suffolk Co. 6/14

2012-06-14 Thread Michael McBrien
Firstly, thank you to Anthony for posting about this bird a bit earlier. Around 2:10 this afternoon, on a high rising tide, I found an adult male Curlew Sandpiper on the Cupsogue flats. It was feeding with a small group of knots and Dunlin in the mussel bed at the northeast corner of the

Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper at Cupsogue

2012-06-14 Thread steve rosenthal
the dangers of not being linked in to every alert network, list, and database On 6/14/12, Anthony Collerton icoller...@gmail.com wrote: I may have missed this but I don't think it hit this list. Michael McBrien reported an adult Curlew Sandpiper on the NE side of the flats at 2:24pm on the