[nysbirds-l] Hempsted Lake SP

Hempstead Lake SP 10 Nov. Out early to try for gas. At 7:30 AM the line appeared to be 2 hrs. So, went over to Hempstead as the web site said field 3 was open. There are trees down everywhere and large branches snapped off and littering the ground. Much of the area is roped off. The aftermath

[nysbirds-l] Virginia's Warbler -NO

As of 11:00 a.m. the previously reported VIRGINIA'S WARBLER had not been relocated. There were 10+ birders still looking when I left. Regards, Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Some birding fun after storms - slightly OT

To melt away the blues of Sandy and Athena and to welcome a beautiful birding weather weekend ahead! Bet you sing along : ) Bohemian Waxody Is this a waxwing? In this crabapple tree? We're in a bird-slide, no denying reailty. Open your eyes, look up to the skies, and see I'm just a birder I

[nysbirds-l] White-winged Crossbills, Edgewood Preserve (Suffolk Co.)

I birded the northeast corner of the Edgewood DEC Preserve this morning from 8:30-10:05. I mainly worked along the north-south power line right of way on the eastern edge of the preserve. The highlight of the visit were 5 WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS. The first 3 were heard calling and then seen as

Re: [nysbirds-l] Grasshopper Sparrow at Kissena Corridor

Was asked to clarify location. I'm sorry to not have looked at what numbered baseball field it was, but its the one closest to the soccerfield.  East of the community garden. From: Christina Wilkinson nutrich...@rcn.com To: 'Cesar Castillo' czar3...@yahoo.com

[nysbirds-l] Baltimore Oriole- Wading River

I had a Baltimore Oriole on Cliff Rd West 1:00 today. Other birds in my old neighborhood, Siskin, Purple Finch, Thrasher, Towhee, and Sapsucker. Jim Clinton Jr -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Virginia's Warbler (Yes)

Alley Pond Park. Just South of Cloverdale 73rd Avenue. 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] South Fork LI: Two NORTHERN LAPWINGS in Deep Hollow, Montauk

Jorn Ake just called to say he'd found two NORTHERN LAPWINGS on the horse pasture in Deep Hollow (east of Montauk Village). -- Angus Wilson New York City The Springs, NY, USA http://birdingtotheend.blogspot.com/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Virginia's Warbler Locations

I updated the map http://www.stevewalternature.com/downloads/Alley_Map.jpg to show the approximate locations of the Virginia's Warbler sightings so far. I also gathered up the previous site info below. On the map, X marks the spot of its discovery Oct 31. The other spots are noted by the November

Re:[nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: Two NORTHERN LAPWINGS in Deep Hollow, Montauk

The birds took off and flew N over the ridge. A few folks looking but getting dark fast. Angus Wilson -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn crossbills

Spent the day scouring the conifers in Green-Wood Cemetery for winter finches and it paid off. At around 8:45am we spotted a flock of about 25 White-winged Crossbills in a pine tree on Ocean Hill. The flock eventually took off towards the Catacombs. We heard, then saw them again a short while

Re:[nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: Two NORTHERN LAPWINGS in Deep Hollow, Montauk

Peter Polshek just refound the Lapwings on the Montauk airport runway visible from East Lake Drive. They are bear the windsock. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: A little more information on the Montauk Lapwings

The Lapwings could well be in the area tomorrow (they are generally diurnal migrants) and I encourage searchers to check open grassy areas starting of course with the horse pastures in Deep Hollow or if necessary areas of disturbed soil, anywhere they might clean invertebrates. Twice the birds

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

The Great Horned Owls were the highlight of today's Saturday morning bird walk. Male female both visible and hopefully getting ready to mate in a month or so. A few Pine Siskins and a mixed flock of Red winged blackbirds; male, female and immature males along with Rusty blackbirds were feeding

[nysbirds-l] SeaBC Sea Bird Count Event

Please see the following message from Diana Doyle: --- I'd like to encourage fellow birders to participate in this year's SeaBC Sea Bird Count. You can participate in November, December or January. Hitch a coastal or offshore ride with a

[nysbirds-l] NYC: Randall's Island, Sat. 10-Nov incl. Great Cormorant

Best New York County bird was a GREAT CORMORANT on Hog Back Light 14, a skeleton tower, south of Randall's Island. — Full list: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S12009913 — eBird.org map of all November GRCO sightings: http://bit.ly/UB46IY — Location of Hog Back Light 14:

Re: [nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: A little more information on the Montauk Lapwings

In addition to the recent Lapwings mentioned by Angus, another wa in Monmouth County NJ on Thursday- photos here http://www.flickr.com/photos/sgalick/8166827941/in/photostream Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY - Original Message - From: Angus Wilson To: NYSBIRDS-L Sent: Saturday,

Re: [nysbirds-l] Virginia's Warbler Locations

Thanks Steve for posting an updated map. The bird was seen on and off as late as 4:20 p.m. Reminder: Please remember to follow the ABA code of ethics when birding. Excessive tape playing is not the way to go about trying to see this rarity and may actually push the bird away instead of enticing

[nysbirds-l] Hempsted Lake SP

Hempstead Lake SP 10 Nov. Out early to try for gas. At 7:30 AM the line appeared to be 2 hrs. So, went over to Hempstead as the web site said field 3 was open. There are trees down everywhere and large branches snapped off and littering the ground. Much of the area is roped off. The aftermath

[nysbirds-l] Virginia's Warbler -NO

As of 11:00 a.m. the previously reported VIRGINIA'S WARBLER had not been relocated. There were 10+ birders still looking when I left. Regards, Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Some birding fun after storms - slightly OT

To melt away the blues of Sandy and Athena and to welcome a beautiful birding weather weekend ahead! Bet you sing along : ) Bohemian Waxody "Is this a waxwing? In this crabapple tree? We're in a bird-slide, no denying reailty. Open your eyes, look up to the skies, and see I'm just a birder I

[nysbirds-l] White-winged Crossbills, Edgewood Preserve (Suffolk Co.)

I birded the northeast corner of the Edgewood DEC Preserve this morning from 8:30-10:05. I mainly worked along the north-south power line right of way on the eastern edge of the preserve. The highlight of the visit were 5 WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS. The first 3 were heard calling and then seen as

Re: [nysbirds-l] Grasshopper Sparrow at Kissena Corridor

Was asked to clarify location. I'm sorry to not have looked at what numbered baseball field it was, but its the one closest to the soccerfield.  East of the community garden. From: Christina Wilkinson To: 'Cesar Castillo' Sent: Friday, November 9, 2012 11:07

[nysbirds-l] Baltimore Oriole- Wading River

I had a Baltimore Oriole on Cliff Rd West 1:00 today. Other birds in my old neighborhood, Siskin, Purple Finch, Thrasher, Towhee, and Sapsucker. Jim Clinton Jr -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Virginia's Warbler (Yes)

Alley Pond Park. Just South of Cloverdale & 73rd Avenue. 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] South Fork LI: Two NORTHERN LAPWINGS in Deep Hollow, Montauk

Jorn Ake just called to say he'd found two NORTHERN LAPWINGS on the horse pasture in Deep Hollow (east of Montauk Village). -- Angus Wilson New York City & The Springs, NY, USA http://birdingtotheend.blogspot.com/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Virginia's Warbler Locations

I updated the map http://www.stevewalternature.com/downloads/Alley_Map.jpg to show the approximate locations of the Virginia's Warbler sightings so far. I also gathered up the previous site info below. On the map, X marks the spot of its discovery Oct 31. The other spots are noted by the November

Re:[nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: Two NORTHERN LAPWINGS in Deep Hollow, Montauk

The birds took off and flew N over the ridge. A few folks looking but getting dark fast. Angus Wilson -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn crossbills

Spent the day scouring the conifers in Green-Wood Cemetery for winter finches and it paid off. At around 8:45am we spotted a flock of about 25 White-winged Crossbills in a pine tree on Ocean Hill. The flock eventually took off towards the "Catacombs". We heard, then saw them again a short while

Re:[nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: Two NORTHERN LAPWINGS in Deep Hollow, Montauk

Peter Polshek just refound the Lapwings on the Montauk airport runway visible from East Lake Drive. They are bear the windsock. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: A little more information on the Montauk Lapwings

The Lapwings could well be in the area tomorrow (they are generally diurnal migrants) and I encourage searchers to check open grassy areas starting of course with the horse pastures in Deep Hollow or if necessary areas of disturbed soil, anywhere they might clean invertebrates. Twice the birds

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

The Great Horned Owls were the highlight of today's Saturday morning bird walk. Male & female both visible and hopefully getting ready to mate in a month or so. A few Pine Siskins and a mixed flock of Red winged blackbirds; male, female and immature males along with Rusty blackbirds were

[nysbirds-l] "SeaBC" Sea Bird Count Event

Please see the following message from Diana Doyle: --- I'd like to encourage fellow birders to participate in this year's "SeaBC Sea Bird Count." You can participate in November, December or January. Hitch a coastal or offshore ride with

[nysbirds-l] NYC: Randall's Island, Sat. 10-Nov incl. Great Cormorant

Best New York County bird was a GREAT CORMORANT on "Hog Back Light 14", a skeleton tower, south of Randall's Island. — Full list: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S12009913 — eBird.org map of all November GRCO sightings: http://bit.ly/UB46IY — Location of "Hog Back Light 14":

Re: [nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: A little more information on the Montauk Lapwings

In addition to the recent Lapwings mentioned by Angus, another wa in Monmouth County NJ on Thursday- photos here http://www.flickr.com/photos/sgalick/8166827941/in/photostream Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY - Original Message - From: Angus Wilson To: NYSBIRDS-L Sent: Saturday,

Re: [nysbirds-l] Virginia's Warbler Locations

Thanks Steve for posting an updated map. The bird was seen on and off as late as 4:20 p.m. Reminder: Please remember to follow the ABA code of ethics when birding. Excessive tape playing is not the way to go about trying to see this rarity and may actually push the bird away instead of enticing