[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach, Sunday, November 8, 2009, incl about 200 Common Eiders

2009-11-08 Thread Ardith Bondi
Barbara Saunders and I (Ardith Bondi) went to the Coast Guard Station (CGS), West End 2 (out to the jetty) and a brief stop at the Theodore Roosevelt Nature Center (TRNC). The most noteworthy finding was a huge raft of Common Eiders that spread on both sides of the jetty. We did not see any

[nysbirds-l] Timber Point Dovekie - YES

2010-01-29 Thread Ardith Bondi
Still paddling around like a little wind- up toy... From Ardith Bondi Sent from my iPod Touch 2G On Jan 29, 2010, at 10:09 AM, Ardith Bondi ard...@earthlink.net wrote: __._,_.___ Reply to sender | Reply to group Messages in this topic (1) RECENT ACTIVITY: New Members 5 Visit Your Group

[nysbirds-l] one more picture of the Timber Point Dovekie- has a pretty good look at the foot

2010-01-31 Thread Ardith Bondi
http://ardithbondi.com/slideshow55.html#0 Taken on Friday, January 29, 2010 Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2

[nysbirds-l] Croton and Peekskill area - Thursday, Feb 4, 2010

2010-02-05 Thread Ardith Bondi
young Bald Eagles flying, and one adult and one juvenile sitting very far out on the floating ice in the direction of the Bear Mountain Bridge. At Verplanck were 12 Great Cormorant perched on a tall navigation structure in the river. Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Lapland Longspur and Horned Larks @ Jones Beach

2010-02-19 Thread Ardith Bondi
Coast Guard Station in the same place as previously reported, between the restrooms and the gazebo. Barbara Saunders and I only saw two Lapland Longspurs this morning. The wind has really picked up! From Ardith Bondi Sent from my iPod Touch 2G -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] [Fwd: [ebirdsnyc] Hour-long David Sibley interview on line]

2010-05-20 Thread Ardith Bondi
Original Message Subject:[ebirdsnyc] Hour-long David Sibley interview on line Date: Thu, 20 May 2010 19:47:36 -0400 From: Ken Gale nuffs...@riseup.net To: eBirdsnyc ebirds...@yahoogroups.com References: ho4sl6+a...@egroups.com 4ba664be.2010...@riseup.net

[nysbirds-l] Central park, Friday, May 21, 2010

2010-05-21 Thread Ardith Bondi
I entered the park at 90th St and Central Park West around 8:40AM and walked south under the trees on the path between the running path and the Bridal Path. Birds were singing and flitting through those trees in impressive numbers. Not very far down, at about the level of 88th Street, I

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, Friday, July 2, 2010

2010-07-02 Thread Ardith Bondi
Observers: Alice Deutsch, Ardith Bondi Reported by: Ardith Bondi Canada Goose moulting Mallards Rock Pigeon Mourning Dove Red-bellied Woodpecker (at least one pair nesting) Downy Woodpecker Northern Flicker Eastern Kingbird (Turtle Pond) Warbling Vireo (Western edge of The Lake - feeding young

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, Friday, July 9, 2010

2010-07-09 Thread Ardith Bondi
Observers: Alice Deutsch and Ardith Bondi Reported by: Ardith Bondi Location: Strawberry Fields, Hernshead, Turtle Pond, The Ramble Birding was pretty quiet. Still lots of adults feeding youngsters. Great Egret (2, Turtle Pond) Black-crowned Night-Heron (3 - Upper Lobe, Turtle Pond, Azalea

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End Pt. Lookout

2010-10-18 Thread Ardith Bondi
As an addendum, Barb Saunders and I found a Lapland Longspur in the rock pile yesterday. Ardith Bondi On 10/18/10 4:49 PM, Sy Schiff wrote: Sam Jannazzo and I (Sy Schiff) later joined by Joe Giunta and Pat Jones birded the West End. The hedgerow edge by the Coast Guard Station had a nice

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, Friday, October 22, 2010

2010-10-22 Thread Ardith Bondi
Alice Deutsch and I (Ardith Bondi) birded Central Park from the southern end of the Reservoir south this morning. Of note were the inordinate numbers of Yellow-rumped Warblers. I saw this at Jones Beach last weekend, and I just spoke with someone who lives in Sea Cliff, LI, who had the same

[nysbirds-l] more Prothonotary photos

2010-10-23 Thread Ardith Bondi
handouts together with a group of House Sparrows. Here are a few more fun shots to add to the collection: http://ardithbondi.com/page80.html Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http

Re: [nysbirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler-my experience

2010-10-25 Thread Ardith Bondi
to drive it to a swamp somewhere in the south, maybe around April sometime, and perhaps introduce it to another PRWA - maybe do a little matchmaking while you're at it, that might be doing it a favor. Ardith Bondi On 10/25/10 5:25 PM, david speiser wrote: The bird is staying around(possibly 3-4

[nysbirds-l] Today's NY Times story on the New York Public Library Prothonotary

2010-10-31 Thread Ardith Bondi
http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/10/31/library-warbler-barron/?hp Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http

[nysbirds-l] Common Ground Dove - YES

2010-11-10 Thread Ardith Bondi
Since no one else reported it today - Barb Saunders and I (Ardith Bondi) found it this afternoon (Wednesday, Nov. 10) at 3:15 foraging in the grass at the edge of the north side of the south parking lot at Captree State Park. Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

Re: [nysbirds-l] Central Park Varied Thrush

2010-12-16 Thread Ardith Bondi
, but didn't find the thrush there, either. This, of course, doesn't mean it's gone, just that we didn't see it. Ardith Bondi On 12/14/10 8:15 PM, jacob drucker wrote: Hi All, For any interested in chasing the varied thrush, keep in mind that it is does not seem to be in its favorite patch

[nysbirds-l] Central Park Varied Thrush continues today, 12/17/2010

2010-12-17 Thread Ardith Bondi
First in Maintenance Meadow flying from one side to the other and finally to his usual spot east of the Maintenance bathrooms. I saw him with absent intervals from 2 to 3:40 PM. Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Central Park Sunday, January 2, 2011 including 1 Pine Siskin at Evodia feeders

2011-01-02 Thread Ardith Bondi
Observers: Alice Deutsch, Sally Weiner, Susan Schulz, Keelin Miller, Lenore Swenson and Ardith Bondi reported by: Ardith Bondi Birds Observed from the lower portion of The Reservoir south: Canada Goose Wood Duck (2 males, The Pond) Gadwall (Reservoir) Mallard Northern Shoveler Bufflehead Red

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach WE 1/20/2011

2011-01-20 Thread Ardith Bondi
Alice Deutsch and I (Ardith Bondi) found not very many birds, but highlights included 5 Horned Larks in the WE2 parking lot and 1 near the CGS. 4 American Pipits in the median and a couple of Yellow-rumped Warblers. A passing Peregrine falcon and beautiful Grey Ghost Northern Harrier

Re: [nysbirds-l] It's urgent, please respond

2011-02-18 Thread Ardith Bondi
This is totally a scam - just delete it! Ardith Bondi On 2/18/11 2:40 PM, richjack...@aol.com wrote: This probably is a scam. It happened to a friend of mine last year but luckily no one fell for it. The best thing to do is try phoning John to see if he is at home. Richard ZainEldeen Brooklyn

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls at Jones Beach

2011-03-04 Thread Ardith Bondi
Barb Saunders and I (Ardith Bondi) found about a dozen Common Redpolls foraging in the median across from the entrance to the Coast Guard Station. They were accompanied by several Red-breasted Nuthatches. Otherwise, a scarcity of birds. Someone reported having seen American Pipit, but we did

[nysbirds-l] Captree State Park, Ocean Parkway Beaches, Jones Beach CG Station and WE2.

2011-03-12 Thread Ardith Bondi
Yesterday (Friday, March 11, 2011), Barb Saunders and I (Ardith Bondi) saw 18 American Oystercatchers on the low islands along the bay side starting at Captree and through Field 10. There weren't any seen from the Coast Guard Station or at WE2. From Captree, 4 Boat-tailed Grackles were seen

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach area Sunday, April 3, 2011

2011-04-03 Thread Ardith Bondi
Barb Saunders and I (Ardith Bondi) started at Nickerson Beach (Nick) this morning, where we found 4 pairs of Oystercatchers, one actively mating and at least 2 pairs of Piping Plovers with one extra alone (at least when we saw it). When we reached the jetty at West End 2 (WE2

Re: [nysbirds-l] Central Pk. reports, NYC, 4/26 ( other NYC rep'ts. incl. Blue Grosbeak in Queens, etc.)

2011-04-27 Thread Ardith Bondi
One addition - a drake Wood Duck on The Point Ardith Bondi On 4/27/11 5:46 AM, Tom Fiore wrote: Tuesday, 26 April, 2011 - various reports, from N.Y. City locations: In Queens County NY, there was a photographed young male *Blue Grosbeak* on Tuesday - the report is on the ebirdsnyc list

[nysbirds-l] Gull-billed Tern at Nickerson Beach June 9, 2011

2011-06-09 Thread Ardith Bondi
Today, Alice Deutsch and I (Ardith Bondi) went to Nickerson Beach. Aside from the usual suspects, when I was looking over my photographs, I discovered that I had photographed a Gull-billed Tern. http://www.ardithbondi.com/slideshow55.html#0 http://www.ardithbondi.com/slideshow55.html#1

Re: [nysbirds-l] no Gray-hooded Gull- yes it was there

2011-07-31 Thread Ardith Bondi
I watched the bird for several hours, and it was still in the same area around 4PM when I left. Was still mostly on top of the men's room as described in other posts. Would fly off for food or when all the gulls went together for a brief swim in the ocean. Otherwise was right there. Ardith

[nysbirds-l] and, just in case you haven't had your fill of Gray-hooded Gull pictures...

2011-07-31 Thread Ardith Bondi
http://www.ardithbondi.com/slideshow89.html#0 Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com

[nysbirds-l] Subway Bird

2011-08-01 Thread Ardith Bondi
Just in case anyone wants to avoid the Belt Parkway, the Gray-hooded Gull is only 2 blocks from the Coney Island subway station (D, F, N Q- that I can think of at the moment). I took the D yesterday, and it was a nice A/C'd way to get there. Just try to avoid rush hour:) Ardith Bondi Sent

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [JerseyBirds] Hooded Crow on LBI

2011-08-03 Thread Ardith Bondi
Thought this might interest some. Ardith Bondi Original Message Subject: [JerseyBirds] Hooded Crow on LBI Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2011 12:29:37 -0400 From: Kelly Stang kst...@nycap.rr.com Reply-To: Kelly Stang kst...@nycap.rr.com To: jerseybi...@princeton.edu I have seen what I

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [JerseyBirds] Hooded Crow on LBI

2011-08-04 Thread Ardith Bondi
FYI Original Message Subject: [JerseyBirds] Hooded Crow on LBI Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2011 20:15:16 -0400 From: Kelly Stang kst...@nycap.rr.com Reply-To: Kelly Stang kst...@nycap.rr.com To: jerseybi...@princeton.edu It is still at the ocean end of Leeward Ave in Beach Haven. I saw

Re: [nysbirds-l] Marbled Godwits, Jones Beach sand Bar

2011-08-17 Thread Ardith Bondi
Although we didn't keep track of numbers, Carole Berglie and I (Ardith Bondi), arriving at about 1PM, saw quite a few of the smaller shorebirds on the Jones Beach CGS sandbar, despite swimmers and boaters. They included Semipalmated Plovers, Semipalmated Sandpipers and Sanderlings. We also saw

[nysbirds-l] more Petrels on the Hudson

2011-08-28 Thread Ardith Bondi
Peter Post just called to tell me he had a Sooty Tern from the Pier at West 70th St., and Jacob Drucker told him he had 2 Leach's Storm Petrels, 3 Wilson's SP's and 2 Sooty Terns at 116th St. on the Hudson. Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] More Sooties Wilson's SP on the Hudson

2011-08-28 Thread Ardith Bondi
@ 2PM from the 70th ST Pier also Peregrine Falcon E. Kingbird, earlier Seen by Peter Post, Dale Dancis,Matthew Rykmkiewicz, Anya Auerbach me. Ardith Bondi Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] another White-tailed Tropicbird

2011-08-28 Thread Ardith Bondi
Immature followed from 180th St. to 145th St. by Nadir Souirgi James Knox They also report having seen a Whimbrel yesterday over soccer field at Inwood Hill Park. Reported by Ardith Bondi Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] another hurricane bird on the Hudson

2011-08-28 Thread Ardith Bondi
Royal Tern seen from 70th St Pier Lots of observers. Ardith Bondi 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] Fw: Bird by the USS Intrepid on 8/31

2011-09-06 Thread Ardith Bondi
If you scroll down that page and open one of the other links http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/801/img1862lowerres.jpg/ the image opens - Great Kiskadee at the Intrepid! Ardith Bondi On 9/6/11 5:09 PM, Andrew Block wrote: Just got this from John Votta in NJ who wanted to me to send

[nysbirds-l] Lark Sparrows @ Jones Beach Coast Guard Sta

2011-09-16 Thread Ardith Bondi
Jones Beach CGS 3 Lark Sparrows behind hedgerow present for the last 1/2 hr. Peter Post Ardith Bondi Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, December 11, 2011 incl photo of Baltimore Oriole

2011-12-11 Thread Ardith Bondi
Birds I saw in a not very thorough search between the 86th Street transverse and the Maintenance and Evodia feeders. Ardith Bondi Here is a photo of the Baltimore Oriole under discussion: http://www.ardithbondi.com/page95.html Other birds include: Mallard (Turtle Pond) Northern Shoveler

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park Dec. 17, 2011

2011-12-17 Thread Ardith Bondi
there seems to have left. Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Bryant Park - YB Chat 12/17/11

2011-12-19 Thread Ardith Bondi
Ellen sent this email to me, but subsequently asked me to post it to the list. I still wonder if there remain two Chats and two Ovenbirds. A challenge to anyone who wants to try to figure that out:) Ardith Bondi Original Message Subject:Bryant Park - YB Chat 12/17/11

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Birds of Bryant Park

2011-12-21 Thread Ardith Bondi
Posted by request. NB- Several of us saw the Common Yellowthroat on Sunday. Ardith Original Message Subject:Birds of Bryant Park Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:43:34 -0500 From: Alan Drogin dro...@earthlink.net To: ard...@earthlink.net Hi Ardith, My office

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park birds' survival strategy

2011-12-22 Thread Ardith Bondi
I took this photo last Saturday:) http://ardithbondi.com/slideshow55.html#5 Ardith -- 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] Bad behavior

2012-02-06 Thread Ardith Bondi
Brilliant, Isaac. Thank you. Ardith Bondi bird photographer On 2/6/12 7:31 PM, Isaac Grant wrote: Here is my two cents based off of over 30 years of birding in this state. I find this entire discussion absurd and think that everyone has pretty much missed the real point. I have no clue why

[nysbirds-l] Black Vultures

2012-02-09 Thread Ardith Bondi
2 circling overhead just now in Pawling, NY. Ardith Bondi 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) http

Re: [nysbirds-l] Central Park, 4/5/12 -addendum

2012-04-05 Thread Ardith Bondi
and an Eastern Towhee in the Ramble. The other birds I saw were already reported by more than one person. Ardith Bondi On 4/5/12 9:45 PM, Tom Fiore wrote: Thursday, 5 April, 2012 Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City I have little to add to Jacob Drucker's report of sightings, except a few notes on migration

Re: [nysbirds-l] Pelham Bay Owls - addendum

2012-04-15 Thread Ardith Bondi
Yesterday, there were lots of Yellow-rumped Warblers (I saw only males), a Ruby-crowned Kinglet and a Northern Parula (my FOS for this species) in the area of the owls. Ardith Bondi On 4/15/12 4:00 PM, Jack Rothman wrote: Twenty people observed four Great Horned Owls on today's owl walk

[nysbirds-l] Central Park North end around Pool, through Loch and area just north of the Pool

2012-05-23 Thread Ardith Bondi
Alice Deutsch, Marie Winn and I joined Regina Alvarez' Central Park Conservancy botanical walk which began around 100th Street by The Pool. Our bird observations included: Double-crested Cormorant flyover Great Egret flyover Mallard Rock Pigeon Mourning Dove Chimney Swift Red-bellied

[nysbirds-l] another photo of the Mississippi Kite pair at Sterling Forest

2012-05-29 Thread Ardith Bondi
http://ardithbondi.com/slideshow55.html#0 After one known bird disappeared around 9 AM yesterday, at 3PM, two birds showed up. Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Central Park Ramble area, Sunday, June 10, 2012

2012-06-10 Thread Ardith Bondi
Observers: Alice Deutsch, Sally Weiner, Susan Schulz, Keelin Miller, Kathleen Howley and Ardith Bondi Reported by: Ardith Bondi Double-crested Cormorant (multiple) Black-crowned Night-Heron (4) Canada Goose Mallard Herring Gull Rock Pigeon Mourning Dove Chimney Swift Red-bellied Woodpecker

Re: [nysbirds-l] bands on female kite?

2012-06-12 Thread Ardith Bondi
I don't either. Ardith Bondi On 6/12/12 7:31 AM, Spsdmd wrote: looking at my photos of the 2 miss. kites in sterling forest, i don't see any bands. steve sachs -- *NYSbirds-L List Info:* Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Rules and Information http

Re: [nysbirds-l] bands on female kite?

2012-06-12 Thread Ardith Bondi
of this pair in the photograph. Perhaps another pair is nesting somewhere nearby? On Tue, Jun 12, 2012 at 8:18 AM, Ardith Bondi ard...@earthlink.net mailto:ard...@earthlink.net wrote: I don't either. Ardith Bondi On 6/12/12 7:31 AM, Spsdmd wrote: looking at my photos of the 2

Re: [nysbirds-l] bands on female kite?

2012-06-12 Thread Ardith Bondi
I noticed the appearance in that post of the left bird's legs, as well. I believe it is a photographic artifact, given the light conditions and the apparent crop and lightening of the image. This is the only photo I've posted of the birds, and their legs look pretty normal to me.

[nysbirds-l] Male Dickcissel @ Robert Moses SP

2012-08-30 Thread Ardith Bondi
working western edge of western most parking lot near golf course with flock of house sp cowbirds Ardith Bondi Peter Post Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Blue Grosbeak RMSP

2012-08-30 Thread Ardith Bondi
Thanks to the birder who told us where to look. Near volleyball courts on east side of western most parking lot. Ardith Bondi Peter Post Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] update on Oceanside Marine Nature Study Area

2012-11-15 Thread Ardith Bondi
This afternoon, I asked Mike Farina about the status of Oceanside Marine Nature Study Area. Below, is his reply. Ardith Bondi When I asked if I could post his note, he added: You can also follow progress and updates at our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/MNSA1970 Hello Ardith

[nysbirds-l] Short- billed Dowitchers over Hecksher SP

2012-11-17 Thread Ardith Bondi
Around 4 pm, as we were photographing Red and White-winged Crossbills at Hecksher SP, 3 Short-billed Dowitchers flew over our heads calling repeatedly. I was with Peter Post, Karen Fung and Matthew Rymkiewicz. Ardith Bondi Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] first posted on [SINaturaList] Fw: Gateway reopens Great Kills Park, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

2012-11-21 Thread Ardith Bondi
- Original Message - *From:* Markis, Charles mailto:charles_mar...@nps.gov *To:* undisclosed-recipients: mailto:undisclosed-recipients: *Sent:* Wednesday, November 21, 2012 2:19 PM *Subject:* Gateway reopens Great Kills Park, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Dear Subscribers, Friends, and

[nysbirds-l] VIWA - yes Alley Pond Park

2012-11-23 Thread Ardith Bondi
In brush behind Nutmeg meadow. Ardith 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] Van Cortlandt Horned Larks near the geese

2012-12-02 Thread Ardith Bondi
Since everyone so far has only mentioned the geese, I'll include that while I was standing on the Parade Ground watching the geese, 11 Horn Larks flew over and began foraging in the grass about 40 feet from me. Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose at Van Cortlandt park

2012-12-03 Thread Ardith Bondi
As of this morning (12/3), the Barnacle Goose was still there, and at least 4 Canadas had yellow neck bands (didn't get the numbers). The Horned Larks stopped by, as well. Ardith Bondi On 12/3/12 2:39 PM, Anders Peltomaa wrote: Hi Ethan and all, The Canada Goose with yellow neck collar

[nysbirds-l] RFI Van Cordlandt Park Barnacle Goose

2012-12-13 Thread Ardith Bondi
I received an email from some Ohio birders who would like to drive in this Saturday to see the Van Cortlandt Park Barnacle Goose if it is still there. If you see it, could you please post it to this list, and I will forward them the info. Thanks loads, Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info

[nysbirds-l] hybrid goose on the Central Park Reservoir

2013-01-09 Thread Ardith Bondi
like a hybrid with greylag-type (domestic) geese, either, and the color legs is wrong for Snow Goose. http://ardithbondi.com/page100.html Any other ideas? Ardith Bondi __._,_.___ Reply via web post http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ebirdsnyc/post;_ylc

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Re: status of MNSA post-Sandy? - I know some of you are interested

2013-01-30 Thread Ardith Bondi
From Ardith Bondi NYC Original Message Subject:Re: status of MNSA post-Sandy? Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2013 08:48:36 -0500 From: Michael Farina mich...@tohmail.org To: ard...@earthlink.net **Temporary Open for Limited Use** We will not be scheduling any programs

[nysbirds-l] Starr Saphir - NYT obituary

2013-02-10 Thread Ardith Bondi
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/10/nyregion/starr-saphir-bird-watching-guide-in-central-park-dies-at-73.html  February 9, 2013 Starr Saphir, Bird-Watching Guide in Central Park, Dies at 73 By DOUGLAS MARTIN When Starr Saphir looked up at the star-speckled night sky, she thought of the

[nysbirds-l] Iceland Gull on Central Park Lake

2013-02-10 Thread Ardith Bondi
Peter Post just asked me to post that there is an Iceland Gull on the Central Park Lake at the Ramble side of Bow Bridge that is very tame and comes in to bread. Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Pelicans!

2013-03-30 Thread Ardith Bondi
Just had 2 Brown Pelicans flying northeast over the parking lot at Nickerson Beach. Ardith Bondi and Peter Post Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Stint still at Cupsogue

2013-07-18 Thread Ardith Bondi
Arie Gilbert and Ardith Bondi Ardith 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) http://www.mail-archive.com

Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Red-necked Stint still at Cupsogue

2013-07-18 Thread Ardith Bondi
Not sure about that. Don't come running. Ardith Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Ardith Bondi ard...@earthlink.net Date: July 18, 2013 11:40:04 AM EDT To: New York Birds nysbirds-L@cornell.edu Subject: [nysbirds-l] Red-necked Stint still at Cupsogue Reply-To: Ardith

[nysbirds-l] American Redstart at Jamaica Bay

2013-08-04 Thread Ardith Bondi
This seems early, so I thought I'd mention it. I saw an American Redstart this morning at John's Pond. Also there were a Northern Waterthrush and a big flock of Glossy Ibis. A ranger pointed out that the Ibis have been favoring that location since Sandy. Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info

[nysbirds-l] photos of yesterday's Marbled Godwits at Cupsogue

2013-08-16 Thread Ardith Bondi
http://ardithbondi.com/slideshow55.html#0 and two more to the right Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [ebirdsnyc] Re: Red-necked Phalarope - Hudson River Park, West Village, Manhattan (Yes)

2013-08-18 Thread Ardith Bondi
By kayaks. Ardith Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Ardith Bondi ard...@earthlink.net Date: August 18, 2013 4:49:10 PM EDT To: Anders Peltomaa anders.pelto...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [ebirdsnyc] Re: Red-necked Phalarope - Hudson River Park, West Village, Manhattan (Yes

Re:[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [ebirdsnyc] Re: Red-necked Phalarope - Hudson River Park, West Village, Manhattan - No

2013-08-19 Thread Ardith Bondi
Doug Futuyma asked me to post the following- I searched for it without success between Pier 25 and Pier 45 this morning, around 7 a.m. Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] molting Gadwall photo

2013-08-26 Thread Ardith Bondi
duck http://ardithbondi.com/slideshow55.html#1 or http://ardithbondi.com/pictures/slide4303.jpg Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Nickerson Piping Plovers

2013-09-01 Thread Ardith Bondi
I passed two juvenile Piping Plovers running around the dunes as I was leaving Nickerson Beach around 10 this morning. I believe it's a couple of weeks late for them to still be here. According to NYC Bird Report, the latest date they were reported at Breezy Point was August 15. Ardith Bondi

Re:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] The New York Botanical Garden

2013-10-28 Thread Ardith Bondi
Several additions that I saw there yesterday along with most of the others that Debbie reported. Winter Wren Common Yellowthroat - m and f Red-breasted Nuthatch - lots of them The Kingfisher (a female) was still flying around Ardith Bondi On 10/26/13 9:33 PM, editcon...@aol.com wrote: Very

[nysbirds-l] [JERSEYBI] Snowy Owl Spotted Perched On Bermuda Roof

2013-12-02 Thread Ardith Bondi
This was posted on JerseyBirds. Shows how far the Snowy Owls are moving. We're not the only ones seeing them. Ardith Bondi NYC http://bernews.com/2013/11/snowy-owl-spotted-on-bermuda-roof/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] are Snowy Owls really primarily diurnal hunters??

2013-12-03 Thread Ardith Bondi
other owls are known to do? Ardith Bondi NYC -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l

Re: [nysbirds-l] are Snowy Owls really primarily diurnal hunters??

2013-12-03 Thread Ardith Bondi
that they developed a reputation for being diurnal hunters because they live in the arctic and have to hunt during long summer hours of daylight. And, given the option, they will do what most other owls are known to do? Ardith Bondi NYC -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [nysbirds-l] are Snowy Owls really primarily diurnal hunters??

2013-12-04 Thread Ardith Bondi
, 2013 6:53 AM To: Ardith Bondi; Tim Dunn Cc: NYSBIRDS; JerseyBirds Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] are Snowy Owls really primarily diurnal hunters?? Wasn't there a paper in the Kingbird some years ago that described a Snowy Owl at Jones Beach that would sit in the dunes and periodically fly out over

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Re: [JERSEYBI] My Take on Snowy Owl

2013-12-08 Thread Ardith Bondi
I think this discussion is worthy of posting for NYSBirders as well. Ardith Bondi Original Message Subject: Re: [JERSEYBI] My Take on Snowy Owl Date: Sun, 8 Dec 2013 12:58:46 -0500 From: Steve Mattan stevemat...@comcast.net Reply-To: Steve Mattan stevemat...@comcast.net

[nysbirds-l] Petition to spare Snowies reached 3000 signatures and made the NY Times

2013-12-09 Thread Ardith Bondi
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/10/nyregion/snowy-owls-to-be-trapped-instead-of-shot-at-new-york-area-airports.html?_r=0 Ardith -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] NYTimes.com: Tracking the Snowy Owl Migration in Real Time - NYTimes.com

2013-12-29 Thread Ardith Bondi
If you, like I, would not have seen this article unless a NYT reporter sent you a link, I thought I'd post it for those of you who might have missed it. Ardith Bondi http://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/12/19/tracking-the-snowy-owl-migration-in-real-time/?_r=0 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Hawk ID?

2014-02-23 Thread Ardith Bondi
Any opinions as to the ID of this hawk? I photographed it yesterday at Croton Point Park and think it's probably a juvenile Red-shouldered, but I'd appreciate others' input. http://ardithbondi.com/pictures/slide4533.jpg Thanks, Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Hawk ID question/discussion

2014-02-24 Thread Ardith Bondi
Does anyone want to comment further on that? All the comments so far are very much appreciated. Thanks, Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Hawk ID conclusion and thanks

2014-02-26 Thread Ardith Bondi
chin - thought of as thicker on RSHA than on BWHA, and streaks on chest are distributed more evenly across on RSHA and darker at the sides on BWHA - although that is not always a constant. The overwhelming conclusion is that this bird is an immature Red-shouldered Hawk. Thank you again, Ardith

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [ebirdsnyc] Central Park, Sunday, Mar. 2, Reservoir and some of the Ramble

2014-03-03 Thread Ardith Bondi
Since no one gave a report, I thought I'd post for the birds I saw and a few that were seen by others and reported to me. Ardith Bondi Canada Goose Wood Duck (5) Gadwall American Black Duck Mallard Northern Shoveler Red-breasted Merganser (unusual - 1 male on the Reservoir) American Coot (2

[nysbirds-l] American Wigeon still on Reservoir in Central Park

2014-03-24 Thread Ardith Bondi
SE corner near pumphouse with big swirl of No Shovelers Ardith NYC www.ardithbondi.com Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 4/10, prior days

2014-04-10 Thread Ardith Bondi
contingent at the Oven after 6:15 this evening. The Snipe followers were further entertained by several Golden-crowned Kinglets flitting about. Ardith Bondi On 4/10/14 8:00 PM, Thomas Fiore wrote: Thurs. 10 April, Wed. 9 April, Tues., 8 April, prior, 2014 Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City Thurs

[nysbirds-l] Clay-colored Sparrow

2014-05-12 Thread Ardith Bondi
Near W85th St entrance to Central Park by rocks in meadow east of playground. Often visible from footpath. I saw 2 here this morning but only 1 now. Didn't post earlier b/c I thought they flew off. Ardith Bondi now here with Peter Post NYC www.ardithbondi.com Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds

Re: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown

2014-05-26 Thread Ardith Bondi
I haven't yet seen a photo of the rattlesnake from this weekend, but I photographed this one on Lemmon Road on May 15, 2009. http://ardithbondi.com/pictures/slide1717.jpg Same family? It's a pretty colored Timber Rattler. Ardith Bondi On 5/26/14 8:22 PM, Rick wrote: Don’t pet them indeed

Re: [nysbirds-l] N. Wheater YES

2014-10-02 Thread Ardith Bondi
Bird still in same area at 5:50pm. Ardith Bondi Peter Post NYC www.ardithbondi.com Sent from my iPhone On Oct 2, 2014, at 11:43 AM, Arie Gilbert ariegilb...@optonline.net wrote: .on wooden structures in marsh For this location, click on the link below, or copy it and place it in a web

Re: [nysbirds-l] wheatear status today? So far, NO.

2014-10-03 Thread Ardith Bondi
Ardith NYC www.ardithbondi.com Sent from my iPhone On Oct 3, 2014, at 9:04 AM, David Klauber davehawk...@msn.com wrote: Any reports today, positive or negative? -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail

[nysbirds-l] Plum Beach Northern Wheatear

2014-10-06 Thread Ardith Bondi
gusting to 28. Where the bird was sitting, it was probably somewhat protected, but we weren't. Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Plum Beach Northern Wheatear

2014-10-07 Thread Ardith Bondi
Another thing I forgot to mention on this list is that while several of us were watching the Wheatear yesterday, it was calling repeatedly (high-pitched whistle). Ardith Bondi Forwarded Message Subject: [nysbirds-l] Plum Beach Northern Wheatear Date: Mon, 6 Oct 2014 18:27

[nysbirds-l] photos of Plum Beach N. Wheatear

2014-10-09 Thread Ardith Bondi
In case it may be helpful to anyone who wants to further study the plumage of the Plum Beach Northern Wheatear, I've put up an assortment of photos of the bird that I took on Monday. http://ardithbondi.com/page122.html Ardith Bondi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [JERSEYBI] VERMILLION Flycatcher

2014-10-14 Thread Ardith Bondi
Thought this might interest a few New Yorkers. Ardith Bondi Hi All, A 1st year male Vermillion Flycatcher is currently putting on a great show at Rea's Farm the beanery in Cape May. Good Birding! Mike Cape May Point List archives: https://lists.princeton.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=jerseybi How

Re: [nysbirds-l] NYS Parks Empire Passport Cyber Monday Deal - extended through Tuesday

2014-12-01 Thread Ardith Bondi
They have also added 24 hours to the deal because of the problems this morning. I had no trouble this evening, though. Ardith Bondi On 12/1/14 1:37 PM, Ken Thompson wrote: The website is now functioning correctly, go get em On Mon, Dec 1, 2014 at 12:43 PM, SUSAN HERBST susie...@optonline.net

Re: [nysbirds-l] Lapland Longspur

2015-01-31 Thread Ardith Bondi
in the WEII parking lot, and the cops were nowhere to be found. Go figure. Ardith Bondi On 1/31/15 8:32 PM, Jim Osterlund wrote: Have not the park police forces ceased to exist as a separate entity, having been absorbed into their respective county police forces? There might be some

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cassin's Kingbird-NO

2015-01-11 Thread Ardith Bondi
I drove around the garden a few times today, starting at noon, looking for it and missed, as well. Ardith Bondi On 1/11/15 7:12 PM, Rob Jett wrote: Spent a little over an hour with others today scouring the kingbird's usual hangout at Floyd Bennett Field but came up empty. I'm still holding

[nysbirds-l] interesting Beach Birds Feb. 26, 2015

2015-02-26 Thread Ardith Bondi
Peter Post and I (Ardith Bondi) drove Jones Beach Ocean Parkway looking for ROUGH-LEGGED HAWKS. We found one dark morph between Gilgo Beach and Oak Beach, as has been reported a few times, which caught something and went out on the bay ice to eat it. No good photos, but some good looks. Passed

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