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

Yesterday, Mike Kravatz and I birded Jones Beach West End 2 and Point Lookout with marvelous results: about halfway between the West End 2 parking lot and the inlet, we saw 2 Snowy Owls (guided by a number of people); a flock of about 50 Snow Buntings was at the Nature Center; the first jetty

[nysbirds-l] Red-headed Woodpecker in Pelham Bay Park

I spotted one Red-headed Woodpecker from the wood chip path on the right (east) side of the Turtle Cove driving range about 200 yards (thanks yard markers) from the clubhouse area at approximately 4 p.m. todayMartin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Doodletown Road

I birded Doodletown Road yesterday from approximately 8:30 to 1:30. It was a delightful day and the birds did not disappoint. My highlights included 10 warblers: Canada (2), Cerulean (4), Blue-winged, Hooded, Redstarts, Magnolias, Yellow, Black-throated Blue, and the best look I've ever had at a

[nysbirds-l] Pipits

While watching a cross-country meet at Van Cortlandt Park on Saturday I saw two Pipits on the parade grounds, maybe 80 yards due north of the tennis courts. Birds and runners seemed to coexist nicely. This was from about 1:30 to 3 pmCarney Martin -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] A Funny Story

I was on the New York Botanical Garden bird walk yesterday, lead by Debbie Becker. We were near the south corner of the Twin Lakes, next to the parking lot, where a big bus was parked. We were getting great looks at Purple Finch and a group of Pine Siskins when a high-pitched voice near the back

[nysbirds-l] Harlequin Ducks and Horned Larks

Two Harlequin Ducks -- a male and a female -- were in close to the most western jetty at Lookout Point at around 3:45 pm today; 2 Horned Larks were in the eastern end of the West End 2 parking lot. Not too shabby for a quick trip to the ocean. Happy Birding, Martin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Marine Park Salt Marsh Nature Center

The Wilson's Snipe, Dunlin, Northern Pintail, Greater Yellowlegs, Killdeer and Black-bellied Plover were all present during my brief and frigid visit to the Nature Center at around 5pm today. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Van Cortlandt Park Birding

Van Cortlandt Lake is about 90% ice. But in the 10% water part I saw a male Common Merganser today at about 3 pm, a Bronx first for me! Some Rusty Blackbirds and a few Redwing Blackbirds rounded out the day. Happy birding...Martin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point

4 Redheads and 4 Common Mergansers were seen at the Croton Train Station from the parking area near the train bridge at around 4pm yesterday. Saw at least 20 Bald Eagles from this parking area, and the park itself near the RV area...Happy birding...Martin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Franklin's Gull

The gull was still on the easternmost part of Plum Beach at 6:15 pm today...Martin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Red Phalarope

The Red Phalarope was not in the pond in front of the blind (the only one I checked) at 5:30 pm today. There were only about 10 sandpipers and 1 Killdeer in the whole area...Martin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] American Golden Plover

A little bit of a late notice, but I saw the Golden Plover in the same location -- near 2230 Mill Ln., east side of road -- around 12:30 pm yesterday afternoonMartin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] White-winged Dove

The dove was seen at approximately 4 pm about 150 yards west of the drawbridge along the land-fill side of the road, in trees above and behind the cedars...Martin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Snow Goose in Van Cortlandt

If Alex Trebek ever says to you: "This is the opposite of finding a needle in a haystack," you respond to him -- in the form of a question -- "What is locating one white Snow Goose among hundreds of Canada Geese on Van Cortland Parade Grounds.". Still there at 3:45 pm... Martin Carney --

[nysbirds-l] Wilson's Phalarope

Still in same location at 5:45 pm...Martin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Cliff Swallows at Van Cortlandt Park

Still present at 1 pm, southeast quadrant of Parade Grounds, near tennis courts...Martin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Tundra Swans on Hook Pond

Pete McNamara and I saw the 2 Tundra Swans on Hook Pond at about 11 am today in their usual place Martin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

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

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

[nysbirds-l] Ravens

Another sighting of a pair of ravens: mine occurred over the Administration Building in the New York Botanical Gardens at about 1:30 yesterday afternoon...Martin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Van Cortlandt White Goose

I observed a white goose with many Canada geese in the northwest quadrant of the parade grounds at Van Cortlandt Park today around 3:30 pm. I believe it is a Snow Goose but would love more opinions (particularly the kind that would make it a Ross's Goose!). Happy BirdingMartin Carney --

[nysbirds-l] Van Cortlandt White Goose

Thanks for the responses. Andrew: I have seen the Snow Goose you photographed and the bird I saw today was not this same bird. The bird today is a very clean white, which made me think Ross's. However, I did observe the "grin-patch" characteristic of the Snow Goose, which Tom confirmed after I

[nysbirds-l] Point Lookout and Theodore Roosevelt Nature Center

A beautiful day for birding produced a male Harlequin Duck and approximately 15 Purple Sandpipers on the middle jetty at Point Lookout, and a Lapland Longspur amidst a group of Horned Larks at the Nature Center. Happy birding...Martin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Point Lookout and Theodore Roosevelt Nature Center

Beautiful afternoon for birding. Had a male Harlequin and approximately 15 Purple Sandpipers on the middle jetty at Pt. Lookout,and one Lapland Longspur with Horned Larks in front of Nature Center...Martin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Trumpeter Swan near Nyack Beach State Park

Sorry for the delayed post but I did observe the Trumpeter Swan yesterday south of the park in front of the house until about 1:15 pm. At that point it joined some Canada Geese and swam around the jetties, out of view. Bring your scopeMartin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Woodcocks

A group of us saw 3 Woodcocks in the New York Botanical Garden between Azalea Rock and the small stream just west of it. ThrillingMartin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler at Lido

Still here as of 145 pm. Heard, but did not see, Prairie; no sign of Orange-crowned...Martin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Summit Rock

I refer to Summit Rock in Central Park, NYC, at approx. 82nd St. and Central Park West. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Cape May Warbler

At Summit Rock 5 minutes agoMartin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Blackburnian Warbler and White Crown Sparrow

Blackburnian in Blowdown Meadow and White Crown in southwest corner of Great Hill near stairs to 103rd Street, North Woods, Central Park, New York City, New York State, USA, North America, Western Hemisphere...yeah, that sbould do...Martin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Henslow's Sparrow

Any updates? -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2)

[nysbirds-l] Dickcissel

Just to clarify: In my last post I reported: Dickcissel near blind. As far as I know, it sees perfectly well... -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Henslow's Sparrow

Still there, 50 yards before the blind, to the left as you approach blind. Dickcissel near blind. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Pileated Woodpecker

Still hammering away on a tree in the northeast quadrant of Hunter Island in Pelham Bay Park as of 330 pm...Martin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Common Mergansers

There were 3 male Common Mergansers on Van Cortlandt Lake at 4 pm today. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] American Golden Plovers

2 American Golden Plovers on Jerome Reservoir at 6 pm...Martin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Brewster's Warbler

Yesterday at approximately 3 pm, I saw a Brewster's (this time I remembered the 's) 200 yards south of the traffic circle at the end of Ironwood Drive. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Ironwood Drive in Sterling Forest State Park

For clarification: Ironwood Drive is in the area of Sterling Forest State Park. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Lawrence Warbler

Saw the warbler near the intersection of Farm Meadow Trail and Ash Tree Loop at 3:40 pm. This is where it was reported the other day. Thrilling... -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Sage Thrasher

Is it still being seen in the same place? -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Sage Thrasher

Seen in its usual spot today. I thought I was impressive coming from the Bronx to see it but met a man who had come all the way from Buffalo! -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] Sage Thrasher

-Trip/2019-05-JBWR-Sage-Thrasher/ > > > > *From:* bounce-125122521-3714...@list.cornell.edu < > bounce-125122521-3714...@list.cornell.edu> *On Behalf Of *Shane Blodgett > *Sent:* Wednesday, November 11, 2020 1:22 PM > *To:* Carney, Martin > *Cc:* nysbirds-l@cornell

[nysbirds-l] Cedar Waxwings

I saw approximately 5 Cedar Waxwings in the New York Botanical Gardens yesterday at around 5 pm. They were very near the Mosholu Gate Entrance in what I believe is an Ash Tree. Martin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

s < > jwpi...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > > We were there on Friday the 12th with the same great birdy array > > On Sun, Feb 14, 2021 at 8:33 AM Carney, Martin > wrote: > > Sorry for the late post, but yesterday (Feb. 13th), about 70 yards from > the Maintenan

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

Sorry for the late post, but yesterday (Feb. 13th), about 70 yards from the Maintenance building up the main path on the landfill, there was a birding bonanza! Gathered together were Snow Buntings, Horned Larks, Savannah Sparrows, Song Sparrows, an American Tree Sparrow, a Meadowlark, and the

[nysbirds-l] Neotropic Cormorant

Is the cormorant still being seen in Newburgh/Beacon? Thanks. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Pileated Woodpecker

Still hammering away on a tree in the northeast quadrant of Hunter Island in Pelham Bay Park as of 330 pm...Martin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Common Mergansers

There were 3 male Common Mergansers on Van Cortlandt Lake at 4 pm today. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] American Golden Plovers

2 American Golden Plovers on Jerome Reservoir at 6 pm...Martin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Lawrence Warbler

Saw the warbler near the intersection of Farm Meadow Trail and Ash Tree Loop at 3:40 pm. This is where it was reported the other day. Thrilling... -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Brewster's Warbler

Yesterday at approximately 3 pm, I saw a Brewster's (this time I remembered the 's) 200 yards south of the traffic circle at the end of Ironwood Drive. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Ironwood Drive in Sterling Forest State Park

For clarification: Ironwood Drive is in the area of Sterling Forest State Park. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Sage Thrasher

Is it still being seen in the same place? -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Sage Thrasher

Seen in its usual spot today. I thought I was impressive coming from the Bronx to see it but met a man who had come all the way from Buffalo! -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] Sage Thrasher

-Trip/2019-05-JBWR-Sage-Thrasher/ > > > > *From:* bounce-125122521-3714...@list.cornell.edu < > bounce-125122521-3714...@list.cornell.edu> *On Behalf Of *Shane Blodgett > *Sent:* Wednesday, November 11, 2020 1:22 PM > *To:* Carney, Martin > *Cc:* nysbirds-l@cornell

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

Sorry for the late post, but yesterday (Feb. 13th), about 70 yards from the Maintenance building up the main path on the landfill, there was a birding bonanza! Gathered together were Snow Buntings, Horned Larks, Savannah Sparrows, Song Sparrows, an American Tree Sparrow, a Meadowlark, and the

Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

s < > jwpi...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > > We were there on Friday the 12th with the same great birdy array > > On Sun, Feb 14, 2021 at 8:33 AM Carney, Martin > wrote: > > Sorry for the late post, but yesterday (Feb. 13th), about 70 yards from > the Maintenan

[nysbirds-l] Cedar Waxwings

I saw approximately 5 Cedar Waxwings in the New York Botanical Gardens yesterday at around 5 pm. They were very near the Mosholu Gate Entrance in what I believe is an Ash Tree. Martin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Wilson's Phalarope

Still in same location at 5:45 pm...Martin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Cliff Swallows at Van Cortlandt Park

Still present at 1 pm, southeast quadrant of Parade Grounds, near tennis courts...Martin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Trumpeter Swan near Nyack Beach State Park

Sorry for the delayed post but I did observe the Trumpeter Swan yesterday south of the park in front of the house until about 1:15 pm. At that point it joined some Canada Geese and swam around the jetties, out of view. Bring your scopeMartin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Van Cortlandt White Goose

I observed a white goose with many Canada geese in the northwest quadrant of the parade grounds at Van Cortlandt Park today around 3:30 pm. I believe it is a Snow Goose but would love more opinions (particularly the kind that would make it a Ross's Goose!). Happy BirdingMartin Carney --

[nysbirds-l] Van Cortlandt White Goose

Thanks for the responses. Andrew: I have seen the Snow Goose you photographed and the bird I saw today was not this same bird. The bird today is a very clean white, which made me think Ross's. However, I did observe the "grin-patch" characteristic of the Snow Goose, which Tom confirmed after I

[nysbirds-l] Ravens

Another sighting of a pair of ravens: mine occurred over the Administration Building in the New York Botanical Gardens at about 1:30 yesterday afternoon...Martin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Point Lookout and Theodore Roosevelt Nature Center

A beautiful day for birding produced a male Harlequin Duck and approximately 15 Purple Sandpipers on the middle jetty at Point Lookout, and a Lapland Longspur amidst a group of Horned Larks at the Nature Center. Happy birding...Martin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Point Lookout and Theodore Roosevelt Nature Center

Beautiful afternoon for birding. Had a male Harlequin and approximately 15 Purple Sandpipers on the middle jetty at Pt. Lookout,and one Lapland Longspur with Horned Larks in front of Nature Center...Martin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Woodcocks

A group of us saw 3 Woodcocks in the New York Botanical Garden between Azalea Rock and the small stream just west of it. ThrillingMartin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler at Lido

Still here as of 145 pm. Heard, but did not see, Prairie; no sign of Orange-crowned...Martin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Cape May Warbler

At Summit Rock 5 minutes agoMartin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Summit Rock

I refer to Summit Rock in Central Park, NYC, at approx. 82nd St. and Central Park West. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Blackburnian Warbler and White Crown Sparrow

Blackburnian in Blowdown Meadow and White Crown in southwest corner of Great Hill near stairs to 103rd Street, North Woods, Central Park, New York City, New York State, USA, North America, Western Hemisphere...yeah, that sbould do...Martin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Henslow's Sparrow

Any updates? -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2)

[nysbirds-l] Henslow's Sparrow

Still there, 50 yards before the blind, to the left as you approach blind. Dickcissel near blind. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Dickcissel

Just to clarify: In my last post I reported: Dickcissel near blind. As far as I know, it sees perfectly well... -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Short-eared Owls at Shawangunk Grasslands

Last evening, between 4:20 and 4:40 pm I observed 4 Short-eared owls at Shawangunk Grasslands. They were in the huge field, observed from the concrete area near the entrance. It was a life bird for me and truly a thrill...Martin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

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

Yesterday, Mike Kravatz and I birded Jones Beach West End 2 and Point Lookout with marvelous results: about halfway between the West End 2 parking lot and the inlet, we saw 2 Snowy Owls (guided by a number of people); a flock of about 50 Snow Buntings was at the Nature Center; the first jetty

[nysbirds-l] Red-headed Woodpecker in Pelham Bay Park

I spotted one Red-headed Woodpecker from the wood chip path on the right (east) side of the Turtle Cove driving range about 200 yards (thanks yard markers) from the clubhouse area at approximately 4 p.m. todayMartin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Doodletown Road

I birded Doodletown Road yesterday from approximately 8:30 to 1:30. It was a delightful day and the birds did not disappoint. My highlights included 10 warblers: Canada (2), Cerulean (4), Blue-winged, Hooded, Redstarts, Magnolias, Yellow, Black-throated Blue, and the best look I've ever had at a

[nysbirds-l] Pipits

While watching a cross-country meet at Van Cortlandt Park on Saturday I saw two Pipits on the parade grounds, maybe 80 yards due north of the tennis courts. Birds and runners seemed to coexist nicely. This was from about 1:30 to 3 pmCarney Martin -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] A Funny Story

I was on the New York Botanical Garden bird walk yesterday, lead by Debbie Becker. We were near the south corner of the Twin Lakes, next to the parking lot, where a big bus was parked. We were getting great looks at Purple Finch and a group of Pine Siskins when a high-pitched voice near the back

[nysbirds-l] Van Cortlandt Park Birding

Van Cortlandt Lake is about 90% ice. But in the 10% water part I saw a male Common Merganser today at about 3 pm, a Bronx first for me! Some Rusty Blackbirds and a few Redwing Blackbirds rounded out the day. Happy birding...Martin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Harlequin Ducks and Horned Larks

Two Harlequin Ducks -- a male and a female -- were in close to the most western jetty at Lookout Point at around 3:45 pm today; 2 Horned Larks were in the eastern end of the West End 2 parking lot. Not too shabby for a quick trip to the ocean. Happy Birding, Martin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Marine Park Salt Marsh Nature Center

The Wilson's Snipe, Dunlin, Northern Pintail, Greater Yellowlegs, Killdeer and Black-bellied Plover were all present during my brief and frigid visit to the Nature Center at around 5pm today. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point

4 Redheads and 4 Common Mergansers were seen at the Croton Train Station from the parking area near the train bridge at around 4pm yesterday. Saw at least 20 Bald Eagles from this parking area, and the park itself near the RV area...Happy birding...Martin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Lawrence's Warbler in Kakiat Park

Mike Kravatz and I observed a beautiful, sunlit Lawrence's Warbler today at about 5:10 in Kakiat Park. Spectacular. Happy Birding...Martin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Franklin's Gull

The gull was still on the easternmost part of Plum Beach at 6:15 pm today...Martin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Red Phalarope

The Red Phalarope was not in the pond in front of the blind (the only one I checked) at 5:30 pm today. There were only about 10 sandpipers and 1 Killdeer in the whole area...Martin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] American Golden Plover

A little bit of a late notice, but I saw the Golden Plover in the same location -- near 2230 Mill Ln., east side of road -- around 12:30 pm yesterday afternoonMartin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] White-winged Dove

The dove was seen at approximately 4 pm about 150 yards west of the drawbridge along the land-fill side of the road, in trees above and behind the cedars...Martin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Snow Goose in Van Cortlandt

If Alex Trebek ever says to you: "This is the opposite of finding a needle in a haystack," you respond to him -- in the form of a question -- "What is locating one white Snow Goose among hundreds of Canada Geese on Van Cortland Parade Grounds.". Still there at 3:45 pm... Martin Carney --

[nysbirds-l] Tundra Swans on Hook Pond

Pete McNamara and I saw the 2 Tundra Swans on Hook Pond at about 11 am today in their usual place Martin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

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

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

[nysbirds-l] Neotropic Cormorant

Is the cormorant still being seen in Newburgh/Beacon? Thanks. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)