[nysbirds-l] Erie County Birds 7-13-17 (no Wood Stork)

Did some birding in southern Erie County hoping to find the Wood Stork seen by Mary-Ann Ingrao w/o any luck (it had been seen yesterday and Tuesday, if I understand correctly). That being said, the day was still productive. I had *1 each* of *Yellow-billed *and* Black-billed Cuckoos* (YB at

[nysbirds-l] Black Vultures - Lewiston NY

Today I had* 9 Black Vultures* in Lewiston - 7 at Lewiston Landing (the boat launch at the foot of Center St), 1 on the cel tower and 1 on the roof of St Peter's RC Church. The birds near the river were in the company of 1 Red-tailed Hawk and 1 Sharp-shinned Hawk. I had only 3 Turkey Vultures,

[nysbirds-l] Common Tern 11-24-17

Sorry for the late post - I started this email and failed to send it! I had a Common Tern foraging on the Niagara River on the east side of Beaver Island SP late Friday afternoon. The best views that I had were from the small half-circle spit of land that surrounds dock at that end of the park.

[nysbirds-l] Bird Island Pier 10/28 & 10/29

Yesterday I had 1 Snow Bunting, 4 Sanderlings and 1 Spotted Sandpiper on the Bird Island Pier in Buffalo. Today there were 5 Sanderlings, the Spotted Sandpiper, but no bunting. There were relatively few duck and gulls either day. Good birding! Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Common Nightgawk, Swainson’s Thrushes

I had 1 Common Nighthawk earlier this evening. Currently 5 or more Swainson’s Thrushes have passed over the house in downtown Buffalo. Joe Fell jfell2...@gmail.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Odds and ends in Buffalo 4-28-18

Yesterday I was able to get to Times Beach and Tifft for a bit, highlights included: *American Bittern*: *1* at Times Beach initially seen by Josh Ketry a couple days back and *2* at Tifft. I miss this bird some years, I was surprised to have 3 in 1 day! *Cliff Swallow*: *1* a Tifft (Kevin

[nysbirds-l] Oswego Gulls Saturday 1-20-18

I had no luck with either the Slaty-backed Gull or Mew Gull today in the Oswego area (best gull for me was a 1st winter Iceland Gull - on the river near lock 6). At Oswego Harbor Kyle Brock scoped 1 bird on the break wall to the east, and a woman who's name I can't recall had spotted another on

[nysbirds-l] Woodlawn Beach SP - Hamburg, NY

I had a juvenile Black-crowned Night Heron at Woodlawn Beach SP today. Strangely only 2 Mallards and a handful of gulls were present. A complete list can be seen here: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S42317032 Joe Fell Buffalo, NY jfell2...@gmail.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Nighthawks

I just had at least 8 Common Nighthawks over my house - always a treat! Joe Fell Buffalo, NY jfell2...@gmail.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Common Tern - Towpath Park - Buffalo 4-13-18

Just a brief stop along the Upper Niagara in Buffalo yielded a Common Tern among the 250 or so Bonaparte's Gulls. Joe Fell Buffalo, NY jfell2...@gmail.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Chimney Swifts - Buffalo

I had 3 Chimney Swifts over Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo during my lunch break today. Joe Fell jfell2...@gmail.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon - Tonawanda WMA (Genesee Co.)

I was able to see the Eurasian Wigeon reported yesterday by Peter Yeorg at North Feeder Marsh, Tonawanda WMA, in Alabama, NY. The bird was associating with 2 dozen American Wigeon. It was identifiable without a scope, however a scope would be helpful. I was told these birds left just before 5:00

[nysbirds-l] Northern Shrike etc. - Buffalo

I had a Shrike as well as an American Kestrel at the Union Ship Canal near the Certainteed building in South Buffalo about 20 minutes ago. Prior to that I had a Northern Mockingbird, American Kestrel and Snowy Owl at the Seaway Slip on Furhman Blvd. The owl was out on the break wall. Joe Fell

[nysbirds-l] Black-legged Kittiwake - Buffalo

I had a Black-legged Kittiwake at Unity Island this afternoon. This was the first time I had a kittiwake in adult plumage. There are very poor photos on eBird. Mike G with Pat M and Kyle B found a very close Little Gull (and I believe a second across the River in Fort Erie). Kevin Rybczynski’s

[nysbirds-l] Forster's Tern - LaSalle Park- Buffalo 9-13-18

I saw *1 Forester's Tern* yesterday at LaSalle Park - the bird was in the company of 1 Common Tern. I understand that other's saw 2 of this species at Hamburg Town Park about 10 miles south of Buffalo yesterday as well. While our friends on the coast see these birds regularly, it's a treat to get

[nysbirds-l] Trumpeter Swan and others - Langford NY 3-31-19

While running errands in the south-towns,I stopped by Winter's Pond to see the Trumpeter Swan and any other birds (reported by Sue Barth and others). I was able to see the Trumpeter Swan and Tundra Swan (thanks again Kevin Rybczynski for letting me know they were feeding in stubble across the

[nysbirds-l] Fish Crow

I just had a Fish Crow at work in Riverside (NW Buffalo) - I heard it call through the window. A pleasant and unexpected surprise. It may be worth checking out nearby areas: Unity Island, The Ontario St Boat Launch and other spots along the Niagara River. Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Nocturnal migrants - Buffalo - 5-30-19

I just had a small burst of activity over my house. At least 8 Swainson’s Thrush as well as 2 Gray-cheeked Thrush and 2 Common Nighthawks. While I have had the thrushes call in the middle of the night, I don’t recall ever hearing nighthawks at this hour. Joe Fell Buffalo, NY Jfell2000 at gmail

[nysbirds-l] Forest Lawn Cemetery - Buffalo

I had both a Canada Warbler and Northern Waterthrush at Forest Lawn today. It seems that much of the activity over the past week or so has settled down. Joe Fell Buffalo, NY Joetf2000 at gmail dot com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Forest Lawn Cemetery - Buffalo, NY

I stopped by Forest Lawn after a rough day at work! Birds seen included: 2 Mourning Warblers, 1 Canada Warbler, 1 Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, 1 Gray-cheeked Thrush and 1 Swainson's Thrush. I believe Kevin Rybczynski and several others also caught up with these birds earlier in the day. There

[nysbirds-l] Fish Crow and other sightings

This evening I was tending to a stunned Ovenbird when I had a Fish Crow in the company of American Crows fly over my yard - an unexpected surprise! The Ovenbird appeared to recover, and eventually flew off after 20 minutes or so. The whole lot of crows flew off towards downtown, with several birds

[nysbirds-l] Worm-eating Warbler - Buffalo NY

=loc=L3625400=year Joseph Fell Buffalo, NY jfell2...@gmail.com -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Virginia Rail, Rusty Blackbird - Tifft Nature Preserve - Buffalo

I took a walk to Tifft on Tuesday 3-24-20 and had Virginia Rail off Old Tifft St (reported previously by P. Corrigan). Also in that area was at least 1 Rusty Blackbird (although it was possible there may have been more). The Mute Swan previously reported by A. Nowicki was also present, along

[nysbirds-l] Buffalo area birds

Today (4-26) I had 23 Fox Sparrows at Forest Lawn - far and away the largest number of this species I've seen, although have been seeing many so far this spring. Also present in smaller numbers were White-throated, Chipping, Song and Field, and some other migrants.

[nysbirds-l] Common Nighthawk - Buffalo

While leaving Wegmans (Amherst St - Blackrock) this evening just after 10:00 pm, I had a Common Nighthawk calling. There may have been an additional bird or two, but I could not see the birds due to the floodlights in the lot. A nice and unexpected treat! Joe Fell Buffalo, NY

[nysbirds-l] Gulls - Niagara Falls - 1-10-2121

I had a little bit of time today and headed to the Falls to see if I could catch up with the Slaty-backed Gull and Harlequin Duck - no luck. Of the more interesting gulls, I had 5 Iceland Gulls (4 Kumlien's and 1 Thayer's), 5 Lesser Black-backed and 1 Glaucous Gull. People were present and

[nysbirds-l] Woodcock etc.

Trying to make an effort to see some early migrants, I had at least 8 Woodcock at Red Jacket Riverfront Park in Buffalo on Wednesday. Birds bite scattered throughout the park, calling and making their twittering flight sounds. I don’t know that I have heard so many in one small spot since I was a

[nysbirds-l] Evening Grosbeaks

Good morning all, I had a new yardbird today - EVENING GROSBEAKS. The birds were calling from a neighbors yard in downtown Buffalo. I heard 2, possibly more. Keep your eyes (and ears) open, and happy birding. Joe Fell Buffalo, NY Jfell2000 at gmail dot com -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Common Nightgawk, Swainson’s Thrushes

I had 1 Common Nighthawk earlier this evening. Currently 5 or more Swainson’s Thrushes have passed over the house in downtown Buffalo. Joe Fell jfell2...@gmail.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Nighthawks

I just had at least 8 Common Nighthawks over my house - always a treat! Joe Fell Buffalo, NY jfell2...@gmail.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Forster's Tern - LaSalle Park- Buffalo 9-13-18

I saw *1 Forester's Tern* yesterday at LaSalle Park - the bird was in the company of 1 Common Tern. I understand that other's saw 2 of this species at Hamburg Town Park about 10 miles south of Buffalo yesterday as well. While our friends on the coast see these birds regularly, it's a treat to get

[nysbirds-l] Black-legged Kittiwake - Buffalo

I had a Black-legged Kittiwake at Unity Island this afternoon. This was the first time I had a kittiwake in adult plumage. There are very poor photos on eBird. Mike G with Pat M and Kyle B found a very close Little Gull (and I believe a second across the River in Fort Erie). Kevin Rybczynski’s

[nysbirds-l] Northern Shrike etc. - Buffalo

I had a Shrike as well as an American Kestrel at the Union Ship Canal near the Certainteed building in South Buffalo about 20 minutes ago. Prior to that I had a Northern Mockingbird, American Kestrel and Snowy Owl at the Seaway Slip on Furhman Blvd. The owl was out on the break wall. Joe Fell

[nysbirds-l] Fish Crow

I just had a Fish Crow at work in Riverside (NW Buffalo) - I heard it call through the window. A pleasant and unexpected surprise. It may be worth checking out nearby areas: Unity Island, The Ontario St Boat Launch and other spots along the Niagara River. Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Trumpeter Swan and others - Langford NY 3-31-19

While running errands in the south-towns,I stopped by Winter's Pond to see the Trumpeter Swan and any other birds (reported by Sue Barth and others). I was able to see the Trumpeter Swan and Tundra Swan (thanks again Kevin Rybczynski for letting me know they were feeding in stubble across the

[nysbirds-l] Worm-eating Warbler - Buffalo NY

=loc=L3625400=year Joseph Fell Buffalo, NY jfell2...@gmail.com -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Fish Crow and other sightings

This evening I was tending to a stunned Ovenbird when I had a Fish Crow in the company of American Crows fly over my yard - an unexpected surprise! The Ovenbird appeared to recover, and eventually flew off after 20 minutes or so. The whole lot of crows flew off towards downtown, with several birds

[nysbirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler - Forest Lawn Cemetery - Buffalo NY

The Prothonotary Warbler found this morning by Rose Antos was re-found by Sue Barth along the creek behind the chapel. It put on a good show for me and several others present! I understand that it subsequently headed back towards Mirror Lake where it was originally found. Joe Fell Buffalo, NY

[nysbirds-l] Forest Lawn Cemetery - Buffalo

I had both a Canada Warbler and Northern Waterthrush at Forest Lawn today. It seems that much of the activity over the past week or so has settled down. Joe Fell Buffalo, NY Joetf2000 at gmail dot com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Forest Lawn Cemetery - Buffalo, NY

I stopped by Forest Lawn after a rough day at work! Birds seen included: 2 Mourning Warblers, 1 Canada Warbler, 1 Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, 1 Gray-cheeked Thrush and 1 Swainson's Thrush. I believe Kevin Rybczynski and several others also caught up with these birds earlier in the day. There

[nysbirds-l] Nocturnal migrants - Buffalo - 5-30-19

I just had a small burst of activity over my house. At least 8 Swainson’s Thrush as well as 2 Gray-cheeked Thrush and 2 Common Nighthawks. While I have had the thrushes call in the middle of the night, I don’t recall ever hearing nighthawks at this hour. Joe Fell Buffalo, NY Jfell2000 at gmail

[nysbirds-l] Virginia Rail, Rusty Blackbird - Tifft Nature Preserve - Buffalo

I took a walk to Tifft on Tuesday 3-24-20 and had Virginia Rail off Old Tifft St (reported previously by P. Corrigan). Also in that area was at least 1 Rusty Blackbird (although it was possible there may have been more). The Mute Swan previously reported by A. Nowicki was also present, along

[nysbirds-l] Buffalo area birds

Today (4-26) I had 23 Fox Sparrows at Forest Lawn - far and away the largest number of this species I've seen, although have been seeing many so far this spring. Also present in smaller numbers were White-throated, Chipping, Song and Field, and some other migrants.

[nysbirds-l] Common Nighthawk - Buffalo

While leaving Wegmans (Amherst St - Blackrock) this evening just after 10:00 pm, I had a Common Nighthawk calling. There may have been an additional bird or two, but I could not see the birds due to the floodlights in the lot. A nice and unexpected treat! Joe Fell Buffalo, NY

[nysbirds-l] Gulls - Niagara Falls - 1-10-2121

I had a little bit of time today and headed to the Falls to see if I could catch up with the Slaty-backed Gull and Harlequin Duck - no luck. Of the more interesting gulls, I had 5 Iceland Gulls (4 Kumlien's and 1 Thayer's), 5 Lesser Black-backed and 1 Glaucous Gull. People were present and

[nysbirds-l] Woodcock etc.

Trying to make an effort to see some early migrants, I had at least 8 Woodcock at Red Jacket Riverfront Park in Buffalo on Wednesday. Birds bite scattered throughout the park, calling and making their twittering flight sounds. I don’t know that I have heard so many in one small spot since I was a

[nysbirds-l] Erie County Birds 7-13-17 (no Wood Stork)

Did some birding in southern Erie County hoping to find the Wood Stork seen by Mary-Ann Ingrao w/o any luck (it had been seen yesterday and Tuesday, if I understand correctly). That being said, the day was still productive. I had *1 each* of *Yellow-billed *and* Black-billed Cuckoos* (YB at

[nysbirds-l] Loggerhead Shrike - Times Beach - Buffalo

Shelley Seidman found a Loggerhead Shrike at Times Beach Nature Preserve in Buffalo. The bird was moving about a bit - during the time I was there it was anywhere from ground level to about 40'. Others who were able to view the bird included Joshua Ketry, Kevin Rybczynski and Becky Harbison. The

[nysbirds-l] Bird Island Pier 10/28 & 10/29

Yesterday I had 1 Snow Bunting, 4 Sanderlings and 1 Spotted Sandpiper on the Bird Island Pier in Buffalo. Today there were 5 Sanderlings, the Spotted Sandpiper, but no bunting. There were relatively few duck and gulls either day. Good birding! Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Black Vultures - Lewiston NY

Today I had* 9 Black Vultures* in Lewiston - 7 at Lewiston Landing (the boat launch at the foot of Center St), 1 on the cel tower and 1 on the roof of St Peter's RC Church. The birds near the river were in the company of 1 Red-tailed Hawk and 1 Sharp-shinned Hawk. I had only 3 Turkey Vultures,

[nysbirds-l] Common Tern 11-24-17

Sorry for the late post - I started this email and failed to send it! I had a Common Tern foraging on the Niagara River on the east side of Beaver Island SP late Friday afternoon. The best views that I had were from the small half-circle spit of land that surrounds dock at that end of the park.

[nysbirds-l] Oswego Gulls Saturday 1-20-18

I had no luck with either the Slaty-backed Gull or Mew Gull today in the Oswego area (best gull for me was a 1st winter Iceland Gull - on the river near lock 6). At Oswego Harbor Kyle Brock scoped 1 bird on the break wall to the east, and a woman who's name I can't recall had spotted another on

[nysbirds-l] Woodlawn Beach SP - Hamburg, NY

I had a juvenile Black-crowned Night Heron at Woodlawn Beach SP today. Strangely only 2 Mallards and a handful of gulls were present. A complete list can be seen here: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S42317032 Joe Fell Buffalo, NY jfell2...@gmail.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon - Tonawanda WMA (Genesee Co.)

I was able to see the Eurasian Wigeon reported yesterday by Peter Yeorg at North Feeder Marsh, Tonawanda WMA, in Alabama, NY. The bird was associating with 2 dozen American Wigeon. It was identifiable without a scope, however a scope would be helpful. I was told these birds left just before 5:00

[nysbirds-l] Common Tern - Towpath Park - Buffalo 4-13-18

Just a brief stop along the Upper Niagara in Buffalo yielded a Common Tern among the 250 or so Bonaparte's Gulls. Joe Fell Buffalo, NY jfell2...@gmail.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Chimney Swifts - Buffalo

I had 3 Chimney Swifts over Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo during my lunch break today. Joe Fell jfell2...@gmail.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Odds and ends in Buffalo 4-28-18

Yesterday I was able to get to Times Beach and Tifft for a bit, highlights included: *American Bittern*: *1* at Times Beach initially seen by Josh Ketry a couple days back and *2* at Tifft. I miss this bird some years, I was surprised to have 3 in 1 day! *Cliff Swallow*: *1* a Tifft (Kevin

[nysbirds-l] Evening Grosbeaks

Good morning all, I had a new yardbird today - EVENING GROSBEAKS. The birds were calling from a neighbors yard in downtown Buffalo. I heard 2, possibly more. Keep your eyes (and ears) open, and happy birding. Joe Fell Buffalo, NY Jfell2000 at gmail dot com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: