[nysbirds-l] Western Kingbird - Montauk

for short periods. Good Birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- 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] South Fork Storm Birds

, a Marbled Godwit, and 2 Whimbrel on the Maidstone Golf Course. We ended our day at Mecox Inlet where we missed the Black-capped Petrel despite much searching, but did see a Bridled Tern and 7 Sandwich Terns. Good Birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue

Re: [nysbirds-l] Further Pelican Update

on the jetty tower. Good Birding, Michael McBrien On Aug 30, 2011, at 11:00 AM, Andrew Baksh wrote: FYI... In eBirds the bird was reported to have departed @ 8:30 AM towards Corey Beach where it was not re-found. These were notes from an entry submitted to eBird by Mike

[nysbirds-l] White Ibis Continues

into the open. Good Birding, Michael McBrien -- 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] Northern Wheatear - Yes

Birding, Michael McBrien -- 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/maillist.html

[nysbirds-l] Gray Kingbird - JBWE

birding, Michael McBrien -- 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/maillist.html 2

[nysbirds-l] Mountain Bluebird Continues

trellises just off the road, as well as the metal fenceline further out in the field. Good Birding and Happy New Year, Michael McBrien -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Sedge Wren and Barnacle Goose Continue

infrequently and giving brief views during our visit. It worked back and forth on each side of this phragmite line. In addition, around 5:15 this evening, the Barnacle Goose was discernible at the north end of Eastport Pond in the fading light. Good Birding, Michael McBrien East

[nysbirds-l] Gulls in Bellport Bay, Long Island

found a 1st Winter Glaucous Gull (loafing on the north dock), a very pale 1st Winter Iceland Gull (among the gulls on the bay) , and 5 Lesser Black-backed Gulls (2 adults, 1 3rd Winter, 2 1st Winters). Good Birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Barrier Beach Migrants: Northern Parula, Vesper Sp., Forster's Terns

, a single adult Lesser Black-backed Gull was present in the eastern-most lot as well as 7 Boat-tailed Grackles. Good Birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay, Queens: White-faced Ibis, Common Eider, Gull-billed Tern

of the Osprey Platform. Good Birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1

[nysbirds-l] 6/1 Cupsogue, LI: Four Arctic Terns

and a Western Willet. Good Birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- 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] 6/3 Cupsogue: One Arctic Tern

This afternoon, before the thundershowers rolled in from the west, my father and I, along with Jim Cullen and his friend Lee, enjoyed a 1st Summer Arctic Tern that was present on the Cupsogue flats at low tide. Two adult Black Terns were also seen. Good Birding, Michael

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

for this bird. Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- 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] 8/10 - South Shore, LI Birding Notes

number of shorebirds, highlighted by a single White-rumped Sandpiper, as well as a Glossy Ibis Good birding, Michael McBrien -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Suffolk Co LBBGs

of approximately 615 Black Skimmers on the lawn to the east of the Boat Basin restrooms. Good storm birding, Michael McBrien -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Central Suffolk Co, LI Post-Sandy Birding

Bellport Bay. In an hour of scoping, from 10:30 - 11:30am, I recorded 1 Leach's Storm Petrel, 1 Northern Gannet, 2 distant shearwater sp, and many scoters moving around. Hopefully more to come later. Good and safe storm birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] 11/4 East Patchogue Coastal Flight, Suffolk Co. - Large Finch Flight

tallied this morning can be seen at : http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S11960041 Good birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] South Fork, LI Rarities - Northern Lapwings, Brewer's Blackbird, etc.

on the South Fork today. Good November birding to all, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1

[nysbirds-l] 11/18 - 3 Eurasian Wigeons at Mill Pond, Sayville (Suffolk)

. Good birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Interesting Small White Goose - Jones Beach

- possibly pointing toward a hybrid. Photos can be seen at the end of this album: https://picasaweb.google.com/117391989476777248424/NewYorkBirds2012 Good birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck (YES) ++

the harbor from the Gold Star Battalion Beach. An adult Lesser Black-backed Gull was also present with a large flock of Ring-bills in the southeast corner of the harbor. Good birding, Michael McBrien -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Bellport Bay Yacht Club, Suffolk - Glaucous Gull +

than all surrounding Herring Gulls, but noticeably paler than any pure LBBG I've seen. It was observed briefly in flight, and possessed a dark shadow on the underside of the flight feathers consistent with dark-mantled gulls. Good winter birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue

[nysbirds-l] Eastport Pond, Suffolk: LAGU, Great Cormorant++

Canvasback and 7 Redhead were also present. Photos of these birds as well as some photogenic highlights from Montauk yesterday can be seen at: https://picasaweb.google.com/117391989476777248424/NewYorkBirds2013 Good birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Ward Pound Ridge, Westchester Co. - Northern Shrike, Black Vultures

, and a single flyby Common Grackle. Photos of some of today's highlights can be seen at : https://picasaweb.google.com/117391989476777248424/NewYorkBirds2013 # Good birding, Michael McBrien Vice President New York State Young Birders Club -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] North-Central LI: Ross's Goose, Vesper Sparrows +

encountered 5 Vesper Sparrows along Hulse Landing Road in Calverton. Good birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Central Suffolk: Euro GW Teals, Glaucous Gull, Bald Eagles +

birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- 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

[nysbirds-l] White-faced Ibis -Captree Is. YES

. Heat distortion is bad but major field marks still discernible (ie, non breeding plumage, red ankles, reddish face, etc ). Good luck if you try for it. Michael McBrien Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Fwd: [nysbirds-l] White-faced Ibis -Captree Is. YES

In addition to my previous post, the Stilt Sandpiper also continues in a panne further to the west. Michael McBrien Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Michael McBrien mcb...@verizon.net Date: May 17, 2014 at 4:06:51 PM EDT To: NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu

Re: [nysbirds-l] Randall's Island Cackling Goose + Tennessee Warbler!

. Happy New Year! Michael McBrien East Patchogue, NY On Jan 1, 2015, at 9:48 AM, Nadir Souirgi nadi...@gmail.com wrote: Jacob Drucker and I are currently trying to track down and photo document a molting 1st winter female type Tennessee Warbler in the backstop 42 marsh area of Randall's

Re: [nysbirds-l] Gray-bellied type Brant - Pt Lookout, Nassau Co

ago when I left. Michael McBrien Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 29, 2015, at 11:35 PM, <mcb...@verizon.net> wrote: > > This afternoon, while searching through brant flocks along the barrier > beaches, I came across an interested brant in the soccer field to the west of > t

[nysbirds-l] Ross's Goose, Riverhead, Suffolk

My mom and I found a Ross's Goose in the field behind the Reeves Ave Buffalo Farm. There is also a Cackling and blue morph Snow Goose present among about 1500 geese. We are viewing the field from Reeves Ave just west of the farm. Michael McBrien East Patchogue, NY & Bristol, RI Sent fro

Re: [nysbirds-l] Brown Pelicans - Suffolk - Yes 5pm

All four Brown Pelicans are back on the bar in Moriches Inlet, as seen from the bar on the 4 wheel drive road at Cupsogue. Mike McBrien Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 7, 2016, at 2:47 PM, Arie Gilbert wrote: > > The 4 pelicans were present on the sand bar until

[nysbirds-l] White-faced Ibis - Captree Island, Suffolk Co

My dad and I just found a White-faced Ibis on the Captree Island marsh. The ibis flock was just flushed when firecrackers went off nearby, but the birds are regrouping and landing in the marsh. The WFIB appears to be an immature with almost no white on its face, but the red facial skin is

[nysbirds-l] 2nd hand report - Selasphorus Hummingbird, South Fork, Suffolk

Just saw this report go up on eBird, figured it best to get out word to a wider audience asap. A Selasphorus hummingbird was found and photographed by Tim Brew this morning coming to a hummingbird feeder at the visitor center of Morton NWR on the South Fork. Good luck if you go. I'm enroute

Re: [nysbirds-l] 2nd hand report - Selasphorus Hummingbird, South Fork, Suffolk

to be a Rufous. I'll post photos later. Michael McBrien > On Aug 28, 2016, at 10:50 AM, Michael McBrien <mcb...@verizon.net> wrote: > > Just saw this report go up on eBird, figured it best to get out word to a > wider audience asap. > > A Selasphorus hummingbird was found and

Re: [nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 10/25

I find Tom's notes of flight direction to be pretty intriguing. It's always fascinating to take part in observing these morning flights, but it can be even more interesting to see how the flight direction varies over different sites. This reverse S-to-N flight is obviously most famous along

[nysbirds-l] White-faced Ibis - Captree Island, Suffolk Co

My dad and I just found a White-faced Ibis on the Captree Island marsh. The ibis flock was just flushed when firecrackers went off nearby, but the birds are regrouping and landing in the marsh. The WFIB appears to be an immature with almost no white on its face, but the red facial skin is

Re: [nysbirds-l] Brown Pelicans - Suffolk - Yes 5pm

All four Brown Pelicans are back on the bar in Moriches Inlet, as seen from the bar on the 4 wheel drive road at Cupsogue. Mike McBrien Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 7, 2016, at 2:47 PM, Arie Gilbert wrote: > > The 4 pelicans were present on the sand bar until recently when some boaters >

[nysbirds-l] 2nd hand report - Selasphorus Hummingbird, South Fork, Suffolk

Just saw this report go up on eBird, figured it best to get out word to a wider audience asap. A Selasphorus hummingbird was found and photographed by Tim Brew this morning coming to a hummingbird feeder at the visitor center of Morton NWR on the South Fork. Good luck if you go. I'm enroute

Re: [nysbirds-l] 2nd hand report - Selasphorus Hummingbird, South Fork, Suffolk

to be a Rufous. I'll post photos later. Michael McBrien > On Aug 28, 2016, at 10:50 AM, Michael McBrien wrote: > > Just saw this report go up on eBird, figured it best to get out word to a > wider audience asap. > > A Selasphorus hummingbird was found and photographed by Tim

Re: [nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 10/25

I find Tom's notes of flight direction to be pretty intriguing. It's always fascinating to take part in observing these morning flights, but it can be even more interesting to see how the flight direction varies over different sites. This reverse S-to-N flight is obviously most famous along

[nysbirds-l] Western Kingbird - Montauk

for short periods. Good Birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- 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] South Fork, LI - WEKI, Greater Shearwater, etc.

Eiders and a male White-winged Scoter at Camp Hero. Good birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] South Fork Storm Birds

, a Marbled Godwit, and 2 Whimbrel on the Maidstone Golf Course. We ended our day at Mecox Inlet where we missed the Black-capped Petrel despite much searching, but did see a Bridled Tern and 7 Sandwich Terns. Good Birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue

[nysbirds-l] Brown Pelican Continues

The Brown Pelican seen at the Patchogue River jetty last night is still here as of sunrise this morning. Good Birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Pelican Update

and by permit though. It was still on the tower at the end of the west jetty when we left around 7:15. Good luck to those who go. Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [nysbirds-l] Further Pelican Update

on the jetty tower. Good Birding, Michael McBrien On Aug 30, 2011, at 11:00 AM, Andrew Baksh wrote: FYI... In eBirds the bird was reported to have departed @ 8:30 AM towards Corey Beach where it was not re-found. These were notes from an entry submitted to eBird by Mike

[nysbirds-l] White Ibis Continues

into the open. Good Birding, Michael McBrien -- 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] Northern Wheatear - Yes

Birding, Michael McBrien -- 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/maillist.html

[nysbirds-l] Gray Kingbird - JBWE

birding, Michael McBrien -- 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/maillist.html 2

[nysbirds-l] Mountain Bluebird Continues

trellises just off the road, as well as the metal fenceline further out in the field. Good Birding and Happy New Year, Michael McBrien -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Sedge Wren and Barnacle Goose Continue

infrequently and giving brief views during our visit. It worked back and forth on each side of this phragmite line. In addition, around 5:15 this evening, the Barnacle Goose was discernible at the north end of Eastport Pond in the fading light. Good Birding, Michael McBrien East

[nysbirds-l] Gulls in Bellport Bay, Long Island

found a 1st Winter Glaucous Gull (loafing on the north dock), a very pale 1st Winter Iceland Gull (among the gulls on the bay) , and 5 Lesser Black-backed Gulls (2 adults, 1 3rd Winter, 2 1st Winters). Good Birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Suffolk Co., LI Highlights: White-eyed Vireo, Iceland Gull, etc

) and 6 Great Egrets. Approximately 40 Common Eiders remain inside the inlet as well as a single Great Cormorant. Pictures of some of the highlights can be seen at: https://picasaweb.google.com/117391989476777248424/NewYorkBirds2012 # Good Birding, Michael McBrien

[nysbirds-l] Barrier Beach Migrants: Northern Parula, Vesper Sp., Forster's Terns

, a single adult Lesser Black-backed Gull was present in the eastern-most lot as well as 7 Boat-tailed Grackles. Good Birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Blue Grosbeak Continues at Gilgo

of time and a Sharp-shinned Hawk was noted cruising about the area. Numerous Indigo Buntings continued around the perimeter of the lot as well. Good birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Smith's Point Sooty Shearwaters & Gulls

. The assemblage of gulls in the parking lot held 6 Lesser Black-backed Gulls (3 1st Summers, 1 2nd Summer, 2 older individuals) as well as a 1st Summer Glaucous Gull. Good Birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay, Queens: White-faced Ibis, Common Eider, Gull-billed Tern

of the Osprey Platform. Good Birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1

[nysbirds-l] 6/1 Cupsogue, LI: Four Arctic Terns

and a Western Willet. Good Birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- 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] 6/3 Cupsogue: One Arctic Tern

This afternoon, before the thundershowers rolled in from the west, my father and I, along with Jim Cullen and his friend Lee, enjoyed a 1st Summer Arctic Tern that was present on the Cupsogue flats at low tide. Two adult Black Terns were also seen. Good Birding, Michael

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

for this bird. Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- 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] 8/10 - South Shore, LI Birding Notes

number of shorebirds, highlighted by a single White-rumped Sandpiper, as well as a Glossy Ibis Good birding, Michael McBrien -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Suffolk Co LBBGs

of approximately 615 Black Skimmers on the lawn to the east of the Boat Basin restrooms. Good storm birding, Michael McBrien -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Central Suffolk Co, LI Post-Sandy Birding

Bellport Bay. In an hour of scoping, from 10:30 - 11:30am, I recorded 1 Leach's Storm Petrel, 1 Northern Gannet, 2 distant shearwater sp, and many scoters moving around. Hopefully more to come later. Good and safe storm birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] 11/4 East Patchogue Coastal Flight, Suffolk Co. - Large Finch Flight

tallied this morning can be seen at : http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S11960041 Good birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] South Fork, LI Rarities - Northern Lapwings, Brewer's Blackbird, etc.

also noted on the South Fork today. Good November birding to all, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] 11/18 - 3 Eurasian Wigeons at Mill Pond, Sayville (Suffolk)

. Good birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Interesting Small White Goose - Jones Beach

- possibly pointing toward a hybrid. Photos can be seen at the end of this album: https://picasaweb.google.com/117391989476777248424/NewYorkBirds2012 Good birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck (YES) ++

the harbor from the Gold Star Battalion Beach. An adult Lesser Black-backed Gull was also present with a large flock of Ring-bills in the southeast corner of the harbor. Good birding, Michael McBrien -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Bellport Bay Yacht Club, Suffolk - Glaucous Gull +

than all surrounding Herring Gulls, but noticeably paler than any pure LBBG I've seen. It was observed briefly in flight, and possessed a dark shadow on the underside of the flight feathers consistent with dark-mantled gulls. Good winter birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue

[nysbirds-l] Eastport Pond, Suffolk: LAGU, Great Cormorant++

Canvasback and 7 Redhead were also present. Photos of these birds as well as some photogenic highlights from Montauk yesterday can be seen at: https://picasaweb.google.com/117391989476777248424/NewYorkBirds2013 Good birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Ward Pound Ridge, Westchester Co. - Northern Shrike, Black Vultures

, and a single flyby Common Grackle. Photos of some of today's highlights can be seen at : https://picasaweb.google.com/117391989476777248424/NewYorkBirds2013 # Good birding, Michael McBrien Vice President New York State Young Birders Club -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] North-Central LI: Ross's Goose, Vesper Sparrows +

encountered 5 Vesper Sparrows along Hulse Landing Road in Calverton. Good birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Seven Eurasian Wigeons - West Sayville, Suffolk Co.

) and 3 females. Good birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Central Suffolk: Euro GW Teals, Glaucous Gull, Bald Eagles +

birding, Michael McBrien East Patchogue -- 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

[nysbirds-l] White-faced Ibis -Captree Is. YES

this area. Heat distortion is bad but major field marks still discernible (ie, non breeding plumage, red ankles, reddish face, etc ). Good luck if you try for it. Michael McBrien Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastB

Fwd: [nysbirds-l] White-faced Ibis -Captree Is. YES

In addition to my previous post, the Stilt Sandpiper also continues in a panne further to the west. Michael McBrien Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Michael McBrien > Date: May 17, 2014 at 4:06:51 PM EDT > To: "NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu" > Subject: [n

Re: [nysbirds-l] Randall's Island Cackling Goose + Tennessee Warbler!

. Happy New Year! Michael McBrien East Patchogue, NY > On Jan 1, 2015, at 9:48 AM, Nadir Souirgi wrote: > > Jacob Drucker and I are currently trying to track down and photo document a > molting 1st winter female type Tennessee Warbler in the backstop 42 marsh > area of R

[nysbirds-l] Ross's Goose, Riverhead, Suffolk

My mom and I found a Ross's Goose in the field behind the Reeves Ave Buffalo Farm. There is also a Cackling and blue morph Snow Goose present among about 1500 geese. We are viewing the field from Reeves Ave just west of the farm. Michael McBrien East Patchogue, NY & Bristol, RI Sent fro

Re: [nysbirds-l] Gray-bellied type Brant - Pt Lookout, Nassau Co

ago when I left. Michael McBrien Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 29, 2015, at 11:35 PM, wrote: > > This afternoon, while searching through brant flocks along the barrier > beaches, I came across an interested brant in the soccer field to the west of > the entrance to the Pt. Look