[nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck, Huntington - YES

2013-01-01 Thread Michael Yuan
Emerged from the police docks at 7:11am, then flew east and settled in the water 200 yards north of marina. Seen with Bob Washburn. Michael Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] SAY'S PHOEBE, Prospect Park Brooklyn

2013-04-27 Thread Michael Yuan
There is a likely SAY'S PHOEBE on the north side of the Peninsula meadow in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. Overall drab bird with faint salmony undertail coverts and belly. Black undertail with no rufous. Watching with multiple observers. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] CHUCK-WILL'S-WIDOW at Edgemere Landfill, Queens

2013-05-04 Thread Michael Yuan
While walking down Edgemere Park road to the landfill, Alie Ratay, Bob Washburn and I flushed a likely 1st year CHUCK-WILL'S-WIDOW from the north side of the road at the open chain-link gates to the bayside parking area. Adding details here if anyone is interested in finding later today.

Re: [nysbirds-l] Red-necked Phalarope Continues at Pike's Beach (Suffolk Co.)

2013-06-22 Thread Michael Yuan
The RN phalarope continues in the same place. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY On Jun 21, 2013, at 5:48 PM, ken feustel feus...@optonline.net wrote: The previously reported male Red-necked Phalarope was observed at about 8:45 this morning on an outgoing tide at Pike's Beach. Specifically, the bird was

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue (Suffolk) Hudsonian Marbled Godwits

2013-09-01 Thread Michael Yuan
A whimbrel just arrived on the flats. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY On Sep 1, 2013, at 8:48 AM, Angus Wilson oceanwander...@gmail.com wrote: Ken Feustel and I are looking at the HUDSONIAN and 4 MARBLED GODWITS on the flats at Cupsogue. Tide is falling. Angus Wilson, New York City The Springs,

Re: [nysbirds-l] Prospect Park Sora - follow up

2013-10-01 Thread Michael Yuan
SORA continues in the same spot. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY On Sep 30, 2013, at 6:40 PM, Rob Jett citybir...@earthlink.net wrote: To follow up Peter Dorosh's previous posting, the Sora was still present at the South edge of the Peninsula when I left at 5:30pm. The bird was well seen by

Re: [nysbirds-l] Sands Point Preserve Barrow's Goldeneye

2013-12-28 Thread Michael Yuan
Male Barrow's Goldeneye seen now with Commons. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY On Dec 26, 2013, at 10:40 AM, Pat Palladino dino1...@hotmail.com wrote: Male viewed in one of two separate flocks of a total of 38 Common Goldeneye. Patrick F. Palladino On Dec 26, 2013, at 7:34 AM, Pat Palladino

[nysbirds-l] Black Headed Gull at Coney Island Creek, Brooklyn

2014-01-04 Thread Michael Yuan
Off of Coney Island Creek Park. Adult with red bill. Spotted by Bobbi Manian on the Brooklyn Bird Club walk. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Pink Footed Goose, Riverhead

2014-02-22 Thread Michael Yuan
Bob Washburn and I are viewing the Pink Footed Goose with Canadas in the field at the Northeast corner of Roanoke Avenue and Joyce Drive. Just a mile south of the Buffalo Farm at Reeves Avenue. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re:[nysbirds-l] Pink Footed Goose, Riverhead

2014-02-22 Thread Michael Yuan
Took off with a small group of Canadas. We observed it landing in the field north of Reeves Drive and south of Sound Avenue, east of Roanoke. Geese are starting to congregate here but we haven't relocated the PFGO yet. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY On Feb 22, 2014, at 8:03 AM, Michael Yuan mjy

[nysbirds-l] JBWR West Pond Marbled Godwits

2014-08-08 Thread Michael Yuan
Two feeding in the bayside flats closest to the dead end of the short path. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, Ny -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Cassin's Kingbird YES

2014-11-23 Thread Michael Yuan
South of community garden now. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Couch's Kingbird YES

2014-12-28 Thread Michael Yuan
On roof of building at Jane and Washington NOW. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Waiting for the tide at Cupsogue

2015-06-28 Thread Michael Yuan
Bob Washburn and I had 9 Great Shearwaters and 7 Cory's off Cupsogue County Park beach this morning. A distant 1st year Arctic Tern and a Roseate Tern are currently on the flats. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond, Queens

2015-08-21 Thread Michael Yuan
The American Avocet is still here, on east shore near the cut-around by the MTA tracks. Also, 3 black terns and continuing Gull-billed. As for shorebirds, 5+ white-rumped and 1 juv Western among the hundreds of Semis and couple dozen Leasts. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Mystery shorebird at JBWR East Pond 9-6-2015

2015-09-07 Thread Michael Yuan
Putting the word out for anyone going to Jamaica Bay today. Yesterday around 3:45pm, the Brooklyn Bird Club and I observed a medium-sized shorebird feeding on the North end of the East Pond, about 100 yards south of Dead Man's Cove. >From across the pond, and looking into less than ideal light,

Re:[nysbirds-l] Mystery shorebird at JBWR East Pond 9-6-2015

2015-09-07 Thread Michael Yuan
Here's a color photo - https://flic.kr/p/xopRRk > On Sep 7, 2015, at 12:22 PM, Michael Yuan <mjy...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Putting the word out for anyone going to Jamaica Bay today. Yesterday around > 3:45pm, the Brooklyn Bird Club and I observed a medium-sized sh

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Wilson's Phalarope at Cupsogue

2015-09-12 Thread Michael Yuan
Back on the flats immediately south of the beach facilities building. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY Begin forwarded message: > From: Michael Yuan <mjy...@gmail.com> > Date: September 12, 2015 at 1:41:15 PM EDT > To: nysbirds-l <NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu> > Subject: Wilson

[nysbirds-l] Wilson's Phalarope at Cupsogue

2015-09-12 Thread Michael Yuan
Sat on the flats for 2 minutes, then flew off to the north. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: RUFF at Jones Beach

2015-09-19 Thread Michael Yuan
After getting better looks and good input, it appears the bird is a juvenile Pectoral Sandpiper. Off to find some crow, Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY Begin forwarded message: > From: Michael Yuan <mjy...@gmail.com> > Date: September 19, 2015 at 12:13:46 PM EDT > To: nysbird

[nysbirds-l] RUFF at Jones Beach

2015-09-19 Thread Michael Yuan
We're looking at a female ruff on the south end of the middle pond between the nature center and WE2. https://flic.kr/p/yNFozb Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] American White Pelican at JBWR, Queens - there is another

2015-11-21 Thread Michael Yuan
Looking at two near the island at the north end of the east pond. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] South end of the East Pond, Jamaica Bay WR

2015-11-21 Thread Michael Yuan
One Long billed Dowitcher is feeding with a Dunlin at the south end of the East Pond. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY Begin forwarded message: > From: Michael Yuan <mjy...@gmail.com> > Date: November 21, 2015 at 12:49:00 PM EST > To: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu, ebirds...@yahoogroup

[nysbirds-l] Yellow throated warbler - Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Great River, Suffolk County

2016-04-16 Thread Michael Yuan
Continues, albeit uncooperatively, in pines right of asphalt path from the parking lot to the Carriage House, near the dumpsters. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY > On Apr 15, 2016, at 11:16 AM, Michael Higgiston > wrote: > > > A singing yellow throated warbler is present at

[nysbirds-l] Mecox Inlet, Bridgehampton

2016-09-25 Thread Michael Yuan
One Caspian Tern amongst 7 Royals on the sandbars. Two American Golden Plovers the highlight of the shorebirds. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Pink Footed Goose - Arthur Hendrickson Park, Valley Stream

2016-11-05 Thread Michael Yuan
Just landed on the north end of the pond by the fountain. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Floyd Bennett Field Cattle Egret

2016-10-23 Thread Michael Yuan
In Beach Grass Nursery field off Rancher Road, across from Archery Road. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Geese! Pinelawn Cemetery, Suffolk County

2016-12-31 Thread Michael Yuan
Previously reported Barnacle Goose, a Ross's Goose, and a Snow goose in field with Canadas across from train station at Long Island and Wellwood Avenues. Seen earlier by a group of birders, and seen now with BOB Washburn, HJ Kim, and Alie Ratay. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler, Marine Park, Brooklyn

2017-04-14 Thread Michael Yuan
Continues behind the Nature Center. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- 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] Mecox Inlet, Bridgehampton

2017-07-18 Thread Michael Yuan
Gull-billed Tern 1, visibility 0 at the moment. On the Scott Cameron beach side of the Inlet. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue 7-3

2017-07-04 Thread Michael Yuan
All mentioned below except for the Royal Terns are here so far today. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY > On Jul 4, 2017, at 6:03 AM, Andrew Baksh wrote: > > Yesterday's highlights from birding 2 tide cycles at Cupsogue include the > following: > > ARCTIC TERN (1) 1st Summer. >

Re: [nysbirds-l] Avocet north end east pond

2017-09-09 Thread Michael Yuan
Now lounging with Canada geese just north of the Raunt on the south end of the east pond. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY > On Sep 9, 2017, at 9:12 AM, Arie Gilbert wrote: > > .imm bird. First spotted by Liz Dinapatrick. She found herself a lifer. > > viewed from this

[nysbirds-l] Hammond’s Central Park

2017-11-27 Thread Michael Yuan
Heydi Lopes and I have it calling. Not sure exactly where we are. Dropped Pin near Unnamed Road, New York, NY 10024 https://goo.gl/maps/M4KVv9tNVm72 Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] Kings County Mew Gull

2018-01-20 Thread Michael Yuan
Mew flew off the lake, headed west. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY > On Jan 20, 2018, at 1:28 PM, Sean Sime wrote: > > There is currently an adult Mew Gull with the Ring-billed Gulls on Prospect > Lake in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. > > Sean Sime > > Sent from my iPhone > -- > >

[nysbirds-l] Tundra Swans Floyd Bennett Field KINGS County

2018-02-24 Thread Michael Yuan
Corey Finger reported 30+ Tundra Swan visible from the Boat Launch and Raptor Point. Heydi Lopes and I are at Raptor Point viewing on two distant flocks of 16 and 24, west and south of Canarsie Pol. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Baird’s Sandpiper Kings County

2018-08-25 Thread Michael Yuan
There’s a juvenile Baird’s sp in the long puddle in the parking lot in front of Aviator sports in Floyd Bennett Field. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Prospect Park Purple Gallinule continues

2018-10-20 Thread Michael Yuan
But not at the Rustic Shelter on the Peninsula. Unfortunately it flushed across the water to Duck Island. Hopefully it’s around the edges. Trying from the 420 gazebo on the south shore of the lake might be worthwhile. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Godwits Jamaica Bay

2018-09-03 Thread Michael Yuan
The two Hudsonian Godwits continue on the north end by the cove. Reports of NO on the Marbled Godwit on the south end. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY > On Sep 2, 2018, at 12:12 PM, d Futuyma wrote: > > In addition to the Marbled at the south end of the East Pond, there are 2 > Hudsonian Godwits

Re: [nysbirds-l] Godwits Jamaica Bay

2018-09-03 Thread Michael Yuan
BOB Washburn just spotted a Wilson’s Phalarope frenetically feeding just north of the cove on the north end. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY > On Sep 3, 2018, at 9:13 AM, Michael Yuan wrote: > > The two Hudsonian Godwits continue on the north end by the cove. Reports of > NO on the Ma

[nysbirds-l] Shinnecock Inlet Thick-billed Murre

2019-01-01 Thread Michael Yuan
Continues on the bay side of the inlet, viewed from the west side. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Pacific Loon YES

2019-02-09 Thread Michael Yuan
In marina dock area just west of the Sagamore Yacht Club parking lot. Bring a balaclava. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Pacific Loon, Oyster Bay

2019-02-16 Thread Michael Yuan
Viewing it now from the end of Florence Ave, but it’s distant, near the shore on Centre Island. Whaddyagonnado? Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Brown Pelicans - Cupsogue Beach County Park, Suffolk County

2019-07-13 Thread Michael Yuan
Two just coasted in from the west, now circling around straight out from the concession stand. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Hudsonian Godwits, east pond jbwr

2019-09-14 Thread Michael Yuan
3 at the Raunt now. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- 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] Brown Pelican, Brooklyn

2019-11-09 Thread Michael Yuan
One, presumably lingering from last week, circled around Gravesend Bay around 8am this morning. Flew over to Coney Island Beach and could be hanging around the Lower Bay. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] 2019 Brooklyn CBC preliminary results

2019-12-15 Thread Michael Yuan
On Saturday, December 14th, 2019, over 90 participants conducted the 111th Brooklyn Christmas Bird Count (CBC). The count day's weather allayed days of hand-wringing over a potential soaker with a mild but misty day with highly reduced visibility. In short, we found pleasant surprises among

[nysbirds-l] Painted Bunting, Brooklyn Bridge Park

2019-12-30 Thread Michael Yuan
Continues in upland area east of the marina between Piers 3 and 5. Feeding on tall grasses on the north end of the hill. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Queens County, Jamaica Bay WR East Pond report

2020-08-21 Thread Michael Yuan
Just some limited flats around Call-a-head cove on the south end of the East Pond. Good numbers of peeps, mostly fresh-out-of-the-oven juvs, including several Westerns and white-rumped, and one Pectoral. Spotted a pair of Short-billed dowitchers, but no Stilt sandpipers as far as I could tell.

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Christmas Bird Count recap, Dec 19 2020

2020-12-20 Thread Michael Yuan
The Brooklyn CBC, held safely on Saturday with National Audubon COVID-19 guidelines, was one of its most successful ever! The 138 species seen yesterday set our highest species count, eclipsing our previous high of 134, set in the last significant finch irruption year of 2012. The confluence of

[nysbirds-l] Wood Stork, Westhampton, Suffolk county YES

2021-05-09 Thread Michael Yuan
Viewing from near the end of Baycrest Avenue now. 40°48'33.3"N 72°39'50.8"W https://goo.gl/maps/d9Jvyww92uqtYdiT9 Good thing it’s not at Casa Basso, where a local resident is giving Territorial Defense (T). Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Progne sp Prospect Park Brooklyn continues

2021-04-04 Thread Michael Yuan
Seen foraging, from the Peninsula tip. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- 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] Townsends warbler Green-wood cemetery Brooklyn YES

2021-09-10 Thread Michael Yuan
Continues in same general area as yesterday. Dropped pin https://goo.gl/maps/Eapg8RYtGA9BDKop7 Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: [SINaturaList] Gray kingbird at GKP

2021-11-29 Thread Michael Yuan
On it now, just inside the marina by the bathhouse. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, Ny > On Nov 29, 2021, at 2:26 PM, John Collins wrote: > >  > Thanks! > >> On Mon, Nov 29, 2021 at 2:15 PM Isaac Grant wrote: >> The kingnird has been moving north up the road towards crookes point. So >> drive your

[nysbirds-l] Results of the 2021 Brooklyn Christmas Bird Count

2021-12-22 Thread Michael Yuan
The *Brooklyn Christmas Bird Count (CBC)*, one of the most urban of counts in the state, was conducted on Saturday, December 18th, 2021, and compiled on Zoom. The count circle includes most of the borough of Brooklyn, western Jamaica Bay, and the western end of the Rockaway peninsula. On a gray

[nysbirds-l] Mountain bluebird Ulster County YES

2022-01-15 Thread Michael Yuan
https://goo.gl/maps/6jTCKE9fjGNrq3g77 Right in the parking lot. Went across at the street hoping for its return. Mike Yuan Brooklyn NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] ZONE-TAILED HAWK, Kings County

2022-04-02 Thread Michael Yuan
Posting for Kathy Toomey and Angela Panetta, finders of a ZONE-TAILED HAWK flying over Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn just before before 11am. Photographed. Last seen by others heading NW out of the cemetery. Eyes up and good luck. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] 2022 Brooklyn Christmas Bird Count results

2022-12-22 Thread Michael Yuan
On Saturday, December 17th, 2022, by foot, car, and kayak,* 130 participants* conducted the annual *Brooklyn Christmas Bird Count (CBC)*. The count circle includes most of the borough of Brooklyn (Kings County), western Jamaica Bay, and western end of the Rockaway peninsula. While mostly sunny,

[nysbirds-l] Pacific loon- Queens

2023-01-14 Thread Michael Yuan
PACIFIC LOON by breezy point jetty. Seen from American princess boat. Spotted by Jay McGowan. 200m east of jetty. Mike Yuan Brooklyn,NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Open House at JBWR on Saturday, Feb 25 - NPS seeks input on refuge management

2023-02-22 Thread Michael Yuan
The National Park Service (NPS) seeks public input on habitat and management issues at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge (JBWR), and will hold an open house this Saturday, February 25th from 11-2pm at the JBWR visitor center. It would be tremendously helpful for birders to show up and ensure their

[nysbirds-l] Baird’s Sandpiper Kings County

2018-08-25 Thread Michael Yuan
There’s a juvenile Baird’s sp in the long puddle in the parking lot in front of Aviator sports in Floyd Bennett Field. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] Godwits Jamaica Bay

2018-09-03 Thread Michael Yuan
The two Hudsonian Godwits continue on the north end by the cove. Reports of NO on the Marbled Godwit on the south end. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY > On Sep 2, 2018, at 12:12 PM, d Futuyma wrote: > > In addition to the Marbled at the south end of the East Pond, there are 2 > Hudsonian Godwits

Re: [nysbirds-l] Godwits Jamaica Bay

2018-09-03 Thread Michael Yuan
BOB Washburn just spotted a Wilson’s Phalarope frenetically feeding just north of the cove on the north end. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY > On Sep 3, 2018, at 9:13 AM, Michael Yuan wrote: > > The two Hudsonian Godwits continue on the north end by the cove. Reports of > NO on the Ma

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Prospect Park Purple Gallinule continues

2018-10-20 Thread Michael Yuan
But not at the Rustic Shelter on the Peninsula. Unfortunately it flushed across the water to Duck Island. Hopefully it’s around the edges. Trying from the 420 gazebo on the south shore of the lake might be worthwhile. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Shinnecock Inlet Thick-billed Murre

2019-01-01 Thread Michael Yuan
Continues on the bay side of the inlet, viewed from the west side. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Pacific Loon YES

2019-02-09 Thread Michael Yuan
In marina dock area just west of the Sagamore Yacht Club parking lot. Bring a balaclava. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Pacific Loon, Oyster Bay

2019-02-16 Thread Michael Yuan
Viewing it now from the end of Florence Ave, but it’s distant, near the shore on Centre Island. Whaddyagonnado? Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Brown Pelicans - Cupsogue Beach County Park, Suffolk County

2019-07-13 Thread Michael Yuan
Two just coasted in from the west, now circling around straight out from the concession stand. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Hudsonian Godwits, east pond jbwr

2019-09-14 Thread Michael Yuan
3 at the Raunt now. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- 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] Brown Pelican, Brooklyn

2019-11-09 Thread Michael Yuan
One, presumably lingering from last week, circled around Gravesend Bay around 8am this morning. Flew over to Coney Island Beach and could be hanging around the Lower Bay. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] 2019 Brooklyn CBC preliminary results

2019-12-15 Thread Michael Yuan
On Saturday, December 14th, 2019, over 90 participants conducted the 111th Brooklyn Christmas Bird Count (CBC). The count day's weather allayed days of hand-wringing over a potential soaker with a mild but misty day with highly reduced visibility. In short, we found pleasant surprises among

[nysbirds-l] Painted Bunting, Brooklyn Bridge Park

2019-12-30 Thread Michael Yuan
Continues in upland area east of the marina between Piers 3 and 5. Feeding on tall grasses on the north end of the hill. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Queens County, Jamaica Bay WR East Pond report

2020-08-21 Thread Michael Yuan
Just some limited flats around Call-a-head cove on the south end of the East Pond. Good numbers of peeps, mostly fresh-out-of-the-oven juvs, including several Westerns and white-rumped, and one Pectoral. Spotted a pair of Short-billed dowitchers, but no Stilt sandpipers as far as I could tell.

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Christmas Bird Count recap, Dec 19 2020

2020-12-20 Thread Michael Yuan
The Brooklyn CBC, held safely on Saturday with National Audubon COVID-19 guidelines, was one of its most successful ever! The 138 species seen yesterday set our highest species count, eclipsing our previous high of 134, set in the last significant finch irruption year of 2012. The confluence of

[nysbirds-l] Progne sp Prospect Park Brooklyn continues

2021-04-04 Thread Michael Yuan
Seen foraging, from the Peninsula tip. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- 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] Wood Stork, Westhampton, Suffolk county YES

2021-05-09 Thread Michael Yuan
Viewing from near the end of Baycrest Avenue now. 40°48'33.3"N 72°39'50.8"W https://goo.gl/maps/d9Jvyww92uqtYdiT9 Good thing it’s not at Casa Basso, where a local resident is giving Territorial Defense (T). Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Townsends warbler Green-wood cemetery Brooklyn YES

2021-09-10 Thread Michael Yuan
Continues in same general area as yesterday. Dropped pin https://goo.gl/maps/Eapg8RYtGA9BDKop7 Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Yellow throated warbler - Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Great River, Suffolk County

2016-04-16 Thread Michael Yuan
Continues, albeit uncooperatively, in pines right of asphalt path from the parking lot to the Carriage House, near the dumpsters. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY > On Apr 15, 2016, at 11:16 AM, Michael Higgiston > wrote: > > > A singing yellow throated warbler is present at Bayard Arboretum. Exit

[nysbirds-l] Mecox Inlet, Bridgehampton

2016-09-25 Thread Michael Yuan
One Caspian Tern amongst 7 Royals on the sandbars. Two American Golden Plovers the highlight of the shorebirds. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Floyd Bennett Field Cattle Egret

2016-10-23 Thread Michael Yuan
In Beach Grass Nursery field off Rancher Road, across from Archery Road. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Pink Footed Goose - Arthur Hendrickson Park, Valley Stream

2016-11-05 Thread Michael Yuan
Just landed on the north end of the pond by the fountain. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Geese! Pinelawn Cemetery, Suffolk County

2016-12-31 Thread Michael Yuan
Previously reported Barnacle Goose, a Ross's Goose, and a Snow goose in field with Canadas across from train station at Long Island and Wellwood Avenues. Seen earlier by a group of birders, and seen now with BOB Washburn, HJ Kim, and Alie Ratay. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler, Marine Park, Brooklyn

2017-04-14 Thread Michael Yuan
Continues behind the Nature Center. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue 7-3

2017-07-04 Thread Michael Yuan
All mentioned below except for the Royal Terns are here so far today. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY > On Jul 4, 2017, at 6:03 AM, Andrew Baksh wrote: > > Yesterday's highlights from birding 2 tide cycles at Cupsogue include the > following: > > ARCTIC TERN (1) 1st Summer. > Black Tern (1) 1st

[nysbirds-l] Mecox Inlet, Bridgehampton

2017-07-18 Thread Michael Yuan
Gull-billed Tern 1, visibility 0 at the moment. On the Scott Cameron beach side of the Inlet. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] Avocet north end east pond

2017-09-09 Thread Michael Yuan
Now lounging with Canada geese just north of the Raunt on the south end of the east pond. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY > On Sep 9, 2017, at 9:12 AM, Arie Gilbert wrote: > > .imm bird. First spotted by Liz Dinapatrick. She found herself a lifer. > > viewed from this location at 9.09am on

[nysbirds-l] Hammond’s Central Park

2017-11-27 Thread Michael Yuan
Heydi Lopes and I have it calling. Not sure exactly where we are. Dropped Pin near Unnamed Road, New York, NY 10024 https://goo.gl/maps/M4KVv9tNVm72 Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] Kings County Mew Gull

2018-01-20 Thread Michael Yuan
Mew flew off the lake, headed west. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY > On Jan 20, 2018, at 1:28 PM, Sean Sime wrote: > > There is currently an adult Mew Gull with the Ring-billed Gulls on Prospect > Lake in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. > > Sean Sime > > Sent from my iPhone > -- > > NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Tundra Swans Floyd Bennett Field KINGS County

2018-02-24 Thread Michael Yuan
Corey Finger reported 30+ Tundra Swan visible from the Boat Launch and Raptor Point. Heydi Lopes and I are at Raptor Point viewing on two distant flocks of 16 and 24, west and south of Canarsie Pol. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Baird's Sandpiper- Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn

2012-09-01 Thread Michael Yuan
Chris Eliot and I are looking at a Baird's Sandpiper feeding around the puddles at the end of runway 6-24, across from the Cricket Field. Michael Yuan Brooklyn,NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck, Huntington - YES

2013-01-01 Thread Michael Yuan
Emerged from the police docks at 7:11am, then flew east and settled in the water 200 yards north of marina. Seen with Bob Washburn. Michael Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] SAY'S PHOEBE, Prospect Park Brooklyn

2013-04-27 Thread Michael Yuan
There is a likely SAY'S PHOEBE on the north side of the Peninsula meadow in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. Overall drab bird with faint salmony undertail coverts and belly. Black undertail with no rufous. Watching with multiple observers. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] CHUCK-WILL'S-WIDOW at Edgemere Landfill, Queens

2013-05-04 Thread Michael Yuan
While walking down Edgemere Park road to the landfill, Alie Ratay, Bob Washburn and I flushed a likely 1st year CHUCK-WILL'S-WIDOW from the north side of the road at the open chain-link gates to the bayside parking area. Adding details here if anyone is interested in finding later today.

Re: [nysbirds-l] Red-necked Phalarope Continues at Pike's Beach (Suffolk Co.)

2013-06-22 Thread Michael Yuan
The RN phalarope continues in the same place. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY On Jun 21, 2013, at 5:48 PM, ken feustel wrote: > The previously reported male Red-necked Phalarope was observed at about 8:45 > this morning on an outgoing tide at Pike's Beach. Specifically, the bird was > on the east

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue (Suffolk) Hudsonian & Marbled Godwits

2013-09-01 Thread Michael Yuan
A whimbrel just arrived on the flats. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY On Sep 1, 2013, at 8:48 AM, Angus Wilson wrote: > Ken Feustel and I are looking at the HUDSONIAN and 4 MARBLED GODWITS on the > flats at Cupsogue. Tide is falling. > > Angus Wilson, New York City & The Springs, NY > -- > >

Re: [nysbirds-l] Prospect Park Sora - follow up

2013-10-01 Thread Michael Yuan
SORA continues in the same spot. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY On Sep 30, 2013, at 6:40 PM, Rob Jett wrote: > To follow up Peter Dorosh's previous posting, the Sora was still present at > the South edge of the Peninsula when I left at 5:30pm. The bird was well seen > by several people. If one sits

Re: [nysbirds-l] Sands Point Preserve Barrow's Goldeneye

2013-12-28 Thread Michael Yuan
Male Barrow's Goldeneye seen now with Commons. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY > On Dec 26, 2013, at 10:40 AM, Pat Palladino wrote: > > Male viewed in one of two separate flocks of a total of 38 Common Goldeneye. > > Patrick F. Palladino > > >> On Dec 26, 2013, at 7:34 AM, "Pat Palladino" wrote: >>

[nysbirds-l] Black Headed Gull at Coney Island Creek, Brooklyn

2014-01-04 Thread Michael Yuan
Off of Coney Island Creek Park. Adult with red bill. Spotted by Bobbi Manian on the Brooklyn Bird Club walk. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Pink Footed Goose, Riverhead

2014-02-22 Thread Michael Yuan
Bob Washburn and I are viewing the Pink Footed Goose with Canadas in the field at the Northeast corner of Roanoke Avenue and Joyce Drive. Just a mile south of the Buffalo Farm at Reeves Avenue. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re:[nysbirds-l] Pink Footed Goose, Riverhead

2014-02-22 Thread Michael Yuan
Took off with a small group of Canadas. We observed it landing in the field north of Reeves Drive and south of Sound Avenue, east of Roanoke. Geese are starting to congregate here but we haven't relocated the PFGO yet. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY > On Feb 22, 2014, at 8:03 AM, Michael Yuan wr

[nysbirds-l] JBWR West Pond Marbled Godwits

2014-08-08 Thread Michael Yuan
Two feeding in the bayside flats closest to the dead end of the short path. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, Ny -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

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