Re:[nysbirds-l] [nysbirds-l]Long Island- Shinnecock Inlet

2009-10-18 Thread Mike
. Yesterday one Lincoln's Sparrow at Smith's Point Park in Masatic, Suffolk Cty. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu

Re: Re:[nysbirds-l] Feral Cats [and Suffolk Loon]

2009-11-18 Thread Mike
back to our regularly scheduled cat fight. Mike Cooper Ridge, NY - Original Message - From: Peter Doherty To: new york birdlist Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 6:45 PM Subject: Re:[nysbirds-l] Feral Cats [and Suffolk Loon] Greetings. To bring the thread back to whether

Re: [nysbirds-l] Fw: Southampton Black Guillemot Photo

2009-12-23 Thread Mike
the authors present evidence that with an average sequence divergence of 0.61%, populations of Black Guillemots are not as clearly segreated as populations of Snow Goose (6.7%) or Grey-crowned Babbler (8.0%), probably due to recent divergence within the species. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI,NY

Re: [nysbirds-l] Black Guillemot at Sebonac Inlet, Suffolk Co.

2009-12-23 Thread Mike
://mbe.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/reprint/15/1/61.pdf Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net

Re: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn BLVUs

2010-03-24 Thread Mike
Prince Edward Island (Canada) is hosting its 3rd ever Black Vulture for the past week or so. http://www.surfbirds.com/cgi-bin/gallery/display.cgi?gallery=gallery10 Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY - Original Message - From: Kevin J. McGowan To: NYSBirds Sent: Wednesday, March 24

Re: [nysbirds-l] Calverton/ Ridge, Suffolk County

2010-05-01 Thread Mike
passing through- all the warblers I found today appear to have come straight in to breeding territories. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI,NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com

Re: [nysbirds-l] Mourning Warbler - Quogue Wildlife Refuge, Suffolk County

2010-05-15 Thread Mike
of warblers, including several Canadas, in the small area between the railroad tracks and the boardwalk just inside the refuge fence. Other species of note were Ruby-throated Hummingbird (1 male) and a flock of 15 Cedar Waxwings. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Suffolk Co. Water Mill and Elizabeth Morton NWR 5/29 5/30

2010-06-01 Thread Mike
Spent the weekend near Water Mill, NY. Spent most of Sunday at Elizabeth Morton NWR near Sag Harbor. Highlights around Water Mill: Whip-poor Will (Old Sag Harbor Rd.) Eastern Screech Owl (Old Sag Harbor Rd.) Pine Warbler Ovenbird American Redstart Broad-winged Hawk Eastern Wood Peewee

Re: [nysbirds-l] Smith Point jaeger sp.

2010-10-24 Thread Mike
and smaller numbers of kinglets, juncos and sparrows covered the grass in the picninc area/ballfield west of the entrance road. Mike Cooper Ridge, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail

Re: [nysbirds-l] Smith's Point County Park, Suffolk

2010-10-30 Thread Mike
last Sunday from the ranger's platform at Smith's Point. This bird was white in the upper breast/ throat area, and may be the same bird that passed by Oceanside on Tuesday. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI,NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

Re: [nysbirds-l] 2 Euro Wigeons Patchogue Lake, Suffolk Co.

2010-11-14 Thread Mike
, north of Roe Blvd. Nearby Swan Lake had surprisingly few duck- a couple of American Wigeon and a few Buffleheads. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail

Re: [nysbirds-l] Trumpeter Swans; Middle Island, Suffolk Co

2011-02-26 Thread Mike
, which is about 2 or 3 miles to the south. Artist Lake is on the south side of Middle Country Rd (Rt 25) less than a mile east of its intersection with Yaphank Middle Island Rd (Rt 101). Mike Cooper Ridge, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

Re: [nysbirds-l] Calverton and Dune Rd, Suffolk Co.

2011-04-03 Thread Mike
: Ring-necked Pheasant Wild Turkey Red-tailed Hawk Kestrel a small flock of Juncos singing Horned Larks singing Eastern Meadowlarks Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Hooded Crow - YES

2011-07-05 Thread Mike
Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Russ Namitz nami...@hotmail.com Date: July 5, 2011 11:18:51 AM EDT To: falec...@yahoo.com Subject: Hooded Crow - YES Mike~ Could you forward to the New York list as I am a visiting out-of-state birder? Thanks, Russ Namitz

Re: [nysbirds-l] Access to property north oft EPCAL (Calveron/Riverhead)

2011-07-17 Thread Mike
. Thanks, Mike Cooper mcoo...@suffolk.lib.ny.us -- 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] Grey-Headed Gull YES

2011-07-29 Thread Mike
Issac Grant just called, He is currently viewing the gull w/ Shane in basically the same place as before, between Nathan's and the Ferris Wheel. He told me they will be closing the beach for fireworks later this evening. -Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

Re: [nysbirds-l] Gray-hooded Gull photos

2011-07-31 Thread Mike
For onyone who hasn't had their fill of Gray-hooded Gull photos yet, I've posted a set at http://www.flickr.com/photos/35575873@N02/sets/72157627324292860/ Some of these show wing molt and wing and tail feather molt, and a couple show the bird with iconic landmarks in the background. Mike

Re: [nysbirds-l] From Bull Birds of the NY Area Hurricane Birds

2011-08-26 Thread Mike
, for comparison purposes. Note that birds that we take for granted now, such as Forster's Terns and Oystercatchers, were hurricane specialties not so long ago! Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY 1878 Sept 12- Southerly origins- centered over Trinidad on Sept 1, Haiti Sept 4 turned inland- passed

Re: [nysbirds-l] WEst End and Rocky Point report

2011-08-28 Thread Mike
now. Good luck Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l

Re: [nysbirds-l] Buff breasted Sand Heckscher SP

2011-09-03 Thread Mike
One Buff -breasted Sandpiper was present in the shorebird flock at Field 7 this morning. I did not see the previously reported Baird's, but there were 2 Pectorals and 2 White-rumps, along with the ususal suspects. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Wheatear

2011-09-17 Thread Mike
A group of us including Jim Ash and Vicki Bustamante watched the Wheatear until about 1115. It was last seen around the small ponds behind the main building at Deep Hollow Ranch. It was frequently perching up on the fence posts. Good luck if you go! -Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone

Re: [nysbirds-l] Where to Go

2011-08-27 Thread Mike
who want to bird vicariously, here are 3 webcams that are gibving ocean views. If an albatross flies by, you might actually be able to see it! Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY Gilgo- stills- refreshed evry second or so http://www.bungersurf.com/Bunger_Surfcam/ Shinnecock still picture updated

Re: [nysbirds-l] Fw: (Metro Birding Briefs) Mountain Bluebird continues

2011-12-27 Thread Mike
. Also in the area this morning- an Eastern Phoebe, at least 5 Eastern Bluebirds and a large mixed flock (60+) of Snow Buntings and Horned Larks. This flock is hard to see while on the ground but may also inlude Lapland Longspur. Mike Cooper Ridge, NY - Original Message - From: Derek

[nysbirds-l] NJ Chaffinch -YES

2012-01-05 Thread Mike
Chaffinch put in an appearance around 1130. Please see David Klauber's previous email for directions. Took an hour to get there from Staten Island. -Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [nysbirds-l] Dune Rd- Iceland Gull, Boat-tailed Grackles

2012-02-19 Thread Mike
its presence from the water tower in Hampton Bays. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http

Re: [nysbirds-l] Iceland, Glaucous at Bellport, Suffolk CO

2012-03-03 Thread Mike
One Glaucous and one Iceland Gull on the Bellport docks late this afternoon. Mike Cooper Ridge. LI. NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] Gilgo Blue Grosbeak- Yes

2012-04-29 Thread Mike
The male Blue Grosbeak found during the week at GIlgo was still present this morning along with at least 7 or 8 Indigo Buntings. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

Re:[nysbirds-l] [nysbirds-l]Whip-poor-will Manorville, Suffolk County

2012-04-29 Thread Mike
I heard my First of Season Whip-poor-will tonight along Mill Road in Manorville. Mike Cooper Ridge. LI NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [nysbirds-l] PILEATED WOODPECKER IN THE BRONX

2012-05-05 Thread Mike
We have them occasionally on Staten Island. Possibly a resident pair in the greenbelt, otherwise a rare migrant from March through early May. -Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone On May 5, 2012, at 4:55 PM, Debbie Becker editcon...@aol.com wrote: This is a follow up to my original post

Re: [nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite on Friday?? Any sightings?

2012-06-01 Thread Mike
Just wondering if anyone saw (or didn't see) the Mississippi Kites today at Sterling Forest. I'd guess some birders may try over the weekend. Thanks in advance Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite-YES

2012-06-03 Thread Mike
. -Mike Shanley Staten Island Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper

2012-06-17 Thread Mike
The Curlew Sandpiper took off with 3 other shore birds heading east out over the water around 8:55am. It has not yet returned, and may have headed over to Cupsogue. The tide is Starting to go out. Good luck -Mike Shanley Staten Island, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper

2012-06-17 Thread Mike
Meant to say heading WEST, not east. -Mike Shanley Staten Island Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1

Re: [nysbirds-l] Yes-Kentucky Warbler- Rocky Point

2012-06-17 Thread Mike
throug the trees. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l

Re: [nysbirds-l] (7-6) Ruff update from JBWR Queens County...

2012-07-06 Thread Mike
well have been around as well. Also saw a non-breeding plumage Bonaparte's Gull near the island towards the north end. I thought the exposed shoreline looked surprisingly good for this early in the season, and there were lots of early shorebirds using it! Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY -- NYSbirds

Re: [nysbirds-l] Horned Grebe in Flanders, NY

2012-07-21 Thread Mike
The previously reported Horned Grebe was still present at about 9:15 this morning left of the dead end of Peconic Trail in Flanders, NY Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY - Original Message - From: Bob Anderson park...@optonline.net To: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu Sent: Friday, July 20, 2012 3

Re:[nysbirds-l] [nysbirds-l]Cupsogue and Pikes Beach, Suffolk Co

2012-09-09 Thread Mike
, or at the Heckscher State Park lots on Saturday. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY -- 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

Re: [nysbirds-l] Glaucous Gull- Smiths Point, Suffolk County

2012-10-20 Thread Mike
passed offshore heading west. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY -- 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

Re: [nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: A little more information on the Montauk Lapwings

2012-11-10 Thread Mike
In addition to the recent Lapwings mentioned by Angus, another wa in Monmouth County NJ on Thursday- photos here http://www.flickr.com/photos/sgalick/8166827941/in/photostream Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY - Original Message - From: Angus Wilson To: NYSBIRDS-L Sent: Saturday

Re: [nysbirds-l] Montauk Cave swallow Iceland Gulls

2012-11-25 Thread Mike
Cave Swallow along Rt 27east of village. 1Red Crossbill Kirk Park. 1st yr Iceland at The point and an ad at Inlet Seafood On East Lake Dr Sent from my iPhone On Nov 25, 2012, at 9:55 AM, Arie Gilbert ariegilb...@optonline.net wrote: 3+ cave swallows resting on south facing side of house @ end

Re: [nysbirds-l] Razorbill Invasion reaches south Florida

2012-12-16 Thread Mike
records through 2011. Some of the photos posted show nearly twice as meany in one shot. Also Black and Surf Scoters. Hardly seems fair to see Razorbills without having to deal with freezing temps and gale force winds. One observer reported one while surfing! Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY

[nysbirds-l] Thick-billed Murre Staten Island

2013-02-28 Thread Mike
Lemon Creek Marina Staten Island. Being seen well in Marina at end of Seguine Ave. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] Ravens nesting?

2013-03-29 Thread Mike
finding Red Crossbills in the Calverton Ponds property- I'd expect that this would be a great year to find crossbills nesting in Suffolk County. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY - Original Message - From: dan...@aol.com To: [NYSBIRDS] Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 8:09 PM Subject

Re: [nysbirds-l] Calverton blue grosbeak: Saturday 6/8

2013-06-08 Thread Mike
orioles and Indigo Buntings and Purple Martins. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY -- 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

Re: [nysbirds-l] turkey vultures Calverton LI

2013-06-14 Thread Mike
A kettle of 16turkey vultures currently over the Grumman Calverton property. Mike Cooper Ridge LI Sent from my iPhone On Jun 13, 2013, at 3:58 PM, Shaibal Mitra shaibal.mi...@csi.cuny.edu wrote: Black-billed Cuckoos have been very scarce throughout Long Island for several years in a row

Re: [nysbirds-l] Smith's Point Saturday- Caspian, Royal Terns, B-t Grackles

2013-09-22 Thread Mike
in and loaf for a while before wandering on. A single Royal Tern was a flyby over the ocean and a flock of 29 male Boat-tailed Grackles were hanging around the northern edge of the parking field. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Eastern Long Island Saturday

2013-09-29 Thread Mike
at the horse farm , and later struck out at Smith County Park in Shirley where we looked for the previously reported Caspian Terns. Still a gorgeous day to be out birding the east end! -Mike Shanley Staten Island Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Queens King Eider-NO

2013-12-16 Thread Mike
The King Eider seen previously From 59th St beach in The Rockaways Queens Co. has not bee refound today as of 1220. A few of us are still looking. -Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Lesser Black- backed Gull Yaphank Suffolk Co

2013-12-21 Thread Mike
An adult Lesser Black-backed Gull was present on Upper Lake in Yaphank around noon today. A good vantage point is the parking lot behind the Millhouse Inn on Rte 101. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re: [nysbirds-l] Black Guillemot Continues in Sea Cliff (Nassau Co.)

2013-12-26 Thread Mike
Plan to chase Black Guillle tomorrow morning. Driving from Staten Island, any early morning reports either positive or negative would be helpful. Thanks. -Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone On Dec 26, 2013, at 10:07 AM, Ken Feustel feus...@optonline.net wrote: Black Guillemot being seen

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bayville Beach Barrow's Goldeneye

2013-12-27 Thread Mike
Female Barrows Goldeneye easily re-found at Ransom Beach Bayville LI. Currently being seen west of Ransom Beach in tight flock of Goldeneye about 200 yds offshore. Thanks to Patrick for reporting the bird, only took about 20 minutes to get here from Black Guillemot in Sea Cliff. -Mike

[nysbirds-l] Suffolk County Black Vulture etc

2014-01-12 Thread Mike
on the ice at Artist Lake in Middle Island earlier today Mike Cooper Ridge LI NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES

Re: [nysbirds-l] About Iceland Gulls

2014-01-15 Thread Mike
/ In addition, that bird had pale yellow eyes, a characteristic I've never noticed on an adult Kumliens. http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/35575873@N02/11973681755/sizes/m/ For comparison purposes, here is the Iron Pier Beach bird. http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/35575873@N02/11913257573/sizes/m/ Mike Cooper

[nysbirds-l] Suffolk County Black Vulture

2014-02-15 Thread Mike
The previously reported Black Vulture near Church Lane in riverhead made a fly- by appearance this morning http://birding.aba.org/mobiledigest/NY01 Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] Spring Arrival Dates

2014-03-12 Thread Mike
Storm Petrel, Black Tern, Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, Alder/ Willow Flycatcher, Olive-sided Flycatcher, Mourning Warbler, Nelson’s Sparrow Mike Cooper Ridge, LI NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Lesser Blk- b Gull Dune Rd Suffolk

2014-03-21 Thread Mike
into any white- winged gulls or Snowy Owls in my brief visit. Mike Cooper Ridge LI, Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] FOS Rough-winged Swallow Suffolk Co

2014-03-23 Thread Mike
- good numbers everywhere. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail

[nysbirds-l] FOS Glossy Ibis Westhampton

2014-04-11 Thread Mike
Three Glossy Ibis in a tidal creek in Westhampton Suffolk Co today. Otherwise just the previously mentioned arrivals - gnatcatcher, Pine Warbler, kestrels, Savannah Sparrow, Snowy Egret. Mike Cooper Ridge LI, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re:[nysbirds-l] eastern Suffolk County

2014-04-25 Thread Mike
In addition to previously reported spring arrivals, I found my FOS Virginia Rail ( Calverton) and FOS Willets (Dune Rd) this morning. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY Sent from my iPhone On Apr 25, 2014, at 2:32 PM, Bert Harris aramidop...@gmail.com wrote: Correct, sorry for the brevity I am

[nysbirds-l] Eastern Long Island this morning

2014-05-02 Thread Mike
at Cupsogue, FOS Common and Roseate Terns and Semi Plovers. Looked for but did not find Wilson's Plover and Goldens of any kind! Mike Cooper Ridge LI NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cattle Egret Mt. Loretto Unique Area, Staten Island

2014-05-03 Thread Mike
The Cattle Egret was still present as of 2pm at Mt Loretto Unique Area, Staten Island. The egret was seen near the vernal pond along the main asphalt trail that heads south from the parking lot. Thanks to Larry Pugliares who found the bird yesterday. -Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone

[nysbirds-l] Staten Island Black-necked Stilt - NO

2014-05-05 Thread Mike
or negative. -Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l

[nysbirds-l] BN Stilt Staten Island YES!

2014-05-05 Thread Mike
Currently being viewed on opposite side of Goethals Bridge Pond as seen from Goethals Bridge Trailer Park. Bird is feeding in NE corner. -Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [SINaturaList] Black-necked stilt- 5/9 No

2014-05-09 Thread Mike
Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: cicadama...@yahoo.com [SINaturaList] sinatural...@yahoogroups.com Date: May 9, 2014 at 11:58:04 AM EDT To: sinatural...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [SINaturaList] Black-necked stilt- 5/9 No Reply-To: sinatural...@yahoogroups.com Stopped

[nysbirds-l] Extralimital Willow Ptarmigan- VT

2014-05-09 Thread Mike
I haven't seen this posted but it seems that a Willow Ptarmigan was found and videos taken in St Johnsbury Vermont on May 9th. Kind of a long way from the NY bird, so is this an invasion? Mike Cooper Ridge LI, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [SINaturaList] 5/10 Black-necked Stilt

2014-05-10 Thread Mike
Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: 'Catherine Barron' cbar...@si.rr.com [SINaturaList] sinatural...@yahoogroups.com Date: May 10, 2014 at 3:20:25 PM EDT To: sinatural...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [SINaturaList] 5/10 Black-necked Stilt Reply-To:

[nysbirds-l] Connetquot SP Suffolk Co

2014-05-24 Thread Mike
Some late migrants and likely breeders at Connetquot SP on Oakdale today included singing Yellowthroated Warbler, Blackburnian, Magnolia, and the exoacred breeders, 2 Black-billed Cuckoos and one calling Yellow- billed Cuckoo and a Ruby-throated Hummingbird. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY Sent

[nysbirds-l] Wilson's Phalarope Suffolk Co Yes

2014-06-06 Thread Mike
of William Floyd Parkway. The entrance is just before the bridge to Smiths Point. One local birder told me that there is a charge for boaters using the ramp but no entry fee. Park along the right fork away from the boating area. Mike Cooper Ridge LI NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Shirley Marina correction

2014-06-06 Thread Mike
Regarding my orevious post - stay to the LEFT fork away from the boat launch area, which is on the right and involves paying a fee. Mike Cooper Ridge NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] Shorebird update from Pikes Beach Suffolk Co.

2014-07-24 Thread Mike
No shorebirds on the exposed flats at Pikes in Westhampton Beach today at low tide. One flyby Royal Tern there and give more on a bar north if Triton Lane to the east. I don't remember ever seeing shorebird numbers this low in late July Mike Cooper Ridge LI, NY Sent from my iPhone On Jul

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Suffolk County Park

2014-08-01 Thread Mike
fin cruising along offshore was probably connected to a Basking Shark. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY Sent from my iPhone On Aug 1, 2014, at 4:01 PM, jgiunta...@aol.com wrote: Date: Aug. 1,2014 Location: Jamaica Bay-East Pond The water conditions have improved since my last visit earlier

Re: [nysbirds-l] Any news on Common Ringed Plover today?

2014-08-25 Thread Mike
my iPhone On Aug 25, 2014, at 2:41 PM, Mike mike...@optonline.net wrote: Just wondering if anyone has been out on the Cupsogue flats today looking for the bird. Thanks, Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Nighthawks Narrowsburg (Sullivan Co.)

2014-09-01 Thread Mike
I counted 14 Common Nighthawks at the Narrowsburg DEC fishing access last evening in Sullivan Co. Other highlights included two Bald Eagles, Pileated WP, Bluebirds and plenty of Cedar Waxwings. Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone On Sep 1, 2014, at 7:06 PM, Larry Trachtenberg trachtenb

Re: [nysbirds-l] Mecox Suffolk Co

2014-09-27 Thread Mike
4 Caspian Terns; 1 Royal and 1 Lesser Black backed Gull on the Mecox flats a few minutes ago. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI NY Sent from my iPhone On Sep 27, 2014, at 7:59 AM, Sean Camillieri scamilli...@gmail.com wrote: On the walk in from the Playland parking lot on the left side of the road

Re: [nysbirds-l] Common Gallinule Patchogue Lake Suffolk Co

2014-10-12 Thread Mike
The Common Gallinule found yesterday by Derek Rogers is still present today on Patchogue Lake, Suffolk Co. Park at the west side of the lake at the dead end near East 3rd Ave and scan the opposite shoreline. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

Re:[nysbirds-l] huge movement - smiths point suffolk Co

2014-10-25 Thread Mike
Thousands if birds overhead and on the ground at Smiths Point park now. So far mainly sparrows- white throat predominating and lots of overhead Siskins. Mike Cooper Ridge NY Sent from my iPhone On Oct 24, 2014, at 9:35 PM, David Klauber davehawk...@msn.com wrote: Early this afternoon Bobby

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [SINaturaList] CBC 2014

2014-12-22 Thread Mike
-Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: cliffordha...@yahoo.com [SINaturaList] sinatural...@yahoogroups.com Date: December 22, 2014 at 11:15:09 AM EST To: sinatural...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [SINaturaList] CBC 2014 Reply-To: sinatural...@yahoogroups.com

Re: [nysbirds-l] FOS American Oystercatcher Shinnecock

2015-03-14 Thread Mike
the Peconic River. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI NY Sent from my iPhone On Mar 14, 2015, at 11:29 AM, editcon...@aol.com editcon...@aol.com wrote: Sorry - meant to add this to the thread. NYBG has been frozen, as much of the NYC area. Our crabapples and any other fruit/seed producing trees have been

RE: [nysbirds-l] John Bulls list of spring ariival dates

2015-03-14 Thread mike
Below is a list of typical spring arrival dates mostly lifted from Birds of the New York Area by Bull(1964)- one of my favorite books. A few things here may be slightly outdated, but overall it's still surprisingly accurate. Late Feb (Feb 21-28)- Canada Goose, Red-wing, Common Grackle

Re: [nysbirds-l] Barrier beach Rough-legged Hawks

2015-02-22 Thread Mike
Great video !! Sent from my iPhone On Feb 22, 2015, at 7:47 PM, John Gluth jgl...@optonline.net wrote: I enjoyed a beautiful afternoon observing and photographing Rough-legged Hawks along Ocean Parkway between Oak Beach and Gilgo (Suffolk County). Both light and dark morphs were seen, one

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Mew Gull-NO Glaucous-YES

2015-03-23 Thread Mike
So far no Mew Gull around the Kohls's/Bensonhurst Park waterfront area in Brooklyn. A Glaucous Gull is keeping me company in the parking lot while I continue to look. -Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

RE: [nysbirds-l] Eastern Bluebirds, Suffolk Co

2015-04-01 Thread mike
This evening 2 male Eastern Bluebirds were singing on territory in Ridge, Suffolk Co. FOS for me. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Kentucky warbler location

2015-05-03 Thread Mike
Sorry for vague post, Kentucky was at Clove Lakes Park in Staten Island. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Kentucky Warbler

2015-05-03 Thread Mike
Below concrete Bridge closest to Forest. Seen on ground in edge of tangle to the left if looking from bridge towards Forest.Sang twice. -Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] EPCAL Update - Police

2015-04-16 Thread Mike
- there's a blind eye towards some activities, like hunting. It will be interesting to see if this step- up in enforcement will be applied uniformly from this point on. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY Sent from my iPhone On Apr 16, 2015, at 3:17 PM, Andrew Baksh birdingd...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Elieen

[nysbirds-l] Black-necked Stilt Yes

2015-06-07 Thread Mike
The Black- necked Stilt continues in the marsh west of the Shirley Marina, Suffolk Co Mike Cooper Ridge. NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [nysbirds-l] Great Shearwater- Shinnecock

2015-06-21 Thread Mike
dark shearwater, presumably a Sooty. No other interesting seabirds or terns. I was surprised to see 12 Glossy Ibis feeding with the grackles on the sod field along rte 51. This was a new behavior for me. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI NY Sent from my iPhone On Jun 21, 2015, at 9:10 PM, Steve Walter

Re: [nysbirds-l] any sightings of the Franklins Gull today?

2015-05-31 Thread Mike
Not as of 1130a. -Mike Shanley -- 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

Re: [nysbirds-l] Unknown mammal - escaped illegal pet @ Jamaica Bay East Pond Trail

2015-08-14 Thread Mike
Kinkajou was my first though too! Not what I expected when I clicked that link! Mike Cooper Ridge, LI NY Sent from my iPhone On Aug 14, 2015, at 12:38 PM, Paul R Sweet sw...@amnh.org wrote: Looks like a Kinkajou. Bizarre! Paul From: Cesar Castillo czar3...@yahoo.com Reply-To: Cesar

Re: [nysbirds-l] Unknown mammal - escaped illegal pet @ Jamaica Bay East Pond Trail

2015-08-14 Thread Mike
So you're just going to rule out the possibility of a wild vagrant? Mammals have legs, you know... Sorry- couldn't resist. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY Sent from my iPhone On Aug 14, 2015, at 1:46 PM, Stella Miller stella.mille...@yahoo.com wrote: Animal Care and Control would handle

Re: [nysbirds-l] Unknown mammal - escaped illegal pet @ Jamaica Bay East Pond Trail

2015-08-14 Thread Mike
Now we know what was clogging the valve Mike Ridge NY Sent from my iPhone On Aug 14, 2015, at 2:47 PM, Rob Jett citybir...@earthlink.net wrote: Unfortunately, it is legal in several states to possess wild, exotic animals. Some don't even require any kind of permits. I'm guessing someone

Re: [nysbirds-l] 7-4 Jamaica Bay Queens East Pond Water Level Management

2015-07-13 Thread Mike
Someone should report that a cat colony is being inundated- the water level will drop within the hour. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY On Jul 13, 2015, at 1:37 PM, Andrew Baksh birdingd...@gmail.com wrote: Joshua et al, Do not waste your time calling the refuge, I posted the contact

Re: [nysbirds-l] Western Kingbird Robert Moses Golf Course (Suffolk)

2015-10-12 Thread Mike
Just to clarify- my contribution was to drone on about the Mets and to whine about e- birds. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI NY Sent from my iPhone On Oct 12, 2015, at 6:43 PM, Shaibal Mitra <shaibal.mi...@csi.cuny.edu> wrote: > With help from Mike Cooper, I put in a vigil this evening, hopin

Re: [nysbirds-l] Shorebirds, Riverhead (Suffolk)

2015-09-07 Thread Mike
Currently 6 buffs one Bairds and 2 juv Golden plovers- Northvill tnpk north side south of the fire training area. Park opposite the Douglas Elliman real estate sign and look north. Mike Cooper Ridge ny Sent from my iPhone On Sep 7, 2015, at 9:15 AM, Mike <mike...@optonline.net>

Re: [nysbirds-l] Shorebirds, Riverhead (Suffolk)

2015-09-07 Thread Mike
For birders searching the Riverhead fields - there is a buff breasted now near the road on north vile turnpike north side opposite the Douglas elliman real estate sign Mike cooper Sent from my iPhone On Sep 7, 2015, at 8:05 AM, d Futuyma <dfutu...@gmail.com> wrote: > At a

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

2015-09-07 Thread mike
the upper breast, the spotting on the belly and flanks, the lack of an obvious pale supercillium and the lack of the fine black line inside the white border (creating a scalloping effect similar to that of Red Knot or Stilt Sandpiper juvs) all, I think, point to Dunlin. Unfortunately! Mike Cooper

Re:[nysbirds-l] [SINaturaList] Say's Phoebe update

2015-09-28 Thread Mike
The Say's Phoebe is back at the original spot on the goal post near the staff housing. -Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 28, 2015, at 5:46 PM, Mike falec...@yahoo.com [SINaturaList] > <sinatural...@yahoogroups.com> wrote: > > The Staten Island Say's Phoeb

[nysbirds-l] Thick Billed Murre Staten Island

2016-03-10 Thread Mike
Currently being seen close to rocks in harbor parking lot at Great Kills Park Staten Island near boat launch. Found by Larry P. -M Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] Woodcocks Displaying, Suffolk County

2016-03-11 Thread Mike
As expected, there were several Woodcocks calling tonight in the Calverton area in Suffolk County. My FOS Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 11, 2016, at 2:06 PM, Alan Drogin <dro...@earthlink.net> wrote: > > Have limited access so apologize if someone else

Re: [nysbirds-l] Upland Sandpiper - Oak Beach - Yes

2016-04-06 Thread Mike
Still present in the median east of Oak Beach at 3 PM Wednesday. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 6, 2016, at 8:56 AM, Michael Zito <michaelz...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Bird just seen on median, just past metal barrier. > > Mike Z. >

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