[nysbirds-l] Montauk Wheatear

The bird is currently being seen along the fenceline and in the pasture at the top of the slope above (northwest) of the ranch buildings -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Montauk Wheatear continues

As of 11:20am the lovely Wheatear remains in the close vicinity of Deep Hollow Ranch. It has been seen both in the high pasture to the northwest of the barn and, more typically, in the low pastures just north of the barn where it was initially discovered. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose - Eastport

The Barnacle Goose is present now. Was initially difficult to locate because it was deep in the northwest cove. Also, Black-crowned NH present in trees along shore. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Magnificent Frigatebird: Montauk Pt

Fortuitous late start: Just observed an adult male Mag Frigatebird from the Point. It was attracted to a feeding flock of gulls and gannets well off the Point; then slowly headed west along the north side of the Point. The right side of its tail is damaged. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Montauk: 5/4-

Of note at Point: White-crowned Sparrow-3 Indigo Bunting-26 Baltimore Oriole-20+ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Montauk: May 11

Highlights: Broad-winged Hawk-2 Vesper Sparrow-1 White-crowned Sparrow-2 Blue Grosbeak-1 Indigo Bunting-7 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] White-faced Ibis continues

The ibis at the Grace Estate in East Hampton was there along with a Glossy as of 8:45am. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Lapwing: YES: Tuesday

As of 3:10pm on 13 Nov, the pair of Lapwings remain. Currently, in the Deep Hollow south pasture. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Virginia's: YES: Friday

Happy to report, I observed the Virginias at 9:30am. I first found it at the base of the south facing slope towards 76th Ave. in the area known as Nutmeg Meadow. The bird worked it was up the slope parallel to the trail (trail starts at metal posts), went into the kettle, but then went back

[nysbirds-l] Montauk-Lapwings-NO

I searched for the birds late this afternoon in both pastures, Montauk Airport, and Rita's Horse Farm. No luck. If people are out here searching tomorrow, it may be worth searching all of the fields between East Hampton and Mecox Bay south of Rte 27. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Pacific Loon: Moriches: YES

The previously reported Pacific Loon continues in the bay off the shore of East Moriches. Late this afternoon we, Tom Moran and I, observed the bird actively feeding along the bay's north shore. Best viewing was from the end of Evergreen Ave, but if we could have teleported to the end of

[nysbirds-l] Barriow's Goldeneye-Montauk

I observed a pair of Barrow's Goldeneye at the southern end of Lake Montauk. They were with a flock of American Goldeneye. They are visible from the end of South Lake Drive off of Rte 27. Additionally, I saw the immature Black-headed Gull that has frequented Lake Montauk for the last few weeks

[nysbirds-l] Western Grebe: Montauk Village

Thank you to Steve!! The previously reported Western Grebe remains in the ocean directly south of Kirk Park in the village of Montauk. The bird is currently drifting east about 300 ft off the beach. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Western Grebe update

The bird has moved well east of its original location. It is now among a flock of Horned Gs off of the beach access at the intersection of South Emerson Avenue and South Essex Street in Montauk. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Brown Booby: Ashokan Reservoir

The adult Brown Booby continues. I observed it at 6:22pm perched with several DC Cormorants on the yellow data collection float located west of the bridge on Reservoir Road. Earlier observers saw it here and feeding near the rocky shoal well east of the bridge. -- Peter Polshek -- NYSbirds

[nysbirds-l] Harlequin Duck - Orient Point

I observed a lovely drake Harlequin Duck about 100 feet north of the parking area at Orient Point. Time was about 3:15pm, 9 January. -- Peter Polshek -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Buff-breasted and Baird’s - Cutchogue

Observed in field at intersection of Oregon Road and Depot Lane. A single Buff-breasted and a single Baird’s among Semipalmated Plovers, though earlier in morning 3 Baird’s were reported. Excellent looks are possible. -- Peter Polshek -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Dickcissel - Orient (Suffolk County)

Observed an adult female Dickcissel at the Edwards Farm/Townsend Preserve (Peconic Land Trust) in Orient. Found yesterday mid-morning, seen again late afternoon by another observer. -- Peter Polshek -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Brown Booby: Ashokan Reservoir

The adult Brown Booby continues. I observed it at 6:22pm perched with several DC Cormorants on the yellow data collection float located west of the bridge on Reservoir Road. Earlier observers saw it here and feeding near the rocky shoal well east of the bridge. -- Peter Polshek -- NYSbirds

[nysbirds-l] Harlequin Duck - Orient Point

I observed a lovely drake Harlequin Duck about 100 feet north of the parking area at Orient Point. Time was about 3:15pm, 9 January. -- Peter Polshek -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Buff-breasted and Baird’s - Cutchogue

Observed in field at intersection of Oregon Road and Depot Lane. A single Buff-breasted and a single Baird’s among Semipalmated Plovers, though earlier in morning 3 Baird’s were reported. Excellent looks are possible. -- Peter Polshek -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Dickcissel - Orient (Suffolk County)

Observed an adult female Dickcissel at the Edwards Farm/Townsend Preserve (Peconic Land Trust) in Orient. Found yesterday mid-morning, seen again late afternoon by another observer. -- Peter Polshek -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Montauk Wheatear

The bird is currently being seen along the fenceline and in the pasture at the top of the slope above (northwest) of the ranch buildings -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Montauk Wheatear continues

As of 11:20am the lovely Wheatear remains in the close vicinity of Deep Hollow Ranch. It has been seen both in the high pasture to the northwest of the barn and, more typically, in the low pastures just north of the barn where it was initially discovered. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose - Eastport

The Barnacle Goose is present now. Was initially difficult to locate because it was deep in the northwest cove. Also, Black-crowned NH present in trees along shore. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Magnificent Frigatebird: Montauk Pt

Fortuitous late start: Just observed an adult male Mag Frigatebird from the Point. It was attracted to a feeding flock of gulls and gannets well off the Point; then slowly headed west along the north side of the Point. The right side of its tail is damaged. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Montauk: 5/4-

Of note at Point: White-crowned Sparrow-3 Indigo Bunting-26 Baltimore Oriole-20+ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Montauk: May 11

Highlights: Broad-winged Hawk-2 Vesper Sparrow-1 White-crowned Sparrow-2 Blue Grosbeak-1 Indigo Bunting-7 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] White-faced Ibis continues

The ibis at the Grace Estate in East Hampton was there along with a Glossy as of 8:45am. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Lapwing: YES: Tuesday

As of 3:10pm on 13 Nov, the pair of Lapwings remain. Currently, in the Deep Hollow south pasture. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Virginia's: YES: Friday

Happy to report, I observed the Virginia"s at 9:30am. I first found it at the base of the south facing slope towards 76th Ave. in the area known as Nutmeg Meadow. The bird worked it was up the slope parallel to the trail (trail starts at metal posts), went into the kettle, but then went back

[nysbirds-l] Montauk-Lapwings-NO

I searched for the birds late this afternoon in both pastures, Montauk Airport, and Rita's Horse Farm. No luck. If people are out here searching tomorrow, it may be worth searching all of the fields between East Hampton and Mecox Bay south of Rte 27. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Pacific Loon: Moriches: YES

The previously reported Pacific Loon continues in the bay off the shore of East Moriches. Late this afternoon we, Tom Moran and I, observed the bird actively feeding along the bay's north shore. Best viewing was from the end of Evergreen Ave, but if we could have teleported to the end of

[nysbirds-l] Barriow's Goldeneye-Montauk

I observed a pair of Barrow's Goldeneye at the southern end of Lake Montauk. They were with a flock of American Goldeneye. They are visible from the end of South Lake Drive off of Rte 27. Additionally, I saw the immature Black-headed Gull that has frequented Lake Montauk for the last few weeks

[nysbirds-l] Western Grebe: Montauk Village

Thank you to Steve!! The previously reported Western Grebe remains in the ocean directly south of Kirk Park in the village of Montauk. The bird is currently drifting east about 300 ft off the beach. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Western Grebe update

The bird has moved well east of its original location. It is now among a flock of Horned Gs off of the beach access at the intersection of South Emerson Avenue and South Essex Street in Montauk. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME