[nysbirds-l] Staten Island Mississippi Kite

2013-06-14 Thread Sean Sime
, but it was still impressive. An hour long walk at Mount Loretto turned up my highest single location count for Orchard Orioles with 8 (6 seen, 2 heard) and a brief look at a male Blue Grosbeak. Watching a Laughing Gull hawk Cicadas was an added bonus. Cheers, Sean Sime Allendale, NJ -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] European Golden Plover in NJ (Brig)

2013-09-05 Thread Sean Sime
Not NY, but considering the rarity I thought it should be cross posted. http://birding.aba.org/message.php?mesid=506562MLID=NJ01MLNM=New%20Jersey Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Kissena Park info

2013-09-17 Thread Sean Sime
. There is a considerable amount of waist to head high brush that birds were staying low in. Looks at most birds were brief and a lot of patience will be required to get good looks at things. As always, I would recommend sharing cell numbers with birders who are there. Good luck if you go! Sean Sime

[nysbirds-l] General hummingbird reminder

2013-09-23 Thread Sean Sime
Following in the everything seems early mindset of this fall, it appears an adult Rufous Hummingbird was reported yesterday in NH. For those out there who care to give those feeders a refresh ebird.org/ebird/nh/view/checklist?subID=S15232465 Cheers! Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] Raptor Trust call for help

2013-10-09 Thread Sean Sime
on there Facebook page are unbelievable. Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY (formerly of Maplewood, NJ) ...Sorry for the slightly off topic message, but I think most of the readers in this news group share an interest in the Raptor Trust. This message was posted on the Atlantic Audubon Society website by Kathy Peterson and I

[nysbirds-l] Oceanside Marine Nature Study Area, Nassau County/Help needed

2013-11-25 Thread Sean Sime
. They are about half way to their goal for number of signatures. http://www.change.org/petitions/preserve-the-town-of-hempstead-s-marine-nature-study-area Thank you for your interest, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY (Oceanside High School Alum!) -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Orange-crowned Warbler, Prospect Park/Kings County

2013-11-26 Thread Sean Sime
This morning at roughly 11am I was treated to views of a bathing Orange-crowned Warbler where the Lullwater opens up towards the Peninsula. The bird preened for a few minutes at eye level and eventually worked it's way high into the trees and across Wellhouse Drive onto the base of Lookout Hill.

[nysbirds-l] Iceland Gull/Prospect Park, Brooklyn

2013-12-26 Thread Sean Sime
Doug Gochfeld asked me to post he is currently looking at a juvenile Iceland Gull on the lake in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. The bird was initially spotted from the peninsula, but is closest to the red rescue ladder near Three Sisters Islands. Cheers, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Large Tern in Oceanside, Nassau County

2013-12-27 Thread Sean Sime
will come, but I wanted to get the word out quickly. Cheers, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY -- 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] 5 Towns section highlights/Southern Nassau CBC (long)

2013-12-29 Thread Sean Sime
Scheppke North End Joe DiCostanzo Jeff Kimball Chuck McAlexander David Sime Little Kevin Sean Sime The Other Ringer Steve Walter Yesterday I had the pleasure of coordinating the 5 Towns section of the Southern Nassau CBC. This area consists of suburban parks and a few vantages of the bays

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn, Kings County Highlights

2014-01-04 Thread Sean Sime
missed a reported Black-headed Gull and 3 Black Vultures at Coney Island Creek Park. All in all a fantastic day in the field. Cheers, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Black-headed Gull

2014-01-11 Thread Sean Sime
the seagate community. While the community is private, beach walkers are allowed to walk the shoreline up to the high tide line. Cheers, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Coney Island Creek Park, Brooklyn. Kings County

2014-01-13 Thread Sean Sime
Gravesend Bay Cheers, Sean Sime Brooklyn, 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

[nysbirds-l] February 1st Pelagic out of Freeport, Long Island

2014-01-13 Thread Sean Sime
out of Freeport. As someone who follows trip results from neighboring states I can say whole heartedly that NY is overdue for something wonderful. Let's make it happen! Call or email to sign up. i...@paulagics.com 215-234-6805 Cheers, Sean Sime (posted with permission of the list-owner

[nysbirds-l] Common Gull NOT SEEN, Iceland YES, Brooklyn

2014-01-27 Thread Sean Sime
Head treatment facility simply did not roost on the pier or adjacent rocks as they typically do. There were a significant number of gulls that were just too far to scope given the conditions. Cheers, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Banded Brooklyn Gulls from 1/27 - No Current Sightings

2014-01-30 Thread Sean Sime
simple and if your data can be matched they email you a nifty E-Certificate of Appreciation with the data on the banded bird. The website is a good one to bookmark. https://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/BBL/bblretrv/ Cheers, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Coney Island creek/Kings county

2014-03-21 Thread Sean Sime
I quick stop at CI Creek park yielded a Lesser black-backed Gull on the sandbar near the ball fields and a Common Raven was seen flying over Drier Offerman. A look at the beach from 35th street did not turn up anything of note. Good birding, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY Sent from my iPhone

[nysbirds-l] Manx Shearwater + Riis Park, Queens

2014-04-29 Thread Sean Sime
Doug Gochfeld and Shane Blodgett are sea watching at Riis Park and report a Parasitic Jeager flying west as well as an accommodating Manx Shearwater which up until a minute ago was coursing back and forth providing good scope views. Also of note was a Red-necked Grebe. Good Birding, Sean Sime

[nysbirds-l] Prospect Park, Kings County: Clapper Rail and Yellow-throated Warbler

2014-05-04 Thread Sean Sime
Rose-breasted Grosbeak Scarlet Tanager White-crowned Sparrow Bank Swallow Countless migrants continued north out of the park for the first few hours of daylight. It was an impressive sight! Good birding! Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Greenwood Cemetery/Kings County

2014-05-08 Thread Sean Sime
Just drove in and almost immediately watched 4 Bobolink fly over the ridge just north of the Sylvan water. Many migrants singing. Get out there! Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi kite Kings county

2014-05-11 Thread Sean Sime
cross into prospect. End public service announcement :) Sean sime Brooklyn, 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

[nysbirds-l] Willow ptarmigan

2014-05-23 Thread Sean Sime
Just a heads up, it seems the Willow Ptarmigan outside Watertown, NY is alive and well. Not sure why this hasn't hit the state list, but there was a blog entry in the Times Union from Rich Guthrie. Just wanted to get the word out before the long weekend. Good Birding, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY

[nysbirds-l] No Sightings: Thoughts on bird song and cross-species mimicry.

2014-05-26 Thread Sean Sime
) birding! Sean Sime Brooklyn, 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@cornell.edu

[nysbirds-l] White-faced Ibis at Jamaica bay. Queens county

2014-05-28 Thread Sean Sime
I am currently viewing an adult White-faced Ibis from the west pond trail near the osprey platform before the cut. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay NWR/ Kings and Queens Counties. Ibis follow up.

2014-05-28 Thread Sean Sime
My apologies for the abbreviated post earlier, but I was trying to thumb the message and keep an eye on the White-faced Ibis at the same time (cue gender stereotypes in regards to multitasking now...). After the initial 5 minute viewing the bird flew north east and I did not see it again putting

Re: [nysbirds-l] Reeve at Plum Beach, Brooklyn today

2014-05-29 Thread Sean Sime
Please note that the long closed parking lot at Plumb Beach is now open during the day for those who thought they may have to walk all the way from Knapp Street. Good luck to those trying early and please get the word out (positive or negative). Great find! Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY On Thu, May

[nysbirds-l] Ruff/Reeve No as of 12:30.

2014-05-30 Thread Sean Sime
Plumb beach, brooklyn. Birders have been present since first light and the bird in question has not been seen. Shorebird numbers are down substantially. Rob Jett and I checked Marine park at high tide. No luck. Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Ruff/Reeve: No (still), Kings County

2014-05-30 Thread Sean Sime
during our time there and none were reported by birders there since first light. Also, earlier at Marine Park a late Cliff Swallow was seen flying south and away along the channel. Good birding, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] August 11th/12th Overnight Pelagic: Freeport, Long Island

2014-05-31 Thread Sean Sime
for sleeping space, this trip will cap the number of participants below normal day trips. Registration is open now. I think I speak for all the pelagic enthusiasts out there when I say we've been waiting for a trip like this in NY for a long time! I can't wait! Good birding, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY

[nysbirds-l] No Sightings: Vagrants moving

2014-06-03 Thread Sean Sime
Neotropic Cormorants have moved in all directions this year as well with sightings as close as NJ. With the continuing drought conditions around Texas and across the south perhaps we will see more birds moving outside their typical ranges and into ours on good south westerlies? Happy searching! Sean

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian-collared Dove/NYC

2014-07-10 Thread Sean Sime
to come down, but I have not refound it as of yet. Good birding, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian-collared Dove continues: Hudson River Greenway, NYC

2014-07-15 Thread Sean Sime
to a lamp post along the west side highway and remained there when Joe and I left. Good birding, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] August Overnight Pelagic resend

2014-07-17 Thread Sean Sime
I apologize in advance for any list members who received this post from Doug Gochfeld yesterday. Many people (myself included) did not receive it and some had it go directly to their spam folder. The Pelagic reminder was posted with permission from the list owner. The Paulagics overnight pelagic

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Restoration: Public Comments are almost over!

2014-07-23 Thread Sean Sime
=44691documentID=60140 Thank you and good birding! Sean Sime Brooklyn, 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

[nysbirds-l] Chuck will's widow still at Napeague Meadow Rd.,Suffolk County

2014-07-23 Thread Sean Sime
David Sime reports on Tuesday night both Chuck will's widow and Whippoorwill were calling near the intersection of Napeague Meadow Rd. and Lazy Point Rd. in East Hampton just after dark. Good birding, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Prospect Park Cerulean Warbler, Kings County

2014-08-15 Thread Sean Sime
-and-white Warbler Nashville Warbler American Redstart Cerulean Warbler Northern Parula Blackburnian Warbler Yellow Warbler Chestnut-sided Warbler Others reported an additional 4 or 5 species. Although the activity was patchy, there were certainly birds around. Cheers, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY

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

2014-08-25 Thread Sean Sime
I heard the bird was not seen at any point today so far. This notification was at roughly 1:30pm. Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY Sent from 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

[nysbirds-l] No Sighting: Plea for reports

2014-08-26 Thread Sean Sime
of technology. There are many options and people have their favorite methods, but I am worried about the future of this list if the current trend continues. If we don't use it, we surely will loose it. Good birding (and reporting), Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Coast Birds +yellow bellied Kingbird

2014-08-29 Thread Sean Sime
Birds were obviously on the move today. I was able to see both the young male King Eider and Whimbrel this morning at Plumb Beach. For those not familiar with the location it is located along the Belt Parkway just west of Flatbush Avenue. I spent the middle of the day searching Gravesend Bay

[nysbirds-l] Plumb Beach, Kings County. BAIRD'S SANDPIPER

2014-09-01 Thread Sean Sime
=S19634217 Other birders seemed to materialize instantly, but the Baird's had moved on. Consolation prizes included 3 Pectoral Sandpipers and 4 Red Knot. Both Seaside and Saltmarsh Sparrows were seen and the Clapper Rail show was in full effect. Good birding, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] Connecticut Warbler, Prospect Park, Kings County

2014-09-05 Thread Sean Sime
, Sean Sime Brooklyn, 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@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2

[nysbirds-l] Prospect Park Empid

2014-11-02 Thread Sean Sime
came into play as well as another western empid. The ID was left at empid sp. I will try to add some images to the album, but unfortunately, they will all be at this distance and of this (lack of) quality. Good birding, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn empid

2014-11-03 Thread Sean Sime
The empidonax flycatcher in Prospect Park is still present today. See Rob's post yesterday for detailed directions. Sean Sime Brooklyn, my Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn empid

2014-11-03 Thread Sean Sime
The bird has occasionally been giving whit calls which would seem to rule out Hammond's. Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Kings County Empid (better Photos)

2014-11-03 Thread Sean Sime
does have a whit call as well, but this individual does not seem particularly long tailed in the field. I welcome comments from anyone with Western empid experience. Cheers, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Mt. Loretto/ Ash-throated search+

2014-11-11 Thread Sean Sime
flights or hawk watches in the area witnessed a movement of Evening Grosbeaks today. Cheers, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Cassin's Kingbird continues.

2014-11-23 Thread Sean Sime
I just saw a tweet from Michael Juan that the kingbird is being seen 200 yards south of the community garden at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn. Good luck for those traveling from afar! Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Kings County Rough-legged Hawk +

2014-11-29 Thread Sean Sime
of the landfill, likely a Short-eared, but with so little light to work with and at such a distance I can't definitively rule out other possibilities. Once it flew lower without the sky behind it I lost it in the darkness. Cheers, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Montauk Pt., Suffolk County

2014-11-30 Thread Sean Sime
Joe DiCostanzo just called from the pavilion at Montauk Point where he is viewing a female King Eider among the hundreds of Common Eider. All three scoter species are present and 4 Razorbill have flown past. Cheers, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach and Point Lookout/ Nassau County

2014-12-04 Thread Sean Sime
Station. A 15 minute check of the ground Dove location proved fruitless, but the search was not thorough. Cheers, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Barnacle and Greater White-fronted Geese Continue

2014-12-23 Thread Sean Sime
The geese continue at St. Charles Cemetery in Farmingdale, Suffolk County. See previous post for directions. Good birding, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Cassin's Yes

2015-01-01 Thread Sean Sime
The Cassin's just returned to the north end of the Community garden at Floyd Bennett field in Brooklyn, NY Sean Sime Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull Yes, Kings County

2015-01-26 Thread Sean Sime
Shane Blodgett just called to say he is viewing the Mew Gull on the ball field just NW of Ceasar's Bay along the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Cheers, Sean Sime Brooklyn -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Belmont Lake SP Geese/Suffolk County + Nassau add on's

2015-02-04 Thread Sean Sime
Lapland Longspur were at the Coast Guard Station. Cheers, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY -- 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] Possible Mew/Common Gull. Kings County

2015-01-21 Thread Sean Sime
every Mew/Common Gull in Brooklyn this sounds promising. The bird is present as I type at 2:20. Cheers, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Ulster County highlights: Gyrfalcon, Golden Eagle +

2015-02-16 Thread Sean Sime
retreated to the warmth of the car and eventually, the city. All in all a rewarding day. To watch a kid look through a scope at a Gyrfalcon and say, It's looking at me!!! is pretty cool. When it's your own kid it's just awesome. Good birding, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info

[nysbirds-l] Preliminary Pelagic Results

2015-01-12 Thread Sean Sime
participants who made it possible. Looking forward to seeing you on the next one! Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Pelagic rescheduling update

2015-01-09 Thread Sean Sime
aboard. Just a few people could make the difference between sailing or not. If you're on the fence please consider it. It's not too late to register. Details can be found at this link: http://paulagics.com/?tribe_events=jan-11-2015-freeport-pelagic-12-hour-pelagic Cheers, Sean

[nysbirds-l] St. Charles Cemetery. Suffolk County

2015-01-05 Thread Sean Sime
A quick drive through the grounds looking for the Barnacle or White-fronted Geese yielded zero geese of any kind. A Peregrine was making half hearted passes at something small in the grass and a Kestrel was on the telephone wires along the south eastern corner of the property. Cheers, Sean

[nysbirds-l] Kings County Coast: Pine Warblers +

2015-03-26 Thread Sean Sime
Phoebe (many in matted down marsh feeding on or just barely off the ground). 1 Tree Swallow 26 American Tree Sparrow (most singing. One individual was incorporating a Black-throated Green song into his own). 1 Eastern Meadowlark 2 Boat-tailed Grackle Cheers, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] Kings County Rough-legged Hawks

2015-02-26 Thread Sean Sime
and Farmer's Blvd. to the east. 3 Snow Geese continue at Floyd. Cheers, Sean Sime 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] 1/11/15 Pelagic Photos

2015-01-13 Thread Sean Sime
to species when all was said and done. Good Birding, Sean Sime Brooklyn, 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

[nysbirds-l] Kings County. Good flight in Prospect Park

2015-04-03 Thread Sean Sime
of Dark-eyed Junco and a few Chipping Sparrows. A large influx of Golden-crowned Kinglets (6 yesterday almost 200 today) was noted as well. Other highlights included; Winter Wren (3) Brown Creeper (3) Pine Warbler (6) Palm Warbler Fox Sparrow (2-3) Tree Swallow (6) Osprey Kingfisher Cheers, Sean

[nysbirds-l] Kings County: Greenwood Cemetery. Raptors and Prothonotary

2015-04-22 Thread Sean Sime
with photos can be viewed here. http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S23001190 Cheers, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Kings County Kentucky continues

2015-05-06 Thread Sean Sime
Meadow is at the top of Lookout Hill in the SW section of the park. This sighting is a stone's throw from yesterday's. Cheers, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Kings County Kentucky Warbler

2015-05-05 Thread Sean Sime
refine the bird. Cheers, Sean Sime Brooklyn, 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

[nysbirds-l] CT Swallow-tailed Kite addition

2015-05-13 Thread Sean Sime
I just received word the two birds passed New Haven CT heading west at 11:35am. I hope somebody can get to the LI Sound in Westchester or the Bronx! Cheers, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] extralimital: Swallow-tailed Kites coastal CT heading west

2015-05-13 Thread Sean Sime
fly-by interception point, John Oshlik was lucky enough to connect an hour later as they crossed New Haven harbor. Cheers, Sean Sime -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] No sighting/ Images from 4/11 Brooklyn Pelagic

2015-04-15 Thread Sean Sime
/photos/103866258@N08/sets/72157649616473454/with/16954021130/ Cheers, Sean Sime 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] Brooklyn Pelagic Results

2015-04-12 Thread Sean Sime
from the trip will be generated and shared by the end of the week for those looking for more specific data. Cheers, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Orange County Crested Caracara

2015-04-10 Thread Sean Sime
, W 74.21881 Cheers, Sean Sime Brooklyn, 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

[nysbirds-l] No Sightings: Pelagic Photos

2015-06-07 Thread Sean Sime
/103866258@N08/sets/72157653758717610 Another memorable one! Cheers, Sean Sime 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] Queens County LONG-TAILED JAEGER

2015-06-18 Thread Sean Sime
An adult Long-tailed Jaeger just flew west past the Breezy Point jetty and was last seen over the mouth of the Rockaway Inlet. The bird was in view for 6-8 minutes as it slowly moved west being harassed by Common Terns and Laughing Gulls along the way. Good birding, Sean Sime and Doug

[nysbirds-l] Franklin's Gull YES :Kings County

2015-05-28 Thread Sean Sime
The Franklin's Gull is currently working the easternmost shoreline of Plum Beach, Brooklyn. Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Franklin's Gull images and approach.

2015-05-28 Thread Sean Sime
/103866258@N08/sets/72157653609375742 Cheers, Sean Sime Brooklyn, 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] Kings County Franklin's Gull YES

2015-05-25 Thread Sean Sime
. It is not in view at the moment, but many birders are heading over from Plum. Good luck if you go! Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Information on Brooklyn Franklin's Gull

2015-05-25 Thread Sean Sime
the discovery and getting the word out quickly. Cheers, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY -- 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] May 31st/June 1st Overnight Brooklyn Pelagic

2015-05-23 Thread Sean Sime
New York (and beyond) birders. We are 4 people short of being able to sail. If you are on the fence please consider signing up. Looking at offshore water temps today there is an 8-10 degree temperature break inside the shelf edge across the mouth of the Hudson Canyon. This scenario is exactly

[nysbirds-l] Shinnecock Inlet Sea Watch, Suffolk County

2015-07-31 Thread Sean Sime
Lesser Black-backed Gulls among the hundreds of large gulls present. 167 Common Tern Good birding, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Inlet jetty- unknown seabird

2015-08-24 Thread Sean Sime
the bill all point towards Pomarine. Great find, Robert Cheers, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY On Mon, Aug 24, 2015 at 7:17 AM, Robert Taylor rmtaylo...@gmail.com wrote: Wanted to get word out- superficially resembles large laughing gull with hooked beak Rob in Massapequa -- *NYSbirds-L List Info

[nysbirds-l] Kings County Baird's: NO

2015-08-07 Thread Sean Sime
I walked the entire length of Plum Beach from Sheepshead Bay to the east end mid morning on the incoming tide and did not encounter the Baird's Sandpiper. Three other second hand reports were also negative. Good Birding, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay additions, Queens County

2015-08-12 Thread Sean Sime
the number of juveniles was closer to half. All in all a great morning to be out on the pond. Good birding, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Long-billed Dowitchers, Lindenhurst: Nassau Co.

2015-11-17 Thread Sean Sime
7 Long-billed Dowitchers are currently present along Venetian Blvd in Lindenhurst. They are not on the previously reported island, but across the inlet just south of Spruce Place in the company of many Greater Yellowlegs. Good birding, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Coast Guard Station shorebirds, Nassau County

2015-11-05 Thread Sean Sime
A brief check of Short Beach Island at the Coast Guard Station yesterday afternoon on the incoming tide yielded a nice assemblage of shorebirds totaling over 1000 individuals. Highlights included: 117 American Oystercatcher 225 Black-bellied Plover 34 Red Knot (one individual still retaining a

[nysbirds-l] Kings County this morning: Visible Migration

2015-10-15 Thread Sean Sime
just about the entire time I was there. Savannah Sparrows were numerous. Six Diamonds Orange-crowned Warbler Ovenbird (2) Wilson's Warbler Black & White Warbler Northern Parula Savannah Sparrows were numerous. White-crowned Sparrows Field Sparrow Good birding, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY -- NYSb

[nysbirds-l] Kings County Cave Swallow note

2015-11-14 Thread Sean Sime
before I left I watched 4 birds fly under and only 2 come out. Although I didn't stay till dark if there are birders who weren't able to catch up with these birds today, first light at this location might be a good place to start tomorrow. Cheers, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info

[nysbirds-l] Riverhead Shorebirds, Suffolk County

2015-09-08 Thread Sean Sime
are heading north on Northville Turnpike (on your left). Views were not as close as have been recently reported, but enjoyable none the less. Good birding, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic recap and upcoming October 23/24 info.

2015-09-15 Thread Sean Sime
First, a quick and very belated summary of the Paulagics overnight pelagic trip, aboard the Brooklyn VI out of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn on August 30-31: Despite reasonably strong winds early in the day, we were able to get out to very deep water (ultimately a depth of about ~7,400 feet at the

[nysbirds-l] CT Zone-tailed Hawk sighting today

2015-09-20 Thread Sean Sime
ended. The post was timestamped at 9:59am. If heading south, this bird will fly through NY somewhere along the coastline, probably in Westchester and then it has a lot of options of how to head south. Eyes on the skies and good luck! Cheers, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Coney Island Creek Park, Kings County. Large movement of Terns, Greater Yellowlegs

2015-09-24 Thread Sean Sime
Black Tern. During this time all birds were moving north and as soon as we noticed any birds milling or moving back south we stopped the count to avoid duplication. The full Ebird checklist can be viewed at this link: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S25153866 Good birding, Sean Sime

[nysbirds-l] Greenwood Cemetery: Kings County. Clay-colored Sparrow +

2015-09-22 Thread Sean Sime
Warbler Yellow-rumped Warbler Wilson's Warbler Chipping Sparrow Clay-colored Sparrow White-throated Sparrow Scarlet Tanager Rose-breasted Grosbeak Indigo Bunting Full checklist can be viewed at the link below. http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S25132719 Cheers, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY

[nysbirds-l] Prospect Park Painted Bunting: YES

2015-12-02 Thread Sean Sime
The Kings County Painted Bunting continues in the plantings on top of the LeFrak Skating Rink. In Prospect Park. Cheers, Sean Sime Brooklyn Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Painted Bunting: YES (Kings County)

2015-11-29 Thread Sean Sime
The Painted Bunting has been seen 2-3 times in the last 30 minutes. It is very skulky. This is in Prospect Park, Brooklyn near the new skating rink. Cheers, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] No Sightings/ January Pelagic info

2015-12-15 Thread Sean Sime
gics.com/?page_id=41 <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fpaulagics.com%2F%3Fpage_id%3D41=hAQHR5YGq> The Paulagics NY Team Phone: 215-234-6805 Email: i...@paulagics.com Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http:

[nysbirds-l] CBC Question/ No sightings

2015-12-29 Thread Sean Sime
is this Saturday, January 2nd and Audubon no longer collects a registration fee. Thank you and have a wonderful New Year! Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY s...@seansime.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay White Pelican: YES

2015-11-20 Thread Sean Sime
and many coves out of view. The gardens were devoid of birds. Cheers, Sean Sime 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] Central Park, NY County Empidonax

2015-11-21 Thread Sean Sime
I've posted a few additional photos from this morning trying to focus on wing details, primary projection and the bill. Here's hoping there will be some audio recordings to analyze tonight! https://www.flickr.com/photos/103866258@N08/albums/72157661476044375 Good birding! Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY

[nysbirds-l] Garganey YES!

2016-06-12 Thread Sean Sime
The bird is currently in view. See previous posts for additional info. Sean Sime Brooklyn Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Kings Whistling Ducks NO

2016-05-29 Thread Sean Sime
The Black-bellied Whistling Ducks are not present this morning at Marine Park. Coincidentally, 9 ducks were seen flying east at 5:20am over the intersection of Flatbush Ave and Kings Highway. Good birding, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Black-bellied Whistling Ducks/No sightings

2016-05-31 Thread Sean Sime
hotos on Facebook, under Long Island Wildlife Photography. NYC Park Ranger Brooke Skelly made the identification." Cheers all around! Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastB

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