[nysbirds-l] Shorebirds - Genesee and Orleans Counties

D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Temporary archive: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your

[nysbirds-l] Upland Sandpipers - Genesee County Airport

. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Temporary archive: http://birdingonthe.net

[nysbirds-l] Shorebirds - Hulbert Rd, Town of Wilson, Niagara County

Dowitcher - 1 (0) Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Temporary archive: http

[nysbirds-l] 2 Kittiwakes, Parasitic Jaeger - Fort Niagara SP

right. Watch the lake from the top of the slope just off the northeast corner of the large parking lot. The rip is well to the left, identified by a rougher swath of water. The Kittiwakes were a quarter-mile or so away, identifiable with a scope. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy

[nysbirds-l] White Ibis - Tonawanda WMA

in sometime after 6:30 but some start earlier. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives

[nysbirds-l] FW: [GeneseeBirds-L] White Ibis in Tonawanda WMA

-Original Message- From: geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu [mailto:geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu] On Behalf Of John Welte Sent: Saturday, September 26, 2009 7:02 PM To: geneseebird...@geneseo.edu Subject: [GeneseeBirds-L] White Ibis in Tonawanda WMA Hello Birders, The White Ibis

[nysbirds-l] FW: [Ontbirds] White Ibis- Whitby, Ontario

It would appear that our White Ibis has flown north across Lake Ontario to Canada. Cheers, Willie -Original Message- From: ontbirds-boun...@hwcn.org [mailto:ontbirds-boun...@hwcn.org] On Behalf Of Rayfield Pye Sent: Sunday, October 04, 2009 2:54 PM To: Ontbirds Subject: [Ontbirds] White

[nysbirds-l] Lake Ontario (Parasitic Jaeger) and Niagara Falls (warblers)

- I lost it over the water - perhaps it landed?) PARASITIC JAEGER 1 adult Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Shorebirds, Cackling Geese - Tonawanda WMA

of Alexander, Genesee County. Although we had hundreds of geese, all we could identify were Canadas. A PINE SISKIN with Goldfinches flew over a field that contained several dozen AMERICAN PIPITS on Peaviner Road. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY

[nysbirds-l] Red Phalarope - NOT Seen Again; Hamlin Beach Highlights

groups of all three scoters, including many adult male Surf, a few LONG-TAILED DUCKS, and a couple of RED-THROATED LOONS. On the outer wall at Point Breeze, we had two juvenile LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY

[nysbirds-l] Niagara River - Sabine's and 5 Little Gulls

-type gull, presumably a hybrid, below the falls. If anyone desires additional information about these birds or locations, please email me off-list. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Northern Gannet - Wilson, Niagara County

-- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com -- 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

[nysbirds-l] FW: [Ontbirds] Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas - Save 35%

For those interested in the breeding birds of our neighbor to the north... -Original Message- From: ontbirds-boun...@hwcn.org [mailto:ontbirds-boun...@hwcn.org] On Behalf Of Jean Iron Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 3:40 PM To: ontbi...@hwcn.org Subject: [Ontbirds] Ontario Breeding Bird

[nysbirds-l] Mew and other Gulls - Niagara River

). At Beck we had quite a pale adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL and an adult NELSON’S GULL (Herring – Glaucous hybrid) plus two additional GLAUCOUS GULLS and a couple of THAYER’S GULLS. No definite sighting of the California Gull by us today. Good birding! Willie Willie D'Anna Betsy

[nysbirds-l] Niagara River Mew Gull, probably not Common Gull

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[nysbirds-l] FW: [Ontbirds] Mew Gull, Queenston, Niagara River - Saturday

I am not exactly sure where this is but I know it is below the escarpment and perhaps 3/4 mile north of the roosting rocks, where we had the bird yesterday. If it continues to move around to such a degree, it could prove difficult to find. The observers below were looking from the Ontario side.

[nysbirds-l] Niagara River sunday

in huge flotillas of Bonaparte's Gulls. Numbers of large gulls were reduced from the immense numbers of last weekend but still pretty good. Ice is starting to flow down the river, which may further reduce the numbers of gulls. Good birding! Willie Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson

[nysbirds-l] Niagara River - Thursday; Leucistic Red-winged Blackbird - Today

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[nysbirds-l] Grebes and Loons, Sunday; Photos

on Willie's Photos, then on Arizona Trip. Good birding! Willie Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Black Vulture, White-fronted Goose - Hartland, Niagara County

WIGEON, BLACK DUCK, MALLARD, and RING-NECKED DUCK. There were also at least nine and as many as 15 CACKLING GEESE – I kept finding groups of three Cacklers and I was unsure if these were the same birds I had already seen. Good birding! Willie Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY

RE: [nysbirds-l] Robert Moses power plant fishing platform

Everyone, There was parking there until 911 and after that they only allowed handicapped people to use it. Everyone else had to park in the lot above and walk down which was a pretty long walk. When Dean and I saw the black-headed I suggest that I drive him down and drop him off and go back

[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose, Sandhill Crane - Iroquois NWr

CACKLING GEESE. Two CACKLING GEESE were at Ring-necked Marsh, where the Barnacle Goose was. One more was at the corn stubble field on Fletcher Chapel Road. Good birding! Willie Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com

[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose - Iroquois NWR

-afternoon may be the optimal time and location for finding it. At least it was for this weekend. You may also want to check large flocks of foraging geese in nearby fields, especially in the morning and late afternoon. Good birding! Willie Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY

[nysbirds-l] Another(?) Barnacle Goose - Niagara County

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[nysbirds-l] Lake Ontario Plain Field trip

of GOLDEN-CROWNED KINGLETS, and an EASTERN MEADOWLARK were new for the spring for most people in the group. Good birding! Willie Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Snowy Egret - Wilson-Tuscarora S.P.

these locations is private property so the bird could still be around. Good birding! Willie Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Chat, Orange-crowned W., Wilson's Phalarope, Orchard Orioles - Northern Niagara County

No. Waterthrush 1 Common Yellowthroat 5 YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT 1 Good birding! Willie Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Snowy Egret - Wilson, Niagara County

Ontario. Good birding! Willie Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail

[nysbirds-l] Summer Tanager - Wilson-Tuscarora S.P.

. An update from Betsy, who is still following this bird: She said it seems to be slowly moving along the creek. Therefore, the best strategy would be to take the left fork. Good birding! Willie Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http

[nysbirds-l] European Greenfinch Photos

have not seen the Greenfinch today. Yesterday, we saw it at our feeders three times and at our pond once, all between 4 and 6 pm. Good birding! Willie Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] FW: [GeneseeBirds-L] FW: Black-bellied Whistling-duck at Tonawanda WMA - Wed evening

The location is in the Town of Alabama, Genesee County. Cayuga Pool overlook is the big overlook on the east side of Rt 77, a couple of miles north of the hamlet of Alabama where Rt 77 and Rt 63 separate when heading north on Rt 77. Read below for more directions. Good luck to all who try.

RE:[nysbirds-l] [GeneseeBirds-L] Black-bellied Whistling Duck - SEEN

[mailto:geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu] On Behalf Of Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2010 8:55 PM To: geneseebird...@geneseo.edu; NYSBirds; dfsu...@localnet.com Subject: [GeneseeBirds-L] Black-bellied Whistling Duck - NOT Seen Several birders looked for the Genesee County BBWD today

[nysbirds-l] Black-bellied Whistling Duck - Tonawanda WMA (Genesee County)

there. The trucks really move through the area. Willie Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http

[nysbirds-l] Black-bellied Whistling-Duck - Tonawanda WMA (Genesee County)

Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Black-bellied Whistling-Duck (Genesee County) - Not Seen Saturday

move through the area. Willie Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail

[nysbirds-l] FW: [GeneseeBirds-L] Black-Bellied Whistling Duck - YES!

Ack! Looks like I missed it by 15 minutes! See below. Willie From: geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu [mailto:geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu] On Behalf Of tanager57 Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2010 7:48 PM To: GenesseeBirds Subject: [GeneseeBirds-L] Black-Bellied Whistling Duck - YES!

[nysbirds-l] Black-bellied Whistling-Duck - Genesee County - Yes!

safe out there. The trucks and cars really move through the area. Willie Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Shorebirds at Montezuma NWR

in the northwest corner of Knox-Marcellus. An immature PEREGRINE FALCON harassed the shorebirds at the marsh occasionally, throughout the day. Good shorebirding! Willie Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Waterfowl and Warblers - Buffalo and Niagara Falls

, and WHITE-THROATS. Good birding! Willie Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http

[nysbirds-l] Another Cattle Egret - Town of Royalton, Niagara County

of this intersection on your right. Good luck if you try for this bird! Willie Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Lark Sparrow - Our Yard!!!

in and out. Good birding! Willie and Betsy Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http

[nysbirds-l] Lark Sparrow continues

Hi All, The Lark Sparrow was here this morning. Betsy Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Lark Sparrow - Wilson, NY

or second left into our driveway. Please park so that you allow at least one way in and out. Good birding! Willie and Betsy Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Lark Sparrow - Town of Wilson

and Betsy Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l

[nysbirds-l] Lark Sparrow, now Prairie Warbler - Our Yard!

allow at least one way in and out. Good birding! Willie and Betsy Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Recent Photos

, THAYER'S GULL, CALIFORNIA GULL, CATTLE EGRET, and some SHOREBIRDS. Home page: http://www.betsypottersart.com/ Direct link to new photos: http://www.betsypottersart.com/recent_photos.htm I hope you enjoy them. Good birding! Willie Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY

[nysbirds-l] Lark Sparrow - Day 8

of the driveway. There is a wooden stockade fence to the east of the driveway. After turning into the common driveway, make the first or second left into our driveway. Please park so that you allow at least one way in and out. Good birding! Willie and Betsy Willie D'Anna Betsy

[nysbirds-l] Lark Sparrow - NOT Seen; Some consolation prizes

landfill in the Town of Somerset, viewed from Hartland Road. When I first spotted it, the hawk just hung in the air, almost motionless for several minutes. It finally moved a little, allowing me to identify it. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Willie Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson

[nysbirds-l] Ontario Field Ornithologists Niagara River Field Trip (28 Nov 2010)

, Betsy Potter and Ron Tozer would like to thank everyone on today's trip for their enthusiasm and participation in locating birds. It was a great group effort. Willie D'Anna, Betsy Potter, and Ron Tozer, OFO Niagara River Trip Co-Leaders Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY

Re: [nysbirds-l] Trumpeter Swans

States. There is no question of provenance. . In my humble opinion, the appropriate action for NYSARC to take is to add Trumpeter Swan to the New York State list. I certainly hope that reports will be filed on this bird to ensure that happens. John Haas Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter

[nysbirds-l] Waxwing and Fish Crow Photos

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[nysbirds-l] Slaty-backed Gull, Town of Porter, Niagara County

and about halfway between Dickersonville and Ransomville Roads. Good luck if you try for this bird! Willie Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Slaty-backed Gull, Town of Porter, Niagara Co. - Not Seen Today

female HOARY REDPOLLS at our feeders today. Good birding! Willie Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Slaty-backed Gull, Hoary Redpoll Photos

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[nysbirds-l] Female King Eider - Wilson, Niagara County

! Willie Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l

[nysbirds-l] Black-headed and Little Gulls - Buffalo

drive a short distance along the river. There are many Bonaparte's Gulls in all of these areas, although they will likely be moving out in the next few days. Good birding! Willie Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com

[nysbirds-l] Black Vultures - Niagara Falls, NY

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[nysbirds-l] White-crowned Sparrow - Our Yard, Wilson, NY

seen. For a brief period, a YELLOW WARBLER was on the ground near the sparrow, making an odd couple. I suspect there are a lot more late migrants out there due to the very wet spring with relatively limited migration opportunities. Good birding! Willie Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter

[nysbirds-l] Winter Finch Forecast 2011-2012

Forwarding from Ontbirds, the Ontario birding list. Good birding! Willie WINTER FINCH FORECAST 2011-2012 This winter’s theme is that cone crops are excellent and extensive across much of the boreal forest and the Northeast. It will not be a flight year. Finches will be spread thinly

RE:[nysbirds-l] [GeneseeBirds-L] Swainson's Hawk (Hamlin) and Brant (Wilson)

The juvenile Swainson's Hawk was in the same spot at 3:00, where Greg had it - a mile east of Walker-Lake Ontario Road. The bird spent all of its time on the ground in the grassy median of the Lake Ontario Parkway, occasionally running after and catching prey. When it gets close to the road

[nysbirds-l] Black-headed and Little Gulls, Jaegers, Phalarope - Buffalo

and Dave Gordon had a first winter LITTLE GULL there around sunset. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com http://www.betsypottersart.com/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Franklin's Gull - Niagara River

the Three Sisters Islands. Of special interest were three juveniles all sitting together. I don't think I have ever seen three juvenile Lessers in one day before, much less all together. The others were five adults and one second winter. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna

[nysbirds-l] Franklin's Gull - Niagara River

at the power plants, however. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com http://www.betsypottersart.com/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Batavia WWTP and Iroquois NWR - Genesee County

. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com http://www.betsypottersart.com/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Razorbill, Franklin's Gull, Black Vultures, White-winged Crossbills - Niagara River

stop was at the Lewiston boat ramp, where Michael McBrian came through again, spotting an adult LITTLE GULL. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com http://www.betsypottersart.com

[nysbirds-l] Razorbill, California, Thayer's, Iceland, Franklin's, Little Gulls - Niagara River

Barb Charlton reported seeing two of them perched a little north of the L-Q bridge. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com http://www.betsypottersart.com/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

RE: [nysbirds-l] LI Birds: Belated Weekend Recap

/LongIslandFall2011#567721 2244390371650 We called Angus Wilson, Willie, D'Anna, Betsy Potter, and Dave Gagne, with whom we had been birding earlier in the day, and the bird cooperated for them and for others through the day (Rich Fried say it fly off around dusk). Earlier on Sunday, highlights

[nysbirds-l] Niagara River - Thanksgiving Day

reduced in the afternoon. There were no reports of the California Gull this day. Purple Sandpipers have yet to be found on the river this season. Lots of diving ducks upriver from the control gates. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY

[nysbirds-l] Slaty-backed Gull - Niagara River - Tuesday

there for the night. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com http://www.betsypottersart.com/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Vulture Roost including Black Vulture

Street and Mohawk Street comes up in ½ mile or less. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com http://www.betsypottersart.com/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] NYSOA Niagara River Gull Weekend

-- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com http://www.betsypottersart.com/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Oregon Junco, Redpolls, Longspur - Lakeshore Road in Yates, Orleans County

with Corey Callaghan, who already had them when we pulled up. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com http://www.betsypottersart.com/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Snowy Owl, Savannah Sparrow, No Lark Sparrow

NORTHERN HARRIER on Lakeshore Road, ¾ mile east of Marshall Road. Also had three AMERICAN KESTRELS and three MOCKINGBIRDS. Betsy had a flock of seven COMMON REDPOLLS just west of Barker Bicentennial Park, which eventually flew east. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy

[nysbirds-l] Tennessee Warbler, Eared Grebe, Sandhill Cranes

of the ditch near the end of the road. For the day, Corey and I had over 100 species. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com http://www.betsypottersart.com/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info

RE: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12

it is an adult or near adult (red spot on the bill) and should show a gray mantle. Also, the wingtips are a bit long for Glaucous Gull. It really looks perfect for a leucistic Herring Gull. Cheers, Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http

[nysbirds-l] FW: Loggerhead Shrike - Ontario Beach Park, Monroe County

I received the following from Paul Novak of NYSDEC. I have written Michelle Illuminato, requesting more information, and will post anything helpful that I receive. Good birding! Willie From: Paul Novak [mailto:pgno...@gw.dec.state.ny.us] Sent: Monday, July 09, 2012 9:44 AM To:

[nysbirds-l] FW: Loggerhead Shrike - Braddock Bay Park, Monroe County

...@geneseo.edu [mailto:geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu] On Behalf Of Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter Sent: Monday, July 09, 2012 5:33 PM To: geneseebird...@geneseo.edu; 'NYSBIRDS-L'; dfsu...@verizon.net Subject: [GeneseeBirds-L] FW: Loggerhead Shrike - Ontario Beach Park, Monroe County I

RE:[nysbirds-l] [GeneseeBirds-L] White faced Ibis - Town of Lewiston, Niagara County.

Thanks to Celeste Morien for posting this bird earlier. The WHITE-FACED IBIS was still present at the Modern Landfill Constructed Wetland when we left it with several birders at 8:10 p.m. During the time we were there, we also saw two SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHERS, two STILT SANDPIPERS, three SOLITARY

[nysbirds-l] FW: [GeneseeBirds-L] White-faced Ibis - Lewiston - YES

From: geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu [mailto:geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu] On Behalf Of Tom Kerr Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 11:04 AM To: geneseebird...@geneseo.edu Subject: [GeneseeBirds-L] White-faced Ibis - Lewiston - YES I was at the wetland off Porter-Center Road in

[nysbirds-l] White-faced Ibis - Not Seen

to Killdeer and Spotty. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com http://www.betsypottersart.com/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Franklin's Gull - Wilson

pier. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com http://www.betsypottersart.com/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Juvenile Curlew Sandpiper Report at Montezuma NWR

. Plain whitish belly. Could not be sure of leg color because of distance and mud on legs of birds. Rump white all the way across clearly visible in flight. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com

[nysbirds-l] Western Kingbird - Town of Yates (not Somerset), Orleans County

of Marshall Road and 1.5 miles east of Niagara-Orleans Countyline Road. The bird has been seen slightly to the west of Fire Lane 41A and slightly to the east of 41B and has been seen to fly toward the lake between these two lanes. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy

[nysbirds-l] FW: [GeneseeBirds-L] Sharp tailed Sandpiper

-Original Message- From: geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu [mailto:geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu] On Behalf Of Gary Chapin Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2012 1:01 PM To: Geneseebirds Subject: [GeneseeBirds-L] Sharp tailed Sandpiper While looking for the Black headed Gull at

[nysbirds-l] Sharp-tailed Sandpiper Sunday - South end of Irondequoit Bay

The SHARP-TAILED SANDPIPER found by Gary Chapin continued to be seen through much of the afternoon on Sunday, at least until we left it around 5:00. This is a juvenile and it was generally associating with PECTORAL SANDPIPERS, which was the most common species present. There was also an

[nysbirds-l] White-fronted and Cackling Geese in Somerset; Lake-watching in Wilson

1 House Sparrow 2 -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com http://www.betsypottersart.com/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Pacific Loon, Parasitic Jaeger - Town of Wilson, Niagara County

I watched Lake Ontario from home for nearly 4 and 1/2 hours this morning. There was a nice flight of waterbirds, with the highlight bird coming only ten minutes into my watch - a breeding-plumaged PACIFIC LOON! See details below. After watching for about 3 and 1/2 hours, I decided to quit at

[nysbirds-l] Brant - Village of Wilson Piers

://www.betsypottersart.com//willie-s-photos/recent-photos/ http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/recent-photos/ Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com http://www.betsypottersart.com

[nysbirds-l] Evening Grosbeaks - Wilson

feeding station. It was a nice flight on the lake this morning with an adult LITTLE GULL being the best bird. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com http://www.betsypottersart.com

[nysbirds-l] FW: [Ontbirds] Northern Gannets this fall?

The information provided below applies to NY as well as Ontario. Good birding! Willie -Original Message- From: ONTBIRDS [mailto:birdalert-boun...@ontbirds.ca] On Behalf Of Jean Iron Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 8:32 PM To: Ontbirds Subject: [Ontbirds] Northern Gannets this fall? Will

[nysbirds-l] Oriole in Orchard Park

://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/recent-photos-1/baltimore-ori ole-nov-2012 Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com http://www.betsypottersart.com/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Pine Grosbeak and Red Crossbills - Wilson

ran and got Betsy, we came back, and were treated to extended views of 22 individuals, feeding mainly on Norway spruce, occasionally on Red Pine. They were here off and on all morning. We both managed to get some decent audio. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy

[nysbirds-l] Niagara River - Saturday

birds reported to me included three BLACK VULTURES roosting in a tree on the NY side, several TUNDRA SWANS above the control gates, and a juvenile WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL at Fort Niagara State Park. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY

[nysbirds-l] Rough-winged Swallows at Niagara Falls

the water and very close to the island. This was between 8:30 and 9:15 this Friday morning. We never saw them near the Ontario side on this day but, obviously, they could make their way over there. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY

[nysbirds-l] Slaty-backed Gull above Niagara Falls on Niagara River

, and several LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS. We were unable to find the previously reported California Gull at Adam Beck, the roosting rocks, or from the control gates. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http

[nysbirds-l] A Second Slaty-backed Gull at Niagara Falls on the Niagara River!

Gulls. We did not see any Purple Sandpipers nor any Harlequin Ducks. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com http://www.betsypottersart.com/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Black-headed Gull and Bonaparte's Spectacle - Rich Marine Buffalo

-- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com http://www.betsypottersart.com/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Niagara River: Fish Crows in Buffalo; Black Vultures and Little Gulls in Queenston/Lewiston

. For Ontario birders, this would be a few hundred meters downriver from the Queenston boat ramp. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com http://www.betsypottersart.com/ 2013 Big Year: http

[nysbirds-l] 5 Species of Geese, Town of Carlton, Orleans County

field, then drove to the north edge, where Betsy was able to pick out a ROSS'S GOOSE. This was just before 3:30. The Canada Geese were pouring into this field ,as well, no doubt from nearby Lake Alice. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY

[nysbirds-l] Bird Listening Devices for the Home

birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com http://www.betsypottersart.com/ 2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year Big Year List: http://www.happtech.com/BigYearDanna

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