[nysbirds-l] RUFF/DUNLIN AT EAST MARINA TIMBER POINT

ALONG WITH THE M. McBRIEN RUFF(S) AN EARLY WAVE OF DUNLIN APPEARED,SOME IN EARLY BREEDING PLUMAGE. MIKE,JONATHAN,LEE STOCKER -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Fw: RUFF-EAST ISLIP MARINA

From: lstoc...@optonline.net Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 3:08 PM To: NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu Subject: RUFF-EAST ISLIP MARINA JONATHAN STOCKER LOCATED THE MALE RUFF IN THE SECOND POND ON THE RIGHT(SOUTH) SIDE OF THE ROAD LEADING TO THE MARINA.HE HAD EXCELLENT VIEWS AND NOTED THAT THE BIRD

[nysbirds-l] tricolored heron/dune rd westhampton

to confirm andy murphy’s sighting of a tricolored heron(see his post 5-22) jim cullen and I observed a tricolored at very close range for ten minutes in the same area as Andy(dune rd and triton lane) on Tues. 5-21 thanks lee stocker -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] terns at cupsogue,l.i.

Dick Belanger,Jim Cullen and I spent two hours working the flats at low tide yesterday.Highlights included 5 Roseate,2 Black,2 Least, 2 Forster’s terns along with 20 Red Knot, 30 Short-Billed Dowitchers,a Piping Plover and one lone Semipalmated Sandpiper.Also of interest,were 20 American

[nysbirds-l] SANDWICH TERN.CUPSOGUE BEACH AREA

JIM CULLEN AND I SCOPED AN ADULT SANDWICH TERN TODAY AT 3:30 ON A SAND BAR SEVERAL HUNDRED YARDS WEST OF THE CUPSOGUE BEACH FLATS IN WESTHAMPTON.WE VIEWED THE BIRD AT CLOSE RANGE FOR 15 MINUTES AND RECORDED SEVERAL PHOTOS. THE SAND BAR IS ONLY REACHED BY SKIFF,BUT BIRDERS VISITING CUPSOGUE

[nysbirds-l] solitary sandpiper retraction

with a diplomatic assist to derek rogers we must retract the sighting of a solitary sandpiper on dune rd yesterday-most probably a spotted sorry for any confusion or problems this caused thanks lee stocker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] curlew sandpiper

just wondering if anyone has seen the curlew sandpiper at mecox in the last days thanks -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon/Mill Pond Sayville

The previously reported drake Eurasian Wigeon(D.Rogers 11-9-13) is still hanging out in the northern end of Mill Pond ,along with six Northern Shovelers and three Northern Pintails. thanks lee stocker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] common raven-Nassau coliseum

Jonathan stocker just called and ask me to post that he had two common ravens fly over the parking lot of the Nassau coliseum in Uniondale at 12:05,while waiting to see the islander hockey gamethanks lee stocker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] TURKEY VULTURE-NESCONSET

While taking a brief trip in the Lake Ronkonkoma County Park,just north of the lake,I came a across a resting turkey vulture.I cautiously advanced until I got right underneath him,at which time he took off,headed north.I don’t know if this is a common sighting in mid western Suffolk,so I

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue L.I.

Jim Cohen and I spent about 3 hrs. birding on the Cupsogue flats. Overall numbers were not impressive(only 20 Short billed Dowitchers ,2 Willets,50 Semipalmated sandpiper,12 Least sandpiper to give an idea) We did have two sightings of Pectoral sandpiper, which seemed noteworthy.Before sailing

[nysbirds-l] Bairds @Riverhead sod fields

Today at 3 pm Jim Cullen and I had the previously reported Baird’s sandpiper in the exact location described by Eileen Schwinn and Mike Higgiston(see their post of Sept. 2) thanks Lee Stocker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Shore birds Cupsogue Beach

Jim Cullen and I had an active afternoon of shore birding on the sand bar west of the “traditional” flats .Just a note to anyone who would travel by Dune rd. ...I don’t know if Cupsogue is accessible due to last weeks pavilion fire.We saw 3 Least Sandpipers, 75 Semi-Palmated Sandpipers, 3

[nysbirds-l] Fly over Bald Eagle

A few minutes of backyard birding in Bayport produced a Bald Eagle soaring to the southwest. Also observed were 3 merlin and several accipiter. A mixed flock consisting of chickadees, white-breasted nuthatch, phoebes (5-6), yellow-rumped warblers and blue headed vireo also moved through the

[nysbirds-l] Bluebirds/Bellport L.I.

Not sure if it’s of interest,but this morning I had a flock of over 20 Eastern Bluebirds at Bellport Country Club. I haven’t seen any postings of this bird in some time.Any comments or thoughts would be welcome off list. thanks lee stocker -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon,Sayville,L.I.

There is currently a female Eurasian Wigeon in Mill Pond, Montauk Hwy. Sayville...north side of the road.This pond produces consistently most every year.As an aside,while looking for ravens found earlier by D.Rogers(see his post of 11/30-Patchogue water tower) I found a Peregrine Falcon perched

[nysbirds-l] BALD EAGLE -PATCHOGUE,L.I.

While scoping Patchogue Lake south of Roe Blvd.,I spoke with a photographer(Dom.C) who had a Bald Eagle fly over the lake.He showed me pictures of this beautiful adult bird,so be on the lookout. Thanks Lee Stocker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue shorebirds

Jim Cullen and I caught an early(7:30a.m.) rising tide in and around the Moriches/Cupsogue area via boat.Highlights included a Whimbrel, 53 Red Knots (one with a blue tag high on the leg but showing no numbers)countless Sanderlings and Dowitchers, 6 Royal Terns, 3 Forster’s Tern and one lone

[nysbirds-l] YELLOWLEGS -BELLPORT,.L.I.

Yesterday late afternoon,I found a large group of Greater Yellowlegs resting in the mouth of Howells Creek off Howells Point in Bellport.When I went back to get my scope (I was golfing at the time!)I set up and counted 49 birds.A common bird but the concentration was interesting. Thanks Lee

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon,Patchogue

There are currently two male Eurasian Wigeon in Swan Lake ,Patchogue,just north of Montauk Hwy thanks Lee Stocker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Brown Pelicans-Shinnecock Bay

Jim Cullen and I located two Brown Pelicans this afternoon while looking east from underneath the south end of the Ponquogue bridge.The birds were resting on an island several hundred yards to the east. thanks Lee Stocker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Black Tern-Cupsogue Beach-Westhampton Dunes

Apologies for the late post,but yesterday afternoon Jim Cullen and I had a Black Tern on the exposed tidal flat west of Cupsogue. Also there were 25 Red Knot,four of which had colored,numbered tags on their legs.This info is available off list for those who wish to track. Thanks Lee Stocker --

[nysbirds-l] Shorebirds-Cupsogue Area-Westhampton Dunes

Jim Cullen and I birded the low tide this morning at the Cupsogue Beach area spending most of our 3 hrs.on “Bird Island” just to the west of Cupsogue(tidal island accessible only at low tide by boat).This area was loaded with birds with many hundreds of Sanderling being the most numerous

[nysbirds-l] Cupsugue terns

Jim Cullen and I visited the flats at Cupsogue this afternoon and were rewarded with, despite the cold, a Roseate and a Black tern.Overall numbers of birds were quite low. thanks Lee Stocker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Red-Headed Woodpecker-Bayport

While doing a little late afternoon backyard birding today,we had wonderful views of an adult Red-Headed Woodpecker thanks- Lee Stocker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Cattle Egrets-Bellport N.Y.

Today while golfing at Bellport Country Club,I saw two cattle egrets foraging on the 15th hole ,which borders on Bellport Bay. BCC is a private golf course so any viewing should be first approved at the pro shop,or you can work the adjacent shorelines. thanks Lee Stocker -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Whimbrel at Cupsogue,L.I.

This afternoon on the low tide ,Jim Cullen and I had a Whimbrel working the flats for about 15 minutes. Other species in numbers were Dowitchers (75),Red Knot (5) Willets(100+) and Semipalmated Sandpipers(40) thanks Lee Stocker -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Cattle Egrets-Bellport N.Y.

Today while golfing at Bellport Country Club,I saw two cattle egrets foraging on the 15th hole ,which borders on Bellport Bay. BCC is a private golf course so any viewing should be first approved at the pro shop,or you can work the adjacent shorelines. thanks Lee Stocker -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Whimbrel at Cupsogue,L.I.

This afternoon on the low tide ,Jim Cullen and I had a Whimbrel working the flats for about 15 minutes. Other species in numbers were Dowitchers (75),Red Knot (5) Willets(100+) and Semipalmated Sandpipers(40) thanks Lee Stocker -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Brown Pelicans-Shinnecock Bay

Jim Cullen and I located two Brown Pelicans this afternoon while looking east from underneath the south end of the Ponquogue bridge.The birds were resting on an island several hundred yards to the east. thanks Lee Stocker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Whimbrel-Cupsogue Beach

Jim Cullen and I viewed a Whimbrel at Cupsogue Beach this afternoon on the falling tide.The bird hung around for about 10 minutes before flying westward.An interesting aspect was that this bird appeared to be very light in coloration.Not sure if it was due to light conditions but keep an eye

[nysbirds-l] Black Tern-Cupsogue Beach-Westhampton Dunes

Apologies for the late post,but yesterday afternoon Jim Cullen and I had a Black Tern on the exposed tidal flat west of Cupsogue. Also there were 25 Red Knot,four of which had colored,numbered tags on their legs.This info is available off list for those who wish to track. Thanks Lee Stocker --

[nysbirds-l] Shorebirds-Cupsogue Area-Westhampton Dunes

Jim Cullen and I birded the low tide this morning at the Cupsogue Beach area spending most of our 3 hrs.on “Bird Island” just to the west of Cupsogue(tidal island accessible only at low tide by boat).This area was loaded with birds with many hundreds of Sanderling being the most numerous

[nysbirds-l] Cupsugue terns

Jim Cullen and I visited the flats at Cupsogue this afternoon and were rewarded with, despite the cold, a Roseate and a Black tern.Overall numbers of birds were quite low. thanks Lee Stocker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Red-Headed Woodpecker-Bayport

While doing a little late afternoon backyard birding today,we had wonderful views of an adult Red-Headed Woodpecker thanks- Lee Stocker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] RUFF/DUNLIN AT EAST MARINA TIMBER POINT

ALONG WITH THE M. McBRIEN RUFF(S) AN EARLY WAVE OF DUNLIN APPEARED,SOME IN EARLY BREEDING PLUMAGE. MIKE,JONATHAN,LEE STOCKER -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Fw: RUFF-EAST ISLIP MARINA

From: lstoc...@optonline.net Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 3:08 PM To: NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu Subject: RUFF-EAST ISLIP MARINA JONATHAN STOCKER LOCATED THE MALE RUFF IN THE SECOND POND ON THE RIGHT(SOUTH) SIDE OF THE ROAD LEADING TO THE MARINA.HE HAD EXCELLENT VIEWS AND NOTED THAT THE BIRD

[nysbirds-l] tricolored heron/dune rd westhampton

to confirm andy murphy’s sighting of a tricolored heron(see his post 5-22) jim cullen and I observed a tricolored at very close range for ten minutes in the same area as Andy(dune rd and triton lane) on Tues. 5-21 thanks lee stocker -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] terns at cupsogue,l.i.

Dick Belanger,Jim Cullen and I spent two hours working the flats at low tide yesterday.Highlights included 5 Roseate,2 Black,2 Least, 2 Forster’s terns along with 20 Red Knot, 30 Short-Billed Dowitchers,a Piping Plover and one lone Semipalmated Sandpiper.Also of interest,were 20 American

[nysbirds-l] SANDWICH TERN.CUPSOGUE BEACH AREA

JIM CULLEN AND I SCOPED AN ADULT SANDWICH TERN TODAY AT 3:30 ON A SAND BAR SEVERAL HUNDRED YARDS WEST OF THE CUPSOGUE BEACH FLATS IN WESTHAMPTON.WE VIEWED THE BIRD AT CLOSE RANGE FOR 15 MINUTES AND RECORDED SEVERAL PHOTOS. THE SAND BAR IS ONLY REACHED BY SKIFF,BUT BIRDERS VISITING CUPSOGUE

[nysbirds-l] solitary sandpiper retraction

with a diplomatic assist to derek rogers we must retract the sighting of a solitary sandpiper on dune rd yesterday-most probably a spotted sorry for any confusion or problems this caused thanks lee stocker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] curlew sandpiper

just wondering if anyone has seen the curlew sandpiper at mecox in the last days thanks -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon/Mill Pond Sayville

The previously reported drake Eurasian Wigeon(D.Rogers 11-9-13) is still hanging out in the northern end of Mill Pond ,along with six Northern Shovelers and three Northern Pintails. thanks lee stocker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] common raven-Nassau coliseum

Jonathan stocker just called and ask me to post that he had two common ravens fly over the parking lot of the Nassau coliseum in Uniondale at 12:05,while waiting to see the islander hockey gamethanks lee stocker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] COMMON MERGANSER

CURRENTLY THERE IS A BEAUTIFUL DRAKE COMMON MERGANSER IN THE MILL POND/SAYVILLE,AS WELL AS THE FREQUENTLY OBSERVED DRAKE EURASIAN WIGEON. THANKS LEE STOCKER -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] TURKEY VULTURE-NESCONSET

While taking a brief trip in the Lake Ronkonkoma County Park,just north of the lake,I came a across a resting turkey vulture.I cautiously advanced until I got right underneath him,at which time he took off,headed north.I don’t know if this is a common sighting in mid western Suffolk,so I

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue L.I.

Jim Cohen and I spent about 3 hrs. birding on the Cupsogue flats. Overall numbers were not impressive(only 20 Short billed Dowitchers ,2 Willets,50 Semipalmated sandpiper,12 Least sandpiper to give an idea) We did have two sightings of Pectoral sandpiper, which seemed noteworthy.Before sailing

[nysbirds-l] Baird"s @Riverhead sod fields

Today at 3 pm Jim Cullen and I had the previously reported Baird’s sandpiper in the exact location described by Eileen Schwinn and Mike Higgiston(see their post of Sept. 2) thanks Lee Stocker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Shore birds Cupsogue Beach

Jim Cullen and I had an active afternoon of shore birding on the sand bar west of the “traditional” flats .Just a note to anyone who would travel by Dune rd. ...I don’t know if Cupsogue is accessible due to last weeks pavilion fire.We saw 3 Least Sandpipers, 75 Semi-Palmated Sandpipers, 3

[nysbirds-l] Fly over Bald Eagle

A few minutes of backyard birding in Bayport produced a Bald Eagle soaring to the southwest. Also observed were 3 merlin and several accipiter. A mixed flock consisting of chickadees, white-breasted nuthatch, phoebes (5-6), yellow-rumped warblers and blue headed vireo also moved through the

[nysbirds-l] Bluebirds/Bellport L.I.

Not sure if it’s of interest,but this morning I had a flock of over 20 Eastern Bluebirds at Bellport Country Club. I haven’t seen any postings of this bird in some time.Any comments or thoughts would be welcome off list. thanks lee stocker -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon,Sayville,L.I.

There is currently a female Eurasian Wigeon in Mill Pond, Montauk Hwy. Sayville...north side of the road.This pond produces consistently most every year.As an aside,while looking for ravens found earlier by D.Rogers(see his post of 11/30-Patchogue water tower) I found a Peregrine Falcon perched

[nysbirds-l] BALD EAGLE -PATCHOGUE,L.I.

While scoping Patchogue Lake south of Roe Blvd.,I spoke with a photographer(Dom.C) who had a Bald Eagle fly over the lake.He showed me pictures of this beautiful adult bird,so be on the lookout. Thanks Lee Stocker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue shorebirds

Jim Cullen and I caught an early(7:30a.m.) rising tide in and around the Moriches/Cupsogue area via boat.Highlights included a Whimbrel, 53 Red Knots (one with a blue tag high on the leg but showing no numbers)countless Sanderlings and Dowitchers, 6 Royal Terns, 3 Forster’s Tern and one lone

[nysbirds-l] YELLOWLEGS -BELLPORT,.L.I.

Yesterday late afternoon,I found a large group of Greater Yellowlegs resting in the mouth of Howells Creek off Howells Point in Bellport.When I went back to get my scope (I was golfing at the time!)I set up and counted 49 birds.A common bird but the concentration was interesting. Thanks Lee

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon,Patchogue

There are currently two male Eurasian Wigeon in Swan Lake ,Patchogue,just north of Montauk Hwy thanks Lee Stocker -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES