Re: [nysbirds-l] JBay east/west pond conditions

[Terence Clarke]

What is a far worse thing happening on Broad Channel Island are the 200 
- 300 fuel oil tanks that are turned over, missing and leaking all over 
town because of Sandy. We have already seen some oiled birds. Add to 
that many propane tanks that were also carried away by the storm. I have 
to think that this happened wherever Sandy's surge hit an area. Though 
NYC sanitation is doing an amazing job I have yet to see the NYC 
Department of Environmental Protection in the area.
There is no electricity in the town and cell phone reception is nil so 
residents are having a hard time calling to get help turning tanks back 
over or retrieving them once they are found. A pretty dismal situation.

Terry Clarke
Broad Channel





On 11/4/12 4:46 PM, John Askildsen wrote:

i have been following the discussion thread on the pond conditions at JBay. i 
am not so sure that salt water intrusion into these ponds is the worst thing 
that could happen. yes, a lot of fresh water pond life will perish. but 
flushing out these ponds with salt water may not be bad either. once the breach 
is fixed, the ponds will refill with fresh water i would imagine.
but in the meantime a lot of the 'gook' in those ponds will be flushed out and 
perhaps open doors for new life to be breathed into the ponds. i am no 
freshwater ecologist. so i will defer to the professionals, should they chime 
in on this discussion.

almost all of the oceanfront ponds on the east end of long island are flushed 
out on some sort of schedule, and they seem to do just fine.

JPA

John Askildsen
Millbrook, New York

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RE: [nysbirds-l] 11/4 East Patchogue Coastal Flight, Suffolk Co. - Large Finch Flight

[Shaibal Mitra]

This is a very interesting observation of migration by a species that is often 
regarded as a "permanent resident" but which actually undertakes large-scale 
movements. Patricia Lindsay and I tallied a conservative total of 24 House 
Finches at Orient Pt yesterday morning, during a fairly brief visit, including 
apparent migrants. We also saw four flocks of European Starlings flying across 
Plum Gut, from Plum Island to Orient Pt.

These observations underscore the advantages of (1) paying attention to all 
species, even the most familiar--intimate knowledge of the residents of one's 
local patches allows migrants to be distinguished more easily; and (2) looking 
for and recognizing the behavioral indicators of migration.

Another species whose large-scale movements this fall might seem surprising is 
Northern Cardinal. Watch them carefully--they're just as good-looking as 
Evening Grosbeaks!

Shai Mitra
Bay Shore


From: McBrien [mcb...@verizon.net]
Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2012 4:38 PM

I tallied a robust 85 House Finches migrating along the bayshore
today, ranging from single birds to flocks as large as nine.




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[nysbirds-l] More on Kissena Park

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I went to Kissena Park for the first time since Sandy. There are some
trees damaged or down, but the park is for the most part OK. The
attendance at the park was light. The birds were abundant in number of
species (51) and number of each species. It was probably my best day
of birding at the park.

Canada Goose  17
Mute Swan  12
American Black Duck  2
Mallard  13
Ruddy Duck  2
Ring-necked Pheasant  1
Red-tailed Hawk  1
Rock Pigeon  4
Mourning Dove  1
Red-bellied Woodpecker  2
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker  1
Downy Woodpecker  3
Hairy Woodpecker  1
Northern Flicker  1
Peregrine Falcon  1
Eastern Phoebe  1
Blue-headed Vireo  1
Blue Jay  11
Black-capped Chickadee  12
Tufted Titmouse  3
Red-breasted Nuthatch  1
White-breasted Nuthatch  2
Brown Creeper  3
Winter Wren  2
Carolina Wren  1
Golden-crowned Kinglet  2
Ruby-crowned Kinglet  10
Hermit Thrush  9
American Robin  20
Gray Catbird  1
Northern Mockingbird  3
Brown Thrasher  1
European Starling  8
Northern Parula  1
Yellow-rumped Warbler  1
Eastern Towhee  2
American Tree Sparrow  1
Chipping Sparrow  1
Field Sparrow  1
Savannah Sparrow  2
Fox Sparrow  3
Song Sparrow  30
Lincoln's Sparrow  1
White-throated Sparrow  20
White-crowned Sparrow  1
Dark-eyed Junco  15
Northern Cardinal  2
Red-winged Blackbird  7
Common Grackle  2
American Goldfinch  6
House Sparrow  5

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[nysbirds-l] Monk Parakeets in Harstdale

[Andrew Block]

While waiting to be seated at the Fountain Diner on Central Ave in 
Harstdale this morning around 11am I noticed three Monk Parakeets flying west 
over me and continued over the trees and disappeared.  They were surprisingly 
quiet for Monks.  I guess they were coming from one of the colonies in 
Larchmont or New Rochelle on the coast.  I couldn't tell if any were blue since 
evidentily one is missing in the area.
 
Andrew

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[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Birds Today

[Rob Jett]

Early this morning Heydi Lopes relocated the Grasshopper Sparrow in Prospect 
Park. It was still feeding on seeds along the sidewalk opposite the Quaker 
Cemetery at the edge of the Nethermead Meadow. Peter Dorosh reported that it 
was still present as of approximately 3pm.

I spent the entire day birding in Green-Wood Cemetery where there was a decent 
showing of birds. Juncos seemed to be just about everywhere, with smaller 
numbers of Chipping Sparrows. I probably don't need to mention that siskins 
were pervasive. The cemetery usually doesn't see many Red-winged Blackbirds, 
but there were many flocks moving through today with a single Rusty Blackbird 
seen at the Dell Water. We also spotted a single Lincoln's Sparrow and a pair 
of White-crowned Sparrows. The buteo flight was considerably less than 
yesterday, although there were still decent numbers of Red-tailed Hawks and 
Red-shouldered Hawks moving through the area. From our hawkwatch on Battle Hill 
we also observed a single juvenile Bald Eagle. After lunch Heydi and I decided 
to focus our efforts on an area in the cemetery called "The Flats", where there 
is a very good concentration of mature conifers. Near "The Valentine Angel" we 
heard, then spotted, a flock of 30 White-winged Crossbills. They settled 
briefly at the top of a spruce tree, then moved across the road leap-frogging 
along the tops of a few other conifers. They eventually looped back to the 
North, where we lost sight of them.

Despite a loss of 100 or more trees from the hurricane, Green-Wood Cemetery is 
still the best location in the borough for healthy, mature conifers. I plan on 
spending a lot of time there this season looking for irruptive species. I'll 
keep you posted.

Good birding,

Rob

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[nysbirds-l] White-winged Crossbills, etc., Setauket (Suffolk)

[Douglas Futuyma]

Not knowing if there is yet any access to the south shore in central Long
Island, I went to the shore of Long Island Sound in Setauket this morning,
hoping for passing migrants. After a fruitless half-hour at West Meadow
Beach, I stationed myself at the Oldfield Point lighthouse (at the end of
Oldfield Road) from 7:20 to 9:00 EST.  There were many waves of American
Robins, at least 2300 in all, accompanied by small numbers of other species
that included at least 5 Rusty Blackbirds. The highlight, by far, was a
flock of about 10 White-winged Crossbills at 7:45, which alerted me by
their calls as they approached. I was able to follow two adult males,
obtaining clear views of their pinkish red venter and striking white
wing-bars.

Other species included Cedar Waxwing (ca. 65), Yellow-rumped Warbler (35),
Eastern Bluebird (heard on three occasions), Northern Flicker (7),
Red-breasted Nuthatch (2 or 3), Purple Finch (1 heard), several American
Goldfinch, and a single Pine Siskin, In addition to 2 Sharp-shinned Hawks,
I had many sightings of Merlins, but could not tell how often the same
several birds repeated.

Doug Futuyma
Stony Brook, NY

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[nysbirds-l] Evening Grosbeak & WW Crossbill at Central Park

[Sam Stuart]

All -
Areas around the Harlem Meer and Great Hill in the North end of Central Park 
were very productive today.  Highlights included:
White-winged Crossbill - 1 red male type see flying overhead by Harlem Meer 
9amRed-shouldered Hawk - adults and young seen from several locationsAmerican 
Pipit - Flying overhead and calling at the Grass KnollEvening Grosbeak - 2 seen 
in the Blow Down meadow by the SE corner of the Great Hill.  Pictures of the 
birds here: 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pasurfbird/8155245537/andhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/pasurfbird/8155241797/in/photostream/

In all, 5 finch species and a good sparrow showing (Fox, Song, White-throated, 
Swamp, Chipping, Field, Savannah and Junco)

Sam StuartManhattan
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[nysbirds-l] JBay east/west pond conditions

[John Askildsen]

i have been following the discussion thread on the pond conditions at JBay. i 
am not so sure that salt water intrusion into these ponds is the worst thing 
that could happen. yes, a lot of fresh water pond life will perish. but 
flushing out these ponds with salt water may not be bad either. once the breach 
is fixed, the ponds will refill with fresh water i would imagine. 
but in the meantime a lot of the 'gook' in those ponds will be flushed out and 
perhaps open doors for new life to be breathed into the ponds. i am no 
freshwater ecologist. so i will defer to the professionals, should they chime 
in on this discussion.  
 
almost all of the oceanfront ponds on the east end of long island are flushed 
out on some sort of schedule, and they seem to do just fine. 
 
JPA
 
John Askildsen 
Millbrook, New York

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[nysbirds-l] 11/4 East Patchogue Coastal Flight, Suffolk Co. - Large Finch Flight

[Michael McBrien]

On this blustery Sunday morning, upon noting the streams of blackbirds  
and finches migrating over my house, I headed down to the bay in East  
Patchogue.  From 7:10 to 10:40, I watched the coastal flight which was  
highlighted by a robust number of finches.


Around 7:30, I had a flock of 10 Evening Grosbeaks heading west.

At 7:55, I had a small group of 4 White-winged Crossbills fly over  
trailing a flock of blackbirds.  A bit later, I noted another single  
male migrating westward.
Shortly after my first group passed, Derek Rogers let me know that he  
too had a flock of 6-8 White-wings fly over Middle Road in Sayville.   
Interestingly, these finches were also closely following a flock of  
icterids.  He also later noted a single flyby White-winged Crossbill  
at Hecksher SP.


I tallied a robust 85 House Finches migrating along the bayshore  
today, ranging from single birds to flocks as large as nine.  A late  
Barn Swallow was also noted as it traveled westward along the shore.


Additional highlights included an American Bittern which flew up out  
of a nearby marsh and headed east, as well as 3 Forster's and 1 Royal  
Tern.


A more complete list of the birds that I tallied this morning can be  
seen at :  http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S11960041


Good birding,
Michael McBrien
East Patchogue



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[nysbirds-l] Cave Swallow Dyker Beach Park, Brooklyn 11/4

[Tom Preston]

This morning, November 4th, there was a Cave Swallow flying over the
ballfields near 14th and Benson Avenues at Dyker Beach Park. It flew around
for a few minutes presenting good views before heading West over the golf
course.

Other birds present included 8 sparrow species, highlighted by a Vesper (at
the Western edge of the same ballfields).

Dyker Beach Park is between Bay Ridge and Bath Beach / Bensonhurst in South
Brooklyn.

- Tom Preston

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[nysbirds-l] Oriole in Orchard Park

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

Hi everyone,

 

I have posted a few photos of the Orchard Park, NY oriole on Betsy's web
site.  The bird was originally identified as a Flame-colored Tanager,
reidentified as a Streak-backed Oriole, then finally identified as a
Baltimore Oriole.  The direct link is here: 

http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/recent-photos-1/baltimore-ori
ole-nov-2012

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

Wilson, NY

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[nysbirds-l] Kissena Park, 11/4

[Jeffrey Ritter]

A Blue Grosbeak continued this morning at Kissena Park near the path  
the bisects the park corridor at 146th Street.


Other Kissena highlights included a mix of lingering migrants and  
arriving winter species:


Vesper Sparrow (ballfields west of the Vellodrome)
Lincoln Sparrow (community garden)
Orange-crowned Warbler (east of the Vellodrome)
Nashville Warbler (associating with the Orange-crowned)
Northern Parula (bridle path)
Palm Warbler
Rusty Blackbird (marsh)
Eastern Bluebird (east of Vellodrome)
Fox Sparrow (several at the corridor)
Purple Finch (several still around)
Pine Siskin (flock still lingering)
Winter Wren

I also had nice looks at a perched Merlin and Cooper's Hawk.

Yesterday's highlights included Wilson's Snipe, American Pipit,  
Blackpoll Warbler and Field Sparrow.


Jeff Ritter
Little Neck, Queens
 


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[nysbirds-l] White-winged Crossbills (Queens County)...

[Andrew Baksh]

Usually, I do not post about my yard birds, but this one is worth it!

Just minutes ago, thinking I had heard a Common Redpoll in the backyard, I
ventured outside with camera in hand.  No Redpoll, but while looking over
the birds at my feeders that included Siskins *(finally) *and Purple
Finches.

I heard then saw a flock of about 9 birds alighting on the Pines on the
backyard.  Putting my bins up, I was surprised and ABSOLUTELY delighted to
see *WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS* feeding on the cones.

I snapped off a few shots and thought about fetching the scope for a video
shoot, but they took off shortly heading in a south westerly direction.

Earlier, I had reports from both Doug Futumya who had WW Crossbills in
Setauket Northshore LI and Tom Burke who had them as well in Rye.  So they
are coming through, keep an ear and eye out for them!!

For those interested, I'll have photos of the White-winged Crossbills as
well as the other winter finches on my blog later today.

Good Birding in Queens!!!

Andrew Baksh
Queens, NY
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Re: [nysbirds-l] West Pond Jamaica Bay condition

[Elizabeth D Poole]

Perhaps volunteers with shovels could slowly move that new sandbar back into 
the breech to close the gap, if NPS would allow it.

Bob Gochfeld

 

 

 

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From: Christina Wilkinson 
To: nysbirds-l 
Sent: Sun, Nov 4, 2012 2:14 pm
Subject: [nysbirds-l] West Pond Jamaica Bay condition



Hi All,
 
Things are no better on the West Pond of Jamaica Bay.
 
West Pond before Sandy:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8064/8154890394_99ed5e9edb_b.jpg
 
West Pond 11/3/2012:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7115/8154890474_496f97381c_o.jpg
 
It appears the West Pond is also now connected to Jamaica Bay.
 
Christina Wilkinson
Queens, NY

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[nysbirds-l] West Pond Jamaica Bay condition

[Christina Wilkinson]

Hi All,

 

Things are no better on the West Pond of Jamaica Bay.

 

West Pond before Sandy:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8064/8154890394_99ed5e9edb_b.jpg

 

West Pond 11/3/2012:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7115/8154890474_496f97381c_o.jpg

 

It appears the West Pond is also now connected to Jamaica Bay.

 

Christina Wilkinson

Queens, NY


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Re: [nysbirds-l] East Pond Jamaica Bay condition

[Elizabeth D Poole]

If that breech is showing unsupported trackage, it will be repaired, either by 
supporting the tracks with bridging or by rebuilding the dike underneath the 
tracks. That is an active MTA track for the "A" train to the Rockaways. 
It is not so clear that the breech in the West Pond dike would be repaired. 
That will take some lobbying with the National Park Service.

Bob Gochfeld

 

 

 

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To: nysbirds-l 
Sent: Sun, Nov 4, 2012 1:59 pm
Subject: [nysbirds-l] East Pond Jamaica Bay condition



Hi All,
 
I took some screenshots of the East Pond area of Jamaica Bay from Google Maps.
 
East Pond before Sandy:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8350/8154825955_c3dc61482a_o.jpg
 
East Pond 11/3/2012:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8210/8154854274_737a0286a8_o.jpg
 
It appears the East Pond is, in fact, now connected to Jamaica Bay.
 
Christina Wilkinson
Queens, NY

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[nysbirds-l] East Pond Jamaica Bay condition

[Christina Wilkinson]

Hi All,

 

I took some screenshots of the East Pond area of Jamaica Bay from Google
Maps.

 

East Pond before Sandy:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8350/8154825955_c3dc61482a_o.jpg

 

East Pond 11/3/2012:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8210/8154854274_737a0286a8_o.jpg

 

It appears the East Pond is, in fact, now connected to Jamaica Bay.

 

Christina Wilkinson

Queens, NY


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[nysbirds-l] Central Park, Ramble, 11/4

[Ed Gaillard]

Spent about 2.5 hours in the Ramble this morning.  Highlight was a
flock of about 30 Pine Siskins, seen by 10 birders at Maintenance at
about 8:45--all descended onto a tree, perched for about 30 seconds,
and then left abruptly.   Later, about 11am, I saw 3 Siskins at the
stovepipe feeder at Evodia, along with a bunch of Goldfinches;  they
were still there when I left.

Others:  a Ruby-Crowned Kinglet around the Gill source;  2 Winter
Wrens, one at Laupot and one at the Oven;  a Swamp Sparrow  at Laupot.
 A large mixed flock of mostly Song Sparrows and Juncos at Tupelo,
with a few White-Throateds and one Chipping Sparrow.  Black-Capped
Chickadees and White-Breasted Nuthatch were present in some number at
Evodia, along with lots of Titmousen, which were also seen all over.
Lots of Hermit Thrush and White-Throated Sparrows everywhere.

Good birding,
Ed Gaillard
Manhattan

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Re:[nysbirds-l] Balt. Oriole not Streaked-back Oriole

[WilliamWatsonSr]

Got a call apparently it is only a Baltimore Oriole and NOT a streaked  
backed Oriole.
 
My apologies ,
Bill Watson
 
 
In a message dated 11/4/2012 11:54:13 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
williamwatso...@aol.com writes:

I would recommend calling Larry at 716-662-1250 before you go to make  sure 
there is access to the feeder. The bird has NOT been seen since  early this 
morning.   
 
Bill Watson
 
 
In a message dated 11/4/2012 11:02:20 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
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The latest evaluation is that it is a Streaked-back Oriole not a  Flame-col
ored Tanager. 
 
Bill Watson
 
 
In a message dated 11/4/2012 10:28:08 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
rsp...@prodigy.net writes:

 
Just received a call from the Buffalo hotline of a  FLAME-COLORED TANAGER 
coming to a suet feeder in the back of a home at  6515 Gartman Road, Orchard 
Park NY. Homeowner, Larry Obrachta (sp?) is  willing for people to come to 
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[nysbirds-l] NYC: Randall's Island - correction

[Ben Cacace]

I've changed the Vesper Sparrow sighting to 5 passerines. The birds were
heavily backlit and the field mark that "clinched" the ID were the white
edged tail feathers seen clearly in flight. These could easily have been
pipits. I didn't see the eyering and don't have a clear memory of the bill
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Re:[nysbirds-l] [GeneseeBirds-L] Streaked-back Oriole not Tanager

[WilliamWatsonSr]

I would recommend calling Larry at 716-662-1250 before you go to make sure  
there is access to the feeder. The bird has NOT been seen since early this  
morning.   
 
Bill Watson
 
 
In a message dated 11/4/2012 11:02:20 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
williamwatso...@aol.com writes:

The latest evaluation is that it is a Streaked-back Oriole not a  
Flame-colored Tanager. 
 
Bill Watson
 
 
In a message dated 11/4/2012 10:28:08 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
rsp...@prodigy.net writes:

 
Just received a call from the Buffalo hotline of a  FLAME-COLORED TANAGER 
coming to a suet feeder in the back of a home at 6515  Gartman Road, Orchard 
Park NY. Homeowner, Larry Obrachta (sp?) is willing  for people to come to 
see it.
Bob Spahn



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[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [GeneseeBirds-L] Streaked-back Oriole not Tanager

[WilliamWatsonSr]

 
  

 From: williamwatso...@aol.com
To: rsp...@prodigy.net,  geneseebird...@geneseo.edu
Sent: 11/4/2012 11:02:20 A.M. Eastern Standard  Time
Subj: Re: [GeneseeBirds-L] Streaked-back Oriole not Tanager


The latest evaluation is that it is a Streaked-back Oriole not a  
Flame-colored Tanager. 
 
Bill Watson
 
 
In a message dated 11/4/2012 10:28:08 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
rsp...@prodigy.net writes:

 
Just received a call from the Buffalo hotline of a  FLAME-COLORED TANAGER 
coming to a suet feeder in the back of a home at 6515  Gartman Road, Orchard 
Park NY. Homeowner, Larry Obrachta (sp?) is willing  for people to come to 
see it.
Bob Spahn



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[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [GeneseeBirds-L] Streaked-back Oriole not Tanager

[WilliamWatsonSr]

 
  

 From: williamwatso...@aol.com
To: rsp...@prodigy.net,  geneseebird...@geneseo.edu
Sent: 11/4/2012 11:02:20 A.M. Eastern Standard  Time
Subj: Re: [GeneseeBirds-L] Streaked-back Oriole not Tanager


The latest evaluation is that it is a Streaked-back Oriole not a  
Flame-colored Tanager. 
 
Bill Watson
 
 
In a message dated 11/4/2012 10:28:08 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
rsp...@prodigy.net writes:

 
Just received a call from the Buffalo hotline of a  FLAME-COLORED TANAGER 
coming to a suet feeder in the back of a home at 6515  Gartman Road, Orchard 
Park NY. Homeowner, Larry Obrachta (sp?) is willing  for people to come to 
see it.
Bob Spahn



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Re:[nysbirds-l] [GeneseeBirds-L] Streaked-back Oriole not Tanager

[WilliamWatsonSr]

I would recommend calling Larry at 716-662-1250 before you go to make sure  
there is access to the feeder. The bird has NOT been seen since early this  
morning.   
 
Bill Watson
 
 
In a message dated 11/4/2012 11:02:20 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
williamwatso...@aol.com writes:

The latest evaluation is that it is a Streaked-back Oriole not a  
Flame-colored Tanager. 
 
Bill Watson
 
 
In a message dated 11/4/2012 10:28:08 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
rsp...@prodigy.net writes:

 
Just received a call from the Buffalo hotline of a  FLAME-COLORED TANAGER 
coming to a suet feeder in the back of a home at 6515  Gartman Road, Orchard 
Park NY. Homeowner, Larry Obrachta (sp?) is willing  for people to come to 
see it.
Bob Spahn



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[nysbirds-l] NYC: Randall's Island - correction

[Ben Cacace]

I've changed the Vesper Sparrow sighting to 5 passerines. The birds were
heavily backlit and the field mark that clinched the ID were the white
edged tail feathers seen clearly in flight. These could easily have been
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[nysbirds-l] Central Park, Ramble, 11/4

[Ed Gaillard]

Spent about 2.5 hours in the Ramble this morning.  Highlight was a
flock of about 30 Pine Siskins, seen by 10 birders at Maintenance at
about 8:45--all descended onto a tree, perched for about 30 seconds,
and then left abruptly.   Later, about 11am, I saw 3 Siskins at the
stovepipe feeder at Evodia, along with a bunch of Goldfinches;  they
were still there when I left.

Others:  a Ruby-Crowned Kinglet around the Gill source;  2 Winter
Wrens, one at Laupot and one at the Oven;  a Swamp Sparrow  at Laupot.
 A large mixed flock of mostly Song Sparrows and Juncos at Tupelo,
with a few White-Throateds and one Chipping Sparrow.  Black-Capped
Chickadees and White-Breasted Nuthatch were present in some number at
Evodia, along with lots of Titmousen, which were also seen all over.
Lots of Hermit Thrush and White-Throated Sparrows everywhere.

Good birding,
Ed Gaillard
Manhattan

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[nysbirds-l] East Pond Jamaica Bay condition

[Christina Wilkinson]

Hi All,

 

I took some screenshots of the East Pond area of Jamaica Bay from Google
Maps.

 

East Pond before Sandy:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8350/8154825955_c3dc61482a_o.jpg

 

East Pond 11/3/2012:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8210/8154854274_737a0286a8_o.jpg

 

It appears the East Pond is, in fact, now connected to Jamaica Bay.

 

Christina Wilkinson

Queens, NY


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Re: [nysbirds-l] East Pond Jamaica Bay condition

[Elizabeth D Poole]

If that breech is showing unsupported trackage, it will be repaired, either by 
supporting the tracks with bridging or by rebuilding the dike underneath the 
tracks. That is an active MTA track for the A train to the Rockaways. 
It is not so clear that the breech in the West Pond dike would be repaired. 
That will take some lobbying with the National Park Service.

Bob Gochfeld

 

 

 

-Original Message-
From: Christina Wilkinson nutrich...@rcn.com
To: nysbirds-l nysbirds-l@cornell.edu
Sent: Sun, Nov 4, 2012 1:59 pm
Subject: [nysbirds-l] East Pond Jamaica Bay condition



Hi All,
 
I took some screenshots of the East Pond area of Jamaica Bay from Google Maps.
 
East Pond before Sandy:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8350/8154825955_c3dc61482a_o.jpg
 
East Pond 11/3/2012:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8210/8154854274_737a0286a8_o.jpg
 
It appears the East Pond is, in fact, now connected to Jamaica Bay.
 
Christina Wilkinson
Queens, NY

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[nysbirds-l] West Pond Jamaica Bay condition

[Christina Wilkinson]

Hi All,

 

Things are no better on the West Pond of Jamaica Bay.

 

West Pond before Sandy:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8064/8154890394_99ed5e9edb_b.jpg

 

West Pond 11/3/2012:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7115/8154890474_496f97381c_o.jpg

 

It appears the West Pond is also now connected to Jamaica Bay.

 

Christina Wilkinson

Queens, NY


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Re: [nysbirds-l] West Pond Jamaica Bay condition

[Elizabeth D Poole]

Perhaps volunteers with shovels could slowly move that new sandbar back into 
the breech to close the gap, if NPS would allow it.

Bob Gochfeld

 

 

 

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From: Christina Wilkinson nutrich...@rcn.com
To: nysbirds-l nysbirds-l@cornell.edu
Sent: Sun, Nov 4, 2012 2:14 pm
Subject: [nysbirds-l] West Pond Jamaica Bay condition



Hi All,
 
Things are no better on the West Pond of Jamaica Bay.
 
West Pond before Sandy:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8064/8154890394_99ed5e9edb_b.jpg
 
West Pond 11/3/2012:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7115/8154890474_496f97381c_o.jpg
 
It appears the West Pond is also now connected to Jamaica Bay.
 
Christina Wilkinson
Queens, NY

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[nysbirds-l] White-winged Crossbills (Queens County)...

[Andrew Baksh]

Usually, I do not post about my yard birds, but this one is worth it!

Just minutes ago, thinking I had heard a Common Redpoll in the backyard, I
ventured outside with camera in hand.  No Redpoll, but while looking over
the birds at my feeders that included Siskins *(finally) *and Purple
Finches.

I heard then saw a flock of about 9 birds alighting on the Pines on the
backyard.  Putting my bins up, I was surprised and ABSOLUTELY delighted to
see *WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS* feeding on the cones.

I snapped off a few shots and thought about fetching the scope for a video
shoot, but they took off shortly heading in a south westerly direction.

Earlier, I had reports from both Doug Futumya who had WW Crossbills in
Setauket Northshore LI and Tom Burke who had them as well in Rye.  So they
are coming through, keep an ear and eye out for them!!

For those interested, I'll have photos of the White-winged Crossbills as
well as the other winter finches on my blog later today.

Good Birding in Queens!!!

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[nysbirds-l] Kissena Park, 11/4

[Jeffrey Ritter]

A Blue Grosbeak continued this morning at Kissena Park near the path  
the bisects the park corridor at 146th Street.


Other Kissena highlights included a mix of lingering migrants and  
arriving winter species:


Vesper Sparrow (ballfields west of the Vellodrome)
Lincoln Sparrow (community garden)
Orange-crowned Warbler (east of the Vellodrome)
Nashville Warbler (associating with the Orange-crowned)
Northern Parula (bridle path)
Palm Warbler
Rusty Blackbird (marsh)
Eastern Bluebird (east of Vellodrome)
Fox Sparrow (several at the corridor)
Purple Finch (several still around)
Pine Siskin (flock still lingering)
Winter Wren

I also had nice looks at a perched Merlin and Cooper's Hawk.

Yesterday's highlights included Wilson's Snipe, American Pipit,  
Blackpoll Warbler and Field Sparrow.


Jeff Ritter
Little Neck, Queens
 


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[nysbirds-l] Oriole in Orchard Park

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

Hi everyone,

 

I have posted a few photos of the Orchard Park, NY oriole on Betsy's web
site.  The bird was originally identified as a Flame-colored Tanager,
reidentified as a Streak-backed Oriole, then finally identified as a
Baltimore Oriole.  The direct link is here: 

http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/recent-photos-1/baltimore-ori
ole-nov-2012

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

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[nysbirds-l] Cave Swallow Dyker Beach Park, Brooklyn 11/4

[Tom Preston]

This morning, November 4th, there was a Cave Swallow flying over the
ballfields near 14th and Benson Avenues at Dyker Beach Park. It flew around
for a few minutes presenting good views before heading West over the golf
course.

Other birds present included 8 sparrow species, highlighted by a Vesper (at
the Western edge of the same ballfields).

Dyker Beach Park is between Bay Ridge and Bath Beach / Bensonhurst in South
Brooklyn.

- Tom Preston

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[nysbirds-l] 11/4 East Patchogue Coastal Flight, Suffolk Co. - Large Finch Flight

[Michael McBrien]

On this blustery Sunday morning, upon noting the streams of blackbirds  
and finches migrating over my house, I headed down to the bay in East  
Patchogue.  From 7:10 to 10:40, I watched the coastal flight which was  
highlighted by a robust number of finches.


Around 7:30, I had a flock of 10 Evening Grosbeaks heading west.

At 7:55, I had a small group of 4 White-winged Crossbills fly over  
trailing a flock of blackbirds.  A bit later, I noted another single  
male migrating westward.
Shortly after my first group passed, Derek Rogers let me know that he  
too had a flock of 6-8 White-wings fly over Middle Road in Sayville.   
Interestingly, these finches were also closely following a flock of  
icterids.  He also later noted a single flyby White-winged Crossbill  
at Hecksher SP.


I tallied a robust 85 House Finches migrating along the bayshore  
today, ranging from single birds to flocks as large as nine.  A late  
Barn Swallow was also noted as it traveled westward along the shore.


Additional highlights included an American Bittern which flew up out  
of a nearby marsh and headed east, as well as 3 Forster's and 1 Royal  
Tern.


A more complete list of the birds that I tallied this morning can be  
seen at :  http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S11960041


Good birding,
Michael McBrien
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[nysbirds-l] JBay east/west pond conditions

[John Askildsen]

i have been following the discussion thread on the pond conditions at JBay. i 
am not so sure that salt water intrusion into these ponds is the worst thing 
that could happen. yes, a lot of fresh water pond life will perish. but 
flushing out these ponds with salt water may not be bad either. once the breach 
is fixed, the ponds will refill with fresh water i would imagine. 
but in the meantime a lot of the 'gook' in those ponds will be flushed out and 
perhaps open doors for new life to be breathed into the ponds. i am no 
freshwater ecologist. so i will defer to the professionals, should they chime 
in on this discussion.  
 
almost all of the oceanfront ponds on the east end of long island are flushed 
out on some sort of schedule, and they seem to do just fine. 
 
JPA
 
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Millbrook, New York

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[nysbirds-l] Evening Grosbeak WW Crossbill at Central Park

[Sam Stuart]

All -
Areas around the Harlem Meer and Great Hill in the North end of Central Park 
were very productive today.  Highlights included:
White-winged Crossbill - 1 red male type see flying overhead by Harlem Meer 
9amRed-shouldered Hawk - adults and young seen from several locationsAmerican 
Pipit - Flying overhead and calling at the Grass KnollEvening Grosbeak - 2 seen 
in the Blow Down meadow by the SE corner of the Great Hill.  Pictures of the 
birds here: 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pasurfbird/8155245537/andhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/pasurfbird/8155241797/in/photostream/

In all, 5 finch species and a good sparrow showing (Fox, Song, White-throated, 
Swamp, Chipping, Field, Savannah and Junco)

Sam StuartManhattan
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[nysbirds-l] White-winged Crossbills, etc., Setauket (Suffolk)

[Douglas Futuyma]

Not knowing if there is yet any access to the south shore in central Long
Island, I went to the shore of Long Island Sound in Setauket this morning,
hoping for passing migrants. After a fruitless half-hour at West Meadow
Beach, I stationed myself at the Oldfield Point lighthouse (at the end of
Oldfield Road) from 7:20 to 9:00 EST.  There were many waves of American
Robins, at least 2300 in all, accompanied by small numbers of other species
that included at least 5 Rusty Blackbirds. The highlight, by far, was a
flock of about 10 White-winged Crossbills at 7:45, which alerted me by
their calls as they approached. I was able to follow two adult males,
obtaining clear views of their pinkish red venter and striking white
wing-bars.

Other species included Cedar Waxwing (ca. 65), Yellow-rumped Warbler (35),
Eastern Bluebird (heard on three occasions), Northern Flicker (7),
Red-breasted Nuthatch (2 or 3), Purple Finch (1 heard), several American
Goldfinch, and a single Pine Siskin, In addition to 2 Sharp-shinned Hawks,
I had many sightings of Merlins, but could not tell how often the same
several birds repeated.

Doug Futuyma
Stony Brook, NY

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[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Birds Today

[Rob Jett]

Early this morning Heydi Lopes relocated the Grasshopper Sparrow in Prospect 
Park. It was still feeding on seeds along the sidewalk opposite the Quaker 
Cemetery at the edge of the Nethermead Meadow. Peter Dorosh reported that it 
was still present as of approximately 3pm.

I spent the entire day birding in Green-Wood Cemetery where there was a decent 
showing of birds. Juncos seemed to be just about everywhere, with smaller 
numbers of Chipping Sparrows. I probably don't need to mention that siskins 
were pervasive. The cemetery usually doesn't see many Red-winged Blackbirds, 
but there were many flocks moving through today with a single Rusty Blackbird 
seen at the Dell Water. We also spotted a single Lincoln's Sparrow and a pair 
of White-crowned Sparrows. The buteo flight was considerably less than 
yesterday, although there were still decent numbers of Red-tailed Hawks and 
Red-shouldered Hawks moving through the area. From our hawkwatch on Battle Hill 
we also observed a single juvenile Bald Eagle. After lunch Heydi and I decided 
to focus our efforts on an area in the cemetery called The Flats, where there 
is a very good concentration of mature conifers. Near The Valentine Angel we 
heard, then spotted, a flock of 30 White-winged Crossbills. They settled 
briefly at the top of a spruce tree, then moved across the road leap-frogging 
along the tops of a few other conifers. They eventually looped back to the 
North, where we lost sight of them.

Despite a loss of 100 or more trees from the hurricane, Green-Wood Cemetery is 
still the best location in the borough for healthy, mature conifers. I plan on 
spending a lot of time there this season looking for irruptive species. I'll 
keep you posted.

Good birding,

Rob

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[nysbirds-l] Monk Parakeets in Harstdale

[Andrew Block]

While waiting to be seated at the Fountain Diner on Central Ave in 
Harstdale this morning around 11am I noticed three Monk Parakeets flying west 
over me and continued over the trees and disappeared.  They were surprisingly 
quiet for Monks.  I guess they were coming from one of the colonies in 
Larchmont or New Rochelle on the coast.  I couldn't tell if any were blue since 
evidentily one is missing in the area.
 
Andrew

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[nysbirds-l] More on Kissena Park

[Joseph O'Sullivan]

I went to Kissena Park for the first time since Sandy. There are some
trees damaged or down, but the park is for the most part OK. The
attendance at the park was light. The birds were abundant in number of
species (51) and number of each species. It was probably my best day
of birding at the park.

Canada Goose  17
Mute Swan  12
American Black Duck  2
Mallard  13
Ruddy Duck  2
Ring-necked Pheasant  1
Red-tailed Hawk  1
Rock Pigeon  4
Mourning Dove  1
Red-bellied Woodpecker  2
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker  1
Downy Woodpecker  3
Hairy Woodpecker  1
Northern Flicker  1
Peregrine Falcon  1
Eastern Phoebe  1
Blue-headed Vireo  1
Blue Jay  11
Black-capped Chickadee  12
Tufted Titmouse  3
Red-breasted Nuthatch  1
White-breasted Nuthatch  2
Brown Creeper  3
Winter Wren  2
Carolina Wren  1
Golden-crowned Kinglet  2
Ruby-crowned Kinglet  10
Hermit Thrush  9
American Robin  20
Gray Catbird  1
Northern Mockingbird  3
Brown Thrasher  1
European Starling  8
Northern Parula  1
Yellow-rumped Warbler  1
Eastern Towhee  2
American Tree Sparrow  1
Chipping Sparrow  1
Field Sparrow  1
Savannah Sparrow  2
Fox Sparrow  3
Song Sparrow  30
Lincoln's Sparrow  1
White-throated Sparrow  20
White-crowned Sparrow  1
Dark-eyed Junco  15
Northern Cardinal  2
Red-winged Blackbird  7
Common Grackle  2
American Goldfinch  6
House Sparrow  5

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RE: [nysbirds-l] 11/4 East Patchogue Coastal Flight, Suffolk Co. - Large Finch Flight

[Shaibal Mitra]

This is a very interesting observation of migration by a species that is often 
regarded as a permanent resident but which actually undertakes large-scale 
movements. Patricia Lindsay and I tallied a conservative total of 24 House 
Finches at Orient Pt yesterday morning, during a fairly brief visit, including 
apparent migrants. We also saw four flocks of European Starlings flying across 
Plum Gut, from Plum Island to Orient Pt.

These observations underscore the advantages of (1) paying attention to all 
species, even the most familiar--intimate knowledge of the residents of one's 
local patches allows migrants to be distinguished more easily; and (2) looking 
for and recognizing the behavioral indicators of migration.

Another species whose large-scale movements this fall might seem surprising is 
Northern Cardinal. Watch them carefully--they're just as good-looking as 
Evening Grosbeaks!

Shai Mitra
Bay Shore


From: McBrien [mcb...@verizon.net]
Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2012 4:38 PM

I tallied a robust 85 House Finches migrating along the bayshore
today, ranging from single birds to flocks as large as nine.




Washington 
Monthlyhttp://www.washingtonmonthly.com/magazine/septemberoctober_2012/features/americas_bestbangforthebuck_co039461.php
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Re: [nysbirds-l] JBay east/west pond conditions

[Terence Clarke]

What is a far worse thing happening on Broad Channel Island are the 200 
- 300 fuel oil tanks that are turned over, missing and leaking all over 
town because of Sandy. We have already seen some oiled birds. Add to 
that many propane tanks that were also carried away by the storm. I have 
to think that this happened wherever Sandy's surge hit an area. Though 
NYC sanitation is doing an amazing job I have yet to see the NYC 
Department of Environmental Protection in the area.
There is no electricity in the town and cell phone reception is nil so 
residents are having a hard time calling to get help turning tanks back 
over or retrieving them once they are found. A pretty dismal situation.

Terry Clarke
Broad Channel





On 11/4/12 4:46 PM, John Askildsen wrote:

i have been following the discussion thread on the pond conditions at JBay. i 
am not so sure that salt water intrusion into these ponds is the worst thing 
that could happen. yes, a lot of fresh water pond life will perish. but 
flushing out these ponds with salt water may not be bad either. once the breach 
is fixed, the ponds will refill with fresh water i would imagine.
but in the meantime a lot of the 'gook' in those ponds will be flushed out and 
perhaps open doors for new life to be breathed into the ponds. i am no 
freshwater ecologist. so i will defer to the professionals, should they chime 
in on this discussion.

almost all of the oceanfront ponds on the east end of long island are flushed 
out on some sort of schedule, and they seem to do just fine.

JPA

John Askildsen
Millbrook, New York

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