[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [Mearns Bird Club] Townsend's Warbler
This evening, while birding the Stop Sign Trail at the Bashakill, with my Father (Ken McDermott) Tom Burke and Gail Benson we we're fortunate to have a Townsend's Warbler make a brief appearance. Cape May warbler was the other highlight. Good Birding, Curt Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE Droid -- Forwarded message -- From: "Curt McDermott tele-...@hotmail.com [Mearnsbirdclub]" Date: May 4, 2019 8:29 PM Subject: [Mearns Bird Club] Townsend's Warbler To: mearnsbirdc...@yahoogroups.com Cc: This evening, while birding the Stop Sign Trail at the Bashakill, with my Father (Ken McDermott) Tom Burke and Gail Benson we we're fortunate to have a Townsend's Warbler make a brief appearance. Cape May warbler was the other highlight. Good Birding, Curt Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE Droid [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] __._,_.___ ____ Posted by: Curt McDermott Reply via web post<https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Mearnsbirdclub/conversations/messages/8538;_ylc=X3oDMTJxYm02cjQxBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzE2MTg3MDg4BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2NTc4NwRtc2dJZAM4NTM4BHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA3JwbHkEc3RpbWUDMTU1NzAxNjE4MA--?act=reply&messageNum=8538> • Reply to sender <mailto:tele-...@hotmail.com?subject=Re%3A%20Townsend%27s%20Warbler>• Reply to group <mailto:mearnsbirdc...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Re%3A%20Townsend%27s%20Warbler> • Start a New Topic<https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Mearnsbirdclub/conversations/newtopic;_ylc=X3oDMTJmNzJkZzU2BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzE2MTg3MDg4BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2NTc4NwRzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNudHBjBHN0aW1lAzE1NTcwMTYxODA-> • Messages in this topic<https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Mearnsbirdclub/conversations/topics/8538;_ylc=X3oDMTM1ZThpcGFmBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzE2MTg3MDg4BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2NTc4NwRtc2dJZAM4NTM4BHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA3Z0cGMEc3RpbWUDMTU1NzAxNjE4MAR0cGNJZAM4NTM4> (1) [https://s.yimg.com/ru/static/images/yg/img/megaphone/1464031581_phpFA8bON] Have you tried the highest rated email app?<https://yho.com/1wwmgg> With 4.5 stars in iTunes, the Yahoo Mail app is the highest rated email app on the market. What are you waiting for? Now you can access all your inboxes (Gmail, Outlook, AOL and more) in one place. Never delete an email again with 1000GB of free cloud storage. Visit Your Group<https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Mearnsbirdclub/info;_ylc=X3oDMTJmN21xNXZxBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzE2MTg3MDg4BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2NTc4NwRzZWMDdnRsBHNsawN2Z2hwBHN0aW1lAzE1NTcwMTYxODA-> [Yahoo! Groups]<https://groups.yahoo.com/neo;_ylc=X3oDMTJlOWFrY29pBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzE2MTg3MDg4BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2NTc4NwRzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNnZnAEc3RpbWUDMTU1NzAxNjE4MA--> • Privacy<https://info.yahoo.com/privacy/us/yahoo/groups/details.html> • Unsubscribe<mailto:mearnsbirdclub-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Unsubscribe> • Terms of Use<https://info.yahoo.com/legal/us/yahoo/utos/terms/> SPONSORED LINKS . __,_._,___ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Shawangunk Grasslands All Trails Open
Good Morning All, Ralph Tabor informs me, that as of yesterday (Thursday) afternoon, the Red Trail is now re-opened. For those unfamiliar, this is the trail, where the Henslows Sparrow nested. In short, all trails at the Shawangunk Grasslands are now opened to foot traffic. Please resume your enjoyment of this wonderful area. Ralph thanks everyone foot their cooperation and understanding, while the trail was closed. Good Birding, Curt McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Wood Sandpiper/NO
Hi All, Any additional reports today on the Wood Sandpiper, whether successful or unsuccessful would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Good Birding, Curt McDermott From: bounce-122483139-8631...@list.cornell.edu on behalf of Shane Blodgett Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 8:40 AM To: nysbirds-L@cornell.edu Subject: [nysbirds-l] Wood Sandpiper/NO As of 8:30 a.m. no sightings of WOSA at Timber Point. There were 9 Greater and 3 Lesser Yellowlegs in the rain pool where it had previously been reported but they flew out by 6:45 and have not been back. 3 Dunlin there briefly as well around 8:15 but no other shorebirds that I am aware of. Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm NYSbirds-L Welcome and Basics - NortheastBirding.com<http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm> www.northeastbirding.com NYSbirds-L – List Welcome and Basics. Welcome to NYSbirds-L!. NYSbirds-L is an email list (the List) focused on the discussion of birds and birding in and around New York State. http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Fw: [nysbirds-l] photos & report of Say's Phoebe, Orange Co., 10/21
The bird was seen on liberty Ln., across the street from the platform on Oil City Rd (walk in only!) It was found In the late morning yesterday. The ID was made in late afternoon and then reported. Several birders looked for it after that with no luck. Not reported yet today. Curt McDermott Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: Thomas Fiore Date: 10/22/17 8:07 AM (GMT-05:00) To: nysbirds-L@cornell.edu Subject: [nysbirds-l] photos & report of Say's Phoebe, Orange Co., 10/21 It’s possible I missed the report coming through to THIS list - in any event, here is an eBird report containing a fine photo of Say’s Phoebe from the “black dirt” region of Orange County, NY on Saturday, October 21st, 2017 - http://ebird.org/ebird/nj/view/checklist/S40048408 (I have no additional info on the sighting or any possible follow-ups.) good birding, Tom Fiore manhattan New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics<http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm> Rules and Information<http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave<http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> Archives: The Mail Archive<http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> Surfbirds<http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> ABA<http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01> Please submit your observations to eBird<http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
RE: [nysbirds-l] Pine Island Missionlands Road, Warwick.NY
And please everyone...Be as respectful to the locals as possible. Typically, we enjoy a good relationship with them. Curt McDermott Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: Bill Elrick Date: 8/20/17 2:01 PM (GMT-05:00) To: NYSBIRDS-L Subject: [nysbirds-l] Pine Island Missionlands Road, Warwick.NY I called Warwick police station and was told it is a county road and he has no right to tell anyone it is private. I suggest video him and ask his name. He has no right to be scaring people off the road. I heard from someone else who was also told to leave, so he is doing it to a number of bird watchers. Bill -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics<http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm> Rules and Information<http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave<http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> Archives: The Mail Archive<http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> Surfbirds<http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> ABA<http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01> Please submit your observations to eBird<http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
RE: [nysbirds-l] Pine Island Missionlands Road, Warwick.NY
Video taping people can escalate matters. If you are on the road and not trespassing on private property, ignore the person without doing anything that may be infammatory. If it becomes dangerous, call the Police and take note of the vehicle plate and description. Pay attention to their clothing, weight, height, facial hair and hair color. Then leave and meet the Police at the end of the road. Curt McDermott Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: Bill Elrick Date: 8/20/17 2:01 PM (GMT-05:00) To: NYSBIRDS-L Subject: [nysbirds-l] Pine Island Missionlands Road, Warwick.NY I called Warwick police station and was told it is a county road and he has no right to tell anyone it is private. I suggest video him and ask his name. He has no right to be scaring people off the road. I heard from someone else who was also told to leave, so he is doing it to a number of bird watchers. Bill -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics<http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm> Rules and Information<http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave<http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> Archives: The Mail Archive<http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> Surfbirds<http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> ABA<http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01> Please submit your observations to eBird<http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
RE: [nysbirds-l] White ibis no
Hi All, Sorry for the late post. I was at work and just arrived home. The 5 White Ibis DID in fact return this evening to roost in the same tree. This reported tonight(Monday) by Linda Scrima, who with her husband, braved a pretty rough storm by all accounts and observed the birds arriving at 7:07PM. Good Birding, Curt McDermott Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy Tablet Original message From: David Klauber Date: 7/17/17 11:29 AM (GMT-05:00) To: NY Birds Subject: [nysbirds-l] White ibis no People were at Wickham lake after dawn but no luck. Searching in the area was not productive. They may be out feeding and could return to their roost at Wickham lake. Or not Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/ghei36> -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics<http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm> Rules and Information<http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave<http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> Archives: The Mail Archive<http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> Surfbirds<http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> ABA<http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01> Please submit your observations to eBird<http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] 5 White Ibis
5 White Ibis Wickham Lake Warwick, NY NOW! Found by Rob Stone Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Catskill Birding Weekend
Hi All,
I am sure that many of you have heard of the new Catskill Center in
Claryville, NY. This June, they are hosting a birding weekend, entitled
"Taking Flight"; Birding in the Catskills. The dates are Friday June 9 -
Sunday, June 11. Saturday's Keynote speaker will be Richard Crossley. Knowing
that many may be interested, I wanted to bring it to the attention of the list.
I have included a link to the site.
http://catskillcenter.org/taking-flight-about/
Good Birding,
Curt McDermott
CEO Birding.com
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[nysbirds-l] Inquiry into Great Gray Owl
Hi All, Any feedback on sightings or misses of the Great Gray(s) today would be greatly appreciated. The Clarks Grebe was still present at 11:00am today. I can be reached directly or on list. Thank You and Good Birding, Curt McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Snow in June
This afternoon while returning home from Rhinebeck in Dutchess County, with my Wife and Daughter, I stopped at Hopeland Trails on Old Post Rd., Staatsburg, NY to check on the Chat reported by John Askildsen weeks ago. After about five minutes of listening, we were able to hear the bird calling from East of the parking lot. We continued south and crossed the Hudson into Ulster County. We then chose an odd path home by cutting through the property of the Shawangunk and Wallkill Correctional facilities, just to the East of the Shawangunk Grasslands. To our great surprise, at 7:45PM, we stumbled upon a VERY white SNOWY OWL on the prison grounds. My father, Ken McDermott was close by and was able to share in the sighting. Can't say I have ever had both species in the same day and have certainly never been wearing shorts before while looking at a Snowy Owl. You just never know!! See Birds, Curt McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
RE: [nysbirds-l] more Caspian terns
Having heard of the Tern sightings at Kingston Point, I stopped in on my way south last night. I arrived at approx. 6:15PM and was able to immediately see 11 of the reported 13 Caspian Terns. Additionally, I had 10 Common Terns, of which 8 were mid river flying northward in a loose group and 2 Bonapartes Gulls. It was a nice end to the day. I believe that the Caspians and possibly 1 or 2 Commons spent the night. See Birds, Curt McDermott Date: Mon, 2 May 2016 19:31:09 -0400 Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] more Caspian terns From: richardpguth...@gmail.com To: NYSBirds-L@cornell.edu There was a great showing of Caspian Terns along the Hudson River upstate. There were 13 at Kingston Point (Ulster County), 1 at New Baltimore (Greene Co.); 2 at Coeymans Landing (Albany County); 1 at Cohoes Flats (Albany/Saratoga Co.) and 1 at Collins Lake (Saratoga County). Also, two Black Terns were at Coeymans Landing, and 1 at Crescent ( Mohawk River - Albany Co.). And keeping with the tern theme: 12 Common Terns at Cohoes Flats as well. Let's see if this lingers into tomorrow or if these migrants move on (with an interesting ternover to follow). Rich GuthrieNew Baltimore,The Greening Countyhttp://blog.timesunion.com/birding On Mon, May 2, 2016 at 7:16 PM, Roberta Manian wrote: Hi, There was also a Caspian at Plum Beach in Brooklyn midday today. Bobbi ManianBrooklyn NY Karalyn Lamp saw and photographed 2 caspian terns at low tide this afternoon in wet area behind croton Harmon train station. Seem to be a (sometimes) annual occurrence for a brief period around this time of year. Maybe they'll stick for a day L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my iPhone -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! -- -- Richard Guthrie -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Orange County Sightings
This week on the Hudson (with increasing ice)at Newburgh: 2 Iceland Gulls (First year) 1 Lesser Black-backed (Adult) Both Birds seen by several observers on multiple days. This week in Pine Island at Warren Sod Farm (CTY RT.12- New Silos just North of the Camel Farm): Horned LarkSnow Buntings2 Lapland Longspurs See Birds,Curt McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re:[nysbirds-l] [MidHudsonBirds] Report: Crested Caracara - Ulster County
The bird in orange county was missing its left eye and was later seen in Massachusetts. Perhaps it's back. Curt McDermott Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 16, 2015, at 3:40 PM, "Jim Yates jim...@ix.netcom.com > [MidHudsonBirds]" wrote: > > wasnt the one around earlier this year down in Orange county missing an > eye also? maybe the same bird is still around? > > > Jim Yates > webmas...@thetreasuredepot.com > jim...@ix.netcom.com > jimu...@thetreasuredepot.com > > On 9/16/2015 2:49 PM, Will Raup hoaryredp...@hotmail.com > [MidHudsonBirds] wrote: >> Quick Correction: The observer was headed towards New Paltz, not the bird. >> >> Will Raup >> >> >> >> To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu; midhudsonbi...@yahoogroups.com >> From: midhudsonbirds-nore...@yahoogroups.com >> Date: Wed, 16 Sep 2015 14:46:42 -0400 >> Subject: [MidHudsonBirds] Report: Crested Caracara - Ulster County >> >> >> There was a report to the Riff Raff Hawkwatch Group on Facebook of a >> Crested Caracara seen today [and supposedly photographed] off Rt. 299 >> near Highland, Ulster County, then seen flying towards New Paltz. >> >> The observer said on the facebook group, that looking at his photos, >> this bird appears to be missing an eye... >> >> Good Luck and Good Birding! >> >> Will Raup >> Glenmont, NY >> >> > > > > > > > To visit the Mid-Hudson Birds web site go to: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MidHudsonBirds > Post message: midhudsonbi...@yahoogroups.com > Subscribe: midhudsonbirds-subscr...@yahoogroups.com > Unsubscribe: midhudsonbirds-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com > List owner: midhudsonbirds-ow...@yahoogroups.com > > > > > Yahoo Groups Links > > <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: >http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MidHudsonBirds/ > > <*> Your email settings: >Individual Email | Traditional > > <*> To change settings online go to: >http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MidHudsonBirds/join >(Yahoo! ID required) > > <*> To change settings via email: >midhudsonbirds-dig...@yahoogroups.com >midhudsonbirds-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com > > <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: >midhudsonbirds-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com > > <*> Your use of Yahoo Groups is subject to: >https://info.yahoo.com/legal/us/yahoo/utos/terms/ > -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Cerulean warbler gunks
The Kentucky would be of local interest. May I ask where you had it? Curt McDermott Sent from my iPhone > On May 6, 2015, at 12:47 PM, "Bert Harris" wrote: > > Hung around until at least noon. Shawangunks ridge near new Paltz. Also > Kentucky warbler and usual suspects from rock climb called CCK. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 6, 2015, at 10:48 AM, Taylor Sturm wrote: >> >> Would you like to expand on that? :p >> Taylor >> >>> On Wed, May 6, 2015 at 9:59 AM, Bert Harris wrote: >>> Heard at parking lot below hairpin turn (stair master). Bert Harris >>> Princeton nj >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> -- >>> >>> NYSbirds-L List Info: >>> http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME >>> http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES >>> http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm >>> >>> ARCHIVES: >>> 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html >>> 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L >>> 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html >>> >>> Please submit your observations to eBird: >>> http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ >>> >>> -- >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Thank you, >> MfG, >> >> Taylor John Sturm > -- > NYSbirds-L List Info: > Welcome and Basics > Rules and Information > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > Archives: > The Mail Archive > Surfbirds > BirdingOnThe.Net > Please submit your observations to eBird! > -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Caracara Reports? - Montgomery Co.
Hi All, In the past 45 min., I have checked both the Scott's Corners Golf Course as well as the original spot on River Road where the bird was first found. At this time I have not located the bird but will continue to check likely local locations. For those slightly north, Blue Chip Farm and the the surrounding area, would be an ideal spot for this bird. Curt McDermott Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 17, 2015, at 11:58 AM, "Phillip Magnussen" > wrote: > > Good day, > > I wonder if anyone has reports (positive or negative) regarding the Crested > Caracara in Montgomery County. > > Með Kveðju, > Phillip W Magnussen > -- > NYSbirds-L List Info: > Welcome and Basics > Rules and Information > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > Archives: > The Mail Archive > Surfbirds > BirdingOnThe.Net > Please submit your observations to eBird! > -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Caracara's left eye
He eye socket is indeed empty. Herb Houghton from NJ showed my a picture today where the empty socket was evident. Herb also states that he took a photo of the bird head on that shows the convex shape of the birds right eye and a concave area where the left eye should be. He has a photo web site and can be reached through it. Googling his name will get you there. Curt McDermott Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 15, 2015, at 4:07 PM, "Dominic Garcia-Hall" > wrote: > > Interesting that it's the left eye. It could be a factor in explaining why > this bird is so far from home, although perception of magnetic polarity in > most avian species that have been researched is connected to the right eye > (and left brain hemisphere), I believe > > Dominic > > www.aventuraargentina.com > > www.antbirder.blogspot.com > > + 1 646 429 2667 > >> On 15 April 2015 at 12:23, J GLUTH wrote: >> I haven't been able to get up to Orange County to see the caracara in person >> yet, but taking a closer look at some of the better photos embedded in eBird >> checklists does indeed show what looks to be an empty socket where the >> bird's left eye should be: >> https://www.flickr.com/photos/129581436@N08/16951830230/sizes/o/ >> https://www.flickr.com/photos/paulbourdin/16501112444/sizes/o/ >> >> John Gluth >> Suffolk County >> >> -- >> >> NYSbirds-L List Info: >> http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME >> http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES >> http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm >> >> ARCHIVES: >> 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html >> 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L >> 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html >> >> Please submit your observations to eBird: >> http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ >> >> -- > > -- > NYSbirds-L List Info: > Welcome and Basics > Rules and Information > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > Archives: > The Mail Archive > Surfbirds > BirdingOnThe.Net > Please submit your observations to eBird! > -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Crested Caracara YES
My father, Ken McDermott reports that the Caracara is currently feeding on the opossum at the Golf Course. Curt McDermott Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 12, 2015, at 3:46 PM, "John J. Collins" wrote: > > The Caracara is being seen right now )3:44 PM) at 2289 SR 208 in Montgomery > (a private residence but you can see it clearly from 208). > > John J. Collins > Raritan NJ > Sent from my iPhone > -- > > NYSbirds-L List Info: > http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME > http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES > http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm > > ARCHIVES: > 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html > 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L > 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html > > Please submit your observations to eBird: > http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ > > -- > -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] CRESTED CARACARA - Montgomery, NY (Curt McDermott)
Caracara spotted again at approximately 1:40 PM flying low in the area of the golf course. Curt McDermott Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 10, 2015, at 11:15 AM, "Andy Guthrie" wrote: > > Curt McDermott called to report a CRESTED CARACARA in a farm field in > Montgomery, NY (Orange County). > > The bird is on the west side of River Road, about a mile north of Route 17k > where there is a dairy farm (Brock's Farm). It is in a field just north of > two ponds. > > Coordinates are N 41.54122, W 74.21881 > > Cheers, > Andy Guthrie > Hamlin NY > -- > NYSbirds-L List Info: > Welcome and Basics > Rules and Information > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > Archives: > The Mail Archive > Surfbirds > BirdingOnThe.Net > Please submit your observations to eBird! > -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] CRESTED CARACARA - Montgomery, NY (Curt McDermott)
Had a report of the bird being seen over the center of Walden, which is just east of the location where it was seen yesterday. I would also suggest checking Daisy Ln., which is just north of yesterday's location on River Rd. Sighting was at approx. 9:30am today. Curt McDermott Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 11, 2015, at 11:41 AM, "Richard Guthrie" > wrote: > > Not seeing any reports for today. Any postings elsewhere worth sharing here? > > Rich Guthrie > >> On Sat, Apr 11, 2015 at 7:16 AM, Curt McDermott wrote: >> Good Morning, >> Those trying for the Caracara in Orange County today should know that >> the bird did seem to be effected by the presence of the group yesterday. >> Although the bird was not approached yesterday at any close distance, >> through it's moving about and the pursuit that followed, it was apparent >> that the bird requires a WIDE berth. My suggestion would be to stay in the >> area of the farm parking lot, that was graciously offered up by the owners, >> so long as vehicles remained on FIRM ground. Please, respect these farmers, >> who were very kind to all yesterday and please respect the bird. The lot is >> on the East side of the road. >> Good luck to all. Positive and negative results welcomed. >> >> Good Birding, >> Curt McDermott >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Apr 10, 2015, at 11:15 AM, "Andy Guthrie" wrote: >>> >>> Curt McDermott called to report a CRESTED CARACARA in a farm field in >>> Montgomery, NY (Orange County). >>> >>> The bird is on the west side of River Road, about a mile north of Route 17k >>> where there is a dairy farm (Brock's Farm). It is in a field just north of >>> two ponds. >>> >>> Coordinates are N 41.54122, W 74.21881 >>> >>> Cheers, >>> Andy Guthrie >>> Hamlin NY >>> -- >>> NYSbirds-L List Info: >>> Welcome and Basics >>> Rules and Information >>> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave >>> Archives: >>> The Mail Archive >>> Surfbirds >>> BirdingOnThe.Net >>> Please submit your observations to eBird! >>> -- >> -- >> NYSbirds-L List Info: >> Welcome and Basics >> Rules and Information >> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave >> Archives: >> The Mail Archive >> Surfbirds >> BirdingOnThe.Net >> Please submit your observations to eBird! >> -- > > > > -- > Richard Guthrie > > -- > NYSbirds-L List Info: > Welcome and Basics > Rules and Information > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > Archives: > The Mail Archive > Surfbirds > BirdingOnThe.Net > Please submit your observations to eBird! > -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] CRESTED CARACARA - Montgomery, NY (Curt McDermott)
Good Morning, Those trying for the Caracara in Orange County today should know that the bird did seem to be effected by the presence of the group yesterday. Although the bird was not approached yesterday at any close distance, through it's moving about and the pursuit that followed, it was apparent that the bird requires a WIDE berth. My suggestion would be to stay in the area of the farm parking lot, that was graciously offered up by the owners, so long as vehicles remained on FIRM ground. Please, respect these farmers, who were very kind to all yesterday and please respect the bird. The lot is on the East side of the road. Good luck to all. Positive and negative results welcomed. Good Birding, Curt McDermott Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 10, 2015, at 11:15 AM, "Andy Guthrie" wrote: > > Curt McDermott called to report a CRESTED CARACARA in a farm field in > Montgomery, NY (Orange County). > > The bird is on the west side of River Road, about a mile north of Route 17k > where there is a dairy farm (Brock's Farm). It is in a field just north of > two ponds. > > Coordinates are N 41.54122, W 74.21881 > > Cheers, > Andy Guthrie > Hamlin NY > -- > NYSbirds-L List Info: > Welcome and Basics > Rules and Information > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > Archives: > The Mail Archive > Surfbirds > BirdingOnThe.Net > Please submit your observations to eBird! > -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [Mearns Bird Club] Greater White-fronted Goose
Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: "Robert Stone rvst...@hotmail.com [Mearnsbirdclub]" > > Date: March 18, 2015 at 1:13:43 PM EDT > To: "mearnsbirdc...@yahoogroups.com" > Subject: [Mearns Bird Club] Greater White-fronted Goose > Reply-To: Robert Stone > > 3/18 Greater White-fronted Goose at Scenic View Golf Course in Pine Island. > 8 Tundra Swans continue at the Camel Farm, along with 1500-2000 Canada Geese > and ~200 Snow Geese. > > -Rob Stone > __._,_.___ > Posted by: Robert Stone > Reply via web post•Reply to sender•Reply to group > • Start a New Topic • Messages in this topic (1) > VISIT YOUR GROUP New Members 1 > • Privacy • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use > . > > > __,_._,___ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Blue/ White Morph Ross's Geese
The birds have now moved to Pierce Circle, New Hampton. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 18, 2015, at 12:53 PM, "Curt McDermott" wrote: > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: Curt McDermott >> Date: March 18, 2015 at 12:49:17 PM EDT >> To: Curt McDermott >> Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Blue/ White Morph Ross's Geese >> >> The blue morph Ross's goose found by John Haas and the white morph Ross's >> goose found by Rob Stone are still present on onion Avenue., New Hampton, >> Orange County >> >> Curt McDermott >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Mar 18, 2015, at 10:58 AM, "Curt McDermott" wrote: >>> >>> John Haas and Rob Stone report a BLUE Morph Ross's Goose as well as a White >>> Morph Ross's Goose on Onion Ave, New Hampton, Orange County, NY., among >>> Snow Geese. >>> >>> En Route, >>> Curt McDermott >>> -- >>> NYSbirds-L List Info: >>> Welcome and Basics >>> Rules and Information >>> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave >>> Archives: >>> The Mail Archive >>> Surfbirds >>> BirdingOnThe.Net >>> Please submit your observations to eBird! >>> -- > -- > NYSbirds-L List Info: > Welcome and Basics > Rules and Information > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > Archives: > The Mail Archive > Surfbirds > BirdingOnThe.Net > Please submit your observations to eBird! > -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Blue/ White Morph Ross's Geese
Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Curt McDermott > Date: March 18, 2015 at 12:49:17 PM EDT > To: Curt McDermott > Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Blue/ White Morph Ross's Geese > > The blue morph Ross's goose found by John Haas and the white morph Ross's > goose found by Rob Stone are still present on onion Avenue., New Hampton, > Orange County > > Curt McDermott > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Mar 18, 2015, at 10:58 AM, "Curt McDermott" wrote: >> >> John Haas and Rob Stone report a BLUE Morph Ross's Goose as well as a White >> Morph Ross's Goose on Onion Ave, New Hampton, Orange County, NY., among Snow >> Geese. >> >> En Route, >> Curt McDermott >> -- >> NYSbirds-L List Info: >> Welcome and Basics >> Rules and Information >> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave >> Archives: >> The Mail Archive >> Surfbirds >> BirdingOnThe.Net >> Please submit your observations to eBird! >> -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Blue/ White Morph Ross's Geese
John Haas and Rob Stone report a BLUE Morph Ross's Goose as well as a White Morph Ross's Goose on Onion Ave, New Hampton, Orange County, NY., among Snow Geese. En Route, Curt McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [Mearns Bird Club] Lesser Black-backed Gull - Newburgh Waterfront
Orange County. This from Matt Zeitler. An adult bird. Curt McDermott Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: "mattz...@yahoo.com [Mearnsbirdclub]" > > Date: March 10, 2015 at 7:14:19 PM EDT > To: > Subject: [Mearns Bird Club] Lesser Black-backed Gull - Newburgh Waterfront > Reply-To: mattz...@yahoo.com > > This evening at the old Torches parking lot, Bruce Nott and I had a Lesser > Black-backed Gull. The bird was on the ice floes in the river, not very far > out (maybe 100 yards). Huge thanks to Bruce for locating this bird. I'll > post photos at www.orangebirding shortly. > > > > Matt > > __._,_.___ > Posted by: mattz...@yahoo.com > Reply via web post•Reply to sender•Reply to group > • Start a New Topic • Messages in this topic (1) > VISIT YOUR GROUP New Links 1 > • Privacy • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use > . > > > __,_._,___ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Shawangunk Gyr Falcon 2/11 Not Seen
As of 5:45PM on Wednesday, 2/11, there were NO reported sightings of the bird for the day, despite the efforts of over 100 potential observers. If I should learn of any today, I will post immediately. Good Birding, Curt McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Gyr Falcon Update
As I have had many inquiries to as to parking at the "new location" for the bird, I thought I should update what I know (think). Approx. 5 minutes after my last post, that noted a "new location", the bird flew in a straight line toward the direction of Old Fort Rd. Although we were back in the area of Hoagerburgh and Old Fort Rd., within minutes, we never relocated the bird. I would suggest, that this was merely an expansion of the birds hunting area and perhaps just a place where it goes when we have been unable to locate it in the past. I would guess that the bird will continue with its previous habits and would offer the Bruyn Rd. location as an option to check only when unable to locate on Old Fort Rd. Of course, this is all conjecture as I can not read the birds mind. As to the parking questions regarding parking along Bruyn Tpk.there are NO parking options. Good Birding, Curt McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re:[nysbirds-l] gyrfalcon _ _ _ YES!
Gyrfalcon new location. Having not has enough earlier today, Clara and I returned to see the Gyr again. It is currently on Bruyn Tpk., 1/2 mile east of the intersection of Hoagerburgh Rd. The bird is perched across the field directly across from 350 Bruyn Tpk. As a second reference point, there is a yellow excavator on the property to the left of the bird. When we first came upon it, it was feeding over a kill about 100yrds out in the field. NOTE: there is no shoulder on the side of the road!!! If you cross the white line, you will be towed out just as we were, in our 4x4 vehicle. Good luck, Curt & Clara McDermott Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 9, 2015, at 1:32 PM, "Ken McDermott" wrote: > > hI fOLKS, > > That outstanding GYRFALCON is being seen right now on Old Fort Road, > Shawangunk > > Ken McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Shawangunk GYR Falcon Yes!!
The Gyr Falcon at Blue Chip Farm in the Town of Shawangunk is currently at the previously posted location on Old Fort Rd. Curt McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Ulster County Gyr Falcon/ Town of Shawangunk
The previously posted Gyr Falcon was relocated today by Matt Zeitler, at approx. 3:05PM. Between that time and 5:00PM, approx. 40 Birders enjoyed long looks at this exquisite bird. The bird was initially found perched in a tall Pine Tree, West of Hoagerburgh Rd. and just South of Bates Lane. After flying off, the bird spent an extended time eating over a kill on Old Fort Rd. Old Fort Rd. is a dead end directly across Hoagerburgh Rd. from Bates Lane. The bird was eating inside the fenced in area on the south side of the road. For those familiar, there is usually a pond which is not visible at this time due to ice and snow cover. The bird then flew back to the original Pine but soon returned to Old Fort Rd. and perched atop a Telephone Pole. Some time after 5:00PM the bird flew directly North toward the Shawangunk Cliffs. For those trying tomorrow, please respect the locals. WE, the local birders, have had a good relationship with the residents of this area for Decades and this relationship should be continued after this bird leaves. Please do not encroach on their properties or on the bird. I have included a link to a map of the area. https://www.google.com/maps/@41.6285641,-74.05,15z Feel free to Police each other in my absence. Good Birding, Curt McDermott Check out Matt Zeitlers Blog for story and photos at: http://orangebirding.com/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] UPDATE: NO Gyrfalcon/Wallkill NY
Gyr falcon right now Hoagerburgh Road 1000 yards south of Bates Lane. Curt Mcdermott. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 7, 2015, at 11:18 AM, "Mardi Dickinson" wrote: > > > Greetings All, > > UPDATE: 2/7/15 ~ As of 11:19AM GYRFALCON has NOT been relocated today Sat, > Feb 7. The #gyrfalcon was seen on Bates Lane, Wallkill, NY flying over the > fields on Bates Lane between the barns and Hoagerburgh Road. It landed > several times in the Willow trees along Bates Lane., which is south of the > Shawangunk Grasslands NWR. MAP here: http://is.gd/yTSgwJ > > Cheers, > Mardi Dickinson > w: www.kymrygroup.com > t: http://twitter.com/MardiWD > > > > -- > NYSbirds-L List Info: > Welcome and Basics > Rules and Information > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > Archives: > The Mail Archive > Surfbirds > BirdingOnThe.Net > Please submit your observations to eBird! > -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Orange County Week Highlights
Today I birded the Newburgh Waterfront, from approx. 3:45 to 5PM. Gull number were good with the highlights being a first winter Glaucous Gull and 2 first winter Iceland Gulls. Two other county highlight from early in the week were found by Matt Zeitler. On Tuesday, 1/27, Matt had 6 Lapland Longspur on Missionland Rd. in Pine Island. On Saturday, 1/31, 4 Longspurs remained. On Thursday, 1/29, Matt located a Barn Owl flying on Oil City Rd. Locally: My Father (Ken McDermott), reported that he and others from the John Burroughs Club had at least 13 Short-eared Owls today at Shawangunk Grasslands (Galeville). Good Birding,Curt McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Orange/Dutchess County Hudson River Gulls
On Tuesday 1/20, Dad (Ken McDermott) and I ventured to Beacon in Dutchess County, after finding that all flowing ice was on that side of the Hudson. We were rewarded with a single first year Iceland Gull, seen from the Long Dock area near the Beacon Train Station. On Wed. 1/21, the landscape (icescape) of the river had changed dramatically. The river was completely filled with flowing ice and contained an estimated 5,000-6,000 gulls. After sifting through only about 200 gulls, I had already found 2 first year Iceland Gulls, when an Eagle put up all the gulls. When they settled, I began to scan again, this time finding 2 first year Icelands within the first 500 or so gulls, whenyou guessed it, another eagle flyby. This time the gulls settled mid river, just beyond a good distance for ID's. Game called on account of darkness. Today, after 2 hours of scanning from the Newburgh side with Dad, Bruce Nott and Peter Schuyler, we had only produced a single first year Iceland. Anxious to check the Dutchess side, while people were watching on the Newburgh side, I headed to Beacon. At Long Dock, I was rewarded with 2 first year Icelands and a FOS Adult Lesser Black-backed Gull. Gulls numbers are continuing to increase. For anyone trying to figure out a day trip for this weekend, the conditions are looking promising. In a 5 minute scan of the Hudson from Newburgh this morning at 9:30, I had 16 Bald Eagles, from a single location, just north of Torches Restaurant. Good Birding, Curt McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Newburgh (Orange County) Hudson River Gulls
Just a quick update... Over the past month, Iceland Gulls have become a fairly regular event on the Hudson at Newburgh. The only exception to that rule occurred from roughly the 9th or so until last friday(1/16),when to my knowledge none were seen. Prior to that, we had at least 2 individual 1st year birds and a second year bird. This past Friday (1/16) I had an adult Iceland just south of the Gull Harbor Marina (Public Boat Launch) at the foot of Washington St. This evening, while out for a short time with my wife(Clara) and Father (Ken McDermott) I spotted a very dark mantled bird that I was unable to get a positive ID on due to fading light, distance and only being able to view the bird while it laid on the ice. The bird of interest appeared to be slightly smaller than neighboring Herring Gulls. The bird had a black ring around the bill with no obvious red mark on the lower mandible. The bird lacked the streaking on the head and nape, typically found on most winter plumage Lesser Black-backed and Slaty-backed Gulls. The bird appeared to show a slight dark smudge, concentrated around the eye. I was unable to get any color on the eye itself. Due to the fact that it was laying down, I was not able to get leg color. For no apparent reason, this gull and surrounding gulls lifted off and headed into Cornwall Bay, where they more than likely, are spending the night. At the time the gulls lifted off, I had briefly turned away from the bird. I never got a look at the bird in flight and after moving further south and scanning the area, never got on the gull again. Although I know it was not a Great Black-backed, I do not know what it was. I hope that local birders will keep an eye out for this bird. It's Ironic that sometimes the most interesting birds are the ones that aren't positively ID'd.. Good Birding, Curt McDermott PS. The Dutchess County side of the Hudson has fairly solid ice extending out approx. 200 meters/yards. Recently, that ice edge has held upwards of 3,000 gulls in the late afternoon. Free floating ice is beginning to appear on all parts of the river. This ice holds gulls as well. I recently heard a report that the river in Green County County is frozen all the way across. If these conditions continue, gull activity in Orange should be picking up soon. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Newburgh Iceland Gull (Orange County)
Another exciting Gull Season has begun on the Hudson River in Orange County. Annually, around this time, Gulls begin to congregate on the Hudson late in the afternoon, with numbers peaking just before dark. The current number of individuals is in the ballpark of 2500 birds. Historically this number will steadily increase until sometime mid-late January when the number will top out around 10,000 birds (Hi Corey). The ideal circumstances arise, when the river is 50-75% ice packed and when the Newburgh side is left open, although the Dutchess County folks would probably differ and like it more when the Newburgh side is ice packed and the Beacon Waterfront is open water. At that time, the birds congregate along the ice edge and ride loose ice up and down the flowing river, making for optimal viewing. Currently, there is no ice at Newburgh. With that many gulls, the potential is great for rarities. In previous years, we have seen increasing numbers of Lesser Black-backed(up to 3 at a time) and Iceland Gulls(up to 5 at a time). Glaucous Gulls are also seen on occasion and 3 years ago, a Slaty-backed Gull was found and photographed on the Beacon side of the river. Yesterday, while scanning from the Newburgh side, in an area just North of Washington Street, my father, Ken McDermott, found a beautiful first winter (pale juvenile) Iceland Gull. This was our first notable gull this winter but will certainly not the last. For those interested in checking this area, the entire Newburgh waterfront from Washington Street to Second Street is worth checking and offers multiple viewing opportunities. On the Beacon side, The Beacon Waterfront Park (In front of the Metro North Train Station) is the ideal spot. I have included a map of the Newburgh side for familiarization. Good Birding, Curt McDermott https://www.google.com/maps/@41.4994316,-74.013773,15z -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Dicksissel/ Orange County/ Oil City Rd/Winding Waters Trail
Rob Stone called to advise that he has located a Dicksissel at the Winding Waters Trail on Oil City Rd. Enter the trail and Proceed East along the Wallkill River. At the fork, bear right. Continue and the trail will turn 90 degrees to the right. After the turn, continue across the straightaway to the T Intersection and turn left. Continue along that straightaway and look for a marker constructed with sticks in a tree. The bird is being seen on both sides of the trail as I type. For those unfamiliar with Winding Waters Trail: Enter Oil City Rd (Wallkill NWR, Pine Island, NY) and pass the viewing platform on your left. Continue to where the road crosses the Wallkill River. Parking area for Winding Waters Trail is on your right. The trailhead is at the end of the parking lot. Good Birding, Curt McDermot -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Lark Sparrow/ Pine Island NY, Orange County
Rob Stone reports that he has found a Lark Sparrow at the Winding Waters Trail on Oil City Rd, in Pine Island. This is the third known County Record for Lark Sparrow. Robs Directions are as follows: "Take the right fork to the field. Half way through field in trench on right. Marked with rock cairn." For those not familiar, Winding Waters Trail trailhead is west of the platform on Oil City Rd, on the opposite side of the road and along the Wallkill River. A small parking area (5-6 cars) is also found at this location. Good Birding, Curt McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Mearns Bird Club(Orange) Annual "Break 100" Results
From Friday, May 16th at 4:00PM to Saturday, May 17th at 4:00PM, the Edgar A. Mearns Bird Club of Orange County, held its annual “Break 100”. Beginning on a very wet Friday afternoon, 19 participants braved the weather which gave way to favorable skies and birding on Saturday. The count area includes all of Orange County, The Bashakill, Doodletown, Iona Island, Blue Chip Farm and the Shawangunk Grasslands. The total number of species seen was 155, including 29 Species of Warbler. The goal of this 24 hour period of time is merely to enjoy a day of birding with friends and to surpass 100 species of birds identified. All participants enjoyed the event, with team tallies ranging from 89 to 139 birds. Despite the weather, team totals were about average as compared to years past. One new species for the event was observed, when Steve Schuyler spied a Ruddy Turnstone on the Mud Flats at Cornwall Bay, on the Hudson River. This represents only the third time the species has been seen in Orange County, with the other two sightings being fall birds found in the Black Dirt area. Species of note were as follows: Brant- (Flying North, high above Orange County Airport) White-winged Scoter-(Port Jervis Reservoir) Merlin- (Camel Farm- Pine Island, County Rt. 12) Dunlin – (Camel Farm) Olive-sided Flycatcher -(Doodletown) Alder Flycatcher – (Deli Fields- Bashakill) Kentucky Warbler – (Doodletown) Ruddy Turnstone – (Hudson River- Cornwall Bay Mud Flats) Good Birding, Curt McDermott Mearnsbirdclub yahoo group members can view a detailed list of all species seen and group results, in the "Files" section of the website, as posted by Dr. Ajit Antony. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Warbler Tsunami 5/9
Today from 1100am-2:00PM I watched a seemingly unending wave of warblers passing through my backyard, in Montgomery, NY. In the swath of trees approx. 50 yards wide, running between my house and the Wallkill River, I first noticed birds in the treetops around 11. Over the next 3 hours, I enjoyed 15 species of Warblers at home, in addition to Scarlet Tanagers, Baltimore Orioles and RB Grosbeaks. Total number of birds is an estimated 400-450 during that time, with Yellow rumps making up about 300 of that number. I had my first Blackburnian at home, and then another 7, followed by the highlight of the day, when I spotted a Cape May. My father (Ken McDermott) joined me around 2 PM just as the wave ended. We moved further down river (North in this case) and managed to find the tail end of the wave and a good variety of birds within it. Additionally, we had many Purple Martins feeding above the water. An un believable day of backyard birding. I wonder how many I missed during the earlier hours. Great to be able to share it with my father and friend. Warbler Species: Nashville Parula Yellow Chestnut-sided Magnolia Cape May Black-throated Blue Yellow-rumped 300+/- Black-throated Green Blackburnian- 8+2 Blackpoll Black-and-white Redstart Yellowthroat Wilsons 1+1 I received a report from Scott Baldinger, that he had 25 species of Warbler at the Bashakill today. Good Birding, Curt McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Orange County Birding 3/16
Yesterday, while birding the Pine Island area, I managed to find 4 Snowy Owls, with a probable fifth. Goose numbers have increased 10 fold in the past few days and while sifting through the flock on Onion Ave., I located 6 Greater White fronted Geese, which I was able to share with Matt Zeitler. Matt was also able to join me on 2 Snowies. If you are in the area, check the geese. I am no longer seeing NJ posts for their Barnacle Goose. Could be any time now for that bird or a Pink footed and Snows with the possibility of Ross's, should be showing up before the end of the week. I finished the day with a Screech Owl calling at home, just before midnight. Good Birding, Curt McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Orange County, Newburgh Gulls
Yesterday, my wife Clara and I, checked the Newburgh waterfront briefly for gulls. Searching over what now looks like Arctic Pack Ice, we did see several hundred gulls, at too great a distance to ID in the falling snow. We were pleased to see 2 first year Iceland Gulls, among the 20 or so gulls, feeding on Donuts in the parking lot of Gully's Restaurant. Gully's is located at the foot of Washington St., at the Public Boat Launch. Good Birding, Curt McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
RE: [nysbirds-l] 3,000 Gulls on the Hudson in Newburgh
Guess I will add my two cents... Each day since Sunday, there has been at least one Iceland gull. All birds have been first year birds, with the exceptions being on Sunday, when a "darker" adult was seen with Tom and Gail and later a second bird, this time a "lighter" adult seen by myself and my father(Ken). These are the first and second adult birds that we are aware of being seen in Orange County in at least the past 40 years. Annually, we get first year birds, but adults have evaded us. Gull numbers this week have ranged from 1,000 - 5,000 birds. In years past, we have had numbers climb to approx. 10,000 birds (Hi Corey), so I am still anticipating a boom. Today, the Hudson at Newburgh was totally lacking Eagles. From all reports, they may have headed a little further south. Hope to see some of you in Orange and Dutchess this weekend. The more eyes the better. There may be something great out there. Good Birding, Curt McDermott Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2014 20:33:09 -0600 From: terrei...@verizon.net To: nysbird...@list.cornell.edu Subject: [nysbirds-l] 3,000 Gulls on the Hudson in Newburgh It seems that every day this week Curt and I have been drawn to the Hudson in Newburgh in hopes of finding some "goodies" and we have not been disappointed - - - - - typically there have been good numbers of Bald Eagles of varied ages to observe and enjoy and two days ago I found 11 REDHEADS, all drakes. Today the rewards were an estimated 3,000 assorted gulls of the Greater Black-backed, Herring and Ring-billed variety and a single immature ICELAND GULL of that warm cafe-au-lait color that I love so much. Great things have been found here before and so we keep looking. Good birding, Ken McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Short Eared Owls/ Shawangunk Grasslands, Ulster County
Tonight at exactly 5:00PM, my Father (Ken McDermott) and I had 9 Short ears at Shawangunk Grasslands. Good Birding, Curt McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Orange County/Stilt Sandpiper/White Rumps/Dunlin
The following was reported to the E.A. Mearns Bird Club yesterday by Rob Stone. Wallkill NWR aka Oil City Rd, Pine Island, NY. For the directionally challenged: Birds are on the opposite side of the street from the platform and toward the Wallkill River. Curt McDermott To: mearnsbirdc...@yahoogroups.com From: rvst...@hotmail.com Date: Wed, 22 May 2013 14:08:40 -0400 Subject: [Mearns Bird Club] 5/22 Oil City Road: Stilt Sandpiper At the far west end of the first impoundment to the west of Liberty Lane: Stilt Sandpiper in breeding plumage (1) White-rumped Sandpiper (6-7) Dunlin (6) Semipalmated Plover (1) Semipalmated Sandpiper Least Sandpiper Birds were still present as of noon. -Rob Stone [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] __._,_.___ Reply via web post Reply to sender Reply to group Start a New Topic Messages in this topic (1) Recent Activity: New Links 1 New Files 2 Visit Your Group Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use • Send us Feedback . __,_._,___ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Smith's Longspur Yes/ Shawangunk Grasslands
The previously reported Smith's Longspur found by Gail Benson and Tom Burke was relocated late this afternoon (4:30 ish) by Steve Schuyler and myself (Curt McDermott). The bird made a brief appearance and then disappeared. A quick call to my father (Ken McDermott) set off a small chain which brought in more troops. The bird was relocated again around 6:00PM and was seen extensively by Kyla Haber, Christine Guarino, Mark DeDea, Mary (of European Goldfinch fame) and myself. Today the bird was seen in three locations. I will give directions to each, using the center of the parking lot as the common reference point. The entrance to the park is on the west side with a road that runs east to a single parking lot. First: Look east in a direction of 12-1 O'clock. Approx. 150 yds. out, there is a flat area roughly the size of a football field. The grass is VERY short, in fact it is the shortest length grass that you will see. The bird was first seen at the left (north) edge and worked its way south across the field. The bird was later re-found in the same location at the north edge of this area. Second: From the lot, look to your 9 O'clock and follow the marked trail north. after the trail passes the two large trees on you right, there will ne an area that was once tarmac and has obvious new grass on top of it. It resembles a grass airstrip. Again, the grass is very short. Walk across this area in an eastward direction. Approx. 100 yds. in, the grass will get longer. This was the second spot where the bird was seen and was also where it was first found on Sunday. Third: Looking from the lot, look to your 10 O'Clock. Far out, there will be a very full Cedar Tree with a boulder in front of it. The bird was in a straight line to the Cedar Tree, approx. half way between the parking lot and the tree. The bird also seems to frequent those areas with the shortest length grasses. Sorry about the lengthy post. I typically delete those. Good luck if you go. PS. The sun rises in the east and north is left of that. 😁 The rest is up to you. Good Birding, Curt -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose/ Orange County
Rob Stone reports that the Pink-footed Goose is currently being seen at the Camel Farm (On County Rd. 62 at County Rd. 12), New Hampton, Wawayanda, Orange County, NY. Good Birding, Curt McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Cackling, Pink-footed and 10,000 Snow Geese / Orange County
Early today, Rob stone with called news of a sighting of approx. 10,000
Snow Geese, seen by Herb Houghton in the area of Skinners Lane, Pine Island,
earlier in the morning. Rob later called to report that he had seen a flock of
approx. 5,000 Snows flying in the area of Oil City Rd., which he followed until
they headed into New Jersey. With these birds and thoughts of a Possible
Ross's in mind, Dad (Ken McDermott) and I headed out to see what we could find.
We began checking the Pine Island hot spots and found ourselves all the way in
Skinners Lane. Where the road T's, we turned left toward an area where we had
5,000+ Snows, years ago. At that point a small bridge crosses what is the
headwater of the Wallkill River and takes you onto what was once called the
"Warren Sod Farm". Approx. 300 Yds. up this road, we came upon thousands of
Canada Geese on our right hand side, with Turtle Bay Rd. as a back drop. After
scanning for a bit, we came across a Cackling Goose, always nice to see and a
first of the year for both of us. Minutes later, we found a Pink-footed
Goose!! After 10 minutes or so, about 50 birds lifted off, the Pink-footed
among them. We followed the small flock with our Bins until it split into two
groups in the area of the apex of the arc of Turtle Bay Rd.(This will make
sense when looking on a map). One group set down within view and the other
seemed to continue on but appeared to be coming down as well. We quickly
headed to Turtle Bay, where we did locate some Geese, but were unable to
re-locate the Pink-footed or Cackler. John Haas joined in on the search but by
this time (5:15PM), most birds had flown toward the east, presumably to their
night time digs. Not sure exactly where all those birds go to be honest.
several of us will be out in the morning and will report back if the birds are
re-found.
Good Birding,
Curt McDermott
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[nysbirds-l] Newburgh Gulls
Newburgh Gull numbers increased today to an estimated 8,000-10,000 birds. My father, (Ken McDermott) and I birded the Hudson River from Newburgh from approx. 3:30 to 5:30PM and met up with Dr. Ajit Antony around 5:00. Flowing ice made up approx. 55-65% of the rivers surface. At 3:30, the tide was coming in with open water meeting the edge of the flowing ice, only about 150 yards from the Newburgh shore, making conditions perfect, as most birds occupy that edge. By around 4:30, tide was high and the river seemed to be at a stand still. As the tide began to go out, so did the ice, away from Newburgh, until it was approaching mid river and making ID's more difficult. While still at a good distance, we did manage two good birds. Dad found an adult Lesser Black-backed Gull, and I, a first year Iceland. We later refound the LBbG and were able to share it with Dr. Antony. Better birds are certainly better shared. With numbers like that, there has to be more and better things out there. Hopefully this weekend will reveal them. Good Birding, Curt McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Newburgh Gull Viewing Areas
Hi All, The following is an excerpt from an e-mail to another birder who inquired about locations for gull viewing from Newburgh, Orange County. I thought others may find the info of use. Numbers of Gulls are certainly determined by the amount of ice. When there is no ice, there are only a few hundred gulls within viewing range of Newburgh (Orange County) or Beacon (Dutchess County). It is best when there is a substantial amount of ice on the river. Yesterday it was about 70% covered with flowing ice. Much like the Eagles, the Gulls ride the flows downriver then fly back up when they reach the Cornwall area. As a note, Weather temp, is not a good indicator of flow ice on the river. There are sometimes warmer days that have more ice than cold ones, possibly due to ice melt from areas above. Historically, it is best after 3PM, as the gulls spend most of the day at the dumps at the prison along 84 in Dutchess County, where the gulls are well hidden. The river viewing areas are from Front Street in Newburgh, in the area of Torches Restaurant then moving South along Front Street. The second area is at the bottom of Renwick Street, which is South of Front Street by maybe a half mile or so. At Renwick Street, cross the train tracks then turn right to where the sign points toward "Newburgh Crew Team" or something close to that. You will be about 100 feet south of the City of Newburgh Sewage Treatment Plant. There are picnic tables there that you can sit on under a pavillion that allows for hours of comfortable scanning. If the flow is such that all the ice is on the east side of the river, then crossing the bridge and trying the Beacon waterfront at the Beacon Train Station, can be better. Beacons ice does melt last and when all ice is gone from the river, the small bays in Beacon can be very productive, as they often still contain some ice. I provided a link to a good map which shows the Newburgh Waterfront well. In the event that the link is too long, I simply Googled "Map of City of Newburgh. Hope this helps. Good Birding , Curt McDermott http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=map+of+city+of+Newburgh+NY&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x89dd2bf1836bd927:0xf745d68dec3c106e,Newburgh,+NY&gl=us&sa=X&ei=M_4cUb3wC8m20QH64YCYAg&ved=0CDAQ8gEwAA 6:53 AM -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Newburgh Gulls
Hi All, Today from 3:45-5:40PM on the Hudson River at Newburgh Waterfront along Front Street: 2-Adult Lesser Black-backed Gull 1- first year Iceland Gull Gull numbers near 4,000. Good Birding, Curt McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Hudson River Gulls
Today, between 4:30 and 5:30PM, Clara Montenegro and I stopped at the Hudson River along Newburgh waterfront to check on gulls. We were not disappointed. My best guess is around 7500 gulls, that were riding the ice flows to Cornwall and then flying back to Newburgh to start the ride over again. The highlight, was 3 Lesser Black-backed Gulls, with a probably 4th. All adult birds with one 3rd winter going into 4th year. The number of gulls were so great, that I am sure there were immature birds that I missed. Could have used some extra eyes, as they were traveling by at a pretty good clip. Oddly, we did not see a white winged gull of any species although it is hard to believe that none were present. There has to be something better among all those birds. I hope this encourages some to check. Good Birding, Curt McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Beacon Waterfront/ 3 Iceland Gulls
Yesterday, work took me to Dutchess County and afforded me about 20 minutes to scan the waterfront in Beacon, Dutchess County. At about 3:30 PM, I had 3 juvenile Iceland Gulls. All were between the rocks at the end of Beacon Waterfront Park and the ramp for the Newburgh-Beacon Ferry. Basically the area directly in front of the Beacon Train Station. There were a total of 350-400 gulls there at that time. Gull numbers are on the rise and the first good ones have arrived. Sorry for the late post. After the sighting, I went to my night job and just got home to my computer. Good Birding, Curt McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Hudson River Birds/ Orange County
Today from 9am to 2pm, I was able to get out and bird the Hudson River between Newburgh and Cornwall in Orange County. All the normal stuff until about 12:30. After 12:30, I had the following: 4 - Common Loon in a group 10- Surf Scoter 1- Shearwater Species ( too far out to ID/rain) Painful!!! 2- Peregrine Falcon ( 1 appeared to be eating on the wing-something I did not think was possible for them.) 1- Immature Bald Eagle Several Flocks of Brant flying All birds seen from Cornwall. Also 1 Brant next to Torches Restaurant in Newburgh, first seen yesterday. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Orange County sightings
Today on Mine Rd./ Orange County 11:30 - 2:00PM Warblers - 17 Blue-winged Nashville Parula Yellow Magnolia Black-throated Blue Yellow-rumped Black-throated Green Blackburnian Cerulean Black-and-white Redstart Worm Eating Ovenbird Northern Waterthrush Common Yellowthroat Hooded Scarlet Tanager Baltimore Oriole Great Crested Flycatcher On the western end of the county, Rob Stone had an EPIC day at little known, Elk Brox Park, outside of Port Jervis on Rt. 97. Highlights included: Blackburnian (10+) Bay-breasted (3 or 4) Black and White (10+) Northern Parula (10+) Black-throated Blue (5+) Prairie (2) Yellow-rumped (too many to count) Nashville (10+) Black-throated Green (15+) Common Yellowthroat (1) Yellow (3) Chestnut-sided (2) Blue-winged Warbler(1) Redstart (1) Pine Warbler(2) Palm Warbler(2) Ovenbird Good Birding, Curt McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Orange County and Rockland line Birding
5/1/12 Dad (Ken McDermott) and I got out for a little bit tonight. Here is what we had: Mine Rd. Cerulean Warb. Black and White Warb. Common Yellowthroat Yellow Warb. Redstart Hooded Warb. Black-throated Green Warb. Blue-winged Warb. Snipe Woodcock Whip-poor-will Scarlett Tanager Baltimore Oriole Iona Island Baltimore Oriole Orchard Oriole Great Crested Flycatcher Good Birding, Curt McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Orange/Rockland County
Today 4/30/12 Mine Rd. Yellow Warbler 4- Blue-winged Warbler Warbling Vireo Black and White Warbler Lemmon Rd. Doodletown Cerulean Warbler 2- Magnolia Warbler 2- Hooded Warbler Black-throated Green Warbler Curt McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Newburgh Waterfront
Hi All,
Today on my way home, I stopped at the Newburgh waterfront to do some
"speed birding" for Gulls. Within 10 seconds, I had a first year Iceland Gull
sitting on the Pilings just south of Torches Restaurant. Nothing else of note.
Good Birding,
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[nysbirds-l] Gull ID
Hi all, Although the Slaty-backed did not re-appear for the masses, (and yes I am feeling that ridiculous guilt, as if I could control it) I have high hopes for a re-appearance with the number of gulls that were present further out on the river today. With tomorrow's milder weather on tap, perhaps some of the new ice will subside and bring the birds back in closer to shore. I have to take a minute to thank Rob Stone and John Haas, whom I originally bounced this bird off of over the phone which helped me to be more comfortable with the ID. In addition, Tom Burke was a big help as were Shai Mitra, Willie D'Anna, Betsy Potter, Angus Wilson and again John Haas, all of whom quickly evaluated photos I sent them giving me the thumbs up so that word could be spread quickly. I will keep the list up to speed with future developments. Good Birding, Curt __._,_.___ Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | Start a New Topic Messages in this topic (1) Recent Activity: New Members 1 Visit Your Group To visit the Mid-Hudson Birds web site go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MidHudsonBirds Post message: midhudsonbi...@yahoogroups.com Subscribe: midhudsonbirds-subscr...@yahoogroups.com Unsubscribe: midhudsonbirds-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com List owner: midhudsonbirds-ow...@yahoogroups.com Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use . __,_._,___ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Gull ID
Hi all, Although the Slaty-backed did not re-appear for the masses, (and yes I am feeling that ridiculous guilt, as if I could control it) I have high hopes for a re-appearance with the number of gulls that were present further out on the river today. With tomorrow's milder weather on tap, perhaps some of the new ice will subside and bring the birds back in closer to shore. I have to take a minute to thank Rob Stone and John Haas, whom I originally bounced this bird off of over the phone which helped me to be more comfortable with the ID. In addition, Tom Burke was a big help as were Shai Mitra, Willie D'Anna, Betsy Potter, Angus Wilson and again John Haas, all of whom quickly evaluated photos I sent them giving me the thumbs up so that word could be spread quickly. I will keep the list up to speed with future developments. Good Birding, Curt -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] FW: [MidHudsonBirds] Slaty-backed Gull
To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu; mearnsbirdc...@yahoogroups.com; midhudsonbi...@yahoogroups.com From: tele-...@hotmail.com Date: Sun, 22 Jan 2012 10:14:09 -0500 Subject: [MidHudsonBirds] Slaty-backed Gull For those who might be inclined to try for the Slaty-backed Gull... Although the gull activity seems to be at its best on the Dutchess side of the Hudson later in the day, there is always plenty of gull activity on the Orange County side from Newburgh during the day. In fact, I would speculate that far more gulls can actually be seen from Newburgh due to accessibility to the river. In Newburgh, the river can be accessed from 4th or 3rd street, off of Water Street. There are several restaurants along the river there with a 1/2 mile stretch or so from where the river is easily viewed. This morning I scanned briefly from the Newburgh side as I had to be in the area, and witnessed many gulls riding the ice flows which formed last night, up and down the river. If you are checking the Beacon side, take route 9D south from the Newburgh-Beacon (Hamilton Fish Memorial Bridge). At the second light, turn right onto Beekman Street. There will also be signs directing you to the train station. Continue all the way to the bottom of Beekman Street where you will then see a bridge on your right. Turn right, crossing the bridge and continue straight ahead toward the park. Remain straight until you are at the waters edge, at which point you should see gulls on the ice to your left. Note: The Beacon birding and Newburgh birding spots are only 5-6 minutes apart by car and the bridge is only $1.00 in one direction. Good luck if you go. Please post positive or negative results. Curt McDermott __._,_.___ Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | Start a New Topic Messages in this topic (1) Recent Activity: New Members 1 Visit Your Group To visit the Mid-Hudson Birds web site go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MidHudsonBirds Post message: midhudsonbi...@yahoogroups.com Subscribe: midhudsonbirds-subscr...@yahoogroups.com Unsubscribe: midhudsonbirds-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com List owner: midhudsonbirds-ow...@yahoogroups.com Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use . __,_._,___ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Slaty-backed Gull/ Beacon Train Station
This afternoon, Clara Montenegro and I returned to the Beacon Train Station as has been our ritual for the past week. Earlier in the week we had an adult Lesser Black-backed Gull along with a first year Iceland. The following day, we had 2 first year Iceland Gulls and a first year Glaucous. Yesterday morning we had the Glaucous only but returned in the afternoon to find 3 first year Iceland Gulls. Today was grand prize, as we found and adult Slaty-backed Gull which we viewed and photographed from approx. 4-4:30PM. A few things to know before coming. Each morning, the gulls that have roosted on the ice, lift off around 7-7:15 and fly to mid river or to a dump east of here at one of the State Prisons that are along Rt. 84. There is NO access to this dump and mid river, puts the gulls at about 1 mile away. Each afternoon has been the most productive, as the birds re-appear around 3 and continue doing so almost until dark (roughly 5PM). There are several ways into the Beacon Train Station. The southernmost entrance crosses over the train tracks and brings you along the river. When you get to a point where the platform is easily viewed on your right, you will notice a series of buildings on your left. Continue past the buildings and you will see a small cove immediately on you left as well. At that point, you should be within 15 feet of the water. You will see the group of Gulls in this area. Good Luck if you go, Curt McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Dutchess County Gulls
Today, between 3:30 and 5:00pm, Clara Montenegro and I checked the Beacon train station again. We were pleased to relocate the ADULT LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL as well as 2 (KUMLIEN) ICELAND GULLS and a juvenile GLAUCOUS GULL. Good Birding, Curt McDermott 845-863-5446 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Kumlien's Continues
This morning from approx. 8:45-9:30am, I observed the (Kumlien's) Iceland Gull
at the same location in front of the Beacon Train Station.
Good Birding,
Curt McDermott
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[nysbirds-l] Kumlien's and Lesser Black-backed Gull
This evening at approx. 4:45pm, Clara Montenegro and I, had a Kumlien's Gull as well as an adult Lesser Black-backed Gull on the Hudson River at Beacon. The birds were among approx. 350 other Gulls that were gathering on the newly formed ice, in front of the Beacon Train Station. Ring-billed, Herring and Great Black-backed made up the remaining gulls. Good Birding, Curt McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
RE: [nysbirds-l] 1-4-2012 - Grace's Warbler Continues @ Point Lookout LI ...
Grace's Warbler continues to be seen as of 11:30am. Bird has been actively feeding in plain view since my arrival at 9:45. Curt McDermott Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2012 10:45:27 -0500 Subject: [nysbirds-l] 1-4-2012 - Grace's Warbler Continues @ Point Lookout LI ... From: birdingd...@gmail.com To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu CC: ebirds...@yahoogroups.com Received a text message from Barbara McBrien indicating that the Grace's Warbler continues at Point Lookout LI. Seen slightly east of where it has been hanging out since it was found. Here are coordinates to the location as documented by Jim Osterlund. 40.59, -73.589 - Google Maps Good Luck if you go! Andrew Baksh Queens NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
RE: [nysbirds-l] Old Field Point, Setauket - RNGR, RTLO flight, et al.
The Orange County folks are mixed on this one but the Sullivan, Ulster and "Greener" County birders are furious!!! Curt McDermott Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 07:51:39 -0800 From: peterandrewscull...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Old Field Point, Setauket - RNGR, RTLO flight, et al. To: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu Red-necked, I should say. Hope I didn't offend anyone! Working link: www.flickr.com/photos/scullybirds -Peter --- On Tue, 11/29/11, Peter Scully wrote: From: Peter Scully Subject: [nysbirds-l] Old Field Point, Setauket - RNGR, RTLO flight, et al. To: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu Date: Tuesday, November 29, 2011, 6:37 AM The RED-NECK GREBE previously reported on Nov. 18 continued at Old Field point this morning. Between 8:30 and 9:30 there was a relatively impressive RED-THROATED LOON flight, with approximately 200 birds passing the point. Common Loon numbers were good but somewhat less impressive. Also: Northern Gannet 15 Bonaparte's Gull 65 A cropped photo of the Eurasian Wigeon in Setauket Harbor is here. -Peter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose
The Pink-footed Goose was reported early today (by a member of our local club), in the same ponds as in the last post to this list. Curt McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
FW: [nysbirds-l] FW: (Metro Birding Briefs) pink-footed goose
From: tele-...@hotmail.com To: ll...@lloydspitalnikphotos.com Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] FW: (Metro Birding Briefs) pink-footed goose Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:05:42 -0500 Just spoke to Rob Stone, who re-found the P-fG. The bird is on Carmelite Rd., west of rte 49 in Middletown. Bird is at the pond on the right with 2,000 Canada Geese. Not sure if Waywayanda Rd. and rt.49 are the same but by Lloyds description, I am assuming so. Thank you for the prompt post Lloyd. Good luck, Curt McDermott From: ll...@lloydspitalnikphotos.com To: NYSbirds-l@cornell.edu Subject: [nysbirds-l] FW: (Metro Birding Briefs) pink-footed goose Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:53:56 -0500 Lloyd Lloyd Spitalnik Photos www.lloydspitalnikphotos.com From: btb...@yahoogroups.com [mailto:btb...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lloyd Spitalnik Sent: Monday, November 21, 2011 1:53 PM To: btb...@yahoogroups.com Subject: (Metro Birding Briefs) pink-footed goose Ken McDermott just called with good news. The Pink-footed Goose has been re-found. This time it's in Middletown, NY at the intersection of Carmelight Dr. and Waywayonder (sp?). It's near a bridge and pond mixed in with the Canada Geese. Good luck if you go. Lloyd Lloyd Spitalnik Photos www.lloydspitalnikphotos.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] __._,_.___ Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | Start a New Topic Messages in this topic (2) Recent Activity: Visit Your Group MARKETPLACE Stay on top of your group activity without leaving the page you're on - Get the Yahoo! Toolbar now. Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use . __,_._,___ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose update
dHi All, I wanted to update the status of the PfG for anyone considering searching for it this weekend. To my knowledge, the bird was last seen on Wednesday morning by Rob Bate and Rich Fried. It is very possible that this bird is still around and has just not been relocated yet. There are many local farms and fields in which the bird can hide. When searching for the Goose, Stage Rd. (GPS will have it in either Goshen, Middletown or Mechanicstown) off of Goshen Tpk. is another good place to look as it often holds hundreds to thousands of geese. Milo Rd. off of Airport rd.(Middletown/Mechanicstown) is another spot that had hundreds of Canada Geese on wednesday as well as a juvenile White-fronted Goose found by Jeff Goulding. The fields near the Orange County Fairgrounds as well as those on the property of Middletown High School are other areas that could hold geese. Lastly, the 6 1/2 Station Rd. Wildlife Sanctuary (located on 6 1/2 Station Rd. in Goshen, NY for those not familiar) is just over the hill from the original spot where the bird was found. Good luck if you go and please continue to post strike outs or success in finding this bird. Curt McDermott 845-863-5446 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
RE: [nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose- Final Answer on coordinates
Google lists the area as Mechanicstown (semantics!). From: tele-...@hotmail.com To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu Subject: [nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose- Final Answer on coordinates Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:15:55 -0500 Note to self. Leave posting coordinates to Jim Osterlund!! Here are the correct coordinates. 41.449011, -74.385456 Sorry for the confusion. The address was correct: 465 Schutt rd. Ext. Middletown (or Town of Wallkill) NY. Curt McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose- Final Answer on coordinates
Note to self. Leave posting coordinates to Jim Osterlund!! Here are the correct coordinates. 41.449011, -74.385456 Sorry for the confusion. The address was correct: 465 Schutt rd. Ext. Middletown (or Town of Wallkill) NY. Curt McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose/ clarification of location
Hi all, Sorry for being so vague in my previous post. The address for the Pf Goose in Orange County is: 465 Schutt Rd. Ext., Middletown, NY. I have provided a link to Google maps with the destination coordinates included. Good luck. The bird was seen exactly where the red pin appears on the map. Curt McDermott http://maps.google.com/maps?q=41.522688%2c-74.071297&hl=en&ll=41.52268%2c-74.071383&spn=0.001679%2c0.003484&num=1&t=h&vpsrc=6&z=19 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
FW: [nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose - Orange County
The Pink-footed Goose remained in the small grassy area behind the Provident Bank until approx. 5:10 PM when it and the 11 Canada Geese it was with, headed East presumably to spend the night on the Wallkill River. Curt McDermott To: t...@cornell.edu; nysbirds-l@cornell.edu Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose - Orange County From: fresha2...@aol.com Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:14:09 -0500 There are two posts regarding this sighting on the Mearnsbirdclub listserv. I'm pasting the most recent post (from 4:45 PM) below in italics (the first post was verbatim what was posted under the eBird species comments in Tom's first post): Ken McDermott and Danny Messina have re-located the Pink-footed Goose - currently it's behind the Provident Bank off of Schutt Road (same plaza as the Price Chopper). Congrats to Deb and Lee on the find. If anyone has it tomorrow morning, please post if you can! Great bird! Rob Stone Good Birding -Doug Gochfeld -Original Message- From: Tom Johnson To: nysbirds Sent: Tue, Nov 15, 2011 7:05 pm Subject: Re:[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose - Orange County NYSbirders, Here's another eBird report of the Pink-footed Goose from this afternoon - apparently the bird was relocated. Are there more details about the sightings that could be shared with the list? Pink-footed Goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) (1) - Reported Nov 15, 2011 16:05 by Kenneth McDermott - behind Provident Bank on grassy strip, Orange, New York - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=41.4487902,-74.3850374&ll=41.4487902,-74.3850374 Good birding, Tom -- Tom Johnson Cape May, NJ t...@cornell.edu -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
RE: [nysbirds-l] Black-bellied whistling ducks
As of 7:30 PM, all five ducks are back on the NY side in the original place that they were found. In addition to the birds mentioned earlier by John Haas, there were also 8 Dunlin. Good birding, Curt McDermott > Date: Mon, 23 May 2011 18:03:54 -0400 > Subject: [nysbirds-l] Black-bellied whistling ducks > From: askild...@verizon.net > To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu > > 5 birds still easily viewed from viewing platform in new york state, as of > the time of this post. > > John askildsen > > Sent from my Verizon Wireless Device > -- > > NYSbirds-L List Info: > http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME > http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES > http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm > > ARCHIVES: > 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html > 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L > 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html > > Please submit your observations to eBird: > http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ > > -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Ross's Goose Photos. Both Morphs
For anyone interested in photos of the Pine Island Ross's Geese(both phases), I have included a link. Good Birding, Curt McDermott http://www.flickr.com/photos/brooktrout1003/sets/72157626203941484/ -- 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/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] 3/2 Pine Island Geese: Canada, Snow and Greater White-fronted
With Rob Stone's permission, I am forwarding his earlier post to the Mearns Bird Club, to the state list as well. After his post, in addition to the below mentioned Snow Geese, he had an additional flock of 2500-3000 Snow Geese at Oil City Rd., in Pine Island. Good Birding, Curt McDermott To: mearnsbirdc...@yahoogroups.com From: rvst...@hotmail.com Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 16:15:09 -0500 Subject: [Mearnsbirdclub] 3/2 Pine Island Geese: Canada, Snow and Greater White-fronted Off to the west of Missionland Road (south end) in Pine Island, 2500-3000 SNOW GEESE as of 230 pm. At too great a distance to scan the entire flock bird by bird. At the Camel Farm, 3,000+ Canada Geese and 8 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE (together, pretty close to where the farm animals often feed/near the creek that runs through the field). At Pine Island Turf Nursery, 5,000+ Canada Geese and 1 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE. I spent all of 5 minutes there; could have easily missed birds. Finally, at Scenic View Golf Course in Pine Island (down the road from the Jolly Onion) 1500+ Canada Geese. I did not cover Onion Ave, Turtle Bay or Skinners Lane. I am unable to get out tomorrow - I hope that the Snow Geese move closer to the road and someone picks out a Ross's! good birding, Rob Stone [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] __._,_.___ Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | Start a New Topic Messages in this topic (1) Recent Activity: New Members 1 New Links 2 Visit Your Group MARKETPLACE Stay on top of your group activity without leaving the page you're on - Get the Yahoo! Toolbar now. Get great advice about dogs and cats. Visit the Dog & Cat Answers Center. Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use . __,_._,___ -- 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/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Shawangunk Grasslands
Hi all, The following message was posted on the E.A. Mearns Bird Club's yahoo group site earlier today by Lynn Barber, President of Orange Audubon. Thought it would be of interest to others. Good morning. I live on Hoagerburgh Road in Wallkill which is such a scenic road looking over at the Ridge with beautiful views all along the way. We residents have been fighting the installation of a 120’ cell tower that will be on Old Hoagerburgh Road, across from the Shawangunk Grasslands. This monstrosity will be seen from miles away and certainly not affect just Hoagerburgh residents but all those who treasure the views that we are so fortunate to have as well as being located in the wrong place for all the birds the grasslands was established for . It is an established fact that cell towers also affect migratory birds killing millions every year. A decision is to be made within a few weeks. Please – if you can write a letter as soon as possible The address is: Town of Shawangunk Planning Board 14 Central Avenue, POBox 247 Wallkill, NY 12589 Thank you very much, Joan McAdam nys Curt McDermott 845-392-3289 -- 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/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Sandhill Crane
A Sandhill Crane was reported today at Blue Chip Farm in Gardner (Ulster County) NY. Good Birding, Curt McDermott _ The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_3 -- 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/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] FW: [MidHudsonBirds] TOWNSEND'S SOLITAIRE-Mohonk Preserve
This off the Mid-Hudson list serve. Curt McDermott 845-392-3289 To: midhudsonbi...@yahoogroups.com From: annestan...@gmail.com Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:12:32 + Subject: [MidHudsonBirds] TOWNSEND'S SOLITAIRE-Mohonk Preserve Hi all, Today Malcolm Grant and I spotted a Townsend's Solitaire at Spring Farm field "S-2" on the Mohonk Preserve. This is the 2nd field from the maintenance barn at Spring Farm. I have posted two photographs (Thanks Jamie Deppen!)See below for coordinates (Thanks John Thompson!) The bird was in the far corner up the hill from a large white oak. He/she foraged back and forth in the cedar edge from about 1:30pm to 5:00pm. It was quite the find as we weren't even birding around, just out enjoying the nice day and didn't even have binoculars handy when we discovered it! We were standing under the large oak, looked up, and there it was! Upon discovery the bird was seen with a small flock of Eastern Bluebirds. The UTM coordinates (NAD 1983, Zone 18) of the spot are North 4628171 m East 572959 m Feel free to respond with any questions you may have about the birds location, etc. Thanks again to John and Jamie for their help documenting the bird :O) -Anne Bloomfield High Falls, NY __._,_.___ Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | Start a New Topic Messages in this topic (1) Recent Activity: New Members 2 Visit Your Group To visit the Mid-Hudson Birds web site go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MidHudsonBirds Post message: midhudsonbi...@yahoogroups.com Subscribe: midhudsonbirds-subscr...@yahoogroups.com Unsubscribe: midhudsonbirds-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com List owner: midhudsonbirds-ow...@yahoogroups.com Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use . __,_._,___ _ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/210850552/direct/01/ -- 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/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Orange County Gulls
Happy New Year, Things are heating up on the ice flows along the Hudson River in Newburgh. Due to the thickening ice further up river, birds are being pushed downstream, resulting in big numbers in the Newburgh area.. On tuesday 1/5, Ken McDermott found 3 juvenile ICELAND GULLS as well as a first year GLAUCOUS GULL. Yesterday, wed 1/6, while following up on that report, Rob Stone located an ADULT ICELAND GULL at the same location. The entire stretch of Front Street in Newburgh, is accessible to the public with ample parking as well as well having many dining options. The best viewing is after noon due to the positioning of sun. Recent flocks of gulls number well over 1000 and we certainly have not Id'd them all. Wishes for a Bird Filled New Year, Curt McDermott _ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390706/direct/01/ -- 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/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
RE: [nysbirds-l] querie
Group, I found this to be a pretty interesting question. Although I am no expert on crows (or any other bird for that matter), locally we have several roosts. One exists in Middletown, one in Newburgh and one in Poughkeepsie. Whether it is by coincidence or design, there are about 20 mi. between the Middletown roost and Newburgh roost as well as about 20 between Newburgh and Poughkeepsie. I wonder if the answer is, half that distance or 10 mi. I wonder if population density also plays a roll. Comments? Good Birding, Curt McDermott From: beec...@verizon.net To: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu Subject: [nysbirds-l] querie Date: Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:45:22 -0500 I am interested in finding out if anyone knows, off hand, what the farthest distance (approx.) a crow will fly to its nightly roost? We have a huge roost on the railroad tracks in Newburgh and would like to have an idea as to the distance in miles the farthest crow will travel to sleep here every night. Claudia Perretti Newburgh, NY _ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/171222986/direct/01/ -- 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/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] FW: [Mearnsbirdclub] Golden Eagle back at Storm King Mtn.
Today in Orange County... To: mearnsbirdc...@yahoogroups.com From: gerapa2...@yahoo.com Date: Sat, 12 Dec 2009 01:49:33 + Subject: [Mearnsbirdclub] Golden Eagle back at Storm King Mtn. Seen today from the Route 9W scenic parking lot at Storm King Mountain: 5 Am. Crows, 3 Canada Geese, 1 Downy WP, 1 Peregrine and 1 majestic Golden Eagle!! Good birding. Gerhard __._,_.___ Reply to sender | Reply to group Messages in this topic (1) Recent Activity: New Files 1 Visit Your Group Start a New Topic MARKETPLACE Going Green: Your Yahoo! Groups resource for green living Going Green: Your Yahoo! Groups resource for green living Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use . __,_._,___ _ Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/171222985/direct/01/ -- 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/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
RE: [nysbirds-l] Nelson's Sparrow
Hi All, I observed the previously reported Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow this morning from 9:45-10:30 am. Curt McDermott > CC: nYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu > From: p...@netstep.net > Subject: [nysbirds-l] Nelson's Sparrow > Date: Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:38:48 -0400 > To: midhudsonbi...@yahoogroups.com > > Mark Dedea and I found a Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow this morning > at Southlands Horse Farm, just south of Rhinebeck, Duchess Co. We had > no camera so we called Gene McGarry who came all the way out to get > photos of the bird. I've posted one on my Flickr site. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/peterschoenberger/ > > Southlands is located just south of Rhinebeck on Rt. 9. It is on the > west side of Rt.9. It is open to the public. The bird seems to be > pretty faithful to the drainage ditch that runs perpendicular to the > main farm road that is behind the barn. You can find the drainage > ditch by locating the line of cattails that grow along the ditch. We > also found 4 Vesper Sparrows, well over 30 Pipits, and a few Fox > Sparrows. > Good luck if you go looking! > Peter Schoenberger, Woodstock > > -- > > 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/maillist.html > 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html > > Please submit your observations to eBird: > http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ > > -- _ Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/171222985/direct/01/ -- 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/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Benedict Park, Montgomery, NY
Benedict Park, where many enjoyed the nesting Sedge Wren and
Grasshopper Sparrows this summer, is also a great fall birding spot. The Edgar
A. Mearns Bird Club held it's annual Fall sparrow field trip there yesterday
and spied the following;
Song Sparrow
Savannah Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
White-crowned Sparrow (many!)
Swamp Sparrow
Lincoln's Sparrow (3)
Vesper Sparrow (1)
Field Sparrow
Chipping Sparrow
Junco
We were also treated by a passing Peregrine. In the past, this his been the
most reliable place in Orange for Vesper and Lincolns and has produced
Grasshopper, Fox and Clay-colored as well. If you come for the sparrow's,
don't miss the fields past the main parking lot and over the hill, where paths
have been mowed through the fields, just for us.
Good Birding,
Curt McDermott
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RE: [nysbirds-l] Swainson's hawk dark or light morph?
Hi all, I found the bird to best resemble the intermediate juvenile as seen in Sibley. good Birding, Curt McDermott Date: Fri, 9 Oct 2009 14:47:09 -0700 From: troubleinshangri...@yahoo.com Subject: [nysbirds-l] Swainson's hawk dark or light morph? To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu I just realized that the hawk looks more like a dark morph juvenile that a light morph. Do others agree? it is very dark on the undersides and has a fairly dark head. The light morph juvenile doesn't have these traits. If it is that's even more of a find since the dark morphs are very uncommon. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Field Biologist & Eco-tour Leader 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131 Phone: (914) 337-1229; Cell: (914) 886-5124; Fax: (914) 771-8036 "When the last individual of a race of living things breathes no more, another heaven and another earth must pass before such a one can be again..." - William Beebe, first Curator of Birds, Bronx Zoo "Crikey! Have a look at that!" - Steve Irwin, The Crocodile Hunter "Just like the white winged dove sings a song, sounds like she's singing whoo, baby...whoo...said whoo" - Stephanie L. Nicks, Edge of 17, Bella Donna _ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/171222986/direct/01/ -- 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/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Orange County Birding 9/12
Orange County Birding 9/12/09 Skinners Lane, Pine Island: 1 Hudsonian Godwit 9 American Golden Plover Oil City Rd., Pine Island: 1 Hudsonian Godwit (same bird?) 3 Stilt Sandpiper 1 SB Dowitcher Hoeffner Farm, Montgomery: 20 Lesser Yellowlegs 30+ Least Sandpiper 3 Semipalmated Sandpiper 1 Semipalmated Plover 4 Pectoral sandpiper 1 Stilt Sandpiper Stewart State Forest, Montgomery: Parula Warbler Black-throated Green Warbler 1 Philadelphia Vireo 1 Mourning Warbler Observers: Rob Stone, Wayne Hall, Curt McDermott _ Ready for Fall shows? Use Bing to find helpful ratings and reviews on digital tv's. http://www.bing.com/shopping/search?q=digital+tv's&form=MSHNCB&publ=WLHMTAG&crea=TEXT_MSHNCB_Vertical_Shopping_DigitalTVs_1x1 -- 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 observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] ORange County Highlights 8/30/09
Today on Skinners Ln. in Pine Island the following were present: 20+ Am. Golden Plover 2 Black-bellied Plover 2 Buff-breasted Sandpiper 7- BAIRD'S SANDPIPER Curt McDermott _ Hotmail® is up to 70% faster. Now good news travels really fast. http://windowslive.com/online/hotmail?ocid=PID23391::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HYGN_faster:082009 -- 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 observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] NJ Swallow-taileed Kite/ Orange county Shorebirds.
Hi All, The Swallow-tailed Kite continued today at the Wallkill NWR about 5 mi. south of the NYS line. The bird was first found perched today on a snag where it was observed for about an hour. In late morning, the bird took flight and continued hunting throughout the day providing great views. This is the fourth consecutive day the bird has been observed. Although I would love to have viewed the bird 5 mi. to the north, it is certainly a wonderful sight anywhere. Shore-birding has picked up this past week or so in Orange County, with the following highlights: 8/17 Pond on Goodwill Rd. Montgomery, NY: 1-American Golden Plover 2-Pectoral Sandpiper 1-White-rumped Sandpiper 1- Semi-palm Plover 8/22 Skinners Lane, Pine Island, NY: 1-Sanderling in with 30 Least sandpipers 8/23 Skinners Ln: 1-Sanderling 2- Red-necked Phalarope 5- American Golden Plover 8/25 Psych Ponds, Rt 17m Goshen: 1- Baird's Sandpiper 8/28 Pine Island Turf Nursery: 1-Baird's Sandpiper 1-Upland sandpiper 8/29 Skinners lane: 2-Baird's Sandpiper 2-Buff Breasted Sandpiper 30+ A. Golden Plover 6 Black-bellied Plover 8/29 Oil City Rd: 1 Red-necked Phalarope Contributors: Rob Stone, John Haas, Dennis Murphy, Ken McDermott, Curt McDermott Good Birding, Curt McDermott _ Hotmail® is up to 70% faster. Now good news travels really fast. http://windowslive.com/online/hotmail?ocid=PID23391::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HYGN_faster:082009 -- 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 observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
RE: [nysbirds-l] Montgomery Sedge Wren
Hi All, I'm very glad that so many of you have been able to enjoy the Montgomery Sedge Wren and I hope that this continues. I understand that the bird does not offer long clear looks with great frequency but speak from experience when I say that patience here, will pay off. Recently there has been enough foot traffic through the high grass leading to the nesting area that there is now a clearly beaten down path. Once again, please give this bird a wide birth and exercise patients while viewing from a distance. Additionally, the area north of the path (nest area) has been annexed by the DEC to allow these birds an undisturbed nesting site. I strongly advise against venturing from the mowed path. With the appropriate consideration, we should shortly enjoy multiple Sedge Wrens. Good Birding, Curt McDermott > To: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu > From: p...@netstep.net > Subject: [nysbirds-l] Montgomery Sedge Wren > Date: Sat, 1 Aug 2009 15:21:09 -0400 > > Finally got around to see the Montgomery Sedge Wren today. Saw it > carrying food . It popped up many times for good views. > Peter Schoenberger, Woodstock > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/peterschoenberger/ > > -- > 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 observations to eBird: > http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ > -- _ Express your personality in color! Preview and select themes for Hotmail®. http://www.windowslive-hotmail.com/LearnMore/personalize.aspx?ocid=PID23391::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HYGN_express:082009 -- 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 observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
RE: [nysbirds-l] Montgomery Sedge Wren
Hi All, I'm very glad that so many of you have been able to enjoy the Montgomery Sedge Wren and I hope that this continues. I understand that the bird does not offer long clear looks with great frequency but speak from experience when I say that patience here, will pay off. Recently there has been enough foot traffic through the high grass leading to the nesting area that there is now a clearly beaten down path. Once again, please give this bird a wide birth and exercise patients while viewing from a distance. Additionally, the area north of the path (nest area) has been annexed by the DEC to allow these birds an undisturbed nesting site. I strongly advise against venturing from the mowed path. With the appropriate consideration, we should shortly enjoy multiple Sedge Wrens. Good Birding, Curt McDermott > To: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu > From: p...@netstep.net > Subject: [nysbirds-l] Montgomery Sedge Wren > Date: Sat, 1 Aug 2009 15:21:09 -0400 > > Finally got around to see the Montgomery Sedge Wren today. Saw it > carrying food . It popped up many times for good views. > Peter Schoenberger, Woodstock > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/peterschoenberger/ > > -- > 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 observations to eBird: > http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ > -- _ Get your vacation photos on your phone! http://windowsliveformobile.com/en-us/photos/default.aspx?&OCID=0809TL-HM -- 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 observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
