[nysbirds-l] Roseate Spoonbill Orange County, NY

I viewed/photographed a Roseate Spoonbill (flyover only) at the Wallkill River NWR (NY)last night shortly after 8:00pm. The entire flight was over the New York portion of the refuge only.The Spoonbill flew west to northeast and over the treeline (Liberty Corners Road) and was not relocated.I

[nysbirds-l] Roseate Spoonbill Orange County, NY

I viewed/photographed a Roseate Spoonbill (flyover only) at the Wallkill River NWR (NY)last night shortly after 8:00pm. The entire flight was over the New York portion of the refuge only.The Spoonbill flew west to northeast and over the treeline (Liberty Corners Road) and was not relocated.I

Re: [nysbirds-l] Ferruginous Hawk and another state first

This owl has been around for over a year.I have mating GHOW nest in nearby BBA (was told by resident) after mating season.I have not seen this owl with mate.Unfortunately, haven’t posting site or photos of this owl because of problems with photographers.I was just harassed by trespassing

Re: [nysbirds-l] Ferruginous Hawk and another state first

This owl has been around for over a year.I have mating GHOW nest in nearby BBA (was told by resident) after mating season.I have not seen this owl with mate.Unfortunately, haven’t posting site or photos of this owl because of problems with photographers.I was just harassed by trespassing

Re: [nysbirds-l] Ferruginous Hawk Jan 23rd?

No. Linda Scrima Sent from the all new Aol app for iOS On Saturday, January 23, 2021, 7:41 AM, Jarvis Shirky wrote: Good Morning, Any sightings of the Ferruginous Hawk near Celery Ave/Cedar Swamp Road/Onion Ave so far today?   Any leads MUCH appreciated Thank you!   Jarvis

Re: [nysbirds-l] Ferruginous Hawk Jan 23rd?

No. Linda Scrima Sent from the all new Aol app for iOS On Saturday, January 23, 2021, 7:41 AM, Jarvis Shirky wrote: Good Morning, Any sightings of the Ferruginous Hawk near Celery Ave/Cedar Swamp Road/Onion Ave so far today?   Any leads MUCH appreciated Thank you!   Jarvis

[nysbirds-l] Private/Public Roads re: Ferruginous Hawk

Please excuse this if it  is a dupilcate message, as I do not think the original message sent. I just spoke to the Orange County Highway Dept.I asked how would “sightseers” know what roads are public and what roads are private.He said: blue street signs are private, green street signs are

[nysbirds-l] Private/Public Roads re: Ferruginous Hawk

Please excuse this if it  is a dupilcate message, as I do not think the original message sent. I just spoke to the Orange County Highway Dept.I asked how would “sightseers” know what roads are public and what roads are private.He said: blue street signs are private, green street signs are

Re: [nysbirds-l] Possible Ferruginous Hawk Orange co.

I just spoke to the Orange County Highway Dept.I asked how would “sightseers” know what roads are public and what roads are private.He said: blue street signs are private, green street signs are public. i then asked him if “sightseers” could drive on private roads to see the scenery. His answer

Re: [nysbirds-l] Possible Ferruginous Hawk Orange co.

I just spoke to the Orange County Highway Dept.I asked how would “sightseers” know what roads are public and what roads are private.He said: blue street signs are private, green street signs are public. i then asked him if “sightseers” could drive on private roads to see the scenery. His answer

Re: [nysbirds-l] Wallkill/liberty loop trail issues currently

While I am unsure why Patrick posted this to the entire group, I thought that I would quickly address a few things he brought up: The refuge workers are working from home, short staffed, and limited budget, so signage probably will not be going up any time soon. Has any one been to a Federal

Re: [nysbirds-l] Wallkill/liberty loop trail issues currently

While I am unsure why Patrick posted this to the entire group, I thought that I would quickly address a few things he brought up: The refuge workers are working from home, short staffed, and limited budget, so signage probably will not be going up any time soon. Has any one been to a Federal

[nysbirds-l] Birding Access Black dirt

Please note: that birding the farm formally known as the Warren Sod Farm (now known as the Sunflower Valley Farm) hasbeen *RESTRICTED* since last year and is not accessible to birders.  I have had conversations with the owner and he wanted me to pass along this information.To my knowledge there

[nysbirds-l] Birding Access Black dirt

Please note: that birding the farm formally known as the Warren Sod Farm (now known as the Sunflower Valley Farm) hasbeen *RESTRICTED* since last year and is not accessible to birders.  I have had conversations with the owner and he wanted me to pass along this information.To my knowledge there

[nysbirds-l] Birding the Black Dirt Region, Orange County

Please note: that birding the farm formally known as the Warren Sod Farm (now known as the Sunflower Valley Farm) hasbeen *RESTRICTED* since last year and is not accessible to birders.  I have had conversations with the owner and he wanted me to pass along this information.To my knowledge there

[nysbirds-l] Birding the Black Dirt Region, Orange County

Please note: that birding the farm formally known as the Warren Sod Farm (now known as the Sunflower Valley Farm) hasbeen *RESTRICTED* since last year and is not accessible to birders.  I have had conversations with the owner and he wanted me to pass along this information.To my knowledge there

[nysbirds-l] Western Kingbird Croton: YES 8/24

Just as we entered landfill from ball field, we saw Western Kingbird in tree line. It did fly down and perch  in landfill 9:15. Sent from AOL Mobile Mail Get the new AOL app: mail.mobile.aol.com On Sunday, August 18, 2019, Adrian Burke  wrote: Western Kingbird was present (may very well still

[nysbirds-l] Western Kingbird Croton: YES 8/24

Just as we entered landfill from ball field, we saw Western Kingbird in tree line. It did fly down and perch  in landfill 9:15. Sent from AOL Mobile Mail Get the new AOL app: mail.mobile.aol.com On Sunday, August 18, 2019, Adrian Burke  wrote: Western Kingbird was present (may very well still

Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: [JERSEYBI] Say's Phoebe reported from Wallkill (but on NY side)

The Say’s Phoebe is being seen at the Winding Waters trail off off OIl City Rd. This part of the Wallkill Refuge is down the road from the LIberty Loop. It has its own parking lot, and the entire trail is in NY. Scope views from a short walk from the parking lot. Linda Scrima Sent from AOL

Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: [JERSEYBI] Say's Phoebe reported from Wallkill (but on NY side)

The Say’s Phoebe is being seen at the Winding Waters trail off off OIl City Rd. This part of the Wallkill Refuge is down the road from the LIberty Loop. It has its own parking lot, and the entire trail is in NY. Scope views from a short walk from the parking lot. Linda Scrima Sent from AOL

[nysbirds-l] Cattle Egret Relocated Liberty @ Liberty Marsh (NY)

The previously reported Cattle Egret reported by Jim Hayes this morning has been relocated tonight. It flew in from the south, headed north over the Oil City Rd Liberty Loop platform and landed in the field by the hunting platform. It then circled back over the platform, and landed (in NY), east

[nysbirds-l] Cattle Egret Relocated Liberty @ Liberty Marsh (NY)

The previously reported Cattle Egret reported by Jim Hayes this morning has been relocated tonight. It flew in from the south, headed north over the Oil City Rd Liberty Loop platform and landed in the field by the hunting platform. It then circled back over the platform, and landed (in NY), east

Re: [nysbirds-l] Black Dirt - Wallkill

Dear Steve/ NYSBIRDS, Re: Canadian (or Northern) RTHA seen in the Black Dirt Region- there have been a few sightings reported. I recently been reporting a Northern RTHA (Abietcola) at the Wallkill River NWR (Sussex County portion of the Refuge) over the last few weeks. I have seen this

Re: [nysbirds-l] Black Dirt - Wallkill

Dear Steve/ NYSBIRDS, Re: Canadian (or Northern) RTHA seen in the Black Dirt Region- there have been a few sightings reported. I recently been reporting a Northern RTHA (Abietcola) at the Wallkill River NWR (Sussex County portion of the Refuge) over the last few weeks. I have seen this

Re: [nysbirds-l] Pine Island Missionlands Road, Warwick.NY

Hi Bill and the NY Listserv~ My reply to your post was to ask you to avoid confrontation. This man seems to be an anomaly, most of the Black Dirt farmers are super nice, and in my humble opinion, super patient with the influx of birders and photographers during the different bird migrating

Re: [nysbirds-l] Pine Island Missionlands Road, Warwick.NY

Hi Bill and the NY Listserv~ My reply to your post was to ask you to avoid confrontation. This man seems to be an anomaly, most of the Black Dirt farmers are super nice, and in my humble opinion, super patient with the influx of birders and photographers during the different bird migrating

Re: [nysbirds-l] Pine Island

In all the time that I have been birding Missionland, I have only had this experience once- with the same individual (at least by the description of the truck). I avoided confrontation, and said that I was leaving. One of the farmers who owns property on Missionland stops to talk to me each

Re: [nysbirds-l] Pine Island

In all the time that I have been birding Missionland, I have only had this experience once- with the same individual (at least by the description of the truck). I avoided confrontation, and said that I was leaving. One of the farmers who owns property on Missionland stops to talk to me each

[nysbirds-l] White Pelican- Montezuma

White Pelican at Benning Marsh Montezuma, this morning. Have photos. Linda Scrima Sent from AOL Mobile Mail Get the new AOL app: mail.mobile.aol.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] White Pelican- Montezuma

White Pelican at Benning Marsh Montezuma, this morning. Have photos. Linda Scrima Sent from AOL Mobile Mail Get the new AOL app: mail.mobile.aol.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] White Ibis- Yes Orange County

7/17/17 Thunder/lightning storm stakeout in car at Wickham Lake, Warwick tonight. 5 White Ibis flew over car, and flew past yesterday's perch in treeline. Ibis circled back past perch a few minutes later, but kept going. Took documentary photo through car windshield. The rain was too heavy and

[nysbirds-l] White Ibis- Yes Orange County

7/17/17 Thunder/lightning storm stakeout in car at Wickham Lake, Warwick tonight. 5 White Ibis flew over car, and flew past yesterday's perch in treeline. Ibis circled back past perch a few minutes later, but kept going. Took documentary photo through car windshield. The rain was too heavy and

Re: [nysbirds-l] Iceland Gulls on Staten Island

Happy New Year! I have lived on SI most of my life, but now I am off the Island and traveling to visit family today. I would like to see the Iceland Gulls on Front Street (if they are still around). Because my family thinks that I am only visiting them, I would like to make a quick pitstop

Re: [nysbirds-l] Iceland Gulls on Staten Island

Happy New Year! I have lived on SI most of my life, but now I am off the Island and traveling to visit family today. I would like to see the Iceland Gulls on Front Street (if they are still around). Because my family thinks that I am only visiting them, I would like to make a quick pitstop

[nysbirds-l] Bullock's Oriole- Recent sightings???

Trying to schedule a trip to see the Bullock's Oriole? Was it seen today? Is there any consistent time it has been seen? Any recent info/update would be appreciated. Thanks, Linda Scrima Sent from AOL Mobile Mail Get the new AOL app: mail.mobile.aol.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Bullock's Oriole- Recent sightings???

Trying to schedule a trip to see the Bullock's Oriole? Was it seen today? Is there any consistent time it has been seen? Any recent info/update would be appreciated. Thanks, Linda Scrima Sent from AOL Mobile Mail Get the new AOL app: mail.mobile.aol.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon- Orange County, NY

I was able to view a perched Gyrfalcon from the platform at the Wallkill National Wildlife Preserve tonight, at sunset. It was distant, but was flushed by several Northern Harriers and then the Gyrfalcon flew towards me. I have pictures for documentary purposes. I recommend scopes/binoculars

[nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon- Orange County, NY

I was able to view a perched Gyrfalcon from the platform at the Wallkill National Wildlife Preserve tonight, at sunset. It was distant, but was flushed by several Northern Harriers and then the Gyrfalcon flew towards me. I have pictures for documentary purposes. I recommend scopes/binoculars

Re: [nysbirds-l] Dark morph redtail

I relocated the Western RTHA today in the Black Dirt Region, Orange County, NY. It flew in and perched and then flew off, and I was not able to relocate. I have pictures and received confirmation on the ID. It covered Black Dirt (Flew in from RT 1 and flew in past sod farms). Linda Scrima

Re: [nysbirds-l] Dark morph redtail

I relocated the Western RTHA today in the Black Dirt Region, Orange County, NY. It flew in and perched and then flew off, and I was not able to relocate. I have pictures and received confirmation on the ID. It covered Black Dirt (Flew in from RT 1 and flew in past sod farms). Linda Scrima