[nysbirds-l] Snowy Egrets

Always pleased at what I regard a sign of Spring really beginning, I found 8 Snowy Egret in the Terrell River Preserve, Center Moriches, Suffolk County. Admittedly, they were huddled on a leeward shoreline to escape the rather cool breeze, but they were there, as were a pair of Osprey; they, t

[nysbirds-l] Hooded Warbler at Quogue Wildlife Refuge

Seen at around 1400 in the tangled cluster of trees just east of the spillway platform, best seen from a short distance down the curvy boardwalk. Not vocalizing at all, making it hard for us to find him. The Refuge is located in East Quogue, Suffolk County. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://ww

[nysbirds-l] Wertheim Bald Eagle Pair

Much to the displeasure of the Osprey at the Wertheim Preserve, Shirley, Suffolk County, the pair of adult Bald Eagles are much in evidence along Carman’s River there. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://ww

[nysbirds-l] Radar

Are there any radar watchers out there tonight? If so, can you characterize the image over central Suffolk at around 2330> -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConf

Re: [nysbirds-l] Radar

Thank you sir! For reference, should anyone come out to investigate, the thin, red lines on the radar display, where the image faded, are local main north-south routes; reading east-to-west; William Floyd Parkway Route 46LIE Exit 68 Medford Avenue Route 112 LIE

Re: [nysbirds-l] Radar

Then I’ll add; Sagtikos / Sunken Meadow Parkway, LIE Exit 53. -- 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/ny

Re: [nysbirds-l] Radar

I can’t say what’s “best”. I check weather at NWS - National Mosaic Enhanced Radar Image: Full Resolution Loop anyway, so an occasional bird event is just a plus. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.

Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: MAINE Bl-br. Albatross photo'd... [7/24]

For what it may be worth, the ferry landing in Vinalhaven, Maine, is here; http://tinyurl.com/nc2tsn Which of many locations bearing the name, "seal", is the relevant one is beyond me at the moment. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.Northea

Re: [nysbirds-l] Fw: [OneidaBirds] Snowy Owl

I'm convinced I need a new calendar; clearly, mine's broken! http://tinyurl.com/meo3nn -- 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 ob

Re: [nysbirds-l] NY visitor needs birding suggestions- Jamaica Bay

An experiment, then; comments welcome; http://tinyurl.com/m5c787 -- 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:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Visiting Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

Notice, too, that this map is characterized, "public". As such, you can set the Google Maps Search window to "Show search options", and then within the options window you can set the option, "user-created content". Then you can search for things by name. If for some reason you don't have

Re: [nysbirds-l] Northern NJ Swallow-tailed Kite

Google Maps points here; http://tinyurl.com/lwo8d9 -- 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.or

Re: [nysbirds-l] FWD: (CONNECTICUT) - N. Wheatear, 9/5

Not clear as to the exact location of the sighting, but the airport is here; Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Temporary archive: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit yo

Re: [nysbirds-l] Northern Wheatear in CT- YES

Instructions for locating this bird remain distressingly unclear, with details only locals might recognize. None the less, it would appear that the fence involved is here, marked by the green arrow, paralleling Great Meadow Road, marked with the red pointer; 41.163180, -73.130718 - Google M

Re: [nysbirds-l] Northern Wheatear in CT- YES

An improved position from a report for today, September 6th. The satellite photo is old — on the order of two years so — and currently the group of parking areas is occupied with a good deal of construction material and equipment; 41.163368, -73.130480 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List In

Re: [nysbirds-l] (New Jersey) a N. Wheatear continues, 9/16

Note that the park map is almost upside down with respect to the compass; DeKorte Park - Google Maps -- 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/maillis

Re: [nysbirds-l] ***WHITE IBIS*** - Tonawanda WMA, Niagara County (small corr...

43.11621,-78.481908 - Google Maps -- 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 submi

Re: [nysbirds-l] (Massachusetts) F.-t. Flycatcher continues 10/1

The Elm tree mentioned in the posting is here; 41.88267, -69.995323 - Google Maps -- 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://bird

Re: [nysbirds-l] FW: [HMBirds] Red Phalarope on Hudson at Fort Miller, Washington County

The location in question. Curiously enough, the author would have you turn left onto Harris Road, which would be west if you were northbound; the parenthetical "east" is correct, and that's a right turn. Untitled - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/N

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

A bridge near Whitby, Ontario, Canada; 43.856336,-78.932039 - Google Maps -- 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

Re: [nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon- Centerport (Suffolk Co.)

The pond in question. Inexplicably, Google has labeled it with the name of the larger pond to the east. The "Tung Ting" appellation stems from the name of a restaurant once situated there. Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.Nor

Re: [nysbirds-l] out-of-range & out-of-state ( N.H. Bell's Vireo)

Google continues to tinker with the workings of its map routine, and it currently is not possible to send a working link to a map with a location marked. If , however, you insert the following coordinates into the map search window, you'll get a map of Odiorne Point State Park in New Hamps

Re: [nysbirds-l] Smith's Point, L.I. Birds, Monday, Oct. 5th

I find I can get around the awkwardness Google has introduced in this manner; Violet Cove Marina can be marked by clicking the link below, and then clicking "Search Maps" on the resulting map. 40.746676,-72.850819 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYS

Re: [nysbirds-l] out-of-range & out-of-state ( N.H. Bell's Vireo)

Reworking my previous post on the matter, click the link below, and then click "Search Maps" on the display. 43.045319, -70.714027 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1) http://www.ma

Re: [nysbirds-l] Swainson's Hawk - New Baltimore, Greene County

Until Google resolves its most recent "improvement, I'm stuck with some awkwardness; click the link, and then, when the map appears, click, "Search Maps". The Sunoco station on 9W, at exit 21B of Route 87; 42.395319,-73.829241 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBi

Re: [nysbirds-l] Swainson's Hawk - New Baltimore, Greene County

Stung again by Google Maps! The Sunoco station is actually here (same instructions); 42.393449,-73.82967 - Google Maps Thanks to Will Raup for the correction! -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Swainson's Hawk - Thursday evening - YES & forecast

Combining recent location information data; Greene Hawk - Google Maps -- 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

Re: [nysbirds-l] [Massachusetts] Brown-chested Martin

Apparent location at which to "park and walk in'; 41.967404,-70.887533 - Google Maps -- 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://b

Re: [nysbirds-l] (Mass.) Brown-chested Martin; & (Delaware) poss. Tropical Kingbird, 10/13

The intersection of Wilkerson Road and Prime Hook Road — curiously, Google does not include "Beach" in the name of the latter; 38.854936,-75.2445 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Crown Point, Essex County NY bridge (to VT) CLOSED

Ferry landing at Essex, New York, ferry visible in satellite photo; 44.310856,-73.351191 - Google Maps -- 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/maillis

Re: [nysbirds-l] Crown Point, Essex County NY bridge (to VT) CLOSED

Ferry landing at McNeil Cove, near Charlotte, Vermont; 44.301631,-73.297026 - Google Maps -- 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) htt

Re: [nysbirds-l] possible exotic

Lots of pond up there, but this one seems to fit the distance callout; 43.212112,-73.783536 - Google Maps -- 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/mail

Re: [nysbirds-l] further directions for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, Wayne Co. 10/25

The improved directions suggest a location; 43.044453,-76.721005 - Google Maps -- 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://birding

Re: [nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose Suffolk County Long Island

Sunken Meadow State Park, ball fields marked; 40.909969,-73.253553 - Google Maps -- 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://birdi

Re: [nysbirds-l] Ontario, Canada: Phainopepla

Marking the intersection of Avondale Boulevard and Addington Crescent; 43.70662,-79.708423 - Google Maps -- 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/maill

Re: [nysbirds-l] Eurasian Collared Doves (3) - Hilton, NY (Monroe County)

What I believe is the sixth pole east of the intersection of Curtis Road and Route 259; 43.310659,-77.789753 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds

Re: [nysbirds-l] New Jersey: IVORY GULL in Cape May 11/27

The Lobster House in Cape May; Google Maps -- 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 Pl

Re: [nysbirds-l] Juvenile Ivory Gull at Cape May - Extralimital

Entrance to the Bree-Zee-Lee Yacht Basin in Cape May; 38.956893,-74.884577 - Google Maps -- 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:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Sandhill Crane - Dune Rd, East Quogue

Dockers; Google Maps -- 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 obser

Re: [nysbirds-l] Summer Tanager west of Rochester

How Google responds to the given address; 516 Colby Street Spencerport NY - Google Maps -- 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:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Dunkirk Avocet 12/12/09

Suggested observation location; 42.487177,-79.34537 - Google Maps -- 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/mai

[nysbirds-l] Manorville Tundra Swans

The 4 Tundra Swans mentioned by Carl Starace yesterday were present at the same location today at 1400. It appears to be a small family; two adults and two juveniles. 40.857152,-72.816111 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.No

Re: [nysbirds-l] Tundra Swans near Manorville, Long Island

An excellent photo on the libirding website shows the pair of adults in a lush, green locale. The nearby Swan Lake Golf Course would be worth checking. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1) http:/

Re: [nysbirds-l] Black Guillemot continues in Southampton, L.I.

40.917177,-72.452023 - Google Maps -- 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 subm

Re: [nysbirds-l] Trumpeter Swans, Upper Lake, Yaphank, Suffolk County

It does indeed appear that "our" pair of Trumpeter Swans have returned; they were visible today at around 1000 hours, resting on the edge of the ice. Their position was such as to provide decent view from the parking lot of Millhouse Inn on the southwest corner of the lake and even a slig

Re: [nysbirds-l] Dovekie at Great River NY

With able assistance from David Klauber, I mark the location thus; 40.713733,-73.147469 - Google Maps -- 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.

[nysbirds-l] Yaphank Trumpeter Swans

In keeping with the notion of continuity, I note the pair of Trumpeter Swan are still present on the ice of Upper Yaphank Lake, much to the displeasure of the resident Mute cob. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsR

Re: [nysbirds-l] Fw: Calverton Grasslands, Suffolk, Co.

There's nothing to wonder about; EPCAL has made a forward step. The gate at the north end of the middle taxiway is now kept open, so now traffic from Route 25 can go directly to the center of the cluster of businesses by going straight through the grassland. Soon enough, they'll be able

Re: [nysbirds-l] Northern Hawk Owl - Clinton County (14 Feb 2010)

With excellent guidance from Tom Johnson, I mark the tree he mentioned (the green arrow); 44.99426,-73.422377 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds

Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: Ivory Gull in Toronto, Ontario

Curiously, while it's called Cherry Beach, the park is called Clarke Baech Park; 43.63679,-79.344764 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornel

Re: [nysbirds-l] Continuing MA Barnacle Goose

The pond specified; 42.160536,-73.411422 - Google Maps -- 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/NY

Re: [nysbirds-l] Sandhill Cranes Suffolk Co

In hopes they stay around; 40.90669,-72.38014 - Google Maps -- 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/mailinglis

Re: [nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: Cattle Egret near Montauk

41.005026,-72.022269 - Google Maps -- 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

Re: [nysbirds-l] Prothonotory Warbler - Northport, Suffolk County

Parking near Fuch's Pond; 40.916971,-73.332163 - Google Maps -- 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/mailingli

Re: [nysbirds-l] HOODED WARBLER. Suffolk Greenbelt trail

The south side of Veteran's Highway has a very accommodating shoulder, and, in deference to the Long Island Greenbelt Trail, there's a crosswalk marked. Even so, follow John's advice; traffic is fast, so be careful! -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re: [nysbirds-l] Kentucky Warbler at Rockerfeller State Park Westchester

Not easy to see the connecting trail in all the cover, but the area is marked (green arrow); 41.106798,-73.841933 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysb

Re: [nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite back again in Town of Root, Montgomery County

For openers, then, the intersection of Donato and Mapleton; 42.830597,-74.521637 - Google Maps -- 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)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite back again in Town of Root, Montgomery County

Actual observation point; 42.827607,-74.519384 - Google Maps -- 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/mailingli

Re: [nysbirds-l] EQuogue Chuck-will's-widow -Yes, WHBeach Whip-poor-will,Yes

Chuck-wills-widow; 40.844607,-72.591919 - Google Maps Whip-poor-will; 40.843207,-72.65137 - Google Maps -- 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/maill

Re: [nysbirds-l] Chuck-will's-widow

Another Chuck-wills-widow! Here's the intersection of Widow Gavits Road and Sprig Tree Path; 40.967494,-72.292279 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nys

[nysbirds-l] Nissaquogue Bank Swallows

The little colony in the bluffs of the David Weld Preserve has doubled in number from last season, at least to this unskilled census-taker; 12 today, 6 last year. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES

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