[nysbirds-l] Rockland Co., 3/9
Tuesday, 9 March 2010 Over Hook Mountain, near Nyack, Rockland County this afternoon, fly-by Tree Swallow ... and some vulture movements including 5 Black & at least a dozen Turkey Vultures. The latter have also been moving past NYC, or at least Manhattan in recent days along with some other expected early-movers, mainly red-winged blackbirds, grackles, and waterfowl. A further report from Manhattan in a few days if / when there's more to mention. Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- 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] Raven nest in Queens
Johnny Lawrenson, a Kew Gardens naturalist, mentioned that Common Ravens were regular in his neighborhood and had nested last year. He provided the exact location and I went and checked it out today, and, sure enough, within seconds of arrival, a Common Raven flew over vocalizing and a second raven flew in to and sat on a nest. The first bird disappeared but the second bird stayed on the nest for the ten minutes that me, my partner Daisy, and our infant son Desmond stuck around. So far as I know this is a first breeding record for Long Island/New York City/Kingbird Region 10 (the BBA shows none south of Westchester). I don't think it would be wise to give the exact location of a nest, especially of such a rare breeder for the region. I was so skeptical of the initial report (sorry Johnny!) that I did not bring my camera and digiscoping rig with me today but I will certainly be heading back over tomorrow to get pictures (and I will be monitoring the nest to see if it succeeds). Good Birding, Corey Finger http://1birds.com __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- 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] Smith's Point, L.I .Some" FOS" BIRDS, March 9th
Hello All,Ah,the warmer winds do blow. Along the median I had a FOS Killdeer. On the hike towards Moriches Inlet I found these birds on the ocean- 4 Northern Gannet, 5 Horned Grebe, 7 Redthroated Loon, 1 Common Loon, several Longtailed Duck, 2 Whitewinged Scoter and 65 Sanderling.On the bay side of "Burma Road", I had a FOS pair of Ringnecked Pheasant, 250+ Brant, 32 Bufflehead, 6 Black Duck, 25 Redbreasted Merganser, 2 Northern Harrier, 5 Yellowrumped Warbler,many Song Sparrow,4 Slatecolored Junco, 5 American Robin, 10 Boat Tailed Grackle, 15 Common Grackle, and 21 Redwinged Blackbirds.Over on the mainland side at Smith Point Marina I found a Cooper's Hawk, and 2 FOS American Oystercatchers.Good March Birding, Carl Starace -- 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] Sullivan County - Bashakill - GOLDEN EAGLE
Yesterday at 3 pm I discovered an immature GOLDEN EAGLE off Haven Road at the Bashakill. It swooped in from the pines near the Pine Boat Launch and joined several immature Bald Eagles on the ice. I was able to reach a number of birders and about a dozen came to see this cooperative bird. It put on a great show over the next hour and a half. At 4:30pm the bird soared high and seemed to disappear over the ridge to the north west. This morning I returned to the Bash early, hoping for more great birds. There is an abundance of waterfowl (12 species) and the morning passerine flight was impressive. As I watched half a dozen immature Bald Eagles on the ice just off Haven Road, I was very surprised to see the immature GOLDEN EAGLE join them. I watched the bird for half an hour, calling several people to let them know it was still present. Many people came through the course of the day. The Golden was seen off and on all day, with good looks by all who were present. Late this afternoon, it suddenly appeared again just before 3:30. It flew all around the Bash for about 10 minutes when we suddenly lost sight of it. Many photos were obtained both yesterday and today. It was seen by at least twenty people today. I would suggest that anyone interested in trying for this bird come early in the morning. It may repeat its performance on the ice again at that time. Good luck if you try. John Haas -- 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] New Paltz Hawks
New Paltz, NY 9 Mar Joe Giunta, Pat Jones and I (Sy Schiff) went to New Paltz this morning. We easily found the tree, but no hawk was to be seen. We continued east and located a RED-SHOULDER HAWK in a tree on the north side; returning west we found a very, very pale RED-TAIL HAWK perched on on a high voltage transmission line structure to the west of the target tree, also on the north side. Based on earlier posts today, I would think we found the bird and it ain't what we hoped it would be. Returning home, we stopped by the Yellow-headed Blackbird site.The bird was last reported there on Saturday 6 Mar.. Sy -- 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] Caumsett State Park birds
3/8/10 - Caumsett State Park, Lloyd Harbor, Suffolk Co., NY Time: 1pm to 4pm Observers: Andrew Block, Mark Schwartz, Zachary Schwartz 4 Brants several Canvasback several Greater Scaup several Buffleheads many American Black Ducks several Mallards 3 American Wigeons several American Goldeneyes several Red-breasted Mergs 60+ Canada Geese 2 Great Cormorants 1 Red-tailed Hawk 5 Eastern Bluebirds several American Robins 4 White-breasted Nuthatches 5 Tufted Titmice 4 Black-capped Chickadees 2 Downy Woodepckers 1 Hairy Woodpecker 1 Northern Flicker 2 Red-bellied Woodpecker 20 Red-winged Blackbirds 3 American Goldfinches 7 Dark-eyed Juncos several White-throated Sparrows 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 -- 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] gyr- NO new paltz
I apologize a million times Peter schoenberger called to tell me the gyr is a leucistic red tail!! excuse me as I wipe the egg off my face... I'll try not to be so hasty next time... Christine Guarino On Tuesday, March 9, 2010, wrote: > Thanks! Work really puts a cramp on our hobby! I have a conference call at > 10- don't know if I can make it. > Thanks for the great sighting! > Best, > Larry > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerryFrom: christine guarino > > Date: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:11:04 -0500To: LARRY > FEDERMANSubject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon - near > New Paltz, NY > Hi Larry > I can't even get there at all today - I have to work and I have a class right > after work todaylots of others are planning to go for it so keep your eye > on the internet! > Christine > On Mar 8, 2010, at 10:44 PM, LARRY FEDERMAN wrote: > Hi Christine,Will you be looking for the bird first thing in the morn? I'm > thinking of taking a run down there If so, will you be able to post about > sighting or not sighting it? Or would you be able to phone me - home # > 518-678-3248. I could post the info for you if you're on the road to > school. Thanks! Hope to see you soon,Larry Larry Federman > Education Coordinator > Audubon New York > Rheinstrom Hill, Buttercup Farm, RamsHorn-Livingston Audubon Centers and > Sanctuaries > - Original Message -From: christine > guarino To: midhudsonbirds ; mearnsbirdc...@yahoogroups.com ; nysbirds-lSent: Monday, > March 08, 2010 7:27 PMSubject: [nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon - near New Paltz, NY > This afternoon (3/8/10) around 5:00 I saw a white morph Gyrfalcon on > Route 299 just east of New Paltz. It flew into a wetland area with > many dead trees at the intersection of South Elting Corners road and > Route 200 near Lowe's and across the street from a big Central Hudson > facility. > > The bird is very obvious and should be there in the morning. It > appeared to be actively hunting and changing perches frequently. Keep > scanning the wetland area and the large dead tree where it originally > perched on Route 299 may be a habitual perch. The tree is right near > the Rodeway Inn and there is a Potter Bros billboard (if you're facing > west) and a Lotus billboard (if you're facing east) at the base of the > tree. > > > Map here: http://tinyurl.com/yaqx6vp > > Good luck!! > > Christine Guarino > New Paltz, NY > > -- > > 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/ > > -- > > -- Chrissy -- 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/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] gyr- NO new paltz
On Tue, Mar 9, 2010 at 7:14 AM, Chrissy G wrote: > I apologize a million times > Peter schoenberger called to tell me the gyr is a leucistic red tail!! Which, actually, I think is nearly as interesting as a Gyrfalcon, but maybe I'm alone in holding that sentiment? > excuse me as I wipe the egg off my face... Thank you kindly for your follow-up, right or wrong! \\ Arthur -- Arthur W. Green Chestnut Ridge Hawkwatch, Bedford, NY http://www.bedfordaudubon.org/hawkwatch.html http://www.hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=534 -- 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] gyr- NO new paltz
I apologize a million times Peter schoenberger called to tell me the gyr is a leucistic red tail!! excuse me as I wipe the egg off my face... I'll try not to be so hasty next time... Christine Guarino On Tuesday, March 9, 2010, birderla...@verizon.net wrote: Thanks! Work really puts a cramp on our hobby! I have a conference call at 10- don't know if I can make it. Thanks for the great sighting! Best, Larry Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerryFrom: christine guarino chrissy.guar...@gmail.com Date: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:11:04 -0500To: LARRY FEDERMANbirderla...@verizon.netSubject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon - near New Paltz, NY Hi Larry I can't even get there at all today - I have to work and I have a class right after work todaylots of others are planning to go for it so keep your eye on the internet! Christine On Mar 8, 2010, at 10:44 PM, LARRY FEDERMAN wrote: Hi Christine,Will you be looking for the bird first thing in the morn? I'm thinking of taking a run down there If so, will you be able to post about sighting or not sighting it? Or would you be able to phone me - home # 518-678-3248. I could post the info for you if you're on the road to school. Thanks! Hope to see you soon,Larry Larry Federman Education Coordinator Audubon New York Rheinstrom Hill, Buttercup Farm, RamsHorn-Livingston Audubon Centers and Sanctuaries - Original Message -From: christine guarino chrissy.guar...@gmail.comTo: midhudsonbirds midhudsonbi...@yahoogroups.com ; mearnsbirdc...@yahoogroups.com ; nysbirds-lSent: Monday, March 08, 2010 7:27 PMSubject: [nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon - near New Paltz, NY This afternoon (3/8/10) around 5:00 I saw a white morph Gyrfalcon on Route 299 just east of New Paltz. It flew into a wetland area with many dead trees at the intersection of South Elting Corners road and Route 200 near Lowe's and across the street from a big Central Hudson facility. The bird is very obvious and should be there in the morning. It appeared to be actively hunting and changing perches frequently. Keep scanning the wetland area and the large dead tree where it originally perched on Route 299 may be a habitual perch. The tree is right near the Rodeway Inn and there is a Potter Bros billboard (if you're facing west) and a Lotus billboard (if you're facing east) at the base of the tree. Map here: http://tinyurl.com/yaqx6vp Good luck!! Christine Guarino New Paltz, NY -- 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/ -- -- Chrissy -- 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/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] gyr- NO new paltz
On Tue, Mar 9, 2010 at 7:14 AM, Chrissy G chrissy.guar...@gmail.com wrote: I apologize a million times Peter schoenberger called to tell me the gyr is a leucistic red tail!! Which, actually, I think is nearly as interesting as a Gyrfalcon, but maybe I'm alone in holding that sentiment? excuse me as I wipe the egg off my face... Thank you kindly for your follow-up, right or wrong! \\ Arthur -- Arthur W. Green awgr...@bedfordaudubon.org Chestnut Ridge Hawkwatch, Bedford, NY http://www.bedfordaudubon.org/hawkwatch.html http://www.hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=534 -- 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] Smith's Point, L.I .Some FOS BIRDS, March 9th
Hello All,Ah,the warmer winds do blow. Along the median I had a FOS Killdeer. On the hike towards Moriches Inlet I found these birds on the ocean- 4 Northern Gannet, 5 Horned Grebe, 7 Redthroated Loon, 1 Common Loon, several Longtailed Duck, 2 Whitewinged Scoter and 65 Sanderling.On the bay side of Burma Road, I had a FOS pair of Ringnecked Pheasant, 250+ Brant, 32 Bufflehead, 6 Black Duck, 25 Redbreasted Merganser, 2 Northern Harrier, 5 Yellowrumped Warbler,many Song Sparrow,4 Slatecolored Junco, 5 American Robin, 10 Boat Tailed Grackle, 15 Common Grackle, and 21 Redwinged Blackbirds.Over on the mainland side at Smith Point Marina I found a Cooper's Hawk, and 2 FOS American Oystercatchers.Good March Birding, Carl Starace -- 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] Raven nest in Queens
Johnny Lawrenson, a Kew Gardens naturalist, mentioned that Common Ravens were regular in his neighborhood and had nested last year. He provided the exact location and I went and checked it out today, and, sure enough, within seconds of arrival, a Common Raven flew over vocalizing and a second raven flew in to and sat on a nest. The first bird disappeared but the second bird stayed on the nest for the ten minutes that me, my partner Daisy, and our infant son Desmond stuck around. So far as I know this is a first breeding record for Long Island/New York City/Kingbird Region 10 (the BBA shows none south of Westchester). I don't think it would be wise to give the exact location of a nest, especially of such a rare breeder for the region. I was so skeptical of the initial report (sorry Johnny!) that I did not bring my camera and digiscoping rig with me today but I will certainly be heading back over tomorrow to get pictures (and I will be monitoring the nest to see if it succeeds). Good Birding, Corey Finger http://1birds.com __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- 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/ --
