[nysbirds-l] Birding Rte 51 Eastport, LI NY
Tried Hunters Garden,heard Great Crested Flycatcher FOY,saw Phoebe at water hole, warblers sparse, black-and-white,ovenbird, pine and red-eyed vireo,Baltimore orioles,towhees,cowbird,chipping sparrows. Heard a Yellow-billed cuckoo and was pleased to track him down and get a very good look FOY, Went south on Rte. 51 from Hunters Garden to Murphy's Meadow ( my name for the grassy fields after trees, on the west side, about 1/2 mile South, and about 1/2 mile before reaching bicycle path trail) Found field sparrows, good looks at Great crested FC, yellow warblers, chipping sparrows, got pictures of two Brown Thrashers FOY, lots Baltimore Orioles, and a very good look at a female Orchard Oriole FOY, and nesting Bluebirds. There are lots of ticks at Murphy's Meadow so beware. There are usually nesting Eastern kingbirds there, but I did not see any today. Good birding to all! Andy Murphy -- 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] NYC Area RBA: 13 May 2011
- RBA * New York * New York City, Long Island, Westchester County * May. 13, 2011 * NYNY1105.13 - Birds mentioned Greater White-fronted Goose Semipalmated Sandpiper Short-billed Dowitcher Least Tern GULL-BILLED TERN Roseate Tern Yellow-billed Cuckoo Black-billed Cuckoo RED-HEADED WOODPECKER Olive-sided Flycatcher Willow Flycatcher Tennessee Warbler ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLER Cape May Warbler YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER Bay-breasted Warbler Cerulean Warbler PROTHONOTARY WARBLER Worm-eating Warbler Louisiana Waterthrush Hooded Warbler Wilson's Warbler SUMMER TANAGER Lincoln's Sparrow BLUE GROSBEAK - Transcript If followed by (+) please submit documentation of your report electronically and use the NYSARC online submission form found at http://www.nybirds.org/NYSARC/goodreport.htm You can also send reports and digital image files via email to nysa...@nybirds.org. If electronic submission is not possible, hardcopy reports and photos or sketches are welcome. Hardcopy documentation should be mailed to: Jeanne Skelly - Secretary NYS Avian Records Committee (NYSARC) 420 Chili-Scottsville Rd. Churchville, NY 14428 Hotline: New York City Area Rare Bird Alert Number: (212) 979-3070 To report sightings call: Tom Burke (212) 372-1483 (weekdays, during the day) Tony Lauro at (631) 734-4126 (Long Island) Compiler: Tom Burke, Tony Lauro Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcriber: Ben Cacace BEGIN TAPE Greetings. This is the New York Rare Bird Alert for Friday, May 13th 2011 at 9pm. The highlights of today's tape are YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER, PROTHONOTARY WARBLER, ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLER, SUMMER TANAGER, BLUE GROSBEAK, GULL-BILLED TERN and RED-HEADED WOODPECKER. A key week for migration, the past week several days were hampered by northerly winds but nevertheless good birds were present. In Prospect Park birders last Sunday were aided by a large termite hatch out that attracted at least 17 of the 28 species of warblers seen in the park that day. Highlights at the hatch out included CERULEAN WARBLER, CAPE MAY WARBLER, BAY-BREASTED WARBLER and HOODED WARBLER while other warblers featured TENNESSEE WARBLER, WORM-EATING WARBLER a late LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSH and WILSON'S WARBLER. On Thursday Prospect Park added OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER, ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLER and LINCOLN'S SPARROW. Central Park last Saturday produced a lingering SUMMER TANAGER around the Ramble and a BLUE GROSBEAK briefly seen first at Cherry Hill and later near the Oven. Both YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO and BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO were noted Saturday and unexpected for Central Park and a good mix of warblers was also present. The RED-HEADED WOODPECKER was still south of the Sheep Meadow as of Wednesday. At Forest Park in Queens a YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER was singing persistently east of the waterhole on Saturday morning but could not be relocated later. A young male SUMMER TANAGER put in several appearances around the waterhole Saturday and again on Sunday. Perhaps most impressive now in Forest Park and also noted somewhat in other parks was the good number of CAPE MAY WARBLERS present. For several visiting the waterhole and others scattered about the park BAY-BREASTED WARBLER and WORM-EATING WARBLER were among the other warblers in Forest Park Saturday. In Riverside Park on northern Manhattan the water drip has been attracting a good variety of birds. On Thursday these included a male SUMMER TANAGER, TENNESSEE WARBLER and HOODED WARBLER. The drip is located around 119th Street just below the tennis courts. LINCOLN'S SPARROWS have been showing up recently including one in Bryant Park Thursday and 2 HOODED WARBLERS visited the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx last Saturday. Out at Jones Beach West End a male PROTHONOTARY WARBLER was discovered at the Coast Guard Station hedgerow on Sunday. The peak count of GULL-BILLED TERNS at the West End occurred that day with 8 on the Coast Guard sandbar. On Monday an adult RED-HEADED WOODPECKER was spotted in the West End turnaround. OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER was reported from Muttontown Preserve last Sunday. The adult GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE was seen again Sunday with Canadas at Caumsett State Park this bird first noted back on May 1st. Its presence now does raise concerns over origin. Some ROSEATE TERN and LEAST TERNS were moving by with Common Terns off Democrat Point on Fire Island last Saturday and other recent arrivals have included SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHER, SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPER and WILLOW FLYCATCHER. A BLUE GROSBEAK was back at the Route 51 fields adjacent to Hunter's Garden on Thursday and this triggers a reminder that this breeding season is absolutely critical to the ongoing existence of all our migrant birds and every effort needs to be made to avoid any disturbance in their nesting areas. To phone in reports on Long Island, call Tony Lauro at (631) 734-4126, or weekdays call Tom Burke at (212) 372-1483. This service is sponsored by the Linnaean
[nysbirds-l] Confluence x 4
Earlier today on a Home Depot "run", I made a quick stop at the same Riverhead re- charge basin for the 4th straight day, and found both #'s of shorebirds, and water level down. At 7:15 PM, I returned, and found the # of birds had risen some. They consisted of: 1 Killdeer, unchanged from yesterday; 1 Greater Yellowlegs, up from 0; 1 Solitary Sandpiper, down from 4; 23 Least Sandpipers. down from 27. Cheers, Bob -- 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] addendum re: Manhattan, NYC 5/13
In my previous post I neglected to add that virtually all of the birds seen in Riverside Park (May 13) Friday afternoon were seen by Jeff Nulle, and I visited as well for less time than Jeff. A number of other observers also stopped by for varying lengths of time. The last warbler seen bathing was Canada Warbler, at sunset - 7:40 p.m. but overall the activity was much reduced after 6 p.m. on this day. As some know, occasionally there have been excellent sightings here as late as sunset, usually on really "big" migration days and with more warmth & sun that this day offered. Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- 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] Orchard Oriole question
Good evening, WHile walking around at Cedarmere (the WC Bryant Estate) in Roslyn, NY I saw an odd bird (for me). Generally Oriole like but definitely yellowish with a black chin. I sketched it and made some notes and came home & looked it up. What I saw and sketched looked exactly like the immature male Orchard Oriole in my Peterson's. In the description however it indicates that some females & immatures have black throats. So, what did I see? Would a young male bird from last year still have only the bib? or is it safe to assume it is a female? Also observed a male Common Yellow Throated Warbler very fixated on his reflection in the windows of an old abandoned building. Fluttering about and clinging to the vines in front of the window as well as the window frame itself to get a better look at the "other" bird. This is a very pretty place, it seems to need a little tlc though. Some areas seem to be being cared for, but be careful if you go - poison ivy is everywhere - at the base of prominent trees and close to the edges of the paths. Thanks S Susan Herbst graphic design/illustration/photography 516-633-7730 susie...@optonline.net www.susieart60.etsy.com www.facebook.com/MermaidSuesStudio -- 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] Ward Pound Ridge suggestions?
Hi, I'm planning on birding Ward Pound Ridge for the first time this weekend. If anyone has any suggestions or helpful hints, specifically for worm eating warbler or louisiana waterthrush, I'd be appreciative if I was contacted off list. I noticed on their checklist that both are common within the park into the summer, but I don't know how old the data is. I have yet to see the two species this spring. Again, please contact me off list. I would very much appreciate it. -- "If all mankind were to disappear, the world would regenerate back to the rich state of equilibrium that existed ten thousand years ago. If insects were to vanish, the environment would collapse into chaos. " -E.O. Wilson -- 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/ --
[cayugabirds-l] YELLOW RAIL vocalization - Peter Scott Swamp
At around 4:10 this morning, I heard the vocalization of a YELLOW RAIL at Peter Scott Swamp in the town of Schroeppel, Oswego County. The vocalization was faint, but distinct; tic-tic, tic-tic-tic; tic-tic, tic-tic-tic, continuous in the 2-3 pattern. When I first heard it, I quickly dismissed it as a mis-interpretation of something else. But then I heard it again, and then again. In that same distinct pattern. I heard 6 vocalizations of 3-4 verses of the pattern in a span of 15 minutes, and then the rail went quiet. So I picked up 2 rocks and tapped them together to see if I could get the bird to respond. I immediately heard some whines and chirps that could have been interpreted as an agitated animal, but I know of no other vocalization for Yellow Rail except for the 2-3 tapping pattern. After 20 minutes of waiting I heard the 2-3 tapping pattern again. Then quiet, then 2 more verses. But that was the last I would hear of it. That was around 4:50 AM or so. The area where I heard the bird is on Peter Scott Rd (some maps label it Swamp Rd, or Peter Scott Swamp Rd) 0.4 miles north of County Route 12 (Phoenix-Caughdenoy Rd) in the town of Schroeppel. The bird was calling from the west side of the road, in an area that looks more like a wet field than a swamp or marsh. Understanding the rarity of this report, I have been wracking my brain to figure out what else I could have been hearing, if not a Yellow Rail. There were several Virginia Rails calling south of this area where there is more water, but the kid-dick, kid-dick if the VIRA is also distinct and was easily contrasted with the tic-tic, tic-tic-tic call I was hearing. Two years ago, at least one King Rail spent some time here, but again - that was south of the area from where this bird was calling. Anyway, the King Rail's tapping is more of a repeated tap-tap-tap at regular intervals, and not in a 2-3 pattern. The Clapper Rail tap is more similar to the King Rail, but this is not a salt water habitat. I would be interested in hearing anyone's thoughts, opinions, etc., on any other possibilities other than Yellow Rail that this bird could be. Other than that, best of luck to anyone who tries to hear this bird. The weather over the next few days may be less than ideal for migration, so hopefully it will stick around for a bit. Mickey Mickey Scilingo Constantia Oswego County, NY mickey.scili...@gte.net 315-679-6299 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] YELLOW RAIL vocalization - Peter Scott Swamp
At around 4:10 this morning, I heard the vocalization of a YELLOW RAIL at Peter Scott Swamp in the town of Schroeppel, Oswego County. The vocalization was faint, but distinct; tic-tic, tic-tic-tic; tic-tic, tic-tic-tic, continuous in the 2-3 pattern. When I first heard it, I quickly dismissed it as a mis-interpretation of something else. But then I heard it again, and then again. In that same distinct pattern. I heard 6 vocalizations of 3-4 verses of the pattern in a span of 15 minutes, and then the rail went quiet. So I picked up 2 rocks and tapped them together to see if I could get the bird to respond. I immediately heard some whines and chirps that could have been interpreted as an agitated animal, but I know of no other vocalization for Yellow Rail except for the 2-3 tapping pattern. After 20 minutes of waiting I heard the 2-3 tapping pattern again. Then quiet, then 2 more verses. But that was the last I would hear of it. That was around 4:50 AM or so. The area where I heard the bird is on Peter Scott Rd (some maps label it Swamp Rd, or Peter Scott Swamp Rd) 0.4 miles north of County Route 12 (Phoenix-Caughdenoy Rd) in the town of Schroeppel. The bird was calling from the west side of the road, in an area that looks more like a wet field than a swamp or marsh. Understanding the rarity of this report, I have been wracking my brain to figure out what else I could have been hearing, if not a Yellow Rail. There were several Virginia Rails calling south of this area where there is more water, but the kid-dick, kid-dick if the VIRA is also distinct and was easily contrasted with the tic-tic, tic-tic-tic call I was hearing. Two years ago, at least one King Rail spent some time here, but again - that was south of the area from where this bird was calling. Anyway, the King Rail's tapping is more of a repeated tap-tap-tap at regular intervals, and not in a 2-3 pattern. The Clapper Rail tap is more similar to the King Rail, but this is not a salt water habitat. I would be interested in hearing anyone's thoughts, opinions, etc., on any other possibilities other than Yellow Rail that this bird could be. Other than that, best of luck to anyone who tries to hear this bird. The weather over the next few days may be less than ideal for migration, so hopefully it will stick around for a bit. Mickey Mickey Scilingo Constantia Oswego County, NY mickey.scili...@gte.net 315-679-6299 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Ward Pound Ridge suggestions?
Hi, I'm planning on birding Ward Pound Ridge for the first time this weekend. If anyone has any suggestions or helpful hints, specifically for worm eating warbler or louisiana waterthrush, I'd be appreciative if I was contacted off list. I noticed on their checklist that both are common within the park into the summer, but I don't know how old the data is. I have yet to see the two species this spring. Again, please contact me off list. I would very much appreciate it. -- If all mankind were to disappear, the world would regenerate back to the rich state of equilibrium that existed ten thousand years ago. If insects were to vanish, the environment would collapse into chaos. -E.O. Wilson -- 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] Orchard Oriole question
Good evening, WHile walking around at Cedarmere (the WC Bryant Estate) in Roslyn, NY I saw an odd bird (for me). Generally Oriole like but definitely yellowish with a black chin. I sketched it and made some notes and came home looked it up. What I saw and sketched looked exactly like the immature male Orchard Oriole in my Peterson's. In the description however it indicates that some females immatures have black throats. So, what did I see? Would a young male bird from last year still have only the bib? or is it safe to assume it is a female? Also observed a male Common Yellow Throated Warbler very fixated on his reflection in the windows of an old abandoned building. Fluttering about and clinging to the vines in front of the window as well as the window frame itself to get a better look at the other bird. This is a very pretty place, it seems to need a little tlc though. Some areas seem to be being cared for, but be careful if you go - poison ivy is everywhere - at the base of prominent trees and close to the edges of the paths. Thanks S Susan Herbst graphic design/illustration/photography 516-633-7730 susie...@optonline.net www.susieart60.etsy.com www.facebook.com/MermaidSuesStudio -- 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] Confluence x 4
Earlier today on a Home Depot run, I made a quick stop at the same Riverhead re- charge basin for the 4th straight day, and found both #'s of shorebirds, and water level down. At 7:15 PM, I returned, and found the # of birds had risen some. They consisted of: 1 Killdeer, unchanged from yesterday; 1 Greater Yellowlegs, up from 0; 1 Solitary Sandpiper, down from 4; 23 Least Sandpipers. down from 27. Cheers, Bob -- 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] NYC Area RBA: 13 May 2011
- RBA * New York * New York City, Long Island, Westchester County * May. 13, 2011 * NYNY1105.13 - Birds mentioned Greater White-fronted Goose Semipalmated Sandpiper Short-billed Dowitcher Least Tern GULL-BILLED TERN Roseate Tern Yellow-billed Cuckoo Black-billed Cuckoo RED-HEADED WOODPECKER Olive-sided Flycatcher Willow Flycatcher Tennessee Warbler ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLER Cape May Warbler YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER Bay-breasted Warbler Cerulean Warbler PROTHONOTARY WARBLER Worm-eating Warbler Louisiana Waterthrush Hooded Warbler Wilson's Warbler SUMMER TANAGER Lincoln's Sparrow BLUE GROSBEAK - Transcript If followed by (+) please submit documentation of your report electronically and use the NYSARC online submission form found at http://www.nybirds.org/NYSARC/goodreport.htm You can also send reports and digital image files via email to nysa...@nybirds.org. If electronic submission is not possible, hardcopy reports and photos or sketches are welcome. Hardcopy documentation should be mailed to: Jeanne Skelly - Secretary NYS Avian Records Committee (NYSARC) 420 Chili-Scottsville Rd. Churchville, NY 14428 Hotline: New York City Area Rare Bird Alert Number: (212) 979-3070 To report sightings call: Tom Burke (212) 372-1483 (weekdays, during the day) Tony Lauro at (631) 734-4126 (Long Island) Compiler: Tom Burke, Tony Lauro Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcriber: Ben Cacace BEGIN TAPE Greetings. This is the New York Rare Bird Alert for Friday, May 13th 2011 at 9pm. The highlights of today's tape are YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER, PROTHONOTARY WARBLER, ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLER, SUMMER TANAGER, BLUE GROSBEAK, GULL-BILLED TERN and RED-HEADED WOODPECKER. A key week for migration, the past week several days were hampered by northerly winds but nevertheless good birds were present. In Prospect Park birders last Sunday were aided by a large termite hatch out that attracted at least 17 of the 28 species of warblers seen in the park that day. Highlights at the hatch out included CERULEAN WARBLER, CAPE MAY WARBLER, BAY-BREASTED WARBLER and HOODED WARBLER while other warblers featured TENNESSEE WARBLER, WORM-EATING WARBLER a late LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSH and WILSON'S WARBLER. On Thursday Prospect Park added OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER, ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLER and LINCOLN'S SPARROW. Central Park last Saturday produced a lingering SUMMER TANAGER around the Ramble and a BLUE GROSBEAK briefly seen first at Cherry Hill and later near the Oven. Both YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO and BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO were noted Saturday and unexpected for Central Park and a good mix of warblers was also present. The RED-HEADED WOODPECKER was still south of the Sheep Meadow as of Wednesday. At Forest Park in Queens a YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER was singing persistently east of the waterhole on Saturday morning but could not be relocated later. A young male SUMMER TANAGER put in several appearances around the waterhole Saturday and again on Sunday. Perhaps most impressive now in Forest Park and also noted somewhat in other parks was the good number of CAPE MAY WARBLERS present. For several visiting the waterhole and others scattered about the park BAY-BREASTED WARBLER and WORM-EATING WARBLER were among the other warblers in Forest Park Saturday. In Riverside Park on northern Manhattan the water drip has been attracting a good variety of birds. On Thursday these included a male SUMMER TANAGER, TENNESSEE WARBLER and HOODED WARBLER. The drip is located around 119th Street just below the tennis courts. LINCOLN'S SPARROWS have been showing up recently including one in Bryant Park Thursday and 2 HOODED WARBLERS visited the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx last Saturday. Out at Jones Beach West End a male PROTHONOTARY WARBLER was discovered at the Coast Guard Station hedgerow on Sunday. The peak count of GULL-BILLED TERNS at the West End occurred that day with 8 on the Coast Guard sandbar. On Monday an adult RED-HEADED WOODPECKER was spotted in the West End turnaround. OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER was reported from Muttontown Preserve last Sunday. The adult GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE was seen again Sunday with Canadas at Caumsett State Park this bird first noted back on May 1st. Its presence now does raise concerns over origin. Some ROSEATE TERN and LEAST TERNS were moving by with Common Terns off Democrat Point on Fire Island last Saturday and other recent arrivals have included SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHER, SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPER and WILLOW FLYCATCHER. A BLUE GROSBEAK was back at the Route 51 fields adjacent to Hunter's Garden on Thursday and this triggers a reminder that this breeding season is absolutely critical to the ongoing existence of all our migrant birds and every effort needs to be made to avoid any disturbance in their nesting areas. To phone in reports on Long Island, call Tony Lauro at (631) 734-4126, or weekdays call Tom Burke at (212) 372-1483. This service is sponsored by the Linnaean
[nysbirds-l] Birding Rte 51 Eastport, LI NY
Tried Hunters Garden,heard Great Crested Flycatcher FOY,saw Phoebe at water hole, warblers sparse, black-and-white,ovenbird, pine and red-eyed vireo,Baltimore orioles,towhees,cowbird,chipping sparrows. Heard a Yellow-billed cuckoo and was pleased to track him down and get a very good look FOY, Went south on Rte. 51 from Hunters Garden to Murphy's Meadow ( my name for the grassy fields after trees, on the west side, about 1/2 mile South, and about 1/2 mile before reaching bicycle path trail) Found field sparrows, good looks at Great crested FC, yellow warblers, chipping sparrows, got pictures of two Brown Thrashers FOY, lots Baltimore Orioles, and a very good look at a female Orchard Oriole FOY, and nesting Bluebirds. There are lots of ticks at Murphy's Meadow so beware. There are usually nesting Eastern kingbirds there, but I did not see any today. Good birding to all! Andy Murphy -- 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/ --
