[nysbirds-l] Pine Grosbeaks/redpolls/Bohemian Waxwings/etc.
11/15/12 St. Lawrence Co. locations (Potsdam-Madrid-Waddington-Louisville-Massena) I traveled to Potsdam for a morning car appointment, and afterwards, had 4 hours of light left for birding: Bohemian Waxwing: ~45; 5 at Brookview Dr. in Waddington (with the Pine Grosbeaks), and a flock of ~40 at the intersection of Robinson Bay Rd. and Barnhart Island Rd. in Massena. There were at least 2 Cedar Waxwings mixed in with the Bohemians. There were also American Robins feeding in the same crab apple tree. Pine Grosbeak: total of 15; 4 at Clarkson University in Potsdam (usually a reliable location when this species irrupts), at least 7 on Brookview Dr. in Waddington (Brookview runs between Routes 44 & 37), and 4 in Massena at Hawkins Point (originally found by Mary Curtis). None of the birds were adult males. Pine Grosbeaks are adorable and sweet - with vocalizations that match this "personality"! I observed the Pine Grosbeaks at Clarkson for about a half hour. House Finch: small flock in a berry bush on Brookview Dr. in Waddington Waterfowl at various locations along the river: Canada Goose Mallard Bufflehead Common Goldeneye Hooded Merganser Common Merganser Common Loon Pied-billed Grebe Horned Grebe (one on Long Lake in Hamilton Co.) There were large rafts of resting ducks at Wilson Hill. I tried to view them from the causeway, but I was looking directly into the sun and at a great distance, they appeared to be black blobs. Morning would be the best time to observe waterfowl at this location. 11/14/12 Newcomb & Minerva in Essex County: On a drive to Glens Falls, I stopped along the way at a few locations in Newcomb and Minerva. In Newcomb, redpolls were heard in the vicinity of a feeder, and a pair of Northern Cardinals visited another feeder (remarkable how quickly this species is expanding its range). On a short walk of the Hewitt Eddy Trail in Minerva, I found at least 3 Boreal Chickadees and a flyover flock of redpolls. In the village of Minerva, a small flock of Common Redpolls visited a feeder. 11/13/12 Long Lake (Hamilton Co.) & Tupper Lake (Franklin Co.): At a feeder location in the hamlet of Long Lake, I found a small flock of Common Redpolls, a single Pine Siskin, and a small flock of American Goldfinches. There were 3 Evening Grosbeaks in Tupper Lake along Route 30/3. On Sabattis Circle Road, 2 Gray Jays glided across the road in front of my car. 11/12/12 Long Lake - Evening Grosbeaks perched near our feeders, but I didn't notice them actually come down to feed. Redpolls were heard outside our house at dawn. 11/11/12 Long Lake - Two Red Crossbills flew over our lawn at dawn. Four Evening Grosbeaks perched outside our house. 11/9/12 Long Lake - On Sabattis Circle Road a small flock of White-winged Crossbills was heard flying overhead. We lost the hoards of Pine Siskins from our feeders over a week ago (& I'm no longer hearing them on hikes). There is a small flock of American Goldfinches visiting and Evening Grosbeaks just perch in the trees near the house. I haven't been home the past couple days to know if redpolls have found our feeders yet. Nocturnal visitors: Raccoons (adorable, but destructive) and tonight, I found a flying squirrel on our porch! It climbed up on our porch roof and flew (from 2 stories up) to a tree quite a distance away - just a remarkable sight! We are overrun with Red and Gray Squirrels during the day. I bought a couple squirrel feeders to put in the trees to keep them away from the bird feeders, but I need to wait until the raccoons are no longer active. Years ago, before our climate dramatically changed, raccoons and black bears were never a problem after mid-Oct. Joan Collins Long Lake, NY -- 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] Caumsett SP - Northern Shrike, Western Kingbird, and Blackpoll Warbler
I made my annual late autumn visit to Caumsett State Park today, later than usual by 2-3 weeks due to the park's closure after Hurricane Sandy. But it was a productive 5-1/2 hours (9:00-2:30) nonetheless, highlighted by a NORTHERN SHRIKE (presumably the same one that was reported 11/11) and a WESTERN KINGBIRD. The Kingbird was found in the small outlying stable and corral area (40.919727, -73.462257). For years I've half-expected/hoped to find the species in this spot one day. Seemed like just the kind of habitat that would appeal to one. Today was the day. The Shrike was hunting a long, narrow line of trees separating the two large fields east of the equestrian center corrals (40.926038, -73.459784). The scream of a Blue Jay drew my attention to this bird. I had just enough time for short binocular views and to take a couple photos before it slipped away. But I hung around the area, and a bit later, as I was observing and photographing a small flock of Cedar Waxwings, the Shrike suddenly reappeared, scattering the Waxwings in all directions. I last saw the Shrike in hot pursuit of one of them. Some other good finds were 17 Eastern Bluebirds, 35 American Pipits, 1 Snow Bunting (manure piles northeast of equestrian center), a late BLACKPOLL WARBLER (same area as the Kingbird), 1 Vesper Sparrow (brush dump), 4 Fox Sparrows, and 1 Eastern Meadowlark (flying over grassland restoration field). Full eBird checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S12049546 Photos viewable here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jgluth_brb/sets/72157632017241867/with/81896567 20/ -- 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] lapwings at montauk
The lapwings were not seen by me & many outhers the afternoon 11-15-12 gary straus. -- 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] RBA Buffalo Bird Report 15 Nov 2012
- RBA * New York * Buffalo * 11/15/2012 * NYBU1211.15 - Birds mentioned --- Please submit reports to dsu...@buffaloornithologicalsociety.org --- [Sunday, November 18, the annual Niagara River field trip with the BOS and Rochester Birding Association. Meet at 9 AM at Fort Niagara State Park in Porter. The trip will include access to the old fort's great view of the mouth of the Niagara River. The trip will also cross into Ontario, and require proper documentation to return to New York. Visitors are always welcome on BOS field trips.] BOHEMIAN WAXWING BLACK-HEADED GULL BLACK-LEG. KITTIWAKE CATTLE EGRET HARLEQUIN DUCK GOLDEN EAGLE BROWN THRASHER [HARRIS'S HAWK ESCAPE] Red-throated Loon Common Loon Horned Grebe Red-necked Grebe D.-crest. Cormorant Tundra Swan Brant Canada Goose Northern Pintail Greater Scaup Long-tailed Duck White-winged Scoter Common Goldeneye Bufflehead Common Merganser Red-br. Merganser Peregrine Falcon Bonaparte's Gull Yellow-b. Sapsucker Common Raven Red-br. Nuthatch Cedar Waxwing Snow Bunting White-w. Crossbill Common Redpoll Pine Siskin Evening Grosbeak - Transcript Hotline: Buffalo Bird Report at the Buffalo Museum of Science Date: 11/15/2012 Number: 716-896-1271 To Report:Same Compiler: David F. Suggs Coverage: Western New York and adjacent Ontario Website: www.BuffaloOrnithologicalSociety.org Thursday, November 15, 2012 The Buffalo Bird Report is a service provided by your Buffalo Museum of Science and the Buffalo Ornithological Society. To contact the Science Museum, call 896-5200. Highlights of reports received November 8 through November 15 from the Niagara Frontier Region include BOHEMIAN WAXWING, BLACK-HEADED GULL, BLACK-LEG. KITTIWAKE, CATTLE EGRET, HARLEQUIN DUCK, GOLDEN EAGLE and BROWN THRASHER. November 8, the season's first report of 2 BOHEMIAN WAXWINGS among CEDAR WAXWINGS in the Niagara County Town of Newfane, in the orchard on the south side of Route 18, east of the water treatment plant. BOHEMIAN WAXWINGS have favored this location in past years. November 8 and 9, on the upper Niagara River, both BLACK- HEADED GULL and BLACK-LEG. KITTIWAKE with BONAPARTE'S GULLS on the Black Rock Canal at Rich Marine, located at Austin Street in Buffalo. Also on the upper river, three TUNDRA SWANS arrived November 8 at Beaver Island State Park on Grand Island, and increased to 59 on November 14th. In the Orleans County Town of Barre, a CATTLE EGRET on November 10, along the Route 98, north of Barre Center. Several reports from the Lake Ontario plains and shores this week. Highlighted by a male HARLEQUIN DUCK among COMMON GOLDENEYES on the lake off Wilson. At Fort Niagara State Park in Porter, 3 BRANT. Other waterbirds on the lake - GREATER SCAUP, WHITE-WINGED SCOTER, LONG-TAILED DUCK, BUFFLEHEAD, abundant RED-BR. MERGANSERS, RED-THROATED LOON, COMMON LOON, HORNED GREBE, RED-NECKED GREBE, D.-CREST. CORMORANT and BONAPARTE'S GULL. Another week and another rare GOLDEN EAGLE - November 11 over Fort Niagara State Park. Also the 11th, multiple reports of COOPER'S HAWKS and SHARP-SH. HAWKS along Lake Ontario and at the Oak Orchard Wildlife Management Area. Still in the Lake Ontario Plains this week, small flocks of WHITE-W. CROSSBILLS, COMMON REDPOLLS, SNOW BUNTINGS and PINE SISKINS, plus a single YELLOW-B. SAPSUCKER. Beginning November 2, and still present on the 10th, a BROWN THRASHER at the feeders at the Wild Birds store on McKinley Parkway in Blasdell. Two EVENING GROSBEAKS and a RED-BR. NUTHATCH at the store's feeders increased the site's list to 86 species. November 9, a COMMON RAVEN on Francis Road at Route 20 in the Genesee County Town of Bethany; COMMON RAVEN has been a regular in the area for several years. Other reports - 7 CACKLING GEESE, 72 COMMON MERGANSERS and NORTHERN PINTAIL at the Gypsum Ponds in Oakfield. A SNOW GOOSE at the Oak Orchard Wildlife Management Area. More SNOW BUNTINGS in Alexander. And, a PEREGRINE FALCON at the Huntley Power Plant on River Road in Tonawanda, where an escaped HARRIS'S HAWK, with falconer's jesses, has been reported. This Sunday, November 18, the annual Niagara River field trip with the BOS and Rochester Birding Association. Meet at 9 AM at Fort Niagara State Park in Porter. The trip will include access to the old fort's great view of the mouth of the Niagara River. The trip will also cross into Ontario, and require proper documentation to return to New York. Visitors are always welcome on BOS field trips. The Bird Report will not be updated until Thursday evening, November 29. Please call in your sightings by noon Thursday. You may report sightings after the tone.
[nysbirds-l] Virginia's Warbler - Alley Pond Park, Queens, NY - Not today
I looked unsuccessfully for the Virginia's Warbler from 7 AM till 2 PM. I focused my efforts around the kettle, especially the southern half of that feature. From the information I've seen, that seems to be the area where the bird has been seen most often. But, it's a small elusive bird with a relatively large area for it to wander around in. On and off, through the day, there were also about a dozen other birders looking for it, and as far as I know, none had seen it either. A few "Chip" notes gave some of us an occasional bit of false hope. Despite intensive peering into the impenetrably dense understory tangles, no warbler showed. Another day - maybe. Rich Guthrie New Baltimore The Greene County, New York -- 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] update on Oceanside Marine Nature Study Area
This afternoon, I asked Mike Farina about the status of Oceanside Marine Nature Study Area. Below, is his reply. Ardith Bondi When I asked if I could post his note, he added: You can also follow progress and updates at our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/MNSA1970 Hello Ardith, MNSA will be closed until farther notice. Sandy hit our entire department very badly and we are far from the priority list. I will post when we will be rescheduling, accepting new appointments and open to the public.. At the MNSA many of our display cases and benches have been destroyed. Our building was flooded, and debris clogging the trails. We just got power back on this passed Tue to our office. The neighborhood is a mess too, with all furniture and housing debris from residents making the streets narrow. Thank you for your cooperation and look forward to serving the community once again. Michael Farina, CWB® Conservation Biologist Marine Nature Study Area Dept. Conservation & Waterways Town of Hempstead http://mnsa.info http://www.michaelfarina.com email: mich...@tohmail.org -- 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] N. Lapwings at Montauk. Yes/No
We're planning a trip to Montauk tomorrow and wonder if the Lapwings were seen today? Thanks. Peter Peter Post pwp...@nyc.rr.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/ --
[nysbirds-l] Immature BAEA
Immature Bald Eagle flew over the intersection of Peninsula Blvd and Ocean Ave. Near Tanglewood Preserve and Smith Pond in the Lakeview/ Rockville Centre area 8:50am Michael Farina, CWB® Conservation Biologist Marine Nature Study Area Dept. Conservation & Waterways Town of Hempstead http://mnsa.info ( http://mnsa.info/ ) http://www.michaelfarina.com ( http://www.michaelfarina.com/ ) email: mich...@tohmail.org -- 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] Eurasian wigeon
Eurasian wigeon still present at Mill Pond on Montauk hwy ,Sayville, along with American wigeon,pintails,and green winged teal. thanks lee stocker/bayport -- 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] Bryant Park, Ovenbird, 11/15
I emerged from the subway at 42nd and 6th at a quarter to ten, to find an Ovenbird among the usual White-Throated and House Sparrows, picking at scraps on the pavement around the 'Wichcraft food kiosks in the NW entrance plaza of Bryant Park . What has this sinful city made of that innocent wood-warbler? (Earlier, a pleasant but rather dull walk along the northern edge of the Ramble and up to Belvedere. White-throateds, Blue Jays. a few Titmousoi and Cardinals, one Mockingbrid and one Black-Capped Chickadee. When will the Ramble be opened again?) Good birding, Ed Gaillard 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] Fwd: Wild Barnacle Goose chase at Inwood Park by visiting Oregon Birder
Begin forwarded message: From: Greg Baker Date: November 15, 2012 9:46:49 AM EST To: pwp...@nyc.rr.com Subject: Wild Barnacle Goose chase at Inwood Park by visiting Oregon Birder Peter, Would you please post this Barnacle Goose appeal to the listserv? As a birder from out of town, I don't believe I can post. I tried hard twice for the Barnacle Goose on Nov 12 and Nov 14. I spent a couple hours Nov. 14 thoroughly combing Inwood Hill Park and came up short. Has the goose been seen since? It must be wintering over, so I would think it has established some site fidelity... How long has it been seen? Can anyone give me some advice, and/or a call if it happens to be located again? It is best to reach me via cell, as I cannot check my email regularly...971.400.2530 (cell) I am working about 45 minutes away on Superstorm Sandy relief, and would drop what I am doing to find this bird! Thank you, Greg Baker, Portland, Oregon Peter Post New York City pwp...@nyc.rr.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/ --
[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Wild Barnacle Goose chase at Inwood Park by visiting Oregon Birder
Begin forwarded message: From: Greg Baker gregbaker.bir...@gmail.com Date: November 15, 2012 9:46:49 AM EST To: pwp...@nyc.rr.com Subject: Wild Barnacle Goose chase at Inwood Park by visiting Oregon Birder Peter, Would you please post this Barnacle Goose appeal to the listserv? As a birder from out of town, I don't believe I can post. I tried hard twice for the Barnacle Goose on Nov 12 and Nov 14. I spent a couple hours Nov. 14 thoroughly combing Inwood Hill Park and came up short. Has the goose been seen since? It must be wintering over, so I would think it has established some site fidelity... How long has it been seen? Can anyone give me some advice, and/or a call if it happens to be located again? It is best to reach me via cell, as I cannot check my email regularly...971.400.2530 (cell) I am working about 45 minutes away on Superstorm Sandy relief, and would drop what I am doing to find this bird! Thank you, Greg Baker, Portland, Oregon Peter Post New York City pwp...@nyc.rr.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/ --
[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park, Ovenbird, 11/15
I emerged from the subway at 42nd and 6th at a quarter to ten, to find an Ovenbird among the usual White-Throated and House Sparrows, picking at scraps on the pavement around the 'Wichcraft food kiosks in the NW entrance plaza of Bryant Park . What has this sinful city made of that innocent wood-warbler? (Earlier, a pleasant but rather dull walk along the northern edge of the Ramble and up to Belvedere. White-throateds, Blue Jays. a few Titmousoi and Cardinals, one Mockingbrid and one Black-Capped Chickadee. When will the Ramble be opened again?) Good birding, Ed Gaillard 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] Eurasian wigeon
Eurasian wigeon still present at Mill Pond on Montauk hwy ,Sayville, along with American wigeon,pintails,and green winged teal. thanks lee stocker/bayport -- 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] Immature BAEA
Immature Bald Eagle flew over the intersection of Peninsula Blvd and Ocean Ave. Near Tanglewood Preserve and Smith Pond in the Lakeview/ Rockville Centre area 8:50am Michael Farina, CWB® Conservation Biologist Marine Nature Study Area Dept. Conservation Waterways Town of Hempstead http://mnsa.info ( http://mnsa.info/ ) http://www.michaelfarina.com ( http://www.michaelfarina.com/ ) email: mich...@tohmail.org -- 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] N. Lapwings at Montauk. Yes/No
We're planning a trip to Montauk tomorrow and wonder if the Lapwings were seen today? Thanks. Peter Peter Post pwp...@nyc.rr.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/ --
[nysbirds-l] update on Oceanside Marine Nature Study Area
This afternoon, I asked Mike Farina about the status of Oceanside Marine Nature Study Area. Below, is his reply. Ardith Bondi When I asked if I could post his note, he added: You can also follow progress and updates at our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/MNSA1970 Hello Ardith, MNSA will be closed until farther notice. Sandy hit our entire department very badly and we are far from the priority list. I will post when we will be rescheduling, accepting new appointments and open to the public.. At the MNSA many of our display cases and benches have been destroyed. Our building was flooded, and debris clogging the trails. We just got power back on this passed Tue to our office. The neighborhood is a mess too, with all furniture and housing debris from residents making the streets narrow. Thank you for your cooperation and look forward to serving the community once again. Michael Farina, CWB® Conservation Biologist Marine Nature Study Area Dept. Conservation Waterways Town of Hempstead http://mnsa.info http://www.michaelfarina.com email: mich...@tohmail.org -- 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] RBA Buffalo Bird Report 15 Nov 2012
- RBA * New York * Buffalo * 11/15/2012 * NYBU1211.15 - Birds mentioned --- Please submit reports to dsu...@buffaloornithologicalsociety.org --- [Sunday, November 18, the annual Niagara River field trip with the BOS and Rochester Birding Association. Meet at 9 AM at Fort Niagara State Park in Porter. The trip will include access to the old fort's great view of the mouth of the Niagara River. The trip will also cross into Ontario, and require proper documentation to return to New York. Visitors are always welcome on BOS field trips.] BOHEMIAN WAXWING BLACK-HEADED GULL BLACK-LEG. KITTIWAKE CATTLE EGRET HARLEQUIN DUCK GOLDEN EAGLE BROWN THRASHER [HARRIS'S HAWK ESCAPE] Red-throated Loon Common Loon Horned Grebe Red-necked Grebe D.-crest. Cormorant Tundra Swan Brant Canada Goose Northern Pintail Greater Scaup Long-tailed Duck White-winged Scoter Common Goldeneye Bufflehead Common Merganser Red-br. Merganser Peregrine Falcon Bonaparte's Gull Yellow-b. Sapsucker Common Raven Red-br. Nuthatch Cedar Waxwing Snow Bunting White-w. Crossbill Common Redpoll Pine Siskin Evening Grosbeak - Transcript Hotline: Buffalo Bird Report at the Buffalo Museum of Science Date: 11/15/2012 Number: 716-896-1271 To Report:Same Compiler: David F. Suggs Coverage: Western New York and adjacent Ontario Website: www.BuffaloOrnithologicalSociety.org Thursday, November 15, 2012 The Buffalo Bird Report is a service provided by your Buffalo Museum of Science and the Buffalo Ornithological Society. To contact the Science Museum, call 896-5200. Highlights of reports received November 8 through November 15 from the Niagara Frontier Region include BOHEMIAN WAXWING, BLACK-HEADED GULL, BLACK-LEG. KITTIWAKE, CATTLE EGRET, HARLEQUIN DUCK, GOLDEN EAGLE and BROWN THRASHER. November 8, the season's first report of 2 BOHEMIAN WAXWINGS among CEDAR WAXWINGS in the Niagara County Town of Newfane, in the orchard on the south side of Route 18, east of the water treatment plant. BOHEMIAN WAXWINGS have favored this location in past years. November 8 and 9, on the upper Niagara River, both BLACK- HEADED GULL and BLACK-LEG. KITTIWAKE with BONAPARTE'S GULLS on the Black Rock Canal at Rich Marine, located at Austin Street in Buffalo. Also on the upper river, three TUNDRA SWANS arrived November 8 at Beaver Island State Park on Grand Island, and increased to 59 on November 14th. In the Orleans County Town of Barre, a CATTLE EGRET on November 10, along the Route 98, north of Barre Center. Several reports from the Lake Ontario plains and shores this week. Highlighted by a male HARLEQUIN DUCK among COMMON GOLDENEYES on the lake off Wilson. At Fort Niagara State Park in Porter, 3 BRANT. Other waterbirds on the lake - GREATER SCAUP, WHITE-WINGED SCOTER, LONG-TAILED DUCK, BUFFLEHEAD, abundant RED-BR. MERGANSERS, RED-THROATED LOON, COMMON LOON, HORNED GREBE, RED-NECKED GREBE, D.-CREST. CORMORANT and BONAPARTE'S GULL. Another week and another rare GOLDEN EAGLE - November 11 over Fort Niagara State Park. Also the 11th, multiple reports of COOPER'S HAWKS and SHARP-SH. HAWKS along Lake Ontario and at the Oak Orchard Wildlife Management Area. Still in the Lake Ontario Plains this week, small flocks of WHITE-W. CROSSBILLS, COMMON REDPOLLS, SNOW BUNTINGS and PINE SISKINS, plus a single YELLOW-B. SAPSUCKER. Beginning November 2, and still present on the 10th, a BROWN THRASHER at the feeders at the Wild Birds store on McKinley Parkway in Blasdell. Two EVENING GROSBEAKS and a RED-BR. NUTHATCH at the store's feeders increased the site's list to 86 species. November 9, a COMMON RAVEN on Francis Road at Route 20 in the Genesee County Town of Bethany; COMMON RAVEN has been a regular in the area for several years. Other reports - 7 CACKLING GEESE, 72 COMMON MERGANSERS and NORTHERN PINTAIL at the Gypsum Ponds in Oakfield. A SNOW GOOSE at the Oak Orchard Wildlife Management Area. More SNOW BUNTINGS in Alexander. And, a PEREGRINE FALCON at the Huntley Power Plant on River Road in Tonawanda, where an escaped HARRIS'S HAWK, with falconer's jesses, has been reported. This Sunday, November 18, the annual Niagara River field trip with the BOS and Rochester Birding Association. Meet at 9 AM at Fort Niagara State Park in Porter. The trip will include access to the old fort's great view of the mouth of the Niagara River. The trip will also cross into Ontario, and require proper documentation to return to New York. Visitors are always welcome on BOS field trips. The Bird Report will not be updated until Thursday evening, November 29. Please call in your sightings by noon Thursday. You may report sightings after the tone.
[nysbirds-l] lapwings at montauk
The lapwings were not seen by me many outhers the afternoon 11-15-12 gary straus. -- 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] Caumsett SP - Northern Shrike, Western Kingbird, and Blackpoll Warbler
I made my annual late autumn visit to Caumsett State Park today, later than usual by 2-3 weeks due to the park's closure after Hurricane Sandy. But it was a productive 5-1/2 hours (9:00-2:30) nonetheless, highlighted by a NORTHERN SHRIKE (presumably the same one that was reported 11/11) and a WESTERN KINGBIRD. The Kingbird was found in the small outlying stable and corral area (40.919727, -73.462257). For years I've half-expected/hoped to find the species in this spot one day. Seemed like just the kind of habitat that would appeal to one. Today was the day. The Shrike was hunting a long, narrow line of trees separating the two large fields east of the equestrian center corrals (40.926038, -73.459784). The scream of a Blue Jay drew my attention to this bird. I had just enough time for short binocular views and to take a couple photos before it slipped away. But I hung around the area, and a bit later, as I was observing and photographing a small flock of Cedar Waxwings, the Shrike suddenly reappeared, scattering the Waxwings in all directions. I last saw the Shrike in hot pursuit of one of them. Some other good finds were 17 Eastern Bluebirds, 35 American Pipits, 1 Snow Bunting (manure piles northeast of equestrian center), a late BLACKPOLL WARBLER (same area as the Kingbird), 1 Vesper Sparrow (brush dump), 4 Fox Sparrows, and 1 Eastern Meadowlark (flying over grassland restoration field). Full eBird checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S12049546 Photos viewable here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jgluth_brb/sets/72157632017241867/with/81896567 20/ -- 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] Pine Grosbeaks/redpolls/Bohemian Waxwings/etc.
11/15/12 St. Lawrence Co. locations (Potsdam-Madrid-Waddington-Louisville-Massena) I traveled to Potsdam for a morning car appointment, and afterwards, had 4 hours of light left for birding: Bohemian Waxwing: ~45; 5 at Brookview Dr. in Waddington (with the Pine Grosbeaks), and a flock of ~40 at the intersection of Robinson Bay Rd. and Barnhart Island Rd. in Massena. There were at least 2 Cedar Waxwings mixed in with the Bohemians. There were also American Robins feeding in the same crab apple tree. Pine Grosbeak: total of 15; 4 at Clarkson University in Potsdam (usually a reliable location when this species irrupts), at least 7 on Brookview Dr. in Waddington (Brookview runs between Routes 44 37), and 4 in Massena at Hawkins Point (originally found by Mary Curtis). None of the birds were adult males. Pine Grosbeaks are adorable and sweet - with vocalizations that match this personality! I observed the Pine Grosbeaks at Clarkson for about a half hour. House Finch: small flock in a berry bush on Brookview Dr. in Waddington Waterfowl at various locations along the river: Canada Goose Mallard Bufflehead Common Goldeneye Hooded Merganser Common Merganser Common Loon Pied-billed Grebe Horned Grebe (one on Long Lake in Hamilton Co.) There were large rafts of resting ducks at Wilson Hill. I tried to view them from the causeway, but I was looking directly into the sun and at a great distance, they appeared to be black blobs. Morning would be the best time to observe waterfowl at this location. 11/14/12 Newcomb Minerva in Essex County: On a drive to Glens Falls, I stopped along the way at a few locations in Newcomb and Minerva. In Newcomb, redpolls were heard in the vicinity of a feeder, and a pair of Northern Cardinals visited another feeder (remarkable how quickly this species is expanding its range). On a short walk of the Hewitt Eddy Trail in Minerva, I found at least 3 Boreal Chickadees and a flyover flock of redpolls. In the village of Minerva, a small flock of Common Redpolls visited a feeder. 11/13/12 Long Lake (Hamilton Co.) Tupper Lake (Franklin Co.): At a feeder location in the hamlet of Long Lake, I found a small flock of Common Redpolls, a single Pine Siskin, and a small flock of American Goldfinches. There were 3 Evening Grosbeaks in Tupper Lake along Route 30/3. On Sabattis Circle Road, 2 Gray Jays glided across the road in front of my car. 11/12/12 Long Lake - Evening Grosbeaks perched near our feeders, but I didn't notice them actually come down to feed. Redpolls were heard outside our house at dawn. 11/11/12 Long Lake - Two Red Crossbills flew over our lawn at dawn. Four Evening Grosbeaks perched outside our house. 11/9/12 Long Lake - On Sabattis Circle Road a small flock of White-winged Crossbills was heard flying overhead. We lost the hoards of Pine Siskins from our feeders over a week ago ( I'm no longer hearing them on hikes). There is a small flock of American Goldfinches visiting and Evening Grosbeaks just perch in the trees near the house. I haven't been home the past couple days to know if redpolls have found our feeders yet. Nocturnal visitors: Raccoons (adorable, but destructive) and tonight, I found a flying squirrel on our porch! It climbed up on our porch roof and flew (from 2 stories up) to a tree quite a distance away - just a remarkable sight! We are overrun with Red and Gray Squirrels during the day. I bought a couple squirrel feeders to put in the trees to keep them away from the bird feeders, but I need to wait until the raccoons are no longer active. Years ago, before our climate dramatically changed, raccoons and black bears were never a problem after mid-Oct. Joan Collins Long Lake, NY -- 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/ --
