[nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck - NO...
I figured folks would be interested to know that after today's post positive from Eileen Schwinn, the Tufted Duck was not seen. A few of us checked the usual areas but were unsuccessful. It appears that the best window for success may be early in the morning. Good luck if you try for it and please post a report even if it is negative. Good Birding! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com Sent from my iPad On Dec 19, 2012, at 8:51 AM, Eileen Schwinn wrote: > Huntington Harbor, currently being seen by MOB. Seen, looking right, among > docked sailboats., near Knutson West Marine. In the company of three > Buffleheads. > Eileen Schwinn > Mike Higgiston > > Sent from my iPhone > > -- > > 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 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] Barrow's Goldeneye at Cedar Point County Park in East Hampton
There has been a drake Barrow's Goldeneye hanging with the Common Goldeneye flock at Cedar Point this last week. Saw it at around 10:30am this morning from "the bluffs" - at the NE end of the trail in the signed "Bird Watching Area" (yes, they really have a bird watching area, but actually the whole park is pretty good - they're just trying to keep the birders away from the duck-shooting blinds). The goldeneye move around a lot so patience might be required. -- 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] Bronx-Westchester CBC this Sunday December 23
Just a reminder that the 89th Bronx-Westchester CBC count will be held on SUNDAY, December 23, 2012 Count period for the count starts Mayan Apocalypse Eve or tomorrow Thursday December 20. The count covers the lower half of Westchester County and almost all of the Bronx. Many of the areas are accessible to NY City birders by subway and MetroNorth. If you’d like to help out visit the count’s web page at http://www.hras.org/bwcbc.html for area leader information or contact the count compiler, Michael Bochnik. -- 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] 12/ 19 Prospect Park YBChat; photo CBC correction
Rob Jett reports the elusive YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT in Prospect Park ( Kings County) on the Terrace Bridge, by the shipping containers; this bird , though sought for 12/15 was a miss on the prospect cbc despite it being present for a few weeks prior in that general area. Despite the miss, Prospect Park CBC set a new record high with 64 species with a Coopers Hawk , a photo sent from my team member Arinna Ferrario after departure. A post yesterday about the Marine Park CBC Eurasian Wigeon "photo taken" by Barabara Wasserman should be credited to Avi Lewis. A correction there. Heydi Lopes took addition photos later. good birding Peter BBC -- 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] Lido Beach Passive Nature Area
Lido Beach Passive Nature Area 19 Dec. This bay side salt marsh to the west of the Pt. Lookout marinas now shows little damage from the effects of "Sandy" except for 4 medium sized downed trees at the beginning of the trail leading to the bay. These trees were a favorite perch for Boat-tailed Grackles in spring and summer. Where the marsh previously was an almost solid expanse of marsh grass, there is now a significant increase in the number of pools of water scoured out by the hurricane. This looks positive for shore birding this coming spring. One of the 2 Bay houses on the west side of Meadow Island, directly across the bay from the preserve, is gone, the other has damage. Several houses on Cinder Island, the island to the west of Meadow, also appear to be gone, but without a scope, I couldn't assess the damage Because of the high winds, there was little in the way of birds except for a friendly Black-capped Chickadee. Out in the marsh were Mallards, Black Ducks and a single SNOW GOOSE. A wind buffeted COOPER'S HAWK flew over. Following the sign to the Rest Rooms from the parking lot, you go by the maintenance yard which has a significant pile of clam shells. The pile was covered with gulls this morning, but nothing beyond Herring Gulls and a single Great Black-backed Gull. Worth a look. . -- 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] Van cortlandt barnacle goose
Barnacle goose currently on parade grounds... -- Sent from my Palm Pixi -- 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/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] ADMIN: Four-Letter Abbreviations
Hello, Everyone. I fully agree with this concept of using the full name of the species when reporting bird sightings. The purpose of NYSBIRDS-L is to pass along information. If any individual can't decipher the Four-Letter abbreviations (and sometimes I have had to think hard about what species is actually being reported) then it is to the detriment of the birding community as a whole. HAHH! Richard ZainEldeen Brooklyn, New York P.S. HAHH stands for Have A Happy Holiday. -Original Message- From: Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes To: NYSBIRDS-L Sent: Tue, Dec 18, 2012 2:29 pm Subject: [nysbirds-l] ADMIN: Four-Letter Abbreviations Good afternoon, I have received a number of complaints over the past few weeks concerning the increasing use of four-letter abbreviations of bird species being reported in postings to NYSbirds-L. Out of consideration for most of the recipients on this eList, please do not use abbreviated bird names when you make your postings. This only adds to the confusion, both to readers who are subscribed to this eList and to those who are browsing any of the Web archives. By spelling out the names of the bird species being reported in postings to NYSbirds-L, this will eliminate all possible confusion and misunderstanding. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me off-list. Thank you very much! Sincerely, Chris T-H -- Chris Tessaglia-Hymes Listowner, NYSbirds-L Ithaca, New York c...@cornell.edu NYSbirds-L – Archives NYSbirds-L – Welcome and Basics NYSbirds-L – Rules and Information NYSbirds-L – Subscribe, Configuration and Leave -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! -- -- 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] Tufted Duck - Yes
Huntington Harbor, currently being seen by MOB. Seen, looking right, among docked sailboats., near Knutson West Marine. In the company of three Buffleheads. Eileen Schwinn Mike Higgiston Sent from my iPhone -- 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] Huntington Tufted Duck - yes
At about 7:45 this morning I watched the Tufted Duck at the location originally reported in Huntington across from West Marine. It was quite close, between the docks some of the time. Richard Kaskan Shoreham, NY -- kas...@ieee.org (512) 748-8660 -- 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: Tufted Duck - Yes
Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Eileen Schwinn > Date: December 19, 2012, 8:51:17 AM EST > To: NY Rare birds > Subject: Tufted Duck - Yes > > Huntington Harbor, currently being seen by MOB. Seen, looking right, among > docked sailboats., near Knutson West Marine. In the company of three > Buffleheads. > Eileen Schwinn > Mike Higgiston > > Sent from my iPhone -- 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/ --
Re:[nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck (has been seen today?)
Any sightings of the Tufted Duck today? Thanks for any update. Felipe On Dec 18, 2012, at 4:45 PM, Arie Gilbert wrote: > Today, Bob Hayes and I went to locate the Tufted Duck, arriving 5 min after > another birder on location said it had been spooked by a returning boat. We > did see it, but a bit north of its favored location. > > We re-located the bird in the company of a second female type bird; the > distance of which in the scope made the ID a challenge enough for the TUDU; I > cannot say one way or another with personal certainty if the female was > another TUDU as had been reported, or a female of a different species, fwiw. > > The birds were just south of the Huntington Yacht Club. We tried to relocate > there and get better views but the ducks had again relocated before we could > secure an adequate vantage point. > > see map http://goo.gl/maps/GPExu for locations specified. > > Arie Gilbert > No. Babylon, NY > > www.Powerbirder.blogspot.com > www.qcbirdclub.org > > > > On 12/18/2012 4:24 PM, david speiser wrote: >> Lloyd Spitalnik and I looked for the previously reported Tufted Duck in >> Huntington today from about 12-230pm. >> We were not able to locate it. >> If spotted in the AM tomorrow please let the list know, would like to give >> it another go. >> >> Good Birding! >> >> David Speiser >> www.lilibirds.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 List Info: > Welcome and Basics > Rules and Information > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > Archives: > The Mail Archive > Surfbirds > BirdingOnThe.Net > Please submit your observations to eBird! > -- -- 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/ --
Re:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] Re: Tufted Duck (has been seen today?)
Yes. Tufted Duck in Huntington Harbor seen this AM -8:30-9:30, by MOB. Seen most recently by Knutson West Marine(town park next to marina offered best views). Bird last seen flying north in bay, toward yacht club. Eileen Schwinn Mike Higgiston Sent from my iPhone On Dec 19, 2012, at 9:50 AM, Felipe Pimentel wrote: > Any sightings of the Tufted Duck today? Thanks for any update. > > Felipe > > On Dec 18, 2012, at 4:45 PM, Arie Gilbert wrote: > > > Today, Bob Hayes and I went to locate the Tufted Duck, arriving 5 min after > > another birder on location said it had been spooked by a returning boat. We > > did see it, but a bit north of its favored location. > > > > We re-located the bird in the company of a second female type bird; the > > distance of which in the scope made the ID a challenge enough for the TUDU; > > I cannot say one way or another with personal certainty if the female was > > another TUDU as had been reported, or a female of a different species, > > fwiw. > > > > The birds were just south of the Huntington Yacht Club. We tried to > > relocate there and get better views but the ducks had again relocated > > before we could secure an adequate vantage point. > > > > see map http://goo.gl/maps/GPExu for locations specified. > > > > Arie Gilbert > > No. Babylon, NY > > > > www.Powerbirder.blogspot.com > > www.qcbirdclub.org > > > > > > > > On 12/18/2012 4:24 PM, david speiser wrote: > >> Lloyd Spitalnik and I looked for the previously reported Tufted Duck in > >> Huntington today from about 12-230pm. > >> We were not able to locate it. > >> If spotted in the AM tomorrow please let the list know, would like to give > >> it another go. > >> > >> Good Birding! > >> > >> David Speiser > >> www.lilibirds.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 List Info: > > Welcome and Basics > > Rules and Information > > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > > Archives: > > The Mail Archive > > Surfbirds > > BirdingOnThe.Net > > Please submit your observations to eBird! > > -- > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > __._,_.___ > Reply via web post Reply to sender Reply to group Start a > New Topic Messages in this topic (1) > RECENT ACTIVITY: New Members 5 > Visit Your Group > ebirdsnyc: bird sightings from the NYC area > Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use • Send us > Feedback > . > > __,_._,___ -- 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/ --
Re:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] Re: Tufted Duck (has been seen today?)
Yes. Tufted Duck in Huntington Harbor seen this AM -8:30-9:30, by MOB. Seen most recently by Knutson West Marine(town park next to marina offered best views). Bird last seen flying north in bay, toward yacht club. Eileen Schwinn Mike Higgiston Sent from my iPhone On Dec 19, 2012, at 9:50 AM, Felipe Pimentel fpimen...@verizon.net wrote: Any sightings of the Tufted Duck today? Thanks for any update. Felipe On Dec 18, 2012, at 4:45 PM, Arie Gilbert ariegilb...@optonline.net wrote: Today, Bob Hayes and I went to locate the Tufted Duck, arriving 5 min after another birder on location said it had been spooked by a returning boat. We did see it, but a bit north of its favored location. We re-located the bird in the company of a second female type bird; the distance of which in the scope made the ID a challenge enough for the TUDU; I cannot say one way or another with personal certainty if the female was another TUDU as had been reported, or a female of a different species, fwiw. The birds were just south of the Huntington Yacht Club. We tried to relocate there and get better views but the ducks had again relocated before we could secure an adequate vantage point. see map http://goo.gl/maps/GPExu for locations specified. Arie Gilbert No. Babylon, NY www.Powerbirder.blogspot.com www.qcbirdclub.org On 12/18/2012 4:24 PM, david speiser wrote: Lloyd Spitalnik and I looked for the previously reported Tufted Duck in Huntington today from about 12-230pm. We were not able to locate it. If spotted in the AM tomorrow please let the list know, would like to give it another go. Good Birding! David Speiser www.lilibirds.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 List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! -- [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] __._,_.___ Reply via web post Reply to sender Reply to group Start a New Topic Messages in this topic (1) RECENT ACTIVITY: New Members 5 Visit Your Group ebirdsnyc: bird sightings from the NYC area Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use • Send us Feedback . __,_._,___ -- 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/ --
Re:[nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck (has been seen today?)
Any sightings of the Tufted Duck today? Thanks for any update. Felipe On Dec 18, 2012, at 4:45 PM, Arie Gilbert ariegilb...@optonline.net wrote: Today, Bob Hayes and I went to locate the Tufted Duck, arriving 5 min after another birder on location said it had been spooked by a returning boat. We did see it, but a bit north of its favored location. We re-located the bird in the company of a second female type bird; the distance of which in the scope made the ID a challenge enough for the TUDU; I cannot say one way or another with personal certainty if the female was another TUDU as had been reported, or a female of a different species, fwiw. The birds were just south of the Huntington Yacht Club. We tried to relocate there and get better views but the ducks had again relocated before we could secure an adequate vantage point. see map http://goo.gl/maps/GPExu for locations specified. Arie Gilbert No. Babylon, NY www.Powerbirder.blogspot.com www.qcbirdclub.org On 12/18/2012 4:24 PM, david speiser wrote: Lloyd Spitalnik and I looked for the previously reported Tufted Duck in Huntington today from about 12-230pm. We were not able to locate it. If spotted in the AM tomorrow please let the list know, would like to give it another go. Good Birding! David Speiser www.lilibirds.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 List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! -- -- 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: Tufted Duck - Yes
Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Eileen Schwinn beach...@optonline.net Date: December 19, 2012, 8:51:17 AM EST To: NY Rare birds NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu Subject: Tufted Duck - Yes Huntington Harbor, currently being seen by MOB. Seen, looking right, among docked sailboats., near Knutson West Marine. In the company of three Buffleheads. Eileen Schwinn Mike Higgiston Sent from my iPhone -- 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] Huntington Tufted Duck - yes
At about 7:45 this morning I watched the Tufted Duck at the location originally reported in Huntington across from West Marine. It was quite close, between the docks some of the time. Richard Kaskan Shoreham, NY -- kas...@ieee.org (512) 748-8660 -- 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/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] ADMIN: Four-Letter Abbreviations
Hello, Everyone. I fully agree with this concept of using the full name of the species when reporting bird sightings. The purpose of NYSBIRDS-L is to pass along information. If any individual can't decipher the Four-Letter abbreviations (and sometimes I have had to think hard about what species is actually being reported) then it is to the detriment of the birding community as a whole. HAHH! Richard ZainEldeen Brooklyn, New York P.S. HAHH stands for Have A Happy Holiday. -Original Message- From: Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes c...@cornell.edu To: NYSBIRDS-L nysbird...@list.cornell.edu Sent: Tue, Dec 18, 2012 2:29 pm Subject: [nysbirds-l] ADMIN: Four-Letter Abbreviations Good afternoon, I have received a number of complaints over the past few weeks concerning the increasing use of four-letter abbreviations of bird species being reported in postings to NYSbirds-L. Out of consideration for most of the recipients on this eList, please do not use abbreviated bird names when you make your postings. This only adds to the confusion, both to readers who are subscribed to this eList and to those who are browsing any of the Web archives. By spelling out the names of the bird species being reported in postings to NYSbirds-L, this will eliminate all possible confusion and misunderstanding. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me off-list. Thank you very much! Sincerely, Chris T-H -- Chris Tessaglia-Hymes Listowner, NYSbirds-L Ithaca, New York c...@cornell.edu NYSbirds-L – Archives NYSbirds-L – Welcome and Basics NYSbirds-L – Rules and Information NYSbirds-L – Subscribe, Configuration and Leave -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! -- -- 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] Lido Beach Passive Nature Area
Lido Beach Passive Nature Area 19 Dec. This bay side salt marsh to the west of the Pt. Lookout marinas now shows little damage from the effects of Sandy except for 4 medium sized downed trees at the beginning of the trail leading to the bay. These trees were a favorite perch for Boat-tailed Grackles in spring and summer. Where the marsh previously was an almost solid expanse of marsh grass, there is now a significant increase in the number of pools of water scoured out by the hurricane. This looks positive for shore birding this coming spring. One of the 2 Bay houses on the west side of Meadow Island, directly across the bay from the preserve, is gone, the other has damage. Several houses on Cinder Island, the island to the west of Meadow, also appear to be gone, but without a scope, I couldn't assess the damage Because of the high winds, there was little in the way of birds except for a friendly Black-capped Chickadee. Out in the marsh were Mallards, Black Ducks and a single SNOW GOOSE. A wind buffeted COOPER'S HAWK flew over. Following the sign to the Rest Rooms from the parking lot, you go by the maintenance yard which has a significant pile of clam shells. The pile was covered with gulls this morning, but nothing beyond Herring Gulls and a single Great Black-backed Gull. Worth a look. . -- 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] Bronx-Westchester CBC this Sunday December 23
Just a reminder that the 89th Bronx-Westchester CBC count will be held on SUNDAY, December 23, 2012 Count period for the count starts Mayan Apocalypse Eve or tomorrow Thursday December 20. The count covers the lower half of Westchester County and almost all of the Bronx. Many of the areas are accessible to NY City birders by subway and MetroNorth. If you’d like to help out visit the count’s web page at http://www.hras.org/bwcbc.html for area leader information or contact the count compiler, Michael Bochnik. -- 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/ --
