[nysbirds-l] 60 Seals and 1 Cormorant...from inlet to inlet.
Taking advantage of today's "warm spell", at 2:00 PM, I headed down to Dune Rd. and Cupsogue Co. Pk., in the hope of crossing paths with a Red Crossbill. After checking the pines w/o the park's parking lot, I decided to continue on to Moriches Inlet, trying for some of the wintering species I've missed this season, e.g., Red-necked Grebe and some of the uncommon alcids. This fairly long walk (out & back) was short on birds, but at least provided the neat sight of ~ 60 seals, hauled out on the sand bar nearest the inlet. The drive east to Shinnicock Inlet was also very quiet, except for the Great Cormorant that was preening on the w/s light tower. 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] Correction to Massapequa today
My earlier post should have read "Larry & owl at Lazy Point" Not 7 owls. Sorry! -- 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] Central Park Ramble 1/25, European Goldfinch
The highlight of a chilly walk through the Ramble this morning was a European Goldfinch at Maintenance meadow, hanging out with a group of 5 House Finches. He sat peacefully with them and flew out when they did. Photos here : http://edgaillard.smugmug.com/Bird-ID/European-Goldfinch-2013-01-25/27715501_59Gd6P No bands that I saw. I wonder if he's the same individual I saw several times last spring along the Gill. Also, three Red-Tailed Hawks at Evodia, one juvenile and two adults. I think I've seen this group of hawks several times recently; the adults frequently on the ground or poking around in low brush, as they were today, with the juvenile sitting up in a tree and remaining behind when the adults move along. Otherwise, the usual suspects. American Goldfinches almost as numerous as the Titmousoi today. 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] Trumpeter, Yaphank, Suffolk co
The lone individual of the disturbed pair is currently in the pond in Yaphank sitting on ice. It's neck near head is fairly rusty/buffy as if steeped like tea perhaps from tannic water. Peter Priolo Ctr. Moriches. -- 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] Massapequa today
After spending all day yesterday out East with disappointing results (Larry 7 owl @ Lazy Pt., pipits @ Horsemill RD. Bridgehampton, Gr cormorant @ Montauk Harbor entrance, only 2 scoters (black) at the point), I had 4 yearbirds without leaving Massapequa this morning. Sapsucker at my apt. complex (Southpoint), purple sandpiper @ Nassau Shores Park- end of East Point Rd flew off and not relocated., pintail (1 only) and red bellied wdpkr @ Marjorie Post Park. Sometimes it pays not to travel. Pat Jones -- 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] Massapequa today
After spending all day yesterday out East with disappointing results (Larry 7 owl @ Lazy Pt., pipits @ Horsemill RD. Bridgehampton, Gr cormorant @ Montauk Harbor entrance, only 2 scoters (black) at the point), I had 4 yearbirds without leaving Massapequa this morning. Sapsucker at my apt. complex (Southpoint), purple sandpiper @ Nassau Shores Park- end of East Point Rd flew off and not relocated., pintail (1 only) and red bellied wdpkr @ Marjorie Post Park. Sometimes it pays not to travel. Pat Jones -- 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] Trumpeter, Yaphank, Suffolk co
The lone individual of the disturbed pair is currently in the pond in Yaphank sitting on ice. It's neck near head is fairly rusty/buffy as if steeped like tea perhaps from tannic water. Peter Priolo Ctr. Moriches. -- 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] Central Park Ramble 1/25, European Goldfinch
The highlight of a chilly walk through the Ramble this morning was a European Goldfinch at Maintenance meadow, hanging out with a group of 5 House Finches. He sat peacefully with them and flew out when they did. Photos here : http://edgaillard.smugmug.com/Bird-ID/European-Goldfinch-2013-01-25/27715501_59Gd6P No bands that I saw. I wonder if he's the same individual I saw several times last spring along the Gill. Also, three Red-Tailed Hawks at Evodia, one juvenile and two adults. I think I've seen this group of hawks several times recently; the adults frequently on the ground or poking around in low brush, as they were today, with the juvenile sitting up in a tree and remaining behind when the adults move along. Otherwise, the usual suspects. American Goldfinches almost as numerous as the Titmousoi today. 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] Correction to Massapequa today
My earlier post should have read Larry owl at Lazy Point Not 7 owls. Sorry! -- 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] 60 Seals and 1 Cormorant...from inlet to inlet.
Taking advantage of today's warm spell, at 2:00 PM, I headed down to Dune Rd. and Cupsogue Co. Pk., in the hope of crossing paths with a Red Crossbill. After checking the pines w/o the park's parking lot, I decided to continue on to Moriches Inlet, trying for some of the wintering species I've missed this season, e.g., Red-necked Grebe and some of the uncommon alcids. This fairly long walk (out back) was short on birds, but at least provided the neat sight of ~ 60 seals, hauled out on the sand bar nearest the inlet. The drive east to Shinnicock Inlet was also very quiet, except for the Great Cormorant that was preening on the w/s light tower. 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/ --
