[nysbirds-l] Ruffs found at the Timber Point County Club County LI...Some Photos Posted...

[Andrew Baksh]

I have posted a few photos of the RUFFS from today here (
http://birdingdude.blogspot.com/2013/04/ruff-day-on-long-island.html).

For those who cannot find or don't know where the location is. Here is a
link to a map of Timber Point County Club Golf Course
LI,
which should also provide directions.

The birds were seen at the East Marina marsh, which can be accessed via the
East Marina Access Road, you take it to the end. There is parking there but
be aware that the lot, is also used by visitors and boat owners and can get
filled up.

I should not have to, but I will mention it anyway.  PLEASE, observe the
rules of the location and do not venture out into the marsh or wander
around on the golf course.  Birders are NOT frowned upon by the golf course
administrators and we would like to keep it that way.

Many thanks to Michael McBrien and his dad for the 1st RUFF find and to
Shai Mitra, Patricia Lindsay, Dale Dancis, Diana Teta and John Gluth who
kept me company throughout the day as I studied and documented the 1st and
then second RUFF that John and I found.

Good Shorebirding (say what!)

Andrew Baksh
Queens, NY
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com


On Sat, Apr 13, 2013 at 5:57 PM, Andrew Baksh  wrote:

> Both Ruffs (1 could be a Reeve or Faeder type) are still here as I am
> about to leave.  Last observed with Jessica and her mom Karen and
> Mike.  Patience is required to see these birds as they tend to
> disappear into the marsh for long periods.
>
> Other notables included, Least Sandpiper, Willet and a Spotted
> Sandpiper (seen by others).  A flock of Boat-tailed Grackles this far
> inland is worthy of mention as well,
>
> The Black Brandt continues here at Timber Point as well.
>
> Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device!
>
> Andrew Baksh
> www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
>
> On Apr 13, 2013, at 3:36 PM, Andrew Baksh  wrote:
>
> > Good deeds do get rewarded (sometimes)?  While helping John Gluth to
> > look for the Ruff earlier found by Michael McBrien, we just found a
> > 2nd Ruff or maybe Reeve.  Looking at it now and trying to document the
> > sighting.
> >
> > Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device!
> >
> > Andrew Baksh
> > www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
>

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[nysbirds-l] Timber Point

[MICHAEL HIGGISTON]

I want to thank all who answered my query concerning the location of the 
Timber Point GC.  I would have acknowledged your responses earlier but I 
was out to dinner.  (Not out to lunch.  :)

Mike Higgiston

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Re:[nysbirds-l] 2nd Ruff at the Timber Point C.C.

[John Gluth]

After a years-long scarcity of Ruffs in NY, it's remarkable to have 6 in 
consecutive years downstate alone (4 last year at Jamaica Bay's East Pond and 
the two today). Even more so considering that Timberpoint is hardly a shorebird 
hotspot. Another great find by Michael McBrien and a serendipitous find of the 
second bird by Andrew and I later.
Four passable digiscoped photos (embedded in eBird checklist) of both Ruffs can 
be viewed here: http://ebird.org/ebird/ny/view/checklist?subID=S13734917

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[nysbirds-l] Monk Parakeets and more, New Rochelle, Westchester County

[bochnikm]

There were 16 Monk Parakeets in Aiello Park (behind Trinity Elementary School, 
Church Street)?in New Rochelle today. A pair of Ospreys are building a nest on 
top of one of the light poles with parakeet nests. In the estuary?across the 
street was a Greater Yellowlegs and a Great Egret.
?
Michael Bochnik


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Re:[nysbirds-l] 2nd Ruff just found at the Timber Point County Club County LI...

[Andrew Baksh]

Both Ruffs (1 could be a Reeve or Faeder type) are still here as I am
about to leave.  Last observed with Jessica and her mom Karen and
Mike.  Patience is required to see these birds as they tend to
disappear into the marsh for long periods.

Other notables included, Least Sandpiper, Willet and a Spotted
Sandpiper (seen by others).  A flock of Boat-tailed Grackles this far
inland is worthy of mention as well,

The Black Brandt continues here at Timber Point as well.

Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device!

Andrew Baksh
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com

On Apr 13, 2013, at 3:36 PM, Andrew Baksh  wrote:

> Good deeds do get rewarded (sometimes)?  While helping John Gluth to
> look for the Ruff earlier found by Michael McBrien, we just found a
> 2nd Ruff or maybe Reeve.  Looking at it now and trying to document the
> sighting.
>
> Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device!
>
> Andrew Baksh
> www.birdingdude.blogspot.com

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[nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: Morning waterbird flight

[Angus Wilson]

There was a good eastward push of waterbirds, principally loons and gannets
along the Atlantic coast this morning. A 90 minute count from East Hampton
(Suffolk Co.) tallied 2,383 Red-throated Loons, 735 Common Loons, 119 loon
sp., 901 scoter (all 3 sp.) and 466 Northern Gannets. Other highlights
included 67 Razorbills, many in alternate plumage, 4 Red-necked Grebes, 6
Blue-winged Teal and 12 Great Cormorants. Forty-one Long-tailed Ducks was a
good showing from the oceanside of the peninsula, all in their dark
alternate plumage. Later I found a tight raft of 90 Long-tailed Ducks at
Montauk Point, where there was little activity beyond a flyby male
Harlequin Duck.

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[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

[Debbie Becker]

We finally had warblers on the Saturday morning bird walk! Highlights include; 
Pine, Palm and Yellow rumped along with Kinglets, Hermit thrush, Brown Creeper, 
Belted King Fisher, Northern Flickers and Eastern Phoebes were a welcomed 
sight. Thirty- eight birders observed the following:

Pine Warbler -4
Palm-4
Yellow Rumped-7
Ruby crowned kinglet-6
Golden crowned kinglet-4
Red winged blackbird-9
Northern Rough winged Swallow-2
Tree Swallow-2
Wood duck-2
Mallard-2
Canada goose-3
Brown Creeper-2
Hairy woodpecker -2
Red bellied woodpecker -3
Downy woodpecker -2
Yellow bellied sapsucker -1
Northern Flicker-3
Eastern Phoebe-2
American Crow-3
Belted Kingfisher-1
Red tailed hawk-3
Hermit thrush-1
American Robin-many
White throated sparrow-5
Song sparrow-1
Chipping sparrow-1
Chickadee-2
American Goldfinch
Tufted titmouse-3
Northern Cardinal-2
Mourning Dove-1
Blue Jay-7
White breasted nuthatch -2
Grackle-1
House Finch-1
House Sparrow-4
Purple Finch-1
Cormorant -1

Good Birding,
Debbie Becker
BirdingAroundNYC.com

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[nysbirds-l] ruff

[MICHAEL HIGGISTON]

Unfortunately, I don't play golf.  Would someone share with me in what 
town Timber Point GC is located.  Thanks.

Mike Higgiston

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[nysbirds-l] 2nd Ruff just found at the Timber Point County Club County LI...

[Andrew Baksh]

Good deeds do get rewarded (sometimes)?  While helping John Gluth to
look for the Ruff earlier found by Michael McBrien, we just found a
2nd Ruff or maybe Reeve.  Looking at it now and trying to document the
sighting.

Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device!

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[nysbirds-l] Ruff @ Timber Point Golf Club Suffolk County LI...

[Andrew Baksh]

The Ruff found earlier today by Michael McBrien has flown off from the
tidal pools area into the northern most marshes off the East Marina
and has not been re-found as yet. I'll post an update before I leave
the site.

Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device!

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[nysbirds-l] Ruff

[Corey Finger]

>From the Long Island RBA text earlier today:

MichaelMcBrien:
Ruff at Timber Pt GC East marina.

Good birding,
Corey Finger

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Ruff on L.I.?

[Cesar Castillo]

Sorry, I havent got any details on the Ruff.
Can someone share them here?

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Ruff on L.I.?

[Peter Scully]

My bad.  Details are on the NY Birds Facebook Page. 

-P

--- On Sat, 4/13/13, Peter Scully  wrote:

From: Peter Scully 
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Ruff on L.I.?
To: "NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu" 
Date: Saturday, April 13, 2013, 2:42 PM

Details?  Are falconers after this bird, too?

-Peter




--- On Sat, 4/13/13, Cesar Castillo  wrote:

From: Cesar Castillo 
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Louisiana Waterthrushy day Oakland lake Queens NY
To: "NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu" 
Date: Saturday, April 13, 2013, 2:30 PM

Early this morning I headed to Kissena Park to check out the marshes by the 
lake.  Last night (4/12 at around 7PM) I saw a Marsh wren there and a possible 
moorhen or something similar.  Did not refind the
 birds this morning (4/13)but I did see a Louisiana waterthrush (ID confirmed 
by salmony colour and very white superciliums).  This bird was located on the 
slope overlooking the lake and marsh.  The bird then flew into the marshy area 
where I had seen and heard the Marsh Wren. No warblers at Kissena. 
I moved on to Oakland lake where it was very warbly.   I saw a Palm and right 
behind it was the Louisiana
 Waterthrush.  I though great, a second one for the day and I didnt have to 
look too hard to refind this one.  I also encounteredPine, and Yellow-rumped.
Near the water inlet (the stream that feeds the lake) I encountered a second 
Lousiana, third of the day surrounded by a few swamp sparrows.  Took my time 
trying to get photos, while watching this one a third (fourth of the day) flew 
in about three yards away. Wood ducks flew in over my head into the ravine as 
this was happening.
After a while I kept walking again and ran into Eric Miller who was looking at 
his own Louisiana Waterthrush (5th of the day, 4th at Oakland) by the staircase 
on the western shore of the lake.  He also helped me find my FOY Blue-grey 
gnatcatcher, and FOY blue-winged teal pair.  Soon I was joined by more birders 
(Gary, Bob, Seth, Mary, Steve S.  and Arie).  We all got more good looks at a 
Louisiana near the entrance to the park (where I saw the first Louisiana in 
this park).  News came of a Ruff in breeding plumage somewhere out on the 
Island and most everyone left.  I stayed behind and found my FOY Yellow 
Warbler.Moved on to Alley Pond Environmental Center to find my FOY Barn 
swallows with Tree Swallows.

Highlights of the dayKissena Park4/12 Marsh Wren4/13Louisiana Waterthrush
Oakland LakeRough-winged Swallows (continue)Tree SwallowsWood ducksBlue-winged 
TealBlue-grey gnatcatcherboth kingletsYellow-rumped
 WarblerPine WarblerPalm Warbler4 Louisiana WaterthrushesYellow Warbler
APECBarn Swallow
  
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[nysbirds-l] Purple Finch continues at Hoyt Farm

[John Gluth]

The male Purple Finch was still present at Hoyt Farm Park in Commack (Suffolk 
Co.) this morning. I had to wait 20-25 minutes before it made its first 
appearance, so some patience is required.
Migrant presence elsewhere in the park was relatively light, but I did find 1 
Eastern Phoebe, 2 Ruby-crowned Kinglets, and 8-10 Golden-crowned Kinglets. 
Photos viewable at: 
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[nysbirds-l] Ruff on L.I.?

[Peter Scully]

Details?  Are falconers after this bird, too?

-Peter




--- On Sat, 4/13/13, Cesar Castillo  wrote:

From: Cesar Castillo 
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Louisiana Waterthrushy day Oakland lake Queens NY
To: "NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu" 
Date: Saturday, April 13, 2013, 2:30 PM

Early this morning I headed to Kissena Park to check out the marshes by the 
lake.  Last night (4/12 at around 7PM) I saw a Marsh wren there and a possible 
moorhen or something similar.  Did not refind the birds this morning (4/13)but 
I did see a Louisiana waterthrush (ID confirmed by salmony colour and very 
white superciliums).  This bird was located on the slope overlooking the lake 
and marsh.  The bird then flew into the marshy area where I had seen and heard 
the Marsh Wren. No warblers at Kissena. 
I moved on to Oakland lake where it was very warbly.   I saw a Palm and right 
behind it was the Louisiana
 Waterthrush.  I though great, a second one for the day and I didnt have to 
look too hard to refind this one.  I also encounteredPine, and Yellow-rumped.
Near the water inlet (the stream that feeds the lake) I encountered a second 
Lousiana, third of the day surrounded by a few swamp sparrows.  Took my time 
trying to get photos, while watching this one a third (fourth of the day) flew 
in about three yards away. Wood ducks flew in over my head into the ravine as 
this was happening.
After a while I kept walking again and ran into Eric Miller who was looking at 
his own Louisiana Waterthrush (5th of the day, 4th at Oakland) by the staircase 
on the western shore of the lake.  He also helped me find my FOY Blue-grey 
gnatcatcher, and FOY blue-winged teal pair.  Soon I was joined by more birders 
(Gary, Bob, Seth, Mary, Steve S.  and Arie).  We all got more good looks at a 
Louisiana near the entrance to the park (where I saw the first Louisiana in 
this park).  News came of a Ruff in breeding plumage somewhere out on the 
Island and most everyone left.  I stayed behind and found my FOY Yellow 
Warbler.Moved on to Alley Pond Environmental Center to find my FOY Barn 
swallows with Tree Swallows.

Highlights of the dayKissena Park4/12 Marsh Wren4/13Louisiana Waterthrush
Oakland LakeRough-winged Swallows (continue)Tree SwallowsWood ducksBlue-winged 
TealBlue-grey gnatcatcherboth kingletsYellow-rumped
 WarblerPine WarblerPalm Warbler4 Louisiana WaterthrushesYellow Warbler
APECBarn Swallow
  
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[nysbirds-l] Louisiana Waterthrushy day Oakland lake Queens NY

[Cesar Castillo]

Early this morning I headed to Kissena Park to check out the marshes by the 
lake.  Last night (4/12 at around 7PM) I saw a Marsh wren there and a possible 
moorhen or something similar.  Did not refind the birds this morning (4/13)but 
I did see a Louisiana waterthrush (ID confirmed by salmony colour and very 
white superciliums).  This bird was located on the slope overlooking the lake 
and marsh.  The bird then flew into the marshy area where I had seen and heard 
the Marsh Wren. No warblers at Kissena. 

I moved on to Oakland lake where it was very warbly.   I saw a Palm and right 
behind it was the Louisiana Waterthrush.  I though great, a second one for the 
day and I didnt have to look too hard to refind this one.  I also encountered
Pine, and Yellow-rumped.

Near the water inlet (the stream that feeds the lake) I encountered a second 
Lousiana, third of the day surrounded by a few swamp sparrows.  Took my time 
trying to get photos, while watching this one a third (fourth of the day) flew 
in about three yards away. 
Wood ducks flew in over my head into the ravine as this was happening.

After a while I kept walking again and ran into Eric Miller who was looking at 
his own Louisiana Waterthrush (5th of the day, 4th at Oakland) by the staircase 
on the western shore of the lake.  He also helped me find my FOY Blue-grey 
gnatcatcher, and FOY blue-winged teal pair.  
Soon I was joined by more birders (Gary, Bob, Seth, Mary, Steve S.  and Arie).  
We all got more good looks at a Louisiana near the entrance to the park (where 
I saw the first Louisiana in this park).  News came of a Ruff in breeding 
plumage somewhere out on the Island and most everyone left.  I stayed behind 
and found my FOY Yellow Warbler.
Moved on to Alley Pond Environmental Center to find my FOY Barn swallows with 
Tree Swallows.


Highlights of the day
Kissena Park
4/12 
Marsh Wren
4/13
Louisiana Waterthrush

Oakland Lake
Rough-winged Swallows (continue)
Tree Swallows
Wood ducks
Blue-winged Teal
Blue-grey gnatcatcher
both kinglets
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Pine Warbler
Palm Warbler
4 Louisiana Waterthrushes
Yellow Warbler

APEC
Barn Swallow

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Co Park

[Larry Trachtenberg]

Adding to peter post's post for croton point, of note were:

Rough winged, barn + tree swallow
Brown creeper
GB heron
Several killdeer
Cooper's hawk
Pine warbler
Golden crowned kinglet
RB nuthatch
And seen on landfill (not by our group) were 2 meadowlarks

At croton train station
Amer. widgeon (2)
Green winged teal (6)
One kingfisher
 
L Trachtenberg 
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> Red-necked Grebe 1
> Horned Grebe 1
> Common Loons 2
> Red-throated Loon 12
> Wilson's Snipe
> Great Egret
> Laughing Gull (rare here)
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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Co Park

[Peter Post]

Red-necked Grebe 1
Horned Grebe 1
Common Loons 2
Red-throated Loon 12
Wilson's Snipe
Great Egret
Laughing Gull (rare here)
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Chis Drury
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[nysbirds-l] Free Bird Migration Documentary, NY locations

[Childs, Jackson]

Hi,

I'm posting this with the permission of the NYSbirds-L Listowner. I've put a 
free documentary online about neo-tropical bird migration. Some of it was 
filmed in NY, including the Adirondacks and Sterling Forest State Park, so NY 
birders might be interested. To see the movie go here: 
http://gulfcrossingmovie.com (again, it's completely free forever). Some of 
this video was shown on CBS Sunday Morning a couple months ago.

All the best,
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[nysbirds-l] Purple Finch and Blue-winged Teal- Quogue Wildlife Refuge

[Eileen Schwinn]

Between 6:30AM and 9AM, beside the early spring arrivals of Blue-gray 
gnatcatcher, both Kinglets, Pine Warbler, Wood duck, and Fox Sparrow, two 
Blue-winged Teal, on the Ice Pond, and one male Purple Finch, in the Butterfly 
Garden area, were seen at QWR, Quogue, Suffolk County.
Mike Higgiston 
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[nysbirds-l] Chat at Jamaica Bay

[Corey Finger]

I just had a Yellow – breasted Chat in the North Garden of Jamaica Bay.

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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Co Park

[Peter Post]

Red-necked Grebe 1
Horned Grebe 1
Common Loons 2
Red-throated Loon 12
Wilson's Snipe
Great Egret
Laughing Gull (rare here)
Plus the usual bluebirds, kestrels. etc.

Charlie Roberto
Kyle Bardwell
Larry Trachtenberg
John Grant
Chis Drury
Peter Post

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[nysbirds-l] Louisiana Waterthrushy day Oakland lake Queens NY

[Cesar Castillo]

Early this morning I headed to Kissena Park to check out the marshes by the 
lake.  Last night (4/12 at around 7PM) I saw a Marsh wren there and a possible 
moorhen or something similar.  Did not refind the birds this morning (4/13)but 
I did see a Louisiana waterthrush (ID confirmed by salmony colour and very 
white superciliums).  This bird was located on the slope overlooking the lake 
and marsh.  The bird then flew into the marshy area where I had seen and heard 
the Marsh Wren. No warblers at Kissena. 

I moved on to Oakland lake where it was very warbly.   I saw a Palm and right 
behind it was the Louisiana Waterthrush.  I though great, a second one for the 
day and I didnt have to look too hard to refind this one.  I also encountered
Pine, and Yellow-rumped.

Near the water inlet (the stream that feeds the lake) I encountered a second 
Lousiana, third of the day surrounded by a few swamp sparrows.  Took my time 
trying to get photos, while watching this one a third (fourth of the day) flew 
in about three yards away. 
Wood ducks flew in over my head into the ravine as this was happening.

After a while I kept walking again and ran into Eric Miller who was looking at 
his own Louisiana Waterthrush (5th of the day, 4th at Oakland) by the staircase 
on the western shore of the lake.  He also helped me find my FOY Blue-grey 
gnatcatcher, and FOY blue-winged teal pair.  
Soon I was joined by more birders (Gary, Bob, Seth, Mary, Steve S.  and Arie).  
We all got more good looks at a Louisiana near the entrance to the park (where 
I saw the first Louisiana in this park).  News came of a Ruff in breeding 
plumage somewhere out on the Island and most everyone left.  I stayed behind 
and found my FOY Yellow Warbler.
Moved on to Alley Pond Environmental Center to find my FOY Barn swallows with 
Tree Swallows.


Highlights of the day
Kissena Park
4/12 
Marsh Wren
4/13
Louisiana Waterthrush

Oakland Lake
Rough-winged Swallows (continue)
Tree Swallows
Wood ducks
Blue-winged Teal
Blue-grey gnatcatcher
both kinglets
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Pine Warbler
Palm Warbler
4 Louisiana Waterthrushes
Yellow Warbler

APEC
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[nysbirds-l] Ruff on L.I.?

[Peter Scully]

Details?  Are falconers after this bird, too?

-Peter




--- On Sat, 4/13/13, Cesar Castillo czar3...@yahoo.com wrote:

From: Cesar Castillo czar3...@yahoo.com
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Louisiana Waterthrushy day Oakland lake Queens NY
To: NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu
Date: Saturday, April 13, 2013, 2:30 PM

Early this morning I headed to Kissena Park to check out the marshes by the 
lake.  Last night (4/12 at around 7PM) I saw a Marsh wren there and a possible 
moorhen or something similar.  Did not refind the birds this morning (4/13)but 
I did see a Louisiana waterthrush (ID confirmed by salmony colour and very 
white superciliums).  This bird was located on the slope overlooking the lake 
and marsh.  The bird then flew into the marshy area where I had seen and heard 
the Marsh Wren. No warblers at Kissena. 
I moved on to Oakland lake where it was very warbly.   I saw a Palm and right 
behind it was the Louisiana
 Waterthrush.  I though great, a second one for the day and I didnt have to 
look too hard to refind this one.  I also encounteredPine, and Yellow-rumped.
Near the water inlet (the stream that feeds the lake) I encountered a second 
Lousiana, third of the day surrounded by a few swamp sparrows.  Took my time 
trying to get photos, while watching this one a third (fourth of the day) flew 
in about three yards away. Wood ducks flew in over my head into the ravine as 
this was happening.
After a while I kept walking again and ran into Eric Miller who was looking at 
his own Louisiana Waterthrush (5th of the day, 4th at Oakland) by the staircase 
on the western shore of the lake.  He also helped me find my FOY Blue-grey 
gnatcatcher, and FOY blue-winged teal pair.  Soon I was joined by more birders 
(Gary, Bob, Seth, Mary, Steve S.  and Arie).  We all got more good looks at a 
Louisiana near the entrance to the park (where I saw the first Louisiana in 
this park).  News came of a Ruff in breeding plumage somewhere out on the 
Island and most everyone left.  I stayed behind and found my FOY Yellow 
Warbler.Moved on to Alley Pond Environmental Center to find my FOY Barn 
swallows with Tree Swallows.

Highlights of the dayKissena Park4/12 Marsh Wren4/13Louisiana Waterthrush
Oakland LakeRough-winged Swallows (continue)Tree SwallowsWood ducksBlue-winged 
TealBlue-grey gnatcatcherboth kingletsYellow-rumped
 WarblerPine WarblerPalm Warbler4 Louisiana WaterthrushesYellow Warbler
APECBarn Swallow
  
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[nysbirds-l] Purple Finch continues at Hoyt Farm

[John Gluth]

The male Purple Finch was still present at Hoyt Farm Park in Commack (Suffolk 
Co.) this morning. I had to wait 20-25 minutes before it made its first 
appearance, so some patience is required.
Migrant presence elsewhere in the park was relatively light, but I did find 1 
Eastern Phoebe, 2 Ruby-crowned Kinglets, and 8-10 Golden-crowned Kinglets. 
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Ruff on L.I.?

[Peter Scully]

My bad.  Details are on the NY Birds Facebook Page. 

-P

--- On Sat, 4/13/13, Peter Scully peterandrewscull...@yahoo.com wrote:

From: Peter Scully peterandrewscull...@yahoo.com
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Ruff on L.I.?
To: NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu
Date: Saturday, April 13, 2013, 2:42 PM

Details?  Are falconers after this bird, too?

-Peter




--- On Sat, 4/13/13, Cesar Castillo czar3...@yahoo.com wrote:

From: Cesar Castillo czar3...@yahoo.com
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Louisiana Waterthrushy day Oakland lake Queens NY
To: NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu
Date: Saturday, April 13, 2013, 2:30 PM

Early this morning I headed to Kissena Park to check out the marshes by the 
lake.  Last night (4/12 at around 7PM) I saw a Marsh wren there and a possible 
moorhen or something similar.  Did not refind the
 birds this morning (4/13)but I did see a Louisiana waterthrush (ID confirmed 
by salmony colour and very white superciliums).  This bird was located on the 
slope overlooking the lake and marsh.  The bird then flew into the marshy area 
where I had seen and heard the Marsh Wren. No warblers at Kissena. 
I moved on to Oakland lake where it was very warbly.   I saw a Palm and right 
behind it was the Louisiana
 Waterthrush.  I though great, a second one for the day and I didnt have to 
look too hard to refind this one.  I also encounteredPine, and Yellow-rumped.
Near the water inlet (the stream that feeds the lake) I encountered a second 
Lousiana, third of the day surrounded by a few swamp sparrows.  Took my time 
trying to get photos, while watching this one a third (fourth of the day) flew 
in about three yards away. Wood ducks flew in over my head into the ravine as 
this was happening.
After a while I kept walking again and ran into Eric Miller who was looking at 
his own Louisiana Waterthrush (5th of the day, 4th at Oakland) by the staircase 
on the western shore of the lake.  He also helped me find my FOY Blue-grey 
gnatcatcher, and FOY blue-winged teal pair.  Soon I was joined by more birders 
(Gary, Bob, Seth, Mary, Steve S.  and Arie).  We all got more good looks at a 
Louisiana near the entrance to the park (where I saw the first Louisiana in 
this park).  News came of a Ruff in breeding plumage somewhere out on the 
Island and most everyone left.  I stayed behind and found my FOY Yellow 
Warbler.Moved on to Alley Pond Environmental Center to find my FOY Barn 
swallows with Tree Swallows.

Highlights of the dayKissena Park4/12 Marsh Wren4/13Louisiana Waterthrush
Oakland LakeRough-winged Swallows (continue)Tree SwallowsWood ducksBlue-winged 
TealBlue-grey gnatcatcherboth kingletsYellow-rumped
 WarblerPine WarblerPalm Warbler4 Louisiana WaterthrushesYellow Warbler
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Ruff on L.I.?

[Cesar Castillo]

Sorry, I havent got any details on the Ruff.
Can someone share them here?

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[nysbirds-l] Ruff

[Corey Finger]

From the Long Island RBA text earlier today:

MichaelMcBrien:
Ruff at Timber Pt GC East marina.

Good birding,
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[nysbirds-l] 2nd Ruff just found at the Timber Point County Club County LI...

[Andrew Baksh]

Good deeds do get rewarded (sometimes)?  While helping John Gluth to
look for the Ruff earlier found by Michael McBrien, we just found a
2nd Ruff or maybe Reeve.  Looking at it now and trying to document the
sighting.

Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device!

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[nysbirds-l] ruff

[MICHAEL HIGGISTON]

Unfortunately, I don't play golf.  Would someone share with me in what 
town Timber Point GC is located.  Thanks.

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[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

[Debbie Becker]

We finally had warblers on the Saturday morning bird walk! Highlights include; 
Pine, Palm and Yellow rumped along with Kinglets, Hermit thrush, Brown Creeper, 
Belted King Fisher, Northern Flickers and Eastern Phoebes were a welcomed 
sight. Thirty- eight birders observed the following:

Pine Warbler -4
Palm-4
Yellow Rumped-7
Ruby crowned kinglet-6
Golden crowned kinglet-4
Red winged blackbird-9
Northern Rough winged Swallow-2
Tree Swallow-2
Wood duck-2
Mallard-2
Canada goose-3
Brown Creeper-2
Hairy woodpecker -2
Red bellied woodpecker -3
Downy woodpecker -2
Yellow bellied sapsucker -1
Northern Flicker-3
Eastern Phoebe-2
American Crow-3
Belted Kingfisher-1
Red tailed hawk-3
Hermit thrush-1
American Robin-many
White throated sparrow-5
Song sparrow-1
Chipping sparrow-1
Chickadee-2
American Goldfinch
Tufted titmouse-3
Northern Cardinal-2
Mourning Dove-1
Blue Jay-7
White breasted nuthatch -2
Grackle-1
House Finch-1
House Sparrow-4
Purple Finch-1
Cormorant -1

Good Birding,
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[nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: Morning waterbird flight

[Angus Wilson]

There was a good eastward push of waterbirds, principally loons and gannets
along the Atlantic coast this morning. A 90 minute count from East Hampton
(Suffolk Co.) tallied 2,383 Red-throated Loons, 735 Common Loons, 119 loon
sp., 901 scoter (all 3 sp.) and 466 Northern Gannets. Other highlights
included 67 Razorbills, many in alternate plumage, 4 Red-necked Grebes, 6
Blue-winged Teal and 12 Great Cormorants. Forty-one Long-tailed Ducks was a
good showing from the oceanside of the peninsula, all in their dark
alternate plumage. Later I found a tight raft of 90 Long-tailed Ducks at
Montauk Point, where there was little activity beyond a flyby male
Harlequin Duck.

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Re:[nysbirds-l] 2nd Ruff just found at the Timber Point County Club County LI...

[Andrew Baksh]

Both Ruffs (1 could be a Reeve or Faeder type) are still here as I am
about to leave.  Last observed with Jessica and her mom Karen and
Mike.  Patience is required to see these birds as they tend to
disappear into the marsh for long periods.

Other notables included, Least Sandpiper, Willet and a Spotted
Sandpiper (seen by others).  A flock of Boat-tailed Grackles this far
inland is worthy of mention as well,

The Black Brandt continues here at Timber Point as well.

Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device!

Andrew Baksh
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com

On Apr 13, 2013, at 3:36 PM, Andrew Baksh birdingd...@gmail.com wrote:

 Good deeds do get rewarded (sometimes)?  While helping John Gluth to
 look for the Ruff earlier found by Michael McBrien, we just found a
 2nd Ruff or maybe Reeve.  Looking at it now and trying to document the
 sighting.

 Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device!

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[nysbirds-l] Monk Parakeets and more, New Rochelle, Westchester County

[bochnikm]

There were 16 Monk Parakeets in Aiello Park (behind Trinity Elementary School, 
Church Street)?in New Rochelle today. A pair of Ospreys are building a nest on 
top of one of the light poles with parakeet nests. In the estuary?across the 
street was a Greater Yellowlegs and a Great Egret.
?
Michael Bochnik


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Re:[nysbirds-l] 2nd Ruff at the Timber Point C.C.

[John Gluth]

After a years-long scarcity of Ruffs in NY, it's remarkable to have 6 in 
consecutive years downstate alone (4 last year at Jamaica Bay's East Pond and 
the two today). Even more so considering that Timberpoint is hardly a shorebird 
hotspot. Another great find by Michael McBrien and a serendipitous find of the 
second bird by Andrew and I later.
Four passable digiscoped photos (embedded in eBird checklist) of both Ruffs can 
be viewed here: http://ebird.org/ebird/ny/view/checklist?subID=S13734917

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[nysbirds-l] Timber Point

[MICHAEL HIGGISTON]

I want to thank all who answered my query concerning the location of the 
Timber Point GC.  I would have acknowledged your responses earlier but I 
was out to dinner.  (Not out to lunch.  :)

Mike Higgiston

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[nysbirds-l] Ruffs found at the Timber Point County Club County LI...Some Photos Posted...

[Andrew Baksh]

I have posted a few photos of the RUFFS from today here (
http://birdingdude.blogspot.com/2013/04/ruff-day-on-long-island.html).

For those who cannot find or don't know where the location is. Here is a
link to a map of Timber Point County Club Golf Course
LIhttps://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-8q=Timber+Point+Country+Club+Golf+Coursefb=1gl=ushq=Timber+Point+Country+Club+Golf+Coursecid=0,0,9483299234849214049ei=Rh9qUffKLNji4AP2wYH4Bgved=0CIkBEPwSMAA,
which should also provide directions.

The birds were seen at the East Marina marsh, which can be accessed via the
East Marina Access Road, you take it to the end. There is parking there but
be aware that the lot, is also used by visitors and boat owners and can get
filled up.

I should not have to, but I will mention it anyway.  PLEASE, observe the
rules of the location and do not venture out into the marsh or wander
around on the golf course.  Birders are NOT frowned upon by the golf course
administrators and we would like to keep it that way.

Many thanks to Michael McBrien and his dad for the 1st RUFF find and to
Shai Mitra, Patricia Lindsay, Dale Dancis, Diana Teta and John Gluth who
kept me company throughout the day as I studied and documented the 1st and
then second RUFF that John and I found.

Good Shorebirding (say what!)

Andrew Baksh
Queens, NY
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com


On Sat, Apr 13, 2013 at 5:57 PM, Andrew Baksh birdingd...@gmail.com wrote:

 Both Ruffs (1 could be a Reeve or Faeder type) are still here as I am
 about to leave.  Last observed with Jessica and her mom Karen and
 Mike.  Patience is required to see these birds as they tend to
 disappear into the marsh for long periods.

 Other notables included, Least Sandpiper, Willet and a Spotted
 Sandpiper (seen by others).  A flock of Boat-tailed Grackles this far
 inland is worthy of mention as well,

 The Black Brandt continues here at Timber Point as well.

 Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device!

 Andrew Baksh
 www.birdingdude.blogspot.com

 On Apr 13, 2013, at 3:36 PM, Andrew Baksh birdingd...@gmail.com wrote:

  Good deeds do get rewarded (sometimes)?  While helping John Gluth to
  look for the Ruff earlier found by Michael McBrien, we just found a
  2nd Ruff or maybe Reeve.  Looking at it now and trying to document the
  sighting.
 
  Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device!
 
  Andrew Baksh
  www.birdingdude.blogspot.com


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