[nysbirds-l] Common Gull Photos...

[Andrew Baksh]

I have a blog post up that includes photos that should help for those who
are interested in looking for the Brooklyn Common Gull.  I suggest that
visitor go prepared for VERY cold and sometimes windy conditions at
Veterans Memorial Pier in Brooklyn.

If the bird is seen again on the pier, please be vigilant of the many
visitors to the pier and try to talk them into not flushing the birds.  The
few of use who were on the bird for the short time we had yesterday did
just that and were somewhat successful but not always.  The Common Gull
seemed much more wary of activity than the Ring-billed Gulls and I saw how
it responded to someone (not a birder) who walked right behind the roosting
flock of birds.  It immediately stood up acting nervous and left shortly
after.  Hopefully, these tips help.

People who drive should also check the known Ring-billed Gull roosting
spots along the Belt Parkway.  I checked several such areas after the bird
left yesterday but could not re-find it but these areas should not be
overlooked.

See the photos here -
http://birdingdude.blogspot.com/2014/01/when-gull-aint-so-common-you-feeze-for.html

Cheers!

Andrew Baksh

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[nysbirds-l] South Shore from Shinnecock Inlet to Jones Inlet: Redheads, Pintails, Pipit, Snow Buntings

[Robert Taylor]

Hi Everyone,

I drove out east and birded back going west.  Highlights were:

On Ponquogue Ave, waiting for everyone to drive into the school lot, there
was a large flock of 75+ Robins eating berries in the trees

Shinnecock Inlet: was on the west side of the inlet and met a fellow birder
- I could not locate the King Eiders again - I know what to look for, but I
guess the waves made it difficult.
Saw all 3 scoters, Common Eiders and a decent amount of Bonaparte Gulls.
Saw a loon that I need to ID - probably a Common Loon but looked small.
(saw a seal again)

Patchogue Lake: (followed previous report from north side of lake by the
bridge) about 8 Pintails and 3 Redheads (2 drakes, 1 female)

Gilgo/ Cedar Beach Marina: tried looking for the Gyrfalcon but could not
locate it - found a Harrier and Pergerine Falcon instead

Jones Bach West End: did a big search but could not find the Northern
Shrike - found an American Pipt, House Finches, Horned Larks and a flock of
Snow Buntings touched down in front of me.

Good Birding,
Rob in Massapequa
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[nysbirds-l] Syracuse RBA

[Joseph Brin]

RBA
 
*  New York
*  Syracuse
* January 27, 2014
*  NYSY  01. 27. 14
 
Hotline: Syracuse Rare bird Alert
Dates(s):

January 20, 2013 - January 27, 2014
to report by e-mail: brinjoseph AT yahoo.com
covering upstate NY counties: Cayuga, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
and Montezuma Wetlands Complex (MWC) (just outside Cayuga County),
Onondaga, Oswego, Lewis, Jefferson, Oneida, Herkimer,  Madison & Cortland
compiled:January 27 AT 6:30 p.m. (EST)
compiler: Joseph Brin
Onondaga Audubon Homepage: www.onondagaaudubon.org
 
 
#379 Monday January 27, 2014
 
Greetings. This is the Syracuse Area Rare Bird Alert for the week of 
January 20, 2014
 
Highlights:
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GREEN-WING TEAL
KING EIDER
TURKEY VULTURE
GLAUCOUS GULL
ICELAND GULL
LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL
SNOWY OWL
SAW-WHET OWL
SHORT-EARED OWL
BOHEMIAN WAXWING
LAPLAND LONGSPUR



Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge (MNWR) and Montezuma Wetlands Complex (MWC)


     No reports this week.


Onondaga County


     1/21: A SNOWY OWL was found on Hayes Road south of Rt.370 east of 
Baldwinsville.
     1/22: A GREEN-WINGED TEAL was seen in the feeder canal on Andrews Road in 
Dewitt. The SAW-WHET OWL was seen again on the Bog Trail at Beaver Lake Nature 
Center west of Baldwinsville. A SNOWY OWL was seen at Hancock Airport.
     1/24: An ICELAND GULL was seen at Mercer Park in Baldwinsville.
     1/25: A TURKEY VULTURE was seen at Green Lakes State Park. 8 ICELAND GULLS 
and 2 GLAUCOUS GULLS were found at the Inner Harbor near Carousel Center.
     1/26: A LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL was seen at the Inner Harbor.


Oswego County


     1/24: A female KING EIDER was again seen near the mouth of the Oswego 
River in Oswego.
     1/27: A group of BOHEMIAN WAXWINGS was heard in Constantia.


Oneida county


     1/24: A SHORT-EARED OWL was seen at the intersection of Rt. 31 and Miller 
Road in Durhamville.


Herkimer County


     1/21: A SNOWY OWL continues near Barto Hill north of Middleville.


Madison County


     1/21: 2 LAPLAND LONGSPURS were found on Strain Road near Munnsville. 7 
ICELAND GULLS were seen at the Madison County Landfill.
     1/22: A SNOWY OWL was seen near the Fenner Wind Farm.


--  end report



Joseph Brin
Region 5
Baldwinsville, N.Y.  13027  U.S.A.
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[nysbirds-l] 1/18 Coney Iceland

[Dennis Hrehowsik]

It's come to my attention that Klemens Gasser spotted this immature Iceland 
Gull a few hours before I reported it. I didn't know it had been seen 
previously at the time. Credit where it's due. 

Nice spot Klemens!

Dennis

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[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Grebe from Piermont Pier, Rockland Co.

[Alan Wells]

The Red-necked grebe reported by Evan Mark at Piermont Pier, Rockland Co.,
was seen at approximately 2:00 PM (1/27/2014) well out into the main channel
of the Hudson River just slightly upriver from the end of the pier. The bird
was in the scope for about a minute, but was frequently obscured by
whitecaps. I left for about 2 minutes to retrieve my camera but could not
relocate the bird when I returned. Probably still around but the high winds
and chop on the river made viewing difficult. 

 

Alan Wells

Tomkins Cove, Rockland Co.


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[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Common Gull - No

[Rob Jett]

Sean Sime and I spent from 1:45pm until 3:20pm at the Veterans Memorial Pier 
but never spotted the Common Gull. As a consolation prize there was a 1st year 
Iceland Gull hanging around next to the pier.

Good birding,

Rob

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[nysbirds-l] Common Gull NOT SEEN, Iceland YES, Brooklyn

[Sean Sime]

>From roughly 1-3:30pm today, Rob Jett and I birded Veteran's Memorial Pier
and nearby 58th St. Pier in Brooklyn. Conditions deteriorated from sunny
and pleasant to a downright inhospitable gale.
A first year Iceland gull (same individual)was seen in both locations. The
MANY gulls over the Owl's Head treatment facility simply did not roost on
the pier or adjacent rocks as they typically do. There were a significant
number of gulls that were just too far to scope given the conditions.

Cheers,

Sean Sime
Brooklyn, NY

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[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Grebe at Piermont Pier

[Evan Mark]

Rare for Rockland county a Red-necked Grebe is currently feeding and vocalizing 
on the north side of the tip of the pier.
Also present this morning was a male Redhead, and two days ago a Long-tailed 
Duck both locally uncommon.
Evan

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[nysbirds-l] Bohemian Waxwings

[Mickey Scilingo]

I just heard several BOHEMIAN WAXWINGS calling overhead while I was outside 
filling up my feeders.  A made a quick scan of the cedars and the sumac bushes 
under the power lines next door but did not see any birds actively feeding.  




Mickey Scilingo
Constantia
Oswego County, NY
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[nysbirds-l] Feb 1st NY Freeport Freeport Pelagic Reminder...

[Andrew Baksh]

Hello Everyone,

I have word that this trip is in need of *4 more seats* to fill before we
have the numbers that would allow the ship to sail (not to worry, there
will be room for more).  The weather forecast at the moment looks good and
for those worried about the cold, it is several degrees warmer offshore
than inland.

Let's get those seats filled and get out there because there is no telling
what really good bird (s) awaits us out there.  Thanks for your time and
consideration.  Below I have coped and pasted Paul Guris note about the
trip.
***

>From Paul Guris -

See Life Paulagics has scheduled a 12 hour offshore pelagic out of
Freeport, NY for Saturday, Feb 1 with the Capt. Lou Fleet.  Both of
their boats are large, stable, with a big top deck, heated cabin, and
separate men's and ladies facilities. As always we'll have multiple
leaders to help find and get people on the birds.


Dovekie is one of the prime targets on this trip and the right water
temperatures for this species are currently close to shore.  We just
had a dozen out of Belmar, NJ within 20 miles or so of land.  On an
offshore fishing trip at the end of December out of Cape May we also
saw Dovekies, multiple Fulmars, flocks of Red Phalaropes, Kittiwakes,
and even a very late Great Shearwater!  Other birds we often find on
this trip include Atlantic Puffin, Common and Thick-billed Murre,
Razorbill, Glaucous, Iceland, Lesser Black-backed, and Bonaparte's
Gulls, Black-legged Kittiwake, and numbers of Northern Gannets.  We
also see nearshore birds on our way out like Common and Red-throated
Loons, all 3 scoters (White-winged tends to be further offshore than
Surf or Black), and other sea ducks.


The trip cost is $185.  The boat sails at 6:00 AM, returning at
roughly 6:00 PM. To make a reservation, contact us by phone at
215-234-6805 or e-mail us at i...@paulagics.com.


Results and photos from past winter pelagics can be found on "Paulagic
Birding" on Facebook.



Hope to see you aboard.


-PAG

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*Paul A. Guris*


*See Life Paulagics*

*PO Box 161*

*Green Lane, PA  18054*

*215-234-6805 <215-234-6805>*

*www.paulagics.com *

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[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose, Randall's Island (correction)

[Douglas Futuyma]

In my haste, I wrote "Cackling" when, of course, I intended "Barnacle"
Goose.  Thanks to the several people who quickly notified me of this
idiotic (my word, not theirs) mistake.

Doug Futuyma

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[nysbirds-l] Cackling Goose continues (Randall's Island, NYC)

[Douglas Futuyma]

At 8 a.m., with Canada Geese, in the narrow channel that lets into the East
River from the northwest; almost below the railroad span.  I did not find
the Red-necked Grebe.

Doug Futuyma
Stony Brook, NY

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[nysbirds-l] Yes-Pink-footed Goose-Riverhead

[Eileen Schwinn]

Currently being seen east of 105, north of Northville Turnpike with 1000 Canada 
geese.
Dick Bellinger
Eileen Schwinn
Mike Higgiston
Kevin Nolan


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[nysbirds-l] NEW webinars! The Uncommon Crow: the Hidden Life of a Familiar Bird

[Kevin J. McGowan]

A lot of New Yorkers have shown interest in my talks about crows, so I thought 
I would share these new webinars I will be presenting in the next couple of 
weeks.

Best,

Kevin


New webinar series about crows!

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27 January 2014

Let’s talk crows!

Dear bird enthusiast,

I’ve been studying the biology and complex family lives of American Crows—and 
yes, talking about them—for more than 25 years. I’m thrilled that I can now 
talk about my favorite species in two new Cornell Lab 
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 Many people have questions about crows based on their own encounters and there 
are quite a few misconceptions about this highly intelligent and human-like 
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The crow webinars cost $10 each, and will each be 90 minutes long so there will 
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webinar:
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life,
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I hope you’ll join us! Go to the Cornell Lab 
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