[nysbirds-l] One exciting day !

[robert adamo]

This morning, between 0850 & 1115, was spent at the North Fork Preserve,
Jamesport, where the birding was slow, although I did see and hear a FOS
Great-crested Flycatcher, plus 4  Red-tailed Hawks. One was perched, while
the 3 others were soaring, in "laddered fashion", all positioned in almost
a straight line, as they made fairly tight circles.

The highlight of the day however, was not a bird, but finding an adult Red
Fox, 3 of it's Kits, and their den !  As they say, "it happened in a
flash". Without any prior inkling, I became aware of "orange" movement -
the parent flew in one direction, 2 of the young went in another, with the
3rd racing back into the den. The most amazing part of this encounter for
me, was the short, repeated "squawk" by the mother (?), which I took to be,
her keeping her young abreast of my continued presence. This was the first
time I had ever heard this Red Fox vocalization, which reminded me of a
louder, Ring-necked Pheasant call...but be advised, I wear 2 hearing aids !
 I never saw the kits again, but the parent did show itself two more times,
as it kept up sounding the alert !.

Cheers,
Bob

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[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach, Muttontown, Massapequa: Soliatary Sandpiper, Blue Winged Warbler etc, etc

[Robert Taylor]

Hi Everyone,

I was out at Jones Beach West End, Shu Swamp, Bailey's Arborteum,
Muttontown Preserve, Massapequa Preserve and again at Jones Beach all day
today.  Rough estimate is 75 species but will provide a more accurate count
on my blog.  Highlights were:

Jones Beach was somewhat disappointing - not many warblers or flashy
migrants - saw 2 Swallows harass a Merlin, Boat Tailed Grackles, Chipping
Sparrows, House Wren, Common Terns, lots of Piping Plover, Common Loon in
good plumage, Black Bellied Plovers,and my FOS Short Billed Dowitchers.

I had the best luck at Muttontown Preserve and spent most of my time by the
kettle ponds.  The birds made me work to get photos, but a little patience
paid off.  Warblers included Blue Winged, lots of Black and Whites,
Ovenbird, Yellow, Common Yellowthroat, Northern Waterthrush, Ovenbird,
Redstarts, Yellow Rumped, and Northern Parula.  Also saw a Solitary
Sandpiper, Green Heron, and Veery.

There were a lot of Chipping Sparrows at Bailey's Arborteum and saw my FOS
Ruby Throated Hummingbird at Massapequa Preserve.

Good birding,
Rob in Massapequa

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[nysbirds-l] Correction - swamp sparrow

[Luke]

Steve Walter and Derek Rogers quickly altered me to the fact that the chipping 
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[nysbirds-l] Forge River Headwaters - Center Moriches

[leormand .]

This afternoon I spent some time at the headwaters of the Forge River -
there's a beautiful hiking trail on the south side which is accessible from
the sunrise highway service road - though there's no true place to "park"
(the opposite side of the river is private property).

The start of the river had 2 or 3 pairs of wood duck which were
particularly skittish.  B Warblers, Blue-grey Gnatcatchers, a chipping
sparrow, black-capped chickadees, several species of woodpecker and eastern
towees.

Photos of the B warbler and chipping sparrow can be seen here:

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[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 5/6

[Thomas Fiore]

Tuesday, 6 May, 2014 - Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City

Movement seemed less-evident, but in some areas, perhaps especially  
the north end, species such as Hermit Thrush & White-throated Sparrow  
were nearly super-abundant as of sunrise. The park overall held a good  
variety of migrants with at least some holdovers from the past several  
days, & a bit of what may have been fresh arrival.  More than 25  
species of Warblers again kept birders busy; several Hooded, & Cape  
May were among those found.


Good birding,

Tom Fiore
Manhattan

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Staten Island Black-necked Stilt Update - YES

[Anne Purcell]

Observed also from 4:10 pm to 4:31 pm in same area.  As Jeff observed  
yesterday, the bird was resting when I first arrived.  It started to  
feed in a channel just as I was ready to leave, disappearing behind a  
small "island" of iva and phrags.  Sweet bird!

Anne Purcell
Staten Island


On May 6, 2014, at 8:15 AM, Shaibal Mitra wrote:

> Stilt still present at Goethals Bridge Pond this morning, 6 May,  
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[nysbirds-l] Kentucky Wa. Prospect Park

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KEWA continues by Fallkill Falls above the Upper Pool in Brooklyn's Prospect 
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RE: [nysbirds-l] interesting woodpecker

[SUSAN HERBST]

A couple of years ago, we came across one in NH. It was a frequent 
visitor to a friend's yard. We did some research and there were a couple 
of theories. One was that it was stained by what ever tree it was living 
in and another was that it was diet related. Neither scenario explained 
why none of the other hairys in the area were yellow tinted.
S

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David Sagman sent me a photo of an interesting yellow-tinted hairy 
woodpecker. If anyone knows about this phenomenon, info would be much 
appreciated.


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Re: [nysbirds-l] interesting woodpecker

[Hugh McGuinness]

The phenomenon is called xanthochromism. Not much seems to be known about
it, except that it is fairly commonly observed. There are some hypotheses
that suggest that the cause is often environmental and perhaps dietary in
birds.

Hugh


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Re: [nysbirds-l] interesting woodpecker

[Lisa Bento]

Wow, that's fascinating! I googled and came up with this: 
http://ctaudubon.blogspot.com/2013/01/hairy-woodpecker-with-yellow-patches_16.html

Please let us know what else you can find out.

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[nysbirds-l] interesting woodpecker

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David Sagman sent me a photo of an interesting yellow-tinted hairy
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[nysbirds-l] Wilson's Plover BACK at Cupsogue!

[Justin LeClaire]

Hey everyone,

My crew and I just refound the Wilson's Plover at Cupsogue Beach County Park. 
It's quite far out on the flood shoals in the bay. Currently, it's sitting 
amongst a bunch of mussels on the far NE side of the main large flood shoal out 
in the bay. Nearly all of the hundreds of sanderling/Dunlin took off toward the 
back side of the island, however this guy has stayed in the same area for the 
better part of an hour in the area described. 

Best viewing may be from the end of the sandy path that runs from behind a red 
fence that runs along the dirt road and continues down to the bay. You could 
also try from the camping area along the dirt road in the park, as it's 
somewhat of an elevated area.  We were on the flood shoal for a PIPL/other 
shorebird survey when we found the WIPL, and I do have some pictures.

The tide is quite low with a ton of mudflats showing currently. Luckily, I was 
able to put a friendly gentleman named Byron on the bird while he was 
conducting a shorebird survey for the Audubon Society

Good luck! (At least he's still out here).

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RE: [nysbirds-l] Staten Island Black-necked Stilt Update - YES

[Shaibal Mitra]

Stilt still present at Goethals Bridge Pond this morning, 6 May, 07:04-07:27.

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if you go. There's an access path west of path at end of GH road by large tree. 
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[nysbirds-l] Cerulean Warbler - Hempstead Lake State Park

[Jeremy Barlow]

A cerulean warbler is currently being seen at the northwest corner of South 
Pond in Hempstead Lake State Park.

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A cerulean warbler is currently being seen at the northwest corner of South 
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RE: [nysbirds-l] Staten Island Black-necked Stilt Update - YES

[Shaibal Mitra]

Stilt still present at Goethals Bridge Pond this morning, 6 May, 07:04-07:27.

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[nysbirds-l] Wilson's Plover BACK at Cupsogue!

[Justin LeClaire]

Hey everyone,

My crew and I just refound the Wilson's Plover at Cupsogue Beach County Park. 
It's quite far out on the flood shoals in the bay. Currently, it's sitting 
amongst a bunch of mussels on the far NE side of the main large flood shoal out 
in the bay. Nearly all of the hundreds of sanderling/Dunlin took off toward the 
back side of the island, however this guy has stayed in the same area for the 
better part of an hour in the area described. 

Best viewing may be from the end of the sandy path that runs from behind a red 
fence that runs along the dirt road and continues down to the bay. You could 
also try from the camping area along the dirt road in the park, as it's 
somewhat of an elevated area.  We were on the flood shoal for a PIPL/other 
shorebird survey when we found the WIPL, and I do have some pictures.

The tide is quite low with a ton of mudflats showing currently. Luckily, I was 
able to put a friendly gentleman named Byron on the bird while he was 
conducting a shorebird survey for the Audubon Society

Good luck! (At least he's still out here).

Justin LeClaire
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[nysbirds-l] interesting woodpecker

[Bruce Horwith]

David Sagman sent me a photo of an interesting yellow-tinted hairy
woodpecker. If anyone knows about this phenomenon, info would be much
appreciated.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/39025168@N07/13936633598/

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Re: [nysbirds-l] interesting woodpecker

[Lisa Bento]

Wow, that's fascinating! I googled and came up with this: 
http://ctaudubon.blogspot.com/2013/01/hairy-woodpecker-with-yellow-patches_16.html

Please let us know what else you can find out.

 On May 6, 2014, at 11:48 AM, Bruce Horwith bruce.horw...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 David Sagman sent me a photo of an interesting yellow-tinted hairy 
 woodpecker. If anyone knows about this phenomenon, info would be much 
 appreciated.
 
 https://www.flickr.com/photos/39025168@N07/13936633598/
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Re: [nysbirds-l] interesting woodpecker

[Hugh McGuinness]

The phenomenon is called xanthochromism. Not much seems to be known about
it, except that it is fairly commonly observed. There are some hypotheses
that suggest that the cause is often environmental and perhaps dietary in
birds.

Hugh


On Tue, May 6, 2014 at 11:48 AM, Bruce Horwith bruce.horw...@gmail.comwrote:

 David Sagman sent me a photo of an interesting yellow-tinted hairy
 woodpecker. If anyone knows about this phenomenon, info would be much
 appreciated.

 https://www.flickr.com/photos/39025168@N07/13936633598/
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RE: [nysbirds-l] interesting woodpecker

[SUSAN HERBST]

A couple of years ago, we came across one in NH. It was a frequent 
visitor to a friend's yard. We did some research and there were a couple 
of theories. One was that it was stained by what ever tree it was living 
in and another was that it was diet related. Neither scenario explained 
why none of the other hairys in the area were yellow tinted.
S

Susan Herbst
graphic design/illustration/photography
516-633-7730
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On Tue, May 06, 2014 at 11:48 AM, Bruce Horwith wrote:

David Sagman sent me a photo of an interesting yellow-tinted hairy 
woodpecker. If anyone knows about this phenomenon, info would be much 
appreciated.


https://www.flickr.com/photos/39025168@N07/13936633598/ 
https://www.flickr.com/photos/39025168@N07/13936633598/






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[nysbirds-l] Kentucky Wa. Prospect Park

[Robert Bate]

KEWA continues by Fallkill Falls above the Upper Pool in Brooklyn's Prospect 
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Staten Island Black-necked Stilt Update - YES

[Anne Purcell]

Observed also from 4:10 pm to 4:31 pm in same area.  As Jeff observed  
yesterday, the bird was resting when I first arrived.  It started to  
feed in a channel just as I was ready to leave, disappearing behind a  
small island of iva and phrags.  Sweet bird!

Anne Purcell
Staten Island


On May 6, 2014, at 8:15 AM, Shaibal Mitra wrote:

 Stilt still present at Goethals Bridge Pond this morning, 6 May,  
 07:04-07:27.

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 Bird was still there at 4:30. NW corner. It was resting when I  
 arrived and then started to feed. Walked out of view behind  
 Phragmities. Winds won't turn SW until later in the week so bird may  
 hang around if winds remain NW. Good luck if you go. There's an  
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[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 5/6

[Thomas Fiore]

Tuesday, 6 May, 2014 - Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City

Movement seemed less-evident, but in some areas, perhaps especially  
the north end, species such as Hermit Thrush  White-throated Sparrow  
were nearly super-abundant as of sunrise. The park overall held a good  
variety of migrants with at least some holdovers from the past several  
days,  a bit of what may have been fresh arrival.  More than 25  
species of Warblers again kept birders busy; several Hooded,  Cape  
May were among those found.


Good birding,

Tom Fiore
Manhattan

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[nysbirds-l] Forge River Headwaters - Center Moriches

[leormand .]

This afternoon I spent some time at the headwaters of the Forge River -
there's a beautiful hiking trail on the south side which is accessible from
the sunrise highway service road - though there's no true place to park
(the opposite side of the river is private property).

The start of the river had 2 or 3 pairs of wood duck which were
particularly skittish.  BW Warblers, Blue-grey Gnatcatchers, a chipping
sparrow, black-capped chickadees, several species of woodpecker and eastern
towees.

Photos of the BW warbler and chipping sparrow can be seen here:

http://birdsoflongisland.blogspot.com/2014/05/may-migrants.html

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[nysbirds-l] Correction - swamp sparrow

[Luke]

Steve Walter and Derek Rogers quickly altered me to the fact that the chipping 
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[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach, Muttontown, Massapequa: Soliatary Sandpiper, Blue Winged Warbler etc, etc

[Robert Taylor]

Hi Everyone,

I was out at Jones Beach West End, Shu Swamp, Bailey's Arborteum,
Muttontown Preserve, Massapequa Preserve and again at Jones Beach all day
today.  Rough estimate is 75 species but will provide a more accurate count
on my blog.  Highlights were:

Jones Beach was somewhat disappointing - not many warblers or flashy
migrants - saw 2 Swallows harass a Merlin, Boat Tailed Grackles, Chipping
Sparrows, House Wren, Common Terns, lots of Piping Plover, Common Loon in
good plumage, Black Bellied Plovers,and my FOS Short Billed Dowitchers.

I had the best luck at Muttontown Preserve and spent most of my time by the
kettle ponds.  The birds made me work to get photos, but a little patience
paid off.  Warblers included Blue Winged, lots of Black and Whites,
Ovenbird, Yellow, Common Yellowthroat, Northern Waterthrush, Ovenbird,
Redstarts, Yellow Rumped, and Northern Parula.  Also saw a Solitary
Sandpiper, Green Heron, and Veery.

There were a lot of Chipping Sparrows at Bailey's Arborteum and saw my FOS
Ruby Throated Hummingbird at Massapequa Preserve.

Good birding,
Rob in Massapequa

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[nysbirds-l] One exciting day !

[robert adamo]

This morning, between 0850  1115, was spent at the North Fork Preserve,
Jamesport, where the birding was slow, although I did see and hear a FOS
Great-crested Flycatcher, plus 4  Red-tailed Hawks. One was perched, while
the 3 others were soaring, in laddered fashion, all positioned in almost
a straight line, as they made fairly tight circles.

The highlight of the day however, was not a bird, but finding an adult Red
Fox, 3 of it's Kits, and their den !  As they say, it happened in a
flash. Without any prior inkling, I became aware of orange movement -
the parent flew in one direction, 2 of the young went in another, with the
3rd racing back into the den. The most amazing part of this encounter for
me, was the short, repeated squawk by the mother (?), which I took to be,
her keeping her young abreast of my continued presence. This was the first
time I had ever heard this Red Fox vocalization, which reminded me of a
louder, Ring-necked Pheasant call...but be advised, I wear 2 hearing aids !
 I never saw the kits again, but the parent did show itself two more times,
as it kept up sounding the alert !.

Cheers,
Bob

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