[nysbirds-l] Lapland Longspurs--Robert Moses SP (Suffolk County)

[John Gluth]

This afternoon at Robert Moses State Park, among a large number of Horned Lark 
(a few flocks totaling ~125 -- maximum single count of 80) were 2 LAPLAND 
LONGSPURS (parking field 5) and 3 Snow Buntings (field 3).
10-15 Tree Sparrows were feeding along the roadside between the two parking 
lots at Captree State Park.

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[nysbirds-l] N.Harrier/ Manorville

[robert adamo]

Today, while we were heading west on the LIE, an adult, male (Gray Ghost)
was going in the same direction, as it hunted over a farm field on the w/s
Wading River Rd., s/o LIE, in Manorville (I don't remember ever seeing this
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Everything", a film about the life of Stephen Hawking, the British
Physicist.

It wasn't until we were on the way home, when it dawned on me that we had
seen a bird "hawking" on our way to see _ _ _ _ _ !

Cheers,
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[nysbirds-l] Belmont Lake SP Geese/Suffolk County + Nassau add on's

[Sean Sime]

I checked on the goose flock roosting on Belmont Lake this morning. The
flock did not fly out first thing and was in view from just before 8:30
till 10 when I left. The 4 Greater White-fronted Geese continue as does a
single Cackling Goose, but I could not locate the Barnacle Goose. The birds
were not sleeping (packed tightly), but many birds were in the NW corner
out of view.
Another notable bird there was a first year Iceland Gull.

At Jones Beach there is grass exposed on the road shoulders and the
expected sparrows and warbler were using them in numbers. Horned Larks with
at least 1 Lapland Longspur were at the Coast Guard Station.

Cheers,

Sean Sime
Brooklyn, NY

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[nysbirds-l] LALOs in Orange County

[Ken McDermott]

 Hi Folks, As in years past Missionland Road in Pine Island has risen to the position of "most reliable place" for LAPLAND LONGSPURS over the last two days.  Yesterday I had a message from Rob Stone in the early afternoon that there was a large collection there.  When I got out to there about 3:20pm I was able to find them all hanging around together and I had NINETEEN of them - - - - - the biggest number of this winter visitor that I have ever had in the area.  Several were coming into breeding plumage. Having passed the word on I was pleased to hear from Bill Fiero that he was out there today and he had about a dozen.  Joe Cullen got out there in mid-afternoon and was able to enjoy three of the Longspurs. If the weather stays reabarsonable, NOW is the time to be SLOWLY driving Missionland Road for its' rewards. Good luck and GOOD BIRDING,   Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] Raptors, Dune Rd

[Joel Horman]

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in the ocean-side dunes just west of Shinnecock Inlet, and an immature 
Bald Eagle was seen flying west along the beach several miles west of 
the Ponquogue bridge. A few Common Eider were at the inlet along with 
several Horned Grebes. Dune Rd itself was a bit of a slog, snow covered 
and icy in spots.


Peggy & Joel Horman,
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[nysbirds-l] Ravens @ Stuyvesant Town Manhattan NYC

[Andrew Baksh]

Anne Lazarus, reports two Ravens seen and heard around Stuyvesant Town over
the past few days.

I believe, Anne, Louise Fraza and Wendy saw a Raven during their CBC.

Birders in the area are encouraged to keep an eye and ear out for the
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Many thanks to Anne and her crew for their dedicated "patch birding" and
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Cheers,

Andrew

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[nysbirds-l] Sibley issue

[pmaxp]

Folks: I received the first printing as a gift. I went to the book store where 
it was purchased and explained the issue. The owner of the store happily 
replaced it with a copy of the 2nd printing. Try this method if possible.
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Sibley's issues - Clarification

[gabriel willow]

Thanks for the heads-up Richard.  FWIW, I just called to have my first printing 
replaced, and the customer service guy on the phone sounded a bit overwhelmed.  
He said they've been getting thousands of calls this morning since this news 
was posted on the internet, but that there wasn't a wholesale replacement 
program or policy in effect.  According the rep, one person had called, and the 
publisher had offered to replace their volume since they were dissatisfied with 
it.  But it's not a more comprehensive policy than that, and he wasn't sure if 
they'd be able to replace mine or not.  We shall see...
Cheers,
Gabriel WillowNYC Audubon 

 On Wednesday, February 4, 2015 10:11 AM, Richard Guthrie 
 wrote:
   

 Sorry for bringing this up again, and for my earlier somewhat confusing post 
about the Sibley Guide to Birds..
The problem is with the first printing of the second edition. If you have that 
edition, you'll recognize the issue. If not, no worries.
The colors were off, and more importantly, the print too light, making it very 
difficult to read.
Subsequent printings were fine.
It was a huge disappointment to many of us Sibley fans.
The voluntary action by Knopf is commendable.
To reiterate, if you are in this class, you can call Knopf at 1-800-793-2665 to 
request a free replacement.
-- 
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[nysbirds-l] Sibley's issues - Clarification

[Richard Guthrie]

Sorry for bringing this up again, and for my earlier somewhat confusing
post about the Sibley Guide to Birds..

The problem is with the *first printing of the second edition*. If you have
that edition, you'll recognize the issue. If not, no worries.

The colors were off, and more importantly, the print too light, making it
very difficult to read.

Subsequent printings were fine.

It was a huge disappointment to many of us Sibley fans.

The voluntary action by Knopf is commendable.

To reiterate, if you are in this class, you can call Knopf at
1-800-793-2665 to request a free replacement.

-- 
Richard Guthrie
New Baltimore

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[nysbirds-l] Sibley 2nd Edition Replacement

[Richard Guthrie]

Pertinent to all who purchased the 1st printing of Sibley's Birds:

Knopf Publishing has stepped up and will replace the faulty copies of
Sibley's Birds - Second Edition.

Thanks to Ian Paulsen of Birdbooker Report [
http://birdbookerreport.blogspot.com/ ] for bringing this to our attention.

I called Knopf this morning and spoke with a very pleasant representative,
Tara.

My replacement is on its way.

Call Knopf at:* 1-800-793-2665.*

Very-very classy of Knopf for doing this.

-- 
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New Baltimore, NY

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Sibley's issues - Clarification

[gabriel willow]

Thanks for the heads-up Richard.  FWIW, I just called to have my first printing 
replaced, and the customer service guy on the phone sounded a bit overwhelmed.  
He said they've been getting thousands of calls this morning since this news 
was posted on the internet, but that there wasn't a wholesale replacement 
program or policy in effect.  According the rep, one person had called, and the 
publisher had offered to replace their volume since they were dissatisfied with 
it.  But it's not a more comprehensive policy than that, and he wasn't sure if 
they'd be able to replace mine or not.  We shall see...
Cheers,
Gabriel WillowNYC Audubon 

 On Wednesday, February 4, 2015 10:11 AM, Richard Guthrie 
richardpguth...@gmail.com wrote:
   

 Sorry for bringing this up again, and for my earlier somewhat confusing post 
about the Sibley Guide to Birds..
The problem is with the first printing of the second edition. If you have that 
edition, you'll recognize the issue. If not, no worries.
The colors were off, and more importantly, the print too light, making it very 
difficult to read.
Subsequent printings were fine.
It was a huge disappointment to many of us Sibley fans.
The voluntary action by Knopf is commendable.
To reiterate, if you are in this class, you can call Knopf at 1-800-793-2665 to 
request a free replacement.
-- 
Richard GuthrieNew Baltimore

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[nysbirds-l] Sibley issue

[pmaxp]

Folks: I received the first printing as a gift. I went to the book store where 
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[nysbirds-l] Ravens @ Stuyvesant Town Manhattan NYC

[Andrew Baksh]

Anne Lazarus, reports two Ravens seen and heard around Stuyvesant Town over
the past few days.

I believe, Anne, Louise Fraza and Wendy saw a Raven during their CBC.

Birders in the area are encouraged to keep an eye and ear out for the
Ravens. Who knows, they might nest somewhere nearby.

Many thanks to Anne and her crew for their dedicated patch birding and
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Cheers,

Andrew

風 Swift as the wind
林 Quiet as the forest
火 Conquer like the fire
山 Steady as the mountain
Sun Tzu http://refspace.com/quotes/Sun_Tzu  *The Art of War*
http://refspace.com/quotes/The_Art_of_War

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[nysbirds-l] LALOs in Orange County

[Ken McDermott]

Hi Folks,As in years past Missionland Road in Pine Island has risen to the position of "most reliable place" for LAPLAND LONGSPURS over the last two days. Yesterday I had a message from Rob Stone in the early afternoon that there was a large collection there. When I got out to there about 3:20pm I was able to find them all hanging around together and I had NINETEEN of them - - - - - the biggest number of this winter visitor that I have ever had in the area. Several were coming into breeding plumage.Having passed the word on I was pleased to hear from Bill Fiero that he was out there today and he had about a dozen. Joe Cullen got out there in mid-afternoon and was able to enjoy three of the Longspurs.If the weather stays reabarsonable, NOW is the time to be SLOWLY driving Missionland Road for its' rewards.Good luck and GOOD BIRDING,Ken McDermott

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[nysbirds-l] Raptors, Dune Rd

[Joel Horman]

At about 1:30 PM today a dark phase Rough-legged Hawk was seen feeding 
in the ocean-side dunes just west of Shinnecock Inlet, and an immature 
Bald Eagle was seen flying west along the beach several miles west of 
the Ponquogue bridge. A few Common Eider were at the inlet along with 
several Horned Grebes. Dune Rd itself was a bit of a slog, snow covered 
and icy in spots.


Peggy  Joel Horman,
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[nysbirds-l] Belmont Lake SP Geese/Suffolk County + Nassau add on's

[Sean Sime]

I checked on the goose flock roosting on Belmont Lake this morning. The
flock did not fly out first thing and was in view from just before 8:30
till 10 when I left. The 4 Greater White-fronted Geese continue as does a
single Cackling Goose, but I could not locate the Barnacle Goose. The birds
were not sleeping (packed tightly), but many birds were in the NW corner
out of view.
Another notable bird there was a first year Iceland Gull.

At Jones Beach there is grass exposed on the road shoulders and the
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at least 1 Lapland Longspur were at the Coast Guard Station.

Cheers,

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Brooklyn, NY

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[nysbirds-l] N.Harrier/ Manorville

[robert adamo]

Today, while we were heading west on the LIE, an adult, male (Gray Ghost)
was going in the same direction, as it hunted over a farm field on the w/s
Wading River Rd., s/o LIE, in Manorville (I don't remember ever seeing this
specie near this location before). It was ~ 2:30 PM, and we were en-route
to an afternoon movie, which we now can highly recommend...The Theory of
Everything, a film about the life of Stephen Hawking, the British
Physicist.

It wasn't until we were on the way home, when it dawned on me that we had
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[nysbirds-l] Sibley 2nd Edition Replacement

[Richard Guthrie]

Pertinent to all who purchased the 1st printing of Sibley's Birds:

Knopf Publishing has stepped up and will replace the faulty copies of
Sibley's Birds - Second Edition.

Thanks to Ian Paulsen of Birdbooker Report [
http://birdbookerreport.blogspot.com/ ] for bringing this to our attention.

I called Knopf this morning and spoke with a very pleasant representative,
Tara.

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-- 
Richard Guthrie
New Baltimore, NY

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[nysbirds-l] Sibley's issues - Clarification

[Richard Guthrie]

Sorry for bringing this up again, and for my earlier somewhat confusing
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The problem is with the *first printing of the second edition*. If you have
that edition, you'll recognize the issue. If not, no worries.

The colors were off, and more importantly, the print too light, making it
very difficult to read.

Subsequent printings were fine.

It was a huge disappointment to many of us Sibley fans.

The voluntary action by Knopf is commendable.

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Richard Guthrie
New Baltimore

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[nysbirds-l] Lapland Longspurs--Robert Moses SP (Suffolk County)

[John Gluth]

This afternoon at Robert Moses State Park, among a large number of Horned Lark 
(a few flocks totaling ~125 -- maximum single count of 80) were 2 LAPLAND 
LONGSPURS (parking field 5) and 3 Snow Buntings (field 3).
10-15 Tree Sparrows were feeding along the roadside between the two parking 
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