[nysbirds-l] Townsend's Solitaire - Albany County update and details

[Richard Guthrie]

I've put a more detailed description and location information in my blog.
If interested, you can read all about it at:

http://blog.timesunion.com/birding

Rich Guthrie
New Baltimore
The Greene County

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[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 10/20

[Thomas Fiore]

Tuesday, 20 October, 2015 - nice afternoon warmth, after 3 days of  
coolth.
Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City

A fresh reinforcement of migrants had arrived en masse on Monday at  
the park's northern end, these newly-arrived, ravenous & hyperactive  
birds including Yellow-rumped Warblers & (esp.) White-throated  
Sparrow, Song Sparrows, & Chipping Sparrows (and these 4 species  
collectively well into the 4-digit range of abundance), plus a new  
infusion of Kinglets (esp. Ruby-crowned) & various other spp., with  
for example 20+ Palm Warblers (of both forms, but mainly "western") on  
the Great Hill alone - the north end of the park seemed to be the main  
area receiving this new influx Monday; I looked in other parts of the  
park, & there was much less evidence of the new arrivals.  As an  
example of the dispersal, less than half of Monday's Palm W. numbers  
were noted by today/Tues., in a similar amount of time & locations. 
Over the last 5 days, Gray Catbird is among species that have become  
uncommon. Vireos also are hard to come by; Blue-headed Vireo today was  
singular, for me.

Today/Tues., a lot of that arrival had dispersed, or moved on yet  
there was still nice activity in much of the north end. In addition to  
the lingering Vesper Sparrow on the same rock outcropping (this is in  
the extreme nw corner of the eastern half of the N. Meadow ball fields  
- a paved path that divides those ball fields in 2 sections is to the  
immediate west edge of specified rock outcropping, which is inside of  
the ball-field fencing... (this by way of noting there are other rock  
outcroppings that are just outside said fencing.)  Other sparrow  
species still present on Tuesday included Lincoln's (photo'd), Swamp,  
Savannah, White-crowned (seemingly few now), Chipping (still very  
many), Song (many), Field (few), & White-throated (hyper-abundant thru  
the park), with Dark-eyed Juncos in no's., & very good no's. of  
Eastern Towhee, especially notable in the n. end woods areas.  In the  
warbler tribe, a Cape May Warbler (first-year female) was found with  
serious effort, in the elms at the n. side of the Pinetum, there among  
the ongoing 50+++ Yellow-rumped Warblers flitting all through those  
elms & pine trees; also present around the Pinetum were Pine, Palm,  
Black-throated Blue, Nashville, & Magnolia Warblers as well as a  
single drab American Redstart; all of these warblers in rather drab  
plumages, and not that easy to pick out with such frenzied activity.  
Various other typical late Oct. migrants were also present at the  
Pinetum (& elsewhere) such as Winter Wren, Brown Creeper, Yellow- 
bellied Sapsucker, and the more common sparrows, juncos, & other spp.   
Indigo Bunting was lingering near the compost area, which is east of  
the E. Drive near roughly E. 104 St.; also present there were more  
Palm Warblers, a Pine Warbler, both Kinglet spp. & a variety of usual  
Sparrows, mainly White-throated, Song, Chipping, & Swamp.

On Monday as well as Sunday, a Marsh Wren (as well as House Wren &  
Winter Wrens) appeared in the n. end; seen Mon. along the s. edges of  
the Meer; also a much larger arrival of Hermit Thrush came in Monday,  
most easily noted in the far nw corner of the park, but apparent  
throughout, with several hundred or more park-wide (a motley few of  
these even showing out fully in open lawns at times).Thru Monday,  
at least a dozen warbler species could be found, but some of those  
species were represented by just 1 or a few individuals; it's quite  
possible that no. of spp. could still be turned up - with an effort.  
There was a mini-hot-spot by the Meer on Monday morning which included  
3 Nashville Warblers in one view; by far the majority of not just  
warblers, but perhaps almost all the passerine species on the move  
were Yellow-rumped [Myrtle] Warblers, which took in a flight still  
active into the late morning. There were also a few Purple Finch  
moving through Monday a.m. & fairly good numbers of icterids,  
including Red-winged Blackbirds, & (mostly) Common Grackles, as well  
as a couple of Baltimore Orioles. Blue Jays have been moving steadily,  
& there are a very slim number of Black-capped Chickadees that came in  
with these latest southbound bird swarms. I detected single Wood  
Thrush Monday among the many Hermit, and am aware that Swainson's was  
also among thrushes noted in the last 3 days, in Central Park.

thanks, to "n. enders" & many others for latest word on some of the  
special birds in the north end.

good 'last-third' of October's birding,

Tom Fiore
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[nysbirds-l] Zach's Bay Birds (Nassau Co.)

[Ken Feustel]

Late this morning, after birding West End without much result, we stopped at 
Zach’s Bay (part of Jones Beach State Park) to check out the picnic area. As we 
walked into the pedestrian walkway under Ocean Parkway a female Black-throated 
Blue Warbler was actively feeding in the darkness of the tunnel, apparently 
with some success. In the picnic area we encountered a cooperative 
Orange-crowned Warbler as well as a variety of the common Fall sparrows. On the 
shores of Zach’s Bay were six Royal Terns with numerous Brant, while in the Bay 
itself were two raucously calling Caspian Terns. Also in the Bay were our first 
two Red-breasted Mergansers of the Fall. Photos of the Orange-crowned and the 
Caspian Tern are on my flickr site.

Ken & Sue Feustel
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[nysbirds-l] Clay-colored Sparrow, Queens

[Steve Walter]

Just another Clay-colored Sparrow – is it even worth reporting anymore? But 
this one is away from the barrier beach, so a bit different. It was seen a 
little while ago in the field across from Oakland Lake, part of the Alley Pond 
Park chain. At least at the time, it wasn’t associating with the many Chipping 
or Savannah or any other sparrows.

 

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Bayside, NY


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[nysbirds-l] Townsend Solitaire Yes

[Richard Guthrie]

Still being seen at Thatcher State Park in Albany County. I'll post pictures of 
the best viewing location when I get back to a suitable location. 

Rich Guthrie 

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[nysbirds-l] Vesper Sparrow still on same rocks

[Ardith Bondi]

NW of north ball fields but east of westernmost ball field in Central Park. 

Ardith Bondi
NYC
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[nysbirds-l] Townsend's Solitaire - Thatcher Park, Albany County

[Will Raup]

The bird was seen by a group of birders this morning.  Park in the "Mine" 
parking lot and follow the trail/fence line to the LEFT.  After about 150 yards 
or so, crossing a dry creek you'll see the construction of the new visitors 
center on your left.  Keep to the right of the temporary fencing around the 
construction, the bird has been in the area between the construction and the 
edge of the cliff.  The Solitaire has been favoring a small group of Junipers 
that are heavy with berries, but has perched conspicuously and isn't skittish 
of humans.  In does periodically get chased off by American Robins, Blue Jays 
and once by a Yellow-rumped Warbler.
Other birds include tons of Juncos (which nest there anyway), both Kinglets and 
Cooper's Hawk.  Also peak colors and great views of the Hudson Valley and City 
of Albany.
John Boyd Thatcher park is located along State Rt. 157, about 30 minutes west 
of Albany.
Good Birding!
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[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [HMBirds] TOWNSEND'S SOLITAIRE YES

[Richard Guthrie]

The Townsend Solitaire is relocated. See attached. 

Rich Guthrie 

Sent from my iPhone

Begin forwarded message:

> From: "Zach Schwartz-Weinstein zac...@gmail.com [hmbirds]" 
> 
> Date: October 20, 2015 at 9:00:35 AM EDT
> To: hmbi...@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [HMBirds] TOWNSEND'S SOLITAIRE YES
> Reply-To: Zach Schwartz-Weinstein 
> 
> Tom W, Tristan and I have the bird now. Park at the mine lot parking area and 
> walk left along the cliff edge trail to behind the visitor's center 
> construction. It's moving among the trees.
> 
> __._,_.___
> Posted by: Zach Schwartz-Weinstein 
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[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Bird Club Evening Presentation

[Dennis Hrehowsik]

Please join the Brooklyn Bird Club Tuesday, October 27th, 7:00 PM for:

*Face to Face: The Mammals and Birds of Southern Africa*

*Presenter: Tom Stephenson*

Location: Brooklyn Public Library Central Branch
 at Grand Army Plaza


Southern Africa is home to a huge range of stunning and unique birds and
mammals.

Tom Stephenson, author of The Warbler Guide book and app, will show
pictures taken during his recent trip to Namibia and South Africa. Come see
a range of birds including stunning Sunbirds, colorful rarities like
Rockjumpers and Rockrunners, raptors, cranes, kingfishers, barbets,
albatross, penguins, Spurfowl, Korhaan, Bustards, Bee-eaters, Mousebirds,
Waxbills, Canaries, Scrub-robins, Robin-chats, Prinia, Camaroptera, Larks,
Pipits,and, of course, warblers...(warning...they are mostly brown...!)

A full range of mammals will be also be on display, along with a scary,
2-minute-long recording Tom made of a lion's midnight sequence of
territorial roars. There will also be photos of the some of the local
pastoralists, panoramas of the oldest desert in the world, the Namib; and
some of southern Africa's unique ecosystems, including the Fynbos, with the
highest number of plant species on the plane.

http://www.brooklynbirdclub.org/meetings.htm


Dennis Hrehowsik

Brooklyn

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[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [HMBirds] TOWNSEND'S SOLITAIRE YES

[Richard Guthrie]

The Townsend Solitaire is relocated. See attached. 

Rich Guthrie 

Sent from my iPhone

Begin forwarded message:

> From: "Zach Schwartz-Weinstein zac...@gmail.com [hmbirds]" 
> 
> Date: October 20, 2015 at 9:00:35 AM EDT
> To: hmbi...@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [HMBirds] TOWNSEND'S SOLITAIRE YES
> Reply-To: Zach Schwartz-Weinstein 
> 
> Tom W, Tristan and I have the bird now. Park at the mine lot parking area and 
> walk left along the cliff edge trail to behind the visitor's center 
> construction. It's moving among the trees.
> 
> __._,_.___
> Posted by: Zach Schwartz-Weinstein 
> Reply via web post•   Reply to sender •   Reply to group  •   
> Start a New Topic   •   Messages in this topic (1)
>
> VISIT YOUR GROUP New Photos 3
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> 
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[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Bird Club Evening Presentation

[Dennis Hrehowsik]

Please join the Brooklyn Bird Club Tuesday, October 27th, 7:00 PM for:

*Face to Face: The Mammals and Birds of Southern Africa*

*Presenter: Tom Stephenson*

Location: Brooklyn Public Library Central Branch
 at Grand Army Plaza


Southern Africa is home to a huge range of stunning and unique birds and
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Tom Stephenson, author of The Warbler Guide book and app, will show
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a range of birds including stunning Sunbirds, colorful rarities like
Rockjumpers and Rockrunners, raptors, cranes, kingfishers, barbets,
albatross, penguins, Spurfowl, Korhaan, Bustards, Bee-eaters, Mousebirds,
Waxbills, Canaries, Scrub-robins, Robin-chats, Prinia, Camaroptera, Larks,
Pipits,and, of course, warblers...(warning...they are mostly brown...!)

A full range of mammals will be also be on display, along with a scary,
2-minute-long recording Tom made of a lion's midnight sequence of
territorial roars. There will also be photos of the some of the local
pastoralists, panoramas of the oldest desert in the world, the Namib; and
some of southern Africa's unique ecosystems, including the Fynbos, with the
highest number of plant species on the plane.

http://www.brooklynbirdclub.org/meetings.htm


Dennis Hrehowsik

Brooklyn

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[nysbirds-l] Townsend Solitaire Yes

[Richard Guthrie]

Still being seen at Thatcher State Park in Albany County. I'll post pictures of 
the best viewing location when I get back to a suitable location. 

Rich Guthrie 

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[nysbirds-l] Clay-colored Sparrow, Queens

[Steve Walter]

Just another Clay-colored Sparrow – is it even worth reporting anymore? But 
this one is away from the barrier beach, so a bit different. It was seen a 
little while ago in the field across from Oakland Lake, part of the Alley Pond 
Park chain. At least at the time, it wasn’t associating with the many Chipping 
or Savannah or any other sparrows.

 

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[nysbirds-l] Townsend's Solitaire - Thatcher Park, Albany County

[Will Raup]

The bird was seen by a group of birders this morning.  Park in the "Mine" 
parking lot and follow the trail/fence line to the LEFT.  After about 150 yards 
or so, crossing a dry creek you'll see the construction of the new visitors 
center on your left.  Keep to the right of the temporary fencing around the 
construction, the bird has been in the area between the construction and the 
edge of the cliff.  The Solitaire has been favoring a small group of Junipers 
that are heavy with berries, but has perched conspicuously and isn't skittish 
of humans.  In does periodically get chased off by American Robins, Blue Jays 
and once by a Yellow-rumped Warbler.
Other birds include tons of Juncos (which nest there anyway), both Kinglets and 
Cooper's Hawk.  Also peak colors and great views of the Hudson Valley and City 
of Albany.
John Boyd Thatcher park is located along State Rt. 157, about 30 minutes west 
of Albany.
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[nysbirds-l] Vesper Sparrow still on same rocks

[Ardith Bondi]

NW of north ball fields but east of westernmost ball field in Central Park. 

Ardith Bondi
NYC
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[nysbirds-l] Zach's Bay Birds (Nassau Co.)

[Ken Feustel]

Late this morning, after birding West End without much result, we stopped at 
Zach’s Bay (part of Jones Beach State Park) to check out the picnic area. As we 
walked into the pedestrian walkway under Ocean Parkway a female Black-throated 
Blue Warbler was actively feeding in the darkness of the tunnel, apparently 
with some success. In the picnic area we encountered a cooperative 
Orange-crowned Warbler as well as a variety of the common Fall sparrows. On the 
shores of Zach’s Bay were six Royal Terns with numerous Brant, while in the Bay 
itself were two raucously calling Caspian Terns. Also in the Bay were our first 
two Red-breasted Mergansers of the Fall. Photos of the Orange-crowned and the 
Caspian Tern are on my flickr site.

Ken & Sue Feustel
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[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 10/20

[Thomas Fiore]

Tuesday, 20 October, 2015 - nice afternoon warmth, after 3 days of  
coolth.
Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City

A fresh reinforcement of migrants had arrived en masse on Monday at  
the park's northern end, these newly-arrived, ravenous & hyperactive  
birds including Yellow-rumped Warblers & (esp.) White-throated  
Sparrow, Song Sparrows, & Chipping Sparrows (and these 4 species  
collectively well into the 4-digit range of abundance), plus a new  
infusion of Kinglets (esp. Ruby-crowned) & various other spp., with  
for example 20+ Palm Warblers (of both forms, but mainly "western") on  
the Great Hill alone - the north end of the park seemed to be the main  
area receiving this new influx Monday; I looked in other parts of the  
park, & there was much less evidence of the new arrivals.  As an  
example of the dispersal, less than half of Monday's Palm W. numbers  
were noted by today/Tues., in a similar amount of time & locations. 
Over the last 5 days, Gray Catbird is among species that have become  
uncommon. Vireos also are hard to come by; Blue-headed Vireo today was  
singular, for me.

Today/Tues., a lot of that arrival had dispersed, or moved on yet  
there was still nice activity in much of the north end. In addition to  
the lingering Vesper Sparrow on the same rock outcropping (this is in  
the extreme nw corner of the eastern half of the N. Meadow ball fields  
- a paved path that divides those ball fields in 2 sections is to the  
immediate west edge of specified rock outcropping, which is inside of  
the ball-field fencing... (this by way of noting there are other rock  
outcroppings that are just outside said fencing.)  Other sparrow  
species still present on Tuesday included Lincoln's (photo'd), Swamp,  
Savannah, White-crowned (seemingly few now), Chipping (still very  
many), Song (many), Field (few), & White-throated (hyper-abundant thru  
the park), with Dark-eyed Juncos in no's., & very good no's. of  
Eastern Towhee, especially notable in the n. end woods areas.  In the  
warbler tribe, a Cape May Warbler (first-year female) was found with  
serious effort, in the elms at the n. side of the Pinetum, there among  
the ongoing 50+++ Yellow-rumped Warblers flitting all through those  
elms & pine trees; also present around the Pinetum were Pine, Palm,  
Black-throated Blue, Nashville, & Magnolia Warblers as well as a  
single drab American Redstart; all of these warblers in rather drab  
plumages, and not that easy to pick out with such frenzied activity.  
Various other typical late Oct. migrants were also present at the  
Pinetum (& elsewhere) such as Winter Wren, Brown Creeper, Yellow- 
bellied Sapsucker, and the more common sparrows, juncos, & other spp.   
Indigo Bunting was lingering near the compost area, which is east of  
the E. Drive near roughly E. 104 St.; also present there were more  
Palm Warblers, a Pine Warbler, both Kinglet spp. & a variety of usual  
Sparrows, mainly White-throated, Song, Chipping, & Swamp.

On Monday as well as Sunday, a Marsh Wren (as well as House Wren &  
Winter Wrens) appeared in the n. end; seen Mon. along the s. edges of  
the Meer; also a much larger arrival of Hermit Thrush came in Monday,  
most easily noted in the far nw corner of the park, but apparent  
throughout, with several hundred or more park-wide (a motley few of  
these even showing out fully in open lawns at times).Thru Monday,  
at least a dozen warbler species could be found, but some of those  
species were represented by just 1 or a few individuals; it's quite  
possible that no. of spp. could still be turned up - with an effort.  
There was a mini-hot-spot by the Meer on Monday morning which included  
3 Nashville Warblers in one view; by far the majority of not just  
warblers, but perhaps almost all the passerine species on the move  
were Yellow-rumped [Myrtle] Warblers, which took in a flight still  
active into the late morning. There were also a few Purple Finch  
moving through Monday a.m. & fairly good numbers of icterids,  
including Red-winged Blackbirds, & (mostly) Common Grackles, as well  
as a couple of Baltimore Orioles. Blue Jays have been moving steadily,  
& there are a very slim number of Black-capped Chickadees that came in  
with these latest southbound bird swarms. I detected single Wood  
Thrush Monday among the many Hermit, and am aware that Swainson's was  
also among thrushes noted in the last 3 days, in Central Park.

thanks, to "n. enders" & many others for latest word on some of the  
special birds in the north end.

good 'last-third' of October's birding,

Tom Fiore
Manhattan
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[nysbirds-l] Townsend's Solitaire - Albany County update and details

[Richard Guthrie]

I've put a more detailed description and location information in my blog.
If interested, you can read all about it at:

http://blog.timesunion.com/birding

Rich Guthrie
New Baltimore
The Greene County

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