[nysbirds-l] Slightly off topic - AMKE - Buster stolen

[Susan Herbst]

I’m putting this on this list because someone may know or see something out 
there
>From Volunteers for Wildlife Rescue Center in Locust Valley, LI, NY

URGENT!!
WE NEED YOUR HELP. Between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM today, Volunteers for Wildlife's 
American Kestrel, Buster, was taken from our center at the Bailey Arboretum in 
Locust Valley. Buster has resided at our center for 14 years. He is fully 
imprinted on people. He cannot hunt on his own and cannot survive in the wild. 
He is wearing leather straps around his ankles. 
If you have any information, please call (631) 332-0852! 
All we care about is getting him back. No charges will be filed. PLEASE, WE 
NEED HIM SAFELY RETURNED. Please, please share this wide and far!

To see the post with pictures:
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10154273616193553&id=253359523552
 


They are located at
The Bailey Arboretum
194 Bayville Rd, Unit A
Locust Valley, NY 11560
 

(516) 674-0982

If this is inappropriate, please feel free to delete.
Thanks

Susan Herbst
susie...@optonline.net




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[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose late-day 12/23, VC Park, Bronx County

[Thomas Fiore]

Friday, 23 December, 2016 - Van Cortlandt Park, western Bronx (N.Y.  
City)


At about 4 pm (and from what I inferred from others on-scene, for some  
hours before, but perhaps now & then moving off to the Van Cortlandt  
lake, again??) on the Parade Grounds field adjacent to Broadway, north  
of about West 246 Street, the Pink-footed Goose, in amongst over 300  
(at 4 pm, but with many more coming in to the field to feed in the  
next 30-40 minutes!) Canada Geese, were seen;there were up to 6  
(end-of-day) observers present, myself one of them & staying to dusk,  
the geese including the Pink-footed, staying out feeding on the Parade  
Ground to well after sunset.   We maintained some distance, &  
restricted our movements;  at times, when some non-birders chanced to  
walk near the geese & got them nervous, the flock all pulled away,  
walking just a modest distance from the human disturbance[s].


The goose flock here is shy and can be scared off, if approached too  
quickly or too closely; if you go seeking this Pink-footed, please  
keep a respectful distance (if any geese start to move off at your  
approach, it means you are getting too close for them); It seems that  
there may have been a time when some or much of the flock went from  
the Van Cortlandt lake (which incidentally is a very short way to the  
east-southeast of the Parade Ground, perhaps 50 yards away at the  
nearest points, & not more than a 10 minute walk from the NW end of  
that lake to the eastern edge of the Parade Ground field) - over to  
the field, which is visible from Broadway, about opposite West 246-250  
Streets - a very short way up (north of) the #1 subway's big elevated  
terminal-station, the end of that line (final stop) in the Bronx.  And  
we know that the goose flocks may at first light, and sometimes for  
hours after that, remain on the nearby lake (a golf course is at the  
east side of the lake, away from the Parade Ground area, & there are  
other portions of golf course greens in this very large city park).


These geese may (or may not) roost on the Van Cortlandt lake  
overnight, and may come to feed on the Parade Ground at some point in  
the day (which may or may not be early, based on some past goose  
observations at this site).  If one sees no geese at all on the field,  
the lake is the next best bet - and a scope is very much useful, for  
either area - & to avoid much walking about should the (Canada) goose  
numbers be high - with high-quality optics, it may be posslble to have  
good views thru around sunset or just after, according to the weather,  
of course!


I've been informed that this Pink-footed Goose may be a first record  
for Bronx County NY (if there is information & documentation to the  
contrary, it would be of interest to some on this list-serve);  Van  
Cortlandt Park has shown potential to attract other goose species in  
recent years such as Barnacle, Greater White-fronted, and Cackling, as  
well as Snow - we would be delighted to have a Ross's join the geese  
"on parade" (grounds)!


It may be added that in addition the #1 'local' subway line (if coming  
from another borough or farther downtown, one MUST change at West 96th  
& Braodway as the last possible switch from any express #2 or #3, to  
the #1 Broadway local uptown, which can take 30 minutes from West 96th- 
Broadway station, to the final stop of the #1 train, which is (uptown)  
at 242 Street & Van Cortlandt Park in the west Bronx.  Nearby  
highways, & exits, include the Major Deegan Expwy - I-87 (NY State  
Thruway) with the nearest exit being Van Cortlandt (Park) South, from  
which exit one would go west a very short way to Broadway, and a right  
up (north on) Broadway just a few blocks to past West 246 Street,  
where parking can be had, sometimes easily, adjacent the Parade  
Grounds field (and sometimes hard to find quick parking immediately) -  
Another highway & exit with fast access to here is the Henry Hudson  
Parkway, at the Broadway exit (in the Bronx!) from which: one goes  
south a very short way on Broadway, again to near West 246-250  
Streets, where any available parking will be immediately adjacent the  
Parade Grounds of Van Cortlandt Park.  (parking here in daytime is  
generally safe, with the usual precautions to not leave valuables, &  
certainly not in view, just as anywhere else; there is gas and food  
nearby on Broadway, and there are restrooms - generally open - at the  
far south side of the Parade Ground fields, in the nature center (NYC  
Parks Dept) building, next to the manor (an historic house) - these  
structures about 10 minutes or much less from the elevated subway  
terminal, & Broadway (at 242 Street).


Good luck if you try, and please, please give the geese enough space  
to feed (and not flush due to any birder's actions), thanks!


good birding & ongoing CBC-ing,

Tom Fiore
Manhattan

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[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 23 December 2016

[Gail Benson]

-RBA
* New York
* New York City, Long Island, Westchester County
* Dec. 23, 2016
* NYNY1612.23

- Birds Mentioned
PINK-FOOTED GOOSE+
BARNACLE GOOSE+
WESTERN TANAGER+
PAINTED BUNTING+
(+ Details requested by NYSARC)

GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE
Snow Goose
ROSS’S GOOSE
Cackling Goose
Canada Goose
Tundra Swan
Wood Duck
Eurasian Wigeon
Blue-winged Teal
Common Eider
Harlequin Duck
Red-necked Grebe
American Bittern
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Virginia Rail
Spotted Sandpiper
Razorbill
Black-legged Kittiwake
BLACK-HEADED GULL
Laughing Gull
Iceland Gull
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Glaucous Gull
Black Skimmer
Barn Owl
Snowy Owl
Northern Saw-whet Owl
Red-headed Woodpecker
Merlin
Eastern Phoebe
NORTHERN SHRIKE
Common Raven
House Wren
Marsh Wren
Lapland Longspur
Orange-crowned Warbler
Yellow-breasted Chat
Chipping Sparrow
Lincoln’s Sparrow
Boat-tailed Grackle
Baltimore Oriole
Evening Grosbeak

If followed by (+) please submit documentation of your report
electronically and use the NYSARC online submission form found at
http://www.nybirds.org/NYSARC/goodreport.htm

You can also send reports and digital image files via email to
nysarc44nybirdsorg

If electronic submission is not possible, hardcopy reports and photos or
sketches are welcome. Hardcopy documentation should be mailed to:

Gary Chapin - Secretary
NYS Avian Records Committee (NYSARC)
125 Pine Springs Drive
Ticonderoga, NY 12883

Hotline: New York City Area Rare Bird Alert
Number: (212) 979-3070

Compiler: Tom Burke

Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County

Transcriber:  Gail Benson

[~BEGIN RBA TAPE~]

Greetings! This is the New York Rare Bird Alert for Friday, December 23,
2016 at 7:00 pm.  Highlights include PAINTED BUNTING, BLACK-HEADED GULL,
PINK-FOOTED, BARNACLE, ROSS’S and GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE, NORTHERN
SHRIKE, and Christmas Count results including WESTERN TANAGER plus more.

In an interesting week, a few nice rarities not associated with Christmas
Counts included a female PAINTED BUNTING nicely photographed Wednesday
during its short appearance at a private feeder in Mastic.

In Westchester, an adult BLACK-HEADED GULL has returned to Five Islands
Park in New Rochelle, accessed by Le Fevres Lane off Route 1; look
especially around the water treatment facility.  Late today at low tide it
was at Premium Mill Pond in Larchmont.  Another BLACK-HEADED GULL has been
seen since Monday at Cammann’s Pond off Merrick Road in Merrick, Long Island

And of course there are the Geese, two of which frustrated Counts by not
showing up on Count Day.  The PINK-FOOTED GOOSE at Arthur J. Hendrickson
Park in Valley Stream took count day off but has been present most days,
joined recently by a RED-HEADED WOODPECKER.

On Thursday, a 2nd PINK-FOOTED GOOSE was spotted in a large CANADA GOOSE
flock on the parade grounds at Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx and visited
there again today along with single CACKLING and SNOW GEESE.

The BARNACLE GOOSE often roosting overnight on the lake at Belmont Lake
State Park unfortunately took the Count day off.

Similarly for the Greenwich Stamford Count, a PINK-FOOTED GOOSE departed
just before the Count, while a ROSS’S GOOSE appeared just after Count day.

On Tuesday, two ROSS’S GEESE showed up by the water tower at Robert Moses
State Park, and they were still being seen there today.

A GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE appeared for the Captree Count Sunday,
another was spotted on Town Lane in Amagansett Sunday, an adult returning
to Playland Lake in Rye was still there today, and a 4th WHITE-FRONTED was
at Southards Pond Park in Babylon Wednesday.

The Christmas Counts held last weekend had to endure some rotten weather,
with snow, rain, fog and high winds all in the mix.

On Saturday the Montauk Count record 118 species, highlights including 2
AMERICAN BITTERNS, 3 VIRGINIA RAILS, 34 RAZORBILLS, SNOWY and NORTHERN
SAW-WHET OWLS, EASTERN PHOEBE, a COMMON RAVEN as a new Count addition, and
YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT.

Also on Saturday, Northern Nassau recorded 100 species, including
RED-NECKED GREBE, BALD EAGLE, MERLIN, OSPREY, RED-HEADED WOODPECKER, 4
COMMON RAVENS, and a YELLOW-BREASED CHAT at the Plandome railroad station.

On slightly better Sunday, the Kings County Count netted 119 species,
featuring 5 WOOD DUCKS and 5 COMMON EIDER, a SPOTTED SANDPIPER new for the
count, 5 LAUGING GULLS, 3 BLACK SKIMMERS, SNOWY and NORTHERN SAW-WHET OWLS,
RED-HEADED WOODPECKER, EASTERN PHOEBE and BALTIMORE ORIOLE.

The Queens Count came in with 118 species including CACKLING GOOSE,
EURASIAN WIGEON, BALD EAGLE, BARN OWL, 2 RED-HEADED WOODPECKERS, a WESTERN
TANAGER identified at Cedar Grove Cemetery, HOUSE and 2 MARSH WRENS,
ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLER, CHIPPING SPARROW and BALTIMORE ORIOLE.

Captree Sunday came in with 113 species featuring GREATER WHITE-FRONTED and
CACKLING GEESE, BALD EAGLE, LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL, EASTERN PHOEBE, 2
MARSH WRENS, 4 ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLERS, 3 CHIPPING SPARROWS, a LAPLAND
LONGSPUR, and 42 BOAT-TAILED GRACKLES.

Greenwich Stamfor

Re: [nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose at Hendrickson Park, Nassau- Red Headed Woodpecker

[John Mora]

Goose was on the far shore opposite from the tennis courts - tame and resting 
and in the water very close to the path.

Woodpecker was active and vocal.  Walk on the tennis court side heading north 
along bike path past bridge.  A number of houses up there is a brighter yellow 
house.  The red headed woodpecker is in that general area.  Bird's head is 
turning red...

We also saw the tamest immature red tail hawk.  It was on the ground with dead 
squirrel in its talons - people jogged five feet from the bird. Who was not at 
all stressed by humans.

Also present of note:  one immature yellow bellied sapsucker, a great blue 
heron and a active belted kingfisher.  Kestrel flew fast through the scattered 
trees then flew past the park and landed on top of the high school dome.

No cackling goose for us today, alas.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Nov 1, 2016, at 9:21 AM, Tim Healy  wrote:
> 
> My father just sent me a picture of a Pink-footed Goose at Valley Stream's 
> Hendrickson Park, sitting with a small group of Canada's on the eastern shore 
> of the lake. Getting the word out since I'm not around to chase. Props to 
> Papa Healy!
> 
> Cheers!
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[nysbirds-l] Black-headed Gull (Larchmont)

[Gail Benson]

Today at 3 pm, with the tide very low at Five Islands Park in New Rochelle,
the Black-headed Gull was instead feeding at nearby Premium Mill Pond in
Larchmont, just east of Five Islands Park. (This is the location where the
Gull was initially found a few years ago.)

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Bald Eagle - Nassau County

[Toby Hatten]

I spotted a bald eagle yesterday above Great Neck South Middle School. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Dec 23, 2016, at 2:58 PM, matt klein  wrote:
> 
> Currently observing a bald eagle at great neck estates park. First I have 
> seen here. 
> 
> ... to be continued. 
> 
>> On Dec 22, 2016, at 7:05 PM, Thomas Fiore  wrote:
>> 
>> Thursday, 22 December, 2016 - Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx (N.Y. City)
>> 
>> On the Parade Grounds field adjacent to Broadway, north of about West 246 
>> Street, I found a Pink-footed Goose, in amongst well over 1,000 Canada 
>> Geese, very late this afternoon - many photos were taken, from a distance!
>> 
>> The goose flock here is shy, and can be spooked if approached too quickly or 
>> too closely; if you go seeking this Pink-footed, please keep a respectful 
>> distance (if any geese start to move off at your approach, it means you are 
>> getting too close for them);  when seen, around 3:15 thru just past 4 pm, 
>> the Pink-footed was mostly nearer the south part of the big goose-flock, and 
>> even though it moved more into the center of the very extensive field, this 
>> was in keeping with general "drift" of the Canadas, as they all fed & milled 
>> about, a very few also resting on the grass.
>> 
>> These geese may (or may not) roost on the Van Cortlandt lake overnight, and 
>> may come to feed on the Parade Ground at some point in the morning (which 
>> may or may not be very early, based on some past goose observations at this 
>> site). There was also a Snow Goose present that went off to the east 
>> (perhaps to the Van Cortlandt lake), & that then came back later.
>> 
>> I did not give full attention to all of this 1,000+ flock of geese, and it 
>> is possible other species (such as Cackling or even some other), may have 
>> been present; once the Pink-footed was suspected, most focus was on that for 
>> this late afternoon.  Andrew Baksh and many other birders will be out 
>> counting (including this area) on Monday, 12/26, for the Bronx-Westchester 
>> CBC which is compiled by Michael Bochnik.
>> 
>> Good luck if you try, and please, please, give the geese enough space to 
>> feed & not flush due to any birder's actions, thanks!
>> 
>> Tom Fiore
>> Manhattan
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[nysbirds-l] Bald Eagle - Nassau County

[matt klein]

Currently observing a bald eagle at great neck estates park. First I have seen 
here. 

... to be continued. 

> On Dec 22, 2016, at 7:05 PM, Thomas Fiore  wrote:
> 
> Thursday, 22 December, 2016 - Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx (N.Y. City)
> 
> On the Parade Grounds field adjacent to Broadway, north of about West 246 
> Street, I found a Pink-footed Goose, in amongst well over 1,000 Canada Geese, 
> very late this afternoon - many photos were taken, from a distance!
> 
> The goose flock here is shy, and can be spooked if approached too quickly or 
> too closely; if you go seeking this Pink-footed, please keep a respectful 
> distance (if any geese start to move off at your approach, it means you are 
> getting too close for them);  when seen, around 3:15 thru just past 4 pm, the 
> Pink-footed was mostly nearer the south part of the big goose-flock, and even 
> though it moved more into the center of the very extensive field, this was in 
> keeping with general "drift" of the Canadas, as they all fed & milled about, 
> a very few also resting on the grass.
> 
> These geese may (or may not) roost on the Van Cortlandt lake overnight, and 
> may come to feed on the Parade Ground at some point in the morning (which may 
> or may not be very early, based on some past goose observations at this 
> site). There was also a Snow Goose present that went off to the east 
> (perhaps to the Van Cortlandt lake), & that then came back later.
> 
> I did not give full attention to all of this 1,000+ flock of geese, and it is 
> possible other species (such as Cackling or even some other), may have been 
> present; once the Pink-footed was suspected, most focus was on that for this 
> late afternoon.  Andrew Baksh and many other birders will be out counting 
> (including this area) on Monday, 12/26, for the Bronx-Westchester CBC which 
> is compiled by Michael Bochnik.
> 
> Good luck if you try, and please, please, give the geese enough space to feed 
> & not flush due to any birder's actions, thanks!
> 
> Tom Fiore
> Manhattan
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[nysbirds-l] Iceland Gulls on Staten Island

[Isaac Grant]

Currently 2 Iceland Gulls on front street in Staten Island. Both young birds 
and one is much paler than the other. 

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Ross's at Robert Moses Causeway turnaround, late am

[Mike Mulqueen]

Ross' Goose pair is back at Robert Moses tower.

-Mike Mulqueen
On Dec 22, 2016 4:42 PM, "Rick"  wrote:

> The Ross’s Goose pair was coming and going at the causeway turn-around
> this morning. Not there at 10:30, but arrived (w/some Canadas) by about
> 11:00. Then (after we left) evidently seen by another observer at lot 5. So
> some patience is required.
>
>
>
> Good luck with them,
>
> Rick Cech / Emily Peyton
>
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[nysbirds-l] City Island Scoter

[Jack Rothman]

Hundreds, perhaps a thousand White-winged, Surf and Black Scoter off Belden 
Point (Johnny's Reef Restaurant) at the end of City Island, Bronx, easily 
scoped. Hope they hang around for the count on Monday.
Jack Rothman
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[nysbirds-l] Timely advice from DEC--Guidelines for Viewing Wildlife

[Andrew Mason]

Guidelines for Viewing Wildlife
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation 

 

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  PROTECT WILDLIFE WHILE WATCHING WILDLIFE

DEC has recently received a number of reports of individuals purposely 
flushing roosting short-eared owls in the Washington County Grasslands 
Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in order observe and photograph the birds 
in flight.

While DEC encourages people to enjoy watching wildlife in the Washington 
County Grasslands WMA and other public lands, we ask that you do so in a 
way that protects wildlife, especially endangered and threatened species.

Short-eared owls, a New York State endangered species, return from their 
breeding grounds in Canada to spend the winter in the Washington County 
Grasslands.

  * Short-eared owls roost on the ground in taller grasses, unlike most
owl species.
  * The owls fly from their roosts around dusk each day and put on an
aerial show while foraging for mice and voles.
  * They are easily disturbed by people walking near their roosting sites.
  * This can cause them to unnecessarily expend energy flying or to
abandon their roost site.
  * Owls and other birds roost to conserve energy.

DEC asks visitors to the Washington County Grasslands WMA, and all 
public lands, to observe the following guidelines for the protection of 
wildlife, including the short-eared owls and other endangered or 
threatened species:

_PROTECT WILDLIFE_

  * Avoid repeatedly flushing or otherwise purposely disturbing wildlife
when watching or photographing them.
  * NEVER purposely chase wildlife!
  * Keep a respectful distance from nests and young, especially in hot,
cold, or windy weather.
  * Stay in your vehicle, it serves as a blind and often allows for
closer and longer observations without disturbing wildlife.

_PROTECT HABITAT_

  * Stay on existing roads, trails, or pathways to avoid trampling
fragile vegetation.
  * Leave the area as you found it.

_RESPECT THE RIGHTS OF OTHERS_

  * Know and observe the laws, rules, and regulations governing the site.
  * Get prior permission to enter private or posted property.
  * Be considerate of others around you.

_ORGANIZED GROUPS_

  * Group actions have magnified effects.
  * Ensure that all members of the group know and follow the above
guidelines.
  * Monitor the behavior of group members and ensure they act responsibly.

_REPORT VIOLATORS_

  * Purposely disturbing, flushing, or chasing an endangered or
threatened species is harassment and is *ILLEGAL*.
  * If you witness such activity please document it and report it to the
DEC Dispatch (1-877-457-5680)

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Re:[nysbirds-l] Black-Headed Gull - Cammann's Pond

[Michael Zito]

The bird is still at the pond, it is on Merrick Road and Lindenmere Drive, in 
Merrick, NY by the Gap

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> On Dec 23, 2016, at 11:04 AM, Michael Zito  wrote:
> 
> There was a black-headed gull seen at the pond this AM.  Bird was seen by 
> myself and Lisa Pisani. It was originally spotted by Bob Schmitz on Monday, 
> but I didn't know about it until today. Gulls are flying in and out.
> Mike Z.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone

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[nysbirds-l] Black-Headed Gull - Cammann's Pond

[Michael Zito]

There was a black-headed gull seen at the pond this AM.  Bird was seen by 
myself and Lisa Pisani. It was originally spotted by Bob Schmitz on Monday, but 
I didn't know about it until today. Gulls are flying in and out.
Mike Z.

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[nysbirds-l] Westchester Black-headed Gull

[Michael C Bochnik]

The Black-headed Gull found Wednesday at Five Island Park, New Rochelle was 
seen this morning roosting on the small island in front of the sewage treatment 
plant. At 8 am it woke up and flew over to the plant to the tank closest to the 
park road. This makes it to count week for the Bronx-Westchester CBC   Michael 
Bochnik 


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[nysbirds-l] Geese at Van Cortlandt Park

[Isaac Grant]

In addition to the Pink-footed there is also a Cackling Goose on the lake at 
the Golf Course. Plus a single Snow Goose. And of course lots of Canada Geese. 

Isaac Grant
Senior Loan Officer
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Re:[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose VCP Bronx (YES...

[Andrew Baksh]

With apologies to list serve purists. Other notable birds on the lake include 
Snow Goose, Cackling Goose and an eclipse plumaged drake Northern Pintail. 
These are all top notch for the Bronx and good for our CBC!

Cheers,


"I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of 
others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." ~ Frederick 
Douglass

風　Swift as the wind
林　Quiet as the forest
火　Conquer like the fire
山　Steady as the mountain
Sun Tzu  The Art of War

> (\__/)
> (= '.'=)
> (") _ (") 
> Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! 

Andrew Baksh
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com

> On Dec 23, 2016, at 7:17 AM, Andrew Baksh  wrote:
> 
> The Pink-footed Goose continues this AM on the Van Cortlandt Park Lake. 
> Tucked in with about 1,000 Branta Canadensis. It is officially a count week 
> Bird for West Bronx.
> 
> "Uptown is the place where I lay my dome 
> On the streets of the Bronx where my family roam."
> 
> 
> 
> "I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule 
> of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." ~ 
> Frederick Douglass
> 
> 風　Swift as the wind
> 林　Quiet as the forest
> 火　Conquer like the fire
> 山　Steady as the mountain
> Sun Tzu  The Art of War
> 
>> (__/)
>> (= '.'=)
>> (") _ (") 
>> Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! 
> 
> Andrew Baksh
> www.birdingdude.blogspot.com

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[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose VCP Bronx (YES...

[Andrew Baksh]

The Pink-footed Goose continues this AM on the Van Cortlandt Park Lake. Tucked 
in with about 1,000 Branta Canadensis. It is officially a count week Bird for 
West Bronx.

"Uptown is the place where I lay my dome 
On the streets of the Bronx where my family roam."



"I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of 
others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." ~ Frederick 
Douglass

風　Swift as the wind
林　Quiet as the forest
火　Conquer like the fire
山　Steady as the mountain
Sun Tzu  The Art of War

> (__/)
> (= '.'=)
> (") _ (") 
> Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! 

Andrew Baksh
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[nysbirds-l] White-crowned Sparrows; Lapland Longspurs

[Willie D'Anna]

While driving home yesterday, I noticed a flock of juncos and sparrows that
flushed from the opposite side of the road. I turned around and waited and
they soon returned. With the juncos were 15 WHITE-CROWNED SPARROWS. This was
on Youngstown-Wilson Road in the Town of Porter, Niagara County, close to
the Niagara Frontier Country Club. 

 

Along the middle of Hulbert Road in the Town of Wilson, there was a pure
flock of seven LAPLAND LONGSPURS, also feeding on the road shoulder.

 

Earlier I had what appeared to be a HERRING X GLAUCOUS GULL hybrid on the
roosting rocks, visible from Devils Hole State Park. It was larger than the
Herring Gulls with a vaguely paler mantle, slightly paler wingtips, and
larger white primary apical spots. It slept for the entire time that I
observed it.

 

Good birding!

Willie

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