[nysbirds-l] Cattle Egret, NYC, & fresh migrants, Central Park, 4/24

2017-04-24 Thread Thomas Fiore 
Monday, 24 April, 2017 
Manhattan, N.Y. City 

A Western Cattle Egret is continuing on at the north side of West 28th St., 
between Eighth & Ninth Avenues, seen into this Mon. evening there.  It’s been 
possible, for those that aspire to such, to include 3 egret species on a day & 
county list with the above, and from Central Park’s north end ‘fly-way’, 
sighting a Snowy as well as the far-more-frequent Great Egret, which is regular 
within the park as well. Snowy Egret can be seen on most days, with a bit of 
effort or by chance, mainly from points north of 100th St. & these egrets 
moving overhead, east-west & vice-versa. (this may also be observed from 
outside the park in a sort of east-west-east ‘corridor’ between very roughly 
100th & 125th Streets in Manhattan, which clearly parallels an ancient route 
these waterbirds have known & are still able to utilize.) They are moving 
between points in the upper East River / westernmost LI Sound, & the New Jersey 
meadowlands region.  In past years, the Snowy was a bit more of an occasional 
to near-regular drop-in visitor at the north end of Central Park; this seems to 
be less-regular in recent years. It’s possible they may still be seen doing so 
around dawn or dusk hours, however.

- -
On what some may have thought a ‘slow’ birding day, there were at least a few 
first-of-year sightings in various parts of Central Park, including the Ramble 
area, the north end, & elsewhere around the park as found by some careful 
observers. The lingering Wild Turkey was seen again today near the south edges 
of the park, and close to the Seventh Ave. park entrance there.

At least 7 species of warbler were present & these included a first-of-spring 
(in Central) Ovenbird, as well as Yellow Warbler, N. Waterthrush, 
Black-and-white Warbler, modest numbers of Palm, many (35+, park-wide) Myrtle 
(a.k.a. Yellow-rumped), and Pine (one in north end) Warbler[s].  Also found in 
at least several locations were Warbling Vireo, another first-of-spring migrant 
here in Central, although that & Ovenbird have been found elsewhere, in N.Y.C., 
& in points north by now.  A singing Rose-breasted Grosbeak was present late in 
the day in the Hallett Sanctuary at the south end of the park.Although 
(native) sparrow numbers were fewer than in recent days, there were still 
hundreds )park-wide) of White-throated, & numbers of Chipping, as well as some 
Field, Swamp, Song, & Savannah Sparrow[s] (latter near compost area) today.  
Some other migrants have been at least mentioned word-of-mouth, that might be 
first-of-spring for Central...

A Red-headed Woodpecker in bright plumage continues its lengthy stay, still in 
the area of the park just west of East 68th Street. It can require some 
patience to spot this bird, which has often been quite high in upper branches.

A Red-necked Grebe was still present on the reservoir, increasingly bright in 
plumage & quite late now, as we come into the last week of April. A very large 
group of observers, including students from the South Bronx, watched the grebe 
this mid-day.  Much later on, another peaceful, quiet & inherehently-ethical 
birding group was seen, moving towards the Ramble, led by Gabriel Willow, among 
the many exemplary leaders who give walks for the NYC Audubon, or NYCAS. 

Thanks to Ardith Bondi for the news on a rehabbed-&-released Clapper Rail, at 
the Loch in the n. end of Central Park. Thanks also to (among others), Erika 
Piik, Tony Gaszo, and Jordan Spindel, for individually noting some of the 
migrants in the park later on in the day.  My own visits there included early 
morning, mid-day and near & thru end-of-day, in all parts of the park.

- - - - -
"Have we fallen into a mesmerized state that makes us accept as inevitable that 
which is inferior or detrimental, as though having lost the will or the vision 
to demand that which is good?"
- Rachel Carson (1907-1964; marine biologist, conservationist, author whose 
books include ‘Silent Spring’.  Sir David Attenborough has remarked that that 
book may have had an effect on science second only to Charles Darwin’s “On the 
Origin of Species”.)

good -and ethical- birding to all,

Tom Fiore
manhattan

















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[nysbirds-l] Cattle Egret, NYC, & fresh migrants, Central Park, 4/24

2017-04-24 Thread Thomas Fiore 
Monday, 24 April, 2017 
Manhattan, N.Y. City 

A Western Cattle Egret is continuing on at the north side of West 28th St., 
between Eighth & Ninth Avenues, seen into this Mon. evening there.  It’s been 
possible, for those that aspire to such, to include 3 egret species on a day & 
county list with the above, and from Central Park’s north end ‘fly-way’, 
sighting a Snowy as well as the far-more-frequent Great Egret, which is regular 
within the park as well. Snowy Egret can be seen on most days, with a bit of 
effort or by chance, mainly from points north of 100th St. & these egrets 
moving overhead, east-west & vice-versa. (this may also be observed from 
outside the park in a sort of east-west-east ‘corridor’ between very roughly 
100th & 125th Streets in Manhattan, which clearly parallels an ancient route 
these waterbirds have known & are still able to utilize.) They are moving 
between points in the upper East River / westernmost LI Sound, & the New Jersey 
meadowlands region.  In past years, the Snowy was a bit more of an occasional 
to near-regular drop-in visitor at the north end of Central Park; this seems to 
be less-regular in recent years. It’s possible they may still be seen doing so 
around dawn or dusk hours, however.

- -
On what some may have thought a ‘slow’ birding day, there were at least a few 
first-of-year sightings in various parts of Central Park, including the Ramble 
area, the north end, & elsewhere around the park as found by some careful 
observers. The lingering Wild Turkey was seen again today near the south edges 
of the park, and close to the Seventh Ave. park entrance there.

At least 7 species of warbler were present & these included a first-of-spring 
(in Central) Ovenbird, as well as Yellow Warbler, N. Waterthrush, 
Black-and-white Warbler, modest numbers of Palm, many (35+, park-wide) Myrtle 
(a.k.a. Yellow-rumped), and Pine (one in north end) Warbler[s].  Also found in 
at least several locations were Warbling Vireo, another first-of-spring migrant 
here in Central, although that & Ovenbird have been found elsewhere, in N.Y.C., 
& in points north by now.  A singing Rose-breasted Grosbeak was present late in 
the day in the Hallett Sanctuary at the south end of the park.Although 
(native) sparrow numbers were fewer than in recent days, there were still 
hundreds )park-wide) of White-throated, & numbers of Chipping, as well as some 
Field, Swamp, Song, & Savannah Sparrow[s] (latter near compost area) today.  
Some other migrants have been at least mentioned word-of-mouth, that might be 
first-of-spring for Central...

A Red-headed Woodpecker in bright plumage continues its lengthy stay, still in 
the area of the park just west of East 68th Street. It can require some 
patience to spot this bird, which has often been quite high in upper branches.

A Red-necked Grebe was still present on the reservoir, increasingly bright in 
plumage & quite late now, as we come into the last week of April. A very large 
group of observers, including students from the South Bronx, watched the grebe 
this mid-day.  Much later on, another peaceful, quiet & inherehently-ethical 
birding group was seen, moving towards the Ramble, led by Gabriel Willow, among 
the many exemplary leaders who give walks for the NYC Audubon, or NYCAS. 

Thanks to Ardith Bondi for the news on a rehabbed-&-released Clapper Rail, at 
the Loch in the n. end of Central Park. Thanks also to (among others), Erika 
Piik, Tony Gaszo, and Jordan Spindel, for individually noting some of the 
migrants in the park later on in the day.  My own visits there included early 
morning, mid-day and near & thru end-of-day, in all parts of the park.

- - - - -
"Have we fallen into a mesmerized state that makes us accept as inevitable that 
which is inferior or detrimental, as though having lost the will or the vision 
to demand that which is good?"
- Rachel Carson (1907-1964; marine biologist, conservationist, author whose 
books include ‘Silent Spring’.  Sir David Attenborough has remarked that that 
book may have had an effect on science second only to Charles Darwin’s “On the 
Origin of Species”.)

good -and ethical- birding to all,

Tom Fiore
manhattan

















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[nysbirds-l] North Shore Audubon Society meeting - this Tuesday, April 25, 2017. "Warblers and their Songs" by Joe Giunta.

2017-04-24 Thread Nancy Tognan 

> The North Shore Audubon Society will hold its monthly program on Tuesday, 
> April 25, 2017, from 7pm to 9pm, at the Manhasset Public Library, 30 
> Onderdonk Avenue, Manhasset NY 11030.  All are invited, free of charge.
> Public transportation users:  This location is a half-mile walk from the 
> Manhasset LIRR station.
>  
> Joe Giunta will present “Warblers and their Songs”
>  Mr. Giunta, a native New Yorker, has been an avid birder in the NY 
> region for over 25 years.  He is the birding instructor for the Brooklyn 
> Botanic Garden and has lead bird walks for many organizations including 
> Nature Conservancy, NYC Audubon, and Brooklyn Bird Club.  This presentation 
> will emphasize warbler identification by vocalization.
> 
> For more information on NSAS programs and weekly walks, see 
> www.northshoreaudubon.org   or   
> https://www.facebook.com/pages/North-Shore-Audubon-Society/140649732651861 
> 
>  
> Nancy Tognan
> Publicity volunteer, North Shore Audubon Society
> nancy.tog...@gmail.com 

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[nysbirds-l] North Shore Audubon Society meeting - this Tuesday, April 25, 2017. "Warblers and their Songs" by Joe Giunta.

2017-04-24 Thread Nancy Tognan 

> The North Shore Audubon Society will hold its monthly program on Tuesday, 
> April 25, 2017, from 7pm to 9pm, at the Manhasset Public Library, 30 
> Onderdonk Avenue, Manhasset NY 11030.  All are invited, free of charge.
> Public transportation users:  This location is a half-mile walk from the 
> Manhasset LIRR station.
>  
> Joe Giunta will present “Warblers and their Songs”
>  Mr. Giunta, a native New Yorker, has been an avid birder in the NY 
> region for over 25 years.  He is the birding instructor for the Brooklyn 
> Botanic Garden and has lead bird walks for many organizations including 
> Nature Conservancy, NYC Audubon, and Brooklyn Bird Club.  This presentation 
> will emphasize warbler identification by vocalization.
> 
> For more information on NSAS programs and weekly walks, see 
> www.northshoreaudubon.org   or   
> https://www.facebook.com/pages/North-Shore-Audubon-Society/140649732651861 
> 
>  
> Nancy Tognan
> Publicity volunteer, North Shore Audubon Society
> nancy.tog...@gmail.com 

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[nysbirds-l] Syracuse RBA

2017-04-24 Thread Joseph Brin 
*  New York*  Syracuse   
   - April 24 2017
*  NYSY  04.24.17 Hotline: Syracuse Rare bird AlertDates(s):April 17, 2017 - 
April 24, 2017to report by e-mail: brinjoseph AT yahoo.comcovering upstate NY 
counties: Cayuga, Montezuma National Wildlife Refugeand Montezuma Wetlands 
Complex (MWC) (just outside Cayuga County),Onondaga, Oswego, Lewis, Jefferson, 
Oneida, Herkimer,  Madison & Cortlandcompiled: April 24  AT 5 p.m. 
(EDT)compiler: Joseph BrinOnondaga Audubon Homepage: www.onondagaaudubon.org  
Greetings: This is the Syracuse Rare Bird Alert for the week of April 17, 2017.
Highlights--
RED-NECKED GREBECATTLE EGRETAMERICAN WHITE PELICANMUTE SWANEURASIAN 
GREEN-WINGED TEALEURASIAN WIGEONBLACK VULTURESWAINSON’S HAWKGOLDEN 
EAGLEAMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVERBLACK-NECKED STILTLITTLE GULLAUDUBON’S YELLOW RUMPED 
WARBLER


Montezuma National Wildlife Complex (MNWC) and Montezuma Wetlands Complex 
(MWC)
     This was an all time week for Montezuma. BLACK-NECKED STILT was found at 
the Potato Building in the Mucklands on Thursday and continued in the area 
through Sunday although there is a second hand report it was seen today. 
AMERICAN WHITE PELICAN, one and occasionally two, were also seen in the 
Mucklands on Monday the 17th,Thursday, Friday and Saturday although again there 
is a second hand report it was seen in the area today also.Two LITTLE GULLS 
were also seen on the Mucklands on Tuesday, Saturday. One only was seen again 
today. Rare for the area MUTE SWANS were seen in the Mucklands and the Wildlife 
Drive throughout the week. An EURASIAN GREEN-WINGED TEAL. was again seen at the 
visitors center and at the Mucklands and it is thought there are two 
individuals. One was seen every day except Wednesday. One and sometimes 
twoTUNDRA SWANS were seen throughout the week at the Mucklands. A rare for 
April AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER was seen at the Mucklands on Saturday only. and 
finally two EURASIAN WIGEONS were seen at the Mucklands during the week.

Derby Hill Bird Observatory
     After a slow start the BROAD-WINGED HAWKS showed up in force on Friday, 
Saturday and Sunday. Friday and Sunday were 5,000 hawk days with Broad-wings 
being a large majority of the birds. In all 13,003 Hawks were counted this 
week. Other highlights were another SWAINSON’S HAWK on Friday, a GOLDEN EAGLE 
on Thursday and SANDHILL CRANES on Friday and Sunday.

Oswego County
     4/21: An UPLAND SANDPIPER was seen at the Oswego County Airfield on Howard 
road.4/24: A GOLDEN EAGLE was seen from South Daysville Road north and east of 
Mexico.

Cayuga County
     4/23: An AUDUBON’S or western form YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLER was seen at the 
Sterling Nature Center.

Onondaga County
     4/18: An AMERICAN WHITE PELICAN was again seen at Onondaga Lake near the 
Nine Mile Creek outlet. It was seen again on the 19th. A GREAT EGRET was also 
seen at the outlet of Nine Mile Creek.     4/20: A RED-NECKED GREBE was seen on 
Onondaga Lake from Restoration Way in Liverpool.

Oneida County
     4/23: 2 BLACK VULTURES were seen on Gleasman Road in the Town of Ava.

Extralimital
     4/21: A CATTLE EGRET was found at the New York State Chiropractic College 
Campus in Seneca Falls. It was relocated on the 22nd. but not reported since.

Migrants this week
BLACK TERNYELLOW WARBLERBLACK and WHITE WARBLERCHIMNEY SWIFTEASTERN PEE WEE
                 -end report 
    
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[nysbirds-l] Syracuse RBA

2017-04-24 Thread Joseph Brin 
*  New York*  Syracuse   
   - April 24 2017
*  NYSY  04.24.17 Hotline: Syracuse Rare bird AlertDates(s):April 17, 2017 - 
April 24, 2017to report by e-mail: brinjoseph AT yahoo.comcovering upstate NY 
counties: Cayuga, Montezuma National Wildlife Refugeand Montezuma Wetlands 
Complex (MWC) (just outside Cayuga County),Onondaga, Oswego, Lewis, Jefferson, 
Oneida, Herkimer,  Madison & Cortlandcompiled: April 24  AT 5 p.m. 
(EDT)compiler: Joseph BrinOnondaga Audubon Homepage: www.onondagaaudubon.org  
Greetings: This is the Syracuse Rare Bird Alert for the week of April 17, 2017.
Highlights--
RED-NECKED GREBECATTLE EGRETAMERICAN WHITE PELICANMUTE SWANEURASIAN 
GREEN-WINGED TEALEURASIAN WIGEONBLACK VULTURESWAINSON’S HAWKGOLDEN 
EAGLEAMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVERBLACK-NECKED STILTLITTLE GULLAUDUBON’S YELLOW RUMPED 
WARBLER


Montezuma National Wildlife Complex (MNWC) and Montezuma Wetlands Complex 
(MWC)
     This was an all time week for Montezuma. BLACK-NECKED STILT was found at 
the Potato Building in the Mucklands on Thursday and continued in the area 
through Sunday although there is a second hand report it was seen today. 
AMERICAN WHITE PELICAN, one and occasionally two, were also seen in the 
Mucklands on Monday the 17th,Thursday, Friday and Saturday although again there 
is a second hand report it was seen in the area today also.Two LITTLE GULLS 
were also seen on the Mucklands on Tuesday, Saturday. One only was seen again 
today. Rare for the area MUTE SWANS were seen in the Mucklands and the Wildlife 
Drive throughout the week. An EURASIAN GREEN-WINGED TEAL. was again seen at the 
visitors center and at the Mucklands and it is thought there are two 
individuals. One was seen every day except Wednesday. One and sometimes 
twoTUNDRA SWANS were seen throughout the week at the Mucklands. A rare for 
April AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER was seen at the Mucklands on Saturday only. and 
finally two EURASIAN WIGEONS were seen at the Mucklands during the week.

Derby Hill Bird Observatory
     After a slow start the BROAD-WINGED HAWKS showed up in force on Friday, 
Saturday and Sunday. Friday and Sunday were 5,000 hawk days with Broad-wings 
being a large majority of the birds. In all 13,003 Hawks were counted this 
week. Other highlights were another SWAINSON’S HAWK on Friday, a GOLDEN EAGLE 
on Thursday and SANDHILL CRANES on Friday and Sunday.

Oswego County
     4/21: An UPLAND SANDPIPER was seen at the Oswego County Airfield on Howard 
road.4/24: A GOLDEN EAGLE was seen from South Daysville Road north and east of 
Mexico.

Cayuga County
     4/23: An AUDUBON’S or western form YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLER was seen at the 
Sterling Nature Center.

Onondaga County
     4/18: An AMERICAN WHITE PELICAN was again seen at Onondaga Lake near the 
Nine Mile Creek outlet. It was seen again on the 19th. A GREAT EGRET was also 
seen at the outlet of Nine Mile Creek.     4/20: A RED-NECKED GREBE was seen on 
Onondaga Lake from Restoration Way in Liverpool.

Oneida County
     4/23: 2 BLACK VULTURES were seen on Gleasman Road in the Town of Ava.

Extralimital
     4/21: A CATTLE EGRET was found at the New York State Chiropractic College 
Campus in Seneca Falls. It was relocated on the 22nd. but not reported since.

Migrants this week
BLACK TERNYELLOW WARBLERBLACK and WHITE WARBLERCHIMNEY SWIFTEASTERN PEE WEE
                 -end report 
    
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[nysbirds-l] Sandhill Cranes/Blue-headed Vireo and more

2017-04-24 Thread Joan Collins 
4/24/17 Long Lake (Hamilton Co.)

 

My nicest feeder was on the ground this morning - a huge platform feeder on
a substantial pole.  The ground-anchor section (thick metal) was broken -
there is only one animal capable of doing that!  It appears the Black Bears
are awake.  The pole was broken, but my feeder survived - and is now down
for the season!

 

I live very closely with Wild Turkeys and I have had a lot of opportunity to
observe their behavior - the males have very complex social groupings.  The
local alpha male and his side-kick decided to peck my car again today.  The
behavior becomes obsessive - I would convince them to leave and they would
come running back to peck the car again!

 

We've been hearing Barred Owls every night over our baby monitor.

 

4/23/17 Long Lake and Tupper Lake (Franklin Co.)

 

I observed the Tupper Lake Sandhill Crane pair around 2:30 p.m. yesterday
after a meeting.  The marsh is still flooded, but there are enough areas
above water for them to forage now.  I found one bird alone and as I watched
it, it took flight - flying a few hundred feet to its mate.  Then it
trumpeted - beautiful!  I drove Sabattis Circle Road in the morning and
found 2 Gray Jays - very stealthy (they are likely feeding young now).  I
also heard a first-of-the-season Blue-headed Vireo.  They seem quite late
coming back this year.  There were many Ruffed Grouse along the road.

 

Joan Collins

President, NYS Ornithological Association

Editor, New York Birders

Long Lake, NY

(315) 244-7127 cell   

(518) 624-5528 home

http://www.adirondackavianexpeditions.com/  

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[nysbirds-l] Sandhill Cranes/Blue-headed Vireo and more

2017-04-24 Thread Joan Collins 
4/24/17 Long Lake (Hamilton Co.)

 

My nicest feeder was on the ground this morning - a huge platform feeder on
a substantial pole.  The ground-anchor section (thick metal) was broken -
there is only one animal capable of doing that!  It appears the Black Bears
are awake.  The pole was broken, but my feeder survived - and is now down
for the season!

 

I live very closely with Wild Turkeys and I have had a lot of opportunity to
observe their behavior - the males have very complex social groupings.  The
local alpha male and his side-kick decided to peck my car again today.  The
behavior becomes obsessive - I would convince them to leave and they would
come running back to peck the car again!

 

We've been hearing Barred Owls every night over our baby monitor.

 

4/23/17 Long Lake and Tupper Lake (Franklin Co.)

 

I observed the Tupper Lake Sandhill Crane pair around 2:30 p.m. yesterday
after a meeting.  The marsh is still flooded, but there are enough areas
above water for them to forage now.  I found one bird alone and as I watched
it, it took flight - flying a few hundred feet to its mate.  Then it
trumpeted - beautiful!  I drove Sabattis Circle Road in the morning and
found 2 Gray Jays - very stealthy (they are likely feeding young now).  I
also heard a first-of-the-season Blue-headed Vireo.  They seem quite late
coming back this year.  There were many Ruffed Grouse along the road.

 

Joan Collins

President, NYS Ornithological Association

Editor, New York Birders

Long Lake, NY

(315) 244-7127 cell   

(518) 624-5528 home

http://www.adirondackavianexpeditions.com/  

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[nysbirds-l] Wild Bird Fund Clapper Rail release

2017-04-24 Thread Ardith Bondi 
A Clapper Rail was released by the Wild Bird Fund today (April 24, 2017) 
at 3:30 PM in the Loch in Central Park. This is just a heads up for 
those birders who would like to know. The origin of the bird is unclear. 
It was brought in to WBF by Animal Care and Control of NYC and they did 
not note where it came from.


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[nysbirds-l] Central Park NYC - Monday April 24, 2017 - Red-breasted Nuthatch, Palm & Yellow-rumped Warblers

2017-04-24 Thread Deborah Allen 
Central Park NYC  
Monday April 24, 2017 
OBS: Robert DeCandido, PhD, m.ob., on bird walk starting from Strawberry Fields 
at 9:00am, pre-walk birding starting at 8am. 

Highlights: A slow day with Red-breasted Nuthatch, Field Sparrows, Palm & 
Yellow-rumped Warblers.

Mallard - Lake & Turtle Pond
Mourning Dove - nesting Shakespeare Garden, others at feeders
Herring Gull - flyover
Double-crested Cormorant - Lake
Great Egret - Turtle Pond
Red-tailed Hawk - pair building a nest on the San Remo
Red-bellied Woodpecker - residents
Downy Woodpecker - residents
Northern Flicker - Strawberry Fields
Blue-headed Vireo - south side of Turtle Pond (Bruno Boni)
Blue Jay - nesting at the Oven
Crow - silent flyover
Barn Swallow - 2 Turtle Pond
Tufted Titmouse - feeders
Red-breasted Nuthatch - feeders
House Wren - Strawberry Fields
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher - stream south of Azalea Pond
American Robin - residents
House Finch
American Goldfinch - 10 total (Strawberry Fields, Ramble & Tupelo Field)
Palm Warbler - the Point
Yellow-rumped Warbler - 2 (Turtle Pond & south side of Turtle Pond)
Eastern Towhee - female Strawberry Fields
Chipping Sparrow - 4 Strawberry Fields
Field Sparrow - 2 Strawberry Fields
White-throated Sparrow - fewer than on Sunday
Northern Cardinal - residents
Brown-headed Cowbird - pair south side of Turtle Pond

In the Bronx at 6:30am this morning RDC observed an American Kestrel pair 
copulating at Rhinelander Ave. & White Plains Road (10462). 

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[nysbirds-l] Central Park NYC - Monday April 24, 2017 - Red-breasted Nuthatch, Palm & Yellow-rumped Warblers

2017-04-24 Thread Deborah Allen 
Central Park NYC  
Monday April 24, 2017 
OBS: Robert DeCandido, PhD, m.ob., on bird walk starting from Strawberry Fields 
at 9:00am, pre-walk birding starting at 8am. 

Highlights: A slow day with Red-breasted Nuthatch, Field Sparrows, Palm & 
Yellow-rumped Warblers.

Mallard - Lake & Turtle Pond
Mourning Dove - nesting Shakespeare Garden, others at feeders
Herring Gull - flyover
Double-crested Cormorant - Lake
Great Egret - Turtle Pond
Red-tailed Hawk - pair building a nest on the San Remo
Red-bellied Woodpecker - residents
Downy Woodpecker - residents
Northern Flicker - Strawberry Fields
Blue-headed Vireo - south side of Turtle Pond (Bruno Boni)
Blue Jay - nesting at the Oven
Crow - silent flyover
Barn Swallow - 2 Turtle Pond
Tufted Titmouse - feeders
Red-breasted Nuthatch - feeders
House Wren - Strawberry Fields
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher - stream south of Azalea Pond
American Robin - residents
House Finch
American Goldfinch - 10 total (Strawberry Fields, Ramble & Tupelo Field)
Palm Warbler - the Point
Yellow-rumped Warbler - 2 (Turtle Pond & south side of Turtle Pond)
Eastern Towhee - female Strawberry Fields
Chipping Sparrow - 4 Strawberry Fields
Field Sparrow - 2 Strawberry Fields
White-throated Sparrow - fewer than on Sunday
Northern Cardinal - residents
Brown-headed Cowbird - pair south side of Turtle Pond

In the Bronx at 6:30am this morning RDC observed an American Kestrel pair 
copulating at Rhinelander Ave. & White Plains Road (10462). 

Deb Allen
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[nysbirds-l] Spring Birding at Doodletown, Bear Mountain State Park

2017-04-24 Thread Alan Wells 
Hi all,

 

For anyone planning a trip to Doodletown, Bear Mountain State Park this
Spring, please be aware of the following:

 

(1) On Saturday May 13 and Sunday May 14 the North Face Endurance Challenge
foot race is being held at Doodletown. The race course takes runners up and
back along the main trails with numerous events taking place throughout the
day. Races will start at 5 AM and continue to 5 PM on both days. Up to
approximately 1600 runners may be expected. Parking during the event is
restricted to the Anthony Wayne Recreation Area with shuttle bus service to
Doodletown. (I am guessing that non-event participants will not be allowed
to park along Route 9W). Given that Doodletown is an IBA/BCA hosting several
listed species (Cerulean Warbler, Whip-poor-will, Timber Rattlesnake, among
others), it certainly seems imprudent to hold this event during such a
critical time period. While it appears to be too late to prevent the race
this year (objections have already been raised to PIPC), hopefully we can
prevent or schedule it for a less critical time period in the future.

 

(2) On Sunday May 21 (the following weekend!), the Gran Fondo New York bike
race is being held. A portion of the course follows Route 9W below
Doodletown. It is likely that, as last year, Route 9w will be closed for
much of the day. This closes all parking and thereby, for all practical
purposes, denies access to Doodletown during the period of road closure.

 

 

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[nysbirds-l] Spring Birding at Doodletown, Bear Mountain State Park

2017-04-24 Thread Alan Wells 
Hi all,

 

For anyone planning a trip to Doodletown, Bear Mountain State Park this
Spring, please be aware of the following:

 

(1) On Saturday May 13 and Sunday May 14 the North Face Endurance Challenge
foot race is being held at Doodletown. The race course takes runners up and
back along the main trails with numerous events taking place throughout the
day. Races will start at 5 AM and continue to 5 PM on both days. Up to
approximately 1600 runners may be expected. Parking during the event is
restricted to the Anthony Wayne Recreation Area with shuttle bus service to
Doodletown. (I am guessing that non-event participants will not be allowed
to park along Route 9W). Given that Doodletown is an IBA/BCA hosting several
listed species (Cerulean Warbler, Whip-poor-will, Timber Rattlesnake, among
others), it certainly seems imprudent to hold this event during such a
critical time period. While it appears to be too late to prevent the race
this year (objections have already been raised to PIPC), hopefully we can
prevent or schedule it for a less critical time period in the future.

 

(2) On Sunday May 21 (the following weekend!), the Gran Fondo New York bike
race is being held. A portion of the course follows Route 9W below
Doodletown. It is likely that, as last year, Route 9w will be closed for
much of the day. This closes all parking and thereby, for all practical
purposes, denies access to Doodletown during the period of road closure.

 

 

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[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [OneidaBirds] Audubon warbler

2017-04-24 Thread Richard Guthrie 
For those hoping for a potential new species - maybe. 

Rich Guthrie

Sent from my iPhone

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> 
> Date: April 24, 2017 at 10:18:03 AM EDT
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> Subject: [OneidaBirds] Audubon warbler
> Reply-To: Mary Magistro 
> 
> 
> At Sterling Nature Center yesterday I had an Audubon Yellow Rumped Warbler in 
> the stag horn sumac over by the dogwood ext. trail sign. Also there three 
> blue-wing teal in dragon fly pond, they original were swimming in a small 
> flooded brushy area just before you enter the woods to the heron trail. Ruby 
> crown kinglets were singing like crazy as was white throated sparrows.
> Photos posted on Oneida birds fb page and on my ebird report.
> 
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Re:[nysbirds-l] S. Nassau Canvasback

2017-04-24 Thread Robert Berlingeri 
Canvasback location: Cow Meadow Park, Freeport. Apologies for the omission.
On Apr 23, 2017 7:46 PM, "Robert Berlingeri"  wrote:

> This is a copy of my ebird report from today's outing regarding this
> unusual occurrence.
>
>   Very odd, and rare for this date. Other than 1 or 2 locations in
> North Nassau, Canvasback is now uncommon to rare in Nassau County,
> even in season. This individual apparently has been at this generally
> underbirded location for at least 2 weeks, and may have wintered here.
> Today, it was swimming in close company with a N. Shoveler pair on the
> fresh water pond near the parking area. It's presence was brought to
> my attention earlier in the week, so I gave it a go as the last stop
> of the day. My first thought was that this may be an injured bird,
> though after close examination I found this male to be in fine shape,
> seemingly happy, robust and preening. At no time did I observe it
> feeding. I'm curious to see how long this guy hangs around and if my
> assumption is correct regarding its health. This species is regularly
> missed on a number of our Marine Region CBC's in recent years, giving
> this record even more of an interesting twist.
>
> Bobby Berlingeri
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Re:[nysbirds-l] S. Nassau Canvasback

2017-04-24 Thread Robert Berlingeri 
Canvasback location: Cow Meadow Park, Freeport. Apologies for the omission.
On Apr 23, 2017 7:46 PM, "Robert Berlingeri"  wrote:

> This is a copy of my ebird report from today's outing regarding this
> unusual occurrence.
>
>   Very odd, and rare for this date. Other than 1 or 2 locations in
> North Nassau, Canvasback is now uncommon to rare in Nassau County,
> even in season. This individual apparently has been at this generally
> underbirded location for at least 2 weeks, and may have wintered here.
> Today, it was swimming in close company with a N. Shoveler pair on the
> fresh water pond near the parking area. It's presence was brought to
> my attention earlier in the week, so I gave it a go as the last stop
> of the day. My first thought was that this may be an injured bird,
> though after close examination I found this male to be in fine shape,
> seemingly happy, robust and preening. At no time did I observe it
> feeding. I'm curious to see how long this guy hangs around and if my
> assumption is correct regarding its health. This species is regularly
> missed on a number of our Marine Region CBC's in recent years, giving
> this record even more of an interesting twist.
>
> Bobby Berlingeri
>

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Re:[nysbirds-l] nysbirds-l digest: April 24, 2017

2017-04-24 Thread Jay D 
Where was the *Canvasback* seen in S Nassau Cty??

On Mon, Apr 24, 2017 at 12:06 AM, & [NYSBIRDS] digest <
nysbird...@list.cornell.edu> wrote:

> NYSBIRDS-L Digest for Monday, April 24, 2017.
>
> 1. Re: Red breasted Nuthatch
> 2. Glossy Ibis flying over in East Hampton
> 3. Worm-eating Warbler
> 4. Cattle Egret, & Central Park, NYC 4/22-23 + extralim. Fieldfare in ME.
> 5. Up in the sky
> 6. Central Park NYC - Sunday April 23, 2017 - Orange-crowned Warbler,
> Belted Kingfisher & Common Ravens
> 7. S. Nassau Canvasback
>
> --
>
> Subject: Re: Red breasted Nuthatch
> From: Raina 
> Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2017 12:35:54 + (UTC)
> X-Message-Number: 1
>
> We have had an abundance of red breasted nuthatches this year to our yard
> feeders in Suffolk County.  At least 4 individuals continue to visit daily.
> And then we have the occasional white breasted who visits about twice a
> week.  Far more red breasted this year by us than ever before.
>
>
> On Saturday, April 22, 2017 11:57 PM, Larry Trachtenberg <
> trachtenb...@amsllp.com> wrote:
>
>
>  Not sure if late as its been years since I have had them regularly until
> this year. But I also saw 1x at our feeders today. Two RB nuthatch (at
> least one seen) virtually every day I have been around to look since Oct.
> 19, 2016 which was first day last fall I noticed.
> L. TrachtenbergOssining.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
> On Apr 22, 2017, at 10:08 PM, Orhan Birol  wrote:
>
>
> Still showing at the suet feeder been around since November, rather
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>
> Subject: Glossy Ibis flying over in East Hampton
> From: Jane Ross 
> Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2017 13:45:13 +
> X-Message-Number: 2
>
> 9:45 am Sunday: just saw 4 glossy ibis flying east over Georgica Cove. No
> mudflats available for them unfortunately since Georgia Pond was not opened
> this spring and water levels are high.
>
>
>
>
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> Subject: Worm-eating Warbler
> From: "Robert A. Proniewych" 
> Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2017 12:07:22 -0400
> X-Message-Number: 3
>
> Arriving at Hempstead Lake State Park I received a reliable report of WEWA.
> After a little searching the bird was refound along the dirt path leading
> to the South Pond.
> Robert Proniewych
>
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>
> Subject: Cattle Egret, & Central Park, NYC 4/22-23 + extralim. Fieldfare
> in ME.
> From: Thomas Fiore 
> Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2017 13:01:00 -0400
> X-Message-Number: 4
>
> Sunday, 23 April, 2017
>
> A Fieldfare has been lingering at the same area in the state of Maine,
> U.S.A. - quite a rare visitor to N. America; details & photos are in eBird
> and on that state’s list & other bird-forums.
>
> 
> N.Y. City
>
> A Western Cattle Egret continues its now-lengthy stay on the north side of
> West 28th St., between Eighth & Ninth Avenues, in Manhattan’s (N.Y. City)
> Chelsea neighborhood into Sunday, April 23rd.
>
> - - - - - - -
> Central Park (Manhattan) has had visiting Wild Turkey previously, but the
> latest sighting[s] received a bit more attention. The species is a
> long-time resident in several locations less than 10 miles from Manhattan,
> and not too many years ago, was also resident (for some years) on
> Manhattan, esp. at locations at opposite ends, at Battery Park (south end
> of the island), and at Inwood Hill Park (north end of the island).  Of
> those that have wandered about elsewhere in Manhattan, it’s often been
> suggested that those individuals may have used the Hudson river corridor,
> on the island’s west edge, to move south, &/or north, but this may have
> been only rarely observed.  One was present in Central Park from at least
> Thursday 4/20, as found & reported then by Carolyn Smith in the park’s
> north end, & (presumed the same single individual) that bird has been
> working zig-zaggingly but steadily south, to the southern end of the park
> by Sunday morning. I was able to photograph the turkey at close range this
> Sun. morning

Re:[nysbirds-l] nysbirds-l digest: April 24, 2017

2017-04-24 Thread Jay D 
Where was the *Canvasback* seen in S Nassau Cty??

On Mon, Apr 24, 2017 at 12:06 AM, & [NYSBIRDS] digest <
nysbird...@list.cornell.edu> wrote:

> NYSBIRDS-L Digest for Monday, April 24, 2017.
>
> 1. Re: Red breasted Nuthatch
> 2. Glossy Ibis flying over in East Hampton
> 3. Worm-eating Warbler
> 4. Cattle Egret, & Central Park, NYC 4/22-23 + extralim. Fieldfare in ME.
> 5. Up in the sky
> 6. Central Park NYC - Sunday April 23, 2017 - Orange-crowned Warbler,
> Belted Kingfisher & Common Ravens
> 7. S. Nassau Canvasback
>
> --
>
> Subject: Re: Red breasted Nuthatch
> From: Raina 
> Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2017 12:35:54 + (UTC)
> X-Message-Number: 1
>
> We have had an abundance of red breasted nuthatches this year to our yard
> feeders in Suffolk County.  At least 4 individuals continue to visit daily.
> And then we have the occasional white breasted who visits about twice a
> week.  Far more red breasted this year by us than ever before.
>
>
> On Saturday, April 22, 2017 11:57 PM, Larry Trachtenberg <
> trachtenb...@amsllp.com> wrote:
>
>
>  Not sure if late as its been years since I have had them regularly until
> this year. But I also saw 1x at our feeders today. Two RB nuthatch (at
> least one seen) virtually every day I have been around to look since Oct.
> 19, 2016 which was first day last fall I noticed.
> L. TrachtenbergOssining.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
> On Apr 22, 2017, at 10:08 PM, Orhan Birol  wrote:
>
>
> Still showing at the suet feeder been around since November, rather
> late??Orhan BirolShelter Island--NYSbirds-L List Info:Welcome and
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> --
>
> Subject: Glossy Ibis flying over in East Hampton
> From: Jane Ross 
> Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2017 13:45:13 +
> X-Message-Number: 2
>
> 9:45 am Sunday: just saw 4 glossy ibis flying east over Georgica Cove. No
> mudflats available for them unfortunately since Georgia Pond was not opened
> this spring and water levels are high.
>
>
>
>
> Jane F. Ross
> International Education Consultant
> 1112 Park Avenue
> New York, New York 10128
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>
> Subject: Worm-eating Warbler
> From: "Robert A. Proniewych" 
> Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2017 12:07:22 -0400
> X-Message-Number: 3
>
> Arriving at Hempstead Lake State Park I received a reliable report of WEWA.
> After a little searching the bird was refound along the dirt path leading
> to the South Pond.
> Robert Proniewych
>
> --
>
> Subject: Cattle Egret, & Central Park, NYC 4/22-23 + extralim. Fieldfare
> in ME.
> From: Thomas Fiore 
> Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2017 13:01:00 -0400
> X-Message-Number: 4
>
> Sunday, 23 April, 2017
>
> A Fieldfare has been lingering at the same area in the state of Maine,
> U.S.A. - quite a rare visitor to N. America; details & photos are in eBird
> and on that state’s list & other bird-forums.
>
> 
> N.Y. City
>
> A Western Cattle Egret continues its now-lengthy stay on the north side of
> West 28th St., between Eighth & Ninth Avenues, in Manhattan’s (N.Y. City)
> Chelsea neighborhood into Sunday, April 23rd.
>
> - - - - - - -
> Central Park (Manhattan) has had visiting Wild Turkey previously, but the
> latest sighting[s] received a bit more attention. The species is a
> long-time resident in several locations less than 10 miles from Manhattan,
> and not too many years ago, was also resident (for some years) on
> Manhattan, esp. at locations at opposite ends, at Battery Park (south end
> of the island), and at Inwood Hill Park (north end of the island).  Of
> those that have wandered about elsewhere in Manhattan, it’s often been
> suggested that those individuals may have used the Hudson river corridor,
> on the island’s west edge, to move south, &/or north, but this may have
> been only rarely observed.  One was present in Central Park from at least
> Thursday 4/20, as found & reported then by Carolyn Smith in the park’s
> north end, & (presumed the same single individual) that bird has been
> working zig-zaggingly but steadily south, to the southern end of the park
> by Sunday morning. I was able to photograph the turkey at close range this
> Sun. morning & with no disturbance (one man sleeping on sunny lawn 10 yards
> away), thousands of tourists passing, seeming