[nysbirds-l] Captree CBC Summary (Suffolk Co.)

[Brent Bomkamp]

 The Captree Christmas Bird Count took place Sunday, December 17, 2023.
The Captree CBC circle extends from Amityville in the west to Sayville in
the east, and from Robert Moses State Park in the south to Commack in the
north.  Weather on the count day was relatively mild, with winds 10-15 kts
from the ESE and temps ranging from 48-54 F.  Forecasted rain held off
until the late afternoon and did not interfere with the count.

A total of *133 species* were recorded, which represents the fourth-highest
species total since the Captree CBC was started in 1962 (144 species in
1971 remains the all-time high).  One new species, Black-throated Blue
Warbler, was added to the all-time species list.  Noteworthy sightings
include:

   - 8 Cackling Geese (Connetquot, East)
   - Eurasian Wigeon (Connetquot)
   - Clapper Rail (East)
   - Semipalmated Plover (Jones)
   - Black-legged Kittiwake (Fire)
   - Iceland Gull (Jones)
   - American Bittern (Heckscher)
   - Snowy Egret (Gardiner)
   - Turkey Vulture (Gardiner)
   - Seaside Sparrow (East)
   - Black-throated Blue Warbler (Gardiner)

An incredible 14 high counts were set, mostly attributable to the mild
weather preceding the count and long-term population trends for certain
species:

   - 216 Mute Swans
   - 20 Greater Yellowlegs
   - 159 Double-crested Cormorants
   - 8 Bald Eagles
   - 11 Peregrine Falcons
   - 61 Monk Parakeets
   - 73 Tree Swallows
   - 20 Ruby-crowned Kinglets
   - 2134 American Robins
   - 31 Gray Catbirds
   - 177 Northern Mockingbirds
   - 210 Boat-tailed Grackles
   - 5 Orange-crowned Warblers
   - 6 Pine Warblers

Thank you to the Seatuck Environmental Association for graciously hosting
the compilation at the Suffolk County Environmental Center, to the Great
South Bay Audubon Society for sponsoring the compilation dinner, and to all
participants for volunteering for the CBC.  Next year's count will take
place on Sunday, December 15, 2024.

Best,

Brent Bomkamp
Taylor Sturm
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[nysbirds-l] Montauk CBC Results (Suffolk Co.)

[Brent Bomkamp]

 The 94th Montauk Christmas Bird Count was conducted on Saturday, December
16th.  This year marks the 103rd anniversary of the first Montauk Count,
which took place in 1920.

Forty-six participants in five areas counted *134 species* on the count
day.  This represents our highest total over the last ten years.
Conditions were relatively mild for this count, with temperatures ranging
up to 55 F and maximum winds at around 15 kts.

Species highlights included the first count records of *Rufous Hummingbird *in
Napeague (visiting an inaccessible feeder), *Black-throated Blue Warbler *on
Gardiners Island, and *Tufted Duck *(continuing) in Lake West. Though a
count-week only bird, the first count record of *Magnificent Frigatebird*
was seen at Camp Hero during Monday's storm.

Other interesting species included *King Eider* (Point South), *Dovekie*
(Point North, Point South), *American Bittern* (Point North), *Clay-colored
Sparrow* (Point South, Napeague), *Yellow-breasted Chat* (Point South, Lake
West), and *Northern Parula* (Lake West).

Many new high counts were set.  The most notable was likely *Razorbill *for
the second year in a row, with an astonishing *3,060*.  Others include *Wood
Duck* (13), *Virginia Rail* (14), *Sanderling *(781), *Dunlin *(359), *Greater
Yellowlegs* (16), *Double-crested Cormorant* (156), *Yellow-bellied
Sapsucker* (41),* Hairy Woodpecker* (25), *Common Raven* (19), *Ruby-crowned
Kinglet* (20), *Carolina Wren* (377), *Hermit Thrush* (94), *American Robin*
(4083), *Swamp Sparrow* (69) and *Orange-crowned Warbler* (10).  It seems
that most of these highs are attributable to the mild weather preceding the
count.  Though not a high count, 2,915 Bonaparte's Gull continued a recent
rebound in numbers for the species.

Misses were few, but included Common Merganser (likely absent due to ample
open water to the north) and Red-breasted Nuthatch (a very poor year
region-wide).  Only a single Brown Creeper was seen.

Our deepest thanks to Frank Quevedo and the South Fork Natural History
Museum for hosting the compilation and providing dinner and to all
participants for joining us and to the area leaders for organizing coverage.

For those interested, the 2024 count will take place on *Saturday, December
14, 2023*.

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[nysbirds-l] Long-tailed Jaeger - Long Island Sound off Eatons Neck (Suffolk Co.)

[Brent Bomkamp]

Taylor Sturm and I just spotted a young Long-tailed Jaeger on the annual
Northport Birding Club Long Island Sound pelagic trip.  It came from the
east, before passing within feet of the boat (allowing for close study and
photos) and heading to the southeast.  Location is about two miles
northeast of Eatons Neck Coast Guard Station.

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Manhattan, NY

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[nysbirds-l] 2022 Montauk CBC Results (Suffolk Co.)

[Brent Bomkamp]

The 93rd Montauk Christmas Bird Count was conducted on Saturday, December
17th.  This year marks the 102nd anniversary of the first Montauk Count,
which took place in 1920.

Forty-five participants in five areas counted *131 species* on the count
day.  This represents our highest total over the last ten years.
Conditions were challenging, with winds consistently at 20-30mph.  Seas
were rough, making it difficult to observe birds sitting on the water.
Passerines were forced into sheltered areas.

Species highlights included the first count record of *Trumpeter Swan *in
Lake West, which was along the north edge of Fort Pond for most of the day
(and briefly on the Ice Pond near Duryea's).  The fourth count record
of *Painted
Bunting* was discovered along the eastern edge of Fort Hill Cemetery, also
in Lake West.  A *Barn Owl* heard in the Point South area was the 28th
record, though extremely rare in recent decades.  A *Clapper Rail* in
Accabonac was only the third count record.

Other interesting species include *Harlequin Duck* (Gardiners Island),
*American
Oystercatcher* (Napeague), 51 *Black-legged Kittiwake* (Point South and
Lake West), four *Laughing Gull* (Point North, Point South, Lake
West), *Glaucous
Gull* (Lake West), *Great Egret* (Accabonac, only the sixth count
record), *Short-eared
Owl *(two on Gardiners Island), *Eastern Phoebe* (Lake West), and *House
Wren* (Lake West).

A remarkable new high count of *2,549* was set for *Razorbill*.  In
addition, new high counts were set for *American Wigeon* (862, all but two
on Gardiners Island), *Hooded Merganser* (260), *Lesser Black-backed Gull* (6),
and *Red-tailed Hawk* (44).

Observers noted low counts of sea ducks -- a trend that continues from last
year.  Half-hardy passerines were less abundant than in recent years,
possibly due to colder temperatures in November and December.  For example,
25 Gray Catbirds and 396 White-throated Sparrows were recorded, which is
well off last year's respective all-time highs of 115 and 1164.  Species
showing a slight uptick in numbers included Bonaparte's Gull (371), Iceland
Gull (4), Red-throated Loon (800), and Great Cormorant (18).

Red-necked Grebe (difficult to spot in the windy conditions) and Snowy Owl
(an irregular visitor) were local specialties not observed on count day.
Brown-headed Cowbird and Common Grackle are more regionally common, but are
also quite irregular and missed by counters.  Finally, Pine Warbler, which
has recently occurred in numbers in the Napeague pine barrens, was not seen.

Our deepest thanks to Frank Quevedo and the South Fork Natural History
Museum for hosting the compilation and providing dinner, to the Hampton
Coffee Company for providing coffee, to all participants for joining us and
to the area leaders for organizing coverage.

For those interested, the 2023 Count will take place on *Saturday, December
16, 2023*.

Co-Compilers
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Angus Wilson

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[nysbirds-l] 2022 Montauk CBC Results (Suffolk Co.)

[Brent Bomkamp]

The 93rd Montauk Christmas Bird Count was conducted on Saturday, December
17th.  This year marks the 102nd anniversary of the first Montauk Count,
which took place in 1920.

Forty-five participants in five areas counted *131 species* on the count
day.  This represents our highest total over the last ten years.
Conditions were challenging, with winds consistently at 20-30mph.  Seas
were rough, making it difficult to observe birds sitting on the water.
Passerines were forced into sheltered areas.

Species highlights included the first count record of *Trumpeter Swan *in
Lake West, which was along the north edge of Fort Pond for most of the day
(and briefly on the Ice Pond near Duryea's).  The fourth count record
of *Painted
Bunting* was discovered along the eastern edge of Fort Hill Cemetery, also
in Lake West.  A *Barn Owl* heard in the Point South area was the 28th
record, though extremely rare in recent decades.  A *Clapper Rail* in
Accabonac was only the third count record.

Other interesting species include *Harlequin Duck* (Gardiners Island),
*American
Oystercatcher* (Napeague), 51 *Black-legged Kittiwake* (Point South and
Lake West), four *Laughing Gull* (Point North, Point South, Lake
West), *Glaucous
Gull* (Lake West), *Great Egret* (Accabonac, only the sixth count
record), *Short-eared
Owl *(two on Gardiners Island), *Eastern Phoebe* (Lake West), and *House
Wren* (Lake West).

A remarkable new high count of *2,549* was set for *Razorbill*.  In
addition, new high counts were set for *American Wigeon* (862, all but two
on Gardiners Island), *Hooded Merganser* (260), *Lesser Black-backed Gull* (6),
and *Red-tailed Hawk* (44).

Observers noted low counts of sea ducks -- a trend that continues from last
year.  Half-hardy passerines were less abundant than in recent years,
possibly due to colder temperatures in November and December.  For example,
25 Gray Catbirds and 396 White-throated Sparrows were recorded, which is
well off last year's respective all-time highs of 115 and 1164.  Species
showing a slight uptick in numbers included Bonaparte's Gull (371), Iceland
Gull (4), Red-throated Loon (800), and Great Cormorant (18).

Red-necked Grebe (difficult to spot in the windy conditions) and Snowy Owl
(an irregular visitor) were local specialties not observed on count day.
Brown-headed Cowbird and Common Grackle are more regionally common, but are
also quite irregular and missed by counters.  Finally, Pine Warbler, which
has recently occurred in numbers in the Napeague pine barrens, was not seen.

Our deepest thanks to Frank Quevedo and the South Fork Natural History
Museum for hosting the compilation and providing dinner, to the Hampton
Coffee Company for providing coffee, to all participants for joining us and
to the area leaders for organizing coverage.

For those interested, the 2023 Count will take place on *Saturday, December
16, 2023*.

Co-Compilers
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Angus Wilson

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[nysbirds-l] Montauk CBC Results (Suffolk Co.) - 12/18/21

[Brent Bomkamp]

The 92nd Montauk Christmas Bird Count was conducted on Saturday, December
18.  Forty-seven participants in five territories counted 125 species on
count day, with three more in the count week.  Temperatures on count day
ranged from 39 to 45°F with periods of light showers.  Lakes and streams
were free of ice and there was no snow cover.  Winds were ENE from 10-15
kts, which built up a decent swell on the ocean and bays but left sheltered
inland areas pleasant.  Like last year, a fully remote yet enjoyable Zoom
compilation was conducted the Tuesday after the count.

Though the species total was above our ten-year average, highlights were
modest compared to past years:

   - WESTERN KINGBIRD, 7th count record and second in two years.  Found by
   Mike McBrien across West Lake Drive from Star Island in Montauk.  Enjoyed
   by many participants both Saturday and Sunday.
   - BLACK-HEADED GULL, 13th count record.  Found by Angus Wilson on
   Cartwright Shoal south of Gardiners Island.
   - Turkey Vulture, 3rd count record.  Spotted by two teams in Montauk.
   - Great Egret, 7th count record.  Spotted by three team in Montauk.

Other notable species include an American Kestrel, a House Wren, and three
Tree Swallows on Gardiners Island; five Lesser Black-backed Gulls and a
possible Common Murre in Lake West; Wood Duck, American Woodcock, Wilson’s
Snipe, and Eastern Phoebe in Napeague; and Pine Warbler in Point North.
King Eider, Laughing Gull, and Iceland Gull were recorded in the count
week.  Nine Black-crowned Night-Herons, recorded on Gardiners Island and in
Accabonac, was just the second species record in ten years.  Species that
are unusual elsewhere on Long Island in winter but expected on the Montauk
CBC include Rough-legged Hawk (one on Gardiners Island) and Yellow-breasted
Chat (singles in Accabonac and Lake West).

All-time high counts were recorded for seven species—a good result.  These
were:

   - Bald Eagle, 37
   - Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, 30
   - Red-bellied Woodpecker, 96
   - Carolina Wren, 324
   - Gray Catbird, 117
   - Fox Sparrow, 62
   - White-throated Sparrow, 1164

The Bald Eagle count, most of which were recorded on Gardiners Island, is
simply unprecedented for Long Island and is a testament to the burgeoning
local breeding population.  The all-time high count for Common Raven (8)
was tied; the species was first recorded in 2016.  Seven Snowy Owls was the
second-highest total, only surpassed by 11 in the invasion year of 2013.
Ninety-one Canvasback was the highest total since 1998 for this declining
species.  Low counts included the second-ever miss of Bonaparte’s Gull, a
single Great Cormorant, and a marked lack of sea-ducks off Montauk.
Counters noted that the sea-duck numbers were among the poorest ever seen,
with a mere 232 Surf Scoter and 39 Common Eider recorded.  The total for
Common Eider is shocking given the species’ major increases on Long Island
for the past several years.

The 93rd Montauk CBC will take place on Saturday, December 17, 2022.

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[nysbirds-l] Montauk CBC Results (Suffolk Co.) - 12/18/21

[Brent Bomkamp]

The 92nd Montauk Christmas Bird Count was conducted on Saturday, December
18.  Forty-seven participants in five territories counted 125 species on
count day, with three more in the count week.  Temperatures on count day
ranged from 39 to 45°F with periods of light showers.  Lakes and streams
were free of ice and there was no snow cover.  Winds were ENE from 10-15
kts, which built up a decent swell on the ocean and bays but left sheltered
inland areas pleasant.  Like last year, a fully remote yet enjoyable Zoom
compilation was conducted the Tuesday after the count.

Though the species total was above our ten-year average, highlights were
modest compared to past years:

   - WESTERN KINGBIRD, 7th count record and second in two years.  Found by
   Mike McBrien across West Lake Drive from Star Island in Montauk.  Enjoyed
   by many participants both Saturday and Sunday.
   - BLACK-HEADED GULL, 13th count record.  Found by Angus Wilson on
   Cartwright Shoal south of Gardiners Island.
   - Turkey Vulture, 3rd count record.  Spotted by two teams in Montauk.
   - Great Egret, 7th count record.  Spotted by three team in Montauk.

Other notable species include an American Kestrel, a House Wren, and three
Tree Swallows on Gardiners Island; five Lesser Black-backed Gulls and a
possible Common Murre in Lake West; Wood Duck, American Woodcock, Wilson’s
Snipe, and Eastern Phoebe in Napeague; and Pine Warbler in Point North.
King Eider, Laughing Gull, and Iceland Gull were recorded in the count
week.  Nine Black-crowned Night-Herons, recorded on Gardiners Island and in
Accabonac, was just the second species record in ten years.  Species that
are unusual elsewhere on Long Island in winter but expected on the Montauk
CBC include Rough-legged Hawk (one on Gardiners Island) and Yellow-breasted
Chat (singles in Accabonac and Lake West).

All-time high counts were recorded for seven species—a good result.  These
were:

   - Bald Eagle, 37
   - Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, 30
   - Red-bellied Woodpecker, 96
   - Carolina Wren, 324
   - Gray Catbird, 117
   - Fox Sparrow, 62
   - White-throated Sparrow, 1164

The Bald Eagle count, most of which were recorded on Gardiners Island, is
simply unprecedented for Long Island and is a testament to the burgeoning
local breeding population.  The all-time high count for Common Raven (8)
was tied; the species was first recorded in 2016.  Seven Snowy Owls was the
second-highest total, only surpassed by 11 in the invasion year of 2013.
Ninety-one Canvasback was the highest total since 1998 for this declining
species.  Low counts included the second-ever miss of Bonaparte’s Gull, a
single Great Cormorant, and a marked lack of sea-ducks off Montauk.
Counters noted that the sea-duck numbers were among the poorest ever seen,
with a mere 232 Surf Scoter and 39 Common Eider recorded.  The total for
Common Eider is shocking given the species’ major increases on Long Island
for the past several years.

The 93rd Montauk CBC will take place on Saturday, December 17, 2022.

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[nysbirds-l] Black-throated Gray Warbler - Prestons Pond, Calverton (Suffolk Co)

[Brent Bomkamp]

The Black-throated Gray Warbler reported by Brenda Bull earlier today is
currently showing for me, Pat Lindsay, and Shai Mitra on the trail directly
east of Forest Pond.  Park opposite the the entrance to the EPCAL runway on
Line Road and walk south from the DEC trailhead about 1/2 mile.

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[nysbirds-l] Black-throated Gray Warbler - Prestons Pond, Calverton (Suffolk Co)

[Brent Bomkamp]

The Black-throated Gray Warbler reported by Brenda Bull earlier today is
currently showing for me, Pat Lindsay, and Shai Mitra on the trail directly
east of Forest Pond.  Park opposite the the entrance to the EPCAL runway on
Line Road and walk south from the DEC trailhead about 1/2 mile.

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[nysbirds-l] Northport Winter Bird Count Results (Suffolk Co.)

[Brent Bomkamp]

The fifth annual Northport Winter Bird Count took place this weekend,
January 23-24.  The Northport Winter Bird Count is a CBC-style census
covering the area between the Smithtown and Northern Nassau CBC circles,
from Fort Salonga to Huntington on the North Shore of Long Island.
Eighteen observers recorded a total of 105 species -- a new high count --
despite winds that remained above 20 mph for the two-day period.  The
highlights, tallied during a Zoom compilation, are below:

*Greater White-fronted Goose*: Tung Ting Pond (Katie Kleinpeter, Pat
Lindsay, Shai Mitra)
*Pink-footed Goose*: Northport VA Golf Course (John Gluth) -- *note, this
location is accessible only with permission from the VA police*.
*Cackling Goose*: Fresh Pond, Caumsett SP, VA Golf Course
Eurasian Wigeon: Fresh Pond
*Barrow's Goldeneye*: Crab Meadow Beach (Mike McBrien)
Virginia Rail: Fort Salonga (John Gluth)
Iceland Gull: three, all at Crab Meadow Beach (Mike McBrien, John Gluth)
Lesser Black-backed Gull: Crab Meadow Beach (Mike McBrien)
*Glaucous Gull*: Crab Meadow Beach (Mike McBrien)
*Red Crossbill*: Mill Dam Park, Centerport (Shai Mitra)
Pine Siskin: Huntington (Tim Healy)
*Common Redpoll*: private feeder, Centerport

Also notable was a litany of half-hardy species, which are scarce by late
January.  These included Killdeer, Brown Thrasher, Ruby-crowned Kinglet,
and Chipping Sparrow.

A huge thanks to the observers on this count, many of whom had not birded
this area until the count started five years ago.  Given our species total
and highlight list, they are now very familiar with one of the less-birded
parts of Long Island.  And a shout-out to the Northport Birding Club for
their assistance in running the event.  The cumulative species total for
the count stands at 132.

Brent Bomkamp
Eatons Neck

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[nysbirds-l] Northport Winter Bird Count Results (Suffolk Co.)

[Brent Bomkamp]

The fifth annual Northport Winter Bird Count took place this weekend,
January 23-24.  The Northport Winter Bird Count is a CBC-style census
covering the area between the Smithtown and Northern Nassau CBC circles,
from Fort Salonga to Huntington on the North Shore of Long Island.
Eighteen observers recorded a total of 105 species -- a new high count --
despite winds that remained above 20 mph for the two-day period.  The
highlights, tallied during a Zoom compilation, are below:

*Greater White-fronted Goose*: Tung Ting Pond (Katie Kleinpeter, Pat
Lindsay, Shai Mitra)
*Pink-footed Goose*: Northport VA Golf Course (John Gluth) -- *note, this
location is accessible only with permission from the VA police*.
*Cackling Goose*: Fresh Pond, Caumsett SP, VA Golf Course
Eurasian Wigeon: Fresh Pond
*Barrow's Goldeneye*: Crab Meadow Beach (Mike McBrien)
Virginia Rail: Fort Salonga (John Gluth)
Iceland Gull: three, all at Crab Meadow Beach (Mike McBrien, John Gluth)
Lesser Black-backed Gull: Crab Meadow Beach (Mike McBrien)
*Glaucous Gull*: Crab Meadow Beach (Mike McBrien)
*Red Crossbill*: Mill Dam Park, Centerport (Shai Mitra)
Pine Siskin: Huntington (Tim Healy)
*Common Redpoll*: private feeder, Centerport

Also notable was a litany of half-hardy species, which are scarce by late
January.  These included Killdeer, Brown Thrasher, Ruby-crowned Kinglet,
and Chipping Sparrow.

A huge thanks to the observers on this count, many of whom had not birded
this area until the count started five years ago.  Given our species total
and highlight list, they are now very familiar with one of the less-birded
parts of Long Island.  And a shout-out to the Northport Birding Club for
their assistance in running the event.  The cumulative species total for
the count stands at 132.

Brent Bomkamp
Eatons Neck

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[nysbirds-l] 2020 Montauk Christmas Bird Count Results (Suffolk Co.)

[Brent Bomkamp]

The 91st Montauk Christmas Bird Count was conducted on Saturday, December
19th.  This year marked the 100th anniversary of the Montauk Count, which
first took place in 1920.

Forty-three participants in five areas counted 130 species during the count
week, and 129 on the count day.  This represents our second-highest total
over the last ten years, only eclipsed by 132 species in 2012.  Seawatchers
benefitted from calm winds and lack of precipitation, and duck numbers were
relatively strong with large bodies of fresh water unfrozen.  But the snow
that coated the area Wednesday and Thursday lingered on, contributing to
the absence of several regular passerines like Orange-crowned Warbler and
Common Yellowthroat.

Highlights included the first count record of *Wood Thrush *in the Point
North area, the continuing *Painted Bunting* previously discovered by Aidan
Perkins near Culloden Point (third count record), a male *Barrow's
Goldeneye *off the eastern coast of Gardiner's Island (fourth count
record), and a flyover *Western Kingbird* near Montauk Downs Golf Course
(sixth count record).

*Evening Grosbeak* (sixteenth count record) was recorded for the first time
since 2001, with teams observing single birds near the Montauk Airport and
Camp Hero State Park.  Otherwise, finch totals were surprisingly low for an
irruption year: only three Red Crossbills, eleven Common Redpoll, five
Purple Finches, and zero Pine Siskins were recorded.  A *White-winged
Crossbill* was observed along East Lake Drive the Friday before the count.

Montauk regularly records several species that are unusual elsewhere on
Long Island, and this year was no different.  *Yellow-breasted Chat* was
seen for the seventh time in the last ten years, *Dovekie* for the fourth
time in ten years, and *Rough-legged Hawk* for the tenth time in ten
years.  Similarly, certain population trends prevalent elsewhere on Long
Island remain absent in Montauk.  For instance, American Crow numbers
remain high (480) while Fish Crow went unrecorded for the third consecutive
year.

In addition, new high counts were set for Hooded Merganser (209),
Sanderling (1159), Bald Eagle (19), Northern Saw-whet Owl (15), Hairy
Woodpecker (21), Common Raven (6), and Carolina Wren (313).

Our deepest thanks to all participants for joining us and to the area
leaders for organizing coverage despite the challenges of COVID.  Though
the Zoom compilation proceeded smoothly, I know we all hope to return to a
traditional in-person compilation next year.

For those interested, the 2021 Count will take place on Saturday, December
18, 2021.

Co-Compilers
Brent Bomkamp
Angus Wilson

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[nysbirds-l] 2020 Montauk Christmas Bird Count Results (Suffolk Co.)

[Brent Bomkamp]

The 91st Montauk Christmas Bird Count was conducted on Saturday, December
19th.  This year marked the 100th anniversary of the Montauk Count, which
first took place in 1920.

Forty-three participants in five areas counted 130 species during the count
week, and 129 on the count day.  This represents our second-highest total
over the last ten years, only eclipsed by 132 species in 2012.  Seawatchers
benefitted from calm winds and lack of precipitation, and duck numbers were
relatively strong with large bodies of fresh water unfrozen.  But the snow
that coated the area Wednesday and Thursday lingered on, contributing to
the absence of several regular passerines like Orange-crowned Warbler and
Common Yellowthroat.

Highlights included the first count record of *Wood Thrush *in the Point
North area, the continuing *Painted Bunting* previously discovered by Aidan
Perkins near Culloden Point (third count record), a male *Barrow's
Goldeneye *off the eastern coast of Gardiner's Island (fourth count
record), and a flyover *Western Kingbird* near Montauk Downs Golf Course
(sixth count record).

*Evening Grosbeak* (sixteenth count record) was recorded for the first time
since 2001, with teams observing single birds near the Montauk Airport and
Camp Hero State Park.  Otherwise, finch totals were surprisingly low for an
irruption year: only three Red Crossbills, eleven Common Redpoll, five
Purple Finches, and zero Pine Siskins were recorded.  A *White-winged
Crossbill* was observed along East Lake Drive the Friday before the count.

Montauk regularly records several species that are unusual elsewhere on
Long Island, and this year was no different.  *Yellow-breasted Chat* was
seen for the seventh time in the last ten years, *Dovekie* for the fourth
time in ten years, and *Rough-legged Hawk* for the tenth time in ten
years.  Similarly, certain population trends prevalent elsewhere on Long
Island remain absent in Montauk.  For instance, American Crow numbers
remain high (480) while Fish Crow went unrecorded for the third consecutive
year.

In addition, new high counts were set for Hooded Merganser (209),
Sanderling (1159), Bald Eagle (19), Northern Saw-whet Owl (15), Hairy
Woodpecker (21), Common Raven (6), and Carolina Wren (313).

Our deepest thanks to all participants for joining us and to the area
leaders for organizing coverage despite the challenges of COVID.  Though
the Zoom compilation proceeded smoothly, I know we all hope to return to a
traditional in-person compilation next year.

For those interested, the 2021 Count will take place on Saturday, December
18, 2021.

Co-Compilers
Brent Bomkamp
Angus Wilson

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Kingbird latest

[Brent Bomkamp]

As of 3:10, being seen consistently along the railroad tracks near the
footbridge in The Landing development.  About a ten minute walk from the
public parking at the Ardsley-on-Hudson train station.

On Wed, Oct 28, 2020 at 2:25 PM Trachlar  wrote:

> 220 pm. Back in cove where originally found yesterday. In tree at
> present.  Seen from The Landing condo just outside tennis court (Just S. of
> foot bridge  Kingbird has spent some time on tennis court fence.
>
> L. Trachtenberg
> Ossining
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Oct 28, 2020, at 1:05 PM, Richard Guthrie 
> wrote:
> >
> > 1:00PM
> >
> > Mercy College lower parking lot
> >
> > Best bet for the moment. Park at southern most en of Ardsley-on-Hudson
> Rt Station and walk on Mercy’s trail to lower parking lot closer to Rt
> tracks.
> >
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Kingbird latest

[Brent Bomkamp]

As of 3:10, being seen consistently along the railroad tracks near the
footbridge in The Landing development.  About a ten minute walk from the
public parking at the Ardsley-on-Hudson train station.

On Wed, Oct 28, 2020 at 2:25 PM Trachlar  wrote:

> 220 pm. Back in cove where originally found yesterday. In tree at
> present.  Seen from The Landing condo just outside tennis court (Just S. of
> foot bridge  Kingbird has spent some time on tennis court fence.
>
> L. Trachtenberg
> Ossining
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Oct 28, 2020, at 1:05 PM, Richard Guthrie 
> wrote:
> >
> > 1:00PM
> >
> > Mercy College lower parking lot
> >
> > Best bet for the moment. Park at southern most en of Ardsley-on-Hudson
> Rt Station and walk on Mercy’s trail to lower parking lot closer to Rt
> tracks.
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> > --
> >
> > NYSbirds-L List Info:
> > http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm
> > http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm
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> >
> > ARCHIVES:
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> > 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L
> > 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01
> >
> > Please submit your observations to eBird:
> > http://ebird.org/content/ebird/
> >
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> >
>
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Re: [nysbirds-l] EBird eliminated "Summarize my Observations" - problem for Christmas Bird Count

[Brent Bomkamp]

Hi all,

Another option, though somewhat cumbersome, is to look at your day list for
the date of the CBC.  To do this, click on the "Sightings Lists" link
underneath the "Explore My..." list on the left side of the main My eBird
page.  Here's a link to the lists page:
https://ebird.org/MyEBird?cmd=lifeList=life=world

On the top bar, click on the calendar icon and select the date you desire.
While the number of individuals seen of each species is not visible here,
you can view it by clicking on the "View All" button to the right of each
species within this list and noting the total at the top of the page.

Not as convenient as the Summarize My Observations option, but still
workable.

Best,

Brent

On Mon, Oct 12, 2020 at 1:04 PM Brendan Fogarty  wrote:

> Hey Nancy,
>
> The summarize feature is not gone permanently - eBird is transitioning all
> of its ancient pages to a new format and it is supposed to return within
> the year, but it could indeed pose a challenge for the CBCs if it isn’t
> fast-tracked.
>
> I am not sure what the most elegant solution for CBC listing is today. In
> eBird mobile (definitely for iOS, Android I can’t say for sure) one can
> choose “Trip Summaries” under “Checklists” and see all species counts for
> any given particular date range, including just one day. Minimizing the
> number of list keepers in a sector party would help here. The “Trip” report
> can be emailed out.
>
> Another option is to create a sector eBird account. Anyone keeping lists
> within the party can share their lists with that account. You can see a
> species list in the account’s “My eBird” but not species totals. For that
> you’d need to export its observations into Excel. Everything is likely
> getting summed in Excel by the coordinators anyway.
>
> I hope any other useful strategies will be shared here before CBC season
> hits.
>
> The species highs/first/last all can still be accessed on the pages for a
> location (country, state, county, or hotspot level). Check the buttons just
> above the species list, under “Sightings”.
>
> Best,
> Brendan
>
> On Mon, Oct 12, 2020 at 12:31 PM Nancy Tognan 
> wrote:
>
>> I contacted eBird via their website on August 23, 2020 re the following
>> complaint.  There has been no response.
>>
>> EBird used to have the function “Summarize My Observations”, which has
>> now been eliminated.  It was useful to produce a combined trip list of
>> multiple locations.  It was especially useful for the Christmas Bird Count.
>>
>> My North Nassau CBC sector includes 19 locations (each a separate spot to
>> drive to).  In years past, I could produce a combined checklist in about 2
>> minutes using “Summarize My Observations”.  Now what?  Print 19 checklists
>> and combine the data by hand?  This may take two hours instead of two
>> minutes.
>>
>> I would like to have seen “Summarize My Observations” be improved to
>> allow more flexible dates and selection of locations.  Instead, the whole
>> feature is gone - did eBird ask anyone before deleteing it?  I feel that
>> birders spend a lot of effort inputting their data - shouldn’t eBird give
>> us a better interface to inquire on it?
>>
>> Does the loss of this feature bother anyone else or just me?
>>
>> By the way, these other features were also deleted:  species All-Time
>> First/Last Records, Arrivals and Departures, and High Counts.
>>
>> Nancy Tognan
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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>>
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>>
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Re: [nysbirds-l] EBird eliminated "Summarize my Observations" - problem for Christmas Bird Count

[Brent Bomkamp]

Hi all,

Another option, though somewhat cumbersome, is to look at your day list for
the date of the CBC.  To do this, click on the "Sightings Lists" link
underneath the "Explore My..." list on the left side of the main My eBird
page.  Here's a link to the lists page:
https://ebird.org/MyEBird?cmd=lifeList=life=world

On the top bar, click on the calendar icon and select the date you desire.
While the number of individuals seen of each species is not visible here,
you can view it by clicking on the "View All" button to the right of each
species within this list and noting the total at the top of the page.

Not as convenient as the Summarize My Observations option, but still
workable.

Best,

Brent

On Mon, Oct 12, 2020 at 1:04 PM Brendan Fogarty  wrote:

> Hey Nancy,
>
> The summarize feature is not gone permanently - eBird is transitioning all
> of its ancient pages to a new format and it is supposed to return within
> the year, but it could indeed pose a challenge for the CBCs if it isn’t
> fast-tracked.
>
> I am not sure what the most elegant solution for CBC listing is today. In
> eBird mobile (definitely for iOS, Android I can’t say for sure) one can
> choose “Trip Summaries” under “Checklists” and see all species counts for
> any given particular date range, including just one day. Minimizing the
> number of list keepers in a sector party would help here. The “Trip” report
> can be emailed out.
>
> Another option is to create a sector eBird account. Anyone keeping lists
> within the party can share their lists with that account. You can see a
> species list in the account’s “My eBird” but not species totals. For that
> you’d need to export its observations into Excel. Everything is likely
> getting summed in Excel by the coordinators anyway.
>
> I hope any other useful strategies will be shared here before CBC season
> hits.
>
> The species highs/first/last all can still be accessed on the pages for a
> location (country, state, county, or hotspot level). Check the buttons just
> above the species list, under “Sightings”.
>
> Best,
> Brendan
>
> On Mon, Oct 12, 2020 at 12:31 PM Nancy Tognan 
> wrote:
>
>> I contacted eBird via their website on August 23, 2020 re the following
>> complaint.  There has been no response.
>>
>> EBird used to have the function “Summarize My Observations”, which has
>> now been eliminated.  It was useful to produce a combined trip list of
>> multiple locations.  It was especially useful for the Christmas Bird Count.
>>
>> My North Nassau CBC sector includes 19 locations (each a separate spot to
>> drive to).  In years past, I could produce a combined checklist in about 2
>> minutes using “Summarize My Observations”.  Now what?  Print 19 checklists
>> and combine the data by hand?  This may take two hours instead of two
>> minutes.
>>
>> I would like to have seen “Summarize My Observations” be improved to
>> allow more flexible dates and selection of locations.  Instead, the whole
>> feature is gone - did eBird ask anyone before deleteing it?  I feel that
>> birders spend a lot of effort inputting their data - shouldn’t eBird give
>> us a better interface to inquire on it?
>>
>> Does the loss of this feature bother anyone else or just me?
>>
>> By the way, these other features were also deleted:  species All-Time
>> First/Last Records, Arrivals and Departures, and High Counts.
>>
>> Nancy Tognan
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>>
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>> http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm
>> http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm
>> http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm
>>
>> ARCHIVES:
>> 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html
>> 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L
>> 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01
>>
>> Please submit your observations to eBird:
>> http://ebird.org/content/ebird/
>>
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>>
>> --
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[nysbirds-l] Results of the 2019 Montauk CBC

[Brent Bomkamp]

The 2019 Montauk Christmas Bird Count – actually the 90th in the Count’s
history - was conducted on Saturday 21st December.  After several years of
miserable weather, this year’s count benefitted from a complete absence of
precipitation and light winds.  However, low temperatures persisted from
the prior two days, freezing almost all standing freshwater within the
circle. On the count day, temperatures ranged from 22 to 38° F.

Despite the frozen water, forty-nine participants in six territories
recorded 123 species on count day.  Two additional species were recorded
during the count period. Highlights included PAINTED BUNTING (2nd count
record—Point North), PRAIRIE WARBLER (2nd count record—Lake West), 2
BARROW’S GOLDENEYE (4th count record—Gardiner’s Island and Lake West),
DOVEKIE (Lake West), four YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT (Point North, Point South,
Accabonac, and Gardiner’s Island), KING EIDER (Lake West), CLAPPER RAIL
(Accabonac), HARLEQUIN DUCK (Accabonac), RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Napeague),
ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK (Point North), SHORT-EARED OWL (Point South), 10 NORTHERN
SAW-WHET OWL (all territories), 2 EASTERN PHOEBE (Lake West and Accabonac),
2 RING-NECKED PHEASANT (Gardiner’s Island and Lake West), and NORTHERN
BOBWHITE (Point South).  Additionally, count week-only species included
ATLANTIC PUFFIN (which would represent the count’s 1st record) from Montauk
Point, NORTHERN SHRIKE along East Lake Drive, and BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE
from Montauk Point.

Strong observer effort, good coverage, and favorable weather resulted in
several notable all-time high counts for the nearly 100-year-old CBC.
These included 24 PINE WARBLER, 49 CHIPPING SPARROW, 90 SWAMP SPARROW, 882
SONG SPARROW, 52 EASTERN SCREECH-OWL, 14 GREAT HORNED OWL, 86 RED-BELLIED
WOODPECKER, 25 YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER, 265 CAROLINA WREN, and 2,509
AMERICAN ROBIN.  Despite only representing the fourth count record,
participants in all six territories reported 12 COMMON RAVENS—further
evidence of this species’ recent expansion across southern New York State
and Long Island.

Still, the cold temperatures and lack of open water resulted in several bad
misses.  Green-winged Teal, Northern Pintail, American Coot, Killdeer,
Greater Yellowlegs, and American Pipit was not recorded.  Horned Lark was
absent for just the twelfth time in the history of the count, likely due to
population declines and habitat changes within the circle.

We would like to thank the South Fork Natural History Museum and its
Executive Director, Frank Quevedo, for generously hosting the compilation
and providing dinner to our participants.  And thanks to the Hampton Coffee
Company for providing coffee to fuel our tired participants’ drive home.
Finally, thank you to all our participants, territory leaders, and the
Goelet Family and their staff on Gardiner’s Island for making this historic
count possible.

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[nysbirds-l] Results of the 2019 Montauk CBC

[Brent Bomkamp]

The 2019 Montauk Christmas Bird Count – actually the 90th in the Count’s
history - was conducted on Saturday 21st December.  After several years of
miserable weather, this year’s count benefitted from a complete absence of
precipitation and light winds.  However, low temperatures persisted from
the prior two days, freezing almost all standing freshwater within the
circle. On the count day, temperatures ranged from 22 to 38° F.

Despite the frozen water, forty-nine participants in six territories
recorded 123 species on count day.  Two additional species were recorded
during the count period. Highlights included PAINTED BUNTING (2nd count
record—Point North), PRAIRIE WARBLER (2nd count record—Lake West), 2
BARROW’S GOLDENEYE (4th count record—Gardiner’s Island and Lake West),
DOVEKIE (Lake West), four YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT (Point North, Point South,
Accabonac, and Gardiner’s Island), KING EIDER (Lake West), CLAPPER RAIL
(Accabonac), HARLEQUIN DUCK (Accabonac), RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Napeague),
ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK (Point North), SHORT-EARED OWL (Point South), 10 NORTHERN
SAW-WHET OWL (all territories), 2 EASTERN PHOEBE (Lake West and Accabonac),
2 RING-NECKED PHEASANT (Gardiner’s Island and Lake West), and NORTHERN
BOBWHITE (Point South).  Additionally, count week-only species included
ATLANTIC PUFFIN (which would represent the count’s 1st record) from Montauk
Point, NORTHERN SHRIKE along East Lake Drive, and BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE
from Montauk Point.

Strong observer effort, good coverage, and favorable weather resulted in
several notable all-time high counts for the nearly 100-year-old CBC.
These included 24 PINE WARBLER, 49 CHIPPING SPARROW, 90 SWAMP SPARROW, 882
SONG SPARROW, 52 EASTERN SCREECH-OWL, 14 GREAT HORNED OWL, 86 RED-BELLIED
WOODPECKER, 25 YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER, 265 CAROLINA WREN, and 2,509
AMERICAN ROBIN.  Despite only representing the fourth count record,
participants in all six territories reported 12 COMMON RAVENS—further
evidence of this species’ recent expansion across southern New York State
and Long Island.

Still, the cold temperatures and lack of open water resulted in several bad
misses.  Green-winged Teal, Northern Pintail, American Coot, Killdeer,
Greater Yellowlegs, and American Pipit was not recorded.  Horned Lark was
absent for just the twelfth time in the history of the count, likely due to
population declines and habitat changes within the circle.

We would like to thank the South Fork Natural History Museum and its
Executive Director, Frank Quevedo, for generously hosting the compilation
and providing dinner to our participants.  And thanks to the Hampton Coffee
Company for providing coffee to fuel our tired participants’ drive home.
Finally, thank you to all our participants, territory leaders, and the
Goelet Family and their staff on Gardiner’s Island for making this historic
count possible.

Mark your calendars for next year’s count, which will take place on
December 19th, 2020.  Please contact the compilers or territory leaders if
you or your friends are interested in participating.

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[nysbirds-l] Captree Christmas Bird Count -- Sunday, December 15

[Brent Bomkamp]

Hi All,

The Captree CBC will take place on *Sunday, December 15th*.  Due to the
recent closure of Villa Monaco restaurant, the compilation will take place
at Sea Levels Restaurant: 391 N. Windsor Ave, Brightwaters, NY 11718.  The
compilation will begin at 5:00 pm.  This is an excellent space that is
centrally located in the count circle and will hopefully be our new
permanent home.  The price will remain the same as last year at $27.00 per
person.

If you have a relatively set routine or have already been assigned an area,
please contact your usual party leader to arrange meeting times and
coverage duties.  If you are unsure of where to go, please contact either
Brent or Taylor.

Additionally, we would like to thank Patricia Lindsay and Shai Mitra for
over twenty years of service as compilers of the Captree Count.  In this
role, they have maintained one of the most memorable traditions in the Long
Island birding community.  We cannot express enough gratitude for their
efforts.

Best,

Brent Bomkamp (bbomk...@gmail.com) and Taylor Sturm (tjst...@gmail.com)

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[nysbirds-l] Captree Christmas Bird Count -- Sunday, December 15

[Brent Bomkamp]

Hi All,

The Captree CBC will take place on *Sunday, December 15th*.  Due to the
recent closure of Villa Monaco restaurant, the compilation will take place
at Sea Levels Restaurant: 391 N. Windsor Ave, Brightwaters, NY 11718.  The
compilation will begin at 5:00 pm.  This is an excellent space that is
centrally located in the count circle and will hopefully be our new
permanent home.  The price will remain the same as last year at $27.00 per
person.

If you have a relatively set routine or have already been assigned an area,
please contact your usual party leader to arrange meeting times and
coverage duties.  If you are unsure of where to go, please contact either
Brent or Taylor.

Additionally, we would like to thank Patricia Lindsay and Shai Mitra for
over twenty years of service as compilers of the Captree Count.  In this
role, they have maintained one of the most memorable traditions in the Long
Island birding community.  We cannot express enough gratitude for their
efforts.

Best,

Brent Bomkamp (bbomk...@gmail.com) and Taylor Sturm (tjst...@gmail.com)

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[nysbirds-l] Montauk CBC -- Saturday, December 21

[Brent Bomkamp]

The 2019 Montauk Christmas Bird Count will be held on Saturday, December
21. Teams of birders will roam the six territories in the count circle from
dawn (or before) to dusk, tallying as many individuals of as many species
as possible.  We are writing to invite you to join us on that day and to be
part of one of the oldest ongoing CBCs.

*Count Compilation: *

We are pleased to announce that thanks to the continued generosity of the
South Fork Natural History Museum, under the stewardship of Frank Quevedo,
the compilation dinner will be free of charge and conveniently located in
Bridgehampton for those heading west after birding.  In addition, we will
be streamlining the compilation process to allow more time for travel after
the compilation.

*If you are a returning participant, please report to your usual Territory
Leader for information on your count day itinerary, but please CC the
Compilers on your email to the Territory Leader so we can allocate
participants appropriately.*

If you are new to the count, please email the Compilers for a territory
assignment, indicating your first and second choice of territory.
Additionally, let us know of any relevant considerations for your
assignment (limited walking, a wish to bird with other named individuals,
time constraints, a morbid fear of counting scoters, a morbid fear of other
birders, etc.). We’d also appreciate it if you can provide a mobile phone
number in case we, or a territory leader, need to get in touch with news of
a rarity, weather issues, and so on.

 In addition, please let us know:

* If you know additional birders who you think would be appropriate to
invite to the count.  Feel free to instruct such individuals to contact the
Compilers for more information.

* If you know someone who would be interested in doing a “feeder watch”
within the count circle.

* If you know of an active feeder or other active “hot spot” that you
believe should be checked on count day.

* If you plan on searching for owls, woodcock and other crepuscular species.


We look forward to hearing from you soon and have our fingers crossed for
great weather and many fabulous birds on December 21st.


Angus Wilson oceanwander...@gmail.com

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[nysbirds-l] Montauk CBC -- Saturday, December 21

[Brent Bomkamp]

The 2019 Montauk Christmas Bird Count will be held on Saturday, December
21. Teams of birders will roam the six territories in the count circle from
dawn (or before) to dusk, tallying as many individuals of as many species
as possible.  We are writing to invite you to join us on that day and to be
part of one of the oldest ongoing CBCs.

*Count Compilation: *

We are pleased to announce that thanks to the continued generosity of the
South Fork Natural History Museum, under the stewardship of Frank Quevedo,
the compilation dinner will be free of charge and conveniently located in
Bridgehampton for those heading west after birding.  In addition, we will
be streamlining the compilation process to allow more time for travel after
the compilation.

*If you are a returning participant, please report to your usual Territory
Leader for information on your count day itinerary, but please CC the
Compilers on your email to the Territory Leader so we can allocate
participants appropriately.*

If you are new to the count, please email the Compilers for a territory
assignment, indicating your first and second choice of territory.
Additionally, let us know of any relevant considerations for your
assignment (limited walking, a wish to bird with other named individuals,
time constraints, a morbid fear of counting scoters, a morbid fear of other
birders, etc.). We’d also appreciate it if you can provide a mobile phone
number in case we, or a territory leader, need to get in touch with news of
a rarity, weather issues, and so on.

 In addition, please let us know:

* If you know additional birders who you think would be appropriate to
invite to the count.  Feel free to instruct such individuals to contact the
Compilers for more information.

* If you know someone who would be interested in doing a “feeder watch”
within the count circle.

* If you know of an active feeder or other active “hot spot” that you
believe should be checked on count day.

* If you plan on searching for owls, woodcock and other crepuscular species.


We look forward to hearing from you soon and have our fingers crossed for
great weather and many fabulous birds on December 21st.


Angus Wilson oceanwander...@gmail.com

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[nysbirds-l] Thick-billed Murre - Shinnecock Inlet (Suffolk Co.)

[Brent Bomkamp]

The Thick-billed Murre reported yesterday on eBird continues on the west
side of the west jetty at Shinnecock Inlet.  Seen with Taylor Sturm.

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Eatons Neck, NY

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[nysbirds-l] Thick-billed Murre - Shinnecock Inlet (Suffolk Co.)

[Brent Bomkamp]

The Thick-billed Murre reported yesterday on eBird continues on the west
side of the west jetty at Shinnecock Inlet.  Seen with Taylor Sturm.

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[nysbirds-l] Yellow-breasted Chat - Jamaica Bay WR West Pond Trail (Queens Co.)

[Brent Bomkamp]

Yellow-breasted Chat by the bat house just west of the visitor’s center on
the trail south of the West Pond at Jamaica Bay.

Brent Bomkamp
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[nysbirds-l] Yellow-breasted Chat - Jamaica Bay WR West Pond Trail (Queens Co.)

[Brent Bomkamp]

Yellow-breasted Chat by the bat house just west of the visitor’s center on
the trail south of the West Pond at Jamaica Bay.

Brent Bomkamp
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Whimbrel at Breezy Point, Queens NY

[Brent Bomkamp]

Not to present too provocative of an opinion, but there may be an argument
that this bird is a Eurasian Curlew.  The second photo shows significant
barring in the secondaries extending into the inner primaries.  This
feature is absent in both “European” and “Eurasian” Whimbrel, which show a
clean demarcation between the secondaries and primaries, with the primaries
being darker and only slightly barred on the inner webs of the innermost
feathers.  This is depicted in figures 9 and 10 on p. 110 of O’Brien,
Crossley, and Karlson.

However, this feature is obvious in Eurasian Curlew as drawn in Svensson
and Grant.  A quick Google image search shows the characteristic as well.
Perhaps birders with greater palearctic experience could corroborate this
conclusion.

While O’Brien et al refers to European Whimbrel as a spring vagrant to the
east coast and Eurasian Curlew as a fall visitor, records are sporadic
enough that no trend is obvious.  In addition, on eBird most Eurasian
Curlew records from the Massachusetts/New York area appear to be from the
late winter-early spring time frame.

Depending on one’s perspective, the sole verbal description of the bird as
having a “...long curved bill...” could be seen as additional support for
Curlew, as compared with the relatively shorter curved bill of Whimbrel.
However, lacking further description by the observer including body
coloration, structure, underwing pattern, and vocalizations, neither
species can be conclusively supported IMO.

Brent Bomkamp
Eatons Neck

On Mon, Apr 16, 2018 at 1:57 PM Angus Wilson <oceanwander...@gmail.com>
wrote:

> Like Bob Paxton I was initially puzzled by the square shape of the white
> wedge, especially in first image (ML94655071) but accept it looks a little
> better in the second image (ML94655101). Is it correc to assume the dark
> blob is the heavy barring on the upperside of the tail?
>
> I considered Greater Yellowlegs based on the first image but that ID would
> be hard reconcile with seeing a decurved bill (mentioned in Cesar's
> original posting) but with the caveat that the bill shape is hard to
> discern from the photos accompanying the checklist. That said, I'm not
> seeing an obvious foot extension beyond the tail, which does fit with it
> being a Whimbrel. Are there any more photos even if not as sharp?
>
> So-called 'White-rumped Whimbrels' are genuine vagrants to eastern North
> America with a handful of April and May records. Tagging such birds as
> either 'European' or 'Eurasian/Siberian' is tricky because three subspecies
> (N. p. phaeopus, N. p. alboaxillaris and N. p. variegatus) need to be
> considered. Steppe Whimbrel (alboaxillaris) is no longer numerous and
> pretty unlikely, but the other two are serious contenders, with nominate
> 'European' Whimbrel (phaeopus) more likely perhaps in spring and the very
> similar 'Siberian' Whimbrel (variegatus) a sensible possibility in the
> fall. If I recall correctly, the tail and upper tail coverts of variegatus
> are darker than phaeopus.
>
> Fun stuff!
>
> Angus Wilson
> New York City
>
> On Mon, Apr 16, 2018 at 12:37 PM, Jose Ramirez-Garofalo <
> jose.ramirez.garof...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> It’s a European Whimbrel
>>
>> On Mon, Apr 16, 2018 at 12:09 Robert Paxton <r...@columbia.edu> wrote:
>>
>>> The Eurasian Whimbrel doesn't have a white line up the back but a white
>>> wedge, broad at the base and narrowing up to a point in the middle back.
>>>Bob Paxton
>>>
>>> On Sun, Apr 15, 2018 at 11:42 PM, Isaac Grant <hosesbroadb...@gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> That Whimbrel photo seems to show a Eurasian Whimbrel. Looks like a
>>>> white line going up the back in the one photo and barred whitish tail.
>>>> Super cool.
>>>>
>>>> Isaac Grant
>>>> Senior Loan Officer
>>>>
>>>> On Apr 15, 2018, at 3:59 PM, Cesar Castillo <czar3...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I walked out from the Fishermans parking lot at Fort Tilden to Breezy
>>>> Point jetty.  On the long march back a Whimbrel flew towards me and then
>>>> past me.  I got some bad photos of it as it flew away, but you can still
>>>> see the curved bill and whitish rump of this largish shorebird.  Other good
>>>> finds included a small flock of White-winged Scoters in the choppy waters
>>>> and hundreds of Northern Gannets, Purple Sandpipers and up to 8 Piping
>>>> Plovers.  Some breeding plumage Common Loons.  I thought I saw a seal as I
>>>> approached the jetty but it dove down and never popped up again.
>>>>
>>>> Here is a link to the e-bird report.
>>>>
>>>> http

Re: [nysbirds-l] Whimbrel at Breezy Point, Queens NY

[Brent Bomkamp]

Not to present too provocative of an opinion, but there may be an argument
that this bird is a Eurasian Curlew.  The second photo shows significant
barring in the secondaries extending into the inner primaries.  This
feature is absent in both “European” and “Eurasian” Whimbrel, which show a
clean demarcation between the secondaries and primaries, with the primaries
being darker and only slightly barred on the inner webs of the innermost
feathers.  This is depicted in figures 9 and 10 on p. 110 of O’Brien,
Crossley, and Karlson.

However, this feature is obvious in Eurasian Curlew as drawn in Svensson
and Grant.  A quick Google image search shows the characteristic as well.
Perhaps birders with greater palearctic experience could corroborate this
conclusion.

While O’Brien et al refers to European Whimbrel as a spring vagrant to the
east coast and Eurasian Curlew as a fall visitor, records are sporadic
enough that no trend is obvious.  In addition, on eBird most Eurasian
Curlew records from the Massachusetts/New York area appear to be from the
late winter-early spring time frame.

Depending on one’s perspective, the sole verbal description of the bird as
having a “...long curved bill...” could be seen as additional support for
Curlew, as compared with the relatively shorter curved bill of Whimbrel.
However, lacking further description by the observer including body
coloration, structure, underwing pattern, and vocalizations, neither
species can be conclusively supported IMO.

Brent Bomkamp
Eatons Neck

On Mon, Apr 16, 2018 at 1:57 PM Angus Wilson 
wrote:

> Like Bob Paxton I was initially puzzled by the square shape of the white
> wedge, especially in first image (ML94655071) but accept it looks a little
> better in the second image (ML94655101). Is it correc to assume the dark
> blob is the heavy barring on the upperside of the tail?
>
> I considered Greater Yellowlegs based on the first image but that ID would
> be hard reconcile with seeing a decurved bill (mentioned in Cesar's
> original posting) but with the caveat that the bill shape is hard to
> discern from the photos accompanying the checklist. That said, I'm not
> seeing an obvious foot extension beyond the tail, which does fit with it
> being a Whimbrel. Are there any more photos even if not as sharp?
>
> So-called 'White-rumped Whimbrels' are genuine vagrants to eastern North
> America with a handful of April and May records. Tagging such birds as
> either 'European' or 'Eurasian/Siberian' is tricky because three subspecies
> (N. p. phaeopus, N. p. alboaxillaris and N. p. variegatus) need to be
> considered. Steppe Whimbrel (alboaxillaris) is no longer numerous and
> pretty unlikely, but the other two are serious contenders, with nominate
> 'European' Whimbrel (phaeopus) more likely perhaps in spring and the very
> similar 'Siberian' Whimbrel (variegatus) a sensible possibility in the
> fall. If I recall correctly, the tail and upper tail coverts of variegatus
> are darker than phaeopus.
>
> Fun stuff!
>
> Angus Wilson
> New York City
>
> On Mon, Apr 16, 2018 at 12:37 PM, Jose Ramirez-Garofalo <
> jose.ramirez.garof...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> It’s a European Whimbrel
>>
>> On Mon, Apr 16, 2018 at 12:09 Robert Paxton  wrote:
>>
>>> The Eurasian Whimbrel doesn't have a white line up the back but a white
>>> wedge, broad at the base and narrowing up to a point in the middle back.
>>>Bob Paxton
>>>
>>> On Sun, Apr 15, 2018 at 11:42 PM, Isaac Grant 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> That Whimbrel photo seems to show a Eurasian Whimbrel. Looks like a
>>>> white line going up the back in the one photo and barred whitish tail.
>>>> Super cool.
>>>>
>>>> Isaac Grant
>>>> Senior Loan Officer
>>>>
>>>> On Apr 15, 2018, at 3:59 PM, Cesar Castillo  wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I walked out from the Fishermans parking lot at Fort Tilden to Breezy
>>>> Point jetty.  On the long march back a Whimbrel flew towards me and then
>>>> past me.  I got some bad photos of it as it flew away, but you can still
>>>> see the curved bill and whitish rump of this largish shorebird.  Other good
>>>> finds included a small flock of White-winged Scoters in the choppy waters
>>>> and hundreds of Northern Gannets, Purple Sandpipers and up to 8 Piping
>>>> Plovers.  Some breeding plumage Common Loons.  I thought I saw a seal as I
>>>> approached the jetty but it dove down and never popped up again.
>>>>
>>>> Here is a link to the e-bird report.
>>>>
>>>> https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44596163
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Afterwards I stopped by B

Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: Black-tailed Godwit, Pedricktown NJ

[Brent Bomkamp]

The report of the Godwit sp. from East Marion was initially submitted to
eBird last night as a Hudsonian Godwit.  Taylor Sturm and I felt that one
of the European species was possible, so we went to Truman’s Beach in East
Marion to check the Oysterponds this morning.  In two hours of searching on
a outgoing tide the only shorebirds present were seven Greater Yellowlegs.
Given that the observer reported the bird on an incoming tide and with
plenty of marshes in the area additional searching may be necessary.  The
only details I’m aware of are present in the eBird description:
https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44331201

Brent Bomkamp
Eatons Neck, NY

On Sun, Apr 8, 2018 at 4:55 PM Andrew Baksh <birdingd...@gmail.com> wrote:

> I checked and it appears that no one has posted this to our NY lists
> serves.
>
> See below report of a Black-tailed Godwit from NJ. There have been further
> updates, re: the bird. If you are not subscribed to the NJ list serve, I
> suggest checking the ABA (American Birding Association) website for further
> details see the following link.http://birding.aba.org/mobiledigest/NJ01
>
>
> Also of note, in our neck of the woods is an interesting e-bird report of
> a BAR-TAILED GODWIT. I have seen no further reports of this sighting.
> Hopefully if anyone, including those mafias or secret society groups ;-) we
> hear about these days have any intel, they would share to the list serves.
> Here is a link to the e-Bird report.
> http://birding.aba.org/mobiledigest/NJ01
>
> 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 <http://refspace.com/quotes/Sun_Tzu>  *The Art of War*
> <http://refspace.com/quotes/The_Art_of_War>
>
> (\__/)
> (= '.'=)
>
> (") _ (")
>
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>
> Andrew Baksh
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>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
> *From:* L Larson <llars...@mac.com>
> *Date:* April 8, 2018 at 10:13:49 AM EDT
> *To:* jerse...@lists.princeton.edu
> *Subject:* *[JERSEYBI] Black-tailed Godwit, Pedricktown NJ*
> *Reply-To:* L Larson <llars...@mac.com>
>
> A Black-tailed Godwit is being alerted on the SW Jersey text alert system.
> It was found by Jon Stippick and being seen at 9:45 on a falling tide (High
> was about 8 AM). The location is the Pedricktown Marsh causeway, east side,
> on the Gloucester/Salem county border. More information as it becomes
> available.
>
> Laurie Larson
> Lumberton NJ
>
>
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: Black-tailed Godwit, Pedricktown NJ

[Brent Bomkamp]

The report of the Godwit sp. from East Marion was initially submitted to
eBird last night as a Hudsonian Godwit.  Taylor Sturm and I felt that one
of the European species was possible, so we went to Truman’s Beach in East
Marion to check the Oysterponds this morning.  In two hours of searching on
a outgoing tide the only shorebirds present were seven Greater Yellowlegs.
Given that the observer reported the bird on an incoming tide and with
plenty of marshes in the area additional searching may be necessary.  The
only details I’m aware of are present in the eBird description:
https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44331201

Brent Bomkamp
Eatons Neck, NY

On Sun, Apr 8, 2018 at 4:55 PM Andrew Baksh  wrote:

> I checked and it appears that no one has posted this to our NY lists
> serves.
>
> See below report of a Black-tailed Godwit from NJ. There have been further
> updates, re: the bird. If you are not subscribed to the NJ list serve, I
> suggest checking the ABA (American Birding Association) website for further
> details see the following link.http://birding.aba.org/mobiledigest/NJ01
>
>
> Also of note, in our neck of the woods is an interesting e-bird report of
> a BAR-TAILED GODWIT. I have seen no further reports of this sighting.
> Hopefully if anyone, including those mafias or secret society groups ;-) we
> hear about these days have any intel, they would share to the list serves.
> Here is a link to the e-Bird report.
> http://birding.aba.org/mobiledigest/NJ01
>
> 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 <http://refspace.com/quotes/Sun_Tzu>  *The Art of War*
> <http://refspace.com/quotes/The_Art_of_War>
>
> (\__/)
> (= '.'=)
>
> (") _ (")
>
> Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device!
>
>
> Andrew Baksh
> www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
> *From:* L Larson 
> *Date:* April 8, 2018 at 10:13:49 AM EDT
> *To:* jerse...@lists.princeton.edu
> *Subject:* *[JERSEYBI] Black-tailed Godwit, Pedricktown NJ*
> *Reply-To:* L Larson 
>
> A Black-tailed Godwit is being alerted on the SW Jersey text alert system.
> It was found by Jon Stippick and being seen at 9:45 on a falling tide (High
> was about 8 AM). The location is the Pedricktown Marsh causeway, east side,
> on the Gloucester/Salem county border. More information as it becomes
> available.
>
> Laurie Larson
> Lumberton NJ
>
>
> How to report NJ bird sightings: see <
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[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Geese - Gerry Park. Roslyn (Nassau Co.)

[Brent Bomkamp]

Liz DiNapoli reported to the New York Birders Facebook Group that Gary
Strauss found two Barnacle Geese at Gerry Park in Roslyn today.  This park
can be accessed from Papermill Road in the village of Roslyn.

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[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Geese - Gerry Park. Roslyn (Nassau Co.)

[Brent Bomkamp]

Liz DiNapoli reported to the New York Birders Facebook Group that Gary
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[nysbirds-l] Northport Winter Bird Count Results (Suffolk County) - 1/13

[Brent Bomkamp]

The second annual Northport Winter Bird Count, a CBC-style census covering
the area between the Smithtown and Northern Nassau CBC circles, from Fort
Salonga to Huntington on the North Shore of Long Island.  13 observers (Ken
and Sue Feustel, Tim Healy, Tim Dunn, Taylor Sturm, Pete Morris, Ernst
Mutchnick, Stefan and Farah Mutchnick, John Gluth, Greg Letica, Brendan
Fogarty, and Brent Bomkamp) recorded a total of 87 species, tying the total
from last year despite freezing conditions leading up to the count and high
winds on the count day.  The highlights included:

Snow Goose - Northport VA Hospital (JG) and Northport Power Plant (BF and
BBo)
*Greater White-fronted Goose* - Tung Ting Pond, Centerport (TH)
*Cackling Goose* - Tung Ting Pond (TH) and Crab Meadow, Northport (PM and
TS)
*Harlequin Duck* - Eatons Neck Point (BF and BBo)
Bald Eagle - Centerport (TD), Caumsett (KF and SF), Northport Harbor (PM
and TS)
*Rough-legged Hawk* - Target Rock NWR, Lloyd Neck (KF and SF)
40 Ruddy Turnstone - Caumsett SP (KF and SF)
*Iceland Gull* - Crab Meadow (PM and TS)
Merlin - Partridge Pond Park, Greenlawn (TD)
Brown Thrasher - Carpenter Farm Park, Greenlawn (TD)

Other interesting totals included 38 Canvasback, 509 Common Goldeneye,
Bonaparte's Gull, two Peregrine Falcon, and 32 Brown-headed Cowbird, along
with count week Short-eared Owl and Wilson's Snipe.  Unfortunately,
passerine numbers were remarkably low, likely due to the recent weather
patterns.  The count will take place the second weekend of January next
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[nysbirds-l] Northport Winter Bird Count Results (Suffolk County) - 1/13

[Brent Bomkamp]

The second annual Northport Winter Bird Count, a CBC-style census covering
the area between the Smithtown and Northern Nassau CBC circles, from Fort
Salonga to Huntington on the North Shore of Long Island.  13 observers (Ken
and Sue Feustel, Tim Healy, Tim Dunn, Taylor Sturm, Pete Morris, Ernst
Mutchnick, Stefan and Farah Mutchnick, John Gluth, Greg Letica, Brendan
Fogarty, and Brent Bomkamp) recorded a total of 87 species, tying the total
from last year despite freezing conditions leading up to the count and high
winds on the count day.  The highlights included:

Snow Goose - Northport VA Hospital (JG) and Northport Power Plant (BF and
BBo)
*Greater White-fronted Goose* - Tung Ting Pond, Centerport (TH)
*Cackling Goose* - Tung Ting Pond (TH) and Crab Meadow, Northport (PM and
TS)
*Harlequin Duck* - Eatons Neck Point (BF and BBo)
Bald Eagle - Centerport (TD), Caumsett (KF and SF), Northport Harbor (PM
and TS)
*Rough-legged Hawk* - Target Rock NWR, Lloyd Neck (KF and SF)
40 Ruddy Turnstone - Caumsett SP (KF and SF)
*Iceland Gull* - Crab Meadow (PM and TS)
Merlin - Partridge Pond Park, Greenlawn (TD)
Brown Thrasher - Carpenter Farm Park, Greenlawn (TD)

Other interesting totals included 38 Canvasback, 509 Common Goldeneye,
Bonaparte's Gull, two Peregrine Falcon, and 32 Brown-headed Cowbird, along
with count week Short-eared Owl and Wilson's Snipe.  Unfortunately,
passerine numbers were remarkably low, likely due to the recent weather
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[nysbirds-l] Mountain Bluebird continues 12/20 - Robert Moses SP (Suffolk Co.)

[Brent Bomkamp]

The Mountain Bluebird found by Pat Lindsay on Sunday, 12/17 was observed
for about 20 minutes this morning in the previously described area west of
Field 2 at Robert Moses SP.  Around 9:35 it flew high to the southwest and
out of sight, in the direction of a large stand of cedars and pines.

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[nysbirds-l] Mountain Bluebird continues 12/20 - Robert Moses SP (Suffolk Co.)

[Brent Bomkamp]

The Mountain Bluebird found by Pat Lindsay on Sunday, 12/17 was observed
for about 20 minutes this morning in the previously described area west of
Field 2 at Robert Moses SP.  Around 9:35 it flew high to the southwest and
out of sight, in the direction of a large stand of cedars and pines.

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Seasonally unusual species Robert Moses SP, Suffolk Co.

[Brent Bomkamp]

Robert Moses was very quiet again this morning, but among the few birds was
a Magnolia Warbler gleaning in the median.  No other late migrants were
noted.

Brent Bomkamp
Eaton's Neck

On Mon, Nov 6, 2017 at 2:30 PM, Patricia Lindsay <pjlind...@optonline.net>
wrote:

>   Following yesterday's report of our very late Blue Grosbeak at Jones
> Beach, and reports of Indigo Buntings and other seasonally unusual
> migrants at Sandy Hook, NJ, this morning, Shai Mitra is at Robert Moses
> checking to see what's there. He reports very few birds, but among those
> he's found so far are two White-eyed Vireos, two Northern Parulas, an
> Indigo Bunting and a Rose-breasted Grosbeak.
>
> Patricia Lindsay
> Bay Shore
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Seasonally unusual species Robert Moses SP, Suffolk Co.

[Brent Bomkamp]

Robert Moses was very quiet again this morning, but among the few birds was
a Magnolia Warbler gleaning in the median.  No other late migrants were
noted.

Brent Bomkamp
Eaton's Neck

On Mon, Nov 6, 2017 at 2:30 PM, Patricia Lindsay 
wrote:

>   Following yesterday's report of our very late Blue Grosbeak at Jones
> Beach, and reports of Indigo Buntings and other seasonally unusual
> migrants at Sandy Hook, NJ, this morning, Shai Mitra is at Robert Moses
> checking to see what's there. He reports very few birds, but among those
> he's found so far are two White-eyed Vireos, two Northern Parulas, an
> Indigo Bunting and a Rose-breasted Grosbeak.
>
> Patricia Lindsay
> Bay Shore
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[nysbirds-l] East End Birding (Suffolk Co.) - 11/5

[Brent Bomkamp]

The *Brown Booby* continued at Lake Montauk viewed from Star Island Drive
at 0700, marking 38 days since it arrived.  The bird was not on any of the
visible perches when I arrived, but was eventually seen in flight heading
towards South Lake Drive.  There may be a chance it will remain for the
Montauk CBC on December 16th...

With the strong ESE winds (around 18 knots, much higher than the forecast)
there was a pronounced seabird flight visible from Camp Hero State Park.
The highlight was two *Black-legged Kittiwakes*, adult and first winter,
that flew west to east under the cliffs soon after I arrived.  Otherwise
the diversity was not remarkable, though the sheer number of birds moving
by, especially Northern Gannets and Laughing Gulls, was notable.

Continuing west, I made many stops between Deep Hollow Ranch and Mecox
Inlet yet failed to find any noteworthy species.  As often seems to be the
case all the interesting birds seemed to be concentrated in one spot.  An
hour spent birding the marsh and brushes in the area of Triton Lane off
Dune Road produced an *acadius *Nelson's Sparrow, an American Bittern, a
flyby Pectoral Sandpiper, and two Ipswich Sparrows.

I ended the day at Heckscher State Park, where the three Hudsonian Godwits
remained at the heavily depleted pools near Field 7.  Soon after arriving,
a Cooper's Hawk flew by and flushed the birds east and out of sight.  Among
the Black-bellied Plovers on the lawn in front of the closed parking area
was the continuing American Golden Plover.  If the godwits do not return to
the now empty pools near Field 7 it may be worth checking the east marina
at Timber Point County Park, where there was a significant concentration of
Black-bellied Plovers, Dunlin, and Greater Yellowlegs on a sandbar
southeast of the marina.

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[nysbirds-l] East End Birding (Suffolk Co.) - 11/5

[Brent Bomkamp]

The *Brown Booby* continued at Lake Montauk viewed from Star Island Drive
at 0700, marking 38 days since it arrived.  The bird was not on any of the
visible perches when I arrived, but was eventually seen in flight heading
towards South Lake Drive.  There may be a chance it will remain for the
Montauk CBC on December 16th...

With the strong ESE winds (around 18 knots, much higher than the forecast)
there was a pronounced seabird flight visible from Camp Hero State Park.
The highlight was two *Black-legged Kittiwakes*, adult and first winter,
that flew west to east under the cliffs soon after I arrived.  Otherwise
the diversity was not remarkable, though the sheer number of birds moving
by, especially Northern Gannets and Laughing Gulls, was notable.

Continuing west, I made many stops between Deep Hollow Ranch and Mecox
Inlet yet failed to find any noteworthy species.  As often seems to be the
case all the interesting birds seemed to be concentrated in one spot.  An
hour spent birding the marsh and brushes in the area of Triton Lane off
Dune Road produced an *acadius *Nelson's Sparrow, an American Bittern, a
flyby Pectoral Sandpiper, and two Ipswich Sparrows.

I ended the day at Heckscher State Park, where the three Hudsonian Godwits
remained at the heavily depleted pools near Field 7.  Soon after arriving,
a Cooper's Hawk flew by and flushed the birds east and out of sight.  Among
the Black-bellied Plovers on the lawn in front of the closed parking area
was the continuing American Golden Plover.  If the godwits do not return to
the now empty pools near Field 7 it may be worth checking the east marina
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Re: [nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: coastal gannet and scoter flight

[Brent Bomkamp]

Pete Morris and I spent three hours seawatching from Field 2 at Robert
Moses State Park this morning starting at 07:00.  Despite challenging
conditions, decent seabird movement was evident.  Like Angus we saw a
strong movement of scoters with over 17,000 counted during the period,
nearly all heading east to west.  Approximately 90% were Black Scoter, with
much smaller numbers of Surf and only double-digits of White-winged.

Unlike observers to the east we encountered fair numbers of terns and
jaegers, with a handful of Forster's, Common, and Royal Terns generally
moving east to west.  Additionally, at least three Parasitic Jaegers were
seen, all early in the morning.  About 15 Bonaparte's Gulls were present,
showing no clear movement in either direction.

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very close Manx Shearwater from the same vantage at approximately 17:00
heading from east to west.  With strong easterlies projected to continue
until 03:00, even the southwesterly winds forecast for tomorrow morning may
be productive if birds are attempting to exit the New York Bight early in
the AM.

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On Sun, Oct 29, 2017 at 11:44 AM, Angus Wilson <oceanwander...@gmail.com>
wrote:

> The onshore winds produced a good East to West flight of sea duck and
> gannets this morning but with modest diversity. Highlights of a 1 hr count
> from East Hampton (Suffolk) were 2 RAZORBILLS (more typical of December)
> and a single Corys Shearwater. Absence of jaegers and terns seems
> noteworthy.
>
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Re: [nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: coastal gannet and scoter flight

[Brent Bomkamp]

Pete Morris and I spent three hours seawatching from Field 2 at Robert
Moses State Park this morning starting at 07:00.  Despite challenging
conditions, decent seabird movement was evident.  Like Angus we saw a
strong movement of scoters with over 17,000 counted during the period,
nearly all heading east to west.  Approximately 90% were Black Scoter, with
much smaller numbers of Surf and only double-digits of White-winged.

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jaegers, with a handful of Forster's, Common, and Royal Terns generally
moving east to west.  Additionally, at least three Parasitic Jaegers were
seen, all early in the morning.  About 15 Bonaparte's Gulls were present,
showing no clear movement in either direction.

Though no tubenoses were noted during our watch, Taylor Sturm observed a
very close Manx Shearwater from the same vantage at approximately 17:00
heading from east to west.  With strong easterlies projected to continue
until 03:00, even the southwesterly winds forecast for tomorrow morning may
be productive if birds are attempting to exit the New York Bight early in
the AM.

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On Sun, Oct 29, 2017 at 11:44 AM, Angus Wilson 
wrote:

> The onshore winds produced a good East to West flight of sea duck and
> gannets this morning but with modest diversity. Highlights of a 1 hr count
> from East Hampton (Suffolk) were 2 RAZORBILLS (more typical of December)
> and a single Corys Shearwater. Absence of jaegers and terns seems
> noteworthy.
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[nysbirds-l] Connecticut Warbler - Uplands Farm Preserve (Suffolk Co.)

[Brent Bomkamp]

A first fall Connecticut Warbler was present along the east side of the
hedgerow just southeast of the main parking lot this morning at 8:00 AM.
The bird was initially see about 50 meters south of where the trail leaving
the east side of the parking lot reaches the main field.  Despite extensive
searching by several observers it has not been seen since. However, about
45 minutes later some promising call notes were heard at the southern end
of the hedgerow so it is possible that the bird moved south since the first
encounter.

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[nysbirds-l] Connecticut Warbler - Uplands Farm Preserve (Suffolk Co.)

[Brent Bomkamp]

A first fall Connecticut Warbler was present along the east side of the
hedgerow just southeast of the main parking lot this morning at 8:00 AM.
The bird was initially see about 50 meters south of where the trail leaving
the east side of the parking lot reaches the main field.  Despite extensive
searching by several observers it has not been seen since. However, about
45 minutes later some promising call notes were heard at the southern end
of the hedgerow so it is possible that the bird moved south since the first
encounter.

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[nysbirds-l] Yellow-throated Warbler - Bayard Cutting Arboretum (Suffolk Co.)

[Brent Bomkamp]

Singing Yellow-throated Warbler in oak adjacent to "Ye Olde Pump House" on
the road to the Cornell Lab at Bayard Cutting Arboretum.  North of the main
parking lot, walk through Pinetum to the sign for the Cornell Lab.  Present
now.

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[nysbirds-l] Yellow-throated Warbler - Bayard Cutting Arboretum (Suffolk Co.)

[Brent Bomkamp]

Singing Yellow-throated Warbler in oak adjacent to "Ye Olde Pump House" on
the road to the Cornell Lab at Bayard Cutting Arboretum.  North of the main
parking lot, walk through Pinetum to the sign for the Cornell Lab.  Present
now.

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[nysbirds-l] Clark's Grebe and Thayer's Gull cont. (Oswego Co.)

[Brent Bomkamp]

The Clark's Grebe is currently (10:30 AM) in view from the east side of the
marine museum pier.

At the Phoenix lock, the 1st cycle Thayer's Gull continues (as of 10:00 AM).

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[nysbirds-l] Clark's Grebe and Thayer's Gull cont. (Oswego Co.)

[Brent Bomkamp]

The Clark's Grebe is currently (10:30 AM) in view from the east side of the
marine museum pier.

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[nysbirds-l] Great Gray Owl continues - RMSP Massena (St. Lawrence Co.)

[Brent Bomkamp]

After a two hour absence one Great Gray has returned to a field north of
Robinson Bay Road perhaps one mile east of Barnhart Island Rd
intersection.  Currently in view.

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[nysbirds-l] Great Gray Owl continues - RMSP Massena (St. Lawrence Co.)

[Brent Bomkamp]

After a two hour absence one Great Gray has returned to a field north of
Robinson Bay Road perhaps one mile east of Barnhart Island Rd
intersection.  Currently in view.

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[nysbirds-l] Bohemian Waxwing and Evening Grosbeak - Tupper Lake (Franklin Co.)

[Brent Bomkamp]

At the corner of Freeman and McLaughlin Streets in Tupper Lake there were
14 Evening Grosbeaks and several several Pine Siskin earlier this morning.
Additionally, 19 Bohemian Waxwings briefly landed before carrying on.

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[nysbirds-l] Bohemian Waxwing and Evening Grosbeak - Tupper Lake (Franklin Co.)

[Brent Bomkamp]

At the corner of Freeman and McLaughlin Streets in Tupper Lake there were
14 Evening Grosbeaks and several several Pine Siskin earlier this morning.
Additionally, 19 Bohemian Waxwings briefly landed before carrying on.

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: Tupper Lake Ross's Gull (not sure when...)

[Brent Bomkamp]

For any observers in the area/potential chasers, Nick Bonomo reported via
Facebook that the bird was videoed yesterday, January 25th.

Brent Bomkamp
Eatons Neck, NY

On Thu, Jan 26, 2017 at 10:01 AM Richard Guthrie 
wrote:

> Check this out: Ross's Gull - Tupper Lake, NY. Can't be sure if it is even
> from this year, but might take the liberty to assume it is this winter.
> Heads-up up north.
>
> Rich Guthrie
> -- Forwarded message --
> From: *Andy Guthrie* 
> Date: Thu, Jan 26, 2017 at 9:06 AM
> Subject: Tupper Lake Ross's Gull (not sure when...)
> To: richard guthrie 
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> from NA Gulls on Facebook
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> ‎Nick Shorb
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> All, first of all I apologize for the vagueness of this post. A first
> cycle Ross's Gull was photographed and video'd somewhere in Tupper Lake,
> NY. This was a cell phone photo that was forwarded a few times and
> eventually got around to friend John Marshall. Unsure of exact date, but
> perhaps that can be pulled from photo data. Figured it was best to get this
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[nysbirds-l] Northport Winter Bird Census Results

[Brent Bomkamp]

Hi All,

The first ever Northport Winter Bird Census took place today, covering the
area between the Northern Nassau and Smithtown CBC circles on the North
Shore of Long Island.  The count was conducted by 10 intrepid observers
(Ken and Sue Feustel, Tim Dunn, Taylor Sturm, Pete Morris, Norm Klein,
Brent Bomkamp, and John Gluth) who recorded 87 species on the day of the
count, and 92 including count week birds.  Unfortunately, the rescheduling
of the pelagic resulted in us losing several counters, and ultimately
caused gaps in coverage leading to some difficult misses (Yellow-rumped
Warbler, Common Grackle, etc.)  The highlights were:

*Greater White-fronted Goose* - West Hollow Middle School, Melville (TD)
*Cackling Goose* - Carpenter Farm, Greenlawn (TD)
Wood Duck - Betty Allen Nature Park, Centerport (TD)
Eurasian Wigeon - Crab Meadow Beach, Northport (PM and TS)
*Harlequin Duck *- Valley Grove, Eatons Neck (BB)
Red-necked Grebe - Valley Grove, Eatons Neck (BB)
Black-bellied Plover - Target Rock, Lloyd Neck (KF and SF)
American Woodcock - Northport High School (TS)
Northern Saw-whet Owl - Northport (PM and TS)
*Red-headed Woodpecker* - Makamah Preserve, Fort Salonga (JG)
Brown Thrasher - Carpenter Farm, Greenlawn (TD)
*Orange-crowned Warbler *- Crab Meadow Beach, Northport (NK)

Other highlights include 32 Canvasback, three Great Cormorants, 15 Great
Horned Owls, 19 Eastern Screech-owl, 70 Tufted Titmice, and five Rusty
Blackbirds.  We hope to make this count an annual occurrence, so please
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[nysbirds-l] Northport Winter Bird Census Results

[Brent Bomkamp]

Hi All,

The first ever Northport Winter Bird Census took place today, covering the
area between the Northern Nassau and Smithtown CBC circles on the North
Shore of Long Island.  The count was conducted by 10 intrepid observers
(Ken and Sue Feustel, Tim Dunn, Taylor Sturm, Pete Morris, Norm Klein,
Brent Bomkamp, and John Gluth) who recorded 87 species on the day of the
count, and 92 including count week birds.  Unfortunately, the rescheduling
of the pelagic resulted in us losing several counters, and ultimately
caused gaps in coverage leading to some difficult misses (Yellow-rumped
Warbler, Common Grackle, etc.)  The highlights were:

*Greater White-fronted Goose* - West Hollow Middle School, Melville (TD)
*Cackling Goose* - Carpenter Farm, Greenlawn (TD)
Wood Duck - Betty Allen Nature Park, Centerport (TD)
Eurasian Wigeon - Crab Meadow Beach, Northport (PM and TS)
*Harlequin Duck *- Valley Grove, Eatons Neck (BB)
Red-necked Grebe - Valley Grove, Eatons Neck (BB)
Black-bellied Plover - Target Rock, Lloyd Neck (KF and SF)
American Woodcock - Northport High School (TS)
Northern Saw-whet Owl - Northport (PM and TS)
*Red-headed Woodpecker* - Makamah Preserve, Fort Salonga (JG)
Brown Thrasher - Carpenter Farm, Greenlawn (TD)
*Orange-crowned Warbler *- Crab Meadow Beach, Northport (NK)

Other highlights include 32 Canvasback, three Great Cormorants, 15 Great
Horned Owls, 19 Eastern Screech-owl, 70 Tufted Titmice, and five Rusty
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[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose continues - Centerport (Suffolk Co.)

[Brent Bomkamp]

A quick check of Tung Ting Pond in Centerport this morning revealed the
continuing Barnacle Goose this morning.  Once again, this is the pond by
the Chalet Motor Inn, not the Mill Pond across Centershore Road.

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[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose continues - Centerport (Suffolk Co.)

[Brent Bomkamp]

A quick check of Tung Ting Pond in Centerport this morning revealed the
continuing Barnacle Goose this morning.  Once again, this is the pond by
the Chalet Motor Inn, not the Mill Pond across Centershore Road.

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[nysbirds-l] Barnacle and Cackling Geese - Tung Ting Pond, Centerport (Suffolk County)

[Brent Bomkamp]

This morning, both a Barnacle Goose and a Richardson's Cackling Goose were
present on Tung Ting Pond on the corner of 25A and Centershore Road.  This
is the pond that can be viewed from the Chalet Motor Inn, not the mill pond
across the street.  The Barnacle was the same individual as on Elda Lake on
the 11th, as identified by back pattern and a single disheveled looking
primary.  The bird departed with a large flock of geese to the southeast.
In the past, uncommon geese from this location have frequented Northport
High School, which is more or less in the direction they flew.

Also present on the pond was a male Northern Pintail and 28 Canvasback.

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[nysbirds-l] Barnacle and Cackling Geese - Tung Ting Pond, Centerport (Suffolk County)

[Brent Bomkamp]

This morning, both a Barnacle Goose and a Richardson's Cackling Goose were
present on Tung Ting Pond on the corner of 25A and Centershore Road.  This
is the pond that can be viewed from the Chalet Motor Inn, not the mill pond
across the street.  The Barnacle was the same individual as on Elda Lake on
the 11th, as identified by back pattern and a single disheveled looking
primary.  The bird departed with a large flock of geese to the southeast.
In the past, uncommon geese from this location have frequented Northport
High School, which is more or less in the direction they flew.

Also present on the pond was a male Northern Pintail and 28 Canvasback.

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose Now At Robert A. Brady Park

[Brent Bomkamp]

Pink-footed Goose continues in the same location as Ken indicated at 11:10
AM.

Brent Bomkamp
Northport, NY

On Friday, January 8, 2016, Ken  wrote:

> The Pink- footed Goose is currently on the baseball field at the Town of
> Smithtown's Robert A. Brady park. The park is located north of Miller's
> Pond on the west side of Maple Avenue. Entrance on Wildwood Lane.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose Now At Robert A. Brady Park

[Brent Bomkamp]

Pink-footed Goose continues in the same location as Ken indicated at 11:10
AM.

Brent Bomkamp
Northport, NY

On Friday, January 8, 2016, Ken <feus...@optonline.net> wrote:

> The Pink- footed Goose is currently on the baseball field at the Town of
> Smithtown's Robert A. Brady park. The park is located north of Miller's
> Pond on the west side of Maple Avenue. Entrance on Wildwood Lane.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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Re:[nysbirds-l] South Fork and Vicinity (Suffolk Co.) 11/25 - Dovekie+

[Brent Bomkamp]

After receiving some highly informative responses, I believe the Red-tailed
Hawk mentioned above may likely represent a member of the boreal forest
breeding population sometimes known as *abieticola*.  This article from
*Birding* has some excellent images and descriptions of the subspecies,
along with several images that match the Napeague individual relatively
well:
https://northernredtails.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/rth_aabieticiola_north_american_birds_march_2014.pdf

Thanks to Steve Walter and others for providing this information; it's
always interesting to become aware of a subspecies that might be more
regular in our area than we might think.

Brent Bomkamp
Northport, NY

On Wed, Nov 25, 2015 at 5:26 PM, Brent Bomkamp  wrote:

> I spent the day working my way west from Montauk on the what felt like the
> first truly cold day of the season (21 degrees F driving out on the LIE).
> Much of the standing water was frozen even at mid-day.  Montauk Point
> itself was rather quiet, but sea duck numbers are picking up with about
> 3000 total scoters between the point and Camp Hero.
>
> The best bird of the day was a *Dovekie *that flew eastward past the west
> breakwater at Lake Montauk Inlet at 9:00 AM (details here:
> http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S25995495).  No Razorbills
> were seen, making it the lone alcid of the day.  Also present was a 1st
> winter Lesser Black-backed Gull resting on the jetty and a nice
> concentration of 110 Bonaparte's Gulls.
>
> The most intriguing bird, however, was an unusual Red-tailed Hawk along
> Napeague Meadow Road just past the Art Barge.  I was originally struck by
> its darkness, especially the dark throat and rufous coloration on the sides
> of the neck and flanks.  The tail proved to show some slight, thin barring
> and some whitish coloration at the base.  This leads me to consider a
> lighter morph of the "Western" subspecies, but I'm wholly unfamiliar with
> its identification and would appreciate any input on separating the two
> forms and comments on the photos.  Photos and more description are here:
> http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S25995822
>
> Four *Tundra Swans* have returned to Hook Pond, as viewed from the
> four-wheel-drive trail on the western edge of the pond.
>
> A 1st cycle *Black-legged Kittiwake* was present at the end of Peter's
> Pond Lane in Sagaponack loafing and feeding with a flock of Red-throated
> Loons and some Herring Gulls only about 100 yards offshore.  I had never
> seen a kittiwake in this context in our area, so it was pretty exciting.  I
> unfortunately managed only one mediocre photo:
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/bebirder/22681899623/in/dateposted-public/
>
> Finally, an adult *Greater White-fronted Goose* was on Short's Pond with
> the ever-present Canadas.
>
> Happy Thanksgiving,
> Brent Bomkamp
> Northport, NY
>
>
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[nysbirds-l] South Fork and Vicinity (Suffolk Co.) 11/25 - Dovekie+

[Brent Bomkamp]

I spent the day working my way west from Montauk on the what felt like the
first truly cold day of the season (21 degrees F driving out on the LIE).
Much of the standing water was frozen even at mid-day.  Montauk Point
itself was rather quiet, but sea duck numbers are picking up with about
3000 total scoters between the point and Camp Hero.

The best bird of the day was a *Dovekie *that flew eastward past the west
breakwater at Lake Montauk Inlet at 9:00 AM (details here:
http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S25995495).  No Razorbills were
seen, making it the lone alcid of the day.  Also present was a 1st winter
Lesser Black-backed Gull resting on the jetty and a nice concentration of
110 Bonaparte's Gulls.

The most intriguing bird, however, was an unusual Red-tailed Hawk along
Napeague Meadow Road just past the Art Barge.  I was originally struck by
its darkness, especially the dark throat and rufous coloration on the sides
of the neck and flanks.  The tail proved to show some slight, thin barring
and some whitish coloration at the base.  This leads me to consider a
lighter morph of the "Western" subspecies, but I'm wholly unfamiliar with
its identification and would appreciate any input on separating the two
forms and comments on the photos.  Photos and more description are here:
http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S25995822

Four *Tundra Swans* have returned to Hook Pond, as viewed from the
four-wheel-drive trail on the western edge of the pond.

A 1st cycle *Black-legged Kittiwake* was present at the end of Peter's Pond
Lane in Sagaponack loafing and feeding with a flock of Red-throated Loons
and some Herring Gulls only about 100 yards offshore.  I had never seen a
kittiwake in this context in our area, so it was pretty exciting.  I
unfortunately managed only one mediocre photo:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/bebirder/22681899623/in/dateposted-public/

Finally, an adult *Greater White-fronted Goose* was on Short's Pond with
the ever-present Canadas.

Happy Thanksgiving,
Brent Bomkamp
Northport, NY

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Re:[nysbirds-l] South Fork and Vicinity (Suffolk Co.) 11/25 - Dovekie+

[Brent Bomkamp]

After receiving some highly informative responses, I believe the Red-tailed
Hawk mentioned above may likely represent a member of the boreal forest
breeding population sometimes known as *abieticola*.  This article from
*Birding* has some excellent images and descriptions of the subspecies,
along with several images that match the Napeague individual relatively
well:
https://northernredtails.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/rth_aabieticiola_north_american_birds_march_2014.pdf

Thanks to Steve Walter and others for providing this information; it's
always interesting to become aware of a subspecies that might be more
regular in our area than we might think.

Brent Bomkamp
Northport, NY

On Wed, Nov 25, 2015 at 5:26 PM, Brent Bomkamp <bbomk...@gmail.com> wrote:

> I spent the day working my way west from Montauk on the what felt like the
> first truly cold day of the season (21 degrees F driving out on the LIE).
> Much of the standing water was frozen even at mid-day.  Montauk Point
> itself was rather quiet, but sea duck numbers are picking up with about
> 3000 total scoters between the point and Camp Hero.
>
> The best bird of the day was a *Dovekie *that flew eastward past the west
> breakwater at Lake Montauk Inlet at 9:00 AM (details here:
> http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S25995495).  No Razorbills
> were seen, making it the lone alcid of the day.  Also present was a 1st
> winter Lesser Black-backed Gull resting on the jetty and a nice
> concentration of 110 Bonaparte's Gulls.
>
> The most intriguing bird, however, was an unusual Red-tailed Hawk along
> Napeague Meadow Road just past the Art Barge.  I was originally struck by
> its darkness, especially the dark throat and rufous coloration on the sides
> of the neck and flanks.  The tail proved to show some slight, thin barring
> and some whitish coloration at the base.  This leads me to consider a
> lighter morph of the "Western" subspecies, but I'm wholly unfamiliar with
> its identification and would appreciate any input on separating the two
> forms and comments on the photos.  Photos and more description are here:
> http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S25995822
>
> Four *Tundra Swans* have returned to Hook Pond, as viewed from the
> four-wheel-drive trail on the western edge of the pond.
>
> A 1st cycle *Black-legged Kittiwake* was present at the end of Peter's
> Pond Lane in Sagaponack loafing and feeding with a flock of Red-throated
> Loons and some Herring Gulls only about 100 yards offshore.  I had never
> seen a kittiwake in this context in our area, so it was pretty exciting.  I
> unfortunately managed only one mediocre photo:
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/bebirder/22681899623/in/dateposted-public/
>
> Finally, an adult *Greater White-fronted Goose* was on Short's Pond with
> the ever-present Canadas.
>
> Happy Thanksgiving,
> Brent Bomkamp
> Northport, NY
>
>
>

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[nysbirds-l] South Fork and Vicinity (Suffolk Co.) 11/25 - Dovekie+

[Brent Bomkamp]

I spent the day working my way west from Montauk on the what felt like the
first truly cold day of the season (21 degrees F driving out on the LIE).
Much of the standing water was frozen even at mid-day.  Montauk Point
itself was rather quiet, but sea duck numbers are picking up with about
3000 total scoters between the point and Camp Hero.

The best bird of the day was a *Dovekie *that flew eastward past the west
breakwater at Lake Montauk Inlet at 9:00 AM (details here:
http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S25995495).  No Razorbills were
seen, making it the lone alcid of the day.  Also present was a 1st winter
Lesser Black-backed Gull resting on the jetty and a nice concentration of
110 Bonaparte's Gulls.

The most intriguing bird, however, was an unusual Red-tailed Hawk along
Napeague Meadow Road just past the Art Barge.  I was originally struck by
its darkness, especially the dark throat and rufous coloration on the sides
of the neck and flanks.  The tail proved to show some slight, thin barring
and some whitish coloration at the base.  This leads me to consider a
lighter morph of the "Western" subspecies, but I'm wholly unfamiliar with
its identification and would appreciate any input on separating the two
forms and comments on the photos.  Photos and more description are here:
http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S25995822

Four *Tundra Swans* have returned to Hook Pond, as viewed from the
four-wheel-drive trail on the western edge of the pond.

A 1st cycle *Black-legged Kittiwake* was present at the end of Peter's Pond
Lane in Sagaponack loafing and feeding with a flock of Red-throated Loons
and some Herring Gulls only about 100 yards offshore.  I had never seen a
kittiwake in this context in our area, so it was pretty exciting.  I
unfortunately managed only one mediocre photo:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/bebirder/22681899623/in/dateposted-public/

Finally, an adult *Greater White-fronted Goose* was on Short's Pond with
the ever-present Canadas.

Happy Thanksgiving,
Brent Bomkamp
Northport, NY

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[nysbirds-l] "Western" Flycatcher - Yes Sunday.

[Brent Bomkamp]

The bird was just seen by Anthony Collerton, Deb Allen and I on the path
from the boathouse to the point.  This is Central Park.

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[nysbirds-l] "Western" Flycatcher - Yes Sunday.

[Brent Bomkamp]

The bird was just seen by Anthony Collerton, Deb Allen and I on the path
from the boathouse to the point.  This is Central Park.

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[nysbirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler - Sunken Meadow SP (Suffolk Co)

[Brent Bomkamp]

Currently looking at an immature Prothonotary Warbler in the trees lining
the north side of the creek just south of the Field 2 entrance at SMSP.

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[nysbirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler - Sunken Meadow SP (Suffolk Co)

[Brent Bomkamp]

Currently looking at an immature Prothonotary Warbler in the trees lining
the north side of the creek just south of the Field 2 entrance at SMSP.

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[nysbirds-l] Black-bellied Whistling-duck Details and Photos (Nassau Co.)

[Brent Bomkamp]

After receiving the original email from Rob Longiaru (thanks Rob!) I
arrived at Nickerson Beach to find Bob Anderson already there, with Bob
Proniewicz arriving soon afterward.  The birds possessed no bands on their
legs, and as evidenced by their eventual departure, a clear ability to
fly.  All hind toes appeared to be present, though I'm sure that others
with better photographs can substantiate this.  Additionally, they were
extremely wary of people and displayed alert posture whenever anyone
approached within about 100 feet.  As Brendan said, their flight was low,
leaving the possibility that they are still in the area.

Photos, albeit of poor quality, are in this eBird checklist and my flickr
account:
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https://www.flickr.com/photos/bebirder/

Also worth noting in the area was a Tricolored Heron at Captree Island (no
White-faced Ibis)

Good Birding
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[nysbirds-l] Black-bellied Whistling-duck - Departed

[Brent Bomkamp]

Unfortunately the birds just flew off to the west.

Brent Bomkamp
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[nysbirds-l] Black-bellied Whistling-ducks Currently at Nickerson

[Brent Bomkamp]

The ducks are currently present at the pond.  No bands present on
legs.  Watching with Bob Anderson.

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[nysbirds-l] Black-bellied Whistling-duck Details and Photos (Nassau Co.)

[Brent Bomkamp]

After receiving the original email from Rob Longiaru (thanks Rob!) I
arrived at Nickerson Beach to find Bob Anderson already there, with Bob
Proniewicz arriving soon afterward.  The birds possessed no bands on their
legs, and as evidenced by their eventual departure, a clear ability to
fly.  All hind toes appeared to be present, though I'm sure that others
with better photographs can substantiate this.  Additionally, they were
extremely wary of people and displayed alert posture whenever anyone
approached within about 100 feet.  As Brendan said, their flight was low,
leaving the possibility that they are still in the area.

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account:
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https://www.flickr.com/photos/bebirder/

Also worth noting in the area was a Tricolored Heron at Captree Island (no
White-faced Ibis)

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[nysbirds-l] Black-bellied Whistling-ducks Currently at Nickerson

[Brent Bomkamp]

The ducks are currently present at the pond.  No bands present on
legs.  Watching with Bob Anderson.

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[nysbirds-l] East End Birding (Suffolk Co.) 1/2/14

[Brent Bomkamp]

Some highlights from birding the South Fork and vicinity with Stella Miller
today:

*Montauk Point SP*
7 Razorbill

*Montauk Inlet - West Jetty*
2 Iceland Gull
Second winter and adult birds, likely same individuals seen on the Montauk
CBC.
Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bebirder/16178393022/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/bebirder/16177279041/
Great Cormorant (Imm)

*Hook Pond*
Tundra Swans - continuing pair
Bald Eagle - Adult (in flight)
Cackling Goose
Canvasback - Male

*Georgica Beach*
12 Purple Sandpipers

*Peter's Pond Land, Sagaponack*
Rough-legged Hawk
Immature light morph
photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bebirder/15991717248/
White-crowned Sparrow (Imm)
2 Savannah Sparrow

*Shorts Pond*
16 Snow Geese

*Shinnecock Inlet*
Glaucous Gull
Second Winter
Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bebirder/15991794380/

*Doctor's Path, Riverhead (3:00 pm)*
Greater White-fronted Goose
Turkey Vulture
No sign of the Pink-footed Goose

*Calverton (4:15 pm)*
Short-eared Owl
12 Eastern Meadowlarks
32 Savannah Sparrows (Hulse Landing Road)

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[nysbirds-l] East End Birding (Suffolk Co.) 1/2/14

[Brent Bomkamp]

Some highlights from birding the South Fork and vicinity with Stella Miller
today:

*Montauk Point SP*
7 Razorbill

*Montauk Inlet - West Jetty*
2 Iceland Gull
Second winter and adult birds, likely same individuals seen on the Montauk
CBC.
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https://www.flickr.com/photos/bebirder/16177279041/
Great Cormorant (Imm)

*Hook Pond*
Tundra Swans - continuing pair
Bald Eagle - Adult (in flight)
Cackling Goose
Canvasback - Male

*Georgica Beach*
12 Purple Sandpipers

*Peter's Pond Land, Sagaponack*
Rough-legged Hawk
Immature light morph
photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bebirder/15991717248/
White-crowned Sparrow (Imm)
2 Savannah Sparrow

*Shorts Pond*
16 Snow Geese

*Shinnecock Inlet*
Glaucous Gull
Second Winter
Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bebirder/15991794380/

*Doctor's Path, Riverhead (3:00 pm)*
Greater White-fronted Goose
Turkey Vulture
No sign of the Pink-footed Goose

*Calverton (4:15 pm)*
Short-eared Owl
12 Eastern Meadowlarks
32 Savannah Sparrows (Hulse Landing Road)

Brent Bomkamp
Northport, NY

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[nysbirds-l] St. Charles Cemetery and Area - 12/22 and 23 (Suffolk County)

[Brent Bomkamp]

This afternoon at 2 pm, as Sean Sime reported earlier, the *Barnacle Goose*
continued along Wellwood Ave. at St. Charles Cemetery until it was chased
away by the cemetery groundskeepers.  The flock appeared to land at the
Colonial Springs Country Club, which is private.  Additionally, there were
now* four Greater White-fronted Geese*, all adults, present in a goose
flock viewed from the Pinelawn LIRR Station in Pinelawn Memorial Park.

The *Eurasian Wigeon* originally seen in late November continues on the
Mill Pond in Centerport as well, along with 20 Canvasback.

Yesterday, an *Orange-crowned Warbler* was at the capped Huntington
landfill off of Town Line Road in East Northport, as viewed from the
pipeline right-of-way that runs along the back side of the landfill.  It
was a somewhat brighter individual than I am used to seeing, with little
difference between the color of the body and the head.  Also worth noting
in the area were three Marsh Wrens at the Makamah Preserve and a pair of
Redhead at Fresh Pond, both in Fort Salonga.

Brent Bomkamp
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[nysbirds-l] St. Charles Cemetery and Area - 12/22 and 23 (Suffolk County)

[Brent Bomkamp]

This afternoon at 2 pm, as Sean Sime reported earlier, the *Barnacle Goose*
continued along Wellwood Ave. at St. Charles Cemetery until it was chased
away by the cemetery groundskeepers.  The flock appeared to land at the
Colonial Springs Country Club, which is private.  Additionally, there were
now* four Greater White-fronted Geese*, all adults, present in a goose
flock viewed from the Pinelawn LIRR Station in Pinelawn Memorial Park.

The *Eurasian Wigeon* originally seen in late November continues on the
Mill Pond in Centerport as well, along with 20 Canvasback.

Yesterday, an *Orange-crowned Warbler* was at the capped Huntington
landfill off of Town Line Road in East Northport, as viewed from the
pipeline right-of-way that runs along the back side of the landfill.  It
was a somewhat brighter individual than I am used to seeing, with little
difference between the color of the body and the head.  Also worth noting
in the area were three Marsh Wrens at the Makamah Preserve and a pair of
Redhead at Fresh Pond, both in Fort Salonga.

Brent Bomkamp
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[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon - Centerport Mill Pond (Suffolk Co.)

[Brent Bomkamp]

This afternoon, a male *Eurasian Wigeon* was near the outflow for Tung Ting
Pond on the Centerport Mill Pond in Centerport.  This bird appeared to have
somewhat more green behind the eye than I have typically seen.  Also
present were 17 Canvasbacks on Tung Ting Pond, my first of the season, and
a female Redhead.

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[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon - Centerport Mill Pond (Suffolk Co.)

[Brent Bomkamp]

This afternoon, a male *Eurasian Wigeon* was near the outflow for Tung Ting
Pond on the Centerport Mill Pond in Centerport.  This bird appeared to have
somewhat more green behind the eye than I have typically seen.  Also
present were 17 Canvasbacks on Tung Ting Pond, my first of the season, and
a female Redhead.

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[nysbirds-l] Willow Ptarmigan Continues - 4/26

[Brent Bomkamp]

The Willow Ptarmigan is still being see as of 4:30 at the same location
last reported by Ari Gilbert a few hours ago.

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[nysbirds-l] Willow Ptarmigan Continues - 4/26

[Brent Bomkamp]

The Willow Ptarmigan is still being see as of 4:30 at the same location
last reported by Ari Gilbert a few hours ago.

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[nysbirds-l] King Eider - Long Beach (Suffolk Co.)

[Brent Bomkamp]

Sharon and Marc Brody and I are currently looking at a first year male King
Eider from the pavilion at Long Beach in Smithtown.  The bird is moving
right with a group of White-winged Scoters.

Brent Bomkamp
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[nysbirds-l] King Eider - Long Beach (Suffolk Co.)

[Brent Bomkamp]

Sharon and Marc Brody and I are currently looking at a first year male King
Eider from the pavilion at Long Beach in Smithtown.  The bird is moving
right with a group of White-winged Scoters.

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[nysbirds-l] Cackling Goose and Eurasian Wigeon - Centerport (Suffolk Co.)

[Brent Bomkamp]

The *Cackling Goose* reported yesterday by Gary Strauss continued this
morning on the Centerport Mill Pond as viewed from the DEC property on
Centershore Road.  Note that the bird was previously seen on Tung Ting
Pond, the adjacent pond that can be viewed from the Chalet Motor Inn
parking lot.  This was an especially small individual with a very "frosty"
appearance.  There was no hint of a neck ring even when the bird was in
alert posture.  A photo can be found here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bebirder/11908311934/

On the far side of the pond was the continuing male *Eurasian Wigeon *first
found by Derek Rodgers in December, now in full breeding plumage.  Also
present were *52 Canvasback,* two Redheads, and an immature Double-crested
Cormorant.

Good Birding,
Brent Bomkamp
Northport, NY

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[nysbirds-l] Cackling Goose and Eurasian Wigeon - Centerport (Suffolk Co.)

[Brent Bomkamp]

The *Cackling Goose* reported yesterday by Gary Strauss continued this
morning on the Centerport Mill Pond as viewed from the DEC property on
Centershore Road.  Note that the bird was previously seen on Tung Ting
Pond, the adjacent pond that can be viewed from the Chalet Motor Inn
parking lot.  This was an especially small individual with a very frosty
appearance.  There was no hint of a neck ring even when the bird was in
alert posture.  A photo can be found here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bebirder/11908311934/

On the far side of the pond was the continuing male *Eurasian Wigeon *first
found by Derek Rodgers in December, now in full breeding plumage.  Also
present were *52 Canvasback,* two Redheads, and an immature Double-crested
Cormorant.

Good Birding,
Brent Bomkamp
Northport, NY

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[nysbirds-l] Dune Road and Shinnecock Inlet (Suffolk Co.) - 1/5/14

[Brent Bomkamp]

There were some excellent birds in the vicinity of Shinnecock Inlet and
Dune Road this morning.  Along with the aforementioned King Eiders, a
second winter *Iceland Gull* and an adult Great Cormorant were on the
western jetty at the inlet.  At the parking lot at the base of the
Ponquogue Bridge there were the four previously reported American Pipits.
 No sign of the Lapland Longspur.

At Tiana Beach, I had close but brief looks at a bright *Ammodramus* sparrow
in the dirt parking lot on the north side of the road.  I prematurely ID'ed
the bird as a Le Conte's, but after about an hour  of waiting the bird
returned to the open and was actually a bright *Grasshopper Sparrow*.  It
was feeding in the open with a mixed flock of Song and Savannah Sparrows in
the sandy lot.  Also in the vicinity were about six or seven *Nelson's
Sparrows *and two or three *Saltmarsh Sparrows, *all remarkably
cooperative.  These individuals were all on the north side of the road in
the short reeds directly across from the parking lot, not in the
surrounding marsh.

Further down the road, Aaron Virgon pointed out an incredibly
cooperative *Seaside
Sparrow* in a bush immediately alongside the pavement along the ditch that
parallels Dune Road west of Tiana, making four *Ammodramus *species on the
day.  The bird subsequently flew to the south side of the road into a patch
of phragmites.  Despite the disappointment, still a good day.

Good Birding,
Brent Bomkamp
Northport, NY

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[nysbirds-l] No Le Conte's Sparrow - Tiana Beach

[Brent Bomkamp]

In case you heard that I had a Le Conte's Sparrow at Tiana Beach, the bird
I initially thought was a Le Conte's Sparrow came into the open and is
actually a Grasshopper Sparrow.  There are also several Nelson's and
Saltmarsh Sparrow on the south side of the road.  I sincerely apologize for
any confusion.

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[nysbirds-l] King Eiders - Shinnecock Inlet (Suffolk Co.)

[Brent Bomkamp]

There are currently four King Eiders (2 imm. Males and 2 females) at the
inlet on the west side of the jetty.

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[nysbirds-l] King Eiders - Shinnecock Inlet (Suffolk Co.)

[Brent Bomkamp]

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inlet on the west side of the jetty.

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[nysbirds-l] No Le Conte's Sparrow - Tiana Beach

[Brent Bomkamp]

In case you heard that I had a Le Conte's Sparrow at Tiana Beach, the bird
I initially thought was a Le Conte's Sparrow came into the open and is
actually a Grasshopper Sparrow.  There are also several Nelson's and
Saltmarsh Sparrow on the south side of the road.  I sincerely apologize for
any confusion.

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[nysbirds-l] Dune Road and Shinnecock Inlet (Suffolk Co.) - 1/5/14

[Brent Bomkamp]

There were some excellent birds in the vicinity of Shinnecock Inlet and
Dune Road this morning.  Along with the aforementioned King Eiders, a
second winter *Iceland Gull* and an adult Great Cormorant were on the
western jetty at the inlet.  At the parking lot at the base of the
Ponquogue Bridge there were the four previously reported American Pipits.
 No sign of the Lapland Longspur.

At Tiana Beach, I had close but brief looks at a bright *Ammodramus* sparrow
in the dirt parking lot on the north side of the road.  I prematurely ID'ed
the bird as a Le Conte's, but after about an hour  of waiting the bird
returned to the open and was actually a bright *Grasshopper Sparrow*.  It
was feeding in the open with a mixed flock of Song and Savannah Sparrows in
the sandy lot.  Also in the vicinity were about six or seven *Nelson's
Sparrows *and two or three *Saltmarsh Sparrows, *all remarkably
cooperative.  These individuals were all on the north side of the road in
the short reeds directly across from the parking lot, not in the
surrounding marsh.

Further down the road, Aaron Virgon pointed out an incredibly
cooperative *Seaside
Sparrow* in a bush immediately alongside the pavement along the ditch that
parallels Dune Road west of Tiana, making four *Ammodramus *species on the
day.  The bird subsequently flew to the south side of the road into a patch
of phragmites.  Despite the disappointment, still a good day.

Good Birding,
Brent Bomkamp
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[nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon - Yes (Gilgo Beach)

[Brent Bomkamp]

The Gyrfalcon was just seen by Sam Janazzo and I from the Gilgo Beach
parking lot (1:30 pm). Unfortunately, we took our eyes off the Osprey
platform it was sitting on and the bird was no longer there.  It is worth
noting that two Peregrines were present on nearby platforms.  Also present
was an American Bittern in flight over the marsh.

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Brent Bomkamp
Northport, NY

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[nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon - Yes (Gilgo Beach)

[Brent Bomkamp]

The Gyrfalcon was just seen by Sam Janazzo and I from the Gilgo Beach
parking lot (1:30 pm). Unfortunately, we took our eyes off the Osprey
platform it was sitting on and the bird was no longer there.  It is worth
noting that two Peregrines were present on nearby platforms.  Also present
was an American Bittern in flight over the marsh.

Good Birding in the New Year,
Brent Bomkamp
Northport, NY

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[nysbirds-l] North Shore Birds (Nassau/Suffolk Co.) 12/20

[Brent Bomkamp]

I spent the day birding various locations in advance of the Northern Nassau
CBC tomorrow.  Highlights are below:

Centerport Mill Pond
*1 Eurasian Wigeon* - Adult male in same location as described by Derek
Rogers earlier this week
44 Canvasback
1 Redhead (female)

St. John's Pond, Cold Spring Harbor

*1 Eurasian Wigeon*
11 Canvasback
2 American Coot
28 Rusty Blackbirds
3 Killdeer (flyovers, relocated to the marsh just across 25a later in the
day.)

Mill Pond, Oyster Bay
2 Snow Geese
3 Northern Shoveler
1 Redhead
*1 Ruby-crowned Kinglet*

Cold Spring Harbor Village Pond (Shore Road)
*1 Eastern Phoebe* - Flycatching off pond surface in the trees overhanging
the north side of the pond.

Brent Bomkamp
Northport, NY

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[nysbirds-l] North Shore Birds (Nassau/Suffolk Co.) 12/20

[Brent Bomkamp]

I spent the day birding various locations in advance of the Northern Nassau
CBC tomorrow.  Highlights are below:

Centerport Mill Pond
*1 Eurasian Wigeon* - Adult male in same location as described by Derek
Rogers earlier this week
44 Canvasback
1 Redhead (female)

St. John's Pond, Cold Spring Harbor

*1 Eurasian Wigeon*
11 Canvasback
2 American Coot
28 Rusty Blackbirds
3 Killdeer (flyovers, relocated to the marsh just across 25a later in the
day.)

Mill Pond, Oyster Bay
2 Snow Geese
3 Northern Shoveler
1 Redhead
*1 Ruby-crowned Kinglet*

Cold Spring Harbor Village Pond (Shore Road)
*1 Eastern Phoebe* - Flycatching off pond surface in the trees overhanging
the north side of the pond.

Brent Bomkamp
Northport, NY

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[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon - St. John's Pond (Nassau Co.)

[Brent Bomkamp]

The molting male Eurasian Wigeon found by Derek Rogers continues at St.
John's Pond in Cold Spring Harbor.  Also present on the pond were three
Redheads; hopefully both species stick around for the Northern Nassau CBC
on Saturday.

Also worth mentioning in the area were 44 Canvasbacks on the Centerport
Mill Pond and 11 male Wood Ducks at the Betty Allen Preserve.

Brent Bomkamp
Northport, NY

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[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon - St. John's Pond (Nassau Co.)

[Brent Bomkamp]

The molting male Eurasian Wigeon found by Derek Rogers continues at St.
John's Pond in Cold Spring Harbor.  Also present on the pond were three
Redheads; hopefully both species stick around for the Northern Nassau CBC
on Saturday.

Also worth mentioning in the area were 44 Canvasbacks on the Centerport
Mill Pond and 11 male Wood Ducks at the Betty Allen Preserve.

Brent Bomkamp
Northport, NY

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Re:[nysbirds-l] Pacific Loon - Hobart Beach, Eaton's Neck (Suffolk Co.)

[Brent Bomkamp]

No sign of the bird at other locations, but as a small consolation there
was an adult Red-necked Grebe off of Valley Grove on Eaton's Neck.
Coordinates are 40° 56.152', -73° 24.185'

Brent Bomkamp
Northport, NY


On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 9:06 AM, Brent Bomkamp  wrote:

> At 8:30 I located an adult Pacific Loon at Hobart Beach on Eaton's Neck.
> I initially found it on Huntington Bay, which is the body of water on the
> west side of the peninsula.  It was a few hundred feet offshore, north of
> the red lifeguard building.  Coordinates for Hobart are 40° 55.669', -73°
> 24.176'
>
> Unfortunately, the bird flew off after a few minutes of observation in the
> direction of Connecticut.  It did not land before it disappeared due to
> heat distortion, but I am going to check some locations to the north to see
> if I can relocate it.  If others plan on searching, it appeared to be an
> adult and had diffuse but noticeable "chin-strap."
>
> Good Birding,
> Brent Bomkamp
> Northport, NY
>

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