[nysbirds-l] New Hampshire Suggestions: Please contact me off list

[Brien Hindman]

Hi all,

I apologize for filling your inbox with a personal request, but I thought
it would be silly of me not to employ the sharp minds that constitute the
NYSBirds list.  I've received dead on suggestions in the past.  The short
of it is, I am leaving in a few hours to visit my aunt who is celebrating
her 35th wedding anniversary near North Conway, NH.  My schedule suddenly
opened up a bit, and I'd like to sneak some birding in.  I'm not holding my
breath, but I did read a report on NHBD of a few pine grosbeaks spotted in
Hanover at the beginning of this month.  My targets are the pine and
evening grosbeak, and of course anything else that presents itself along
the way.  I would very much appreciate any suggestions that would aid my
research tonight in my motel room as to where to go tomorrow.  Thanks all,
especially due to the short notice.

Good Birding,

Brien Hindman

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[nysbirds-l] New Hampshire Suggestions: Please contact me off list

[Brien Hindman]

Hi all,

I apologize for filling your inbox with a personal request, but I thought
it would be silly of me not to employ the sharp minds that constitute the
NYSBirds list.  I've received dead on suggestions in the past.  The short
of it is, I am leaving in a few hours to visit my aunt who is celebrating
her 35th wedding anniversary near North Conway, NH.  My schedule suddenly
opened up a bit, and I'd like to sneak some birding in.  I'm not holding my
breath, but I did read a report on NHBD of a few pine grosbeaks spotted in
Hanover at the beginning of this month.  My targets are the pine and
evening grosbeak, and of course anything else that presents itself along
the way.  I would very much appreciate any suggestions that would aid my
research tonight in my motel room as to where to go tomorrow.  Thanks all,
especially due to the short notice.

Good Birding,

Brien Hindman

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[nysbirds-l] Maine recommendations (please reply offlist)

[Brien Hindman]

Hi,

My 16 year old brother is coming up from Texas for a visit.  I thought I'd
take him to Maine this next weekend.  We'll be visiting a family friend for
a day in Damariscotta (just south of Camden), and then head over Bar
Harbor/Acadia for some hiking/whale watching/touristy type activities.  I
was hoping to get some birding in.  I may just stay in Bar Harbor for the
shortest time possible, since I know it will be very crowded.

I've read through some great sites addressing boreal specialties and the
Maine birding trail.  Not surprisingly, I'll be looking for Bicknell's
Thrush.  Bay breasted would also be nice.  I've read about Baxster State
Park, but I am curious if there are other sites a little further south where
I might get the two species.   I'm not going to hold my breath for a three
toed woodpecker.

Any other birding musts would also be welcome.  You guys were really helpful
when I was planning my Costa Rica trip, so I thought I would take advantage
of the wealth of knowledge on this list again.  Many thanks.

Brien


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[nysbirds-l] Maine recommendations (please reply offlist)

[Brien Hindman]

Hi,

My 16 year old brother is coming up from Texas for a visit.  I thought I'd
take him to Maine this next weekend.  We'll be visiting a family friend for
a day in Damariscotta (just south of Camden), and then head over Bar
Harbor/Acadia for some hiking/whale watching/touristy type activities.  I
was hoping to get some birding in.  I may just stay in Bar Harbor for the
shortest time possible, since I know it will be very crowded.

I've read through some great sites addressing boreal specialties and the
Maine birding trail.  Not surprisingly, I'll be looking for Bicknell's
Thrush.  Bay breasted would also be nice.  I've read about Baxster State
Park, but I am curious if there are other sites a little further south where
I might get the two species.   I'm not going to hold my breath for a three
toed woodpecker.

Any other birding musts would also be welcome.  You guys were really helpful
when I was planning my Costa Rica trip, so I thought I would take advantage
of the wealth of knowledge on this list again.  Many thanks.

Brien


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If all mankind were to disappear, the world would regenerate back to the
rich state of equilibrium that existed ten thousand years ago. If insects
were to vanish, the environment would collapse into chaos. 
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[nysbirds-l] Rockefeller SP kentucky warbler yes

[Brien Hindman]

First, I want to say thank you to Karen for alerting me to the
Kentucky Warbler.  I had been walking back and forth on the ash loop
trail long enough to practically be on a first name basis with all the
other birds seen.

The KW seen was the individual with the odd 2 part song.  There is a
deer trail off of the ash loop trail in "B" area of Arie's very
helpful map.  If you are coming from the intersection with the
overlook trail, it will be on the right hand side after the ash loop
trail begins to straighten out.  The deer trail with come to small
clearing.  Long pants are recommended.   There is a small, bare tree
thea the KW prefers to sing from.  He will also perch in a tree behind
the small bare tree.  I've included a link to a less than stellar
photo of the tree that I snapped with my phone after he flew off to
make his rounds.  He came back three times while I was there.  The
link:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/bri3n/5824876898/in/photostream/

Also of interest was a pair of calling great horned owls.

Birds sighted in no particular order:

great blue heron
hairy woodpecker
red bellied woodpecker
pileated woodpecker
rose breasted grosbeak
n. cardinal
am. robin
catbird
indigo bunting
blue jay
am. crow
yellow warbler
blue winged warbler
american redstart
kentucky warbler
e. towhee
r.w. blackbird




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[nysbirds-l] Rockefeller SP kentucky warbler yes

[Brien Hindman]

First, I want to say thank you to Karen for alerting me to the
Kentucky Warbler.  I had been walking back and forth on the ash loop
trail long enough to practically be on a first name basis with all the
other birds seen.

The KW seen was the individual with the odd 2 part song.  There is a
deer trail off of the ash loop trail in B area of Arie's very
helpful map.  If you are coming from the intersection with the
overlook trail, it will be on the right hand side after the ash loop
trail begins to straighten out.  The deer trail with come to small
clearing.  Long pants are recommended.   There is a small, bare tree
thea the KW prefers to sing from.  He will also perch in a tree behind
the small bare tree.  I've included a link to a less than stellar
photo of the tree that I snapped with my phone after he flew off to
make his rounds.  He came back three times while I was there.  The
link:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/bri3n/5824876898/in/photostream/

Also of interest was a pair of calling great horned owls.

Birds sighted in no particular order:

great blue heron
hairy woodpecker
red bellied woodpecker
pileated woodpecker
rose breasted grosbeak
n. cardinal
am. robin
catbird
indigo bunting
blue jay
am. crow
yellow warbler
blue winged warbler
american redstart
kentucky warbler
e. towhee
r.w. blackbird




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Re: Re: [nysbirds-l] hummer at feeder

[Brien Hindman]

I concur.  Rick's email made me quite angry.  I apologize for filling
everyone's inbox with a non-bird related email, but I thought it was
important to support John and the birding community by stating I
agree.



On Sat, Jun 11, 2011 at 11:30 AM, John Askildsen  wrote:
> this is an open letter to the nysbirds-l listowner, chris hymes,
>
> i too find mr kedenburg's response to andrew block to be rather caustic,
> harmful  and completely inappropriate in tone and tenor for this list. i
> don't care what the circumstances are behind the note. if it is not of
> interest, one simply needs to depress the 'delete key' and move on, keeping
> one's personal problems and personality off-list, thank you.i also do not
> like anyone speaking on my behalf. i will decide what i want to read about
> and what not. i do not need anyone from "long island's north fork or
> vermont" deciding for me. nor do i care where their real estate  holdings
> are. those sorts of comments in the way it was presented is pure snobbery
> and in keeping with the rest of the letter-bad taste.
>
> chris, as listowner, i ask you to firmly and clearly spell out for mssr
> kedenburg of "long islan'ds north fork and vermont", the list rules
> concerning allowable content-yes, we are allowed to write about
> ruby-throated hummingbirds, other common birds, breeding or not, common or
> rare, in NYS.
>
> .in fact, i think he should be removed from the list completely for being so
> obnoxious. there's simply no viable excuse for his conduct. i really have
> zero tolerance for his behavior and i would bet most of the 700 plus members
> of this list do either.
>
> you may now depress the delete key.
>
> JPA
>
> John Askildsen
> Millbrook, New York
>
> On 06/11/11, Rick & Linda Kedenburg wrote:
> We don't find this interesting or unusual. Linda & I have feeders here on
> the North Fork of LI and get breeding RT Hummingbirds every year that nest
> nearby. We also get them at our feeders in Vermont.
> If you have seen a rarity I would be interested in seeing it in my INBOX.
> There are many breeding RT Hummingbirds throughout the State of NY and New
> England.
> Thank you Andrew but let's maintain a brevity by limiting our reporting to
> facts that are interesting to us all.
> Regards, Rick
> On Jun 10, 2011, at 7:10 PM, Andrew Block wrote:
> For the second time in three days I had a female Ruby-throated Hummingbird
> join the male Baltimore Oriole and catbirds at the feeders.  I was very
> surprised since they don't breed around where I live and they should've been
> through by now.  I guess it's just a late migrant north.  Pretty neat.
>
> Andrew
>
> Andrew v. F. Block
> Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
> 37 Tanglewylde Avenue
> Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131
> Phone: 914-337-1229; Fax: 914-771-8036
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Re: Re: [nysbirds-l] hummer at feeder

[Brien Hindman]

I concur.  Rick's email made me quite angry.  I apologize for filling
everyone's inbox with a non-bird related email, but I thought it was
important to support John and the birding community by stating I
agree.



On Sat, Jun 11, 2011 at 11:30 AM, John Askildsen askild...@verizon.net wrote:
 this is an open letter to the nysbirds-l listowner, chris hymes,

 i too find mr kedenburg's response to andrew block to be rather caustic,
 harmful  and completely inappropriate in tone and tenor for this list. i
 don't care what the circumstances are behind the note. if it is not of
 interest, one simply needs to depress the 'delete key' and move on, keeping
 one's personal problems and personality off-list, thank you.i also do not
 like anyone speaking on my behalf. i will decide what i want to read about
 and what not. i do not need anyone from long island's north fork or
 vermont deciding for me. nor do i care where their real estate  holdings
 are. those sorts of comments in the way it was presented is pure snobbery
 and in keeping with the rest of the letter-bad taste.

 chris, as listowner, i ask you to firmly and clearly spell out for mssr
 kedenburg of long islan'ds north fork and vermont, the list rules
 concerning allowable content-yes, we are allowed to write about
 ruby-throated hummingbirds, other common birds, breeding or not, common or
 rare, in NYS.

 .in fact, i think he should be removed from the list completely for being so
 obnoxious. there's simply no viable excuse for his conduct. i really have
 zero tolerance for his behavior and i would bet most of the 700 plus members
 of this list do either.

 you may now depress the delete key.

 JPA

 John Askildsen
 Millbrook, New York

 On 06/11/11, Rick  Linda Kedenburgkedenb...@optonline.net wrote:
 We don't find this interesting or unusual. Linda  I have feeders here on
 the North Fork of LI and get breeding RT Hummingbirds every year that nest
 nearby. We also get them at our feeders in Vermont.
 If you have seen a rarity I would be interested in seeing it in my INBOX.
 There are many breeding RT Hummingbirds throughout the State of NY and New
 England.
 Thank you Andrew but let's maintain a brevity by limiting our reporting to
 facts that are interesting to us all.
 Regards, Rick
 On Jun 10, 2011, at 7:10 PM, Andrew Block wrote:
 For the second time in three days I had a female Ruby-throated Hummingbird
 join the male Baltimore Oriole and catbirds at the feeders.  I was very
 surprised since they don't breed around where I live and they should've been
 through by now.  I guess it's just a late migrant north.  Pretty neat.

 Andrew

 Andrew v. F. Block
 Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
 37 Tanglewylde Avenue
 Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131
 Phone: 914-337-1229; Fax: 914-771-8036

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[nysbirds-l] late weekend report (ward pound ridge/central park/doodletown)

[Brien Hindman]

Apologies for the tardiness of the following report.  This weekend was
a busy one, and I could only notch out time for birding here and
there.  The weekend started out at Ward Pound Ridge.  Ever since I
first visited it in the fall, I wanted to bird it.  My chosen target
species were worm eating warbler and louisana waterthrush.  I came up
empty handed with both, but still had a very nice time.  It's a
beautiful park.  Many suggested I focus my attention at Michigan Rd.
and near the picnic area, which I did.  The trailheads were easily the
most active areas.  I then managed to squeeze in some time in the city
late afternoon to dusk.  All time was spent at the ramble and around
Belvedere Lake.

I had planned on visiting Doodetown at Bear Mountain based on Mr.
Block's suggestion.  I was unfortunately rained out Sunday morning,
but was able to visit the area for a short period of time late
afternoon while my wife shopped at Mohegan Lake.  At first, I thought
it would be a waste of time arriving so late in the day.  It was dead.
  As if someone flipped a switch, Doodletown became a hotbed of
activity.  I was greeted by a female Hooded Warbler.  Not bad for
first bird for that outing.  I immediately got another hooded right
after that, followed by a few indigo buntings and a blue winged
warbler.  I wished that I had had someone with me, because there were
too many birds to keep track of.  My outing was cut short by a text
from my wife, who wasn't feeling well due to a cold, so I turned
around 30 minutes after arriving.  Returning to my car on the way back
down the hill just before the site of the last house to be torn down
(don't remember the name), I was treated to an appearance of a worm
eating warbler, one of my target species.  I love it when that
happens.  Moral of the story:  It pays to be a good husband. :-P

Thank you all for generously sharing your information with me.

ward pound ridge (Saturday, 5-14, 8 am -10 am):

turkey (heard, not seen)
tree swallow
red bellied woodpecker
northern flicker
blue gray gnatcatcher
black capped chickadee
eastern kingbird
eastern phoebe
american goldfinch
rose breasted grosbeak
n.cardinal
baltimore oriole
red winged blackbird
common grackle
blue jay
eastern bluebird
am. crow

canada warbler
blackpoll warbler
black and white warbler
yellow rumped warbler
yellow warbler
prairie warbler


ramble, central park  ( Saturday, 5-15, 5pm -7pm)

great egret
chimney swift
t. titmouse
ruby crowned kinglet
swainson's  thrush
robin
blue jay
crow
cardinal
am. crow

wilson's warber (1 adult, 1 1st year)
cape may warbler (female)
yellow rumped warbler
magnolia warbler
am. redstart
canada warbler
ovenbird
black throated blue
c. yellowthroat


doodletown (Sunday, 5-16,  4:50pm - 5:45 pm)

blue jay
cardinal
eastern towhee
indigo bunting
warbling vireo
blue gray gnatcatcher
t. titmouse
veery
scarlet tanager
baltimore oriole
eastern wood-peewee

hooded warbler (1 male, 1 female, 1 first year)
am. redstart
blue winged warbler
worm eating warbler

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[nysbirds-l] late weekend report (ward pound ridge/central park/doodletown)

[Brien Hindman]

Apologies for the tardiness of the following report.  This weekend was
a busy one, and I could only notch out time for birding here and
there.  The weekend started out at Ward Pound Ridge.  Ever since I
first visited it in the fall, I wanted to bird it.  My chosen target
species were worm eating warbler and louisana waterthrush.  I came up
empty handed with both, but still had a very nice time.  It's a
beautiful park.  Many suggested I focus my attention at Michigan Rd.
and near the picnic area, which I did.  The trailheads were easily the
most active areas.  I then managed to squeeze in some time in the city
late afternoon to dusk.  All time was spent at the ramble and around
Belvedere Lake.

I had planned on visiting Doodetown at Bear Mountain based on Mr.
Block's suggestion.  I was unfortunately rained out Sunday morning,
but was able to visit the area for a short period of time late
afternoon while my wife shopped at Mohegan Lake.  At first, I thought
it would be a waste of time arriving so late in the day.  It was dead.
  As if someone flipped a switch, Doodletown became a hotbed of
activity.  I was greeted by a female Hooded Warbler.  Not bad for
first bird for that outing.  I immediately got another hooded right
after that, followed by a few indigo buntings and a blue winged
warbler.  I wished that I had had someone with me, because there were
too many birds to keep track of.  My outing was cut short by a text
from my wife, who wasn't feeling well due to a cold, so I turned
around 30 minutes after arriving.  Returning to my car on the way back
down the hill just before the site of the last house to be torn down
(don't remember the name), I was treated to an appearance of a worm
eating warbler, one of my target species.  I love it when that
happens.  Moral of the story:  It pays to be a good husband. :-P

Thank you all for generously sharing your information with me.

ward pound ridge (Saturday, 5-14, 8 am -10 am):

turkey (heard, not seen)
tree swallow
red bellied woodpecker
northern flicker
blue gray gnatcatcher
black capped chickadee
eastern kingbird
eastern phoebe
american goldfinch
rose breasted grosbeak
n.cardinal
baltimore oriole
red winged blackbird
common grackle
blue jay
eastern bluebird
am. crow

canada warbler
blackpoll warbler
black and white warbler
yellow rumped warbler
yellow warbler
prairie warbler


ramble, central park  ( Saturday, 5-15, 5pm -7pm)

great egret
chimney swift
t. titmouse
ruby crowned kinglet
swainson's  thrush
robin
blue jay
crow
cardinal
am. crow

wilson's warber (1 adult, 1 1st year)
cape may warbler (female)
yellow rumped warbler
magnolia warbler
am. redstart
canada warbler
ovenbird
black throated blue
c. yellowthroat


doodletown (Sunday, 5-16,  4:50pm - 5:45 pm)

blue jay
cardinal
eastern towhee
indigo bunting
warbling vireo
blue gray gnatcatcher
t. titmouse
veery
scarlet tanager
baltimore oriole
eastern wood-peewee

hooded warbler (1 male, 1 female, 1 first year)
am. redstart
blue winged warbler
worm eating warbler

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[nysbirds-l] Ward Pound Ridge suggestions?

[Brien Hindman]

Hi,

I'm planning on birding Ward Pound Ridge for the first time this
weekend.  If anyone has any suggestions or helpful hints, specifically
for worm eating warbler or louisiana waterthrush, I'd be appreciative
if I was contacted off list.  I noticed on their checklist that both
are common within the park into the summer, but I don't know how old
the data is.  I have yet to see the two species this spring.

Again, please contact me off list.  I would very much appreciate it.



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[nysbirds-l] Ward Pound Ridge suggestions?

[Brien Hindman]

Hi,

I'm planning on birding Ward Pound Ridge for the first time this
weekend.  If anyone has any suggestions or helpful hints, specifically
for worm eating warbler or louisiana waterthrush, I'd be appreciative
if I was contacted off list.  I noticed on their checklist that both
are common within the park into the summer, but I don't know how old
the data is.  I have yet to see the two species this spring.

Again, please contact me off list.  I would very much appreciate it.



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Re: [nysbirds-l] It's urgent, please respond

[Brien Hindman]

John (if you can read this):

And notify google that your password has been hacked.  You should also
double check  with gmail search to make sure no personal info was in any of
the emails such as credit card numbers or logins and passwords.  They will
certainly be looking for them.  A friend from Japan was very careless about
her password being the same as her bank acct. password, etc.  It took a
couple of weeks to get her finances back in order.

Good luck.

On Fri, Feb 18, 2011 at 2:50 PM, Ardith Bondi  wrote:

> This is totally a scam - just delete it!
>
> Ardith Bondi
>
>
> On 2/18/11 2:40 PM, richjack...@aol.com wrote:
>
>> This probably is a scam. It happened to a friend of mine last year but
>> luckily no one fell for it.
>> The best thing to do is try phoning John to see if he is at home.
>>
>> Richard ZainEldeen
>> Brooklyn, NY
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: John Gavrity
>> To: NYSBIRDS-L
>> Sent: Fri, Feb 18, 2011 1:44 pm
>> Subject: [nysbirds-l] It's urgent, please respond
>>
>> It�s me,  I really don't mean to inconvenience you right now, I made a
>> little trip to Netherlands and I misplaced my luggage that contains my
>> passport and credit cards, I know this may sound odd, but it all
>> happened very fast. I need to get a new passport and a ticket, but I'm
>> short of funds to pay for my ticket, and other miscellaneous expense.
>> Please, can you lend me some funds to get a ticket? I'll be willing to
>> pay back as soon as I get home.
>>
>> Please respond as soon as you get this message, so I can forward you my
>> details to send the funds to me, OR you can drop a message via the
>> hotel's desk phone if you can. The numbers are, 
>> <01131%202%200622%208607>01131
>> 2 0622 8607.
>>
>> I await your response
>> John Gavrity
>>
>>
>>
>>
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>>
>>
>>
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>>
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>
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Re: [nysbirds-l] It's urgent, please respond

[Brien Hindman]

John (if you can read this):

And notify google that your password has been hacked.  You should also
double check  with gmail search to make sure no personal info was in any of
the emails such as credit card numbers or logins and passwords.  They will
certainly be looking for them.  A friend from Japan was very careless about
her password being the same as her bank acct. password, etc.  It took a
couple of weeks to get her finances back in order.

Good luck.

On Fri, Feb 18, 2011 at 2:50 PM, Ardith Bondi ard...@earthlink.net wrote:

 This is totally a scam - just delete it!

 Ardith Bondi


 On 2/18/11 2:40 PM, richjack...@aol.com wrote:

 This probably is a scam. It happened to a friend of mine last year but
 luckily no one fell for it.
 The best thing to do is try phoning John to see if he is at home.

 Richard ZainEldeen
 Brooklyn, NY

 -Original Message-
 From: John Gavrityjgav...@gmail.com
 To: NYSBIRDS-LNYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu
 Sent: Fri, Feb 18, 2011 1:44 pm
 Subject: [nysbirds-l] It's urgent, please respond

 It�s me,  I really don't mean to inconvenience you right now, I made a
 little trip to Netherlands and I misplaced my luggage that contains my
 passport and credit cards, I know this may sound odd, but it all
 happened very fast. I need to get a new passport and a ticket, but I'm
 short of funds to pay for my ticket, and other miscellaneous expense.
 Please, can you lend me some funds to get a ticket? I'll be willing to
 pay back as soon as I get home.

 Please respond as soon as you get this message, so I can forward you my
 details to send the funds to me, OR you can drop a message via the
 hotel's desk phone if you can. The numbers are, 
 01131%202%200622%20860701131
 2 0622 8607.

 I await your response
 John Gavrity




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[nysbirds-l] OT: costa rica (please contact me off list)

[Brien Hindman]

My wife and I are taking a somewhat impromptu trip to Costa Rica in a few
weeks.  I figured some on the list would have very good first hand
information where to go.  My wife is not a birder and told me she would kill
me if i got her up early every morning.   Anywhere where I can get up early
on my own for a hike would be perfect, such as Manual Antonio.

The only place I am sure of traveling to is Reserva Biológica Carara for
scarlet macaws.  We aren't there for a very long time, so I plan on hiring a
guide or two.  Any guide recommendations, especially those familiar with the
cloud forests (quetzals) would be appreciated.

I'm also finding conflicting information about whether it is possible to
find turtles in January.  I know it's not the ideal time, but I also don't
expect to do everything.  Some monkeys and some birds would suit me just
find.

Please contact me off list.

Thank you.


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[nysbirds-l] OT: costa rica (please contact me off list)

[Brien Hindman]

My wife and I are taking a somewhat impromptu trip to Costa Rica in a few
weeks.  I figured some on the list would have very good first hand
information where to go.  My wife is not a birder and told me she would kill
me if i got her up early every morning.   Anywhere where I can get up early
on my own for a hike would be perfect, such as Manual Antonio.

The only place I am sure of traveling to is Reserva Biológica Carara for
scarlet macaws.  We aren't there for a very long time, so I plan on hiring a
guide or two.  Any guide recommendations, especially those familiar with the
cloud forests (quetzals) would be appreciated.

I'm also finding conflicting information about whether it is possible to
find turtles in January.  I know it's not the ideal time, but I also don't
expect to do everything.  Some monkeys and some birds would suit me just
find.

Please contact me off list.

Thank you.


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Re:[nysbirds-l] how to report species to Westchester CBC compiler/ Eastern Bluebird/Hermit Thrush

[Brien Hindman]

I just wanted to let those on the list know that I've been given contact
info and have reported my sightings.  Thanks.


On Sun, Dec 26, 2010 at 3:10 PM, Brien Hindman wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I wasn't expecting to particpate in a feeder count today, and did not
> contact the Westchester compiler.  Due to the weather, I am unexpectedly
> home, and thus decided to take a hike through Grierson and Yarrow Preserve
> near Katonah.
>
> I'd like to report 2 eastern bluebirds on Mt. Holly Road and 1 hermit
> thrush in my yard in addition to standard fare.
>
> I searched http://www.hras.org/bwcbc.html, but could not find a means of
> contacting the compiler, who is probably out in the field anyway.  I
> completely understand if these sightings cannot be included, but I thought I
> should report them anyway, since they are a little unusual according to the
> records.
>
> Thanks.  Stay warm.
>
>
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> us but how we treat the most questionable." - Ben Loeterman
>



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[nysbirds-l] how to report species to Westchester CBC compiler/ Eastern Bluebird/Hermit Thrush

[Brien Hindman]

Hi,

I wasn't expecting to particpate in a feeder count today, and did not
contact the Westchester compiler.  Due to the weather, I am unexpectedly
home, and thus decided to take a hike through Grierson and Yarrow Preserve
near Katonah.

I'd like to report 2 eastern bluebirds on Mt. Holly Road and 1 hermit thrush
in my yard in addition to standard fare.

I searched http://www.hras.org/bwcbc.html, but could not find a means of
contacting the compiler, who is probably out in the field anyway.  I
completely understand if these sightings cannot be included, but I thought I
should report them anyway, since they are a little unusual according to the
records.

Thanks.  Stay warm.


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[nysbirds-l] how to report species to Westchester CBC compiler/ Eastern Bluebird/Hermit Thrush

[Brien Hindman]

Hi,

I wasn't expecting to particpate in a feeder count today, and did not
contact the Westchester compiler.  Due to the weather, I am unexpectedly
home, and thus decided to take a hike through Grierson and Yarrow Preserve
near Katonah.

I'd like to report 2 eastern bluebirds on Mt. Holly Road and 1 hermit thrush
in my yard in addition to standard fare.

I searched http://www.hras.org/bwcbc.html, but could not find a means of
contacting the compiler, who is probably out in the field anyway.  I
completely understand if these sightings cannot be included, but I thought I
should report them anyway, since they are a little unusual according to the
records.

Thanks.  Stay warm.


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[nysbirds-l] black vuture: katonah/golden's bridge

[Brien Hindman]

Hi,

I'd like to report a black vulture sighting across from Grierson Preserve on
Todd Rd in the Katonah/Golden's Bridge area at 3:15.

I've seen black vultures in the area during winter before, and have thought
nothing of it being from Texas.  I had a conversation with a gentleman whose
name escapes me last year about black vultures, and discovered that
reporting such a sighting in winter would be helpful to those on the list.



http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?source=s_q=en==201+Todd+Rd,+Katonah,+Westchester,+New+York+10536=UTF8=0=41.289771,-73.629792=0.007151,0.016512=17=213860840216628568285.0004982fa6be3105a22af


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[nysbirds-l] black vuture: katonah/golden's bridge

[Brien Hindman]

Hi,

I'd like to report a black vulture sighting across from Grierson Preserve on
Todd Rd in the Katonah/Golden's Bridge area at 3:15.

I've seen black vultures in the area during winter before, and have thought
nothing of it being from Texas.  I had a conversation with a gentleman whose
name escapes me last year about black vultures, and discovered that
reporting such a sighting in winter would be helpful to those on the list.



http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?source=s_qhl=engeocode=g=201+Todd+Rd,+Katonah,+Westchester,+New+York+10536ie=UTF8msa=0ll=41.289771,-73.629792spn=0.007151,0.016512z=17msid=213860840216628568285.0004982fa6be3105a22af


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[nysbirds-l] FT Flycatcher status?

[Brien Hindman]

I'm getting into the game pretty late due to the holidays and whatnot.  I'm
curious if the FT Flycatcher is still present.  Latest post I found was Nov.
28, unless my gmail search was deficient.


Many thanks,

Brien Hindman


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[nysbirds-l] FT Flycatcher status?

[Brien Hindman]

I'm getting into the game pretty late due to the holidays and whatnot.  I'm
curious if the FT Flycatcher is still present.  Latest post I found was Nov.
28, unless my gmail search was deficient.


Many thanks,

Brien Hindman


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[nysbirds-l] Teatown Reservation

[Brien Hindman]

This evening, I saw the following in addition to the usual suspects:

blue winged warbler
prairie warbler
black and white warbler
baltimore oriole
eastern wood pewee

Everything except for the pewee was observed along the blue diamond
trail that cuts underneath the power lines.  If you don't mind the
humming, it was definitely the most active area of the preserve.

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[nysbirds-l] Rockefeller State Park

[Brien Hindman]

This morning was less birdy than I had expected, but I got to RSP much
later than expected due to a flat.  I mostly birded around the lake
and along peaceful trail.  Aside from the 3 copulating black rat
snakes I came across on the far side of the lake, this morning
produced the following in no particular order:

baltimore oriole
orchard oriole
yellow rumped warbler
warbling vireo
blue-gray gnatcatcher
b.c. chickadee
a. robin
c. goose
mallard
great blue heron
d.c. cormorant
r.t. hawk
blue jay
a. crow
c. grackle
brown headed cowbird
catbird
red bellied woodpecker
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[nysbirds-l] Rockefeller State Park

[Brien Hindman]

This morning was less birdy than I had expected, but I got to RSP much
later than expected due to a flat.  I mostly birded around the lake
and along peaceful trail.  Aside from the 3 copulating black rat
snakes I came across on the far side of the lake, this morning
produced the following in no particular order:

baltimore oriole
orchard oriole
yellow rumped warbler
warbling vireo
blue-gray gnatcatcher
b.c. chickadee
a. robin
c. goose
mallard
great blue heron
d.c. cormorant
r.t. hawk
blue jay
a. crow
c. grackle
brown headed cowbird
catbird
red bellied woodpecker
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Re: [nysbirds-l] somewhat OT - mountain lion sighting

[Brien Hindman]

Thank you, Fred, for the link you provided me:
http://www.registercitizen.com/articles/2010/03/20/news/doc4ba443430034d304727283.txt

I have to laugh at the whole thing myself.  I asked to see the
original email, and as soon as I saw it, thought it looked fishy.


Sorry for wasting the group's time, but I'm honestly glad I did.  My
colleague was really nervous about letting his kids play outside.

Again, thanks...



On Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 3:34 PM, Brien Hindman  wrote:
> No.  Those aren't the photos.  He received the photos from his
> neighbor that personally took the photos.
>



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Re: [nysbirds-l] somewhat OT - mountain lion sighting

[Brien Hindman]

Thank you, Fred, for the link you provided me:
http://www.registercitizen.com/articles/2010/03/20/news/doc4ba443430034d304727283.txt

I have to laugh at the whole thing myself.  I asked to see the
original email, and as soon as I saw it, thought it looked fishy.


Sorry for wasting the group's time, but I'm honestly glad I did.  My
colleague was really nervous about letting his kids play outside.

Again, thanks...



On Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 3:34 PM, Brien Hindman discordia...@gmail.com wrote:
 No.  Those aren't the photos.  He received the photos from his
 neighbor that personally took the photos.




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[nysbirds-l] Teatown Reserve Birds

[Brien Hindman]

Took a walk w/ my wife around the lake at Teatown Reserve in
Westchester, mostly just to get out.  Birding was extremely casual, as
in whatever chose to present itself, rather than actively searching.
Mostly, it was about enjoying the chorus of frogs and enjoying the
beginning of spring.  Some species I counted.  Others were too
numerous to bother with.  Also, I was "lucky" enough to find a tick
crawling on my arm.  Just a heads up.  It's that time of year again.

1 osprey
2 e. bluebirds (m/f)
9 ring-necked ducks
2 buffleheads
4 mallards
2 mute swans
10-12 turkey vultures
1 n. cardinal
1 w.b. nuthatch
2 red-bellied woodpeckers
juncos
robins
titmouse
chickadee
canada geese
a. crows

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Re: [nysbirds-l] off topic/ avisys

[Brien Hindman]

I have been considering for some time about inquiring on this list
about checklist software, and what people's favorites are.  However,
I've been hesitant to, because I don't want to create any noise that
is not directly related to the list.  I will take this opportunity to
do so.

22 years and a couple continents later, keeping track of my sightings
has become a messy affair.  I would like some sort of automated data
management that includes a world list.  I've been considering Avisys,
but it bugs me that I have to pay extra for the world list.  I am also
considering Swift, since the world list is included, making it half
the price.  I don't need bells and whistles.  Just simple data base
management and maybe the ability to generate reports, etc.  I am also
aware of birdlist.org for free, "analog" checklists.

I work at a 3d feature film animation studio by trade, so I am pretty
comfortable in front of a computer.  Any suggestions would most
certainly be welcome off list.

Thanks a lot!



On Tue, Mar 16, 2010 at 4:44 PM, Arie Gilbert  wrote:
> John,
>
> I am no "computer programmer" and have been happily using Avisys for many
> many years.
> I have also recommended it to some on this list. To my knowledge, all those
> who have taken that advice are happy with it.
>
> Compared to other software out there it is far more flexible, powerful, and
> yes - easy to use.
>
> Having said so, it always pays to read the instructions. Of course,
> following them is recommended as well.
> The manual that accompanies the software gives simple, clear, step by step
> directions on getting started, and various strategies for entering data for
> those new to the program.
>
> It is worth mentioning, it pays to have an understanding of basic computer
> skills. In my experience, some folks may use a computer at work,
> but have little idea how  to do much else such as routine file operations:
> copy, move, burn to disc, print, print to, etc.  This is a source of
> frustration, but NO software out there will work without it, so it is
> unreasonable for you to not understand them, and then blame the software.
>
> Also, there are no complex computer procedures in Avisys,  and I don't know
> what you mean by "average computer user" but AFAIK, the average computer
> user would find Avisys a pleasure, and wish that other software was as well
> written and easy to use.
>
> Remember too, that the creator of the software provides free tech support. I
> presume that you have a legitimate copy.
>
> If you want , I would be happy to assist you. Once you are up to speed, you
> will be very happy that you have this program.
>
> Arie Gilbert
> No. Babylon, NY
>
>
>
> John Askildsen wrote:
>
> to the list-
>
> wondering if there is anyone out there on the list who has avisys birding
> software and is familiar with it enough to assist me in doing a download ?
> it sounds like a pretty straightforward operation, but OMG, it is not ! so
> if anyone out there can assist me, it would be greatly appreciated. please
> contact me off list.
>
> if any average computer user, is looking for birding software, to manage
> birding checklists and so forth, i highly reccomend that you stay away from
> Avisys. it's a nightmare to use, in my opinion. if you are a computer
> programmer or IT person, i reccomend it highly.
>
> regards,
>
> john
>
> John Askildsen
> Millbrook, New York



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Re: [nysbirds-l] off topic/ avisys

[Brien Hindman]

I have been considering for some time about inquiring on this list
about checklist software, and what people's favorites are.  However,
I've been hesitant to, because I don't want to create any noise that
is not directly related to the list.  I will take this opportunity to
do so.

22 years and a couple continents later, keeping track of my sightings
has become a messy affair.  I would like some sort of automated data
management that includes a world list.  I've been considering Avisys,
but it bugs me that I have to pay extra for the world list.  I am also
considering Swift, since the world list is included, making it half
the price.  I don't need bells and whistles.  Just simple data base
management and maybe the ability to generate reports, etc.  I am also
aware of birdlist.org for free, analog checklists.

I work at a 3d feature film animation studio by trade, so I am pretty
comfortable in front of a computer.  Any suggestions would most
certainly be welcome off list.

Thanks a lot!



On Tue, Mar 16, 2010 at 4:44 PM, Arie Gilbert ariegilb...@optonline.net wrote:
 John,

 I am no computer programmer and have been happily using Avisys for many
 many years.
 I have also recommended it to some on this list. To my knowledge, all those
 who have taken that advice are happy with it.

 Compared to other software out there it is far more flexible, powerful, and
 yes - easy to use.

 Having said so, it always pays to read the instructions. Of course,
 following them is recommended as well.
 The manual that accompanies the software gives simple, clear, step by step
 directions on getting started, and various strategies for entering data for
 those new to the program.

 It is worth mentioning, it pays to have an understanding of basic computer
 skills. In my experience, some folks may use a computer at work,
 but have little idea how  to do much else such as routine file operations:
 copy, move, burn to disc, print, print to, etc.  This is a source of
 frustration, but NO software out there will work without it, so it is
 unreasonable for you to not understand them, and then blame the software.

 Also, there are no complex computer procedures in Avisys,  and I don't know
 what you mean by average computer user but AFAIK, the average computer
 user would find Avisys a pleasure, and wish that other software was as well
 written and easy to use.

 Remember too, that the creator of the software provides free tech support. I
 presume that you have a legitimate copy.

 If you want , I would be happy to assist you. Once you are up to speed, you
 will be very happy that you have this program.

 Arie Gilbert
 No. Babylon, NY



 John Askildsen wrote:

 to the list-

 wondering if there is anyone out there on the list who has avisys birding
 software and is familiar with it enough to assist me in doing a download ?
 it sounds like a pretty straightforward operation, but OMG, it is not ! so
 if anyone out there can assist me, it would be greatly appreciated. please
 contact me off list.

 if any average computer user, is looking for birding software, to manage
 birding checklists and so forth, i highly reccomend that you stay away from
 Avisys. it's a nightmare to use, in my opinion. if you are a computer
 programmer or IT person, i reccomend it highly.

 regards,

 john

 John Askildsen
 Millbrook, New York



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[nysbirds-l] Common Loons - Westchester County

[Brien Hindman]

I spotted 2 adult common loons on the drive in to work this morning
from Rt. 120 on the northern end of Kenisco Lake near Nanny Hagen Rd.
Not earth shattering news, but I thought people who frequent the
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[nysbirds-l] Common Loons - Westchester County

[Brien Hindman]

I spotted 2 adult common loons on the drive in to work this morning
from Rt. 120 on the northern end of Kenisco Lake near Nanny Hagen Rd.
Not earth shattering news, but I thought people who frequent the
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Picture Hawk

[Brien Hindman]

That kind most certainly does.  In fact, they prefer to.  ;-)

On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 1:07 PM,  wrote:

>  **
>
>
>  --
> From: bootyrules...@aol.com
> Subj: Re: Picture Hawk
>
>
>
>
>  --
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>
> Sent: 3/11/2010 10:17:07 P.M. Eastern Standard Time
> Subj: Re: Picture Hawk
>
> *I have alot of hawks around here.I live in Wappingers Falls,New York.They
> usually fly by everday,but never do they sit on top of my bird feeder
> yikes!!! I know that they eat rodents and squirrels and rabbits.Do they eat
> little birds too??? What kind of hawk is this? Thank you.*
>
>  **
> *Diane*
>
>


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[nysbirds-l] Advice from L.I. birders?

[Brien Hindman]

Hi all,

I am curious if it is too late in the season to observe razorbills,
seeing as spring is right around the corner.  Living up in
Westchester, I have only found the time to make the trip out to
Montauk once, where I got some good views of c. eiders and scoters.
I'd like to make a second attempt, but am concerned it will be a "no"
trip.

Thank you for any insight/advice.  Feel free to email me directly if
you don't want to create any unnecessary noise on this list.

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Picture Hawk

[Brien Hindman]

That kind most certainly does.  In fact, they prefer to.  ;-)

On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 1:07 PM, bootyrules...@aol.com wrote:

  **


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 Subj: Re: Picture Hawk




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 Sent: 3/11/2010 10:17:07 P.M. Eastern Standard Time
 Subj: Re: Picture Hawk

 *I have alot of hawks around here.I live in Wappingers Falls,New York.They
 usually fly by everday,but never do they sit on top of my bird feeder
 yikes!!! I know that they eat rodents and squirrels and rabbits.Do they eat
 little birds too??? What kind of hawk is this? Thank you.*

  **
 *Diane*




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Re: [nysbirds-l] Eagle expedition

[Brien Hindman]

I live on Croton River, and haven't seen much eagle activity this
winter.  I've only seen a few immatures.   Some years seem to be
better than others.



On Sat, Feb 6, 2010 at 9:02 AM, Barry or Rita Freed  wrote:
 which was
> bursting with BE activity when we visited there two or three years ago,
> contained but one eagle, perched in a tree at the far end. I hope this is
> not a trend.
>
> Barry Freed,
> Bronx, NY



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Re: [nysbirds-l] Eagle expedition

[Brien Hindman]

I live on Croton River, and haven't seen much eagle activity this
winter.  I've only seen a few immatures.   Some years seem to be
better than others.



On Sat, Feb 6, 2010 at 9:02 AM, Barry or Rita Freed fre...@lycos.com wrote:
 which was
 bursting with BE activity when we visited there two or three years ago,
 contained but one eagle, perched in a tree at the far end. I hope this is
 not a trend.

 Barry Freed,
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Odd Prospect Park Shoveler

[Brien Hindman]

http://www.gobirding.eu/Photos/HybridDucks.php

(Scroll down about 2/3 to the bottom)

On Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 9:35 AM, Alex Wilson  wrote:
> Regarding the odd shoveler-type duck in Prospect Park, this bird (I assume
> the same) was first noted on 12/24/09 and reported on Peter Dorosh’s
> Prospect sightings blog:
>
> http://peters-prospect-bird-sightings.blogspot.com/2009/12/christmas-eve-day-prospect-and-garden.html
>
> Some photos I took are posted at:
>
> http://www.digitalmediatree.com/arboretum/shoveler/
>
> My photos show the bird next to a female Northern Shoveler; though male by
> plumage it is barely as large as the female shoveler, and the bill appears
> smaller. From what I see online the Australasian Shoveler is at least as
> big as Northern, with equally extreme bill proportions. Australasian also
> appears to have a more gray-tinged head and darker markings on the breast,
> whereas the Prospect bird has a strongly green head. Based on these
> factors I tend to think it’s a Northern Shoveler X Blue-winged Teal
> hybrid, but I’d be interested in more knowledgeable opinions.
>
> Good birding,
> Alex Wilson
> Brooklyn, NY
>
>> Prospect Park's lake is notorious for hosting some very strange hybrid
>> waterfowl, so I wasn't too surprised to find an odd-looking shoveler
>> in the park. What was first perceived to be a Northern Shoveler x Blue-
>> winged Teal hybrid, I'm now pretty certain is actually an Australasian
>> Shoveler (Anas rhynchotis). I have some photos and a short video on my
>> blog here:
>>
>> http://citybirder.blogspot.com/2010/01/strange-waterfowl.html
>>
>> Just wondering:
>>
>> - How common are Australasian Shovelers in zoos or private collections?
>> - Have Australasian Shovelers ever been recorded outside of New
>> Zealand or Australia?
>> - What is the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow?
>>
>> Good birding,
>>
>> Rob
>>
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