[nysbirds-l] birding with boarders
Sorry to detract from the normally excellent bird information on this list but, unfortunately, I have become compelled to share a recent situation that happened at my house. Over the past weekend a group of birders found their way to the back of my property. I awoke with my wife and children to begin our day. I looked into my backyard and found people with scopes and binoculars peering over my back fence towards my house and windows. My family and I feel violated. My children and wife should not have to worry about people with optics looking into our backyard and windows. I came to find out that my neighbor used ebird (for their first time ever) to report a bird and they did not disclose their address on ebird with their observation. We have speculated that these really hard core expert bird watchers must have done a "google" search on the name to locate the address and then trampled around the adjacent public parcel the next morning to locate their quarry. Why do something like this? Is it really an enjoyable bird observation? Will my neighbor ever use ebird again after this first experience? While I am not sure exactly what transpired, ebird is supposed to be a data source for science and if I or somebody in my neighborhood submit observations it is not an invitation to conduct a search and surveillance on a private residence. I am appalled that bird watchers would believe this to be acceptable behavior. Further, they photographed or digi-scoped portions of my house and posted it on ebird. What other photos could they have from that morning? Probably nothing, but it is not enjoyable to think about the potential. This is on the verge of criminal behavior in my opinion. It invades my family's reasonable expectation of privacy. These ace birders may need to be trained on how to use ebird in a mature and science driven manner. Or maybe ebird should have obligatory training for its users about who has access to data that is submitted and what people may potentially / actually do with it. Again, sorry to detract from the otherwise good bird info being shared here. I needed to notify the people involved to let them know that their behavior was intrusive and unwelcome; I was only able to speak to one of the individuals face to face. I these people are likely to monitor this list and get my message given their adept use of the Internet. Chase Cammarota Babylon -- NYSbirds-L List Info: 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] birding with boarders
Sorry to detract from the normally excellent bird information on this list but, unfortunately, I have become compelled to share a recent situation that happened at my house. Over the past weekend a group of birders found their way to the back of my property. I awoke with my wife and children to begin our day. I looked into my backyard and found people with scopes and binoculars peering over my back fence towards my house and windows. My family and I feel violated. My children and wife should not have to worry about people with optics looking into our backyard and windows. I came to find out that my neighbor used ebird (for their first time ever) to report a bird and they did not disclose their address on ebird with their observation. We have speculated that these really hard core expert bird watchers must have done a "google" search on the name to locate the address and then trampled around the adjacent public parcel the next morning to locate their quarry. Why do something like this? Is it really an enjoyable bird observation? Will my neighbor ever use ebird again after this first experience? While I am not sure exactly what transpired, ebird is supposed to be a data source for science and if I or somebody in my neighborhood submit observations it is not an invitation to conduct a search and surveillance on a private residence. I am appalled that bird watchers would believe this to be acceptable behavior. Further, they photographed or digi-scoped portions of my house and posted it on ebird. What other photos could they have from that morning? Probably nothing, but it is not enjoyable to think about the potential. This is on the verge of criminal behavior in my opinion. It invades my family's reasonable expectation of privacy. These ace birders may need to be trained on how to use ebird in a mature and science driven manner. Or maybe ebird should have obligatory training for its users about who has access to data that is submitted and what people may potentially / actually do with it. Again, sorry to detract from the otherwise good bird info being shared here. I needed to notify the people involved to let them know that their behavior was intrusive and unwelcome; I was only able to speak to one of the individuals face to face. I these people are likely to monitor this list and get my message given their adept use of the Internet. Chase Cammarota Babylon -- NYSbirds-L List Info: 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/ --
Re:[nysbirds-l] Shearwaters Suffolk County
Also, I saw my first Long Island land based great shearwater yesterday thanks to those posting. Thanks for the reports. Chase Babylon > On Jun 19, 2017, at 12:38 PM, Chase <chasecammar...@gmail.com> wrote: > > A large storm formed a few days ago off of South Africa as shown in the link > (I'm not sure if links work / are allowed). This may have been a factor > regarding the movement of the shearwaters? > > http://www.surfline.com/surf-news/large-swell-lights-up-africa-continues-on-to-east-coast-of-usa-yes-north-america-significant-south-atlantic-st_147731/ > > -- NYSbirds-L List Info: 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/ --
Re:[nysbirds-l] Shearwaters Suffolk County
Also, I saw my first Long Island land based great shearwater yesterday thanks to those posting. Thanks for the reports. Chase Babylon > On Jun 19, 2017, at 12:38 PM, Chase wrote: > > A large storm formed a few days ago off of South Africa as shown in the link > (I'm not sure if links work / are allowed). This may have been a factor > regarding the movement of the shearwaters? > > http://www.surfline.com/surf-news/large-swell-lights-up-africa-continues-on-to-east-coast-of-usa-yes-north-america-significant-south-atlantic-st_147731/ > > -- NYSbirds-L List Info: 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] Shearwaters Suffolk County
A large storm formed a few days ago off of South Africa as shown in the link (I'm not sure if links work / are allowed). This may have been a factor regarding the movement of the shearwaters? http://www.surfline.com/surf-news/large-swell-lights-up-africa-continues-on-to-east-coast-of-usa-yes-north-america-significant-south-atlantic-st_147731/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] Shearwaters Suffolk County
A large storm formed a few days ago off of South Africa as shown in the link (I'm not sure if links work / are allowed). This may have been a factor regarding the movement of the shearwaters? http://www.surfline.com/surf-news/large-swell-lights-up-africa-continues-on-to-east-coast-of-usa-yes-north-america-significant-south-atlantic-st_147731/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] Suffolk county snow and greater white-fronted geese
A single one of each species was seen today at sundown on the field south of st charles cemetery in wyandach with about 275 canada geese. Chase Cammarota -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES 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://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Suffolk county snow and greater white-fronted geese
A single one of each species was seen today at sundown on the field south of st charles cemetery in wyandach with about 275 canada geese. Chase Cammarota -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES 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://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Nassau County, Smith Pond Eurasion Teal
The previously reported Eurasion Common Teal was seen today at sundown at the north end of Smith Pond in Rockville Center. There were about 25 Green-winged Teal present with it. Two of the drakes (other than the common teal) did not have have the vertical line at the side of the breast/front of the flank that is usually shown. These two individuals did not exhibit other characteristics of Common Teals (horizontal white line above the flank or the bold buffy border around the green head patches). I supose it could be the result of molting or variation among the species. A link below shows a record photo of the Common Teal. Also of note were two collared Canada Geeses. I will post if any interesting info results from my submittal to USGS. https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=18779B2439EAB115!721=!APDraHnIFvyNejE -- *Chase Cammarota* *Babylon * -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES 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://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Nassau County, Smith Pond Eurasion Teal
The previously reported Eurasion Common Teal was seen today at sundown at the north end of Smith Pond in Rockville Center. There were about 25 Green-winged Teal present with it. Two of the drakes (other than the common teal) did not have have the vertical line at the side of the breast/front of the flank that is usually shown. These two individuals did not exhibit other characteristics of Common Teals (horizontal white line above the flank or the bold buffy border around the green head patches). I supose it could be the result of molting or variation among the species. A link below shows a record photo of the Common Teal. Also of note were two collared Canada Geeses. I will post if any interesting info results from my submittal to USGS. https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=18779B2439EAB115!721authkey=!APDraHnIFvyNejE -- *Chase Cammarota* *Babylon * -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES 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://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] moriches PALO
I went down to try for the Moriches Bay Pacific Loon today around sunset. I saw a loon that looked right for the Pacific Loon from the parking lot at the end of Moriches Island Road. The bird was distant and the light was fading, but I had long looks at it in my scope. It had the defined color separation on the neck, no visible white marking around the eye, and seemed smaller with a sleeker bill. The probable PALO was diving around buoys 26 and 27. It was last seen making its way towards the inlet. chase cammarota babylon, ny -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES 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://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] moriches PALO
I went down to try for the Moriches Bay Pacific Loon today around sunset. I saw a loon that looked right for the Pacific Loon from the parking lot at the end of Moriches Island Road. The bird was distant and the light was fading, but I had long looks at it in my scope. It had the defined color separation on the neck, no visible white marking around the eye, and seemed smaller with a sleeker bill. The probable PALO was diving around buoys 26 and 27. It was last seen making its way towards the inlet. chase cammarota babylon, ny -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES 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://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] warblers in bayshore
I was graced by a nice pack of migrants today(10/5) at Gardner's County Park in Bayshore. Highlights were Connecticut, Magnolia, and Wilson's Warblers. Later in the day a juvenile Broad-winged hawk was seen flying over Prospect Park. -- *Chase Cammarota* -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES 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://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] warblers in bayshore
I was graced by a nice pack of migrants today(10/5) at Gardner's County Park in Bayshore. Highlights were Connecticut, Magnolia, and Wilson's Warblers. Later in the day a juvenile Broad-winged hawk was seen flying over Prospect Park. -- *Chase Cammarota* -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES 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://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End
There was a great movement of birds, butterflies, and dragonflies along the beaches today. Merlins were snagging dragonflies and snacking on the wing. Several large groups of swallows (mostly tree with some bank seen) heading west from robert moses and the ocean parkway lead to a massive swirling flight of swallows at jones beach. One of the highlights at jones was a hatching year gray-cheeked type thrush seen along the median near the coast guard station. The bird had a very plain smooth olive brown face; no mottling. I did not note any warmer tones in the tail or the primaries, but it was heavily shadowed while I was viewing it. The bird seemed smaller than a swainson's thrush that was also seen in the area, but this is poor evidence in support of Bicknell's. Purple finch, clay-colored, savannah, white-throated, and dark-eyed junco sparrows were also present. -- *Chase Cammarota* babylon, ny -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES 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://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] nighthawks in northport
9 common nighthawks were seen flying southwest over the makama preserve in northport at sunset. -- *Chase Cammarota* -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES 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://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] nighthawks in northport
9 common nighthawks were seen flying southwest over the makama preserve in northport at sunset. -- *Chase Cammarota* -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES 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://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Sooty Demise
Yesterday at Robert Moses SP I observed about 5 or 6 Sooty Shearwaters along with some good looks at two light color form Parasitic Jaegers that were pursuing terns out over the ocean. Things got a bit more interesting when my friend said what is that dark bird in the water close to shore. After getting my scope in line it ended up being a Sooty Shearwater that appeared to be foraging in the 3 foot breakers; diving under the white water like a scoter or merganser. I thought I was witnessing some great hunting behavior but I soon realized that this was not the case. After about 10 minutes of diving through the breakers the bird seemed to relinquish its adept maneuverability and began to take some waves broadside. This battering went on for another few minutes, as the bird was flipped and pushed towards shore several times. Eventually it washed up and remained there lethargically. I went over to see if there was something that could/should be done. The bird did not have any visible physical damage to the wings or otherwise and the muscle/fat around its keel area felt sufficient. In the end the bird remained in the same spot on the shore with its head and bill in the sand and its eyes opening briefly from time to time. I know that this is part of the way things are, but watching this bird come to its demise after seeing its cohorts soaring over the ocean was devastating. This is highly speculative, but I wonder if methly-mercury bioamplification could be to blame. The bird seemed uncoordinated in the surf. Chase CammarotaBabylon, nychasecammar...@hotmail.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES 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://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Sooty Demise
Yesterday at Robert Moses SP I observed about 5 or 6 Sooty Shearwaters along with some good looks at two light color form Parasitic Jaegers that were pursuing terns out over the ocean. Things got a bit more interesting when my friend said what is that dark bird in the water close to shore. After getting my scope in line it ended up being a Sooty Shearwater that appeared to be foraging in the 3 foot breakers; diving under the white water like a scoter or merganser. I thought I was witnessing some great hunting behavior but I soon realized that this was not the case. After about 10 minutes of diving through the breakers the bird seemed to relinquish its adept maneuverability and began to take some waves broadside. This battering went on for another few minutes, as the bird was flipped and pushed towards shore several times. Eventually it washed up and remained there lethargically. I went over to see if there was something that could/should be done. The bird did not have any visible physical damage to the wings or otherwise and the muscle/fat around its keel area felt sufficient. In the end the bird remained in the same spot on the shore with its head and bill in the sand and its eyes opening briefly from time to time. I know that this is part of the way things are, but watching this bird come to its demise after seeing its cohorts soaring over the ocean was devastating. This is highly speculative, but I wonder if methly-mercury bioamplification could be to blame. The bird seemed uncoordinated in the surf. Chase CammarotaBabylon, nychasecammar...@hotmail.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES 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://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Babylon Birding
At 4pm there were two american tree sparrows to the west of the beginning of the main trail at Gardiner County Park. At Lake Capri in West Islip there was a large congregation of ducks, as there has been over the past several months. There were several hundred lesser scaup, two dozen redheads, shovelers, mallards, black ducks, wigeon, rudy ducks, gadwall, green-winged teal, and american coots. The gadwalls were diving and spreading their wings as they curved down for penetration into the water as if they were using their wings to propel themselves under water. I just read that they dive more often than most other dabblers. The ruddy ducks looked rudduckulous, with several of them sporting blue bills and reddish brown breeding feathers. The one wigeon was closely following and poking its bill right along with a coot. I think this inter-species behavior was previously noted on the list. -- *Chase Cammarota* *Babylon, NY* -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES 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://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Babylon Birding
At 4pm there were two american tree sparrows to the west of the beginning of the main trail at Gardiner County Park. At Lake Capri in West Islip there was a large congregation of ducks, as there has been over the past several months. There were several hundred lesser scaup, two dozen redheads, shovelers, mallards, black ducks, wigeon, rudy ducks, gadwall, green-winged teal, and american coots. The gadwalls were diving and spreading their wings as they curved down for penetration into the water as if they were using their wings to propel themselves under water. I just read that they dive more often than most other dabblers. The ruddy ducks looked rudduckulous, with several of them sporting blue bills and reddish brown breeding feathers. The one wigeon was closely following and poking its bill right along with a coot. I think this inter-species behavior was previously noted on the list. -- *Chase Cammarota* *Babylon, NY* -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES 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://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Northern Rough-winged Swallow
This is my first posting to the list, however I have been using it for some time and I appreciate the helpful info on it. I felt inclined to make my first posting after a visiting Sunken Meadow State Park today around 13:00. I took a stroll on the promenade expecting to see some nice waterfowl, which there was but nothing notable. However I did observe an adult northern rough-winged swallow coursing along the beach. The bird made several passes around me and was last seen heading towards the west along the beach. I thought it was unusual to see any swallow at this time of the year, even given the relatively mild winter thus far. I came home and reviewed ebird, which I have never used before, and found that this species has not been reported on long island from Dec.-Feb. There are a handful of reports from the Philly area and one from Conn. Chase CammarotaBabylon, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES 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://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Northern Rough-winged Swallow
This is my first posting to the list, however I have been using it for some time and I appreciate the helpful info on it. I felt inclined to make my first posting after a visiting Sunken Meadow State Park today around 13:00. I took a stroll on the promenade expecting to see some nice waterfowl, which there was but nothing notable. However I did observe an adult northern rough-winged swallow coursing along the beach. The bird made several passes around me and was last seen heading towards the west along the beach. I thought it was unusual to see any swallow at this time of the year, even given the relatively mild winter thus far. I came home and reviewed ebird, which I have never used before, and found that this species has not been reported on long island from Dec.-Feb. There are a handful of reports from the Philly area and one from Conn. Chase CammarotaBabylon, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES 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://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
