Re: [nysbirds-l] Status of Pileated Woodpecker on Long Island.
I could try to explain, but a Google image search of "Pileated woodpecker damage" will show you many photos of characteristic Pileated feeding holes. Hugh On Wed, Feb 1, 2023 at 11:28 AM Francisco Rodríguez < franciscojrodrig...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi, > > How can we differentiate the tree damage created by a Pileated from any > other Woodpecker? What are the special characteristics? > > Thanks, > Regards, > Fran > > On Wed, Feb 1, 2023 at 11:14 AM John Turner wrote: > >> Hi All: The Seatuck Environmental Association is trying to gain a better >> understanding of the presence and distribution of the Pileated Woodpecker >> on LI. We have seen tree damage evidence strongly suggesting this enigmatic >> species in a north shore estate where we're doing some ecological work. >> >> If you have any information regarding bird sightings or other evidence >> (e.g. damaged trees) of this species on LI would you be so kind to let me >> know at jtur...@seatuck.org? >> >> Thank you! >> >> John Turner >> >> >> -- >> *NYSbirds-L List Info:* >> Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm> >> Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm> >> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave >> <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> >> *Archives:* >> The Mail Archive >> <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> >> Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> >> ABA <http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01> >> *Please submit your observations to **eBird* >> <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>*!* >> -- >> > -- > *NYSbirds-L List Info:* > Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm> > Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm> > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> > *Archives:* > The Mail Archive > <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> > Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> > ABA <http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01> > *Please submit your observations to **eBird* > <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>*!* > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Status of Pileated Woodpecker on Long Island.
I could try to explain, but a Google image search of "Pileated woodpecker damage" will show you many photos of characteristic Pileated feeding holes. Hugh On Wed, Feb 1, 2023 at 11:28 AM Francisco Rodríguez < franciscojrodrig...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi, > > How can we differentiate the tree damage created by a Pileated from any > other Woodpecker? What are the special characteristics? > > Thanks, > Regards, > Fran > > On Wed, Feb 1, 2023 at 11:14 AM John Turner wrote: > >> Hi All: The Seatuck Environmental Association is trying to gain a better >> understanding of the presence and distribution of the Pileated Woodpecker >> on LI. We have seen tree damage evidence strongly suggesting this enigmatic >> species in a north shore estate where we're doing some ecological work. >> >> If you have any information regarding bird sightings or other evidence >> (e.g. damaged trees) of this species on LI would you be so kind to let me >> know at jtur...@seatuck.org? >> >> Thank you! >> >> John Turner >> >> >> -- >> *NYSbirds-L List Info:* >> Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm> >> Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm> >> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave >> <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> >> *Archives:* >> The Mail Archive >> <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> >> Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> >> ABA <http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01> >> *Please submit your observations to **eBird* >> <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>*!* >> -- >> > -- > *NYSbirds-L List Info:* > Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm> > Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm> > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> > *Archives:* > The Mail Archive > <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> > Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> > ABA <http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01> > *Please submit your observations to **eBird* > <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>*!* > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Upland Sandpiper on the move
An Upland sandpaper just flew over my house in Sag Harbor (Suffolk county) heading west giving the diagnostic flight call. Sent from my iPhone -- 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] Upland Sandpiper on the move
An Upland sandpaper just flew over my house in Sag Harbor (Suffolk county) heading west giving the diagnostic flight call. Sent from my iPhone -- 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] BBSA at sagaponack inlet flat now
Just landed on tiny island in inlet Sent from my iPhone -- 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] BBSA at sagaponack inlet flat now
Just landed on tiny island in inlet Sent from my iPhone -- 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] Marbled Godwit at Mecox inlet
Also Red Knot and Whimbrel Sent from my iPhone -- 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] Marbled Godwit at Mecox inlet
Also Red Knot and Whimbrel Sent from my iPhone -- 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] membership?
It would be good if the list administrator could send out a message stating whether we need to email lyris with the unhold command. On Tue, Dec 15, 2020 at 9:48 AM Carlotta Shearson < li...@shearsoneditorial.com> wrote: > There was a Gmail outage for an hour or two yesterday morning, so probably > lots of people with Gmail addresses had this same issue. > > Carlotta Shearson > > Shearson Editorial Services > Website: http://www.shearsoneditorial.com > Alternative email address: cshear...@gmail.com > > > > > On 12/15/2020 8:41 AM, vicki seabrook wrote: > > To whom it may concern, > > I received an email from ly...@list.cornell.edu stating that my > membership is on hold because of bouncing emails. I did not respond to that > email because I am receiving the bird lists. I have not had a problem on my > end, so I am not sure if the email was legitimate. Please let me know if it > is ok to respond to the email. Thank you. > > > -- > *NYSbirds-L List Info:* > Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm> > Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm> > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> > *Archives:* > The Mail Archive > <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> > Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> > ABA <http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01> > *Please submit your observations to **eBird* > <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>*!* > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] membership?
It would be good if the list administrator could send out a message stating whether we need to email lyris with the unhold command. On Tue, Dec 15, 2020 at 9:48 AM Carlotta Shearson < li...@shearsoneditorial.com> wrote: > There was a Gmail outage for an hour or two yesterday morning, so probably > lots of people with Gmail addresses had this same issue. > > Carlotta Shearson > > Shearson Editorial Services > Website: http://www.shearsoneditorial.com > Alternative email address: cshear...@gmail.com > > > > > On 12/15/2020 8:41 AM, vicki seabrook wrote: > > To whom it may concern, > > I received an email from ly...@list.cornell.edu stating that my > membership is on hold because of bouncing emails. I did not respond to that > email because I am receiving the bird lists. I have not had a problem on my > end, so I am not sure if the email was legitimate. Please let me know if it > is ok to respond to the email. Thank you. > > > -- > *NYSbirds-L List Info:* > Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm> > Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm> > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> > *Archives:* > The Mail Archive > <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> > Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> > ABA <http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01> > *Please submit your observations to **eBird* > <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>*!* > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Re: [nysbirds-l] Re: [nysbirds-l] Wilson’s Plover at Sagg Pond
You have to have a town of Southampton beach permit Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 30, 2020, at 9:47 AM, Nancy Shamban wrote: > > Does anyone know if you have to be a Suffolk resident to park there? > >> On Sun, Aug 30, 2020 at 8:33 AM Anthony Collerton >> wrote: >> Found by Joel Milton earlier, just redound. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> -- >> >> 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 List Info: > Welcome and Basics > Rules and Information > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > Archives: > The Mail Archive > Surfbirds > ABA > Please submit your observations to eBird! > -- -- 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] Re: [nysbirds-l] Re: [nysbirds-l] Wilson’s Plover at Sagg Pond
You have to have a town of Southampton beach permit Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 30, 2020, at 9:47 AM, Nancy Shamban wrote: > > Does anyone know if you have to be a Suffolk resident to park there? > >> On Sun, Aug 30, 2020 at 8:33 AM Anthony Collerton >> wrote: >> Found by Joel Milton earlier, just redound. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> -- >> >> 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 List Info: > Welcome and Basics > Rules and Information > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > Archives: > The Mail Archive > Surfbirds > ABA > Please submit your observations to eBird! > -- -- 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] A blast from the past
In case you missed this Ned Brinkley blog post, which is about the joy of migration, it features NY birders, especially one in particular whom many of you may have lost track of. https://birdcast.info/scientific-discussion/migration-story-23-may-2020-magic-on-the-eastern-shore-of-virginia/ Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] A blast from the past
In case you missed this Ned Brinkley blog post, which is about the joy of migration, it features NY birders, especially one in particular whom many of you may have lost track of. https://birdcast.info/scientific-discussion/migration-story-23-may-2020-magic-on-the-eastern-shore-of-virginia/ Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Montauk CBC
I don't get to NY very often these days but I was back for the Montauk CBC (90th). As usual I worked Accabonac, so I thought I'd report my highlights. Owls: the still of predawn meant that we heard Screech Owl at every location. I think our team had 20 Screech, 4 Great Horneds and a Saw Whet. Landing Lane in Accabonac was productive as usual with 4 Virginia Rails, 1 Clapper Rail, and 4 Marsh Wrens. A drake Harlequinn Duck was found east of the Hog Creek Inlet, as were Purple Sandpipers. Quail Hill Farm produced a Palm Warbler, an American Tree Sparrow, a flock of 44 Chipping Sparrows and a Yellow-breasted Chat (on the western end of the western field) Stony Hill had 4 Pine Warblers and a Palm Warbler We found different first year Iceland Gulls at Atlantic Avenue in Amagansett and the north end of Accabonac Harbor. Snow Buntings were also at Atlantic Ave. A Bald Eagle was frequenting Accabonac harbor, and one was seen both Friday & Saturday on the south end of Cartwright Shoal and flying out over the water.. The count totals were pretty impressive, but we'll have to wait for Brent or Angus fill us in on the details. Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Montauk CBC
I don't get to NY very often these days but I was back for the Montauk CBC (90th). As usual I worked Accabonac, so I thought I'd report my highlights. Owls: the still of predawn meant that we heard Screech Owl at every location. I think our team had 20 Screech, 4 Great Horneds and a Saw Whet. Landing Lane in Accabonac was productive as usual with 4 Virginia Rails, 1 Clapper Rail, and 4 Marsh Wrens. A drake Harlequinn Duck was found east of the Hog Creek Inlet, as were Purple Sandpipers. Quail Hill Farm produced a Palm Warbler, an American Tree Sparrow, a flock of 44 Chipping Sparrows and a Yellow-breasted Chat (on the western end of the western field) Stony Hill had 4 Pine Warblers and a Palm Warbler We found different first year Iceland Gulls at Atlantic Avenue in Amagansett and the north end of Accabonac Harbor. Snow Buntings were also at Atlantic Ave. A Bald Eagle was frequenting Accabonac harbor, and one was seen both Friday & Saturday on the south end of Cartwright Shoal and flying out over the water.. The count totals were pretty impressive, but we'll have to wait for Brent or Angus fill us in on the details. Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Sanderlings and their ID contenders
I, too, was curious as to what the bird in question looked like, so I went
through e-bird to find the photos. I have pasted links to three checklists
that show photos below.
https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S57966695
https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S57973583
https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S57984581
Judging by the fact that most (all?) of the checklists still list the bird
in question as a "Baird's Sandpiper," I gather many people are reluctant to
accept that the bird in question is indeed a Sanderling.
Hugh
On Tue, Jul 9, 2019 at 3:25 AM Andrew Baksh wrote:
> Inspired and intrigued by Angus’ comments earlier in the week and Shai’s
> well crafted e-mail, I went in search for any checklists with images and or
> descriptions of the bird that caused some confusion as to its
> identification.
>
> One checklist in particular had decent enough images that no doubt to me
> showed a Sanderling. Shorebirds can be tricky there is always going to be
> that one bird that might be quite difficult to identify.
>
> 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
>
> On Jul 8, 2019, at 10:03 PM, Shaibal Mitra
> wrote:
>
> It seems that in this age of hyper-connectivity, false information travels
> more easily than true. Whereas the good-news story of a Baird's Sandpiper
> at Nickerson Beach, Nassau County, Long Island, propagated quickly and
> decisively, the uncomfortable awareness that the bird in question was
> actually a Sanderling is spreading too slowly.
>
> Conflicting descriptions aside, photos in the various checklists show an
> adult Calidris sandpiper with a robust bill, boldly patterned back feathers
> with extensive rufous color in the interior of each feather, warm color on
> the face and bib, and boldly pale-edged coverts and tertials. All of these
> are characteristic of Sanderlings, which furthermore also have long wings
> that extend beyond the tertials when folded.
>
> Note that this is early July and that juveniles of Arctic-breeding
> shorebirds will not reach us for several weeks. Thus, a Baird's Sandpiper
> at this date would be an adult (very rare), not a scaly-backed juvenile.
>
> Lone shorebirds are difficult to identify, and the grassy habitat chosen
> by this individual was admittedly atypical for a Sanderling, so an error is
> understandable. But it has been two days, so I would have thought that the
> gears of the social media mill would have mulled this grist by now.
>
> Distinguishing rare birds requires thorough familiarity with the common
> species. An identification article in the most recent Birding magazine
> emphasizes this point but unfortunately features a photo that confuses two
> of the most common species (yes, one is Sanderling)! I've pointed this out
> to about a dozen active birders, none of whom was aware of the gaffe. Is it
> only good news that goes viral nowadays?
>
> Shai Mitra
> Bay Shore
>
>
> --
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>
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Sanderlings and their ID contenders
I, too, was curious as to what the bird in question looked like, so I went
through e-bird to find the photos. I have pasted links to three checklists
that show photos below.
https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S57966695
https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S57973583
https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S57984581
Judging by the fact that most (all?) of the checklists still list the bird
in question as a "Baird's Sandpiper," I gather many people are reluctant to
accept that the bird in question is indeed a Sanderling.
Hugh
On Tue, Jul 9, 2019 at 3:25 AM Andrew Baksh wrote:
> Inspired and intrigued by Angus’ comments earlier in the week and Shai’s
> well crafted e-mail, I went in search for any checklists with images and or
> descriptions of the bird that caused some confusion as to its
> identification.
>
> One checklist in particular had decent enough images that no doubt to me
> showed a Sanderling. Shorebirds can be tricky there is always going to be
> that one bird that might be quite difficult to identify.
>
> 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
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>
> On Jul 8, 2019, at 10:03 PM, Shaibal Mitra
> wrote:
>
> It seems that in this age of hyper-connectivity, false information travels
> more easily than true. Whereas the good-news story of a Baird's Sandpiper
> at Nickerson Beach, Nassau County, Long Island, propagated quickly and
> decisively, the uncomfortable awareness that the bird in question was
> actually a Sanderling is spreading too slowly.
>
> Conflicting descriptions aside, photos in the various checklists show an
> adult Calidris sandpiper with a robust bill, boldly patterned back feathers
> with extensive rufous color in the interior of each feather, warm color on
> the face and bib, and boldly pale-edged coverts and tertials. All of these
> are characteristic of Sanderlings, which furthermore also have long wings
> that extend beyond the tertials when folded.
>
> Note that this is early July and that juveniles of Arctic-breeding
> shorebirds will not reach us for several weeks. Thus, a Baird's Sandpiper
> at this date would be an adult (very rare), not a scaly-backed juvenile.
>
> Lone shorebirds are difficult to identify, and the grassy habitat chosen
> by this individual was admittedly atypical for a Sanderling, so an error is
> understandable. But it has been two days, so I would have thought that the
> gears of the social media mill would have mulled this grist by now.
>
> Distinguishing rare birds requires thorough familiarity with the common
> species. An identification article in the most recent Birding magazine
> emphasizes this point but unfortunately features a photo that confuses two
> of the most common species (yes, one is Sanderling)! I've pointed this out
> to about a dozen active birders, none of whom was aware of the gaffe. Is it
> only good news that goes viral nowadays?
>
> Shai Mitra
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Black-headed Gull, Conscience Bay, Old Field
It must be at least ten years ago that Doug Futuyma (I think), Peter Scully (I think) and I first found what must be the same individual on the Smithtown Christmas Bird Count. My earliest record in e-bird was from 27 Dec 2008, but I have only submitted but small fraction of my records to e-bird, so I am not sure that was the earliest date. When first found, the bird was already in adult plumage, so if my assumption is correct, this individual is at least 12 years old. Mt memory also says we first found it in nearby Flax Pond. Hugh On Mon, Nov 19, 2018 at 10:53 AM Michael Schrimpf < michael.schri...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi all, > > This morning I found a Black-headed Gull on Conscience Bay, in Old Field > (Setauket). It's a non-breeding adult, and was sticking close to the west > side of the bay, occasionally flying among the groups of ducks. I was > observing from my yard, and unfortunately there isn't anywhere for the > public to park along that part of Old Field Road, though you can park at > Kaltenborn Commons (here > <https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B057'04.5%22N+73%C2%B007'35.7%22W/@40.951244,-73.1271345,159m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.951243!4d-73.126586>) > and walk north along the road. The bay is visible at several points from > the road. Given that the bird seemed willing to move around, it might be > worth keeping an eye on Old Field Point and Frank Melville Park, if it > can't be found on the bay. I wonder if this might be one of the same birds > that was found along that stretch of the North Shore last winter as well...? > > Here is my eBird checklist, with fairly distant photo of the bird: > https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S50049343 > > The remnants of the Bobwhite flock that I had reported on eBird several > times earlier in the summer was there as well, pretending to be rocks :-) > > Michael Schrimpf > Suffolk County > -- > *NYSbirds-L List Info:* > Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm> > Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm> > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> > *Archives:* > The Mail Archive > <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> > Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> > ABA <http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01> > *Please submit your observations to **eBird* > <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>*!* > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Black-headed Gull, Conscience Bay, Old Field
It must be at least ten years ago that Doug Futuyma (I think), Peter Scully (I think) and I first found what must be the same individual on the Smithtown Christmas Bird Count. My earliest record in e-bird was from 27 Dec 2008, but I have only submitted but small fraction of my records to e-bird, so I am not sure that was the earliest date. When first found, the bird was already in adult plumage, so if my assumption is correct, this individual is at least 12 years old. Mt memory also says we first found it in nearby Flax Pond. Hugh On Mon, Nov 19, 2018 at 10:53 AM Michael Schrimpf < michael.schri...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi all, > > This morning I found a Black-headed Gull on Conscience Bay, in Old Field > (Setauket). It's a non-breeding adult, and was sticking close to the west > side of the bay, occasionally flying among the groups of ducks. I was > observing from my yard, and unfortunately there isn't anywhere for the > public to park along that part of Old Field Road, though you can park at > Kaltenborn Commons (here > <https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B057'04.5%22N+73%C2%B007'35.7%22W/@40.951244,-73.1271345,159m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.951243!4d-73.126586>) > and walk north along the road. The bay is visible at several points from > the road. Given that the bird seemed willing to move around, it might be > worth keeping an eye on Old Field Point and Frank Melville Park, if it > can't be found on the bay. I wonder if this might be one of the same birds > that was found along that stretch of the North Shore last winter as well...? > > Here is my eBird checklist, with fairly distant photo of the bird: > https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S50049343 > > The remnants of the Bobwhite flock that I had reported on eBird several > times earlier in the summer was there as well, pretending to be rocks :-) > > Michael Schrimpf > Suffolk County > -- > *NYSbirds-L List Info:* > Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm> > Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm> > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> > *Archives:* > The Mail Archive > <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> > Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> > ABA <http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01> > *Please submit your observations to **eBird* > <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>*!* > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Possible Hammond's Flycatcher, Sunken Meadow SP
Are the photos posted anywhere? On Sat, Nov 17, 2018 at 7:15 PM Jose Ramirez-Garofalo < jose.ramirez.garof...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hmm. Quantitative analysis on those pictures? Who conducted it? > > Curious as to what NYSARC committee members think. Any comments? > > On Sat, Nov 17, 2018 at 6:22 PM Joshua Malbin > wrote: > >> Rounded, blunt primary tips as opposed to Hammond's generally pointed >> ones. Projection not long enough for Hammond's. Molt fits better with Least >> (which molts on winter grounds, whereas Hammond's molts on summer grounds). >> Quantitative analysis of the primary spacing using measurements with imageJ >> (whatever that is) fits Least better than Hammond's (or Dusky, for that >> matter). >> >> On Sat, Nov 17, 2018 at 6:01 PM Jose Ramirez-Garofalo < >> jose.ramirez.garof...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Out of curiosity, what made them so certain it was a Least Flycatcher? >>> >>> On Sat, Nov 17, 2018 at 5:20 PM Joshua Malbin >>> wrote: >>> >>>> I ran it by the boffins on the Facebook Advanced Bird ID forum and they >>>> came down firmly on the side of Least Flycatcher. >>>> >>>> On Fri, Nov 16, 2018 at 11:24 PM Peter Reisfeld >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Just wondering if there has been any expert opinions obtained on the >>>>> identity of the Sunken Meadow empid. Also curious how strongly the >>>>> notched >>>>> tail visible in some photos argues for Hammonds? >>>>> >>>>> Peter >>>>> -- >>>>> >>>>> 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 List Info:* >>>> Welcome and Basics >>>> <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm> >>>> Rules and Information >>>> <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm> >>>> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave >>>> <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> >>>> *Archives:* >>>> The Mail Archive >>>> <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> >>>> Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> >>>> ABA <http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01> >>>> *Please submit your observations to **eBird* >>>> <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>*!* >>>> -- >>>> >>> -- >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >> -- > Sent from my iPhone > -- > *NYSbirds-L List Info:* > Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm> > Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm> > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> > *Archives:* > The Mail Archive > <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> > Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> > ABA <http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01> > *Please submit your observations to **eBird* > <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>*!* > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Possible Hammond's Flycatcher, Sunken Meadow SP
Are the photos posted anywhere? On Sat, Nov 17, 2018 at 7:15 PM Jose Ramirez-Garofalo < jose.ramirez.garof...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hmm. Quantitative analysis on those pictures? Who conducted it? > > Curious as to what NYSARC committee members think. Any comments? > > On Sat, Nov 17, 2018 at 6:22 PM Joshua Malbin > wrote: > >> Rounded, blunt primary tips as opposed to Hammond's generally pointed >> ones. Projection not long enough for Hammond's. Molt fits better with Least >> (which molts on winter grounds, whereas Hammond's molts on summer grounds). >> Quantitative analysis of the primary spacing using measurements with imageJ >> (whatever that is) fits Least better than Hammond's (or Dusky, for that >> matter). >> >> On Sat, Nov 17, 2018 at 6:01 PM Jose Ramirez-Garofalo < >> jose.ramirez.garof...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Out of curiosity, what made them so certain it was a Least Flycatcher? >>> >>> On Sat, Nov 17, 2018 at 5:20 PM Joshua Malbin >>> wrote: >>> >>>> I ran it by the boffins on the Facebook Advanced Bird ID forum and they >>>> came down firmly on the side of Least Flycatcher. >>>> >>>> On Fri, Nov 16, 2018 at 11:24 PM Peter Reisfeld >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Just wondering if there has been any expert opinions obtained on the >>>>> identity of the Sunken Meadow empid. Also curious how strongly the >>>>> notched >>>>> tail visible in some photos argues for Hammonds? >>>>> >>>>> Peter >>>>> -- >>>>> >>>>> 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 List Info:* >>>> Welcome and Basics >>>> <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm> >>>> Rules and Information >>>> <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm> >>>> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave >>>> <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> >>>> *Archives:* >>>> The Mail Archive >>>> <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> >>>> Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> >>>> ABA <http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01> >>>> *Please submit your observations to **eBird* >>>> <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>*!* >>>> -- >>>> >>> -- >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >> -- > Sent from my iPhone > -- > *NYSbirds-L List Info:* > Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm> > Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm> > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> > *Archives:* > The Mail Archive > <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> > Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> > ABA <http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01> > *Please submit your observations to **eBird* > <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>*!* > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Red-necked Phalaropes North Fork LI
I haven't seen this posted on NYSBIRDS. From Rick Kedenburg: There have been at least 3 Red-necked Phalaropes, (Not Red) have been seen all this morning and currently just off the beach between Kenny’s Beach in Southold and as far west as Peconic Dunes Camp. You can access the beach from Kenny’s or from Soundview Dunes County Park just west of their location. Soundview Dunes , known as Bittner’s to us locals, is located along Soundview Ave about half way between Kenny’s and Goldsmith’s Inlet. These birds are not shy as you can get within ten feet of them as you walk along the shore. -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Red-necked Phalaropes North Fork LI
I haven't seen this posted on NYSBIRDS. From Rick Kedenburg: There have been at least 3 Red-necked Phalaropes, (Not Red) have been seen all this morning and currently just off the beach between Kenny’s Beach in Southold and as far west as Peconic Dunes Camp. You can access the beach from Kenny’s or from Soundview Dunes County Park just west of their location. Soundview Dunes , known as Bittner’s to us locals, is located along Soundview Ave about half way between Kenny’s and Goldsmith’s Inlet. These birds are not shy as you can get within ten feet of them as you walk along the shore. -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Fwd: A Mystery of Seabirds, Blown Off Course and Starving - The New York Times
To play Devil's Advocate for a second: Great Shearwater is regular from mid-May to late August off Suffolk County, so their occurrence in Nassau is not really that surprising, and might be explained by something like the improved quality of feeding offshore from Nassau, for which there is some recent evidence. I agree that the shearwater kill requires an explanation, but I remain unconvinced that the birds were significantly off course. Hugh On Sun, Jul 16, 2017 at 8:24 AM, Shaibal Mitra <shaibal.mi...@csi.cuny.edu> wrote: > Hi Dick and all, > > I think it's fair to say that the multi-hundreds of Great Shearwaters > observed from the Nassau County shoreline on 18 June were off course. The > species is entirely absent from this area for years at a time (I'd never > previously seen even one from shore in Nassau in over twenty years), and > the sum total of records over all time is vastly lower the numbers seen in > just a few hours. Thus, their extreme concentration in a small area where > they are ordinarily completely absent requires explanation. The fact that > they were starving explains why many birds died, but alone it doesn't > account for why they were bunched up in the New York Bight, rather than > dispersing over a broader area of nearby waters they typically inhabit. All > else equal, in the absence of food, one would expect widely foraging > pelagic birds either to spread out randomly, or possibly to orient directly > for traditionally productive areas, such as Block Canyon, Georges Bank, > etc.--if they could. Food shortage alone doesn't account for the > unprecedented densities inshore in the New York Bight, unless they were > actively seeking food in this unusual area, with seems very unlikely. I > think they were starving, tried to keep moving, and wound up following a > path of least resistance that brought them to where we encountered them. > > Shai Mitra > Bay Shore > > From: bounce-121659418-3714...@list.cornell.edu [bounce-121659418-3714944@ > list.cornell.edu] on behalf of Richard Veit [rrvei...@gmail.com] > Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2017 3:31 PM > To: Ardith Bondi > Cc: NYSBIRDS; eBirdsnyc > Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: A Mystery of Seabirds, Blown Off Course and > Starving - The New York Times > > i don't see any evidence of birds being "blown off course". Starving, > yes, and this seems likely due to shortage or lack of food, perhaps related > to changing climate. But wrecks of great shearwaters of roughly similar > magnitude have been occurring episodically for years, perhaps moreso in > Massachusetts than on long island > > On Sat, Jul 15, 2017 at 12:12 PM, Ardith Bondi <ard...@earthlink.net > <mailto:ard...@earthlink.net>> wrote: > -- > > 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/ > > -- > > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Fwd: A Mystery of Seabirds, Blown Off Course and Starving - The New York Times
To play Devil's Advocate for a second: Great Shearwater is regular from mid-May to late August off Suffolk County, so their occurrence in Nassau is not really that surprising, and might be explained by something like the improved quality of feeding offshore from Nassau, for which there is some recent evidence. I agree that the shearwater kill requires an explanation, but I remain unconvinced that the birds were significantly off course. Hugh On Sun, Jul 16, 2017 at 8:24 AM, Shaibal Mitra wrote: > Hi Dick and all, > > I think it's fair to say that the multi-hundreds of Great Shearwaters > observed from the Nassau County shoreline on 18 June were off course. The > species is entirely absent from this area for years at a time (I'd never > previously seen even one from shore in Nassau in over twenty years), and > the sum total of records over all time is vastly lower the numbers seen in > just a few hours. Thus, their extreme concentration in a small area where > they are ordinarily completely absent requires explanation. The fact that > they were starving explains why many birds died, but alone it doesn't > account for why they were bunched up in the New York Bight, rather than > dispersing over a broader area of nearby waters they typically inhabit. All > else equal, in the absence of food, one would expect widely foraging > pelagic birds either to spread out randomly, or possibly to orient directly > for traditionally productive areas, such as Block Canyon, Georges Bank, > etc.--if they could. Food shortage alone doesn't account for the > unprecedented densities inshore in the New York Bight, unless they were > actively seeking food in this unusual area, with seems very unlikely. I > think they were starving, tried to keep moving, and wound up following a > path of least resistance that brought them to where we encountered them. > > Shai Mitra > Bay Shore > > From: bounce-121659418-3714...@list.cornell.edu [bounce-121659418-3714944@ > list.cornell.edu] on behalf of Richard Veit [rrvei...@gmail.com] > Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2017 3:31 PM > To: Ardith Bondi > Cc: NYSBIRDS; eBirdsnyc > Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: A Mystery of Seabirds, Blown Off Course and > Starving - The New York Times > > i don't see any evidence of birds being "blown off course". Starving, > yes, and this seems likely due to shortage or lack of food, perhaps related > to changing climate. But wrecks of great shearwaters of roughly similar > magnitude have been occurring episodically for years, perhaps moreso in > Massachusetts than on long island > > On Sat, Jul 15, 2017 at 12:12 PM, Ardith Bondi <mailto:ard...@earthlink.net>> wrote: > -- > > 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/ > > -- > > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Fwd: [NFBirds Report 2930] Townsend's Solitaire (North Fork, LI)
This report was posted this afternoon on North Fork Birds, but it hasn't been posted to NYSBIRDS yet. The sighting was confirmed by Steve Biasetti and John Sep. Good luck if you go! Hugh -- Forwarded message -- From: Aaron Virgin <eastendbir...@gmail.com> Date: Fri, Jan 6, 2017 at 2:35 PM Subject: [NFBirds Report 2930] Townsend's Solitaire (North Fork, LI) To: North Fork Birds <north-fork-bi...@googlegroups.com>, nysbirds-l@cornell.edu I had the great fortune to encounter a TOWNSEND'S SOLITAIRE while birding this afternoon (1/6/17). At approximately 2:00 the bird flew in front of my car and dove into a cedar tree along North Sea Road, Southold, NY. It was observed gleaning snow and cedar berries on both sides of the road, but mainly stuck around *1625 North Sea Road *(bright blue house). The Solitaire was very inconspicuous feeding atop the cedars and perching on nearby utility lines. A quick call to Steve Biasetti and he was also able to view the bird as well. Precise location: 41.075570, -72.451931 Good winter birding! Aaron Virgin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "North Fork Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to north-fork-birds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Fwd: [NFBirds Report 2930] Townsend's Solitaire (North Fork, LI)
This report was posted this afternoon on North Fork Birds, but it hasn't been posted to NYSBIRDS yet. The sighting was confirmed by Steve Biasetti and John Sep. Good luck if you go! Hugh -- Forwarded message -- From: Aaron Virgin Date: Fri, Jan 6, 2017 at 2:35 PM Subject: [NFBirds Report 2930] Townsend's Solitaire (North Fork, LI) To: North Fork Birds , nysbirds-l@cornell.edu I had the great fortune to encounter a TOWNSEND'S SOLITAIRE while birding this afternoon (1/6/17). At approximately 2:00 the bird flew in front of my car and dove into a cedar tree along North Sea Road, Southold, NY. It was observed gleaning snow and cedar berries on both sides of the road, but mainly stuck around *1625 North Sea Road *(bright blue house). The Solitaire was very inconspicuous feeding atop the cedars and perching on nearby utility lines. A quick call to Steve Biasetti and he was also able to view the bird as well. Precise location: 41.075570, -72.451931 Good winter birding! Aaron Virgin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "North Fork Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to north-fork-birds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Glaucous gull at shinnecock
On bar north of inlet. Hugh Sent from my iPhone -- 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] Glaucous gull at shinnecock
On bar north of inlet. Hugh Sent from my iPhone -- 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] Any news on the Pink-footed Goose
Has anybody looked for the Nassau Pink-footed Goose recently? Any recent word on its status? I'll be driving through Nassau tomorrow and would be interested in looking for it. Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Any news on the Pink-footed Goose
Has anybody looked for the Nassau Pink-footed Goose recently? Any recent word on its status? I'll be driving through Nassau tomorrow and would be interested in looking for it. Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Manhattan Empidonax - Inwood Hill Park
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Manhattan Empidonax - Inwood Hill Park
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Re: [nysbirds-l] CP Reservoir Cackling Goose - Yes
Are there two different birds in Central Park? Peter Post posted pictures earlier today that show a Lesser Canada Goose from Central Park. Hugh On Sun, Feb 14, 2016 at 4:08 PM, Alan Drogin wrote: > Cackling Goose was in Central Park Reservoir this afternoon hanging out > with most of the waterfowl at the north end catching some rays. > > Happy Birding > Alan Drogin > -- > > 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/ > > -- > > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] CP Reservoir Cackling Goose - Yes
Are there two different birds in Central Park? Peter Post posted pictures earlier today that show a Lesser Canada Goose from Central Park. Hugh On Sun, Feb 14, 2016 at 4:08 PM, Alan Drogin <dro...@earthlink.net> wrote: > Cackling Goose was in Central Park Reservoir this afternoon hanging out > with most of the waterfowl at the north end catching some rays. > > Happy Birding > Alan Drogin > -- > > 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/ > > -- > > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Franklin's Gulls
Just as an FYI, The appearance of FRANKLIN'S GULLS seems to be a widespread occurrence. We have already had two FRANKLIN'S GULLS in Washington DC this morning (the first in 5 or more years), and 4 at Ocean City, MD. Can Cave Swallows be far behind? Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Franklin's Gulls
Just as an FYI, The appearance of FRANKLIN'S GULLS seems to be a widespread occurrence. We have already had two FRANKLIN'S GULLS in Washington DC this morning (the first in 5 or more years), and 4 at Ocean City, MD. Can Cave Swallows be far behind? Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Save the Date --December 19 --for the Montauk CBC
Hi Karen, Right now it is looking 50-50 on me coming to the count. I drive to Florida on Tuesday after the counts and am not sure I want to do 1000 miles of driving the weekend before. Hugh On Thu, Oct 8, 2015 at 2:18 PM, Karen Rubinstein wrote: > With the leaves already turning it's not too early to start thinking about > Christmas Counts in December. > > The Montauk Count, one of the oldest and most productive counts in New > York State, will be taking place on Saturday, *December 19th*. In > addition to some exciting finds and high count numbers, counters can look > forward to a tasty and fun compilation dinner at the Ashawagh Hall in > Springs. > > If you are interested in participating or have questions, please mark your > calendar and let one of the compilers know. Also if the drive out or back > is a concern, we might be able to help with overnight accommodation. > > Karen Rubinstein karr...@gmail.com > Angus Wilson oceanwander...@gmail.com > > -- > *NYSbirds-L List Info:* > Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> > Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> > *Archives:* > The Mail Archive > <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> > Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> > BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> > *Please submit your observations to **eBird* > <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>*!* > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Save the Date --December 19 --for the Montauk CBC
Hi Karen, Right now it is looking 50-50 on me coming to the count. I drive to Florida on Tuesday after the counts and am not sure I want to do 1000 miles of driving the weekend before. Hugh On Thu, Oct 8, 2015 at 2:18 PM, Karen Rubinstein <karr...@gmail.com> wrote: > With the leaves already turning it's not too early to start thinking about > Christmas Counts in December. > > The Montauk Count, one of the oldest and most productive counts in New > York State, will be taking place on Saturday, *December 19th*. In > addition to some exciting finds and high count numbers, counters can look > forward to a tasty and fun compilation dinner at the Ashawagh Hall in > Springs. > > If you are interested in participating or have questions, please mark your > calendar and let one of the compilers know. Also if the drive out or back > is a concern, we might be able to help with overnight accommodation. > > Karen Rubinstein karr...@gmail.com > Angus Wilson oceanwander...@gmail.com > > -- > *NYSbirds-L List Info:* > Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> > Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> > *Archives:* > The Mail Archive > <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> > Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> > BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> > *Please submit your observations to **eBird* > <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>*!* > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Pelagic Trip Results?
Has anyone posted a trip list from the recent pelagic trip yet? Did I miss it? If not, could someone do so, please? Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Pelagic Trip Results?
Has anyone posted a trip list from the recent pelagic trip yet? Did I miss it? If not, could someone do so, please? Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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/ --
Re: [ebirdsnyc] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Nightjar in Bryant Park NYC
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Female Rose Breasted Grosbeak
To further support the over-wintering hypothesis, we would predict that if this were a migrant, there would currently be a spate of records along the Gulf Coast. Checking e-bird, there are exactly two March 2015 records for the species, with none in the Caribbean. Hugh On Sat, Mar 14, 2015 at 12:41 AM, Joe DiCostanzo wrote: > As Gabriel Willow and Tom Fiore have already pointed out, given the > proximity of the New York Botanical Garden to the Bronx Zoo where a female > Rose-breasted Grosbeak was reported on December 28 and February 17, this is > far more likely to be that same individual than an early arrival from the > species’ Neotropical wintering area. Though extremely rare in winter > locally, the species is not unprecedented at that season. I found an > immature male Rose-breasted in the southern part of the Botanical Garden, > across the road from the Bronx Zoo on the CBC 32 years ago on December 26, > 1982. In the species account in *Bull’s Birds of New York State* (1998), > Bob McKinney reports : “… there are many CBC reports and many other records > of individuals persisting for several weeks or longer with food available > at feeders.” In his earlier *Birds of New York State* (1974), John Bull > says the species has been recorded during the winter months, but that he > wondered about the possibility of confusion with Black-headed Grosbeak. > However, he does cite two mid-winter undoubted occurrences: 1) a bird at a > feeder in Dunkirk, December 1965 to late January 1966, seen by many, and 2) > a male filmed at a feeder in Poughkeepsie December 25, 1966 to January 12, > 1967. In some neighboring states, Dick Veit and Wayne Peterson in Birds of > Massachusetts (1993) record a handful of winter records and a few early > March records [also likely to be over-wintering birds]; and Joan Walsh, et > al. in *Birds of New Jersey* (1999) after reporting four CBC records > state: “There are also a few mid-winter reports, mainly of birds appearing > at feeders.” > > > > While the above records show that the species has overwintered in the > Northeast on rare occasions, it is truly remarkable that this individual > apparently managed the feat in the at times brutally cold and snowy winter > we have just gone through! > > > > Joe DiCostanzo > > www.greatgullisland.org > > www.inwoodbirder.blogspot.com > > > > *From:* bounce-118934956-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto: > bounce-118934956-3714...@list.cornell.edu] *On Behalf Of *Sharron Crocker > *Sent:* Friday, March 13, 2015 6:37 PM > *To:* Birds - nysbirds-l@cornell.edu > *Subject:* [nysbirds-l] Female Rose Breasted Grosbeak > > > > > I've been told that this is an early sighting. New York Botanical Garden, > Bronx, NY, Thursday 3/12/15 around 2:00 at the swamp (Mitsubishi Wetlands) > ... > > Sharron Crocker > > NYC > > -- > > Sharron Lee Crocker > > *Visit my website a*t: UntamedNewYork.com > > -- > > *NYSbirds-L List Info:* > > Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> > > Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> > > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> > > *Archives:* > > The Mail Archive > <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> > > Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> > > BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> > > *Please submit your observations to **eBird* > <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>*!* > > -- > -- > *NYSbirds-L List Info:* > Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> > Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> > *Archives:* > The Mail Archive > <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> > Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> > BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> > *Please submit your observations to **eBird* > <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>*!* > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Female Rose Breasted Grosbeak
To further support the over-wintering hypothesis, we would predict that if this were a migrant, there would currently be a spate of records along the Gulf Coast. Checking e-bird, there are exactly two March 2015 records for the species, with none in the Caribbean. Hugh On Sat, Mar 14, 2015 at 12:41 AM, Joe DiCostanzo jdic...@nyc.rr.com wrote: As Gabriel Willow and Tom Fiore have already pointed out, given the proximity of the New York Botanical Garden to the Bronx Zoo where a female Rose-breasted Grosbeak was reported on December 28 and February 17, this is far more likely to be that same individual than an early arrival from the species’ Neotropical wintering area. Though extremely rare in winter locally, the species is not unprecedented at that season. I found an immature male Rose-breasted in the southern part of the Botanical Garden, across the road from the Bronx Zoo on the CBC 32 years ago on December 26, 1982. In the species account in *Bull’s Birds of New York State* (1998), Bob McKinney reports : “… there are many CBC reports and many other records of individuals persisting for several weeks or longer with food available at feeders.” In his earlier *Birds of New York State* (1974), John Bull says the species has been recorded during the winter months, but that he wondered about the possibility of confusion with Black-headed Grosbeak. However, he does cite two mid-winter undoubted occurrences: 1) a bird at a feeder in Dunkirk, December 1965 to late January 1966, seen by many, and 2) a male filmed at a feeder in Poughkeepsie December 25, 1966 to January 12, 1967. In some neighboring states, Dick Veit and Wayne Peterson in Birds of Massachusetts (1993) record a handful of winter records and a few early March records [also likely to be over-wintering birds]; and Joan Walsh, et al. in *Birds of New Jersey* (1999) after reporting four CBC records state: “There are also a few mid-winter reports, mainly of birds appearing at feeders.” While the above records show that the species has overwintered in the Northeast on rare occasions, it is truly remarkable that this individual apparently managed the feat in the at times brutally cold and snowy winter we have just gone through! Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org www.inwoodbirder.blogspot.com *From:* bounce-118934956-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto: bounce-118934956-3714...@list.cornell.edu] *On Behalf Of *Sharron Crocker *Sent:* Friday, March 13, 2015 6:37 PM *To:* Birds - nysbirds-l@cornell.edu *Subject:* [nysbirds-l] Female Rose Breasted Grosbeak I've been told that this is an early sighting. New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY, Thursday 3/12/15 around 2:00 at the swamp (Mitsubishi Wetlands) ... Sharron Crocker NYC -- Sharron Lee Crocker *Visit my website a*t: UntamedNewYork.com -- *NYSbirds-L List Info:* Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Rules and Information http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Subscribe, Configuration and Leave http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm *Archives:* The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html Surfbirds http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L BirdingOnThe.Net http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html *Please submit your observations to **eBird* http://ebird.org/content/ebird/*!* -- -- *NYSbirds-L List Info:* Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Rules and Information http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Subscribe, Configuration and Leave http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm *Archives:* The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html Surfbirds http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L BirdingOnThe.Net http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html *Please submit your observations to **eBird* http://ebird.org/content/ebird/*!* -- -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Cassins/Couches survival chances?
My memory of Tyrannus biology is that all members of the genus become mostly or partly frugivorous during winter, and simply supplement their diet with insects when available. So, their survival in NYC may depend more on the availability of small fruits, for which they are competing with the many Robins and Starlings, than on the availability of insects. Hugh On Wed, Jan 7, 2015 at 10:40 PM, Orhan Birol wrote: > On Sunday I observed both. > The Cassins was flycatching nonstop for the 10 minutes I was there. > I think the row of low evergreens(boxwood?) on the west side of the > community gardens and plenty of shelter in the gardens, may protect it from > the cold. > The Couches also has enough shelter in enclosed gardens, structures etc. > The 10 minutes I was there, it called nonstop but never fed. > I have no idea if the insects both feed on will survive tonight. > Any thoughts? > Orhan Birol > Shelter Island > -- > *NYSbirds-L List Info:* > Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> > Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> > *Archives:* > The Mail Archive > <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> > Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> > BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> > *Please submit your observations to **eBird* > <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>*!* > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Cassins/Couches survival chances?
My memory of Tyrannus biology is that all members of the genus become mostly or partly frugivorous during winter, and simply supplement their diet with insects when available. So, their survival in NYC may depend more on the availability of small fruits, for which they are competing with the many Robins and Starlings, than on the availability of insects. Hugh On Wed, Jan 7, 2015 at 10:40 PM, Orhan Birol orhanbir...@gmail.com wrote: On Sunday I observed both. The Cassins was flycatching nonstop for the 10 minutes I was there. I think the row of low evergreens(boxwood?) on the west side of the community gardens and plenty of shelter in the gardens, may protect it from the cold. The Couches also has enough shelter in enclosed gardens, structures etc. The 10 minutes I was there, it called nonstop but never fed. I have no idea if the insects both feed on will survive tonight. Any thoughts? Orhan Birol Shelter Island -- *NYSbirds-L List Info:* Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Rules and Information http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Subscribe, Configuration and Leave http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm *Archives:* The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html Surfbirds http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L BirdingOnThe.Net http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html *Please submit your observations to **eBird* http://ebird.org/content/ebird/*!* -- -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Couch's Kingbird in AM Today
For the record, the COUCH'S KINGBIRD was not seen until it appeared at the corner of Jane St and Washington St at 9:52 this morning. It flew in from the southeast and then remained along Washington Street until 10:33. It left in the same direction from which it flew in. Before we located the bird, many of us who were there exchanged cell phone numbers, and then went out on patrols of the neighborhood. Most birders remained along the east side of Washington. The bird was found by me when I wandered away from the group. At that point, there were several parties scouting the neighborhood. I personally texted 6 people when the bird appeared, all of whom got to see it. I guess the point is that it worked well to have everybody networked while waiting for the bird, so don't be afraid to organize the group. There were at least 2 COMMON RAVENS flying about the neighborhood as well and they were seen at least three times between about 9 and 10:30 from about 4 blocks south of the Jane to perhaps 6 blocks north, each time flying towards the river. Aside from seeing the bird, it was great to see many NY birders I hadn't seen since I moved to Washington including Pete Dorosh, Rich Guthrie, Dave LaMagna and Mickey Cashman. I also met many young birders, all of whom have agreed to participate in the Montauk and Sagaponack Christmas Bird Counts next year.[?] Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Couch's Kingbird in AM Today
For the record, the COUCH'S KINGBIRD was not seen until it appeared at the corner of Jane St and Washington St at 9:52 this morning. It flew in from the southeast and then remained along Washington Street until 10:33. It left in the same direction from which it flew in. Before we located the bird, many of us who were there exchanged cell phone numbers, and then went out on patrols of the neighborhood. Most birders remained along the east side of Washington. The bird was found by me when I wandered away from the group. At that point, there were several parties scouting the neighborhood. I personally texted 6 people when the bird appeared, all of whom got to see it. I guess the point is that it worked well to have everybody networked while waiting for the bird, so don't be afraid to organize the group. There were at least 2 COMMON RAVENS flying about the neighborhood as well and they were seen at least three times between about 9 and 10:30 from about 4 blocks south of the Jane to perhaps 6 blocks north, each time flying towards the river. Aside from seeing the bird, it was great to see many NY birders I hadn't seen since I moved to Washington including Pete Dorosh, Rich Guthrie, Dave LaMagna and Mickey Cashman. I also met many young birders, all of whom have agreed to participate in the Montauk and Sagaponack Christmas Bird Counts next year.[?] Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] CAKI continues
The Cassin's Kingbird appeared suddenly from the north at 11:25 in the community gardens. It is currently in the picnic area. -- 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] CAKI continues
The Cassin's Kingbird appeared suddenly from the north at 11:25 in the community gardens. It is currently in the picnic area. -- 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] Wilson's Warbler in Queens
I noticed on ebird that a Wilson's Warbler was reported from Queens this past weekend as the eastern race. I'm wondering how that determination was made, and suggest that if it was merely presumed to be the eastern race, then the observers or the editors might want to list it as a Wilson's Warbler unassigned to race. My hunch is that many, and perhaps all, of the late fall/early winter Wilson's Warblers in the east may be of western provenance. Nevertheless, it is a wonderful find. Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Wilson's Warbler in Queens
I noticed on ebird that a Wilson's Warbler was reported from Queens this past weekend as the eastern race. I'm wondering how that determination was made, and suggest that if it was merely presumed to be the eastern race, then the observers or the editors might want to list it as a Wilson's Warbler unassigned to race. My hunch is that many, and perhaps all, of the late fall/early winter Wilson's Warblers in the east may be of western provenance. Nevertheless, it is a wonderful find. Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Monk Parakeets in the Bronx
HI Michael & NY Birders, There have been a few reports from that area in 2014, but it would be great if you e-birded it, as there are only 11 e-bird reports for Monk Parakeet in the Bronx this year, and I don't think any are recent. Hugh On Wed, Nov 12, 2014 at 8:19 PM, Michael Britt wrote: > I apologize, if this is already well-known. I had a few stops in Yonkers > and the Bronx today...at 3:36PM, three Monk Parakeets zoomed over the Cross > Bronx Expressway, near Exit 4B (Rosedale Ave.). Makes sense with the NJ > stronghold directly across the Hudson... > > Mike Britt > Bayonne, NJ > -- > *NYSbirds-L List Info:* > Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> > Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> > *Archives:* > The Mail Archive > <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> > Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> > BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> > *Please submit your observations to **eBird* > <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>*!* > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Monk Parakeets in the Bronx
HI Michael NY Birders, There have been a few reports from that area in 2014, but it would be great if you e-birded it, as there are only 11 e-bird reports for Monk Parakeet in the Bronx this year, and I don't think any are recent. Hugh On Wed, Nov 12, 2014 at 8:19 PM, Michael Britt sootysh...@gmail.com wrote: I apologize, if this is already well-known. I had a few stops in Yonkers and the Bronx today...at 3:36PM, three Monk Parakeets zoomed over the Cross Bronx Expressway, near Exit 4B (Rosedale Ave.). Makes sense with the NJ stronghold directly across the Hudson... Mike Britt Bayonne, NJ -- *NYSbirds-L List Info:* Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Rules and Information http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Subscribe, Configuration and Leave http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm *Archives:* The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html Surfbirds http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L BirdingOnThe.Net http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html *Please submit your observations to **eBird* http://ebird.org/content/ebird/*!* -- -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Prospect Park Empid
If the images are true to what the bird displayed bird in the field, then the thin, tiny, mostly dark bill, the slight crest and the long primary projection are all supportive of Hammond's and would seem to not support Least. Were other photos taken? Did the bird vocalize? I'm looking forward to hearing more about this bird, even if I myself will not get to see it. Hugh On Sun, Nov 2, 2014 at 8:26 PM, Sean Sime wrote: > I received a text mid afternoon from Rob Jett about an Empidonax > flycatcher on Lookout Hill in Prospect Park. As soon as the text came > through another came saying the bird was no longer in view. After 4pm the > bird was refound and I stopped by and was able to get some marginal > photographs in the 10-15 minutes or so before it was too dark to > photograph. > > The images can be seen at this link; > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/103866258@N08/sets/72157649094397622/ > > In the field the bird seemed kinglet like and small. The bill appeared > almost completely dark and very short and thin. The eyering was broader > behind the eye, but not incredibly so. > In certain light the head was quite gray and offset against a more > greenish back. In other light the bird seemed monotone. The breast seemed > "dirty" on the sides of the chest with yellow tones beneath. > > The discussion between Least and possible Hammond's came into play as well > as another western empid. The ID was left at empid sp. I will try to add > some images to the album, but unfortunately, they will all be at this > distance and of this (lack of) quality. > > Good birding, > > Sean Sime > Brooklyn, NY > > > -- > *NYSbirds-L List Info:* > Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> > Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> > *Archives:* > The Mail Archive > <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> > Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> > BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> > *Please submit your observations to **eBird* > <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>*!* > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Prospect Park Empid
If the images are true to what the bird displayed bird in the field, then the thin, tiny, mostly dark bill, the slight crest and the long primary projection are all supportive of Hammond's and would seem to not support Least. Were other photos taken? Did the bird vocalize? I'm looking forward to hearing more about this bird, even if I myself will not get to see it. Hugh On Sun, Nov 2, 2014 at 8:26 PM, Sean Sime s...@seansime.com wrote: I received a text mid afternoon from Rob Jett about an Empidonax flycatcher on Lookout Hill in Prospect Park. As soon as the text came through another came saying the bird was no longer in view. After 4pm the bird was refound and I stopped by and was able to get some marginal photographs in the 10-15 minutes or so before it was too dark to photograph. The images can be seen at this link; https://www.flickr.com/photos/103866258@N08/sets/72157649094397622/ In the field the bird seemed kinglet like and small. The bill appeared almost completely dark and very short and thin. The eyering was broader behind the eye, but not incredibly so. In certain light the head was quite gray and offset against a more greenish back. In other light the bird seemed monotone. The breast seemed dirty on the sides of the chest with yellow tones beneath. The discussion between Least and possible Hammond's came into play as well as another western empid. The ID was left at empid sp. I will try to add some images to the album, but unfortunately, they will all be at this distance and of this (lack of) quality. Good birding, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY -- *NYSbirds-L List Info:* Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Rules and Information http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Subscribe, Configuration and Leave http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm *Archives:* The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html Surfbirds http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L BirdingOnThe.Net http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html *Please submit your observations to **eBird* http://ebird.org/content/ebird/*!* -- -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Other summering Little Gulls
Hooray. This is very exciting. Wish I were going to be there. Now If I can just get NPS to become similarly enlightened, I might be able to find Semi Plover in DC and bring my shorebird list to 7! ;) Hugh On Tue, Aug 12, 2014 at 7:48 AM, Grover, Bob wrote: > Hi Hugh, > > Actually, there are plans to do just that this fall at Smith Point County > Park as part of the Fire Island to Moriches Inlet (FIMI) project. There > was a collaborative design effort between the Corps of Engineers, US Fish > and Wildlife, the DEC, and Suffolk County to design into the project > significant areas of shorebird habitat. I am pretty excited to see the > finished product.. > > Bob > > > > > > > > *From:* Hugh McGuinness [mailto:hdmcguinn...@gmail.com] > *Sent:* Tuesday, August 12, 2014 7:41 AM > *To:* Grover, Bob > *Cc:* syschiff; NYSBIRDS_L > *Subject:* Re: [nysbirds-l] Other summering Little Gulls > > > > Bob et al, > > Do you think this kind of habitat can be manufactured with heavy > equipment? I remember many years ago a prospective homeowner bulldozed the > back-dune along Dune Road in Quogue. That first summer that shallow scrape > filled with fresh water and it was the only time I have ever seen Baird's > Sandpiper at Shinnecock. THere were many other uncommon species as well. As > the scrape slowly filled in with Spartina, it became less used by > sandpipers over the years, but still good birds were to be found for > several years--a spring Stilt Sandpiper comes to mind. Ever since this > experience, I have often thought that a bird-minded, government-sponsored, > environmental conservation organization could create great bird habitat if > it chose to do so because, of say, people pressuring them to do so. > > Hugh > > > > On Tue, Aug 12, 2014 at 7:26 AM, Grover, Bob wrote: > > Sy, et al., > > I don’t believe that is entirely accurate. First, there was no breach. > There was a large bypass shoal that had been forming offshore for many > months. As is often the case, it had a crescent shape. During a minor > coastal storm, the entire shoal migrated onshore as a swash bar and welded > itself to the beach, enclosing a large coastal pond. This is a common > event around tidal inlets and the process through which sediment is > bypassed, but the magnitude of this bar was unusual. As Sy noted, the > shorebirding was outstanding, and not just shorebirds, as it afforded me my > lifer Yellow Rail (the habitat and birds it attracted were all nicely > chronicled by Ken Feustel in *The Kingbird*). Anyway, overtime, the bar > continued naturally to migrate shoreward, slowly shrinking the pond, until > it disappeared altogether. There was no interference by park or other > personnel. Rather, it was a wonderful opportunity to study the ephemeral > nature of coastal sedimentary features. There is plenty of blame to go > around in the destruction of habitat, but this is not one of those cases. > > Bob Grover > > > > > > *From:* bounce-117712640-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto: > bounce-117712640-3714...@list.cornell.edu] *On Behalf Of *syschiff > > > *Sent:* Monday, August 11, 2014 2:02 PM > *To:* NYSBIRDS_L > *Subject:* [nysbirds-l] Other summering Little Gulls > > > > Little Gulls in the summer on Long Island. > > > > In the early 90's storms had breached Cedar Beach leaving large pools > between the sand beach and the dunes. In late July 1990, 8 summering > Bonaparte's Gulls were joined for an extended period by a Little Gull in > plumage similar to the current bird. > > > > The easy access birding there produced Godwits, Whimbrel, Stints and loads > of the more common shorebirds. Until the park personnel closed the breach > because of water flowing through the widening gap and the rip currents that > were produced, this was the best shore birding location on Long Island. > > > > Sy Schiff > > > > -- > > *NYSbirds-L List Info:* > > Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> > > Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> > > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> > > *Archives:* > > The Mail Archive > <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> > > Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> > > BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> > > *Please submit your observations to **eBird* > <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>*!* > > -- > > > -- > > This communic
Re: [nysbirds-l] Other summering Little Gulls
Bob et al, Do you think this kind of habitat can be manufactured with heavy equipment? I remember many years ago a prospective homeowner bulldozed the back-dune along Dune Road in Quogue. That first summer that shallow scrape filled with fresh water and it was the only time I have ever seen Baird's Sandpiper at Shinnecock. THere were many other uncommon species as well. As the scrape slowly filled in with Spartina, it became less used by sandpipers over the years, but still good birds were to be found for several years--a spring Stilt Sandpiper comes to mind. Ever since this experience, I have often thought that a bird-minded, government-sponsored, environmental conservation organization could create great bird habitat if it chose to do so because, of say, people pressuring them to do so. Hugh On Tue, Aug 12, 2014 at 7:26 AM, Grover, Bob wrote: > Sy, et al., > > I don’t believe that is entirely accurate. First, there was no breach. > There was a large bypass shoal that had been forming offshore for many > months. As is often the case, it had a crescent shape. During a minor > coastal storm, the entire shoal migrated onshore as a swash bar and welded > itself to the beach, enclosing a large coastal pond. This is a common > event around tidal inlets and the process through which sediment is > bypassed, but the magnitude of this bar was unusual. As Sy noted, the > shorebirding was outstanding, and not just shorebirds, as it afforded me my > lifer Yellow Rail (the habitat and birds it attracted were all nicely > chronicled by Ken Feustel in *The Kingbird*). Anyway, overtime, the bar > continued naturally to migrate shoreward, slowly shrinking the pond, until > it disappeared altogether. There was no interference by park or other > personnel. Rather, it was a wonderful opportunity to study the ephemeral > nature of coastal sedimentary features. There is plenty of blame to go > around in the destruction of habitat, but this is not one of those cases. > > Bob Grover > > > > > > *From:* bounce-117712640-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto: > bounce-117712640-3714...@list.cornell.edu] *On Behalf Of *syschiff > > *Sent:* Monday, August 11, 2014 2:02 PM > *To:* NYSBIRDS_L > *Subject:* [nysbirds-l] Other summering Little Gulls > > > > Little Gulls in the summer on Long Island. > > > > In the early 90's storms had breached Cedar Beach leaving large pools > between the sand beach and the dunes. In late July 1990, 8 summering > Bonaparte's Gulls were joined for an extended period by a Little Gull in > plumage similar to the current bird. > > > > The easy access birding there produced Godwits, Whimbrel, Stints and loads > of the more common shorebirds. Until the park personnel closed the breach > because of water flowing through the widening gap and the rip currents that > were produced, this was the best shore birding location on Long Island. > > > > Sy Schiff > > > > -- > > *NYSbirds-L List Info:* > > Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> > > Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> > > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> > > *Archives:* > > The Mail Archive > <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> > > Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> > > BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> > > *Please submit your observations to **eBird* > <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>*!* > > -- > > -- > This communication and any attachments are intended only for the use of > the individual or entity named as the addressee. It may contain information > which is privileged and/or confidential under applicable law. If you are > not the intended recipient or such recipient's employee or agent, you are > hereby notified that any dissemination, copy or disclosure of this > communication is strictly prohibited and to notify the sender immediately. > -- > *NYSbirds-L List Info:* > Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> > Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> > *Archives:* > The Mail Archive > <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> > Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> > BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> > *Please submit your observations to **eBird* > <h
Re: [nysbirds-l] Other summering Little Gulls
Bob et al, Do you think this kind of habitat can be manufactured with heavy equipment? I remember many years ago a prospective homeowner bulldozed the back-dune along Dune Road in Quogue. That first summer that shallow scrape filled with fresh water and it was the only time I have ever seen Baird's Sandpiper at Shinnecock. THere were many other uncommon species as well. As the scrape slowly filled in with Spartina, it became less used by sandpipers over the years, but still good birds were to be found for several years--a spring Stilt Sandpiper comes to mind. Ever since this experience, I have often thought that a bird-minded, government-sponsored, environmental conservation organization could create great bird habitat if it chose to do so because, of say, people pressuring them to do so. Hugh On Tue, Aug 12, 2014 at 7:26 AM, Grover, Bob rgro...@gpinet.com wrote: Sy, et al., I don’t believe that is entirely accurate. First, there was no breach. There was a large bypass shoal that had been forming offshore for many months. As is often the case, it had a crescent shape. During a minor coastal storm, the entire shoal migrated onshore as a swash bar and welded itself to the beach, enclosing a large coastal pond. This is a common event around tidal inlets and the process through which sediment is bypassed, but the magnitude of this bar was unusual. As Sy noted, the shorebirding was outstanding, and not just shorebirds, as it afforded me my lifer Yellow Rail (the habitat and birds it attracted were all nicely chronicled by Ken Feustel in *The Kingbird*). Anyway, overtime, the bar continued naturally to migrate shoreward, slowly shrinking the pond, until it disappeared altogether. There was no interference by park or other personnel. Rather, it was a wonderful opportunity to study the ephemeral nature of coastal sedimentary features. There is plenty of blame to go around in the destruction of habitat, but this is not one of those cases. Bob Grover *From:* bounce-117712640-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto: bounce-117712640-3714...@list.cornell.edu] *On Behalf Of *syschiff *Sent:* Monday, August 11, 2014 2:02 PM *To:* NYSBIRDS_L *Subject:* [nysbirds-l] Other summering Little Gulls Little Gulls in the summer on Long Island. In the early 90's storms had breached Cedar Beach leaving large pools between the sand beach and the dunes. In late July 1990, 8 summering Bonaparte's Gulls were joined for an extended period by a Little Gull in plumage similar to the current bird. The easy access birding there produced Godwits, Whimbrel, Stints and loads of the more common shorebirds. Until the park personnel closed the breach because of water flowing through the widening gap and the rip currents that were produced, this was the best shore birding location on Long Island. Sy Schiff -- *NYSbirds-L List Info:* Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Rules and Information http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Subscribe, Configuration and Leave http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm *Archives:* The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html Surfbirds http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L BirdingOnThe.Net http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html *Please submit your observations to **eBird* http://ebird.org/content/ebird/*!* -- -- This communication and any attachments are intended only for the use of the individual or entity named as the addressee. It may contain information which is privileged and/or confidential under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or such recipient's employee or agent, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, copy or disclosure of this communication is strictly prohibited and to notify the sender immediately. -- *NYSbirds-L List Info:* Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Rules and Information http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Subscribe, Configuration and Leave http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm *Archives:* The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html Surfbirds http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L BirdingOnThe.Net http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html *Please submit your observations to **eBird* http://ebird.org/content/ebird/*!* -- -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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
Re: [nysbirds-l] Other summering Little Gulls
Hooray. This is very exciting. Wish I were going to be there. Now If I can just get NPS to become similarly enlightened, I might be able to find Semi Plover in DC and bring my shorebird list to 7! ;) Hugh On Tue, Aug 12, 2014 at 7:48 AM, Grover, Bob rgro...@gpinet.com wrote: Hi Hugh, Actually, there are plans to do just that this fall at Smith Point County Park as part of the Fire Island to Moriches Inlet (FIMI) project. There was a collaborative design effort between the Corps of Engineers, US Fish and Wildlife, the DEC, and Suffolk County to design into the project significant areas of shorebird habitat. I am pretty excited to see the finished product.. Bob *From:* Hugh McGuinness [mailto:hdmcguinn...@gmail.com] *Sent:* Tuesday, August 12, 2014 7:41 AM *To:* Grover, Bob *Cc:* syschiff; NYSBIRDS_L *Subject:* Re: [nysbirds-l] Other summering Little Gulls Bob et al, Do you think this kind of habitat can be manufactured with heavy equipment? I remember many years ago a prospective homeowner bulldozed the back-dune along Dune Road in Quogue. That first summer that shallow scrape filled with fresh water and it was the only time I have ever seen Baird's Sandpiper at Shinnecock. THere were many other uncommon species as well. As the scrape slowly filled in with Spartina, it became less used by sandpipers over the years, but still good birds were to be found for several years--a spring Stilt Sandpiper comes to mind. Ever since this experience, I have often thought that a bird-minded, government-sponsored, environmental conservation organization could create great bird habitat if it chose to do so because, of say, people pressuring them to do so. Hugh On Tue, Aug 12, 2014 at 7:26 AM, Grover, Bob rgro...@gpinet.com wrote: Sy, et al., I don’t believe that is entirely accurate. First, there was no breach. There was a large bypass shoal that had been forming offshore for many months. As is often the case, it had a crescent shape. During a minor coastal storm, the entire shoal migrated onshore as a swash bar and welded itself to the beach, enclosing a large coastal pond. This is a common event around tidal inlets and the process through which sediment is bypassed, but the magnitude of this bar was unusual. As Sy noted, the shorebirding was outstanding, and not just shorebirds, as it afforded me my lifer Yellow Rail (the habitat and birds it attracted were all nicely chronicled by Ken Feustel in *The Kingbird*). Anyway, overtime, the bar continued naturally to migrate shoreward, slowly shrinking the pond, until it disappeared altogether. There was no interference by park or other personnel. Rather, it was a wonderful opportunity to study the ephemeral nature of coastal sedimentary features. There is plenty of blame to go around in the destruction of habitat, but this is not one of those cases. Bob Grover *From:* bounce-117712640-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto: bounce-117712640-3714...@list.cornell.edu] *On Behalf Of *syschiff *Sent:* Monday, August 11, 2014 2:02 PM *To:* NYSBIRDS_L *Subject:* [nysbirds-l] Other summering Little Gulls Little Gulls in the summer on Long Island. In the early 90's storms had breached Cedar Beach leaving large pools between the sand beach and the dunes. In late July 1990, 8 summering Bonaparte's Gulls were joined for an extended period by a Little Gull in plumage similar to the current bird. The easy access birding there produced Godwits, Whimbrel, Stints and loads of the more common shorebirds. Until the park personnel closed the breach because of water flowing through the widening gap and the rip currents that were produced, this was the best shore birding location on Long Island. Sy Schiff -- *NYSbirds-L List Info:* Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Rules and Information http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Subscribe, Configuration and Leave http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm *Archives:* The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html Surfbirds http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L BirdingOnThe.Net http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html *Please submit your observations to **eBird* http://ebird.org/content/ebird/*!* -- -- This communication and any attachments are intended only for the use of the individual or entity named as the addressee. It may contain information which is privileged and/or confidential under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or such recipient's employee or agent, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, copy or disclosure of this communication is strictly prohibited and to notify the sender immediately. -- *NYSbirds-L List Info:* Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Rules and Information
Re: [nysbirds-l] Shorebird hot spots
Argh! Say it ain't so. I didn't know about this sad story, I had just assumed nobody went in there anymore. That place was fantastic. Hugh On Mon, Aug 4, 2014 at 10:09 AM, wrote: > One superb shorebird spot that disappeared in one day was Oak Beach > Marsh. This was technically-speaking a "seche," a very shallow pan of > rainwater of maybe an acre in extent that gradually dried and was > replenished only when it rained again (or perhaps in a very high > tide). The bottom was a thin film of mud that was evidently full of > good things to eat, and is was insulated from all but the very highest > storm tides. At high tide in the right season it was covered with > shorebirds. I had over 30 species of shorebirds there over several > years In the 1970s, including Ruff, Curlew Sandpiper, Marbled Godwit > etc. > This shallow pool was located on the salt marsh on the bay side > of the Ocean Parkway opposite what is now called Overlook Beach (on > the Jones Beach-to-Captree strip on Long Island). > It all came to an end one afternoon in the 1980s when the > mosquito control people, in their wisdom, ditched it and opened it to > the tides. Now it is just an ordinary stretch of salt march with a > Least Sandpiper and a Pectoral or two. > Bob Paxton > > > -- > > 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/ > > -- > > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Mecox Inlet (Suffolk County), August 3rd
The Red-necked Grebe was still present on Aug 1. Hugh On Sun, Aug 3, 2014 at 11:14 PM, Donna Schulman wrote: > I spent 2.5 hours birding Mecox Inlet (Suffolk County) this gray, drizzly > morning, and, as Hugh said earlier this week, shorebird numbers have > increased. I also saw more terns, both in species and numbers than I have > all summer: Common, Forster's, Least, and one BLACK TERN. > > The 11 shorebird species viewed included about 150 Sanderlings, 20 Black > Skimmers, including one with a silver band (numbers not legible in > photographs unfortunately), and at least 8 immature Piping Plovers (pretty > good considering I only saw 2 pairs of adults earlier in the summer; I was > told by the shorebird monitors that there was an additional breeding pair > further down the beach). > > I did not see the Red-Necked Grebe, which does not mean it was not there. > One good thing about gray, drizzly mornings--less people taking their boats > across the bay and parking on the flats. One not so good thing--more people > walking their dogs off leash, despite the 'no dogs after 9am' sign. > > Donna > *---* > > > > > *Donna L. SchulmanForest Hills, NY queensgir...@gmail.com > * > > > * <http://www.flickr.com/photos/queensgirl>* > > > On Wed, Jul 30, 2014 at 12:44 PM, Hugh McGuinness > wrote: > >> The cut at Mecox Bay (Suffolk Co.) was opened recently, and even though >> it has closed again, there is an extensive flat. Shorebird and tern numbers >> are building. On Monday I saw a WHIMBREL. Today there were two BLACK TERNS. >> The best find of the day today was a RED-NECKED GREBE sleeping in the >> middle of the bay a little east of north from the mud flat. >> >> For those wishing to visit, hassles will be minimized by leaving before >> 8:30 am and arriving after 6 pm. >> >> BTW, dolphins have been close to shore at this spot all week. >> >> Hugh >> >> >> -- >> Hugh McGuinness >> Washington, D.C. >> -- >> *NYSbirds-L List Info:* >> Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> >> Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> >> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave >> <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> >> *Archives:* >> The Mail Archive >> <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> >> Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> >> BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> >> *Please submit your observations to **eBird* >> <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>*!* >> -- >> > > -- > *NYSbirds-L List Info:* > Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> > Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> > *Archives:* > The Mail Archive > <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> > Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> > BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> > *Please submit your observations to **eBird* > <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>*!* > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Mecox Inlet (Suffolk County), August 3rd
The Red-necked Grebe was still present on Aug 1. Hugh On Sun, Aug 3, 2014 at 11:14 PM, Donna Schulman queensgir...@gmail.com wrote: I spent 2.5 hours birding Mecox Inlet (Suffolk County) this gray, drizzly morning, and, as Hugh said earlier this week, shorebird numbers have increased. I also saw more terns, both in species and numbers than I have all summer: Common, Forster's, Least, and one BLACK TERN. The 11 shorebird species viewed included about 150 Sanderlings, 20 Black Skimmers, including one with a silver band (numbers not legible in photographs unfortunately), and at least 8 immature Piping Plovers (pretty good considering I only saw 2 pairs of adults earlier in the summer; I was told by the shorebird monitors that there was an additional breeding pair further down the beach). I did not see the Red-Necked Grebe, which does not mean it was not there. One good thing about gray, drizzly mornings--less people taking their boats across the bay and parking on the flats. One not so good thing--more people walking their dogs off leash, despite the 'no dogs after 9am' sign. Donna *---* *Donna L. SchulmanForest Hills, NY queensgir...@gmail.com queensgir...@gmail.com* * http://www.flickr.com/photos/queensgirl* On Wed, Jul 30, 2014 at 12:44 PM, Hugh McGuinness hdmcguinn...@gmail.com wrote: The cut at Mecox Bay (Suffolk Co.) was opened recently, and even though it has closed again, there is an extensive flat. Shorebird and tern numbers are building. On Monday I saw a WHIMBREL. Today there were two BLACK TERNS. The best find of the day today was a RED-NECKED GREBE sleeping in the middle of the bay a little east of north from the mud flat. For those wishing to visit, hassles will be minimized by leaving before 8:30 am and arriving after 6 pm. BTW, dolphins have been close to shore at this spot all week. Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- *NYSbirds-L List Info:* Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Rules and Information http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Subscribe, Configuration and Leave http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm *Archives:* The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html Surfbirds http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L BirdingOnThe.Net http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html *Please submit your observations to **eBird* http://ebird.org/content/ebird/*!* -- -- *NYSbirds-L List Info:* Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Rules and Information http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Subscribe, Configuration and Leave http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm *Archives:* The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html Surfbirds http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L BirdingOnThe.Net http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html *Please submit your observations to **eBird* http://ebird.org/content/ebird/*!* -- -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Shorebird hot spots
Argh! Say it ain't so. I didn't know about this sad story, I had just assumed nobody went in there anymore. That place was fantastic. Hugh On Mon, Aug 4, 2014 at 10:09 AM, r...@columbia.edu wrote: One superb shorebird spot that disappeared in one day was Oak Beach Marsh. This was technically-speaking a seche, a very shallow pan of rainwater of maybe an acre in extent that gradually dried and was replenished only when it rained again (or perhaps in a very high tide). The bottom was a thin film of mud that was evidently full of good things to eat, and is was insulated from all but the very highest storm tides. At high tide in the right season it was covered with shorebirds. I had over 30 species of shorebirds there over several years In the 1970s, including Ruff, Curlew Sandpiper, Marbled Godwit etc. This shallow pool was located on the salt marsh on the bay side of the Ocean Parkway opposite what is now called Overlook Beach (on the Jones Beach-to-Captree strip on Long Island). It all came to an end one afternoon in the 1980s when the mosquito control people, in their wisdom, ditched it and opened it to the tides. Now it is just an ordinary stretch of salt march with a Least Sandpiper and a Pectoral or two. Bob Paxton -- 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/ -- -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Great July Bird--Mecox
The cut at Mecox Bay (Suffolk Co.) was opened recently, and even though it has closed again, there is an extensive flat. Shorebird and tern numbers are building. On Monday I saw a WHIMBREL. Today there were two BLACK TERNS. The best find of the day today was a RED-NECKED GREBE sleeping in the middle of the bay a little east of north from the mud flat. For those wishing to visit, hassles will be minimized by leaving before 8:30 am and arriving after 6 pm. BTW, dolphins have been close to shore at this spot all week. Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Great July Bird--Mecox
The cut at Mecox Bay (Suffolk Co.) was opened recently, and even though it has closed again, there is an extensive flat. Shorebird and tern numbers are building. On Monday I saw a WHIMBREL. Today there were two BLACK TERNS. The best find of the day today was a RED-NECKED GREBE sleeping in the middle of the bay a little east of north from the mud flat. For those wishing to visit, hassles will be minimized by leaving before 8:30 am and arriving after 6 pm. BTW, dolphins have been close to shore at this spot all week. Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] SATE gone
The Sandwich Tern left -- 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] Sandwich Tern
@ Mecox inlet flats now. Adult. -- 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] Sandwich Tern
@ Mecox inlet flats now. Adult. -- 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] SATE gone
The Sandwich Tern left -- 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/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] interesting woodpecker
The phenomenon is called xanthochromism. Not much seems to be known about it, except that it is fairly commonly observed. There are some hypotheses that suggest that the cause is often environmental and perhaps dietary in birds. Hugh On Tue, May 6, 2014 at 11:48 AM, Bruce Horwith wrote: > David Sagman sent me a photo of an interesting yellow-tinted hairy > woodpecker. If anyone knows about this phenomenon, info would be much > appreciated. > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/39025168@N07/13936633598/ > -- > *NYSbirds-L List Info:* > Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> > Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> > Subscribe, Configuration and > Leave<http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> > *Archives:* > The Mail > Archive<http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> > Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> > BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> > *Please submit your observations to **eBird*<http://ebird.org/content/ebird/> > *!* > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] interesting woodpecker
The phenomenon is called xanthochromism. Not much seems to be known about it, except that it is fairly commonly observed. There are some hypotheses that suggest that the cause is often environmental and perhaps dietary in birds. Hugh On Tue, May 6, 2014 at 11:48 AM, Bruce Horwith bruce.horw...@gmail.comwrote: David Sagman sent me a photo of an interesting yellow-tinted hairy woodpecker. If anyone knows about this phenomenon, info would be much appreciated. https://www.flickr.com/photos/39025168@N07/13936633598/ -- *NYSbirds-L List Info:* Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Rules and Information http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Subscribe, Configuration and Leavehttp://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm *Archives:* The Mail Archivehttp://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html Surfbirds http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L BirdingOnThe.Net http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html *Please submit your observations to **eBird*http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ *!* -- -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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/ --
Re: [EXTERNAL] RE: [nysbirds-l] Press release (UNCLASSIFIED)
gt; > > > > > > > Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 07:11:02 -0700 > > From: stella.mille...@yahoo.com > > Subject: [nysbirds-l] Press release > > To: NYSBirds-L@cornell.edu > > > > > > Attached is the press release regarding the legislation. > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > Stella > > > > > > > > > > "Conservation is sometimes perceived as stopping everything > > cold, as holding > > whooping cranes in higher esteem than people. It is up to > > science to spread > > the understanding that the choice is not between wild places or > > people, it > > is between a rich or an impoverished existence for Man." Thomas > > Lovejoy-- > > NYSbirds-L List Info: > > Welcome and Basics > > Rules and Information > > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > > > > Archives: > > The Mail Archive > > > > Surfbirds > > BirdingOnThe.Net > > Please submit your observations to eBird > > ! > > -- > > -- > > NYSbirds-L List Info: > > Welcome and Basics > > Rules and Information > > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > > > > Archives: > > The Mail Archive > > > > Surfbirds > > BirdingOnThe.Net > > Please submit your observations to eBird > > ! > > -- > > > > Classification: UNCLASSIFIED > > Caveats: NONE > > > > > > > > -- > > > > 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 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 List Info: > Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> > Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave < > http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> > Archives: > The Mail Archive < > http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> > Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> > BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> > Please submit your observations to eBird <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/> > ! > -- > > Classification: UNCLASSIFIED > Caveats: NONE > > > > -- > > 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/ > > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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/ --<<347.gif>>
Re: [EXTERNAL] RE: [nysbirds-l] Press release (UNCLASSIFIED)
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[nysbirds-l] Keep your eyes to the sky
I received a photo from a friend of a SWALLOW-TAILED KITE that was found dead today (20 March) in Quogue (Suffolk Co.). Argh! Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Keep your eyes to the sky
I received a photo from a friend of a SWALLOW-TAILED KITE that was found dead today (20 March) in Quogue (Suffolk Co.). Argh! Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Long Island Gooses
Dear Shai (& NY Birders), Despite the lousy quality of the photo, I'd say that bird looks really good for Ross' based on the steepness of the forehead. The base of the bill also look blue-gray. DC had its first Ross' this winter, which I got a look at, and it was much more ambiguous than this bird, and yet all the west coast people called ours a Ross'. Hugh On Sat, Mar 1, 2014 at 7:06 PM, Shaibal Mitra wrote: > There are currently a lot of geese on eastern Long Island. > > > > Patricia Lindsay and I were able to re-find Ken's Barnacle Goose along > Daniel's Lane in Sagaponack, as well as two Greater White-fronts there (we > picked up one of these by voice, as it got up and flew out of the field). > > > > Two Tundra Swans continue at Hook Pond, where a first-winter Lesser > Black-backed Gull constituted a somewhat unusual age-date combo for Long > Island (most winter birds here are adults). > > > > Heading to Riverhead, we quickly found one Pink-foot east of Roanoke Ave. > and helped several other birders get distant views. As we were about to > continue our quest for additional goose species, Glenn Quinn spied a white > goose in the flock. Given date and context (a lone white goose in a > prodigious, newly arrived flock of Canadas), we suspected Ross's. It took a > long time to get decent looks at this actively feeding, often obscured, > very distant bird, but we concluded it was, in fact, a Ross's. Head and > bill structure looked excellent, and our only concerns involved the poor > quality of the views (e.g., to rule out a hybrid) and the fact that the > bird's overall body size didn't seem quite as small as usual for this > species. We also managed to see and photograph (distantly) both Pink-footed > Geese together. > > > > A photo of the Ross's Goose is posted here: > > > > > https://picasaweb.google.com/109808209543611018404/LongIslandMiscellany2014#5985973033597786418 > > > > We never did connect with a Cackling Goose, our original target species > today, despite looking through an estimated 11,000 geese today! > > > > Shai Mitra > > Bay Shore > > -- > > The Campaign for CSI: *For College and > Community*<http://www.csi.cuny.edu/foundation/> > -- > *NYSbirds-L List Info:* > Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> > Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> > Subscribe, Configuration and > Leave<http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> > *Archives:* > The Mail > Archive<http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> > Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> > BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> > *Please submit your observations to **eBird*<http://ebird.org/content/ebird/> > *!* > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Re: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End/ Meadowbrook Parkway Sunday: Rough Legged Hawk, Blackbirds (not Rusty)
Yes, there is a very good reason they cannot be juvenile Common Grackles: Common Grackles do not even retain their dull brown juvenal plumage into the first fall. Here is a good rule: if you are in or near a salt marsh and you see a mixed flock of Common Grackles and Rusty Blackbirds, you have made a misidentification. [?] Hugh On Mon, Feb 24, 2014 at 7:30 PM, scottvarney1...@yahoo.com < scottvarney1...@yahoo.com> wrote: > Is there a particular reason that these can't be Common Grackle juveniles? > The tails are far too short for Boat Tailed and they even have a slight > yellow tinge on the throat like the Common Crackle. > > Scott Varney > Moreau, NY > > Sent from my HTC One on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network > > - Reply message - > From: "Robert Taylor" > To: "nysbirds-l" > Subject: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End/ Meadowbrook Parkway Sunday: > Rough Legged Hawk, Blackbirds (not Rusty) > Date: Mon, Feb 24, 2014 12:25 AM > > Hi Everyone, > > Thanks for everyone's help with the blackbird ID from yesterday - most are > saying they were Boat Tailed Grackles and not Rusty Blackbirds. > > Speaking of blackbirds, at Jones Beach West End and by Meadowbrook Parkway > I saw Red Wing Blackbirds and Boat Tailed Grackles. > > At the Coast Guard Marina I saw the same waterfowl as Saturday - a female > bufflehead and 2 Horned Grebes as well as 2 Common Loons and Brant. There > were more birds on the median today: Killdeer, Juncos, Mockingbirds. > > I met a very pleasant couple looking for a light phase/ghost Northern > Harrier, but we found a typical one over the dunes. A crowd was gathered > observing a Snowy Owl. > > Along the Meadowbrook, I saw the previously reported Rough Legged Hawk and > also 3 Red Tailed Hawks. > > Good birding, > Rob in Massapequa > > pic of the Rough Legged Hawk etc on my blog > http://longislandbirding.blogspot.com/ > -- > *NYSbirds-L List Info:* > Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> > Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> > Subscribe, Configuration and > Leave<http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> > *Archives:* > The Mail > Archive<http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> > Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> > BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> > *Please submit your observations to **eBird*<http://ebird.org/content/ebird/> > *!* > -- > -- > *NYSbirds-L List Info:* > Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> > Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> > Subscribe, Configuration and > Leave<http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> > *Archives:* > The Mail > Archive<http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> > Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> > BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> > *Please submit your observations to **eBird*<http://ebird.org/content/ebird/> > *!* > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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/ --<<360.gif>>
[nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls
Dear NY Birders, I thought some people might enjoy Bryan Pfeiffer's essay on the significance of this winter's Snowy Owl irruption: http://aeon.co/magazine/nature-and-cosmos/the-snowy-owl-is-a-messenger-from-the-arctic/ Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Kumlien's/Thayer's Gull on CP Resevoir Sunday
Anya, I agree that this is a good candidate for Thayer's b/c of the strong crescents on the primary tips, the strong tail band and the overall color. I would love to be able to see the bill, head shape and size in comparison to Herring Gull to be sure. Hugh On Mon, Feb 3, 2014 at 10:38 PM, AA Fawkes wrote: > Apologies for posting late. An immature white-winged gull, possibly a > Thayer's, was on the reservoir Sunday, along with several hundred other > gulls and a definite Kumlien's. There has been quite a bit of debate on > various facebook groups, and I would welcome more opinions. I'm going to > try to re-find the bird tomorrow to get better pictures, as the ones I've > got are distant and overexposed. > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/elwingflight/sets/72157640157804394/ > > Anya Auerbach > -- > *NYSbirds-L List Info:* > Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> > Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> > Subscribe, Configuration and > Leave<http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> > *Archives:* > The Mail > Archive<http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> > Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> > BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> > *Please submit your observations to **eBird*<http://ebird.org/content/ebird/> > *!* > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Myrtle Warbler?
That's what they are! They winter commonly on LI, especially where there is bayberry. Hugh On Mon, Feb 3, 2014 at 5:35 PM, wrote: > I took a brief trip to the Jones Beach coast guard station early Saturday > (2/1) and saw what I believe to be several (5+) Yellow-rumper Myrtle > Warblers. I've seen these guys late into the Fall but is it unusual to see > them at this time of year? From what i've read they generally overwinter > further south and this would be above the northern limit of their range in > early February. I've posted a photo below as I may be incorrect with the > ID. Any comments would be helpful. Thanks > > -David M > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/116320340@N03/12295198453/ > -- > *NYSbirds-L List Info:* > Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> > Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> > Subscribe, Configuration and > Leave<http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> > *Archives:* > The Mail > Archive<http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> > Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> > BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> > *Please submit your observations to **eBird*<http://ebird.org/content/ebird/> > *!* > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Myrtle Warbler?
That's what they are! They winter commonly on LI, especially where there is bayberry. Hugh On Mon, Feb 3, 2014 at 5:35 PM, da...@mouzon.us wrote: I took a brief trip to the Jones Beach coast guard station early Saturday (2/1) and saw what I believe to be several (5+) Yellow-rumper Myrtle Warblers. I've seen these guys late into the Fall but is it unusual to see them at this time of year? From what i've read they generally overwinter further south and this would be above the northern limit of their range in early February. I've posted a photo below as I may be incorrect with the ID. Any comments would be helpful. Thanks -David M http://www.flickr.com/photos/116320340@N03/12295198453/ -- *NYSbirds-L List Info:* Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Rules and Information http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Subscribe, Configuration and Leavehttp://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm *Archives:* The Mail Archivehttp://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html Surfbirds http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L BirdingOnThe.Net http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html *Please submit your observations to **eBird*http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ *!* -- -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Bald Eagle in Sag Harbor.
Ken Dorph has just sent me a photo of an adult BALD EAGLE hanging out at Round Pond in Sag Harbor. Round Pond can be viewed from the end of Middle Line Highway. Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Bald Eagle in Sag Harbor.
Ken Dorph has just sent me a photo of an adult BALD EAGLE hanging out at Round Pond in Sag Harbor. Round Pond can be viewed from the end of Middle Line Highway. Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Birds on the East End
This morning Peter Polshek and I birded from Montauk to Hook Pond, Easthampton. The ROSS' GOOSE and a lame Cackling Goose were found at Deep Hollow ranch in the field south of the highway. At the Point itself, there were 12000+ seaducks plus 60 Razorbills. At Startop Estate along East Lake Drive we found an immature NORTHERN SHRIKE. At the Lake Montauk Inlet, we saw a Red-necked Grebe and a SNOWY OWL. Another SNOWY OWL was at Lazy Point in Napeague, along with the amazing "Larry" (an adult Lesser Black-backed Gull). At Hook Pond, 2 Tundra Swans continue, and all three Mergansers were present I heard from Angus Wilson that an adult BLACK-HEADED GULL was present at Sagaponack Pond, both yesterday and today. Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Birds on the East End
This morning Peter Polshek and I birded from Montauk to Hook Pond, Easthampton. The ROSS' GOOSE and a lame Cackling Goose were found at Deep Hollow ranch in the field south of the highway. At the Point itself, there were 12000+ seaducks plus 60 Razorbills. At Startop Estate along East Lake Drive we found an immature NORTHERN SHRIKE. At the Lake Montauk Inlet, we saw a Red-necked Grebe and a SNOWY OWL. Another SNOWY OWL was at Lazy Point in Napeague, along with the amazing Larry (an adult Lesser Black-backed Gull). At Hook Pond, 2 Tundra Swans continue, and all three Mergansers were present I heard from Angus Wilson that an adult BLACK-HEADED GULL was present at Sagaponack Pond, both yesterday and today. Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Birding in Britain
I'm not sure it has made the birding better, but it has certainly made the camaraderie better. Hugh On Sun, Dec 15, 2013 at 4:04 PM, Peter Morris wrote: > Hi all, > > Having recently moved to NY from Britain, I am quite familiar with the > British birding scene. Aside from a few imfamous incidents and chartacters > (such as those featured), twitching in Britain can be a largely sedate > and enjoyable affair. Having said that, there are some large egos amongst > the "top twitchers" and a lot of self-publicising goes on. > > Hugh's point that the digital age has improved birding here is > interesting. It is the opinion of some that the accessibility of up to the > minute rare bird news and general affordability of digital cameras is in > danger of making British birders lazy in their observations. > > All the best, > > Pete > > > > On Sunday, December 15, 2013 8:14 AM, Hugh McGuinness < > hdmcguinn...@gmail.com> wrote: > Dear NY Birders, > > This is a tremendously funny story. It does remind me of the > un-pleasantries of birdwatching when I was a kid, when there were so many > rivalries. The digital age has had the effect of changing the tenor of > birding watching in NY for the better. > > Hugh > > > On Sat, Dec 14, 2013 at 10:54 PM, wrote: > > If you thought birding was competitive in the "States"take a look in Great > Britain: > > > http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/in-britain-bird-watching-gone-wild/2013/12/14/87d5766a-61a3-11e3-a7b4-4a75ebc432ab_story.html?hpid=z1 > -- > *NYSbirds-L List Info:* > Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> > Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> > Subscribe, Configuration and > Leave<http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> > *Archives:* > The Mail > Archive<http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> > Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> > BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> > *Please submit your observations to **eBird*<http://ebird.org/content/ebird/> > *!* > -- > > > > > -- > Hugh McGuinness > Washington, D.C. > -- > *NYSbirds-L List Info:* > Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> > Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> > Subscribe, Configuration and > Leave<http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> > *Archives:* > The Mail > Archive<http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> > Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> > BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> > *Please submit your observations to **eBird*<http://ebird.org/content/ebird/> > *!* > -- > > > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Birding in Britain
Dear NY Birders, This is a tremendously funny story. It does remind me of the un-pleasantries of birdwatching when I was a kid, when there were so many rivalries. The digital age has had the effect of changing the tenor of birding watching in NY for the better. Hugh On Sat, Dec 14, 2013 at 10:54 PM, wrote: > If you thought birding was competitive in the "States"take a look in Great > Britain: > > > http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/in-britain-bird-watching-gone-wild/2013/12/14/87d5766a-61a3-11e3-a7b4-4a75ebc432ab_story.html?hpid=z1 > -- > *NYSbirds-L List Info:* > Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> > Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> > Subscribe, Configuration and > Leave<http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> > *Archives:* > The Mail > Archive<http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> > Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> > BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> > *Please submit your observations to **eBird*<http://ebird.org/content/ebird/> > *!* > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Birding in Britain
Dear NY Birders, This is a tremendously funny story. It does remind me of the un-pleasantries of birdwatching when I was a kid, when there were so many rivalries. The digital age has had the effect of changing the tenor of birding watching in NY for the better. Hugh On Sat, Dec 14, 2013 at 10:54 PM, redk...@optonline.net wrote: If you thought birding was competitive in the Statestake a look in Great Britain: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/in-britain-bird-watching-gone-wild/2013/12/14/87d5766a-61a3-11e3-a7b4-4a75ebc432ab_story.html?hpid=z1 -- *NYSbirds-L List Info:* Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Rules and Information http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Subscribe, Configuration and Leavehttp://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm *Archives:* The Mail Archivehttp://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html Surfbirds http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L BirdingOnThe.Net http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html *Please submit your observations to **eBird*http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ *!* -- -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Birding in Britain
I'm not sure it has made the birding better, but it has certainly made the camaraderie better. Hugh On Sun, Dec 15, 2013 at 4:04 PM, Peter Morris p_morri...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi all, Having recently moved to NY from Britain, I am quite familiar with the British birding scene. Aside from a few imfamous incidents and chartacters (such as those featured), twitching in Britain can be a largely sedate and enjoyable affair. Having said that, there are some large egos amongst the top twitchers and a lot of self-publicising goes on. Hugh's point that the digital age has improved birding here is interesting. It is the opinion of some that the accessibility of up to the minute rare bird news and general affordability of digital cameras is in danger of making British birders lazy in their observations. All the best, Pete On Sunday, December 15, 2013 8:14 AM, Hugh McGuinness hdmcguinn...@gmail.com wrote: Dear NY Birders, This is a tremendously funny story. It does remind me of the un-pleasantries of birdwatching when I was a kid, when there were so many rivalries. The digital age has had the effect of changing the tenor of birding watching in NY for the better. Hugh On Sat, Dec 14, 2013 at 10:54 PM, redk...@optonline.net wrote: If you thought birding was competitive in the Statestake a look in Great Britain: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/in-britain-bird-watching-gone-wild/2013/12/14/87d5766a-61a3-11e3-a7b4-4a75ebc432ab_story.html?hpid=z1 -- *NYSbirds-L List Info:* Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Rules and Information http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Subscribe, Configuration and Leavehttp://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm *Archives:* The Mail Archivehttp://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html Surfbirds http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L BirdingOnThe.Net http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html *Please submit your observations to **eBird*http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ *!* -- -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- *NYSbirds-L List Info:* Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Rules and Information http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Subscribe, Configuration and Leavehttp://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm *Archives:* The Mail Archivehttp://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html Surfbirds http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L BirdingOnThe.Net http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html *Please submit your observations to **eBird*http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ *!* -- -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Blue Grosbeak in Bridgehampton
This morning I heard a singing male BLUE GROSBEAK behind the South Fork Natural History Museum in Bridgehampton, (Suffolk Co.). The bird was singing from the large spruce stand directly behind the museum and then later along the south-eastern edge of the park. There are also several singing male Indigo Buntings and a small colony of Purple Martins in the field. I heard from Jim Ash that his search for the Elegant Tern at Shinnecock was unsuccessful today, however there was a MARBLED GODWIT on the Tiana flats, and a WHIMBREL at Triton Lane. -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Blue Grosbeak in Bridgehampton
This morning I heard a singing male BLUE GROSBEAK behind the South Fork Natural History Museum in Bridgehampton, (Suffolk Co.). The bird was singing from the large spruce stand directly behind the museum and then later along the south-eastern edge of the park. There are also several singing male Indigo Buntings and a small colony of Purple Martins in the field. I heard from Jim Ash that his search for the Elegant Tern at Shinnecock was unsuccessful today, however there was a MARBLED GODWIT on the Tiana flats, and a WHIMBREL at Triton Lane. -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Elegant Tern @ Shinnecock
I haven't seen a post, but the ELEGANT TERN has been seen (not by me) on and off over the last hour on the bars north of Dune Road between Triton Lane and the bar east of Tiana Beach, where I believe it is currently being seen. Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Elegant Tern
I haven't seen a post but the -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Elegant Tern
I haven't seen a post but the -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Elegant Tern @ Shinnecock
I haven't seen a post, but the ELEGANT TERN has been seen (not by me) on and off over the last hour on the bars north of Dune Road between Triton Lane and the bar east of Tiana Beach, where I believe it is currently being seen. Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Cupsogue
I saw four ARCTIC TERNS on the flat at Cupsogue this morning at low tide, and I believe that the assembled crowd observed 1-2 others before I arrived. The birds I saw were adults (2) and 2nd cal yr (2). In addition there were two BLACK TERNS, on in full bredding plumage, and at least 14 ROSEATE TERNS. -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Cupsogue
I saw four ARCTIC TERNS on the flat at Cupsogue this morning at low tide, and I believe that the assembled crowd observed 1-2 others before I arrived. The birds I saw were adults (2) and 2nd cal yr (2). In addition there were two BLACK TERNS, on in full bredding plumage, and at least 14 ROSEATE TERNS. -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Staten Island Mississippi Kite News?
Hi All, I'll be driving through Staten Island tomorrow and am interested in knowing if the Kite is still being seen. Thanks, Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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/ --
