[nysbirds-l] "Don't cry for me Argentina"...........
Today, on my 5th try (8/13/22), I finally caught up with the Bar-tailed Godwit at Cupsogue C.P. This frustrating period of time was mainly due to my own shortcomings, ie, medical restraints, equipment limitations, newly applied transportation concerns, and let us not forget the recent scorching weather conditions. Without going into all of these contentions, I'll try to sum it all up by stating the following: Due to my Kowa spotting scope away being repaired, trying to ID *Limosa* *lapponica* by binoculars (8x42), from the highest spot on the beach boardwalk, until today, proved to be too much of a challenge ! Today, however, the bird was closer, the lighting, the sizes and shapes of the birds nearest the godwit, the stances that the godwit took, and especially the many views I had of the bill, all combined to allow me to record my 3rd sighting of this species. The 1st time was in Australia, on Phillips Island, s/o Melbourne, on January 8, 2004.The bird was pointed out by Elizabeih Shaw, the bird guide I had the great fortune to hire. Before leaving Phillips Island, she also found a 2nd "lifer" for me - the Far Eastern Curlew *Numenius madagascariensis ! * While I can't remember the exact cost of her services that day, I still remember her saying that she would be most happy if I paid for her shopping at her neighborhood supermarket after we were done birding - I know it didn't amount to much ! Elizabeth was one of the many Australian citizens, whose friendships we grew to cherish ! My 2nd encounter with Bar-tailed Godwit was due to Ken & Sue Fuestel, who on May 28, 2004, found one at Mecox Bay, in Water Mill ! Some of the "blessed" got to see it that day, with many of us "brethren" getting to see it the next morning, the 29thoh, happy day !! Unlike the Cupsogue bird, that one took off later that day for parts unknown ! Cheers, Bob -- 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] "Don't cry for me Argentina"...........
Today, on my 5th try (8/13/22), I finally caught up with the Bar-tailed Godwit at Cupsogue C.P. This frustrating period of time was mainly due to my own shortcomings, ie, medical restraints, equipment limitations, newly applied transportation concerns, and let us not forget the recent scorching weather conditions. Without going into all of these contentions, I'll try to sum it all up by stating the following: Due to my Kowa spotting scope away being repaired, trying to ID *Limosa* *lapponica* by binoculars (8x42), from the highest spot on the beach boardwalk, until today, proved to be too much of a challenge ! Today, however, the bird was closer, the lighting, the sizes and shapes of the birds nearest the godwit, the stances that the godwit took, and especially the many views I had of the bill, all combined to allow me to record my 3rd sighting of this species. The 1st time was in Australia, on Phillips Island, s/o Melbourne, on January 8, 2004.The bird was pointed out by Elizabeih Shaw, the bird guide I had the great fortune to hire. Before leaving Phillips Island, she also found a 2nd "lifer" for me - the Far Eastern Curlew *Numenius madagascariensis ! * While I can't remember the exact cost of her services that day, I still remember her saying that she would be most happy if I paid for her shopping at her neighborhood supermarket after we were done birding - I know it didn't amount to much ! Elizabeth was one of the many Australian citizens, whose friendships we grew to cherish ! My 2nd encounter with Bar-tailed Godwit was due to Ken & Sue Fuestel, who on May 28, 2004, found one at Mecox Bay, in Water Mill ! Some of the "blessed" got to see it that day, with many of us "brethren" getting to see it the next morning, the 29thoh, happy day !! Unlike the Cupsogue bird, that one took off later that day for parts unknown ! Cheers, Bob -- 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] Don't cry for me Argentina 3 : Thrice is nice !
I had a good feeling about today while still in the parking lot of Cupsouge Co. Pk., when I didn't run into anyone who had seen the Red-necked Stint earlier in the day (as in D/c/f/m/A 1&2). The 2 birders I did meet where, in my mind, about 180 degrees from each other. The 1st was Jim Clinton Jr., who now resides in Kingston, N.Y., but spent most of his early life in Wading River. I have known him for at least 30 years, living in the same town, belonging to the same Audubon Chapter and birding with him and his Dad, Jim Sr., who, unfortunately, passed away recently. The 2nd fellow was Vincent N., an intrepid birder from Princeton, N.J., with today being the 1st time our paths have ever crossed. We took the long way in and experienced fairly shallow water from marsh to flats. As we approached the assembled brethren/sisteren, it was a little tough to "read their Body English", re: if they were looking at the bird or not. Well, they weren't...but ~ 2/3 of them had seen it earlier...and at a fairly short distance ! We then settled in for a bit of "scoping", during which we found a 1st year Arctic Tern, 1 Roseate Tern and 2 Black Terns. At approximately 1015 - 1030, Andy Guthrie called out that much longed for phrase "I have the stint" ! After trying to get the rest of us (5) on the bird, he suggested moving up for a closer and clearer view...which we all got, in spite of the fog ! The color on the neck and throat was outstanding ! Cheers, Bob...P.S. Bring on the Elegant ! -- 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] Don't cry for me Argentina 3 : Thrice is nice !
I had a good feeling about today while still in the parking lot of Cupsouge Co. Pk., when I didn't run into anyone who had seen the Red-necked Stint earlier in the day (as in D/c/f/m/A 12). The 2 birders I did meet where, in my mind, about 180 degrees from each other. The 1st was Jim Clinton Jr., who now resides in Kingston, N.Y., but spent most of his early life in Wading River. I have known him for at least 30 years, living in the same town, belonging to the same Audubon Chapter and birding with him and his Dad, Jim Sr., who, unfortunately, passed away recently. The 2nd fellow was Vincent N., an intrepid birder from Princeton, N.J., with today being the 1st time our paths have ever crossed. We took the long way in and experienced fairly shallow water from marsh to flats. As we approached the assembled brethren/sisteren, it was a little tough to read their Body English, re: if they were looking at the bird or not. Well, they weren't...but ~ 2/3 of them had seen it earlier...and at a fairly short distance ! We then settled in for a bit of scoping, during which we found a 1st year Arctic Tern, 1 Roseate Tern and 2 Black Terns. At approximately 1015 - 1030, Andy Guthrie called out that much longed for phrase I have the stint ! After trying to get the rest of us (5) on the bird, he suggested moving up for a closer and clearer view...which we all got, in spite of the fog ! The color on the neck and throat was outstanding ! Cheers, Bob...P.S. Bring on the Elegant ! -- 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] "Don't cry for me Argentina" 2 - RFI Red-necked Stint
So what time should one get there to see the Stint? John J. Collins Raritan, NJ jjcb...@verizon.net "God desires that all the world be pure in his sight. The earth should not be injured. The earth should not be destroyed." (St. Hildegard of Bingen) "I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God while I live." (Ps. 104:33) From: bounce-98638854-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-98638854-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of robert adamo Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 11:07 PM To: NY BIRDS Subject: [nysbirds-l] "Don't cry for me Argentina" 2 Today, for the 2nd day in a row, I tried for the Red-necked Stint at Cupsogue County Park, Suffolk Co. And for the 2nd day in a row, I started too late, thereby insuring the same negative results as on 7/1. Also, as on the 1st, on my way out to the flats, I met folks who had seen the bird. First, in the parking lot, it was Bill Hanley, albeit, with the qualifier it was not being seen at present. Upon reaching the flats, I found Menachem Goldstein and his very special mother, Karen, both of whom had laid eyes on the bird, "but not for awhile now". After a very pleasant "chit-chat", they had to leave, and left to my own devices, did see a 1st year Arctic Tern and a Roseate Tern, along with 4 differently plumaged Black Terns. In regard to different plumages, there were at least 3 new Red Knot arrivals, each sporting much more color than yesterday's birds. A quick perusal of Westhampton Dunes' Overlook went "stint-less" ! Cheers, Bob -- NYSbirds-L List Info: <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> Please submit your observations to <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/> 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] "Don't cry for me Argentina" 2
Today, for the 2nd day in a row, I tried for the Red-necked Stint at Cupsogue County Park, Suffolk Co. And for the 2nd day in a row, I started too late, thereby insuring the same negative results as on 7/1. Also, as on the 1st, on my way out to the flats, I met folks who had seen the bird. First, in the parking lot, it was Bill Hanley, albeit, with the qualifier it was not being seen at present. Upon reaching the flats, I found Menachem Goldstein and his very special mother, Karen, both of whom had laid eyes on the bird, "but not for awhile now". After a very pleasant "chit-chat", they had to leave, and left to my own devices, did see a 1st year Arctic Tern and a Roseate Tern, along with 4 differently plumaged Black Terns. In regard to different plumages, there were at least 3 new Red Knot arrivals, each sporting much more color than yesterday's birds. A quick perusal of Westhampton Dunes' Overlook went "stint-less" ! Cheers, Bob -- 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] Don't cry for me Argentina 2
Today, for the 2nd day in a row, I tried for the Red-necked Stint at Cupsogue County Park, Suffolk Co. And for the 2nd day in a row, I started too late, thereby insuring the same negative results as on 7/1. Also, as on the 1st, on my way out to the flats, I met folks who had seen the bird. First, in the parking lot, it was Bill Hanley, albeit, with the qualifier it was not being seen at present. Upon reaching the flats, I found Menachem Goldstein and his very special mother, Karen, both of whom had laid eyes on the bird, but not for awhile now. After a very pleasant chit-chat, they had to leave, and left to my own devices, did see a 1st year Arctic Tern and a Roseate Tern, along with 4 differently plumaged Black Terns. In regard to different plumages, there were at least 3 new Red Knot arrivals, each sporting much more color than yesterday's birds. A quick perusal of Westhampton Dunes' Overlook went stint-less ! Cheers, Bob -- 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] Don't cry for me Argentina 2 - RFI Red-necked Stint
So what time should one get there to see the Stint? John J. Collins Raritan, NJ jjcb...@verizon.net God desires that all the world be pure in his sight. The earth should not be injured. The earth should not be destroyed. (St. Hildegard of Bingen) I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God while I live. (Ps. 104:33) From: bounce-98638854-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-98638854-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of robert adamo Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 11:07 PM To: NY BIRDS Subject: [nysbirds-l] Don't cry for me Argentina 2 Today, for the 2nd day in a row, I tried for the Red-necked Stint at Cupsogue County Park, Suffolk Co. And for the 2nd day in a row, I started too late, thereby insuring the same negative results as on 7/1. Also, as on the 1st, on my way out to the flats, I met folks who had seen the bird. First, in the parking lot, it was Bill Hanley, albeit, with the qualifier it was not being seen at present. Upon reaching the flats, I found Menachem Goldstein and his very special mother, Karen, both of whom had laid eyes on the bird, but not for awhile now. After a very pleasant chit-chat, they had to leave, and left to my own devices, did see a 1st year Arctic Tern and a Roseate Tern, along with 4 differently plumaged Black Terns. In regard to different plumages, there were at least 3 new Red Knot arrivals, each sporting much more color than yesterday's birds. A quick perusal of Westhampton Dunes' Overlook went stint-less ! Cheers, Bob -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Rules and Information http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ 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] "Don't cry for me Argentina......"
As I arrived at Cupsogue , 4 of the earlier birders were on their way out, all giving me high hopes for a successful hunt. Low tide made getting to the flats easy, while making my bathing suit "overkill". Upon arrival I found 4 birders, Dick Bolanger, Aaron Virgin and Tom Moran, all whom I knew, and Jim Cullen, whom I met for the first time. During my approach, what looked to me to be "stint-study-time", turned out to be 4 guys trying to locate the bird. Jim, it turns out, had arrived before the others and had seen the Red-necked Stint, before the bird was flushed by someone/ something. This unfortunate turn of events was followed (in just a few minutes} by the arrival of the afore mentioned trio. After a good amount of time and a thorough search, we decided to look for the stint at the Westhampton Dunes "Overlook", which also proved to be unsuccessful. Although we missed the prize, among the many Common Terns, we did pick out a 1st year Arctic Turn, a single Roseate Tern and 2 Black Terns (I in full alternate & I in 3/4 alternate plumages). While leaving the flats, I also found my FOS Western Willet, which Aaron got to see too. Also seen at Cupsogue were 3 Red Knots, ~ 10 short-billed Dowitchers, 2 Saltmarsh Sharpe-tailed Sparrows and 2 Seaside Sparrows, both carrying food. Cheers, Bob -- 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] Don't cry for me Argentina......
As I arrived at Cupsogue , 4 of the earlier birders were on their way out, all giving me high hopes for a successful hunt. Low tide made getting to the flats easy, while making my bathing suit overkill. Upon arrival I found 4 birders, Dick Bolanger, Aaron Virgin and Tom Moran, all whom I knew, and Jim Cullen, whom I met for the first time. During my approach, what looked to me to be stint-study-time, turned out to be 4 guys trying to locate the bird. Jim, it turns out, had arrived before the others and had seen the Red-necked Stint, before the bird was flushed by someone/ something. This unfortunate turn of events was followed (in just a few minutes} by the arrival of the afore mentioned trio. After a good amount of time and a thorough search, we decided to look for the stint at the Westhampton Dunes Overlook, which also proved to be unsuccessful. Although we missed the prize, among the many Common Terns, we did pick out a 1st year Arctic Turn, a single Roseate Tern and 2 Black Terns (I in full alternate I in 3/4 alternate plumages). While leaving the flats, I also found my FOS Western Willet, which Aaron got to see too. Also seen at Cupsogue were 3 Red Knots, ~ 10 short-billed Dowitchers, 2 Saltmarsh Sharpe-tailed Sparrows and 2 Seaside Sparrows, both carrying food. Cheers, Bob -- 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/ --
