RE: [nysbirds-l] Point Lookout
Well, this is going to complicate my birding - even more. I was already struggling with hovering vs. kiting. By the way, I count them from the inlet westward. It's only right. Not going to call the new jetties 1 and 2. Am I the only one running into a million articles on the New York State gov site, and not getting the direct link to the park article (or finding it)? Steve Walter -- 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] Point Lookout
Well, this is going to complicate my birding - even more. I was already struggling with hovering vs. kiting. By the way, I count them from the inlet westward. It's only right. Not going to call the new jetties 1 and 2. Am I the only one running into a million articles on the New York State gov site, and not getting the direct link to the park article (or finding it)? Steve Walter -- 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] Point Lookout
I completely agree that Sy’s explanation was totally fine. My point was that we should all adopt his numbering system starting west and going east. The terminology is just a technical nit. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 1, 2018, at 4:17 PM, Tyler Goldstein <tylergoldstei...@gmail.com<mailto:tylergoldstei...@gmail.com>> wrote: I was at Point Lookout today and thought Sy Schiff's explanation was quite sufficient. Never heard the term groin refer to anything but a body part. I would like to add to Mr Schiff's report that I also saw circa a dozen Bonaparte Gulls. Thanks to the other pair of birders who pointed them out to me. I'm headed to the Hamptons again tomorrow for a 3 day weekend of partying. I will probably go birding on Dune Road and will report anything that's considered rare. Keep it real Tyler Goldstein Jericho, NY On Thursday, February 1, 2018, Grover, Bob <rgro...@gpinet.com<mailto:rgro...@gpinet.com>> wrote: Thank you, Sy, for being the first to explain exactly what is meant by the 4th (or any other) jetty. I am ok with Sy’s terminology, but technically the inlet jetty is the only jetty at Pt. Lookout, the other 4 being groins. And for those of you who may be confused visiting there after a year’s hiatus, there were traditionally only 2 groins. Last year the Army Corps build two new ones. Bob Bob Grover d +1 (631) 761-7369 | c +1 (516) 318-8536 An Equal Opportunity Employer From: bounce-122251285-3714...@list.cornell.edu<mailto:bounce-122251285-3714...@list.cornell.edu> [mailto:bounce-122251285-3714...@list.cornell.edu<mailto:bounce-122251285-3714...@list.cornell.edu>] On Behalf Of Sy Schiff Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2018 2:45 PM To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu<mailto:nysbirds-l@cornell.edu> Subject: [nysbirds-l] Point Lookout After a visit to Hempstead Lake SP, Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) went looking for the KING EIDERS. It was with a score of COMMON EIDERS at the 4th jetty (inlet is 5). Other ducks included SURF SCOTER and LONG-TAILED DUCKS along with a diminished est. 600 GREATER SCAUP. PURPLE SANDPIPERS were seen on 3 different jetties. There are deep crevasses between the rocks and the shorebirds quickly disappeared after being momentarily flushed by a crashing surf. There may have been more. Three tries, but we got our target birds. Sy Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10 -- 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/>! -- 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.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: 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] Point Lookout
I completely agree that Sy’s explanation was totally fine. My point was that we should all adopt his numbering system starting west and going east. The terminology is just a technical nit. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 1, 2018, at 4:17 PM, Tyler Goldstein mailto:tylergoldstei...@gmail.com>> wrote: I was at Point Lookout today and thought Sy Schiff's explanation was quite sufficient. Never heard the term groin refer to anything but a body part. I would like to add to Mr Schiff's report that I also saw circa a dozen Bonaparte Gulls. Thanks to the other pair of birders who pointed them out to me. I'm headed to the Hamptons again tomorrow for a 3 day weekend of partying. I will probably go birding on Dune Road and will report anything that's considered rare. Keep it real Tyler Goldstein Jericho, NY On Thursday, February 1, 2018, Grover, Bob mailto:rgro...@gpinet.com>> wrote: Thank you, Sy, for being the first to explain exactly what is meant by the 4th (or any other) jetty. I am ok with Sy’s terminology, but technically the inlet jetty is the only jetty at Pt. Lookout, the other 4 being groins. And for those of you who may be confused visiting there after a year’s hiatus, there were traditionally only 2 groins. Last year the Army Corps build two new ones. Bob Bob Grover d +1 (631) 761-7369 | c +1 (516) 318-8536 An Equal Opportunity Employer From: bounce-122251285-3714...@list.cornell.edu<mailto:bounce-122251285-3714...@list.cornell.edu> [mailto:bounce-122251285-3714...@list.cornell.edu<mailto:bounce-122251285-3714...@list.cornell.edu>] On Behalf Of Sy Schiff Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2018 2:45 PM To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu<mailto:nysbirds-l@cornell.edu> Subject: [nysbirds-l] Point Lookout After a visit to Hempstead Lake SP, Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) went looking for the KING EIDERS. It was with a score of COMMON EIDERS at the 4th jetty (inlet is 5). Other ducks included SURF SCOTER and LONG-TAILED DUCKS along with a diminished est. 600 GREATER SCAUP. PURPLE SANDPIPERS were seen on 3 different jetties. There are deep crevasses between the rocks and the shorebirds quickly disappeared after being momentarily flushed by a crashing surf. There may have been more. Three tries, but we got our target birds. Sy Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10 -- 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/>! -- 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.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: 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] Point Lookout
I was at Point Lookout today and thought Sy Schiff's explanation was quite sufficient. Never heard the term groin refer to anything but a body part. I would like to add to Mr Schiff's report that I also saw circa a dozen Bonaparte Gulls. Thanks to the other pair of birders who pointed them out to me. I'm headed to the Hamptons again tomorrow for a 3 day weekend of partying. I will probably go birding on Dune Road and will report anything that's considered rare. Keep it real Tyler Goldstein Jericho, NY On Thursday, February 1, 2018, Grover, Bob <rgro...@gpinet.com> wrote: > Thank you, Sy, for being the first to explain exactly what is meant by the > 4th (or any other) jetty. I am ok with Sy’s terminology, but technically > the inlet jetty is the only jetty at Pt. Lookout, the other 4 being > groins. And for those of you who may be confused visiting there after a > year’s hiatus, there were traditionally only 2 groins. Last year the Army > Corps build two new ones. > > Bob > > > > Bob Grover > d +1 (631) 761-7369 | c +1 (516) 318-8536 > *An Equal Opportunity Employer* > > > > *From:* bounce-122251285-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto: > bounce-122251285-3714...@list.cornell.edu] *On Behalf Of *Sy Schiff > *Sent:* Thursday, February 01, 2018 2:45 PM > *To:* nysbirds-l@cornell.edu > *Subject:* [nysbirds-l] Point Lookout > > > > After a visit to Hempstead Lake SP, Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin and I (Sy > Schiff) went looking for the KING EIDERS. It was with a score of COMMON > EIDERS at the 4th jetty (inlet is 5). Other ducks included SURF SCOTER > and LONG-TAILED DUCKS along with a diminished est. 600 GREATER SCAUP. > > PURPLE SANDPIPERS were seen on 3 different jetties. There are deep > crevasses between the rocks and the shorebirds quickly disappeared after > being momentarily flushed by a crashing surf. There may have been more. > > Three tries, but we got our target birds. > > Sy > > > > Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for > Windows 10 > > > > -- > > *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/>*!* > > -- > 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.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: 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] Point Lookout
I was at Point Lookout today and thought Sy Schiff's explanation was quite sufficient. Never heard the term groin refer to anything but a body part. I would like to add to Mr Schiff's report that I also saw circa a dozen Bonaparte Gulls. Thanks to the other pair of birders who pointed them out to me. I'm headed to the Hamptons again tomorrow for a 3 day weekend of partying. I will probably go birding on Dune Road and will report anything that's considered rare. Keep it real Tyler Goldstein Jericho, NY On Thursday, February 1, 2018, Grover, Bob wrote: > Thank you, Sy, for being the first to explain exactly what is meant by the > 4th (or any other) jetty. I am ok with Sy’s terminology, but technically > the inlet jetty is the only jetty at Pt. Lookout, the other 4 being > groins. And for those of you who may be confused visiting there after a > year’s hiatus, there were traditionally only 2 groins. Last year the Army > Corps build two new ones. > > Bob > > > > Bob Grover > d +1 (631) 761-7369 | c +1 (516) 318-8536 > *An Equal Opportunity Employer* > > > > *From:* bounce-122251285-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto: > bounce-122251285-3714...@list.cornell.edu] *On Behalf Of *Sy Schiff > *Sent:* Thursday, February 01, 2018 2:45 PM > *To:* nysbirds-l@cornell.edu > *Subject:* [nysbirds-l] Point Lookout > > > > After a visit to Hempstead Lake SP, Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin and I (Sy > Schiff) went looking for the KING EIDERS. It was with a score of COMMON > EIDERS at the 4th jetty (inlet is 5). Other ducks included SURF SCOTER > and LONG-TAILED DUCKS along with a diminished est. 600 GREATER SCAUP. > > PURPLE SANDPIPERS were seen on 3 different jetties. There are deep > crevasses between the rocks and the shorebirds quickly disappeared after > being momentarily flushed by a crashing surf. There may have been more. > > Three tries, but we got our target birds. > > Sy > > > > Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for > Windows 10 > > > > -- > > *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/>*!* > > -- > 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.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: 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] Point Lookout
Jetty: According to Merriam-Webster, the first definition of jetty is “a structure extended into a sea, lake, or river to influence the current or tide or to protect a harbor.” The second definition is “a landing wharf.” It’s from the Old French ‘jetee,’ literally “something thrown out, a projection.” According to Dictionary.com, the first and second definitions are essentially the same as Merrimack-Webster’s. According to Merriam-Webster, the third of three definitions for ‘groin’ (also spelled ‘groyne’ in this sense) is “a rigid structure built out from a shore to protect the shore from erosion, to trap sand, or to direct a current for scouring a channel.” It’s history traces back to the 14th century and comes from a mishmash of Middle English and Old English words meaning “grind,” “ground,” “bottom,” and “abyss.” Fascinating! Interestingly, the fourth definition of ‘groin’ on Dictionary.com is actually “a small JETTY extending from the shore to prevent beach erosion.” LOL I realize that there are technical definitions beyond the scope of these casual layperson word dictionaries, and since I’m a big fan of precision in language and etymology, I’d love to hear what makes the inlet jetty a true jetty and the other “jetties” groynes. Happy to take my answer offline. With warm regards, Brian On Thu, Feb 1, 2018 at 3:29 PM Grover, Bob <rgro...@gpinet.com> wrote: > Thank you, Sy, for being the first to explain exactly what is meant by the > 4th (or any other) jetty. I am ok with Sy’s terminology, but technically > the inlet jetty is the only jetty at Pt. Lookout, the other 4 being > groins. And for those of you who may be confused visiting there after a > year’s hiatus, there were traditionally only 2 groins. Last year the Army > Corps build two new ones. > > Bob > > > > Bob Grover > d +1 (631) 761-7369 | c +1 (516) 318-8536 > *An Equal Opportunity Employer* > > > > *From:* bounce-122251285-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto: > bounce-122251285-3714...@list.cornell.edu] *On Behalf Of *Sy Schiff > *Sent:* Thursday, February 01, 2018 2:45 PM > *To:* nysbirds-l@cornell.edu > *Subject:* [nysbirds-l] Point Lookout > > > > After a visit to Hempstead Lake SP, Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin and I (Sy > Schiff) went looking for the KING EIDERS. It was with a score of COMMON > EIDERS at the 4th jetty (inlet is 5). Other ducks included SURF SCOTER > and LONG-TAILED DUCKS along with a diminished est. 600 GREATER SCAUP. > > PURPLE SANDPIPERS were seen on 3 different jetties. There are deep > crevasses between the rocks and the shorebirds quickly disappeared after > being momentarily flushed by a crashing surf. There may have been more. > > Three tries, but we got our target birds. > > Sy > > > > Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for > Windows 10 > > > > -- > > *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/>*!* > > -- > 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.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/>*!* > -- > -- BTW -- 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] Point Lookout
Jetty: According to Merriam-Webster, the first definition of jetty is “a structure extended into a sea, lake, or river to influence the current or tide or to protect a harbor.” The second definition is “a landing wharf.” It’s from the Old French ‘jetee,’ literally “something thrown out, a projection.” According to Dictionary.com, the first and second definitions are essentially the same as Merrimack-Webster’s. According to Merriam-Webster, the third of three definitions for ‘groin’ (also spelled ‘groyne’ in this sense) is “a rigid structure built out from a shore to protect the shore from erosion, to trap sand, or to direct a current for scouring a channel.” It’s history traces back to the 14th century and comes from a mishmash of Middle English and Old English words meaning “grind,” “ground,” “bottom,” and “abyss.” Fascinating! Interestingly, the fourth definition of ‘groin’ on Dictionary.com is actually “a small JETTY extending from the shore to prevent beach erosion.” LOL I realize that there are technical definitions beyond the scope of these casual layperson word dictionaries, and since I’m a big fan of precision in language and etymology, I’d love to hear what makes the inlet jetty a true jetty and the other “jetties” groynes. Happy to take my answer offline. With warm regards, Brian On Thu, Feb 1, 2018 at 3:29 PM Grover, Bob wrote: > Thank you, Sy, for being the first to explain exactly what is meant by the > 4th (or any other) jetty. I am ok with Sy’s terminology, but technically > the inlet jetty is the only jetty at Pt. Lookout, the other 4 being > groins. And for those of you who may be confused visiting there after a > year’s hiatus, there were traditionally only 2 groins. Last year the Army > Corps build two new ones. > > Bob > > > > Bob Grover > d +1 (631) 761-7369 | c +1 (516) 318-8536 > *An Equal Opportunity Employer* > > > > *From:* bounce-122251285-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto: > bounce-122251285-3714...@list.cornell.edu] *On Behalf Of *Sy Schiff > *Sent:* Thursday, February 01, 2018 2:45 PM > *To:* nysbirds-l@cornell.edu > *Subject:* [nysbirds-l] Point Lookout > > > > After a visit to Hempstead Lake SP, Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin and I (Sy > Schiff) went looking for the KING EIDERS. It was with a score of COMMON > EIDERS at the 4th jetty (inlet is 5). Other ducks included SURF SCOTER > and LONG-TAILED DUCKS along with a diminished est. 600 GREATER SCAUP. > > PURPLE SANDPIPERS were seen on 3 different jetties. There are deep > crevasses between the rocks and the shorebirds quickly disappeared after > being momentarily flushed by a crashing surf. There may have been more. > > Three tries, but we got our target birds. > > Sy > > > > Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for > Windows 10 > > > > -- > > *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/>*!* > > -- > 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.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/>*!* > -- > -- BTW -- 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] Point Lookout
Thank you, Sy, for being the first to explain exactly what is meant by the 4th (or any other) jetty. I am ok with Sy’s terminology, but technically the inlet jetty is the only jetty at Pt. Lookout, the other 4 being groins. And for those of you who may be confused visiting there after a year’s hiatus, there were traditionally only 2 groins. Last year the Army Corps build two new ones. Bob [cid:image001.png@01D39B71.1D310D40] Bob Grover d +1 (631) 761-7369 | c +1 (516) 318-8536 An Equal Opportunity Employer From: bounce-122251285-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-122251285-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Sy Schiff Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2018 2:45 PM To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu Subject: [nysbirds-l] Point Lookout After a visit to Hempstead Lake SP, Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) went looking for the KING EIDERS. It was with a score of COMMON EIDERS at the 4th jetty (inlet is 5). Other ducks included SURF SCOTER and LONG-TAILED DUCKS along with a diminished est. 600 GREATER SCAUP. PURPLE SANDPIPERS were seen on 3 different jetties. There are deep crevasses between the rocks and the shorebirds quickly disappeared after being momentarily flushed by a crashing surf. There may have been more. Three tries, but we got our target birds. Sy Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10 -- 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/>! -- 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: 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] Point Lookout
Thank you, Sy, for being the first to explain exactly what is meant by the 4th (or any other) jetty. I am ok with Sy’s terminology, but technically the inlet jetty is the only jetty at Pt. Lookout, the other 4 being groins. And for those of you who may be confused visiting there after a year’s hiatus, there were traditionally only 2 groins. Last year the Army Corps build two new ones. Bob [cid:image001.png@01D39B71.1D310D40] Bob Grover d +1 (631) 761-7369 | c +1 (516) 318-8536 An Equal Opportunity Employer From: bounce-122251285-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-122251285-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Sy Schiff Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2018 2:45 PM To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu Subject: [nysbirds-l] Point Lookout After a visit to Hempstead Lake SP, Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) went looking for the KING EIDERS. It was with a score of COMMON EIDERS at the 4th jetty (inlet is 5). Other ducks included SURF SCOTER and LONG-TAILED DUCKS along with a diminished est. 600 GREATER SCAUP. PURPLE SANDPIPERS were seen on 3 different jetties. There are deep crevasses between the rocks and the shorebirds quickly disappeared after being momentarily flushed by a crashing surf. There may have been more. Three tries, but we got our target birds. Sy Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10 -- 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/>! -- 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: 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] Point Lookout
After a visit to Hempstead Lake SP, Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) went looking for the KING EIDERS. It was with a score of COMMON EIDERS at the 4th jetty (inlet is 5). Other ducks included SURF SCOTER and LONG-TAILED DUCKS along with a diminished est. 600 GREATER SCAUP. PURPLE SANDPIPERS were seen on 3 different jetties. There are deep crevasses between the rocks and the shorebirds quickly disappeared after being momentarily flushed by a crashing surf. There may have been more. Three tries, but we got our target birds. Sy Sent from Mail for Windows 10 -- 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] Point Lookout
After a visit to Hempstead Lake SP, Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) went looking for the KING EIDERS. It was with a score of COMMON EIDERS at the 4th jetty (inlet is 5). Other ducks included SURF SCOTER and LONG-TAILED DUCKS along with a diminished est. 600 GREATER SCAUP. PURPLE SANDPIPERS were seen on 3 different jetties. There are deep crevasses between the rocks and the shorebirds quickly disappeared after being momentarily flushed by a crashing surf. There may have been more. Three tries, but we got our target birds. Sy Sent from Mail for Windows 10 -- 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] Point Lookout (Nassau County)
Looking at the young male King Eider right now (3:45pm) in a flock of Common Eiders just west of the second jetty (counting east to west). Also five Harlequin Ducks east of the first jetty. Karen Fung NYC http://BIRDSiVIEWS.com 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] Point Lookout (Nassau County)
Looking at the young male King Eider right now (3:45pm) in a flock of Common Eiders just west of the second jetty (counting east to west). Also five Harlequin Ducks east of the first jetty. Karen Fung NYC http://BIRDSiVIEWS.com 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] Point Lookout and Theodore Roosevelt Nature Center
Beautiful afternoon for birding. Had a male Harlequin and approximately 15 Purple Sandpipers on the middle jetty at Pt. Lookout,and one Lapland Longspur with Horned Larks in front of Nature Center...Martin Carney -- 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] Point Lookout and Theodore Roosevelt Nature Center
Beautiful afternoon for birding. Had a male Harlequin and approximately 15 Purple Sandpipers on the middle jetty at Pt. Lookout,and one Lapland Longspur with Horned Larks in front of Nature Center...Martin Carney -- 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] Point Lookout and Theodore Roosevelt Nature Center
A beautiful day for birding produced a male Harlequin Duck and approximately 15 Purple Sandpipers on the middle jetty at Point Lookout, and a Lapland Longspur amidst a group of Horned Larks at the Nature Center. Happy birding...Martin Carney -- 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] Point Lookout and Theodore Roosevelt Nature Center
A beautiful day for birding produced a male Harlequin Duck and approximately 15 Purple Sandpipers on the middle jetty at Point Lookout, and a Lapland Longspur amidst a group of Horned Larks at the Nature Center. Happy birding...Martin Carney -- 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] Point Lookout -- Lark Sparrow
Hi all, Yesterday, Trudy Battaly, Drew Panko, Nick Sly, Bobby Kurtz, Mary Beth Billerman and I had the continuing Lark Sparrow at the Fireman's Park at Point Lookout in Nassau County. It was foraging along the grass near the playground. Good birding, Shawn Billerman -- Shawn Billerman PhD Candidate, Carling Lab University of Wyoming Dept. Zoo/Phys and Program in Ecology -- Shawn Billerman PhD Student, Carling Lab University of Wyoming Dept. Zoo/Phys and Program in Ecology -- 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] Point Lookout -- Lark Sparrow
Hi all, Yesterday, Trudy Battaly, Drew Panko, Nick Sly, Bobby Kurtz, Mary Beth Billerman and I had the continuing Lark Sparrow at the Fireman's Park at Point Lookout in Nassau County. It was foraging along the grass near the playground. Good birding, Shawn Billerman -- Shawn Billerman PhD Candidate, Carling Lab University of Wyoming Dept. Zoo/Phys and Program in Ecology -- Shawn Billerman PhD Student, Carling Lab University of Wyoming Dept. Zoo/Phys and Program in Ecology -- 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] Point Lookout (Nassau) Iceland Gull, Harlequin Ducks
This afternoon, an immature Iceland Gull was on the easternmost jetty to the west of the inlet at Point Lookout. Perhaps taking shelter from the fierce wind, two pairs of Harlequin Ducks were in the inlet, just north of the isolated house near the mouth of the inlet. Scans for grassland birds at Nickerson Beach and West End were not rewarded. Doug Futuyma Stony Brook, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Point Lookout (Nassau) Iceland Gull, Harlequin Ducks
This afternoon, an immature Iceland Gull was on the easternmost jetty to the west of the inlet at Point Lookout. Perhaps taking shelter from the fierce wind, two pairs of Harlequin Ducks were in the inlet, just north of the isolated house near the mouth of the inlet. Scans for grassland birds at Nickerson Beach and West End were not rewarded. Doug Futuyma Stony Brook, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Point Lookout update
There is major dredging underway at Point Lookout and there is no access to the beach area by the jetties. The beach entrance in the southeast corner of the town parking area is roped off, and the beach has been extended with pumped sand all the way to the end of the eastern two jetties. I didn't see that many gulls. Some may remember that dredging in the nineties produced 12 or 13 species of gulls, including Ross'. Only 1 Bonaparte's Gull was around while I was there. >From the small accessible area in the southeast corner, at the end of Mineola >Avenue, I had 1 drake Harlequin flying west. Otherwise the usual birds - >Common Eider, both loons, Horned grebes. -- 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] Point Lookout update
There is major dredging underway at Point Lookout and there is no access to the beach area by the jetties. The beach entrance in the southeast corner of the town parking area is roped off, and the beach has been extended with pumped sand all the way to the end of the eastern two jetties. I didn't see that many gulls. Some may remember that dredging in the nineties produced 12 or 13 species of gulls, including Ross'. Only 1 Bonaparte's Gull was around while I was there. From the small accessible area in the southeast corner, at the end of Mineola Avenue, I had 1 drake Harlequin flying west. Otherwise the usual birds - Common Eider, both loons, Horned grebes. -- 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] Point Lookout - Harlequin Ducks and Snow Buntings
This afternoon before sunset I rushed to Point Lookout to get pics of the Harlequin Ducks recently seen there. Once I got on the beach I spotted a Horned Grebe, Sanderling and then a few Snow Buntings quickly flew by. As I walked from West to the Inlet, I saw a few Long Tailed Ducks, couple of Black Scoters, more Horned Grebes, a few loons, a decent amount of common eiders and a large seal was poking it's head out of the water. I almost gave up on the Harlequin Ducks until I got to the Inlet. Saw at least 4 females (maybe 5) and 2 drakes. I went by the Jones Beach Coast Guard Station which only had a few Brant. A Goshawk or Harrier was swooping over the "pond" in the dunes. I tried looking for the Glaucous Gull in Field 6 but couldn't locate it - mostly Ringed Billed, a few Herring and Black Backed. I was happy to find the Harlequin Ducks - great way to end the year! Happy New Year! Rob in Massapequa http://longislandbirding.blogspot.com/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Point Lookout - Harlequin Ducks and Snow Buntings
This afternoon before sunset I rushed to Point Lookout to get pics of the Harlequin Ducks recently seen there. Once I got on the beach I spotted a Horned Grebe, Sanderling and then a few Snow Buntings quickly flew by. As I walked from West to the Inlet, I saw a few Long Tailed Ducks, couple of Black Scoters, more Horned Grebes, a few loons, a decent amount of common eiders and a large seal was poking it's head out of the water. I almost gave up on the Harlequin Ducks until I got to the Inlet. Saw at least 4 females (maybe 5) and 2 drakes. I went by the Jones Beach Coast Guard Station which only had a few Brant. A Goshawk or Harrier was swooping over the pond in the dunes. I tried looking for the Glaucous Gull in Field 6 but couldn't locate it - mostly Ringed Billed, a few Herring and Black Backed. I was happy to find the Harlequin Ducks - great way to end the year! Happy New Year! Rob in Massapequa http://longislandbirding.blogspot.com/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Point Lookout
Windy and cold this afternoon: * pair of Piping Plovers * 2 pair Oyster Catchers * 10 Common Eider * 20 Brant * 10 Sanderlings Rick White Malverne -- 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] Point Lookout
Windy and cold this afternoon: * pair of Piping Plovers * 2 pair Oyster Catchers * 10 Common Eider * 20 Brant * 10 Sanderlings Rick White Malverne -- 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] Point Lookout and Jones Beach Working Dock
At Point Lookout, this morning (9:00) Red-throated Loons and Horned Grebes were at the jetty and groins. Harlequin Ducks (one male and two females) moved from the rocks along the inlet to the western groin. At Jones Beach, around 12:30, the Great Cormorants were atop the pole with the triangle markers (3) about 120 yds northwest of the end of the Coast Guard Station property. Three Razorbills were feeding in the inlet off the west end of the working docks and one Razorbill was feeding along working docks on Sloop Channel also at 12:30 (about 2 hours after low tide). -- 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] Point Lookout
Spent an hour in the late afternoon birding Jones Inlet from the Pt. Lookout side. Had the five harlequin ducks (three adult male, 2 adult female). They lifted off, did a long circled flight around the Inlet and headed out to the ocean heading west. However, I could not relocate them after a short walk to the groin field on the ocean. Also saw two common eider hens and one great cormorant but was surprised by the lack of any loons or grebes. Mill Pond Park had the regular cast of waterfowl characters as did Camman's Pond which provided great views of five black-crowned night-heron visibly perched in the treed island in the pond. John Turner -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Point Lookout
Spent an hour in the late afternoon birding Jones Inlet from the Pt. Lookout side. Had the five harlequin ducks (three adult male, 2 adult female). They lifted off, did a long circled flight around the Inlet and headed out to the ocean heading west. However, I could not relocate them after a short walk to the groin field on the ocean. Also saw two common eider hens and one great cormorant but was surprised by the lack of any loons or grebes. Mill Pond Park had the regular cast of waterfowl characters as did Camman's Pond which provided great views of five black-crowned night-heron visibly perched in the treed island in the pond. John Turner -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Point Lookout, Nassau County
Date: Nov. 24,2009 Place: Point Lookout, Nassau County Reported By: Joe Giunta Three Harlequin Ducks continue at Point Lookout. Two males were at the west most jetty, while one female was at the east most jetty. Also present were: Common Loons, Red-throated Loons, Common Eiders, Ruddy Turnstones. Hardly any gulls were seen. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
