[nysbirds-l] NPR Segment on Amer. Crows

2009-07-29 Thread Joan E. Collins
Hi Everyone, I heard a fascinating segment on American Crows on National Public Radio on Monday that featured a couple of researchers including Kevin McGowan. Here is a link for the program (you can click on a link to the nearly 8 -minute segment from this site):

Re: [nysbirds-l] American Bittern, Nassau County

2009-07-29 Thread Susan Herbst
Hi Chip- May I ask where this property is and whether it is presently open to the public? Thanks Sue Susan Herbst graphic design/illustration/photography 516-633-7730 susie...@optonline.net On Jul 29, 2009, at 4:21 PM, Frederick Hamilton wrote: > Spotted an American Bittern today (7/29) @

[nysbirds-l] Shorebirds - Hulbert Rd, Town of Wilson, Niagara County

2009-07-29 Thread Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter
The puddles on Hulbert Rd got a reinforcing shot of rain this afternoon, which should keep them viable for a little while longer, at least. This evening, Betsy and I had 9 species of shorebirds with BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER being a new addition. Here is our list: Killdeer many Black-bellied Plover

Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: MAINE Bl-br. Albatross photo'd... [7/24]

2009-07-29 Thread Jim Osterlund
For what it may be worth, the ferry landing in Vinalhaven, Maine, is here; http://tinyurl.com/nc2tsn Which of many locations bearing the name, "seal", is the relevant one is beyond me at the moment. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: MAINE Bl-br. Albatross photo'd... [7/24]

2009-07-29 Thread Tom Fiore
This report posted today, Wed. 29 July 2009, from MAINE: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/MAIN.html#1248893040 >> Subject: Black-browed Albatross!!! From: "Richard MacDonald" Date: Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:43:04 -0400 I was forwarded a copy of the Vinalhaven Sightings Report (dated July 24,

[nysbirds-l] American Bittern, Nassau County

2009-07-29 Thread Frederick Hamilton
Spotted an American Bittern today (7/29) @ est. 1230 and again @ 1345 on a newly acquired NYSDEC parcel just off of 106/107 north of the LIE (495). This is the first one I have seen on Long Island. Good Birding All Chip Hamilton Bird Conservation Biologist NYS DEC Region 1 50 Circle