[nysbirds-l] Snowy Owl, Smith Point park, Fire Island, South shore Suffolk county

Kevin Connoly called to report a Snowy Owl from Smith Point on Fire Island." The owl was just west of old inlet he followed me along leapfrogging me maybe hunting in the headlights? He was quite big." Good birding Patrick Santinello Eastport -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Northern Shrike - Sullivan County

This morning on my way to work I spotted a immature Northern Shrike on Route 42 just before the pipeline clearing in Forestburg. This bird is very brown with no white in the wings while perched, and a very vague mask. This location is approximately a mile or so before the Orange County border.

[nysbirds-l] greater white fronted goose

There was a greater white fronted goose feeding on the lawns on the far side of ST.JOHNS POND COLD SPRING HARBOR. Gary straus -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Singing Red & White-winged Crossbills & a BLACK BEAR!!!

12/14/11 Minerva & Newcomb (Essex County) I hiked the Roosevelt Truck Trail today because I lost my favorite water bottle on the trail on Monday! (I came out too late on Monday to re-hike it.) With the new reality of our warmer climate, I am often asked what Black Bears do when there is

Re: [nysbirds-l] NYC Selasphorus photos

Hi All, Here's my bout of photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/58638795@N08/ To me me this bird looks like a Rufous, based on the rather thick, broad outer tail feathers, extent of rufous in the tail--not thin like in Allen's, and face pattern, which doesn't seem as pale as a Broad-tailed's

[nysbirds-l] NYC Selasphorus photos

Thanks to Jacob for getting the word out quickly.  The bird seemed to be settling in for the evening by the small garden directly adjacent to the 81st St. museum entrance at about 4:00pm. Three photos are posted at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/scullybirds/ I am sure others have better photos. 

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach, Point Lookout, Nassau County

Date: Dec. 14, 2011 Place: Jones Beach, Point Lookout Andy Oliver, from Great Britain, and I found 39 species today. The highlights were: Long-billed Dowitchers (2), Razorbills (12, close in at the Coast Guard Station and Fisherman's Parking Lot), Horned Larks (15, Nature Center), Tree

[nysbirds-l] Salasphorus Hummingbird--Museum of Natural HIstory

Just got a call from David Burg, saying that his son Noah found a Rufous-type hummingbird in the flowers on the 81st st. entrance to the Museum, by the Rose center. Good luck, Jacob Drucker Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] High Line Sightings, NYC

On an afternoon stroll yesterday along the High Line on the West Side of Manhattan (from 23-28 st in this case), I saw more birds than I expected. There's an art installation of bird shelters and feeders at 23rd st that several species were taking advantage of, including Mourning Doves,

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach, Point Lookout, Nassau County

Date: Dec. 14, 2011 Place: Jones Beach, Point Lookout Andy Oliver, from Great Britain, and I found 39 species today. The highlights were: Long-billed Dowitchers (2), Razorbills (12, close in at the Coast Guard Station and Fisherman's Parking Lot), Horned Larks (15, Nature Center), Tree

[nysbirds-l] NYC Selasphorus photos

Thanks to Jacob for getting the word out quickly.  The bird seemed to be settling in for the evening by the small garden directly adjacent to the 81st St. museum entrance at about 4:00pm. Three photos are posted at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/scullybirds/ I am sure others have better photos. 

[nysbirds-l] Singing Red White-winged Crossbills a BLACK BEAR!!!

12/14/11 Minerva Newcomb (Essex County) I hiked the Roosevelt Truck Trail today because I lost my favorite water bottle on the trail on Monday! (I came out too late on Monday to re-hike it.) With the new reality of our warmer climate, I am often asked what Black Bears do when there is

[nysbirds-l] Snowy Owl, Smith Point park, Fire Island, South shore Suffolk county

Kevin Connoly called to report a Snowy Owl from Smith Point on Fire Island. The owl was just west of old inlet he followed me along leapfrogging me maybe hunting in the headlights? He was quite big. Good birding Patrick Santinello Eastport -- NYSbirds-L List Info: