Hi All,
Scanning the sound from Orchard Beach, highlights were 4 Razorbill, 1 each of
Surf Scoter and Long-tailed Duck and 36 Common Goldeneye.
Good Birding,
Richard Aracil
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Spent a pleasant afternoon in Central Park Saturday. Highlight of the
day was White-Winged Crossbills high in the sweetgums just south of
the Humming Tombstone area in the Ramble. They were hard to identify,
being mixed with Goldfinches and quite high up, but I got at least one
photo showing the
Some folks have written to me offline about the best times to see the *Barnacle
Goose* at *Van Cortlandt Park*, so I figured I would to a broadcast post on
the list serve for those who might be interested.
The Parade Grounds at Van Cortlandt Park could get very active on the
weekends especially
The COMMON GOLDENEYE off Randall's Island was first reported by David
Barrett on Thursday 13-Dec.
Ben Cacace
Manhattan, NYC
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We birded Caumsett State Park today as part of the Northern Nassau CBC.
Highlights of the day's birding was an American White Pelican seen in the late
afternoon flying east over Lloyd Harbor towards Huntington Bay. Perhaps this is
the same bird that was seen in early November at Lloyd Point by
Full list at < http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S12295561 >.
The sub-adult ICELAND GULL was perched on the New York Post building across
the Bronx Kill seen from the northeast section of the island. It had an all
dark bill, dark eye, a light scaly pattern to the wings, the very light
Attached are a couple of digi-photos of the Barnacle Goose I found on Wellwood
Avenue.
I initially noticed the goose when it was slightly obscured by the larger
Canada's. Lighting was tough but Chase and I were able to get a good angle on
sun for some solid viewing. The bird had no leg bands
I figured I'd get the word out quickly with the fading light. Chase Cammarota
just finished up our CBC sector and noted a large goose flock in the field
along the west side of Wellwood Avenue. There is a Barnacle Goose in the north
end of the flock. Photos and more later. I believe the field is
The Barnacle Goose continues on the Parade Grounds at Van Cortlandt
Park. In addition one Cackling Goose has been identified in the flock
of Canada's so far.
No sign of the visiting Ohio birders who wanted intel on the BAGO.
Hopefully they get here before the field gets too busy.
Sent from
The Barnacle Goose continues on the Parade Grounds at Van Cortlandt
Park. In addition one Cackling Goose has been identified in the flock
of Canada's so far.
No sign of the visiting Ohio birders who wanted intel on the BAGO.
Hopefully they get here before the field gets too busy.
Sent from
I figured I'd get the word out quickly with the fading light. Chase Cammarota
just finished up our CBC sector and noted a large goose flock in the field
along the west side of Wellwood Avenue. There is a Barnacle Goose in the north
end of the flock. Photos and more later. I believe the field is
Attached are a couple of digi-photos of the Barnacle Goose I found on Wellwood
Avenue.
I initially noticed the goose when it was slightly obscured by the larger
Canada's. Lighting was tough but Chase and I were able to get a good angle on
sun for some solid viewing. The bird had no leg bands
Full list at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S12295561 .
The sub-adult ICELAND GULL was perched on the New York Post building across
the Bronx Kill seen from the northeast section of the island. It had an all
dark bill, dark eye, a light scaly pattern to the wings, the very light
We birded Caumsett State Park today as part of the Northern Nassau CBC.
Highlights of the day's birding was an American White Pelican seen in the late
afternoon flying east over Lloyd Harbor towards Huntington Bay. Perhaps this is
the same bird that was seen in early November at Lloyd Point by
The COMMON GOLDENEYE off Randall's Island was first reported by David
Barrett on Thursday 13-Dec.
Ben Cacace
Manhattan, NYC
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http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME
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Some folks have written to me offline about the best times to see the *Barnacle
Goose* at *Van Cortlandt Park*, so I figured I would to a broadcast post on
the list serve for those who might be interested.
The Parade Grounds at Van Cortlandt Park could get very active on the
weekends especially
Spent a pleasant afternoon in Central Park Saturday. Highlight of the
day was White-Winged Crossbills high in the sweetgums just south of
the Humming Tombstone area in the Ramble. They were hard to identify,
being mixed with Goldfinches and quite high up, but I got at least one
photo showing the
Hi All,
Scanning the sound from Orchard Beach, highlights were 4 Razorbill, 1 each of
Surf Scoter and Long-tailed Duck and 36 Common Goldeneye.
Good Birding,
Richard Aracil
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NYSbirds-L List Info:
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