[nysbirds-l] Montauk to Easthampton, Jan. 5

A number of interesting species, mostly reported previously, were found today from Montauk Point west to Easthampton. Together with Tom Burke and Gail Benson, I saw the following. Thanks to several birders in the area, including Anthony Collerton, Arie Gilbert, Michael McBrien, Peter Polshek, and

[nysbirds-l] Yellow-breasted Chat and more

Hello all, Joined the Queens County bird club at Point lookout today with leader John Collins (THANKS JOHN!!!).  We had common eider, blank and white-winged scoter, horned grebe and more usual suspects.  We had purple sandpipers, none of them landed by us, only fly bys.  Also most of the

[nysbirds-l] NYC: Randall's Island, Sat. 5-Jan incl. OCWA & Pipits

Date: Saturday, 5 January 2013 (1:58p-5:10p) Location: New York County - Randall's Island Observers: Bruce Yolton, Ben Cacace Reported by: Ben Cacace The ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLER was along the phragmites bordering the saltmarsh at the field 42 backstop in the northeast section of the park. There

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

The Saturday morning bird walk had 21 birders who decided to take the Unofficial Semi-Big Year challenge. Using NYBG's free Birding List, of birds most commonly found in the northeast, we are counting birds until December 31, 2013. There is still time to join in the fun and there will be

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls

Had a flock of 24+ Common Redpolls at West End II, Jones Beach State Park this afternoon. They were located in the center median across from the coast guard station, and allowed close approach while they fed on the pine seeds. One male was in full breeding plumage. Robert Proniewych --

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Iceland Gull

Today Heydi Lopes, Keir Randall and I birded Coney Island Beach and Coney Island Creek. While scanning Gravesend Bay from Coney Island Creek Park, Keir spotted what appeared to be a white-winged gull about 1/4 mile to the West. We walked down the beach to get closer looks and confirmed the ID

[nysbirds-l] Bittern, Dune Road, Suffolk, Hampton. Bays

Bittern in ditch just north of 28 Dune Rd. Hampton Bays, now. Mike & Lynne Scheibel Brookhaven, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Rye Marshlands, 1/5

Hi All, Several birders this morning had looks at the continuing (since 12/8) CLAY-COLORED SPARROW at Marshlands Conservancy in Rye. Affording good comparison were three other members of the Spizella genus--CHIPPING (1), FIELD (1), and a few dozen American Tree. The ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLER

Re:[nysbirds-l] Unusual Cormorant at Rye Beach, Westchester County

I too have never seen a (North American) Great Cormorant with this much white, but it makes sense that that's what is was. We call it "Great Cormorant", the British call is "Cormorant", but it's the same species, phalacrocorax carbo. One or two of the European races definitely do show this

[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose (YES) + 2 Cackling Geese @ Van Cortlandt Park Bronx NY....

The Barnacle Goose is currently on the Van Cortlandt Park Lake along with a sizable flock of Canada's. My friend Andria and I have so far picked out 2 Cackling from this flock and still searching. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com

[nysbirds-l] Nest, Eggs, Heartbreak & Beauty

Birder's et al, Thought this might be of interest to NY birders. This is a worthwhile trip to see this exhibit. http://kymry.wordpress.com/2013/01/02/nest-eggs-heartbreak-beauty-exhibition/ Cheers, Mardi Dickinson Norwalk, CT -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose at Belmont Lake State Park

Barnacle Goose present on west side of lake at 7:40 AM. Ken Feustel Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Unusual Cormorant

Thanks to everyone for the many responses.  I've seen many juvenile Great Cormorants over the last twenty years, but never one in this plumage.  Apparently it is a regular occurrence. Always learning something new with birding. John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] CORRECTION -- NYC Area RBA: 4 January 2013

[Transcriber's Note: The two BARROW'S GOLDENEYE seen Wednesday in Montauk were male and female, rather than two males. Revision made below.] - RBA * New York * New York City, Long Island, Westchester County * Jan 04, 2013 * NYNY1301.04 - Birds Mentioned: BARNACLE GOOSE+ (+ Details requested by

[nysbirds-l] CORRECTION -- NYC Area RBA: 4 January 2013

[Transcriber's Note: The two BARROW'S GOLDENEYE seen Wednesday in Montauk were male and female, rather than two males. Revision made below.] - RBA * New York * New York City, Long Island, Westchester County * Jan 04, 2013 * NYNY1301.04 - Birds Mentioned: BARNACLE GOOSE+ (+ Details requested by

[nysbirds-l] Unusual Cormorant

Thanks to everyone for the many responses.  I've seen many juvenile Great Cormorants over the last twenty years, but never one in this plumage.  Apparently it is a regular occurrence. Always learning something new with birding. John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose at Belmont Lake State Park

Barnacle Goose present on west side of lake at 7:40 AM. Ken Feustel Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Nest, Eggs, Heartbreak Beauty

Birder's et al, Thought this might be of interest to NY birders. This is a worthwhile trip to see this exhibit. http://kymry.wordpress.com/2013/01/02/nest-eggs-heartbreak-beauty-exhibition/ Cheers, Mardi Dickinson Norwalk, CT -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose (YES) + 2 Cackling Geese @ Van Cortlandt Park Bronx NY....

The Barnacle Goose is currently on the Van Cortlandt Park Lake along with a sizable flock of Canada's. My friend Andria and I have so far picked out 2 Cackling from this flock and still searching. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com

Re:[nysbirds-l] Unusual Cormorant at Rye Beach, Westchester County

I too have never seen a (North American) Great Cormorant with this much white, but it makes sense that that's what is was. We call it Great Cormorant, the British call is Cormorant, but it's the same species, phalacrocorax carbo. One or two of the European races definitely do show this much

[nysbirds-l] Rye Marshlands, 1/5

Hi All, Several birders this morning had looks at the continuing (since 12/8) CLAY-COLORED SPARROW at Marshlands Conservancy in Rye. Affording good comparison were three other members of the Spizella genus--CHIPPING (1), FIELD (1), and a few dozen American Tree. The ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLER

[nysbirds-l] Bittern, Dune Road, Suffolk, Hampton. Bays

Bittern in ditch just north of 28 Dune Rd. Hampton Bays, now. Mike Lynne Scheibel Brookhaven, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Iceland Gull

Today Heydi Lopes, Keir Randall and I birded Coney Island Beach and Coney Island Creek. While scanning Gravesend Bay from Coney Island Creek Park, Keir spotted what appeared to be a white-winged gull about 1/4 mile to the West. We walked down the beach to get closer looks and confirmed the ID

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls

Had a flock of 24+ Common Redpolls at West End II, Jones Beach State Park this afternoon. They were located in the center median across from the coast guard station, and allowed close approach while they fed on the pine seeds. One male was in full breeding plumage. Robert Proniewych --

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

The Saturday morning bird walk had 21 birders who decided to take the Unofficial Semi-Big Year challenge. Using NYBG's free Birding List, of birds most commonly found in the northeast, we are counting birds until December 31, 2013. There is still time to join in the fun and there will be

[nysbirds-l] NYC: Randall's Island, Sat. 5-Jan incl. OCWA Pipits

Date: Saturday, 5 January 2013 (1:58p-5:10p) Location: New York County - Randall's Island Observers: Bruce Yolton, Ben Cacace Reported by: Ben Cacace The ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLER was along the phragmites bordering the saltmarsh at the field 42 backstop in the northeast section of the park. There

[nysbirds-l] Yellow-breasted Chat and more

Hello all, Joined the Queens County bird club at Point lookout today with leader John Collins (THANKS JOHN!!!).  We had common eider, blank and white-winged scoter, horned grebe and more usual suspects.  We had purple sandpipers, none of them landed by us, only fly bys.  Also most of the

[nysbirds-l] Montauk to Easthampton, Jan. 5

A number of interesting species, mostly reported previously, were found today from Montauk Point west to Easthampton. Together with Tom Burke and Gail Benson, I saw the following. Thanks to several birders in the area, including Anthony Collerton, Arie Gilbert, Michael McBrien, Peter Polshek, and