Finished with chores by 1045, I stepped outside, saw and felt what a glorious
day it was, and decided to head out to Montauk, despite the late start. Once on
the road, I started to map out my stops, deciding to try for the snowy on the
way out, giving me a 2nd shot on the way home, if I missed
Apologies to all for sounding the false alarm. Upon further evaluation by
more skilled field birders than myself, the Central Park Reservoir
Mew/Common Gull that I posted about earlier today is actually a dark 1st
cycle Ring-billed Gull. Thank you to everyone who provided me with their
timely and
While driving home from work, on Sunrise Highway, I noticed a large flock of
geese flying south across the highway heading toward West Brook Pond. Knowing
that West Brook is a popular goose roost I decided to go investigate.
I had just enough light to glass the pond and sure enough, picked out
Hi All,
In the flickr link below is one of Nadir's better photos of this bird. I don't
have much experience with the mew/common gull complex, but to me this bird
appears to be a rather heavily mottled, pale-billed ring-billed gull. The bill
doesn't strike me as very fine, nor the head very
Today, on my usual lunch hour walk to the Central Park Reservoir I found what I
believe is a 1st cycle Mew/Common Gull. This individual is a Ring-billed sized
bird that is heavily marked all around the head. Notable were the dusky brown
markings concentrated around the eyes, the relatively fine
David's got the basics, but if any of you who aren't pelagic veterans have
any specific questions, feel free to drop me an email. We're not running a
trip this winter due to personal reasons, but we're supporting the boat
owner and New York birding community to try to get a trip out this winter.
Some additional info per Melissa of the Capt. Lou fleetThe boat will be going
out 40-50 miles, and stay in NY waters. Sites to be visited are the Mud Hole,
Glory Hole, and Party Wreck (I think I got it right)For info on target birds
and preparation, check out the Sealife Paulagics website for
Many thanks to those who have already submitted their reports! This note is
a friendly reminder to those who haven't sent their data in yet.
The NYSOA (New York State Ornithological Association) County and State
Listing Project is accepting birders' data for 2012. If you wish to get your
numbers
*** THE LINNAEAN SOCIETY OF NEW YORK - MEETING PROGRAM - AMERICAN MUSEUM OF
NATURAL HISTORY, NEW YORK CITY ***
This coming *TUESDAY* (Feb 12 2013) The Linnaean Society of New York (TLS)
will present another two-part program at the American Museum of Natural
History (AMNH) in New York City.
*
6:00
Hello all I just found out about this pelagic trip planned for March 2 from
Freeport and thought the list might like to know. I believe all logistics, etc
are being handled through the Captain Lou staff rather than Paul Guris of
Sealife Paulagics (contact info below). I have found
Hello all I just found out about this pelagic trip planned for March 2 from
Freeport and thought the list might like to know. I believe all logistics, etc
are being handled through the Captain Lou staff rather than Paul Guris of
Sealife Paulagics (contact info below). I have found
*** THE LINNAEAN SOCIETY OF NEW YORK - MEETING PROGRAM - AMERICAN MUSEUM OF
NATURAL HISTORY, NEW YORK CITY ***
This coming *TUESDAY* (Feb 12 2013) The Linnaean Society of New York (TLS)
will present another two-part program at the American Museum of Natural
History (AMNH) in New York City.
*
6:00
Many thanks to those who have already submitted their reports! This note is
a friendly reminder to those who haven't sent their data in yet.
The NYSOA (New York State Ornithological Association) County and State
Listing Project is accepting birders' data for 2012. If you wish to get your
numbers
David's got the basics, but if any of you who aren't pelagic veterans have
any specific questions, feel free to drop me an email. We're not running a
trip this winter due to personal reasons, but we're supporting the boat
owner and New York birding community to try to get a trip out this winter.
Today, on my usual lunch hour walk to the Central Park Reservoir I found what I
believe is a 1st cycle Mew/Common Gull. This individual is a Ring-billed sized
bird that is heavily marked all around the head. Notable were the dusky brown
markings concentrated around the eyes, the relatively fine
Hi All,
In the flickr link below is one of Nadir's better photos of this bird. I don't
have much experience with the mew/common gull complex, but to me this bird
appears to be a rather heavily mottled, pale-billed ring-billed gull. The bill
doesn't strike me as very fine, nor the head very
While driving home from work, on Sunrise Highway, I noticed a large flock of
geese flying south across the highway heading toward West Brook Pond. Knowing
that West Brook is a popular goose roost I decided to go investigate.
I had just enough light to glass the pond and sure enough, picked out
Apologies to all for sounding the false alarm. Upon further evaluation by
more skilled field birders than myself, the Central Park Reservoir
Mew/Common Gull that I posted about earlier today is actually a dark 1st
cycle Ring-billed Gull. Thank you to everyone who provided me with their
timely and
Finished with chores by 1045, I stepped outside, saw and felt what a glorious
day it was, and decided to head out to Montauk, despite the late start. Once on
the road, I started to map out my stops, deciding to try for the snowy on the
way out, giving me a 2nd shot on the way home, if I missed
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