[nysbirds-l] Seven Eurasian Wigeons - West Sayville, Suffolk Co.

2013-03-02 Thread Michael McBrien
This morning, the flock of wigeon at the West Sayville Golf Course held an additional female Eurasian Wigeon, bringing the grand total of Eurasians presently at the site to seven. This includes 4 breeding-plumaged males (one of which is the 1st winter male that has been previously seen) and

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

2013-03-02 Thread Debbie Becker
Twenty-Seven birders joined the Saturday morning bird walk at NYBG. Highlights include Red winged blackbirds and Rusty blackbirds. Red tailed hawk -2 Fox sparrow-3 One Fox Sparrow was singing in the Swale. Song sparrow-2 White throated sparrow-3 House sparrow-8 Chickadee-20+ Tufted

[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose

2013-03-02 Thread vanh...@citlink.net
Goose continues see Blog for details -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Fw: Orange County Pink-footed Goose Continues

2013-03-02 Thread vanh...@citlink.net
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[nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon 3/2 Specifics

2013-03-02 Thread David
I lucked out this afternoon and happened upon Jeff, Malcolm and Jackie (all from PA) as they were just about to follow the Gyr which had just taken to flight. In short, the Gyr was viewable from this location: Gilgo Beach, Babylon, NY 11702 We caught up with a falcon which turned out to be

[nysbirds-l] Dune Road

2013-03-02 Thread Luke Ormand
Dune Road this morning was at an extremely high tide (as high as I've ever seen it when not in a storm). It was easily passable in a sedan - but a good rinse with freshwater is recommended afterwards Due to the high tide birds were scarce but I did note the following: Belted Kingfisher

[nysbirds-l] Gyr - yes

2013-03-02 Thread David
On platform to west of Gilgo lot. Just caught duck and dive-bombed by peregrine. Dave Jordet Sent from my Iridium 9505A Satellite Phone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Orange County Pink-footed Goose Continues

2013-03-02 Thread vanh...@citlink.net
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Gilgo Gyr - Yes

2013-03-02 Thread Phil Jeffrey
Currently perched straight out in the saltmarsh from Gilgo beach (2:30 pm) --- Phil Jeffrey On Mar 2, 2013, at 1:12 PM, Peter Scully wrote: > The Gyrfalcon was present on a distant osprey platform NW of the Gilgo Beach > parking lot where it remained from about 8 until 12:20. At that point

[nysbirds-l] Gilgo Gyr - Yes

2013-03-02 Thread Peter Scully
The Gyrfalcon was present on a distant osprey platform NW of the Gilgo Beach parking lot where it remained from about 8 until 12:20. At that point it was flushed by boat traffic and flew east, perching on a low dock frame across the channel. Some opportunistic NJ birders chartered a passing

[nysbirds-l] Tufted duck

2013-03-02 Thread Norm Klein
A tufted duck continues in the company of a lesser scaup at Hecksher Park in Huntington. This is on a man-made pond that is easily accessible for parking and viewing. The park is off Rt. 25A & Park Avenue.

[nysbirds-l] Caumsett State Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

2013-03-02 Thread ken feustel
On Friday we finally had some free time so we decided to do some birding at Caumsett State Park (CSP). It turned out to be a good day for Turkey Vulture's. On our way up to CSP we observed three heading east over lower Huntington Harbor and an additional three (not together) at Caumsett. One

[nysbirds-l] Kowa scope cover

2013-03-02 Thread Patmlou2
I found a Kowa scope cover at the Jones Beach Coast Guard Station Yesterday. Seems like it was a day to leave things behind. I will be on the palegic today, but you can leave a message on my cell. 570-730-9892. Pat Jones. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Kowa scope cover

2013-03-02 Thread Patmlou2
I found a Kowa scope cover at the Jones Beach Coast Guard Station Yesterday. Seems like it was a day to leave things behind. I will be on the palegic today, but you can leave a message on my cell. 570-730-9892. Pat Jones. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Caumsett State Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

2013-03-02 Thread ken feustel
On Friday we finally had some free time so we decided to do some birding at Caumsett State Park (CSP). It turned out to be a good day for Turkey Vulture's. On our way up to CSP we observed three heading east over lower Huntington Harbor and an additional three (not together) at Caumsett. One

[nysbirds-l] Tufted duck

2013-03-02 Thread Norm Klein
A tufted duck continues in the company of a lesser scaup at Hecksher Park in Huntington. This is on a man-made pond that is easily accessible for parking and viewing. The park is off Rt. 25A Park Avenue.

[nysbirds-l] Gilgo Gyr - Yes

2013-03-02 Thread Peter Scully
The Gyrfalcon was present on a distant osprey platform NW of the Gilgo Beach parking lot where it remained from about 8 until 12:20. At that point it was flushed by boat traffic and flew east, perching on a low dock frame across the channel. Some opportunistic NJ birders chartered a passing

Re: [nysbirds-l] Gilgo Gyr - Yes

2013-03-02 Thread Phil Jeffrey
Currently perched straight out in the saltmarsh from Gilgo beach (2:30 pm) --- Phil Jeffrey On Mar 2, 2013, at 1:12 PM, Peter Scully peterandrewscull...@yahoo.com wrote: The Gyrfalcon was present on a distant osprey platform NW of the Gilgo Beach parking lot where it remained from about 8

[nysbirds-l] Orange County Pink-footed Goose Continues

2013-03-02 Thread vanh...@citlink.net
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[nysbirds-l] Gyr - yes

2013-03-02 Thread David
On platform to west of Gilgo lot. Just caught duck and dive-bombed by peregrine. Dave Jordet Sent from my Iridium 9505A Satellite Phone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Dune Road

2013-03-02 Thread Luke Ormand
Dune Road this morning was at an extremely high tide (as high as I've ever seen it when not in a storm). It was easily passable in a sedan - but a good rinse with freshwater is recommended afterwards Due to the high tide birds were scarce but I did note the following: Belted Kingfisher

[nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon 3/2 Specifics

2013-03-02 Thread David
I lucked out this afternoon and happened upon Jeff, Malcolm and Jackie (all from PA) as they were just about to follow the Gyr which had just taken to flight. In short, the Gyr was viewable from this location: Gilgo Beach, Babylon, NY 11702 We caught up with a falcon which turned out to be

[nysbirds-l] Fw: Orange County Pink-footed Goose Continues

2013-03-02 Thread vanh...@citlink.net
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