RE: [nysbirds-l] Hooded W. at Oakland Lake and other stuff

2013-04-21 Thread Ian Resnick
The Hooded was seen consistently in the vicinity of the Springfield Blvd. stairs (west end of the lake). It sang a little on Saturday morning, and by this afternoon was singing more. In addition, the Redstart was active around a wet area to the east of the stairs from 46th Avenue all weekend.

[nysbirds-l] Prospect Park & Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Queens County...

2013-04-21 Thread Cesar Castillo
I was at Prospect Park when I got the email about the white-faced Ibis.  Before I left I was able to see Palm, Pine, Yellow-rumped and my first of year Northern Parula.  Also heard the reported Worm-eating warbler (FOY) as well as a Green Heron and Chimney swifts. Headed out to Jamaica Bay where

[nysbirds-l] Hooded W. at Oakland Lake and other stuff

2013-04-21 Thread Steve Walter
I was informed through personal communication (from someone not on the list) that the HOODED WARBLER was seen both days of the weekend around the Springfield Blvd. staircase at Oakland Lake, Queens. I still haven't seen it. Have to get out of the neighborhood on weekends. So this is my report for

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP 4/21

2013-04-21 Thread Taylor Sturm
While the Yellow-Throated Warbler was a no-show this morning (at least until around 1 pm), Hempstead Lake State Park did yield a few good birds. Highlights included 1 Black Throated Green Warbler and 1 Blue Headed Vireo among some of the more numerous: Yellow Rumped Warbler Black and White

[nysbirds-l] NY Botanical Gardens Migrants

2013-04-21 Thread Philip Corbett
Had a number of migrants this afternoon at the New York Botanical Gardens in the Bronx. Saw six warbler species, highlighted by Black-throated Green at the bridge in the forest. There was a single Black-and-white at the same location, as well as 4-5 Pine Warblers. Palm and Yellow-rumped were

[nysbirds-l] Late Report: Sandhill Crane, Croton Point, Thu Apr 18

2013-04-21 Thread Anne Swaim
This is a late report -- only received this weekend -- for a sighting late last week. Jim Bourdon observed and photographed a Sandhill Crane at Croton Point County Park in Westchester County on Thu Apr 18, ~9am, taking off from south side of the landfill and flying east toward the Croton River.

[nysbirds-l] Montauk Point-21 April

2013-04-21 Thread pmaxp
Folks, I saw 4 Razorbills from the Point this afternoon. They were on the water fairly far out. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Montauk: Blue Grisbeak

2013-04-21 Thread pmaxp
The Imm male Blue Grosbeak remains at Camp Hero in the same location. I observed it at 3:45pm. Thanks Joe!! -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] Red-necked Phalarope - Dune Rd., Hampton Bays (Suffolk)

2013-04-21 Thread Angus Wilson
Correction: some confusion about roads off Dune Rd. Phalarope is working along shoreline on bayside opposite the real Road L (sign, which is on oceanside of Dune Rd). This is west of the first road that looks out onto the island with the large BC Night-Heron nesting colony. Angus Wilson & Mike

Re: [nysbirds-l] Red-necked Phalarope - Dune Rd., Hampton Bays (Suffolk)

2013-04-21 Thread Derek Rogers
Just to clarify: Road L is the second parking area west of Ponquogue Bridge. It is actually incorrectly listed as "Road K" on Google Maps. The bird continues in the cove just across from Road L. Both roads are posted on Dune Rd and you can't miss it. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville On Apr 21,

[nysbirds-l] Blue Grosbeak

2013-04-21 Thread JGIUNTA746
Date: April 21, 2013 Location: Camp Hero, Montauk There is an immature male Blue Grosbeak at Camp Hero. The bird is on the ground in the area near the Bluebird/Tree Swallow bird boxes. Best, Joe Giunta -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re: [nysbirds-l] Red-necked Phalarope - Dune Rd., Hampton Bays (Suffolk)

2013-04-21 Thread Angus Wilson
The Shinnecock Phalarope continues (2:00 PM) in the first bay west of Road L (not visible from L). Angus Wilson On Apr 21, 2013, at 12:18 PM, Derek Rogers wrote: > Bruce Horwith, Michael Horwith & myself are currently looking at a Red-necked > Phalarope on Dune Rd in the bayside cove at Road

[nysbirds-l] PledgeToFledge Connecticut Boat Trip!

2013-04-21 Thread Mardi Dickinson
Birders et al, Thought many of your would enjoy this article to come on a special PledgeToFledge Connecticut boating adventure in Southern CT. This is a perfect opportunity to bring a fledging and introduce them to the world of birding and nature, up-close to experience the wonders of the

[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Phalarope - Dune Rd., Hampton Bays (Suffolk)

2013-04-21 Thread Derek Rogers
Bruce Horwith, Michael Horwith & myself are currently looking at a Red-necked Phalarope on Dune Rd in the bayside cove at Road L. Bird is 30 feet from road. Road L is located west of the Ponquogue Bridge. http://www.flickr.com/photos/39025168@N07/ Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] White-faced Ibis + Sora @ Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Queens County...

2013-04-21 Thread Andrew Baksh
While working over a flock of 29 Glossy Ibis, I managed to pick out a WHITE-FACED IBIS. The bird was in the north western corner on the south end of the East Pond, presenting a very distant and difficult view. As luck would have it, while studying the Ibis' a SORA, walked out of the phragmites

[nysbirds-l] Ruff at Timber Point Continues

2013-04-21 Thread Rich Fried
A Ruff is visible now - 8:45 am - at the East Marina. Richard Fried New York City Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Ruff at Timber Point Continues

2013-04-21 Thread Rich Fried
A Ruff is visible now - 8:45 am - at the East Marina. Richard Fried New York City Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] White-faced Ibis + Sora @ Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Queens County...

2013-04-21 Thread Andrew Baksh
While working over a flock of 29 Glossy Ibis, I managed to pick out a WHITE-FACED IBIS. The bird was in the north western corner on the south end of the East Pond, presenting a very distant and difficult view. As luck would have it, while studying the Ibis' a SORA, walked out of the phragmites

[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Phalarope - Dune Rd., Hampton Bays (Suffolk)

2013-04-21 Thread Derek Rogers
Bruce Horwith, Michael Horwith myself are currently looking at a Red-necked Phalarope on Dune Rd in the bayside cove at Road L. Bird is 30 feet from road. Road L is located west of the Ponquogue Bridge. http://www.flickr.com/photos/39025168@N07/ Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] PledgeToFledge Connecticut Boat Trip!

2013-04-21 Thread Mardi Dickinson
Birders et al, Thought many of your would enjoy this article to come on a special PledgeToFledge Connecticut boating adventure in Southern CT. This is a perfect opportunity to bring a fledging and introduce them to the world of birding and nature, up-close to experience the wonders of the

Re: [nysbirds-l] Red-necked Phalarope - Dune Rd., Hampton Bays (Suffolk)

2013-04-21 Thread Angus Wilson
The Shinnecock Phalarope continues (2:00 PM) in the first bay west of Road L (not visible from L). Angus Wilson On Apr 21, 2013, at 12:18 PM, Derek Rogers drogers0...@gmail.com wrote: Bruce Horwith, Michael Horwith myself are currently looking at a Red-necked Phalarope on Dune Rd in the

[nysbirds-l] Blue Grosbeak

2013-04-21 Thread JGIUNTA746
Date: April 21, 2013 Location: Camp Hero, Montauk There is an immature male Blue Grosbeak at Camp Hero. The bird is on the ground in the area near the Bluebird/Tree Swallow bird boxes. Best, Joe Giunta -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re: [nysbirds-l] Red-necked Phalarope - Dune Rd., Hampton Bays (Suffolk)

2013-04-21 Thread Derek Rogers
Just to clarify: Road L is the second parking area west of Ponquogue Bridge. It is actually incorrectly listed as Road K on Google Maps. The bird continues in the cove just across from Road L. Both roads are posted on Dune Rd and you can't miss it. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville On Apr 21,

Re: [nysbirds-l] Red-necked Phalarope - Dune Rd., Hampton Bays (Suffolk)

2013-04-21 Thread Angus Wilson
Correction: some confusion about roads off Dune Rd. Phalarope is working along shoreline on bayside opposite the real Road L (sign, which is on oceanside of Dune Rd). This is west of the first road that looks out onto the island with the large BC Night-Heron nesting colony. Angus Wilson Mike

[nysbirds-l] Montauk: Blue Grisbeak

2013-04-21 Thread pmaxp
The Imm male Blue Grosbeak remains at Camp Hero in the same location. I observed it at 3:45pm. Thanks Joe!! -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Montauk Point-21 April

2013-04-21 Thread pmaxp
Folks, I saw 4 Razorbills from the Point this afternoon. They were on the water fairly far out. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Late Report: Sandhill Crane, Croton Point, Thu Apr 18

2013-04-21 Thread Anne Swaim
This is a late report -- only received this weekend -- for a sighting late last week. Jim Bourdon observed and photographed a Sandhill Crane at Croton Point County Park in Westchester County on Thu Apr 18, ~9am, taking off from south side of the landfill and flying east toward the Croton River.

[nysbirds-l] NY Botanical Gardens Migrants

2013-04-21 Thread Philip Corbett
Had a number of migrants this afternoon at the New York Botanical Gardens in the Bronx. Saw six warbler species, highlighted by Black-throated Green at the bridge in the forest. There was a single Black-and-white at the same location, as well as 4-5 Pine Warblers. Palm and Yellow-rumped were

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP 4/21

2013-04-21 Thread Taylor Sturm
While the Yellow-Throated Warbler was a no-show this morning (at least until around 1 pm), Hempstead Lake State Park did yield a few good birds. Highlights included 1 Black Throated Green Warbler and 1 Blue Headed Vireo among some of the more numerous: Yellow Rumped Warbler Black and White

[nysbirds-l] Hooded W. at Oakland Lake and other stuff

2013-04-21 Thread Steve Walter
I was informed through personal communication (from someone not on the list) that the HOODED WARBLER was seen both days of the weekend around the Springfield Blvd. staircase at Oakland Lake, Queens. I still haven't seen it. Have to get out of the neighborhood on weekends. So this is my report for

[nysbirds-l] Prospect Park Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Queens County...

2013-04-21 Thread Cesar Castillo
I was at Prospect Park when I got the email about the white-faced Ibis.  Before I left I was able to see Palm, Pine, Yellow-rumped and my first of year Northern Parula.  Also heard the reported Worm-eating warbler (FOY) as well as a Green Heron and Chimney swifts. Headed out to Jamaica Bay where

RE: [nysbirds-l] Hooded W. at Oakland Lake and other stuff

2013-04-21 Thread Ian Resnick
The Hooded was seen consistently in the vicinity of the Springfield Blvd. stairs (west end of the lake). It sang a little on Saturday morning, and by this afternoon was singing more. In addition, the Redstart was active around a wet area to the east of the stairs from 46th Avenue all weekend.