[nysbirds-l] Tiana Bayside, Early Evening - No Elegant Tern

While (unsuccessfully) waiting for the possible return of the Elegant Tern from 5PM - 8:15PM, we were able to observe a nice collection of shorebirds, including what may have possibly been a Red-necked Stint. The bird showed up at 7:30PM and we were able to move in for a closer look, only to

Re:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] The American Avocet continues @ Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge...

Thanks Andrew for keeping us up to date on Jamaica Bay birds. Shopping tip - If you come to Jamaica Bay ill prepared for the mud, you can pick up boots at Cross Bay Bait and Tackle Shop, 16426 Crossbay Blvd. This is right before the bridge to Jamaica Bay on the west side. (718) 835-1018 Hours Mon

[nysbirds-l] Avocet Jamaica Bay YES

Eric miller just called [4:45pm] to report the Avocet being sited Arie Gilbert No. Babylon, NY www.Powerbirder.blogspot.com www.qcbirdclub.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Northern Bobwhite - Montauk

Just had a Northern Bobwhite scampering along the side of Old Montauk highway just before the entrance to Hither Hills State Park. Ran back into the shrubbery as my car past it at 50 mph. JT -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] The American Avocet continues @ Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge...

The American Avocet continues at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge on the East Pond. In addition another highlight were a few Stilt Sandpipers. A full report with shorebird numbers will be posted to my blog later (I promise). I know it is each individual's preference, but I just want remind folks

[nysbirds-l] Elegant tern not seen this morning

>From about 6:45 to 8:30 this morning Bobby Rosetti and I were on the Cupsogue >flats but no Elegant tern. There were 2 Royals in breeding plumage (full dark >caps), one with a silver band on its right leg. Several Black Terns were >around, but nothing else of note. We left when the flats were

RE: [nysbirds-l] Elegant Tern NO

The westward flight of SB Dows and Least Sandpipers mentioned by Shane seemed remarkably heavy to me. It was heaviest 4:45-5:45 pm, as the tide came up and covered up feeding areas. Focusing on these during the peak of the movement and counting by 10s, I estimated 660 SB Dows and 920 Least

RE: [nysbirds-l] Elegant Tern NO

The westward flight of SB Dows and Least Sandpipers mentioned by Shane seemed remarkably heavy to me. It was heaviest 4:45-5:45 pm, as the tide came up and covered up feeding areas. Focusing on these during the peak of the movement and counting by 10s, I estimated 660 SB Dows and 920 Least

[nysbirds-l] Elegant tern not seen this morning

From about 6:45 to 8:30 this morning Bobby Rosetti and I were on the Cupsogue flats but no Elegant tern. There were 2 Royals in breeding plumage (full dark caps), one with a silver band on its right leg. Several Black Terns were around, but nothing else of note. We left when the flats were

[nysbirds-l] The American Avocet continues @ Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge...

The American Avocet continues at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge on the East Pond. In addition another highlight were a few Stilt Sandpipers. A full report with shorebird numbers will be posted to my blog later (I promise). I know it is each individual's preference, but I just want remind folks