Excellent question I've noticed a decline as well. I am no expert but have
tagged monarchs as a citizen scientist for the past 3 years on the south shore
of Long Island as part of the U of Kansas monarch watch project. Two years ago
there were enough monarchs flying east to west along the dunes
Finally got out to do a bit of birding, thinking today might be a fine day
for raptors along the barrier beach. As always, the company was delightful,
but the birds were few, at least during the time I spent there ( ~ 0915 to
~ 1415). I did, however, see FOS Peregrine Falcon ( 2 adults on the F.I.
From: mike.burrell...@gmail.com
To: birdal...@ontbirds.ca
Sent: 10/9/2013 5:19:02 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time
Subj: [Ontbirds] Brown Booby landmarks and tips
Thanks to Willie's excellent description of some key locations when
searching for the Brown
A group of 8 juncos arrived at Pruyn Sanctuary in Chappaqua late this
afternoon. Not seen or heard earlier in the day during morning birding walk.
*Croton Point County Park yesterday am & early aft:*
* 70+ (conservatively) yellow-rumped warblers including 50+ feeding on red
cedar fruit on tree
Dear NY'ers,
With permission from the listowner I am cross posting this message from the
NJ list. The Raptor Trust is located in the Great Swamp in NJ. Many of us
have been there. They run educational exhibits and most importantly, a
field hospital for injured raptors. The photos on there
-Original Message-
From: ONTBIRDS [mailto:birdalert-boun...@ontbirds.ca] On Behalf Of David
Pryor
Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2013 1:59 PM
To: Ontbirds
Subject: [Ontbirds] Brown Booby - Fort Erie
A group of 15 of us are currently watching the bird standing on the edge of
Donnelly's pier.
Date: Oct. 9, 2013
The NYC Audubon Wednesday Morning Birding group recorded 45 species in a
fairly birdie Central Park. The highlights were 9 warbler species (Parula,
BT Blue, Yel-rump, Pine, Palm, B, Redstart, N.Waterthrush,
C.Yellowthroat), many Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers, good numbers
Just had an immature Blue Grosbeak at the West End ll. In the bushes lining
the road into the Coast Guard station.
Robert Proniewych
--
NYSbirds-L List Info:
http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME
http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES
I should have checked all of the emails before posting my last message (see
below)! Since the bird was seen flying upriver, it may have gone to rest on
one of the piers of the international railroad bridge.
Good luck!
Willie
-Original Message-
From: ONTBIRDS
At Steve Taylor's prompting I will try to clarify what some of the landmarks
are that have been mentioned in the various posts and text messages that
have been sent about the Brown Booby.
The tower - this is the tower at Erie Basin Marina where birders have seen
the booby from most frequently.
Hi, does anyone know if there are still skimmers hanging around Nickerson or
Lido? Volunteers for Wildlife has a juvenile that was rescued and is now ready
for release. They would prefer to release him in the area where he was found.
Please email me off-list.
Thanks,
Stella Miller
Although the Park has apparently been sold today by Bloomberg for a private
T-Mobile event (Shikira concert) and the lawn and most of walkways were
completely inaccessible, I was in early and birded the fringes for 30 minutes
by maintenance area (40th St on 5th Ave side) and in front of the
Hi All,
Today in the Turtle Cove section of Pelham Bay Park, Jack Rothman and I had 2
RED-HEADED WOODPECKERS; a juvenile was in the area between the driving range
and the Cove, while an adult was seen northwest of the range near the end of
the wood chip path. Other highlights from the area
Hi All,
Today in the Turtle Cove section of Pelham Bay Park, Jack Rothman and I had 2
RED-HEADED WOODPECKERS; a juvenile was in the area between the driving range
and the Cove, while an adult was seen northwest of the range near the end of
the wood chip path. Other highlights from the area
Although the Park has apparently been sold today by Bloomberg for a private
T-Mobile event (Shikira concert) and the lawn and most of walkways were
completely inaccessible, I was in early and birded the fringes for 30 minutes
by maintenance area (40th St on 5th Ave side) and in front of the
Hi, does anyone know if there are still skimmers hanging around Nickerson or
Lido? Volunteers for Wildlife has a juvenile that was rescued and is now ready
for release. They would prefer to release him in the area where he was found.
Please email me off-list.
Thanks,
Stella Miller
At Steve Taylor's prompting I will try to clarify what some of the landmarks
are that have been mentioned in the various posts and text messages that
have been sent about the Brown Booby.
The tower - this is the tower at Erie Basin Marina where birders have seen
the booby from most frequently.
I should have checked all of the emails before posting my last message (see
below)! Since the bird was seen flying upriver, it may have gone to rest on
one of the piers of the international railroad bridge.
Good luck!
Willie
-Original Message-
From: ONTBIRDS
Just had an immature Blue Grosbeak at the West End ll. In the bushes lining
the road into the Coast Guard station.
Robert Proniewych
--
NYSbirds-L List Info:
http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME
http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES
Date: Oct. 9, 2013
The NYC Audubon Wednesday Morning Birding group recorded 45 species in a
fairly birdie Central Park. The highlights were 9 warbler species (Parula,
BT Blue, Yel-rump, Pine, Palm, BW, Redstart, N.Waterthrush,
C.Yellowthroat), many Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers, good numbers
-Original Message-
From: ONTBIRDS [mailto:birdalert-boun...@ontbirds.ca] On Behalf Of David
Pryor
Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2013 1:59 PM
To: Ontbirds
Subject: [Ontbirds] Brown Booby - Fort Erie
A group of 15 of us are currently watching the bird standing on the edge of
Donnelly's pier.
Dear NY'ers,
With permission from the listowner I am cross posting this message from the
NJ list. The Raptor Trust is located in the Great Swamp in NJ. Many of us
have been there. They run educational exhibits and most importantly, a
field hospital for injured raptors. The photos on there
A group of 8 juncos arrived at Pruyn Sanctuary in Chappaqua late this
afternoon. Not seen or heard earlier in the day during morning birding walk.
*Croton Point County Park yesterday am early aft:*
* 70+ (conservatively) yellow-rumped warblers including 50+ feeding on red
cedar fruit on tree
From: mike.burrell...@gmail.com
To: birdal...@ontbirds.ca
Sent: 10/9/2013 5:19:02 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time
Subj: [Ontbirds] Brown Booby landmarks and tips
Thanks to Willie's excellent description of some key locations when
searching for the Brown
Finally got out to do a bit of birding, thinking today might be a fine day
for raptors along the barrier beach. As always, the company was delightful,
but the birds were few, at least during the time I spent there ( ~ 0915 to
~ 1415). I did, however, see FOS Peregrine Falcon ( 2 adults on the F.I.
Excellent question I've noticed a decline as well. I am no expert but have
tagged monarchs as a citizen scientist for the past 3 years on the south shore
of Long Island as part of the U of Kansas monarch watch project. Two years ago
there were enough monarchs flying east to west along the dunes
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