I now realize I didn't name the bird found by Andrew - It was, of course
the Common Ringed Plover. How I missed it remains a mystery. My not posting
much lately, doesn't begin to cover it.
Also, upon re-reading it, due to new or visiting birders, I probably should
state the boundaries of the area
I started at "The Golden Trapezium" in Riverhead, finding only a few
Killdeers on the ground, along with a total of 8 Turkey Vultures overhead,
5 heading east. At the Lamont residence in Northville, as Eric was pointing
out the favorite tree in their backyard of a Great Horned Owl, which has
been
Today while bicycling along the Hecksher State Park bike path I observed a Lark
Sparrow feeding on the path and on the roadside which runs along the bike path.
I first saw the bird at 12:30 and again during my last lap at 4:18 PM. The
bird would fly into a nearby tree when a car or person
Congratulations to Andrew for a tremendous find, and to Doug Futuyma, who
overcame feeling unwell to re-find the bird. For those planning a try tomorrow,
I think it's best to try on in-between tides: Andrew found it on the falling
tide, and it was not re-found at low tide, despite strenuous
Central Park NYC Bird Walks on Saturday & Sunday Aug. 23-24
We birded in the Ramble both days.
On Saturday (8/23):
Ovenbird - rock wall near Stone Arch
Northern Waterthrush - the Point & the Gill
Blue-winged Warbler - 4, including 2 at the Upper Lobe and
one bathing in the Gill
The bird has been refound and currently being viewed by Doug Futuyma, John
Gluth, Shai Mitra, Patricia Lindsay. Soon to be joined by Michael Scheibel
who was ordered back and will soon be charging through the mud.
Cheers,
風 Swift as the wind
林 Quiet as the forest
火 Conquer like the fire
山 Steady
We hit Cupsogue Beach for low tide birding this morning. We saw three
Marbled Godwits along with a Black Skimmer (and many other shore birds) out
on the flats. We then headed over to the East Side Inlet Jetty and saw 7
Horned Larks in a grassy area. We then went over to the jetty and looked
Moments ago, I observed and photographed what I believe to be a Common
Ringed Plover.
This is one of those tough ones that will undergo heavy scrutiny. Hence, my
cautionary post.
I have shared one digiscoped photo with a few seasoned birders and they all
confirm that it looks good.
At the
New York Birders,
You may find this of interest:
http://pelagicaddict.wordpress.com/2014/08/24/how-to-identify-and-find-barn-owl-tyto-alba-in-new-jersey/
Mike Britt
Bayonne, NJ
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NYSbirds-L List Info:
http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME
New York Birders,
You may find this of interest:
http://pelagicaddict.wordpress.com/2014/08/24/how-to-identify-and-find-barn-owl-tyto-alba-in-new-jersey/
Mike Britt
Bayonne, NJ
--
NYSbirds-L List Info:
http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME
Moments ago, I observed and photographed what I believe to be a Common
Ringed Plover.
This is one of those tough ones that will undergo heavy scrutiny. Hence, my
cautionary post.
I have shared one digiscoped photo with a few seasoned birders and they all
confirm that it looks good.
At the
We hit Cupsogue Beach for low tide birding this morning. We saw three
Marbled Godwits along with a Black Skimmer (and many other shore birds) out
on the flats. We then headed over to the East Side Inlet Jetty and saw 7
Horned Larks in a grassy area. We then went over to the jetty and looked
The bird has been refound and currently being viewed by Doug Futuyma, John
Gluth, Shai Mitra, Patricia Lindsay. Soon to be joined by Michael Scheibel
who was ordered back and will soon be charging through the mud.
Cheers,
風 Swift as the wind
林 Quiet as the forest
火 Conquer like the fire
山 Steady
Central Park NYC Bird Walks on Saturday Sunday Aug. 23-24
We birded in the Ramble both days.
On Saturday (8/23):
Ovenbird - rock wall near Stone Arch
Northern Waterthrush - the Point the Gill
Blue-winged Warbler - 4, including 2 at the Upper Lobe and
one bathing in the Gill
Congratulations to Andrew for a tremendous find, and to Doug Futuyma, who
overcame feeling unwell to re-find the bird. For those planning a try tomorrow,
I think it's best to try on in-between tides: Andrew found it on the falling
tide, and it was not re-found at low tide, despite strenuous
Today while bicycling along the Hecksher State Park bike path I observed a Lark
Sparrow feeding on the path and on the roadside which runs along the bike path.
I first saw the bird at 12:30 and again during my last lap at 4:18 PM. The
bird would fly into a nearby tree when a car or person
I started at The Golden Trapezium in Riverhead, finding only a few
Killdeers on the ground, along with a total of 8 Turkey Vultures overhead,
5 heading east. At the Lamont residence in Northville, as Eric was pointing
out the favorite tree in their backyard of a Great Horned Owl, which has
been
I now realize I didn't name the bird found by Andrew - It was, of course
the Common Ringed Plover. How I missed it remains a mystery. My not posting
much lately, doesn't begin to cover it.
Also, upon re-reading it, due to new or visiting birders, I probably should
state the boundaries of the area
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