[nysbirds-l] Merry Christmas! Couch's/ Tropical Kingbird in the W. Village (NYC)

2014-12-25 Thread Gabriel Willow
I recently got word of a possible Western Kingbird in the West Village, Manhattan. The bird has apparently been in the area for over a month. Upon reviewing photos, it appears to actually be a Couch's or Tropical Kingbird. I haven't seen it yet, but here's the details & photo, courtesy of the pe

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point this afternoon

2014-12-25 Thread Robert Lewis
Pretty dead.  At the model airplane field, just four Am. Tree Sparrows and a Red tail. At the nature center, just a bunch of House Sparrows and a Chickadee. No owls to report. On the cap, a couple more Red tails.   At the train station, a few gulls and a Common Merg. At Mariandale, no close ducks

[nysbirds-l] CACG & SNGO @ VCP Bronx NY

2014-12-25 Thread Andrew Baksh
I have had not had a chance to work the entire flock of Geese but wanted to share my observations thus far. The previously reported 2 Snow Geese (SNGO) and at least 4 Cackling Geese (CACG) were observed on the Parade Grounds at Van Cortlandt in the Bronx NY. Dirt bikers and dogs off leash has mad

[nysbirds-l] Pinelawn Geese

2014-12-25 Thread Seth Ausubel
Barnacle Goose and 2 Greater White-fronted Geese now in Colonial Springs Golf Course, viewed through the fence at the south side of Pinelawn Memorial Park. This is near the entrance on the east side of Wellwood Av. Seth Ausubel Forest Hills, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: htt