RE:[nysbirds-l] Pileated Woodpecker hole?

Hi again, Thanks for all the feedback on the pictures. I received about 12 emails and everyone thought it was a Pileated Woodpecker hole. Some had complete certainty! We'll go back tomorrow and see if we have any luck finding it!! If you have any further feedback or comments please

[nysbirds-l] Sands Point Barrows Goldeneye

The drake Barrows Goldeneye was present in waters a half mile or so west of Sands Point Preserve on the north shore of LI. I walked the beach around low tide at noon and found the bird among t he numerous Common Goldeneye. Easy to pick out with the scope. Jeff Ritter Sent from my Verizon

RE: [nysbirds-l] Bohemian Waxwing

I posted a picture at http://www.stevewalternature.com/ from this morning. I was with Steve Schellenger and John Gaglione, when John spotted the Bohemian Waxwing at the top of a deciduous tree in the area where it's been seen before - where you descend into the median area at the turnaround. That

[nysbirds-l] Backyard bird

My yard in Ossining had one surprise today a single common grackle. It didn't feel like spring. Also nice were hairy WP, song sparrow, a robin and my first pine siskins (5) of the season Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Common Merganser CP Reservoir

I led a winter bird walk for NYC Audubon in Central Park today. It was chilly and damp but we saw some nice stuff. Highlights included a stunning male Common Merganser in the reservoir (open water near the fountain at south end), along with 3 female Hooded Merganser, 2 Am. Coot, and numerous

[nysbirds-l] Pileator Woodpecker hole?

Aidan and I were walking in Avalon Preserve today in Stony Brook, NY and came across two fresh holes in a dead tree. It really looks like something a Pileated Woodpecker would make. Does anyone have any thoughts on what this hole could be if not a Pileated? Below is a link to the picture on

[nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon this morning: NO

Carrie Laben and I spent from early AM through 10:30 AM trying to find the Gyrfalcon with no luck. It apparently is most reliable in the afternoon. Only birds of note during our visit were two Rough-legged Hawks (one at Shawangunk, one along Hoagerburgh), 2 Bald Eagles at the spillway on the

[nysbirds-l] Any gyrfalcon sightings today? Feb 14?

Wondering if it is worth the 1.5 hour drive to search the back roads near. Blue Chip Farms for the gyrfalcon. Haven't seen any updates here or on ebird since yesterday. Thank you in advance Tom Rhindress and Sarah Galbraith -- - Payroll Assistant @ *Checks and

[nysbirds-l] Bohemian Waxwing

Seen 8:30 am 2-14-15 JBSP WE2 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Bohemian Waxwing

Seen 8:30 am 2-14-15 JBSP WE2 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon this morning: NO

Carrie Laben and I spent from early AM through 10:30 AM trying to find the Gyrfalcon with no luck. It apparently is most reliable in the afternoon. Only birds of note during our visit were two Rough-legged Hawks (one at Shawangunk, one along Hoagerburgh), 2 Bald Eagles at the spillway on the

[nysbirds-l] Pileator Woodpecker hole?

Aidan and I were walking in Avalon Preserve today in Stony Brook, NY and came across two fresh holes in a dead tree. It really looks like something a Pileated Woodpecker would make. Does anyone have any thoughts on what this hole could be if not a Pileated? Below is a link to the picture on

[nysbirds-l] Common Merganser CP Reservoir

I led a winter bird walk for NYC Audubon in Central Park today. It was chilly and damp but we saw some nice stuff. Highlights included a stunning male Common Merganser in the reservoir (open water near the fountain at south end), along with 3 female Hooded Merganser, 2 Am. Coot, and numerous

RE: [nysbirds-l] Bohemian Waxwing

I posted a picture at http://www.stevewalternature.com/ from this morning. I was with Steve Schellenger and John Gaglione, when John spotted the Bohemian Waxwing at the top of a deciduous tree in the area where it's been seen before - where you descend into the median area at the turnaround. That

[nysbirds-l] Backyard bird

My yard in Ossining had one surprise today a single common grackle. It didn't feel like spring. Also nice were hairy WP, song sparrow, a robin and my first pine siskins (5) of the season Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Sands Point Barrows Goldeneye

The drake Barrows Goldeneye was present in waters a half mile or so west of Sands Point Preserve on the north shore of LI. I walked the beach around low tide at noon and found the bird among t he numerous Common Goldeneye. Easy to pick out with the scope. Jeff Ritter Sent from my Verizon