[nysbirds-l] Turkey Hunting season opens May 1st

2015-04-29 Thread Richard Guthrie
Just a reminder - the spring turkey hunting season opens Friday, May 1st and runs through the 31st in all upstate counties north of the Bronx-Westchester County boundary. Hunters are allowed one "bearded" turkey per day; two per season. Hunting is permitted from one-half hour before sunrise to

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach 4/29 - New Arrivals

2015-04-29 Thread Timothy Healy
Overall numbers were generally somewhat low this afternoon at the West End, but the scope of species was quite good. Notable spring firsts included gorgeous male Magnolia and Blue-winged Warbler in the median and by the Coast Guard station, respectively. These were joined by Yellow-rumps, Yellows,

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach 4/29 - New Arrivals

2015-04-29 Thread Timothy Healy
Overall numbers were generally somewhat low this afternoon at the West End, but the scope of species was quite good. Notable spring firsts included gorgeous male Magnolia and Blue-winged Warbler in the median and by the Coast Guard station, respectively. These were joined by Yellow-rumps, Yellows,

[nysbirds-l] Turkey Hunting season opens May 1st

2015-04-29 Thread Richard Guthrie
Just a reminder - the spring turkey hunting season opens Friday, May 1st and runs through the 31st in all upstate counties north of the Bronx-Westchester County boundary. Hunters are allowed one bearded turkey per day; two per season. Hunting is permitted from one-half hour before sunrise to