[nysbirds-l] Painted bunting - fire island

2015-05-08 Thread Luke
A report was made on the Long Island wildlife Facebook page showing a painted bunting at a feeder. Apparently the person who made the report lives in military housing on fire island. No specific location was given but putting together the clues it's located at the coast guard housing on fire i

[nysbirds-l] Monk Parakeets in Yonkers

2015-05-08 Thread Andrew Block
Found a Monk Parakeet nest with atleast 3 birds in the vicinity.  As far as I know this is the only nest away from the ones in Larchmont/New Rochelle area in Westchester.  The location is near the intersection of Sumner and Onandaga Aves. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife B

[nysbirds-l] Fort Drum birding tour 23 May

2015-05-08 Thread Jeff Bolsinger
On Saturday, 23 May I will lead a birding tour of Fort Drum. The linked announcement includes details on how to register; because it does not include the area code for my contact phone number I will repeat it here: 315-772-6187. Those who are interested should contact me as soon as possible beca

[nysbirds-l] Cattle Egret, Water Mill LI

2015-05-08 Thread Taylor Sturm
There's a Cattle Egret right on route 27 on the grass (also on the sidewalk at times) near the windmill in water mill. Cross street is Halsey Ln. This is in Southampton (?) north of Mecox Bay in Suffolk County. Good birding. Taylor Sturm Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://ww