[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [VTBIRD] Pacific Loon at Champlain bridge right now

This sighting was posted in Vermont Bird List-serve but it is close to the New York State side of Lake Champlain. It may be worth a try if someone wants to give it a go. Besides, since you'd be so close, Vermont's a nice place to visit for any reason. Richard Guthrie New Baltimore, The Greene

[nysbirds-l] White-winged Dove-no

Here with two other birders and the bird, found by Richard Aracil yesterday, has not been seen so far today. Jack Rothman Sent from Jack's phone. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Central Park Flycatcher--NO

Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) spent the morning in Central Park. We and other birders present did not find the Flycatcher. There is a lot of maintenance going on in the area and this may have spooked the bird. Last night's cold didn't help either. The Great Horned Owl and

[nysbirds-l] Rough-legged hawk Tobay

Hi Rough-legged hawk at Tobay Beach right now near Burd sanctuary turn aroundNot sure if this is old news. Bill Elrick -- *Bill Elrick* *belr...@nynjbirdingguide.com * *Skype @ bilbander*

[nysbirds-l] Volunteers needed for winter raptor surveys

The NYSDEC is seeking experienced birders to participate in volunteer winter raptor monitoring. The surveys will be conducted at the Shawangunk Grasslands NWR and surrounding areas, the Wallkill River NWR and surrounding areas, and potentially other sites in northern Dutchess and western

[nysbirds-l] Cave Swallow Croton Point Park

Late Post: Yesterday 11/23 around 2:00 p.m. a single cave swallow was seen (and photographed) by Karalyn Lamb right by the swimming pool (in tent campground area) at Croton Point Park. The photo was later confirmed as cave swallow by Michael O'Brien among others. L. Trachtenberg Ossining

[nysbirds-l] Injured Woodcock at Grace Plaza

For the past month I've been watching the house and white-throat sparrow population accumulate in the holiday lighted conifers of Grace Plaza on the corner of 43rd and 6th Avenue. The last common yellow-throats departed a week ago with the unseasonably mild weather but a hearty Catbird is

[nysbirds-l] Ross's Goose - Calverton (Suffolk)

This morning, while headed east on Sound Ave., I noticed a large group of Canada Geese streaming into a farm field north of the road. I turned off onto Oakleigh Avenue (north) which provided a nice vantage point for viewing the flock of 1000+ Canada Geese. Within the flock was a single ROSS'S

[nysbirds-l] White-winged Dove-no

Here with two other birders and the bird, found by Richard Aracil yesterday, has not been seen so far today. Jack Rothman Sent from Jack's phone. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Central Park Flycatcher--NO

Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) spent the morning in Central Park. We and other birders present did not find the Flycatcher. There is a lot of maintenance going on in the area and this may have spooked the bird. Last night's cold didn't help either. The Great Horned Owl and

[nysbirds-l] Volunteers needed for winter raptor surveys

The NYSDEC is seeking experienced birders to participate in volunteer winter raptor monitoring. The surveys will be conducted at the Shawangunk Grasslands NWR and surrounding areas, the Wallkill River NWR and surrounding areas, and potentially other sites in northern Dutchess and western

[nysbirds-l] Cave Swallow Croton Point Park

Late Post: Yesterday 11/23 around 2:00 p.m. a single cave swallow was seen (and photographed) by Karalyn Lamb right by the swimming pool (in tent campground area) at Croton Point Park. The photo was later confirmed as cave swallow by Michael O'Brien among others. L. Trachtenberg Ossining

[nysbirds-l] Ross's Goose - Calverton (Suffolk)

This morning, while headed east on Sound Ave., I noticed a large group of Canada Geese streaming into a farm field north of the road. I turned off onto Oakleigh Avenue (north) which provided a nice vantage point for viewing the flock of 1000+ Canada Geese. Within the flock was a single ROSS'S

[nysbirds-l] Injured Woodcock at Grace Plaza

For the past month I've been watching the house and white-throat sparrow population accumulate in the holiday lighted conifers of Grace Plaza on the corner of 43rd and 6th Avenue. The last common yellow-throats departed a week ago with the unseasonably mild weather but a hearty Catbird is