[nysbirds-l] Western Tanager, lower Manhattan, NYC 12/14 (Wednesday)

Wednesday, 14 December, 2016 -City Hall Park, lower Manhattan, New York CityA Western Tanager continues at above park this Wednesday morning,  seen and photographed at about 10:30 am, with male Black-throated Blue Warbler and at least a few Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers still present, these all as in

[nysbirds-l] Western Tanager, lower Manhattan, NYC 12/14 (Wednesday)

Wednesday, 14 December, 2016 -City Hall Park, lower Manhattan, New York CityA Western Tanager continues at above park this Wednesday morning,  seen and photographed at about 10:30 am, with male Black-throated Blue Warbler and at least a few Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers still present, these all as in

[nysbirds-l] Staten Island birds

Cackling Goose still at Clove Lakes Park. Seen near island just off of Victory Blvd. Dickcissel still at Midland Beach. Seen near field 6 in with junco flock. No crossbills today. 1st year Iceland Gull on Front Street across from train lot. This is right on the harbor and basically across

[nysbirds-l] Staten Island birds

Cackling Goose still at Clove Lakes Park. Seen near island just off of Victory Blvd. Dickcissel still at Midland Beach. Seen near field 6 in with junco flock. No crossbills today. 1st year Iceland Gull on Front Street across from train lot. This is right on the harbor and basically across

[nysbirds-l] Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Monthly Public Program Wednesday December 14

Falconry: An Ancient But Not Forgotten Sport Wednesday, December 14, 2016 - 7:00 PM Falconry is the sport of hunting with the use of a trained bird of prey. This ancient sport dates back nearly 4,000 years ago. Greatly popular in Europe during medieval times, falconry was a favorite past time

[nysbirds-l] Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Monthly Public Program Wednesday December 14

Falconry: An Ancient But Not Forgotten Sport Wednesday, December 14, 2016 - 7:00 PM Falconry is the sport of hunting with the use of a trained bird of prey. This ancient sport dates back nearly 4,000 years ago. Greatly popular in Europe during medieval times, falconry was a favorite past time

RE: [nysbirds-l] Barred Owls

Hi Rob and all, There are definitely strong contrasts in Barred Owl habitat preference between the Southeast and the Northeast. The most striking one to me is their absence from coastal woodlands on Long Island (even long before suburbanization), in contrast to their abundance in similar

RE: [nysbirds-l] Barred Owls

Hi Rob and all, There are definitely strong contrasts in Barred Owl habitat preference between the Southeast and the Northeast. The most striking one to me is their absence from coastal woodlands on Long Island (even long before suburbanization), in contrast to their abundance in similar

RE:[nysbirds-l] Barred Owl

Thanks Larry. A similar owl poem I must post that is my favorite: If the Owl Calls Again By John Haines at dusk from the island in the river, and it's not too cold, I'll wait for the moon to rise, then take wing and glide to meet him. We will not speak, but hooded against the frost soar above

RE:[nysbirds-l] Barred Owl

Thanks Larry. A similar owl poem I must post that is my favorite: If the Owl Calls Again By John Haines at dusk from the island in the river, and it's not too cold, I'll wait for the moon to rise, then take wing and glide to meet him. We will not speak, but hooded against the frost soar above

[nysbirds-l] Barred Owls

Does anyone know of Barred Owls nesting in NY in suburban habitats? This is very common in the SE, but I sense is rare up north. I’m writing a chapter for a book on raptors in urban and suburban habitats and would appreciate any information on the subject. Happy holidays, Rob Bierregaard >

[nysbirds-l] Barred Owls

Does anyone know of Barred Owls nesting in NY in suburban habitats? This is very common in the SE, but I sense is rare up north. I’m writing a chapter for a book on raptors in urban and suburban habitats and would appreciate any information on the subject. Happy holidays, Rob Bierregaard >