[nysbirds-l] "The wrong one"

Birding was secondary to me today, but by 1530 I was on Sound Ave heading toward the Paul Stoutenburgh Preserve in Southold, where John Sep had found both male & female Summer Tanager, in the last couple of days. My spirit was encouraged by encountering a total of 5 Turkey Vultures while on that

[nysbirds-l] "The wrong one"

Birding was secondary to me today, but by 1530 I was on Sound Ave heading toward the Paul Stoutenburgh Preserve in Southold, where John Sep had found both male & female Summer Tanager, in the last couple of days. My spirit was encouraged by encountering a total of 5 Turkey Vultures while on that

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

An early morning visit to the Model Airplane Field revealed a burst of activity to celebrate the (finally) changing weather. The highlight was 14 species of warbler, led by Chestnut-sided and Wilson's. Others species, mostly in good numbers and voice, included Magnolia, Black-throated Blue,

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

An early morning visit to the Model Airplane Field revealed a burst of activity to celebrate the (finally) changing weather. The highlight was 14 species of warbler, led by Chestnut-sided and Wilson's. Others species, mostly in good numbers and voice, included Magnolia, Black-throated Blue,

[nysbirds-l] Central Park NYC - Tues. May 16, 2017 - 22+ species of Wood Warblers

Central Park NYC Tues. May 16, 2017 OBS: Robert DeCandido, PhD, Deborah Allen, & many other observers Highlights: This morning we tallied 22 species of Wood Warblers with 2 additional species after lunch (24). Doug Kurz reported a Palm Warbler (25), and others reported Kentucky Warbler at 2

[nysbirds-l] Central Park NYC - Tues. May 16, 2017 - 22+ species of Wood Warblers

Central Park NYC Tues. May 16, 2017 OBS: Robert DeCandido, PhD, Deborah Allen, & many other observers Highlights: This morning we tallied 22 species of Wood Warblers with 2 additional species after lunch (24). Doug Kurz reported a Palm Warbler (25), and others reported Kentucky Warbler at 2

RE:[nysbirds-l] Summer Tanager Forest Park

The female Summer Tanager continued today with a couple of visits to the Forest Park water hole. Are you getting tired of hearing about it? I'm not tired of seeing, especially that it seems to be getting more confiding each time. Funny watching her try to land in a slightly deep spot in the water

RE:[nysbirds-l] Summer Tanager Forest Park

The female Summer Tanager continued today with a couple of visits to the Forest Park water hole. Are you getting tired of hearing about it? I'm not tired of seeing, especially that it seems to be getting more confiding each time. Funny watching her try to land in a slightly deep spot in the water

[nysbirds-l] Black-necked Stilt in Napeague

Hi all, Two days ago, on May 14, I found a Black-necked Stilt in Napeague. It was feeding near several dowitcher sp. about 50 feet away from where we were observing it. It was located south of the unpaved private road off of Napeague Harbor Road. Pictures attached. Good Birding! Hannah Mirando,

[nysbirds-l] Black-necked Stilt in Napeague

Hi all, Two days ago, on May 14, I found a Black-necked Stilt in Napeague. It was feeding near several dowitcher sp. about 50 feet away from where we were observing it. It was located south of the unpaved private road off of Napeague Harbor Road. Pictures attached. Good Birding! Hannah Mirando,

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Tue. 16-May-2017

Highlights: Glossy Ibis (flyovers: 15), Least Sandpiper (8), Common Tern (36+), Killdeer (+6 incl. one fledgling), Savannah Sparrow (1), Spotted Sandpiper (1) & Scarlet Tanager (pair at N end of Nolan Park). Complete checklist (50 spp.): http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S36917808 -- Ben

[nysbirds-l] Governors Island: Tue. 16-May-2017

Highlights: Glossy Ibis (flyovers: 15), Least Sandpiper (8), Common Tern (36+), Killdeer (+6 incl. one fledgling), Savannah Sparrow (1), Spotted Sandpiper (1) & Scarlet Tanager (pair at N end of Nolan Park). Complete checklist (50 spp.): http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S36917808 -- Ben

[nysbirds-l] Mourning Warbler, Prospect Park BK

I just had a lovely male Mourning Warbler among dense brush & fallen logs on slope below Breeze Hill (to south towards Lakeside) in Brooklyn's Prospect Park. He sang briefly even. This was the rarest of 18 species of warblers I've had in the past hour birding in the park! Gabriel Willow --

[nysbirds-l] Mourning Warbler, Prospect Park BK

I just had a lovely male Mourning Warbler among dense brush & fallen logs on slope below Breeze Hill (to south towards Lakeside) in Brooklyn's Prospect Park. He sang briefly even. This was the rarest of 18 species of warblers I've had in the past hour birding in the park! Gabriel Willow --

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake state park Nassau county Cape May, Bay-breasted, Blackburnian warblers

In just over an hour at Hempstead Lake State park, by the northern end north of the picnic area, there was a nice variety of warblers, including Cape May, Bay-breasted (2 found by Pat Palladino), Blackburnian, Nashville(2), BT Green, Blackpoll, Black & Parula. Seen by others in the park were

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake state park Nassau county Cape May, Bay-breasted, Blackburnian warblers

In just over an hour at Hempstead Lake State park, by the northern end north of the picnic area, there was a nice variety of warblers, including Cape May, Bay-breasted (2 found by Pat Palladino), Blackburnian, Nashville(2), BT Green, Blackpoll, Black & Parula. Seen by others in the park were

RE: [nysbirds-l] Sterling Forest this morning.

That was a Black-billed Cuckoo. Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Jim Hayes Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 12:05 PM To: NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu;

RE: [nysbirds-l] Sterling Forest this morning.

That was a Black-billed Cuckoo. Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Jim Hayes Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 12:05 PM To: NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu;

[nysbirds-l] Sterling Forest this morning.

Greetings! I checked out the power line cut at the end of Ironwood Drive this morning. I heard and saw Cerulean and Golden-winged Warblers, heard a Black-billed and saw a male Ruby-throated Hummingbird. Later, I saw a Canada Warbler at Ringwood Manor State Park. Jim Hayes, Wanaque, NJ Sent

[nysbirds-l] Sterling Forest this morning.

Greetings! I checked out the power line cut at the end of Ironwood Drive this morning. I heard and saw Cerulean and Golden-winged Warblers, heard a Black-billed and saw a male Ruby-throated Hummingbird. Later, I saw a Canada Warbler at Ringwood Manor State Park. Jim Hayes, Wanaque, NJ Sent

[nysbirds-l] Pruyn Sanctuary (Westchester) slight uptick in migrants/arrivals

Bit of an overnight uptick in migrants/arrivals for interior northern Westchester County (at last!) Highlights of brief morning birding at Pruyn Audubon Sanctuary * Hooded Warbler & Canada Warbler, among other warblers ​* noticeable increase in Least Flycatcher numbers eBird list:

[nysbirds-l] Pruyn Sanctuary (Westchester) slight uptick in migrants/arrivals

Bit of an overnight uptick in migrants/arrivals for interior northern Westchester County (at last!) Highlights of brief morning birding at Pruyn Audubon Sanctuary * Hooded Warbler & Canada Warbler, among other warblers ​* noticeable increase in Least Flycatcher numbers eBird list: