[nysbirds-l] After almost 17 years, and still no Cattle Egret...but a Ross's Goose "ain't half bad" !

There is a horse pasture on the s/s of Middle Rd., between Ostrander Ave & Northville Tpke, Riverhead, that I've known about since 1968, when I transferred from Garden City to Riverhead, for the local utility company. Then known as LILCO, but after ~ 7 name changes, operates now as the National

[nysbirds-l] After almost 17 years, and still no Cattle Egret...but a Ross's Goose "ain't half bad" !

There is a horse pasture on the s/s of Middle Rd., between Ostrander Ave & Northville Tpke, Riverhead, that I've known about since 1968, when I transferred from Garden City to Riverhead, for the local utility company. Then known as LILCO, but after ~ 7 name changes, operates now as the National

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

The highlights of my Saturday morning bird walk @NYBG were two ORANGE CROWNED WARBLERS at the base of Azalea Way and 16 RUSTY BLACKBIRDS in the swale. Brown creeper Fox sparrow Song sparrow -singing White throated sparrow Tufted titmouse Chickadees-9 White breasted nuthatch Mourning dove

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

The highlights of my Saturday morning bird walk @NYBG were two ORANGE CROWNED WARBLERS at the base of Azalea Way and 16 RUSTY BLACKBIRDS in the swale. Brown creeper Fox sparrow Song sparrow -singing White throated sparrow Tufted titmouse Chickadees-9 White breasted nuthatch Mourning dove

[nysbirds-l] Lesser Black-Backed Gulls Broome Co.

This morning I had 3 adult Lesser Black-Backed Gulls on the ice at Dorchester Park in Whitney Point, NY. The birds were with 1st and/or 2nd cycle herring gulls. This is the 3rd year in a row, at least, that we have had this species in Broome Co. Strangely, it has been several years since I have

[nysbirds-l] Lesser Black-Backed Gulls Broome Co.

This morning I had 3 adult Lesser Black-Backed Gulls on the ice at Dorchester Park in Whitney Point, NY. The birds were with 1st and/or 2nd cycle herring gulls. This is the 3rd year in a row, at least, that we have had this species in Broome Co. Strangely, it has been several years since I have

[nysbirds-l] Rye 200+ Tundra Swans

While leading the Audubon Greenwich field trip to Read Sanctuary in Rye with Stefan Martin we viewed a flock of 150+ TUNDRA SWANS heading West at 12:15 PM over Playland. Frank Guida told me not long after that he saw what was likely the same group over New Rochelle. We subsequently saw groups

[nysbirds-l] Rye 200+ Tundra Swans

While leading the Audubon Greenwich field trip to Read Sanctuary in Rye with Stefan Martin we viewed a flock of 150+ TUNDRA SWANS heading West at 12:15 PM over Playland. Frank Guida told me not long after that he saw what was likely the same group over New Rochelle. We subsequently saw groups

[nysbirds-l] Alley Pond Red-necked Grebe Update

Since people are still coming to look for the Red-necked Grebe on Alley Pond in Queens, it's worth a mention that it is still here. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Alley Pond Red-necked Grebe Update

Since people are still coming to look for the Red-necked Grebe on Alley Pond in Queens, it's worth a mention that it is still here. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Walkill NWR

Highlight was large numbers of pintail (500), also plentiful were GW Teal, American Widgeon, Mallard, canada goose, less so Gadwall, Ring necked duck, Black duck, even less so hooded Merg, common merg, wood duck and not seen by me coot. Several harriers (no rough legged). A bit up the road at

[nysbirds-l] Walkill NWR

Highlight was large numbers of pintail (500), also plentiful were GW Teal, American Widgeon, Mallard, canada goose, less so Gadwall, Ring necked duck, Black duck, even less so hooded Merg, common merg, wood duck and not seen by me coot. Several harriers (no rough legged). A bit up the road at

[nysbirds-l] Redhead X Ring-necked Duck hybrid at Eastport, Suffolk Co.

A male hybrid associating with Ring-necks at Eastport. Joe DiCostanzo Sent from my iPad -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Redhead X Ring-necked Duck hybrid at Eastport, Suffolk Co.

A male hybrid associating with Ring-necks at Eastport. Joe DiCostanzo Sent from my iPad -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] 110+ Tundra Swan

Huge flock, Seen 15 minutes ago, flying northwest, from Rye Playland parking lot. 2nd flock of 30 seen flying SE along LI Sound. Seen on Greenwich Audubon walk with Ryan MacLean and Stefan Martin. Regards, Phil On Feb 23, 2018, at 6:05 PM, zach schwartz-weinstein wrote: I

Re: [nysbirds-l] 110+ Tundra Swan

Huge flock, Seen 15 minutes ago, flying northwest, from Rye Playland parking lot. 2nd flock of 30 seen flying SE along LI Sound. Seen on Greenwich Audubon walk with Ryan MacLean and Stefan Martin. Regards, Phil On Feb 23, 2018, at 6:05 PM, zach schwartz-weinstein wrote: I saw several

[nysbirds-l] Tundra Swans Floyd Bennett Field KINGS County

Corey Finger reported 30+ Tundra Swan visible from the Boat Launch and Raptor Point. Heydi Lopes and I are at Raptor Point viewing on two distant flocks of 16 and 24, west and south of Canarsie Pol. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Tundra Swans Floyd Bennett Field KINGS County

Corey Finger reported 30+ Tundra Swan visible from the Boat Launch and Raptor Point. Heydi Lopes and I are at Raptor Point viewing on two distant flocks of 16 and 24, west and south of Canarsie Pol. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: