[nysbirds-l] NYBG birds

2/16/11 - NY Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY Time:  1pm to 2:30pm Observers:  Andrew Block 8 Rusty Blackbirds 1 Great Horned Owl (on guard, gorgeous) 3+ Red-breasted Nuthatches 2 White-breasted Nuthatches 1 American Robin 1 Northern Mockingbird 3 American Goldfinches 7+ Dark-eyed Juncos 5+ White

[nysbirds-l] Eastern Long Island birds & others

2/13/11 - Montauk Pt. S.P. & vicinity, Suffolk Co., NY 3 Red-throated Loons 4 Common Loons 5 Horned Grebes many Canada Geese 12+ Brants 20+ Mute Swans 100+ American Black Ducks 3 Greater Scaup many Common Eiders thousands of Black Scoters thousands of White-winged Scoters thousands of Surf

[nysbirds-l] Eastern Long Island birds others

2/13/11 - Montauk Pt. S.P. vicinity, Suffolk Co., NY 3 Red-throated Loons 4 Common Loons 5 Horned Grebes many Canada Geese 12+ Brants 20+ Mute Swans 100+ American Black Ducks 3 Greater Scaup many Common Eiders thousands of Black Scoters thousands of White-winged Scoters thousands of Surf Scoters

[nysbirds-l] Clements updates?

Does anyone know if the Clements checklist updates have been posted somewhere yet?  It says on the cornell site that they'd be posted in early january.  Well it's early february and they're still not up as far as I can see.  Just wondering. Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block Consulting

[nysbirds-l] Clements updates?

Does anyone know if the Clements checklist updates have been posted somewhere yet?  It says on the cornell site that they'd be posted in early january.  Well it's early february and they're still not up as far as I can see.  Just wondering. Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block Consulting

[nysbirds-l] Hermit Thrush question

My Hermit Thrush was back again today feeding on the window feeder.  I'm surprised it's eating the mix b/c I think of them as fruit and insect eaters.  I put out a window feeder filled with dried meal worms and it's not even touching them.  Does anyone out there have the same problem?  If so

[nysbirds-l] Hermit Thrush question

My Hermit Thrush was back again today feeding on the window feeder.  I'm surprised it's eating the mix b/c I think of them as fruit and insect eaters.  I put out a window feeder filled with dried meal worms and it's not even touching them.  Does anyone out there have the same problem?  If so

[nysbirds-l] Hermit Thrush & Cooper's hawk at the feeders

Just had a Hermit Thrush at my window feeder.  Hadn't had one in the yard all winter so it was nice to finally get one.  Also, the resident female Copper's Hawk just attacked the flock of Mourning Doves (15+) that comes to my feeders.  Once again it missed though did get some feathers.  Got

[nysbirds-l] Hermit Thrush Cooper's hawk at the feeders

Just had a Hermit Thrush at my window feeder.  Hadn't had one in the yard all winter so it was nice to finally get one.  Also, the resident female Copper's Hawk just attacked the flock of Mourning Doves (15+) that comes to my feeders.  Once again it missed though did get some feathers.  Got

[nysbirds-l] LeConte's Sparrow no

Went to look for the LeConte's Sparrow around 3pm to dusk with no luck but did have many Savannah Sparrows, Eastern Meadowlarks, and 2 Horned Larks.  I heard someone scared the sparrow away before I got there.  Surprise, surprise. Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife

[nysbirds-l] directions to LeContes sparrow?

After getting to Middle Country Rd where do you turn to get into the airport?  I've never been to the area and have never seen directions on how to get into the airport itself so was wondering how everyone gets in.  Also, do you just drive onto the tarmacs or what? Thanks. Andrew  Andrew v. F.

[nysbirds-l] Cooper's Hawk drama (not for the faint hearted)

The adult female Cooper's Hawk was back today and provided some amazing looks and hunting behavior.  Yesterday a single grackle showed up at my feeders and was back again today.  Well the hawk zeroed in on the grackle and chased it into an arborvitae next to my hybrid southern magnolia.  The

[nysbirds-l] Cooper's Hawk drama (not for the faint hearted)

The adult female Cooper's Hawk was back today and provided some amazing looks and hunting behavior.  Yesterday a single grackle showed up at my feeders and was back again today.  Well the hawk zeroed in on the grackle and chased it into an arborvitae next to my hybrid southern magnolia.  The

[nysbirds-l] Cooper's hawk pair

The adult female Cooper's Hawk was back today spending all day in its favorite tree.  It was joined briefly by an adult male a few moments ago.  To bad they weren't here yesterday for the CBC. Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville,

[nysbirds-l] Cooper's hawk pair

The adult female Cooper's Hawk was back today spending all day in its favorite tree.  It was joined briefly by an adult male a few moments ago.  To bad they weren't here yesterday for the CBC. Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville,

[nysbirds-l] Calliope Hummingbird yes

Had the Calliope Hummingbird today at about 3:15pm in Guilford, CT.  It was mostly sitting in the red cedar but also went to the feeder a few times.  It's amazing it's surviving in this arctic cold. Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue

[nysbirds-l] Calliope Hummingbird yes

Had the Calliope Hummingbird today at about 3:15pm in Guilford, CT.  It was mostly sitting in the red cedar but also went to the feeder a few times.  It's amazing it's surviving in this arctic cold. Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue

[nysbirds-l] dead Snowy Egret at Bornx Zoo

A friend of mine called me tonight to tell me about the immature Snowy Egret he found in the Pere David's Deer exhibit at the Bronx Zoo today.  He saw it floating in the stream that flows thru the front of the enclosure.  He notified a keeper who said they'd take it for a necropsy.  It's a

[nysbirds-l] female Cooper's back

Had a great close look out my window at the female Cooper's Hawk under my feeding station.  To bad my camera wasn't at hand.  It was on top of and next to my sparrow trap trying to get at the sparrows in it.  It flew off when it saw me after a few seconds.  Pretty cool.  A beautiful bird. 

[nysbirds-l] female Cooper's back

Had a great close look out my window at the female Cooper's Hawk under my feeding station.  To bad my camera wasn't at hand.  It was on top of and next to my sparrow trap trying to get at the sparrows in it.  It flew off when it saw me after a few seconds.  Pretty cool.  A beautiful bird. 

[nysbirds-l] dead Snowy Egret at Bornx Zoo

A friend of mine called me tonight to tell me about the immature Snowy Egret he found in the Pere David's Deer exhibit at the Bronx Zoo today.  He saw it floating in the stream that flows thru the front of the enclosure.  He notified a keeper who said they'd take it for a necropsy.  It's a

[nysbirds-l] female Cooper's Hawk back in my yard

I guess the hawks like it here.  The female adult Cooper's Hawk that was here yesterday is sitting in a tree near where the Red-shouldered hawk was a few hours ago.  Was able to get some nice photos of it but not full frame like the other.  By the way the Red-shouldered was seen about a half

[nysbirds-l] Red-shouldered Hawk in yard

I'm looking at an adult Red-shouldered Hawk in my yard in almost the same exact place one was last February.  I'm willing to bet it's the same one.  Cool. Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131

[nysbirds-l] Red-shouldered Hawk in yard

I'm looking at an adult Red-shouldered Hawk in my yard in almost the same exact place one was last February.  I'm willing to bet it's the same one.  Cool. Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131

[nysbirds-l] House Sparrow homing instinct question

Does anyone know how strong the homing instinct is with House Sparrows?  I would presume it's not that strong but don't know.  Thanks. Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131 Phone: 914-337-1229; 

[nysbirds-l] House Sparrow homing instinct question

Does anyone know how strong the homing instinct is with House Sparrows?  I would presume it's not that strong but don't know.  Thanks. Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131 Phone: 914-337-1229; 

[nysbirds-l] American Kestrel in Elmsford

Had a male American Kestrel on the median of the Sprain Brook Parkway/I-287 intersection in Elmsford.  I haven't had a kestrel in several years in southern Westchester.  Pretty cool. Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville,

[nysbirds-l] American Kestrel in Elmsford

Had a male American Kestrel on the median of the Sprain Brook Parkway/I-287 intersection in Elmsford.  I haven't had a kestrel in several years in southern Westchester.  Pretty cool. Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville,

[nysbirds-l] Hermit Warbler on L.I yes

Went to look at the Hermit Warbler (probable first fall female) at Sunken Meadow SP this am at 9:20.  It gave great close views for the ten minutes I was there and was still there when I left.  Pretty nice.  It's amazing that this bird showed up almost exactly 8 years to the date at the bird I

[nysbirds-l] Loggerhead Shrike late reports

Well since everyone else is putting their two cents in on late LOSHs I'll say I had one on the Putnum CBC back in the early 90's in January.  And I'm still not convinced about the id of the LI shrike. Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue

[nysbirds-l] Loggerhead Shrike late reports

Well since everyone else is putting their two cents in on late LOSHs I'll say I had one on the Putnum CBC back in the early 90's in January.  And I'm still not convinced about the id of the LI shrike. Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue

[nysbirds-l] Shrike id.

I'm one of the many who tend to lean towards a small Northern.  Many birds and mammals have smaller than normal individuals in the population.  I agree the bird has a few characteristics of Loggerhead but to me most of the identifying points such as bill hook size & color, behavior, body color,

[nysbirds-l] CP Varied Thrush yes

I had the Central Park female Varied Thrush at 1:40pm today after waiting for about a half hour.  It gave great looks in the sun. Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131 Phone:

[nysbirds-l] CP Varied Thrush yes

I had the Central Park female Varied Thrush at 1:40pm today after waiting for about a half hour.  It gave great looks in the sun. Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131 Phone:

[nysbirds-l] Northern Lapwing yes

Had the Northern Lapwing in Storrs, CT at around 3:30pm today.  It was out of view, but about 10 minutes after I got there it was flushed (unfortunately) by some birders.  Would've liked to had longer looks but atleast got nice views of it circling and flying.  Very nice state bird.  Who

[nysbirds-l] Northern Lapwing yes

Had the Northern Lapwing in Storrs, CT at around 3:30pm today.  It was out of view, but about 10 minutes after I got there it was flushed (unfortunately) by some birders.  Would've liked to had longer looks but atleast got nice views of it circling and flying.  Very nice state bird.  Who

[nysbirds-l] NYBG birds

11/ 27/10 - NY Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY Time:  10am to 12pm Observers:  Andrew Block 10 Canada Geese (8 banded) 50+ Mallards 1 Cooper's Hawk 2 Red-tailed Hawks 1 Peregrine Falcon 15+ Mourning Doves 2 Red-bellied Woodpeckers 1 Downy Woodpecker 5+ Blue Jays 4+ Black-capped Chickadees 4 Tufted

[nysbirds-l] NYBG birds

11/ 27/10 - NY Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY Time:  10am to 12pm Observers:  Andrew Block 10 Canada Geese (8 banded) 50+ Mallards 1 Cooper's Hawk 2 Red-tailed Hawks 1 Peregrine Falcon 15+ Mourning Doves 2 Red-bellied Woodpeckers 1 Downy Woodpecker 5+ Blue Jays 4+ Black-capped Chickadees 4 Tufted

[nysbirds-l] cowbird variant help

Just had 6 Brown-headed Cowbirds at my feeders, 5 males, 1 female.  The bird i described the other day was not there though.  I am thinking, though it matches descriptions of Bronzed Cowbird, it was probably a very rare dark female Brown-headed.  It would be nice to see it again. Andrew  

[nysbirds-l] unusual cowbird help

I had a female type cowbird at my feeder yesterday that wasn't the typical female brown-headed.  I watched it for about 15 minutes at my window feeder and just automatically said brown-headed female and didn't take a photo.  Now I wish I had.  It occurred to me last night while parusing my

[nysbirds-l] unusual cowbird help

I had a female type cowbird at my feeder yesterday that wasn't the typical female brown-headed.  I watched it for about 15 minutes at my window feeder and just automatically said brown-headed female and didn't take a photo.  Now I wish I had.  It occurred to me last night while parusing my

[nysbirds-l] CT Fork-tailed Flycatcher

Went to see the adult Fork-tailed Flycatcher in Stamford, CT at Cove Island Park.  Got there around 7:15 and stayed til about 8 :15.  It was there giving great views, some as close as 20ft or so.  It was very active feeding on various berries and just moving around.  Quite a nice bird to get in

[nysbirds-l] yard birds

I had a female Purple Finch at the feeders today which was the first at a feeder in years.  Looks like it might be a good winter for finches.  There are already a good number of finches down and some reports of grosbeak and Boreal Chickadee.  My friend in Maine had some Bohemian Waxwings in

[nysbirds-l] yard birds

I had a female Purple Finch at the feeders today which was the first at a feeder in years.  Looks like it might be a good winter for finches.  There are already a good number of finches down and some reports of grosbeak and Boreal Chickadee.  My friend in Maine had some Bohemian Waxwings in

[nysbirds-l] NYBG bird

Just wanted to report a beautiful Barred Owl at NYBG.  Unfortunately it is located in a spot that isn't open to the public.  This is only the 2nd or 3rd time I've seen one there in the 20+ years I've been going there. Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37

[nysbirds-l] Captree SP/Jones Beach SP birds incl. shrike and ground dove

11/3/10 - Captree S.P./Jones Beach S.P., L.I., NY Time:  3:15pm to 6pm Observers:  Andrew Block many Double-crested Cormorants several Canada Geese many Brants several American Black Ducks hundreds of Black Scoters 4 Red-breasted Mergansers 4 Northern Harriers 1 Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 Cooper's

[nysbirds-l] COGD on yahoo

There's a blurb on the dove on the yahoo news under the local heading.  Who'dve thought it would make such a headline. Andrew   Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131 Phone:

[nysbirds-l] Captree SP/Jones Beach SP birds incl. shrike and ground dove

11/3/10 - Captree S.P./Jones Beach S.P., L.I., NY Time:  3:15pm to 6pm Observers:  Andrew Block many Double-crested Cormorants several Canada Geese many Brants several American Black Ducks hundreds of Black Scoters 4 Red-breasted Mergansers 4 Northern Harriers 1 Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 Cooper's

[nysbirds-l] Captree birds, no dove, yes kingbird

11/1/10 - Captree State Park, L.I., NY Time:  3:30pm to 6:15pm Observers:  Andrew Block 2 Common Loons many Double-crested Cormorants 30+ Brants 12+ Canada Geese 1 American Black Duck 1 Merlin many gulls of usual 3 spp. several Rock Pigeons 2 Northern Flickers 1 Eastern Phoebe 1 WESTERN KINGBIRD

[nysbirds-l] Captree SP fees

Does anyone know if they are still charging fees during the week at Captree? Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131 Phone: 914-337-1229; Fax: 914-771-8036 -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Captree SP fees

Does anyone know if they are still charging fees during the week at Captree? Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131 Phone: 914-337-1229; Fax: 914-771-8036 -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Captree birds, no dove, yes kingbird

11/1/10 - Captree State Park, L.I., NY Time:  3:30pm to 6:15pm Observers:  Andrew Block 2 Common Loons many Double-crested Cormorants 30+ Brants 12+ Canada Geese 1 American Black Duck 1 Merlin many gulls of usual 3 spp. several Rock Pigeons 2 Northern Flickers 1 Eastern Phoebe 1 WESTERN KINGBIRD

[nysbirds-l] phoebe eating bees

I have a Eastern Phoebe sitting on my hummer feeder poles trying to catch the honey bees that are visting them.  Didn't expect that.  Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131 Phone: 914-337-1229; 

[nysbirds-l] Sarah Lawrence College birds

10/30/10 - Sarah Lawrence College, Kimball Ave., Yonkers, NY Time:  8am to 10am Observers:  Andrew Block, Linda Blakely, Fred Baumgarten and birding group 1 Canada Goose 1 Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 Herring Gull 2 Rock Pigeons 5 Mourning Doves 2 Red-bellied Woodpeckers 1 Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 1

[nysbirds-l] Sarah Lawrence College birds

10/30/10 - Sarah Lawrence College, Kimball Ave., Yonkers, NY Time:  8am to 10am Observers:  Andrew Block, Linda Blakely, Fred Baumgarten and birding group 1 Canada Goose 1 Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 Herring Gull 2 Rock Pigeons 5 Mourning Doves 2 Red-bellied Woodpeckers 1 Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 1

[nysbirds-l] phoebe eating bees

I have a Eastern Phoebe sitting on my hummer feeder poles trying to catch the honey bees that are visting them.  Didn't expect that.  Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131 Phone: 914-337-1229; 

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach SP birds incl. some goodies

10/24/10 - Jones Beach State Park, Wantagh, NY Time:  9am to 1pm Observers: Andrew Block, Doug Bloom, Mike Bochnik, Bernie Conway, and BRSS/HRAS group hundreds of Double-crested Cormorants 1 Great Egret 1 Great Blue Heron 60+ Snow Geese (incl. one Blue Goose) many Canada Geese many Brants

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach SP birds incl. some goodies

10/24/10 - Jones Beach State Park, Wantagh, NY Time:  9am to 1pm Observers: Andrew Block, Doug Bloom, Mike Bochnik, Bernie Conway, and BRSS/HRAS group hundreds of Double-crested Cormorants 1 Great Egret 1 Great Blue Heron 60+ Snow Geese (incl. one Blue Goose) many Canada Geese many Brants

[nysbirds-l] NYBG birds incl. Yellow-breasted Chat, Blue-headed Vireo, 8 spp. of sparrows

10/23/10 - NY Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY Time:  10:30am to 5:30pm Observers:  Andrew Block 10 Double-crested Cormorants 40+ Canada Geese 1 Wood Duck 50+ Mallards 3 Red-tailed Hawks 1 Sharp-shinned Hawk 2 Cooper's Hawks 2 Merlins 2 Wild Turkeys 7+ Rock Pigeons 5 Mourning Doves 1 Belted

[nysbirds-l] NYBG birds incl. Yellow-breasted Chat, Blue-headed Vireo, 8 spp. of sparrows

10/23/10 - NY Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY Time:  10:30am to 5:30pm Observers:  Andrew Block 10 Double-crested Cormorants 40+ Canada Geese 1 Wood Duck 50+ Mallards 3 Red-tailed Hawks 1 Sharp-shinned Hawk 2 Cooper's Hawks 2 Merlins 2 Wild Turkeys 7+ Rock Pigeons 5 Mourning Doves 1 Belted

[nysbirds-l] warblers still coming thru my yard

I'm looking at a female common yellowthroat at my birdbath now so I guess some warblers are still coming thru my area even though we had our big oak taken down yesterday.  Unfortunately the male hummer left about 4 days ago, the latest I've ever had a hummer. Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block

[nysbirds-l] warblers still coming thru my yard

I'm looking at a female common yellowthroat at my birdbath now so I guess some warblers are still coming thru my area even though we had our big oak taken down yesterday.  Unfortunately the male hummer left about 4 days ago, the latest I've ever had a hummer. Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block

[nysbirds-l] birds galore at the birdbath

I was sitting today using the computer and looked out my dining room window and saw alot of action at my birdbath and feeders.  At the birdbath were Scarlet Tanager, American Robin, American Redstart, Common Yellowthroat, Blue Jay, Gray Catbird and at the oriole feeder was the male hummer from

[nysbirds-l] birds galore at the birdbath

I was sitting today using the computer and looked out my dining room window and saw alot of action at my birdbath and feeders.  At the birdbath were Scarlet Tanager, American Robin, American Redstart, Common Yellowthroat, Blue Jay, Gray Catbird and at the oriole feeder was the male hummer from

[nysbirds-l] Hummingbirds galore!

I just had an immature male Ruby-throated Hummer at the feeders.  Until this fall I hadn't had hummers later that 9/25.  This fall we've had atleast 6 different hummers visiting the feeders.  We've had a hummer almost every day since the beginning of september.  For the last two or three weeks

[nysbirds-l] Lenoir Hawkwatch

10/3/10 - Lenoir Preserve Hawkwatch, Yonkers, NY Time:  9:30am to 12:30pm Observers:  Andrew Block, Doug Bloom, Orlando Hidalgo, and BRSS group several Canada Geese 7 Double-crested Cormorants 1 Black Vulture 6+ Turkey Vultures 3 Ospreys 5 Bald Eagles 1 Northern Harrier 4+ Sharp-shinned Hawks 3

[nysbirds-l] handicapped hummer

Had a handicapped hummer at my feeders today.  It had a growth or something around it bill about halfway up and couldn't get its bill in far enough to eat.  It looked a little bedraggled which might have been caused by its perdicament.  It was sad to see but it is survival of the fittest. 

[nysbirds-l] handicapped hummer

Had a handicapped hummer at my feeders today.  It had a growth or something around it bill about halfway up and couldn't get its bill in far enough to eat.  It looked a little bedraggled which might have been caused by its perdicament.  It was sad to see but it is survival of the fittest. 

[nysbirds-l] NYBG birds

9/18/10 - NY Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY Time:  10am to 3pm Observers:  Andrew Block, Martin Carney, Sue & Frank O'Rourke, and garden birding group 10+ Wood Ducks 30+ Mallards 1 American Black Duck 2 Wild Turkeys 1 Double-crested Cormorant 1 Great Blue Heron 6+ Ospreys 1 Sharp-shinned Ha

[nysbirds-l] NYBG birds

9/18/10 - NY Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY Time:  10am to 3pm Observers:  Andrew Block, Martin Carney, Sue Frank O'Rourke, and garden birding group 10+ Wood Ducks 30+ Mallards 1 American Black Duck 2 Wild Turkeys 1 Double-crested Cormorant 1 Great Blue Heron 6+ Ospreys 1 Sharp-shinned Hawk 3

[nysbirds-l] NYBG birds

9/15/10 - NY Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY Time:  2pm to 5:30pm Observers:  Andrew Block 45+ Mallards 12+ Wood Ducks 1 Great Blue Heron 3 Mourning Doves 3 Chimney Swifts 5+ Ruby-throated Hummingbirds 3 Red-bellied Woodpeckers 1 Downy Woodpecker 2 Blue Jays 2 Black-capped Chickadees 3+ Red-breasted

[nysbirds-l] Tennessee Warbler and others

Just had a nice adult Tennessee Warbler, female Common Yellowthroat and Red-eyed Vireo in my yard.  The TEWA and vireo were in the same Hercule's Club tree so was able to get good comparisons.  The warbler also came down to my birdbath.  Also just had a female hummer at the feeder. Andrew  

[nysbirds-l] Tennessee Warbler and others

Just had a nice adult Tennessee Warbler, female Common Yellowthroat and Red-eyed Vireo in my yard.  The TEWA and vireo were in the same Hercule's Club tree so was able to get good comparisons.  The warbler also came down to my birdbath.  Also just had a female hummer at the feeder. Andrew  

[nysbirds-l] NYBG birds

9/8/10 - NY Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY 15+ Wood Ducks 18+ Mallards 2 Wild Turkeys 1 Black-crowned Night-Heron 1 Red-tailed Hawk 2 Mourning Doves 1 Red-bellied Woodpecker 1 Downy Woodpecker 3 Northern Flickers many American Robins several Gray Catbirds 10+ European Starlings 2 Common

[nysbirds-l] Rockefeller S.P.P. birds

9/5/10 - Rockefeller S.P.P., Pocantico Hills, NY Time: 2pm to 5pm Observers:  Andrew Block, Mark Schwartz 2 Magnolia Warblers 3 Black-throated Green Warblers 1 Blackpoll Warbler 1 Northern Parula 2 Common Yellowthroat 2 Warbling Vireos 1 Red-eyed Vireo 3 Hairy Woodepeckers 2 Northern Flickers 3

[nysbirds-l] common nighthawks & sharpies

Had 9 common nighthawks and 3 sharp-shinned hawks fly past my home last night.  It's interesting to note that this is the only time of year I see nighthawks around here anymore. Andrew   Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Field Biologist & Eco-tour Leader 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville,

[nysbirds-l] NYBG & Bronx River Pathway birds

8/28/10 - NY Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY Time:  10am to 3pm Observers:  Andrew Block 1 Green Heron 22+ Wood Ducks 18+ Mallards 1 Red-tailed Hawk 5 Mourning Doves 4 Ruby-throated Hummingbirds 1 Belted Kingfisher 2 Red-bellied Woodpeckers 1 Downy Woodpecker 1 Hairy Woodpecker 2 Northern Flickers 3

[nysbirds-l] NYBG Bronx River Pathway birds

8/28/10 - NY Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY Time:  10am to 3pm Observers:  Andrew Block 1 Green Heron 22+ Wood Ducks 18+ Mallards 1 Red-tailed Hawk 5 Mourning Doves 4 Ruby-throated Hummingbirds 1 Belted Kingfisher 2 Red-bellied Woodpeckers 1 Downy Woodpecker 1 Hairy Woodpecker 2 Northern Flickers 3

[nysbirds-l] first hummer

The hummers are migrating.  I had my first of the year today at my feeder.  Just hope all the bees on the oriole feeder don't scare it away. Andrew   Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Field Biologist & Eco-tour Leader 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131 Phone:

[nysbirds-l] first hummer

The hummers are migrating.  I had my first of the year today at my feeder.  Just hope all the bees on the oriole feeder don't scare it away. Andrew   Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Field Biologist  Eco-tour Leader 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131 Phone:

[nysbirds-l] Siscouit Reserve location

Does anyone out there in bird land ever hear of Siscouit Reserve?  I believe it's in Westchester County somewhere but can't remember where.  Any help would be nice. Andrew   Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Field Biologist & Eco-tour Leader 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay birds

8/12/10 - Jamaica Bay W.R., Broad Channel, NY Time:  9:15am to 2pm Observers:  Andrew Block and Binghamton group (Dan, Dave, and Rich) many Double-crested Cormorants 1 AMERICAN WHITE PELICAN 1 Great Blue Heron 6+ Great Egrets 8+ Snowy Egrets 3 Black-crowned Night-Herons 10+ Glossy Ibis 50+ Mute

[nysbirds-l] White-tailed Kite

>From 3:30 to 4:00pm the White-tailed Kite in Stratford, CT was observed and >was there when I left at 4.  I had to wait about 1 1/2 hours before it showed again but I figured it would be back since kites do circuits when hunting and i was right.  It's a beautiful bird.  Good luck to those who

[nysbirds-l] White-tailed Kite

From 3:30 to 4:00pm the White-tailed Kite in Stratford, CT was observed and was there when I left at 4.  I had to wait about 1 1/2 hours before it showed again but I figured it would be back since kites do circuits when hunting and i was right.  It's a beautiful bird.  Good luck to those who

[nysbirds-l] screech-owls

Had atleast one juvenile screech-owl calling outside my friends home tonight on Spaulding Drive in Yorktown Heights.  Hadn't heard that call from a screech yet but have with great horneds. Andrew   Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Field Biologist & Eco-tour Leader 37 Tanglewylde Avenue

[nysbirds-l] screech-owls

Had atleast one juvenile screech-owl calling outside my friends home tonight on Spaulding Drive in Yorktown Heights.  Hadn't heard that call from a screech yet but have with great horneds. Andrew   Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Field Biologist  Eco-tour Leader 37 Tanglewylde Avenue

[nysbirds-l] Otsego & Delaware Co. birds

5/28/10-6/1/10 - Unadilla to Roscoe & Masonville & points in b/w, Otsego/Delaware/Sullivan Cos., NY Time: 6am to 7pm most days Observers:  Andrew Block, Scott Perry, Ernie Hall 2 Great Blue Herons 6+ Turkey Vultures 50+ Canada Geese 1 Wood Duck 25+ Mallards 11 Bald Eagles (3 ad., 8

[nysbirds-l] Otsego Delaware Co. birds

5/28/10-6/1/10 - Unadilla to Roscoe Masonville points in b/w, Otsego/Delaware/Sullivan Cos., NY Time: 6am to 7pm most days Observers:  Andrew Block, Scott Perry, Ernie Hall 2 Great Blue Herons 6+ Turkey Vultures 50+ Canada Geese 1 Wood Duck 25+ Mallards 11 Bald Eagles (3 ad., 8 juv.; 2

[nysbirds-l] blackpoll at birdbath

Just had the local male Blackpoll Warbler at the birdbath.  So nice to get such close looks at these warblers without binos.  The oriole and catbird pair are still coming to the feeders.  It's nice to not have cats around.  Since our neighbors moved we get so much more wildlife in the yard,

[nysbirds-l] addendum to last post

Also had a Prairie Warbler and Long-tailed Weasel. Andrew   Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Field Biologist & Eco-tour Leader 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131 Phone: (914) 337-1229; Cell: (914) 886-5124; Fax: (914) 771-8036 "When the last individual of a

[nysbirds-l] addendum to last post

Also had a Prairie Warbler and Long-tailed Weasel. Andrew   Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Field Biologist  Eco-tour Leader 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131 Phone: (914) 337-1229; Cell: (914) 886-5124; Fax: (914) 771-8036 When the last individual of a race

[nysbirds-l] blackpoll at birdbath

Just had the local male Blackpoll Warbler at the birdbath.  So nice to get such close looks at these warblers without binos.  The oriole and catbird pair are still coming to the feeders.  It's nice to not have cats around.  Since our neighbors moved we get so much more wildlife in the yard,

[nysbirds-l] Cerulean singing Hooded song

I forgot to mention we too had the Cerulean singing the Hooded song today.  Interesting. Andrew   Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Field Biologist & Eco-tour Leader 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131 Phone: (914) 337-1229; Cell: (914) 886-5124; Fax: (914)

[nysbirds-l] Doodletown/Mine Rd. birds, some goodies

5/23/10 - Doodletown/Mine Rd., West Point, NY Time:  8am to 4pm Observers:  Andrew Block 15+ Turkey Vultures 4 Canada Geese 2 Mallards 1 Red-tailed Hawk 1 Cooper's Hawk 6 Wild Turkeys (incl. polts) 1 Ring-necked pheasant 3 Mourning Doves 1 Yellow-billed Cuckoo (great looks for 5 minutes) 2

[nysbirds-l] Doodletown/Mine Rd. birds, some goodies

5/23/10 - Doodletown/Mine Rd., West Point, NY Time:  8am to 4pm Observers:  Andrew Block 15+ Turkey Vultures 4 Canada Geese 2 Mallards 1 Red-tailed Hawk 1 Cooper's Hawk 6 Wild Turkeys (incl. polts) 1 Ring-necked pheasant 3 Mourning Doves 1 Yellow-billed Cuckoo (great looks for 5 minutes) 2

[nysbirds-l] Pelham Bay Park birds

5/22/10 - Pelham Bay Park North, Bronx, NY Time:  10:15am to 11:45am Observers:  Andrew Block 2 Canada Warblers 3 American Redstarts 5+ Yellow Warblers 4 Blackpoll Warblers 1 Common Yellowthroat 2 Wood thrushes 3+ Eastern Towhees several Baltimore Orioles 2 Eastern Kingbirds 2 Great Crested

[nysbirds-l] Pelham Bay Park birds

5/22/10 - Pelham Bay Park North, Bronx, NY Time:  10:15am to 11:45am Observers:  Andrew Block 2 Canada Warblers 3 American Redstarts 5+ Yellow Warblers 4 Blackpoll Warblers 1 Common Yellowthroat 2 Wood thrushes 3+ Eastern Towhees several Baltimore Orioles 2 Eastern Kingbirds 2 Great Crested

[nysbirds-l] Excellent fallout at NYBG!! Incl. Summer Tanager, 19 spp. of warblers, etc.

5/16/10 - NY Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY Time:  10am to 4:45pm Observers:  Andrew Block 2 Double-crested Cormorants 3 Canada Geese 12 Wood Ducks (down to 10 babies) 6 Mallards 2 Red-tailed Hawks 1 Rock Pigeon 4 Mourning Doves 4 Chimney Swifts 1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird 2 Red-bellied Woodpeckers

[nysbirds-l] Excellent fallout at NYBG!! Incl. Summer Tanager, 19 spp. of warblers, etc.

5/16/10 - NY Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY Time:  10am to 4:45pm Observers:  Andrew Block 2 Double-crested Cormorants 3 Canada Geese 12 Wood Ducks (down to 10 babies) 6 Mallards 2 Red-tailed Hawks 1 Rock Pigeon 4 Mourning Doves 4 Chimney Swifts 1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird 2 Red-bellied Woodpeckers

[nysbirds-l] Rockefeller SPP birds

5/10/10 - Rockefeller State Park Preserve, Pocantico Hills, NY Time: 3:45pm to 7pm Observers:  Andrew Block 6 Black Vultures 3 Turkey Vultures 2 Canada Geese 9 Mallards (incl. 5 ducklings, w/ one melanistic ind.) 2 Red-tailed Hawks 1 Wild Turkey 3 Mourning Doves several Chimney Swifts 2 Red

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