[nysbirds-l] Swainson's Warbler details from this morning

2019-05-16 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
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[nysbirds-l] Swainson's Warbler details from this morning

2019-05-16 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Radar

2016-05-14 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
I'd be interested in the north shore, especially from Northport to Setauket. Birds over LI Sound may have turned around and landed, and thus could be concentrated on the north shore. Just a guess. Benjamin On Sun, May 15, 2016 at 12:11 AM, Jim Osterlund wrote: > Thank

Re: [nysbirds-l] Radar

2016-05-14 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
I'd be interested in the north shore, especially from Northport to Setauket. Birds over LI Sound may have turned around and landed, and thus could be concentrated on the north shore. Just a guess. Benjamin On Sun, May 15, 2016 at 12:11 AM, Jim Osterlund wrote: > Thank you sir! > > For

Re: [nysbirds-l] Radar

2016-05-14 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
On Sun, May 15, 2016 at 12:00 AM, Benjamin Van Doren <bmvando...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Jim, > > This is really interesting. I believe what is going on here is the > following: favorable southerly winds ahead of the front (i.e. ahead of the > rain) and light winds just after

Re: [nysbirds-l] Radar

2016-05-14 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
On Sun, May 15, 2016 at 12:00 AM, Benjamin Van Doren wrote: > Hi Jim, > > This is really interesting. I believe what is going on here is the > following: favorable southerly winds ahead of the front (i.e. ahead of the > rain) and light winds just after fontal passage caused bi

Re: [nysbirds-l] Radar

2016-05-14 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
Hi Jim, This is really interesting. I believe what is going on here is the following: favorable southerly winds ahead of the front (i.e. ahead of the rain) and light winds just after fontal passage caused birds to take off in large numbers...but unfavorable northwesterly winds are following the

Re: [nysbirds-l] Radar

2016-05-14 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
Hi Jim, This is really interesting. I believe what is going on here is the following: favorable southerly winds ahead of the front (i.e. ahead of the rain) and light winds just after fontal passage caused birds to take off in large numbers...but unfavorable northwesterly winds are following the

Re: [cayugabirds-l] [nysbirds-l] Interesting Bird?? Take Off on Radar this morning

2015-12-25 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
Interesting. I could well be wrong, but I wouldn't typically think of geese departing farm fields as doing so relatively uniformly on a broad circular front. Some groundtruthing might be worthwhile... Benjamin On Fri, Dec 25, 2015 at 10:20 AM David Nicosia wrote: > thanks. I didn't think of

Re: [cayugabirds-l] [nysbirds-l] Interesting Bird?? Take Off on Radar this morning

2015-12-25 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
Interesting. I could well be wrong, but I wouldn't typically think of geese departing farm fields as doing so relatively uniformly on a broad circular front. Some groundtruthing might be worthwhile... Benjamin On Fri, Dec 25, 2015 at 10:20 AM David Nicosia wrote: >

[nysbirds-l] Red Phalarope, Inwood Hill Park

2015-10-01 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
Hi All, Andrew Farnsworth has a Red Phalarope at Muscota Marsh in Inwood Hill Park (northern Manhattan). Best, Benjamin Van Doren -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Red Phalarope, Inwood Hill Park

2015-10-01 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
Hi All, Andrew Farnsworth has a Red Phalarope at Muscota Marsh in Inwood Hill Park (northern Manhattan). Best, Benjamin Van Doren -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Seaside Sparrow, Croton Point, Westchester Co.

2015-05-10 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
Hi All, Passing along: Charlie Roberto, Kyle Bardwell, Hillary Seiner, and Justine Davenport found a Seaside Sparrow at Croton Point Park north of the large gazebo by the main parking area. There are photos. Best, Benjamin Van Doren -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Seaside Sparrow, Croton Point, Westchester Co.

2015-05-10 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
Hi All, Passing along: Charlie Roberto, Kyle Bardwell, Hillary Seiner, and Justine Davenport found a Seaside Sparrow at Croton Point Park north of the large gazebo by the main parking area. There are photos. Best, Benjamin Van Doren -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [nysbirds-l] Couch's Kingbird Present Today

2014-12-27 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
Currently at corner of 11th St and 4th St, flycatching On Saturday, December 27, 2014, Arie Gilbert wrote: > Currently being seen at Hudson Bleeker Bank streets intersection > > > 12/27/2014 @ 10:53 AM > > Arie Gilbert > No. Babylon NY > > > Sent from "Loretta IV" in the field > > > >

Re: [nysbirds-l] Couch's Kingbird Present Today

2014-12-27 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
Currently at corner of 11th St and 4th St, flycatching On Saturday, December 27, 2014, Arie Gilbert ariegilb...@optonline.net wrote: Currently being seen at Hudson Bleeker Bank streets intersection 12/27/2014 @ 10:53 AM Arie Gilbert No. Babylon NY Sent from Loretta IV in the field

[nysbirds-l] Larchmont Black-headed Gull at Five Islands Park

2014-11-30 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
Wading at north side of Five Islands Park, precisely here: http://goo.gl/maps/X4Ins Good birding Benjamin Van Doren -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Larchmont Black-headed Gull at Five Islands Park

2014-11-30 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
Wading at north side of Five Islands Park, precisely here: http://goo.gl/maps/X4Ins Good birding Benjamin Van Doren -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Phalarope at Jones Beach West End

2014-08-13 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
Hi All, Greg Lawrence has a Red-necked Phalarope at Jones Beach. Walk west along the trail from the West End 2 lot and the bird is to the east, walking around on the flooded beach. Greg's location is 40.579207,-73.566435. Good birding, Benjamin Van Doren -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Phalarope at Jones Beach West End

2014-08-13 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
Hi All, Greg Lawrence has a Red-necked Phalarope at Jones Beach. Walk west along the trail from the West End 2 lot and the bird is to the east, walking around on the flooded beach. Greg's location is 40.579207,-73.566435. Good birding, Benjamin Van Doren -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Sandwich Tern at Nickerson Beach

2013-07-10 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
Hi All, Brendan Fogarty reports a SANDWICH TERN in front of the skimmer colony at Nickerson Beach. He says there is a lot of vehicle traffic so it may not stick, but as of a minute ago is still on the beach and is obviously in the area. Good birding, Benjamin Van Doren -- NYSbirds-L List Info

[nysbirds-l] Arctic Tern, Nickerson Beach, Nassau Co.

2013-06-18 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
Hi All, Another report from Brendan Fogarty! First-year ARCTIC TERN at same locale as the last, a few hundred feet west of skimmer colony. He was able to get photos. Good birding, Benjamin Van Doren -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Arctic Tern, Nickerson Beach, Nassau Co.

2013-06-18 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
Hi All, Another report from Brendan Fogarty! First-year ARCTIC TERN at same locale as the last, a few hundred feet west of skimmer colony. He was able to get photos. Good birding, Benjamin Van Doren -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Arctic Tern, Nickerson Beach, Nassau Co.

2013-06-11 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
All, Brendan Fogarty reports an ARCTIC TERN at Nickerson Beach, saying "It's in open area immediately W. of big skimmer and tern colony." It's a first cycle bird.  ​Good birding, Benjamin Van Doren -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWE

[nysbirds-l] Arctic Tern, Nickerson Beach, Nassau Co.

2013-06-11 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
All, Brendan Fogarty reports an ARCTIC TERN at Nickerson Beach, saying It's in open area immediately W. of big skimmer and tern colony. It's a first cycle bird.  ​Good birding, Benjamin Van Doren -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose still at Larchmont Res.

2013-03-24 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
Hi All, The BARNACLE GOOSE and CACKLING GOOSE, presumably the same ones that frequented Van Cortlandt Park earlier in the winter, continue at Larchmont Reservoir with about 140 Canadas. Good birding, Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose still at Larchmont Res.

2013-03-24 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
Hi All, The BARNACLE GOOSE and CACKLING GOOSE, presumably the same ones that frequented Van Cortlandt Park earlier in the winter, continue at Larchmont Reservoir with about 140 Canadas. Good birding, Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [nysbirds-l] FW: L.I's. waters to Florida's waters

2013-01-13 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
/ As they note, it's definitely interesting how species of many different families and widely different life histories are making southerly movements this winter. Coincidence? Good birding, Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 12:04 AM, ROBERT ADAMO wrote

Re: [nysbirds-l] FW: L.I's. waters to Florida's waters

2013-01-13 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
/ As they note, it's definitely interesting how species of many different families and widely different life histories are making southerly movements this winter. Coincidence? Good birding, Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 12:04 AM, ROBERT ADAMO rada...@msn.com wrote

[nysbirds-l] Rye Marshlands, 1/5

2013-01-05 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
appeared briefly, 3 DUNLINS continue on the mudflats, the PILEATED WOODPECKER (good for Rye) was around, and a RED-SHOULDERED HAWK stopped by as well. Good birding, Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Rye Marshlands, 1/5

2013-01-05 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
appeared briefly, 3 DUNLINS continue on the mudflats, the PILEATED WOODPECKER (good for Rye) was around, and a RED-SHOULDERED HAWK stopped by as well. Good birding, Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Rye Clay-colored Sparrow still around

2012-12-28 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
... Good birding, Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l

[nysbirds-l] Rye Clay-colored Sparrow still around

2012-12-28 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
... Good birding, Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l

[nysbirds-l] Ad. Black-headed Gull Setauket

2012-12-22 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
Hi All, A short while ago, Brendan Fogarty picked out a flying ADULT BLACK-HEADED GULL from Shore Rd in Setauket, which we briefly relocated over Little Bay and then lost as it continued northwest. Good birding, Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Ad. Black-headed Gull Setauket

2012-12-22 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
Hi All, A short while ago, Brendan Fogarty picked out a flying ADULT BLACK-HEADED GULL from Shore Rd in Setauket, which we briefly relocated over Little Bay and then lost as it continued northwest. Good birding, Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck, Huntington Harbor, Suffolk Co.

2012-12-17 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
Hi All, Brent Bomkamp just called--he has an adult male TUFTED DUCK in Huntington Harbor, Suffolk Co.. He said it is across from West Marine (a store). Good luck to anyone who goes!! Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck, Huntington Harbor, Suffolk Co.

2012-12-17 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
Hi All, Brent Bomkamp just called--he has an adult male TUFTED DUCK in Huntington Harbor, Suffolk Co.. He said it is across from West Marine (a store). Good luck to anyone who goes!! Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Virginia's Warbler Yes

2012-11-21 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
By the Nutmeg Meadow now, chipping. Benjamin Van Doren -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com

[nysbirds-l] Virginia's Warbler Yes

2012-11-21 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
By the Nutmeg Meadow now, chipping. Benjamin Van Doren -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com

[nysbirds-l] White pelicans, Rye

2012-10-08 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
Two white pelicans soaring over Playland Lake, Rye. Benjamin -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sand - YES

2012-06-17 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
Visible from Westhampton Beach overlook (straight out) and Pikes Beach (looking west). Tide is high. Lots of mosquitoes. Benjamin -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sand - YES

2012-06-17 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
Visible from Westhampton Beach overlook (straight out) and Pikes Beach (looking west). Tide is high. Lots of mosquitoes. Benjamin -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Black Tern -- Rye

2012-06-11 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
has been present for the past few summers, two WORM-EATING WARBLERS at Meyer Preserve (also in New Castle), and an AMERICAN WOODCOCK in Armonk. Good birding, Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Black Tern -- Rye

2012-06-11 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
has been present for the past few summers, two WORM-EATING WARBLERS at Meyer Preserve (also in New Castle), and an AMERICAN WOODCOCK in Armonk. Good birding, Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Sterling Forest+

2012-05-05 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
back to check in on the continuing GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE, which has gotten considerably tamer since it appeared several months ago. There were some migrants around, including 1-2 BLACKPOLLS. Good birding! Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Sterling Forest+

2012-05-05 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
back to check in on the continuing GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE, which has gotten considerably tamer since it appeared several months ago. There were some migrants around, including 1-2 BLACKPOLLS. Good birding! Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Western Palm Warblers

2012-04-22 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
ey be under-reported, perhaps? Dunn and Garrett note that Western Palms migrate later than "Yellow" Palms, so perhaps one is more likely to run into *palmarum* amongst these (relatively) later migrants than earlier in the month--be in the lookout! Good birding, Benjamin Van Doren White Plains

[nysbirds-l] Western Palm Warblers

2012-04-22 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
? Dunn and Garrett note that Western Palms migrate later than Yellow Palms, so perhaps one is more likely to run into *palmarum* amongst these (relatively) later migrants than earlier in the month--be in the lookout! Good birding, Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Upland Sandpiper, Croton Point

2012-04-13 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
of Common Goldeneyes. UPSA photos and full checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S10432778 Good birding, Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Upland Sandpiper, Croton Point

2012-04-13 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
of Common Goldeneyes. UPSA photos and full checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S10432778 Good birding, Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Palm Warbler, Tarrytown

2011-12-31 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
Hi all, Christine Smith and Charlie Roberto found a Palm Warbler today in Tarrytown. They asked me to post this picture: http://flic.kr/p/b52yDV Happy New Year! Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] RN Grebe+, Rye

2011-12-31 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
, chattering away by the log bench on the east side of the lake. Good birding, Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] RN Grebe+, Rye

2011-12-31 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
, chattering away by the log bench on the east side of the lake. Good birding, Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Grebe & Razorbills, Rye

2011-12-30 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
at Read is best in the afternoon, so sound-watching conditions could be good if calm waters persist throughout the day. Partial eBird checklist with phone-scoped photos: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S9445208 Good birding, Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Grebe Razorbills, Rye

2011-12-30 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
at Read is best in the afternoon, so sound-watching conditions could be good if calm waters persist throughout the day. Partial eBird checklist with phone-scoped photos: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S9445208 Good birding, Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Rye: Razorbills

2011-12-24 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
ned to the lake for the winter, although their numbers are still low (I counted eight birds today). Full eBird checklist w/ photos: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S9402519 Good birding and happy holidays, Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: h

[nysbirds-l] Rye: Razorbills

2011-12-24 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
to the lake for the winter, although their numbers are still low (I counted eight birds today). Full eBird checklist w/ photos: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S9402519 Good birding and happy holidays, Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Brown Pelican at Rye again

2011-11-20 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
Hi all, Brown Pelican currently off Read Sanctuary, Rye, apparently giving some boaters excellent looks! 8 AM. Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Brown Pelican at Rye again

2011-11-20 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
Hi all, Brown Pelican currently off Read Sanctuary, Rye, apparently giving some boaters excellent looks! 8 AM. Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Brown Pelican, Rye

2011-11-13 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
Hi all, Tom Burke found a Brown Pelican off the point at Read Sanctuary in Rye. Present now. Maybe the "Greenwich" bird? Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirds

[nysbirds-l] Brown Pelican, Rye

2011-11-13 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
Hi all, Tom Burke found a Brown Pelican off the point at Read Sanctuary in Rye. Present now. Maybe the Greenwich bird? Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] L. Longspur - Croton Point Park

2011-11-06 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
Hi all, At least one LAPLAND LONGSPUR on top of the capped landfill this morning. Plus about half a dozen Snow Buntings, a smattering of larks and pipits, and two Vesper Sparrows. A number of flyover Purple Finches were my first this fall. Good birding, Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY

[nysbirds-l] Updated wheatear location from 2 PM this afternoon

2011-09-07 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
reflected in the Google Map I posted a little while ago. Though, not by too much. So, to anyone who is trying for it tomorrow, keep this in mind. Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsR

[nysbirds-l] Updated wheatear location from 2 PM this afternoon

2011-09-07 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
Map I posted a little while ago. Though, not by too much. So, to anyone who is trying for it tomorrow, keep this in mind. Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

Re: [nysbirds-l] Wheatear seen as of 12:50pm

2011-09-06 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
for great looks when this occurred. A picture: http://flic.kr/p/ajZkD7 Superb looks at a superbly cooperative bird! Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY On Tue, Sep 6, 2011 at 2:52 PM, Jim Osterlund wrote: > 41.184756,-73.879672 - Google > Maps<http://maps.google.com/maps?q=41.184756,-

[nysbirds-l] Rye Sooties etc

2011-08-28 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
Two adult Sooty Terns and two Wilson's Storm-Petrels at Rye Beach this morning, plus some less rare stuff. Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Rye Sooties etc

2011-08-28 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
Two adult Sooty Terns and two Wilson's Storm-Petrels at Rye Beach this morning, plus some less rare stuff. Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue, 7/9: Arctic Tern+

2011-07-11 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
earlier in the morning, but unfortunately no one else was able to see bird in time. Thanks to everyone who attended! Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue, 7/9: Arctic Tern+

2011-07-11 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
earlier in the morning, but unfortunately no one else was able to see bird in time. Thanks to everyone who attended! Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] 2 Kentucky Warblers, Rockefeller SP

2011-06-05 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
, that there are actually three singing Kentucky Warblers in this general area. I wonder if there are any females around...unlikely, I would guess, as these birds are singing frequently in midday--and so are probably unpaired. Still, something to keep track of! Good birding, Benjamin Van Doren White Plains

[nysbirds-l] 2 Kentucky Warblers, Rockefeller SP

2011-06-05 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
, that there are actually three singing Kentucky Warblers in this general area. I wonder if there are any females around...unlikely, I would guess, as these birds are singing frequently in midday--and so are probably unpaired. Still, something to keep track of! Good birding, Benjamin Van Doren White Plains

[nysbirds-l] Rye: prob. MANX SHEARWATER on LI Sound

2011-05-17 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
, Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu

[nysbirds-l] Rye: prob. MANX SHEARWATER on LI Sound

2011-05-17 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
, Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu

[nysbirds-l] Westchester 3/20

2011-03-20 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http

[nysbirds-l] Westchester 3/20

2011-03-20 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http

[nysbirds-l] SE NY eBirdathon 2011 Update: Rankings and more

2011-01-18 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
omkamp *Nassau* - Andrew Baksh *Queens* - Andrew Baksh *Kings* - Rob Jett *Richmond* - Anthony Ciancimino *New York* - Andrew Farnsworth *Bronx* - Michael Bochnik *Kingbird Region 9 (cumulative)* - Evan Edelbaum *Westchester* - Benjamin Van Doren *Orange* - Deborah Powell *Dutchess* - Edmond Spaeth

[nysbirds-l] SE NY eBirdathon 2011 Update: Rankings and more

2011-01-18 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
*Queens* - Andrew Baksh *Kings* - Rob Jett *Richmond* - Anthony Ciancimino *New York* - Andrew Farnsworth *Bronx* - Michael Bochnik *Kingbird Region 9 (cumulative)* - Evan Edelbaum *Westchester* - Benjamin Van Doren *Orange* - Deborah Powell *Dutchess* - Edmond Spaeth *Ulster* - Frank Murphy

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Black-headed Gull: Yes

2011-01-17 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
drifted ~100 m further south, but still very visible from the path. There were several Bonaparte's Gulls around too, plus scattered Purple Sandpipers. No sign of the adult gull. Good birding, Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Black-headed Gull: Yes

2011-01-17 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
drifted ~100 m further south, but still very visible from the path. There were several Bonaparte's Gulls around too, plus scattered Purple Sandpipers. No sign of the adult gull. Good birding, Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Lazy Point, Napeague: Northern Shrike

2011-01-15 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
Hi all, At about 1 PM this afternoon, there was a NORTHERN SHRIKE perched on top of a telephone pole toward the end of Lazy Point in Napeague. Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] eBirdathon 2011: More counties!

2011-01-03 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
to the Cornell Lab for providing the additional prizes. See you in the field! Benjamin Van Doren Ben Cacace Chris Wood -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l

[nysbirds-l] eBirdathon 2011: More counties!

2011-01-03 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
to the Cornell Lab for providing the additional prizes. See you in the field! Benjamin Van Doren Ben Cacace Chris Wood -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l

[nysbirds-l] Rye Redpolls

2010-12-29 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
Hi all, 65 COMMON REDPOLLS this afternoon at Read Sanctuary. A flock of 40 in a birch stand, and a flock of 25 that came in off the sound and flew right overhead. Good birding, Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Rye Redpolls

2010-12-29 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
Hi all, 65 COMMON REDPOLLS this afternoon at Read Sanctuary. A flock of 40 in a birch stand, and a flock of 25 that came in off the sound and flew right overhead. Good birding, Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Montauk: Black Vulture, impressive scoter numbers+

2010-12-28 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
RAZORBILLS could be seen flying with all the scoters. A group of about a dozen AMERICAN PIPITS were hanging around the point too. Good birding, Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] eBird Contest in New York Metro Area

2010-12-27 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
see you in the field! Chris Wood Benjamin Van Doren Ben Cacace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/ma

[nysbirds-l] Rye Seawatch 12/27

2010-12-27 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
. American Pipit 4 -- On the beach. Northern Harrier 1 -- Flying SW not 3 feet off the water, fighting the wind. Also of note, I counted 346 Canada Geese flying southwest in several groups, probably being pushed south due to the recent snowfall. A Horned Grebe around too. Good birding, Benjamin Van

[nysbirds-l] Rye Seawatch 12/27

2010-12-27 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
. American Pipit 4 -- On the beach. Northern Harrier 1 -- Flying SW not 3 feet off the water, fighting the wind. Also of note, I counted 346 Canada Geese flying southwest in several groups, probably being pushed south due to the recent snowfall. A Horned Grebe around too. Good birding, Benjamin Van

[nysbirds-l] eBird Contest in New York Metro Area

2010-12-27 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
Benjamin Van Doren Ben Cacace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http

[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush in CP; Yes

2010-12-04 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
The Varied Thrush continues at 9 AM with sparrows next to the shed at the Maintenance Lawn in Central Park after being scared briefly by a Cooper's Hawk. Benjamin Van Doren -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush in CP; Yes

2010-12-04 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
The Varied Thrush continues at 9 AM with sparrows next to the shed at the Maintenance Lawn in Central Park after being scared briefly by a Cooper's Hawk. Benjamin Van Doren -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] Audubon Camp in Maine programs on Hog Island

2010-11-29 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
ee to read about my experiences and see some photos: http://wp.me/pxRb4-kZ. Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY On Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 9:14 PM, Erica Van Etten wrote: > Hi -- this may be of interest to folks, especially if there are any Hog > Island alumni out there?... The National Aud

Re: [nysbirds-l] Audubon Camp in Maine programs on Hog Island

2010-11-29 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
about my experiences and see some photos: http://wp.me/pxRb4-kZ. Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY On Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 9:14 PM, Erica Van Etten ericavanet...@gmail.comwrote: Hi -- this may be of interest to folks, especially if there are any Hog Island alumni out there?... The National

[nysbirds-l] Rye -- Cave Swallow, etc.

2010-11-25 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
earlier in the morning--highlights were distant White-winged and other unidentified scoters (ID made impossible by the haze), a lone Sanderling, and my first Common Goldeneye of the season. Good birding, Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Rye -- Cave Swallow, etc.

2010-11-25 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
earlier in the morning--highlights were distant White-winged and other unidentified scoters (ID made impossible by the haze), a lone Sanderling, and my first Common Goldeneye of the season. Good birding, Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Rye 11/24

2010-11-24 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
and a RUDDY TURNSTONE on exposed rocks off Rye Beach. Good birding, Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2

[nysbirds-l] Rye 11/24

2010-11-24 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
and a RUDDY TURNSTONE on exposed rocks off Rye Beach. Good birding, Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2

[nysbirds-l] Gray Kingbird add. (NOT a sighting)

2010-10-23 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
Hi all, Just wanted to clarify I did not first find the bird--credit should go to Dominic Sherony. Poor but identifiable pictures were obtained and to my knowledge it hasn't been relocated yet. Benjamin Van Doren -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Gray Kingbird add. (NOT a sighting)

2010-10-23 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
Hi all, Just wanted to clarify I did not first find the bird--credit should go to Dominic Sherony. Poor but identifiable pictures were obtained and to my knowledge it hasn't been relocated yet. Benjamin Van Doren -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Marshlands Conservancy 10/17

2010-10-17 Thread Benjamin Van Doren
-HEADED VIREO, NASHVILLE and PALM WARBLERS, and over 600 YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLERS (still coming through when I left at 930) and 6 PURPLE FINCHES in morning flight. Also a Common Loon flyover early on and my FOS Hermit Thrush. Good birding, Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info

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