[nysbirds-l] Common Ringed Plover on Long Island

Sean Sime has asked me to pass along that the previously reported Common Ringed Plover was still present this morning (in very difficult weather conditions) at the same location at - Fire Island--Old Inlet, Bellport Bay, Suffolk, New York. Joe DiCostanzo Sent from my iPad -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Swainson’s Hawk, Staten Island, NYC

I haven’t seen this posted on the state list. Maureen Seaberg found a juvenile Swainson’s Hawk on Front Street on the shoreline of northeastern Staten Island this morning. It was seen and photographed by many during the day. Joe DiCostanzo Sent from my iPad -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Swainson’s Hawk, Staten Island, NYC

I haven’t seen this posted on the state list. Maureen Seaberg found a juvenile Swainson’s Hawk on Front Street on the shoreline of northeastern Staten Island this morning. It was seen and photographed by many during the day. Joe DiCostanzo Sent from my iPad -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Hammond’s Flycatcher, Sullivan County

I don’t think this has been posted to the state list: yesterday John Haas found a Hammond’s Flycatcher at Bashakill in Sullivan County. Details are on John’s blog: https://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com/ Joe DiCostanzo Sent from my iPad -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Hammond’s Flycatcher, Sullivan County

I don’t think this has been posted to the state list: yesterday John Haas found a Hammond’s Flycatcher at Bashakill in Sullivan County. Details are on John’s blog: https://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com/ Joe DiCostanzo Sent from my iPad -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Mottled Duck, Suffolk County

What is presumably the same Mottled Duck found in the spring by Ernst Mutchnick at Ketcham’s Creek Freshwater Wetland in Copiague, just east of Amityville in Suffolk County was refound by Ernst in the same location on Tuesday, Oct. 18. The bird was seen on multiple days this week and again

[nysbirds-l] Mottled Duck, Suffolk County

What is presumably the same Mottled Duck found in the spring by Ernst Mutchnick at Ketcham’s Creek Freshwater Wetland in Copiague, just east of Amityville in Suffolk County was refound by Ernst in the same location on Tuesday, Oct. 18. The bird was seen on multiple days this week and again

[nysbirds-l] Cinnamon Teal - Livingston County continues, April 3

I am surprised how few reports there have been of the Cinnamon Teal in Livingston County given the species rarity in New York State. It was still present Sunday, April 3 in flooded corn fields along Flats Road on the Groveland Flats. Viewing conditions were difficult with periods of sleet and

[nysbirds-l] Cinnamon Teal - Livingston County continues, April 3

I am surprised how few reports there have been of the Cinnamon Teal in Livingston County given the species rarity in New York State. It was still present Sunday, April 3 in flooded corn fields along Flats Road on the Groveland Flats. Viewing conditions were difficult with periods of sleet and

[nysbirds-l] Gray kingbird Staten Island

Continuing on beach east of bathhouse. Joe DiCostanzo Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Gray kingbird Staten Island

Continuing on beach east of bathhouse. Joe DiCostanzo Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Gray Kingbird continues Staten Island, NYC

The Gray Kingbird continues at Great Kills Park on Staten Island in NYC. A shirt time ago it was along the beach east of the bathhouse across from the marina. Last seen flying back towards the bathhouse. Joe Di Costanzo Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Gray Kingbird continues Staten Island, NYC

The Gray Kingbird continues at Great Kills Park on Staten Island in NYC. A shirt time ago it was along the beach east of the bathhouse across from the marina. Last seen flying back towards the bathhouse. Joe Di Costanzo Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Wood Stork on Staten Island (Richmond County)

Sean Sime just called me to report that the Wood Stork reported yesterday is still at the Amazon Fullfilment Center on Staten Island this morning. Joe DiCostanzo Sent from my iPad -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Wood Stork on Staten Island (Richmond County)

Sean Sime just called me to report that the Wood Stork reported yesterday is still at the Amazon Fullfilment Center on Staten Island this morning. Joe DiCostanzo Sent from my iPad -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Little Gull on Great Gull Island, Suffolk Co.

Dave Sibley and Joan Walsh found a Little Gull on Great Gull Island this morning. The bird has been present all day. Joe DiCostanzo Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Little Gull on Great Gull Island, Suffolk Co.

Dave Sibley and Joan Walsh found a Little Gull on Great Gull Island this morning. The bird has been present all day. Joe DiCostanzo Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Ferruginous Hawk, Orange County

Seen from end of Celery Ave, flying over fields to south around noon. Joe Di Costanzo Sent from my iPad -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Ferruginous Hawk, Orange County

Seen from end of Celery Ave, flying over fields to south around noon. Joe Di Costanzo Sent from my iPad -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] Anhinga

First accepted NYS record was April 28, 1992 in Central Park. Joe Sent from my iPad > On Dec 13, 2020, at 5:28 PM, Peter Post wrote: > > I actually had an Anhinga in Central Park a few years ago. And there are two > or other records from the park as well. > > Peter > > Sent from my

Re: [nysbirds-l] Anhinga

First accepted NYS record was April 28, 1992 in Central Park. Joe Sent from my iPad > On Dec 13, 2020, at 5:28 PM, Peter Post wrote: > > I actually had an Anhinga in Central Park a few years ago. And there are two > or other records from the park as well. > > Peter > > Sent from my

[nysbirds-l] Shorebirds at Jerome Reservoir, Bronx

Sean Sime and I checked the flats in the drained Jerome Reservoir in the Bronx just after sunup this morning. We found 9 Pectoral and 1 Baird’s Sandpiper plus 1 American Golden-Plover. Other shorebirds included both yellowlegs and Least and Semipalmated Sandpipers and Killdeer. Also present a

[nysbirds-l] Shorebirds at Jerome Reservoir, Bronx

Sean Sime and I checked the flats in the drained Jerome Reservoir in the Bronx just after sunup this morning. We found 9 Pectoral and 1 Baird’s Sandpiper plus 1 American Golden-Plover. Other shorebirds included both yellowlegs and Least and Semipalmated Sandpipers and Killdeer. Also present a

[nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern continues on Great Gull Island, Suffolk Co.

At 3:00 pm the adult Bridled Tern that has spent the summer at the Common and Roseate tern colony on Great Gull Island was flying and calling over the western portion of the island. If the frigatebird seen today on the CT shore would come by it would seem more like the Florida Keys than Long

[nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern continues on Great Gull Island, Suffolk Co.

At 3:00 pm the adult Bridled Tern that has spent the summer at the Common and Roseate tern colony on Great Gull Island was flying and calling over the western portion of the island. If the frigatebird seen today on the CT shore would come by it would seem more like the Florida Keys than Long

[nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern continues on Great Gull I., Suffolk Co.

At about 5:30 pm I spotted the Bridled Tern flying off the north side of Great Gull Island somewhat east of the center of the island. Numbers of the breeding Common and Roseate terns have been dropping sharply in the last couple of weeks, but migrant terns have been increasing. Individual

[nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern continues on Great Gull I., Suffolk Co.

At about 5:30 pm I spotted the Bridled Tern flying off the north side of Great Gull Island somewhat east of the center of the island. Numbers of the breeding Common and Roseate terns have been dropping sharply in the last couple of weeks, but migrant terns have been increasing. Individual

[nysbirds-l] Tree Swallow movement Suffolk Co.

Since shortly after sunup there has been a steady stream of Tree Swallows passing west over Great Gull Island, Suffolk Co., this morning. Total so far probably 150+. Most of our resident Barn Swallows seem to have left by yesterday. Joe DiCostanzo Sent from my iPad -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Tree Swallow movement Suffolk Co.

Since shortly after sunup there has been a steady stream of Tree Swallows passing west over Great Gull Island, Suffolk Co., this morning. Total so far probably 150+. Most of our resident Barn Swallows seem to have left by yesterday. Joe DiCostanzo Sent from my iPad -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern on Great Gull Island, Suffolk Co. - Yes

The Bridled Tern was seen again today at its usual spot by the northeast corner of Great Gull Island. It was seen flying around on three occasions over about a 30 minute period around mid-day. It never landed. My guess it is now frequenting another location on the edge of the island, probably

[nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern on Great Gull Island, Suffolk Co. - Yes

The Bridled Tern was seen again today at its usual spot by the northeast corner of Great Gull Island. It was seen flying around on three occasions over about a 30 minute period around mid-day. It never landed. My guess it is now frequenting another location on the edge of the island, probably

[nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern on Great Gull I. - No

The Bridled Tern has not been seen on Great Gull Island since July 25 despite daily checks for it. I will post if it shows up again. Joe DiCostanzo Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern on Great Gull I. - No

The Bridled Tern has not been seen on Great Gull Island since July 25 despite daily checks for it. I will post if it shows up again. Joe DiCostanzo Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Dark-eyed Junco on Great Gull Island, Suffolk Co.

A surprising migrant yesterday on Great Gull Island was a juvenile plumaged Dark-eyed Junco, an odd bird to find in eastern Long Island Sound in late-July. Joe DiCostanzo Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Dark-eyed Junco on Great Gull Island, Suffolk Co.

A surprising migrant yesterday on Great Gull Island was a juvenile plumaged Dark-eyed Junco, an odd bird to find in eastern Long Island Sound in late-July. Joe DiCostanzo Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern continues on Great Gull Island

The adult Bridled Tern continues at its usual location on the northeast rocks of Great Gull Island, Suffolk Co. My usual reminder: landing on the island research station is not allowed but the bird can often be seen from offshore. Care must be taken because of rocks. Joe DiCostanzo Sent

[nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern continues on Great Gull Island

The adult Bridled Tern continues at its usual location on the northeast rocks of Great Gull Island, Suffolk Co. My usual reminder: landing on the island research station is not allowed but the bird can often be seen from offshore. Care must be taken because of rocks. Joe DiCostanzo Sent

[nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern continues on Great Gull Island, Suffolk Co.

The adult Bridled Tern continues in its usual location on the northeast corner of Great Gull Island. As always, a reminder that unauthorized landing is not allowed on the island but the Bridled has been seen from boats offshore. Morning seems to be the best time. Sent from my iPhone --

[nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern continues on Great Gull Island, Suffolk Co.

The adult Bridled Tern continues in its usual location on the northeast corner of Great Gull Island. As always, a reminder that unauthorized landing is not allowed on the island but the Bridled has been seen from boats offshore. Morning seems to be the best time. Sent from my iPhone --

[nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern continues on Great Gull Island, Suffolk Co.

The unsettled weather of the last week prevented us from checking for the Bridled Tern, but we were finally able to look today. Around 11:00 am it was in its usual location on the northeast corner of the island. My usual reminder: landing on Great Gull Island is prohibited, but the Bridled has

[nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern continues on Great Gull Island, Suffolk Co.

The unsettled weather of the last week prevented us from checking for the Bridled Tern, but we were finally able to look today. Around 11:00 am it was in its usual location on the northeast corner of the island. My usual reminder: landing on Great Gull Island is prohibited, but the Bridled has

[nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern continues on Great Gull Island, Suffolk Co.

The adult Bridled Tern continues in its usual location on the northeast corner of Great Gull Island. Landing on the island is prohibited, but the bird has often been seen from a boat off-shore. Joe DiCostanzo Sent from my iPad -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern continues on Great Gull Island, Suffolk Co.

The adult Bridled Tern continues in its usual location on the northeast corner of Great Gull Island. Landing on the island is prohibited, but the bird has often been seen from a boat off-shore. Joe DiCostanzo Sent from my iPad -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern not seen today on Great Gull Island, Suffolk County

John Kent and Tom Fiore have both sent me word that a boat out of CT saw the Bridled in its usual location on the northeast corner of Great Gull Island this morning between 10 and 11 am and reported it on the CT list. Joe DiCostanzo Sent from my iPad > On Jun 12, 2019, at 1:48 PM, wrote: >

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern not seen today on Great Gull Island, Suffolk County

John Kent and Tom Fiore have both sent me word that a boat out of CT saw the Bridled in its usual location on the northeast corner of Great Gull Island this morning between 10 and 11 am and reported it on the CT list. Joe DiCostanzo Sent from my iPad > On Jun 12, 2019, at 1:48 PM, wrote: >

[nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern returns to Great Gull Island, Suffolk County

For the fourth summer in a row an adult Bridled Tern has returned to the Common/Roseate tern colony on Great Gull Island. Once again you cannot land on the island. Joe DiCostanzo Sent from my iPad -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern returns to Great Gull Island, Suffolk County

For the fourth summer in a row an adult Bridled Tern has returned to the Common/Roseate tern colony on Great Gull Island. Once again you cannot land on the island. Joe DiCostanzo Sent from my iPad -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] White-winged Dove, Central Park

Currently at feeders, Evodia Field 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 ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] White-winged Dove, Central Park

Currently at feeders, Evodia Field 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 ARCHIVES: 1)

Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Calverton Red Crossbill info

Lots of birders saw the crossbills this morning. Arie’s directions below are spot on. We were standing exactly at the point marked on his map. Also present were singing Yellow-throated Warbler, Pine Warblers, Eastern Bluebirds, Pine Siskins. Joe DiCostanzo Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded

Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Calverton Red Crossbill info

Lots of birders saw the crossbills this morning. Arie’s directions below are spot on. We were standing exactly at the point marked on his map. Also present were singing Yellow-throated Warbler, Pine Warblers, Eastern Bluebirds, Pine Siskins. Joe DiCostanzo Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded

Re: [nysbirds-l] The tale of "Robert the Right", along with the saga of "Robert the Wrong"

I second Bob’s suggestion. Three of us stayed at the Downsville Motel when we went up for the Golden-crowned. It saved us from a middle of the night drive up to be at the sparrow spot at sunup. The bird, if it is still there, has consistently been an early morning individual. Joe DiCostanzo

Re: [nysbirds-l] The tale of "Robert the Right", along with the saga of "Robert the Wrong"

I second Bob’s suggestion. Three of us stayed at the Downsville Motel when we went up for the Golden-crowned. It saved us from a middle of the night drive up to be at the sparrow spot at sunup. The bird, if it is still there, has consistently been an early morning individual. Joe DiCostanzo

[nysbirds-l] Golden-crowned Sparrow continues in Downsville, NY

The previously reported Golden-crowned Sparrow continues at its usual location in Downsville, Delaware Co. - across from Depot Street on River Road. Joe DiCostanzo Sent from my iPad -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Golden-crowned Sparrow continues in Downsville, NY

The previously reported Golden-crowned Sparrow continues at its usual location in Downsville, Delaware Co. - across from Depot Street on River Road. Joe DiCostanzo Sent from my iPad -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern - NO.

The Bridled Tern that was on Great Gull I., Suffolk Co., has not been seen since Thursday despite three checks Friday and two on Saturday. Numbers of terns on the island are dropping now, so it may have departed with some of the Commons and Roseates. I will try to check again today, but the

[nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern - NO.

The Bridled Tern that was on Great Gull I., Suffolk Co., has not been seen since Thursday despite three checks Friday and two on Saturday. Numbers of terns on the island are dropping now, so it may have departed with some of the Commons and Roseates. I will try to check again today, but the

[nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern on Great Gull I. - NO

Despite checks this morning, midday, and late afternoon, the Bridled Tern was not seen today. I will check again for it tomorrow. Joe DiCostanzo Sent from my iPad -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern on Great Gull I. - NO

Despite checks this morning, midday, and late afternoon, the Bridled Tern was not seen today. I will check again for it tomorrow. Joe DiCostanzo Sent from my iPad -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern continues on Great Gull Is., Suffolk Co.

Bridled Tern continues this morning in its usual location on Great Gull Island. See my earlier posts for caveats and additional info, and on my Inwood Birder blog. Joe DiCostanzo Sent from my iPad -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern continues on Great Gull Is., Suffolk Co.

Bridled Tern continues this morning in its usual location on Great Gull Island. See my earlier posts for caveats and additional info, and on my Inwood Birder blog. Joe DiCostanzo Sent from my iPad -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern still present on Great Gull Is, Suffolk Co.

The adult Bridled Tern was still present this morning at its usual area on Great Gull Island, Suffolk Co. This is now the thirteenth day of its stay. See my earlier posts for caveats on looking for this bird. Joe DiCostanzo Sent from my iPad -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern still present on Great Gull Is, Suffolk Co.

The adult Bridled Tern was still present this morning at its usual area on Great Gull Island, Suffolk Co. This is now the thirteenth day of its stay. See my earlier posts for caveats on looking for this bird. Joe DiCostanzo Sent from my iPad -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern continues on Great Gull Island, Suffolk Co.

The adult Bridled Tern continues on Great Gull Island. At around 8:40 am I found it in its usual area on the northeast corner of the island. (It has been here since August 3.) Once again, I will mention the island is a research station and casual visitors are not allowed to land. However,

[nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern continues on Great Gull Island, Suffolk Co.

The adult Bridled Tern continues on Great Gull Island. At around 8:40 am I found it in its usual area on the northeast corner of the island. (It has been here since August 3.) Once again, I will mention the island is a research station and casual visitors are not allowed to land. However,

[nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern continues on Great Gull Island, Suffolk Co.

The adult Bridled Tern continues on Great Gull Island. Once again inclement weather in the morning prevented me from checking for it then. I checked at around 10:30 am and 3:30 pm and did not see it. However, a check at around 5:30 found it in its usual area on the northeast corner of the

[nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern continues on Great Gull Island, Suffolk Co.

The adult Bridled Tern continues on Great Gull Island. Once again inclement weather in the morning prevented me from checking for it then. I checked at around 10:30 am and 3:30 pm and did not see it. However, a check at around 5:30 found it in its usual area on the northeast corner of the

[nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern continues on Great Gull Island, Suffolk Co.

The adult Bridled Tern continues on Great Gull Island. This morning’s inclement weather prevented me from checking for it then. I was finally able to check at around 2:30 pm and it was in its usual area on the northeast corner of the island. (It has now been here since August 3. Beside it being

[nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern continues on Great Gull Island, Suffolk Co.

The adult Bridled Tern continues on Great Gull Island. This morning’s inclement weather prevented me from checking for it then. I was finally able to check at around 2:30 pm and it was in its usual area on the northeast corner of the island. (It has now been here since August 3. Beside it being

[nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern continues on Great Gull Island, Suffolk Co.

The adult Bridled Tern continues on Great Gull Island. It has now been here for a week that we know of. (Beside it being its third in a row summer appearance.) Once again, I will mention that the island is a research station and casual visitors are not allowed. However, several birders have

[nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern continues on Great Gull Island, Suffolk Co.

The adult Bridled Tern continues on Great Gull Island. It has now been here for a week that we know of. (Beside it being its third in a row summer appearance.) Once again, I will mention that the island is a research station and casual visitors are not allowed. However, several birders have

[nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern continues on Great Gull Island, Suffolk Co.

The adult Bridled Tern continues on the northeast corner of Great Gull Island. I did not see it when I first checked for it around 10:00 am. Presumably it was out feeding. The evening around 6:00 pm it was in its usual area. I have received a number of inquiries and I will remind everyone the

[nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern continues on Great Gull Island, Suffolk Co.

The adult Bridled Tern continues on the northeast corner of Great Gull Island. I did not see it when I first checked for it around 10:00 am. Presumably it was out feeding. The evening around 6:00 pm it was in its usual area. I have received a number of inquiries and I will remind everyone the

[nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern continues at Great Gull I., Suffolk Co.

The adult Bridled Tern found on Great Gull Island yesterday continued today on the rocks on the northeast corner of the island. Many shearwaters continue to be seen from the island (both west and northeast of the island). Today Great Shearwaters outnumbered Cory’s for the first time. Manx and

[nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern continues at Great Gull I., Suffolk Co.

The adult Bridled Tern found on Great Gull Island yesterday continued today on the rocks on the northeast corner of the island. Many shearwaters continue to be seen from the island (both west and northeast of the island). Today Great Shearwaters outnumbered Cory’s for the first time. Manx and

[nysbirds-l] More on shearwaters from Great Gull Island, Suffolk Co.

Following up on the report I sent yesterday about shearwaters to the south of Great Gull Island: Joan Walsh estimated that yesterday afternoon/evening there were thousands of Cory’s and Great shearwaters south of Great Gull Island. In addition there were several hundred Sooty Shearwaters. She

[nysbirds-l] More on shearwaters from Great Gull Island, Suffolk Co.

Following up on the report I sent yesterday about shearwaters to the south of Great Gull Island: Joan Walsh estimated that yesterday afternoon/evening there were thousands of Cory’s and Great shearwaters south of Great Gull Island. In addition there were several hundred Sooty Shearwaters. She

[nysbirds-l] Shearwaters from Great Gull Island

I received a text message from Joan Walsh who is out on Great Gull Island. She reports that this afternoon there were hundreds of Cory’s Shearwaters, many Great Shearwaters (she didn’t give me a number) and at least one Sooty Shearwater with many Common and Roseate terns south of the island,

[nysbirds-l] Shearwaters from Great Gull Island

I received a text message from Joan Walsh who is out on Great Gull Island. She reports that this afternoon there were hundreds of Cory’s Shearwaters, many Great Shearwaters (she didn’t give me a number) and at least one Sooty Shearwater with many Common and Roseate terns south of the island,

[nysbirds-l] Royal Tern at Great Gull Island, Suffolk Co., July 10 & 11

Last night around sunset a calling Royal Tern was flying over the tern colony on Great Gull Island. This morning it was roosting with Commons and Roseates on our dock. Joe DiCostanzo Sent from my iPad -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Royal Tern at Great Gull Island, Suffolk Co., July 10 & 11

Last night around sunset a calling Royal Tern was flying over the tern colony on Great Gull Island. This morning it was roosting with Commons and Roseates on our dock. Joe DiCostanzo Sent from my iPad -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] great shearwaters: Gardiners Bay/Block Island area

We have had seals staying around Great Gull Island all summer for probably the last five years or so. Joe DiCostanzo Sent from my iPad > On Jul 8, 2018, at 1:20 PM, Bruce Horwith wrote: > > I fished yesterday behind Gardiners Island (south of the Gull islands) among > hundreds of terns

Re: [nysbirds-l] great shearwaters: Gardiners Bay/Block Island area

We have had seals staying around Great Gull Island all summer for probably the last five years or so. Joe DiCostanzo Sent from my iPad > On Jul 8, 2018, at 1:20 PM, Bruce Horwith wrote: > > I fished yesterday behind Gardiners Island (south of the Gull islands) among > hundreds of terns

Re: [nysbirds-l] Nickerson Beach Arctic Tern and others

Shai does an excellent job summarizing the complications of the terms. And he makes a very important point about using the term “type” since there is so much individual variation you cannot always reliably join plumage to chronological age. I would disagree with one point however. On Great Gull

Re: [nysbirds-l] Nickerson Beach Arctic Tern and others

Shai does an excellent job summarizing the complications of the terms. And he makes a very important point about using the term “type” since there is so much individual variation you cannot always reliably join plumage to chronological age. I would disagree with one point however. On Great Gull

Re: [nysbirds-l] Nickerson Beach Arctic Tern and others

Steve, These color bands with the large letters have been used at Roseate Tern colonies for the last few years. They are known as PFRs (Plastic Field Readable bands). They are the latest incarnation of attempts to devise a band that is easily identifiable in the field. An important point to

Re: [nysbirds-l] Nickerson Beach Arctic Tern and others

Steve, These color bands with the large letters have been used at Roseate Tern colonies for the last few years. They are known as PFRs (Plastic Field Readable bands). They are the latest incarnation of attempts to devise a band that is easily identifiable in the field. An important point to

Re: [nysbirds-l] Dark billed, dark legged Common Terns on Long Island

d", underparts darkish gray (though not as dark as they > would be in May), tail feathers longer than wingtips at rest, legs seemed > slightly shorter than commons, though not as short as on arctic." > > All this typing is cramping my scope-focusing hand. I think I might

Re: [nysbirds-l] Dark billed, dark legged Common Terns on Long Island

d", underparts darkish gray (though not as dark as they > would be in May), tail feathers longer than wingtips at rest, legs seemed > slightly shorter than commons, though not as short as on arctic." > > All this typing is cramping my scope-focusing hand. I think I might

Re: [nysbirds-l] Dark billed, dark legged Common Terns on Long Island

ered. > > Brian Patteson recently saw a Tahiti Petrel off of Hatteras! > > Shai Mitra > Bay Shore > > > > From: bounce-122637763-11143...@list.cornell.edu > [bounce-122637763-11143...@list.cornell.edu] on behalf of

Re: [nysbirds-l] Dark billed, dark legged Common Terns on Long Island

ered. > > Brian Patteson recently saw a Tahiti Petrel off of Hatteras! > > Shai Mitra > Bay Shore > > > > From: bounce-122637763-11143...@list.cornell.edu > [bounce-122637763-11143...@list.cornell.edu] on behalf of

Re: [nysbirds-l] Dark billed, dark legged Common Terns on Long Island

I just wanted to add some information to my comments about variation in individuals. I looked at data from Common Terns trapped on Great Gull Island in the summer of 2017. We have weights on 918 individuals. The weights ranged from 99.1 grams to 158.9 grams. That means at the extremes, the

Re: [nysbirds-l] Dark billed, dark legged Common Terns on Long Island

I just wanted to add some information to my comments about variation in individuals. I looked at data from Common Terns trapped on Great Gull Island in the summer of 2017. We have weights on 918 individuals. The weights ranged from 99.1 grams to 158.9 grams. That means at the extremes, the

Re: [nysbirds-l] Dark billed, dark legged Common Terns on Long Island

stick together up here, too. Ditto for examining first-summer > Least Terns for Littles and first-summer Black Terns for White-winged and > Whiskered. > > Brian Patteson recently saw a Tahiti Petrel off of Hatteras! > > Shai Mitra > Bay Shore > > > __

Re: [nysbirds-l] Dark billed, dark legged Common Terns on Long Island

stick together up here, too. Ditto for examining first-summer > Least Terns for Littles and first-summer Black Terns for White-winged and > Whiskered. > > Brian Patteson recently saw a Tahiti Petrel off of Hatteras! > > Shai Mitra > Bay Shore > > > __

Re: [nysbirds-l] Dark billed, dark legged Common Terns on Long Island

; fit the norms. > > As for how did it (they) get here, stranger things have happened, namely the > Gray-hooded gull of a few years back. Ship-assisted? Who knows. > > Bob Lewis > > On Thursday, June 14, 2018, 9:08:12 AM EDT, Joseph DiCostanzo > wrote: > > > Bo

Re: [nysbirds-l] Dark billed, dark legged Common Terns on Long Island

; fit the norms. > > As for how did it (they) get here, stranger things have happened, namely the > Gray-hooded gull of a few years back. Ship-assisted? Who knows. > > Bob Lewis > > On Thursday, June 14, 2018, 9:08:12 AM EDT, Joseph DiCostanzo > wrote: > > > Bo

Re: [nysbirds-l] Dark billed, dark legged Common Terns on Long Island

mature? > > I found a number of images of longipennis on the web. Here are some screen > shots: > > Index of /lewis/birds/other_long > > Index of /lewis/birds/other_long > > Bob Lewis > > > > On Wednesday, June 13, 2018, 9:01:37 PM EDT, Joseph DiCosta

Re: [nysbirds-l] Dark billed, dark legged Common Terns on Long Island

mature? > > I found a number of images of longipennis on the web. Here are some screen > shots: > > Index of /lewis/birds/other_long > > Index of /lewis/birds/other_long > > Bob Lewis > > > > On Wednesday, June 13, 2018, 9:01:37 PM EDT, Joseph DiCosta

[nysbirds-l] Dark billed, dark legged Common Terns on Long Island

One thing that has to be kept in mind about dark billed and/or dark legged Common Terns seen on Long Island in the spring is that our Common Terns (Sterna hirundo hirundo) have dark bills and dark legs in winter (both the young birds and adults). The possibility that these birds are just S.

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