[nysbirds-l] 19 Oct: Central Pk Sora continues

2015-10-19 Thread Karen Fung
I was just informed that the Sora is still present in the Loch, visible when viewed from the rocky overlook between the two rustic bridges. The bird is south of the waterfall and westernmost bridge. As others have noted on previous days, its left wing appears to be injured. Karen Fung NYC

[nysbirds-l] Central Park Sora and Vesper Sparrow: Yes

2015-10-18 Thread Karen Fung
goes under the 103rd St transverse and leads to the south end of the Loch). Karen Fung NYC http://BIRDSiVIEWS.com Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Central Park North End Sora

2015-10-17 Thread Karen Fung
Malcolm Morris just called me to report an immature Sora in the Loch, between the two rustic bridges. This was at 12:25pm. Karen Fung NYC http://BIRDSiVIEWS.com Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] 10/9: Central Park: Kentucky Warbler reported on the Great Hill

2015-10-09 Thread Karen Fung
I received a reliable report of a Kentucky W in the children's glade (W side of the Great Hill near the closed entrance). This was at 7:45am. Good luck if you go. Karen Fung (busy at work, unfortunately) NYC -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re:[nysbirds-l] Central Pk nightjar in Loch.

2015-09-26 Thread Karen Fung
Update: the bird is still present, and it's a Whip-poor-will. Diagnostic pics taken. 10:18a Karen ---- Karen Fung NYC > On Sep 26, 2015, at 9:43 AM, Karen Fung wrote: > > Roosting in a hackberry near the first rustic bridge. From the fork after > Glenspan Arch it'

[nysbirds-l] Central Pk nightjar in Loch.

2015-09-26 Thread Karen Fung
Roosting in a hackberry near the first rustic bridge. From the fork after Glenspan Arch it's about 10 yds to the left about 15' up looking SW. Tom P thinks Chuck but I'm leaning towards Whip. Looking at it now 9:43a ---- Karen Fung NYC http://BIRDSiVIEWS.com Sent

[nysbirds-l] 8/20: Kinkajou update (Jamaica Bay WR, Queens County)

2015-08-20 Thread Karen Fung
when found, so the capture was easy. The guy who answered the phone was not on duty yesterday and could not provide any details on what NPS planned to do with it. Karen Fung NYC -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirds

Re:[nysbirds-l] Avocet continues at Jamaica Bay E Pond

2015-08-16 Thread Karen Fung
Correction. Meant to say NE corner off the Pond. Karen Fung NYC http://BIRDSiVIEWS.com Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 16, 2015, at 7:54 AM, Karen Fung wrote: > > Currently feeding at the NW corner with egrets, a Great Blue, and a Glossy > Ibis. > Note that the west

[nysbirds-l] Avocet continues at Jamaica Bay E Pond

2015-08-16 Thread Karen Fung
Currently feeding at the NW corner with egrets, a Great Blue, and a Glossy Ibis. Note that the west parking lot was filling up fast at 7:15am ( the E lot is closed) so get here soon if you want a parking space. Karen Fung NYC http://BIRDSiVIEWS.com Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L

Re: [nysbirds-l] American Avocet Piermont Pier

2015-06-13 Thread Karen Fung
Avocet still present now (12:45p), halfway down the pier on the north side, fairly close. Junko Suzuki and Karen Fung Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 13, 2015, at 9:28 AM, Evan Mark wrote: > > Third time in four years. Floating with Mallards > Evan > -- > NYSbirds-L Li

[nysbirds-l] Central Park Cerulean W (Manhattan)

2015-05-17 Thread Karen Fung
Found by Tom Perlman. Singing in the N Woods just south of the Block House. We are looking at it now. 4:00p Karen Fung NYC http://BIRDSiVIEWS.com Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re:[nysbirds-l] KENTUCKY Warbler Riverside Park (Manhattan)- update

2015-05-04 Thread Karen Fung
Not being seen currently but presumed still here. Location is in Riverside Pk, in the woods (sanctuary) east of the tennis courts ~121st. Riverside Church is across the street on Riverside Drive. Karen Fung NYC http://BIRDSiVIEWS.com Sent from my iPhone > On May 4, 2015, at 6:11

[nysbirds-l] KENTUCKY Warbler Riverside Park (Manhattan)

2015-05-04 Thread Karen Fung
Singing right now (6:05pm) in the N part of the Sanctuary per Tom Perlman. The closest entrances to the park are at W121st and W116th. Karen Fung NYC http://BIRDSiVIEWS.com Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Nightjar in Bryant Park NYC

2015-04-13 Thread Karen Fung
Update: it was Gabe Willow, so am forwarding. I see that the message went into my Spam folder. Seems that quite a few legitimate messages from people using Yahoo or AOL are ending up in Spam when posted to the NYS list. Anyone know why? Karen -- Forwarded message -- From: Gabrie

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan: Bryant Park nightjar?

2015-04-13 Thread Karen Fung
All: Someone texted the following message to NYNYBIRD at 8:36am this morning (Monday,4/13): "Chuck-will's widow or Whip-poor-will - Bryant Park northeast corner" It was unsigned, so hopefully those who live or work in mid-town can check and report back to the list/s. Thanks

[nysbirds-l] Central Pk N End: Loch 4/4

2015-04-04 Thread Karen Fung
Louisiana Waterthrush, Rusty BB, also Tom P saw a sandpiper fly out, heading possibly towards the compost area. Karen Fung NYC http://kayeff.smugmug.com Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

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

2014-12-27 Thread Karen Fung
Just flew west down Bethune, perhaps back to its original location? 3:30p Karen Fung NYC Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 27, 2014, at 3:26 PM, Karen Fung wrote: > > Currently (3:25pm) at Bleecker & 8th, across from the playground. > > ---- > > Karen Fung &

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

2014-12-27 Thread Karen Fung
Currently (3:25pm) at Bleecker & 8th, across from the playground. ---- Karen Fung NYC Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 27, 2014, at 1:34 PM, Benjamin Van Doren wrote: > > Currently at corner of 11th St and 4th St, flycatching > >> On Saturday, December 27, 2014, A

[nysbirds-l] 11/8: Harlequin Duck - Orient Point (Suffolk Co.)

2014-11-08 Thread Karen Fung
initially found on the 31st and last reported on the 4th. Karen Fung NYC -- 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

Re:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] North wheatear plum beach Kings - still present 1:30p

2014-10-04 Thread Karen Fung
Currently out on the beach side near the point. Looking at it with Steve Schellenger, who found its new location. Karen Fung NYC http://kayeff.smugmug.com Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 4, 2014, at 11:07 AM, "'Peter' prosb...@aol.com [ebirdsnyc]" > wrote

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Hudsonian Godwit: yes

2014-08-31 Thread Karen Fung
Sunday 11:20am One flew into the north end of the east pond across from the island. Several observers. Karen Fung NYC Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] 10 Aug: (Probable) Little Gull at the Jones Beach CGS (Nassau Co.) - link to digiscoped photo and iVideos

2014-08-10 Thread Karen Fung
For those interested, the images are embedded in my eBird checklist, here: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S19392036 All feedback is welcome, either via the list or privately. Thanks, Karen -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.Northeas

[nysbirds-l] 7/10: Possible LITTLE GULL at jones beach CGS

2014-08-10 Thread Karen Fung
en earlier. ---- Karen Fung NYC http://kayeff.smugmug.com Sent from my iPhone -- 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-a

Re: [ebirdsnyc] Re: [nysbirds-l] Central Park Clay-colored Sparrow (NYC) 5/12

2014-05-12 Thread Karen Fung
Karen Fung NYC http://kayeff.smugmug.com Sent from my iPhone > On May 12, 2014, at 10:25 AM, "Anders Peltomaa anders.pelto...@gmail.com > [ebirdsnyc]" wrote: > > HI all, > Another sparrow species to look for today would be Lincoln's Sparrow. I found

Re: [nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC, 4/2 addition: Palm Warbler

2014-04-02 Thread Karen Fung
I birded the Great Hill (at the north end of Central Pk) this evening on my way home from work and found a Palm Warbler (Eastern) feeding on the ground. It was north of the rest rooms, moving between the wood chip area and the lawn that's (presumably) fenced off for seeding. Certainly FOY for me,

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 27 December 2013

2013-12-27 Thread Karen Fung
Tony Lauro Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcriber: Karen Fung [~BEGIN RBA TAPE~] Greetings. This is the New York Rare Bird Alert for Friday, December 27th, at 7:00pm. The highlights of today's tape are VARIED THRUSH, GYRFALCON, PACIFIC LOON, BLACK GUILLEMOT, TUND

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 6 December 2013

2013-12-07 Thread Karen Fung
tline: New York City Area Rare Bird Alert Weekly Recording: (212) 979-3070 To report sightings call: Tom Burke (212) 372-1483 (weekdays) Tony Lauro (631) 734-4126 (Long Island) Compilers: Tom Burke, Tony Lauro Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcriber/Editor: Karen

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 28 November 2013

2013-11-28 Thread Karen Fung
sland, Westchester County Transcriber/Editor: Karen Fung [~BEGIN RBA TAPE~] Greetings. This is the New York Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, November 28th, at 8:00pm. The highlights of today's tape are SNOWY OWLS, Pelagic Trip Results including NORTHERN FULMAR, WESTERN KINGBIRD, KING EIDER, LARK SP

[nysbirds-l] 11/17 Western Kingbirds - Cutchogue (Suffolk Co.)

2013-11-17 Thread Karen Fung
, perching, swooping down to the ground and back up again. John said that the second bird flew off several minutes ago and has not returned. Good luck if you go! Karen Fung - -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 8 November 2013

2013-11-08 Thread Karen Fung
erage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcriber/Editor: Karen Fung [~BEGIN RBA TAPE~] Greetings. This is the New York Rare Bird Alert for Friday, November 8th, at 7:00pm. The highlights of today's tape are CAVE SWALLOW, AUDUBON'S YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLER, NORTHERN SHRI

[nysbirds-l] 11/3: Van Cortland Park (Bronx) followup: Checklist and Photos

2013-11-04 Thread Karen Fung
spent the whole day if not for other commitments. Happy autumn birding, Karen Fung -- Forwarded message -- From: KF Date: Sun, Nov 3, 2013 at 12:50 PM Subject: Van Cortlandt Park: Pipits, Horned Lark, Meadowlark To: eBirdsNYC , nysbirds-L@cornell.edu November 3rd: Hi All, Ken

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 1 November 2013

2013-11-01 Thread Karen Fung
ew York City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcriber: Karen Fung [~BEGIN RBA TAPE~] Greetings. This is the New York Rare Bird Alert for Friday, November 1st, at 7:00pm. The highlights of today's tape are BREWER'S BLACKBIRD, GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE, EURASIAN WIGEON, DICKCISSEL,

[nysbirds-l] Central Park North End 10/13: Vesper Sparrow

2013-10-13 Thread Karen Fung
least the past ten days, but this is the first time I've had two bright ones together. The full eBird checklist, with instructions on where to look for the above, as well as a record shot of the Vesper, can be found here: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S15392364 Good Birding, Karen

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 11 October 2013

2013-10-12 Thread Karen Fung
Rare Bird Alert Weekly Recording: (212) 979-3070 To report sightings call: Tom Burke (212) 372-1483 (weekdays) Tony Lauro (631) 734-4126 (Long Island) Compilers: Tom Burke, Tony Lauro Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcriber: Karen Fung [~BEGIN RBA TAPE~] Greetings.

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 4 October 2013

2013-10-04 Thread Karen Fung
rd Alert Weekly Recording: (212) 979-3070 To report sightings call: Tom Burke (212) 372-1483 (weekdays) Tony Lauro (631) 734-4126 (Long Island) Compilers: Tom Burke, Tony Lauro Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcriber: Karen Fung [~BEGIN RBA TAPE~] Greetings. This

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 13 September 2013

2013-09-13 Thread Karen Fung
tline: New York City Area Rare Bird Alert Weekly Recording: (212) 979-3070 To report sightings call: Tom Burke (212) 372-1483 (weekdays) Tony Lauro (631) 734-4126 (Long Island) Compilers: Tom Burke, Tony Lauro Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcriber: Karen Fung [~BE

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 6 September 2013

2013-09-07 Thread Karen Fung
Tom Burke, Tony Lauro Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcriber: Karen Fung [~BEGIN RBA TAPE~] Greetings. This is the New York Rare Bird Alert for Friday, September 6th, at 8:00pm. The highlights of today's tape are BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER, BAIRD'S SANDPIPE

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [ebirdsnyc] "Lawrence's" W: yes! (Central Pk) -- link to photos taken by David Krauss

2013-09-01 Thread Karen Fung
t;Lawrence's" W: yes! (Central Pk) To: Karen Fung , eBirdsNYC < ebirds...@yahoogroups.com>, "nysbirds-L@cornell.edu" A few shots can be seen here. https://secure.flickr.com/photos/cunybioprof/sets/72157635335241390/ -- *From:* Karen Fung

[nysbirds-l] "Lawrence's" W: yes! (Central Pk)

2013-09-01 Thread Karen Fung
Seen a few min ago, same Ramble area as reported yesterday. Karen Fung NYC http://kayeff.smugmug.com Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Re Pectoral, Baird sandpiper yes (Suffolk)

2013-08-31 Thread Karen Fung
Forwarding John's report ---- Karen Fung NYC http://kayeff.smugmug.com Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: *From:* John Wittenberg *Date:* August 31, 2013, 9:40:01 AM EDT *To:* Birder Karen Fung *Subject:* *Re Pectoral, Baird sandpiper yes* Currently viewing Osborne off Soun

Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper - Mecox YES (8/21)

2013-08-21 Thread Karen Fung
John Wittenberg emailed me that the Curlew SP was on the western side of the mudflats as of 12:08pm. On Wed, Aug 21, 2013 at 10:27 AM, wrote: > I'm leaving Mecox Bay and the Curlew Sandpiper is still present. The bird > was feeding near the west edge of the main sandflat when I arrived. At >

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 16 August 2013

2013-08-16 Thread Karen Fung
(Long Island) Compilers: Tom Burke, Tony Lauro Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcriber: Karen Fung [~BEGIN RBA TAPE~] Greetings. This is the New York Rare Bird Alert for Friday, August 16th, at 7:00pm. The highlights of today's tape are BRIDLED TERN, WHITE-FACED

[nysbirds-l] August 11th: Jones Beach Upland Sandpiper iPhoto and iVideo (Nassau County)

2013-08-11 Thread Karen Fung
ed to the same gallery, but for some reason (perhaps because it iis 80mB!) it is still "processing". If I can get my hands on some video editing software, I will try to reduce the size. Good Birding, Karen Fung NYC website: http://kayeff.smugmug.com eBird Checklist: http://ebird.org/e

[nysbirds-l] Upland SP Jones Beach

2013-08-11 Thread Karen Fung
In grass east of Nature Center Parking Lot. Karen Fung NYC http://kayeff.smugmug.com Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Upland Sandpiper, Suffolk County, August 10th

2013-08-10 Thread Karen Fung
Forwarding John Wittenberg's email about their sighting, which was between 10:15-10:30 this morning. Location is in Cutchogue, on north fork of Long Island. A scope is required. -- Forwarded message -- From: John Wittenberg Date: Sat, Aug 10, 2013 at 10:45 AM Subject: Re Upland

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 9 August 2013

2013-08-09 Thread Karen Fung
Area Rare Bird Alert Weekly Recording: (212) 979-3070 To report sightings call: Tom Burke (212) 372-1483 (weekdays) Tony Lauro (631) 734-4126 (Long Island) Compilers: Tom Burke, Tony Lauro Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcriber: Karen Fung [~BEGIN RBA TAPE~] Greeti

[nysbirds-l] Whimbrel @ Cedar Beach, Southold (Suffolk County) -- 7/27

2013-07-27 Thread Karen Fung
Hi All, John Wittenberg reports a Whimbrel at Cedar Beach in Southold (north fork of Long Island) this morning. Karen -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurat

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [ebirdsnyc] Flushing Meadow - Corona Park: American Avocet (Queens County) - 7/21

2013-07-21 Thread Karen Fung
Forwarding to the state list so it reaches a wider audience. -- Forwarded message -- From: Date: Sun, Jul 21, 2013 at 11:42 AM Subject: [ebirdsnyc] Flushing Meadow - Corona Park: American Avocet To: ebirds...@yahoogroups.com There was an American Avocet in the northeast shore

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 19 July 2013 [Revision #2]

2013-07-19 Thread Karen Fung
26 (Long Island) Compiler: Tony Lauro Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcriber: Karen Fung Greetings. This is the New York Rare Bird Alert for Friday, July 19th, at 8:00pm. The highlights are LEACH'S STORM-PETREL, RUFF, ARCTIC TERN, SANDWICH TERN, and LONG-TAILED JAEG

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 19 July 2013 (REVISED)

2013-07-19 Thread Karen Fung
ript ~ Hotline: New York City Area Rare Bird Alert Weekly Recording: (212) 979-3070 [currently not working; may be fixed next week] To report sightings call: Tony Lauro (631) 734-4126 (Long Island) Compiler: Tony Lauro Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcriber: Karen F

[nysbirds-l] RBA: oops

2013-07-19 Thread Karen Fung
Sorry, I forgot to include a few paragraphs. Stay tuned for the update! -- 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-arc

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 19 July 2013

2013-07-19 Thread Karen Fung
] To report sightings call: Tony Lauro (631) 734-4126 (Long Island) Compiler: Tony Lauro Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcriber: Karen Fung Greetings. This is the New York Rare Bird Alert for Friday, July 19th, at 8:00pm. The highlights of today's tape are LEA

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 12 July 2013

2013-07-13 Thread Karen Fung
) 372-1483 (weekdays) Tony Lauro (631) 734-4126 (Long Island) Compilers: Tom Burke, Tony Lauro Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcriber: Karen Fung [~BEGIN RBA TAPE~] Greetings. This is the New York Rare Bird Alert for Friday, July 12th, at 6:00pm. The highlights of to

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 21 June 2013

2013-06-21 Thread Karen Fung
ding: (212) 979-3070 **Note: There is no phone service this week.** To report sightings call: Tom Burke (212) 372-1483 (weekdays) Tony Lauro (631) 734-4126 (Long Island) Compilers: Tom Burke, Tony Lauro Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcriber: Karen Fung [~BEGIN RBA~]

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 14 June 2013

2013-06-14 Thread Karen Fung
Burke (212) 372-1483 (weekdays) Tony Lauro (631) 734-4126 (Long Island) Compilers: Tom Burke, Tony Lauro Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcriber: Karen Fung [~BEGIN RBA~] Greetings. This is the New York Rare Bird Alert for Friday, June 14th, at 7:00pm. The highlights

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 24 May 2013

2013-05-24 Thread Karen Fung
Area Rare Bird Alert Weekly Recording: (212) 979-3070 To report sightings call: Tom Burke (212) 372-1483 (weekdays) Tony Lauro (631) 734-4126 (Long Island) Compilers: Tom Burke, Tony Lauro Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcriber: Karen Fung [~BEGIN RBA TAPE~] Greeting

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 17 May 2013

2013-05-17 Thread Karen Fung
ranscriber: Karen Fung [~BEGIN RBA TAPE~] Greetings. This is the New York Rare Bird Alert for Friday, May 17th, at 6:00pm. The highlights of today's tape are CHUCK-WILL'S-WIDOW, PROTHONOTARY WARBLER, YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER, SUMMER TANAGER, BLUE GROSBEAK, EURASIAN WIGEON, RED-HEADED WO

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 26 April 2013

2013-04-26 Thread Karen Fung
ript ~ Hotline: New York City Area Rare Bird Alert Weekly Recording: (212) 979-3070 To report sightings call: Tom Burke (212) 372-1483 (weekdays) Tony Lauro (631) 734-4126 (Long Island) Compilers: Tom Burke, Tony Lauro Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcriber: Kar

[nysbirds-l] 4/20: Timber Point Ruffs: Yes! (Suffolk County)

2013-04-20 Thread Karen Fung
Dark male being seen now, first spotted by Jody Levin. The lighter one was last in view about an hour ago (also picked out by Jody and seen by others before I arrived). Karen Fung NYC http://kayeff.smugmug.com Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 19 April 2013

2013-04-19 Thread Karen Fung
hester County Transcriber: Karen Fung [~BEGIN RBA TAPE~] Greetings. This is the New York Rare Bird Alert for Friday, April 19th, at 7:00pm. The highlights of today's tape are RUFF, YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER, BLACK BRANT, and Spring Migrants. Last Saturday two RUFFS were discovered in the marsh

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 29 March 2013

2013-03-29 Thread Karen Fung
Area Rare Bird Alert Weekly Recording: (212) 979-3070 To report sightings call: Tom Burke (212) 372-1483 (during the day except Sunday) Tony Lauro (631) 734-4126 (Long Island) Compilers: Tom Burke, Tony Lauro Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcriber: Karen Fung [~BEGI

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 22 March 2013

2013-03-22 Thread Karen Fung
tings call: Tom Burke (212) 372-1483 (during the day except Sunday) Tony Lauro (631) 734-4126 (Long Island) Compilers: Tom Burke, Tony Lauro Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcriber: Karen Fung [~BEGIN RBA TAPE~] Greetings. This is the New York Rare Bird Alert for Fri

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 1 March 2013

2013-03-01 Thread Karen Fung
Tony Lauro Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcriber: Karen Fung [~BEGIN RBA TAPE~] Greetings. This is the New York Rare Bird Alert for Friday, March 1st, at 7:00pm. The highlights of today's tape are GYRFALCON, TUFTED DUCK, HARLEQUIN DUCK, BARROW'S GOLDENEYE, B

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 22 February 2013

2013-02-22 Thread Karen Fung
483 (during the day except Sunday) Tony Lauro (631) 734-4126 (Long Island) Compilers: Tom Burke, Tony Lauro Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcriber: Karen Fung [~BEGIN RBA TAPE~] Greetings. This is the New York Rare Bird Alert for Friday, February 22nd, at 7:00pm. Th

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 1 February 2013

2013-02-02 Thread Karen Fung
-4126 (Long Island) Compiler: Tony Lauro Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcriber: Karen Fung [~BEGIN RBA TAPE~] Greetings. This is the New York Rare Bird Alert for Friday, February 1st, 2013, at 11:45pm. The highlights of this tape are GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE, R

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 25 January 2013

2013-01-26 Thread Karen Fung
Recording: (212) 979-3070 To report sightings call: Tony Lauro (631) 734-4126 Compiler: Tony Lauro Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcriber: Karen Fung [~BEGIN RBA TAPE~] Greetings. This is the New York Rare Bird Alert for Friday, January 25th, 2013, at 11:

[nysbirds-l] CORRECTION -- NYC Area RBA: 4 January 2013

2013-01-05 Thread Karen Fung
ompilers: Tom Burke, Tony Lauro Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcriber: Karen Fung [~BEGIN RBA TAPE~] Greetings. This is the New York Rare Bird Alert for Friday, January 4th, at 7:00pm. The highlights of today's tape are BARROW'S GOLDENEYE, TUFTED DUCK, BAR

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 4 January 2013

2013-01-04 Thread Karen Fung
ty Area Rare Bird Alert Weekly Recording: (212) 979-3070 To report sightings call: Tom Burke (212) 372-1483 (weekdays) Tony Lauro (631) 734-4126 Compilers: Tom Burke, Tony Lauro Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcriber: Karen Fung [~BEGIN RBA TAPE~] Greetings. This is th

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 28 December 2012

2012-12-28 Thread Karen Fung
Burke (212) 372-1483 (weekdays) Tony Lauro (631) 734-4126 Compilers: Tom Burke, Tony Lauro Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcriber: Karen Fung [~BEGIN RBA TAPE~] Greetings. This is the New York Rare Bird Alert for Friday, December 28th, at 7:00pm. The highlights of tod

[nysbirds-l] 12/23 - Tufted Duck: Yes (Huntington, Suffolk County)

2012-12-23 Thread Karen Fung
Hi All, Matthew Rymkiewicz just texted me to report that the TUFTED DUCK is still present, visible from the Town Marina parking lot, at 7:30am. Good luck to those who go... -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 7 December 2012

2012-12-08 Thread Karen Fung
979-3070 To report sightings call: Tom Burke (212) 372-1483 (weekdays) Tony Lauro (631) 734-4126 Compilers: Tom Burke, Tony Lauro Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcriber: Karen Fung [~BEGIN RBA TAPE~] Greetings. This is the New York Rare Bird Alert for Friday, Dec

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 30 November 2012

2012-12-01 Thread Karen Fung
-1483 (weekdays) Tony Lauro (631) 734-4126 Compilers: Tom Burke, Tony Lauro Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcriber: Karen Fung [~BEGIN RBA TAPE~] Greetings. This is the New York Rare Bird Alert for Friday, November 30th, at 11:00pm. The highlights of today'

[nysbirds-l] CP Rufous Hummer: No -- 11/30

2012-11-30 Thread Karen Fung
some bloom left in them, but not much else. No hummer in sight. Karen Fung NYC http://kayeff.smugmug.com Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: 11/19: Selasphorus Hummer continues -Central Pk correction

2012-11-19 Thread Karen Fung
Meant to say first reported on nov 13th not oct 31st; my apologies! Karen Fung NYC http://kayeff.smugmug.com Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: *From:* Karen Fung *Date:* November 19, 2012 11:51:03 AM EST *To:* nysbirds-L@cornell.edu *Subject:* *11/19: Selasphorus Hummer

[nysbirds-l] 11/19: Selasphorus Hummer continues -Central Pk

2012-11-19 Thread Karen Fung
eral consensus is that this is a Rufous hummer (female or immature), from those who got a good look at the tail spread. Thanks to Nadir Souirgi who first reported the bird on Oct 31st; I believe it's been seen every day since then ( tho not reported to the state list). ---- Karen Fung

Re:[nysbirds-l] Selasphorus Hummingbird in Central Park Conservatory Garden: YES 11/14

2012-11-14 Thread Karen Fung
. Unfortunately, no camera with me (took a minor fall over the weekend so am taking it easy for a few more days), but now that the word is out, hopefully others with big lenses can find and document this bird. I did not get a good look at the spread tail. Good luck, Karen Fung NYC On Wed, Nov 14

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 9 November 2012

2012-11-09 Thread Karen Fung
: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcriber: Karen Fung [~BEGIN RBA TAPE~] Greetings. This is the New York Rare Bird Alert for Friday, November 9th, at 7:00pm. Sorry for last week's weather-related nonrecording. The highlights of today's tape are VIRGINIA'S WAR

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 2 November 2012

2012-11-03 Thread Karen Fung
34-4126 Compilers: Tom Burke, Tony Lauro Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcriber: Karen Fung [~BEGIN RBA TAPE~] Greetings. This is the New York Rare Bird Alert for Friday, November 2nd, at 9:00pm. The highlights of today's tape are a possible VIRGINIA'S

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 12 October 2012

2012-10-12 Thread Karen Fung
) 979-3070 To report sightings call: Tom Burke (212) 372-1483 (weekdays) Tony Lauro (631) 734-4126 Compilers: Tom Burke, Tony Lauro Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcriber: Karen Fung [~BEGIN RBA TAPE~] Greetings. This is the New York Rare Bird Alert for Friday, Oc

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 5 October 2012

2012-10-06 Thread Karen Fung
4126 Compilers: Tom Burke, Tony Lauro Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcriber: Karen Fung [~BEGIN RBA TAPE~] Greetings. This is the New York Rare Bird Alert for Friday, October 5th, at 10:00pm. The highlights of today's tape are WHITE-FACED IBIS, AMERICAN

[nysbirds-l] 9/29 - Manhattan: Central Park Grasshopper Sparrow - Photos

2012-09-29 Thread Karen Fung
I've posted a few pics of the Grasshopper Sparrow from late this morning; they are in the "Recent Work" gallery of my website. Many thanks to Matthew Rymkiewicz for finding this rarity, and for making sure that so many of us got on the bird! Karen Fung NYC Website: http://kay

[nysbirds-l] Central Park Blue Grosbeak, Sept 25th: photos

2012-09-25 Thread Karen Fung
For those interested, Ken Chaya took photos of the female-type Blue Grosbeak, and I've uploaded them to the checklist submitted to eBird: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S11662799 Hopefully the bird will be there tomorrow. The Wildflower Meadow is at the north end of Central Park, ju

[nysbirds-l] Blue Grosbeak Central Park 0/25

2012-09-25 Thread Karen Fung
A female-type Blue Grosbeak has been present in the Wildflower Meadow for the past hour. Check the western edge of the main fenced in area of the meadow as well as the path along the west side by the Loch (where one hung out for a few days last fall). It is now 5:55pm Karen Fung Manhattan

[nysbirds-l] Connecticut Warbler in Bryant Park (Manhattan) 9/17

2012-09-17 Thread Karen Fung
Just got a call from Matthew Rymkiewicz. He's looking at a COWA on the south side of the lawn RIGHT NOW. Good luck if you go, Karen -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubsc

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 14 September 2012

2012-09-14 Thread Karen Fung
Tom Burke (212) 372-1483 (weekdays) Tony Lauro (631) 734-4126 Compilers: Tom Burke, Tony Lauro Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcriber: Karen Fung [~BEGIN RBA TAPE~] Greetings. This is the New York Rare Bird Alert for Friday, September 14th, at 8:00pm. The highlights

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 7 September 2012

2012-09-07 Thread Karen Fung
City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcriber: Karen Fung [~BEGIN RBA TAPE~] Greetings. This is the New York Rare Bird Alert for Friday, September 7th, at 7:00pm. The highlights of today's tape are AMERICAN WHITE PELICAN, AMERICAN AVOCET, BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER, BAIRD'S SANDPIP

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 17 August 2012

2012-08-17 Thread Karen Fung
) 734-4126 Compilers: Tom Burke, Tony Lauro Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcriber: Karen Fung [~BEGIN RBA TAPE~] Greetings. This is the New York Rare Bird Alert for Friday, August 17th, at 7:00pm. The highlights of today's tape are BROWN PELICAN, AMERICAN WHIT

[nysbirds-l] Whimbrels at Cedar Beach (Suffolk County): 8/17

2012-08-17 Thread Karen Fung
Hi All - John Wittenberg reports that 3, maybe 4, Whimbrels are present this morning at Cedar Beach County Park in Southold (on the North Fork of Long Island). Karen Fung NYC -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 10 August 2012

2012-08-10 Thread Karen Fung
Compilers: Tom Burke, Tony Lauro Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcriber: Karen Fung [~BEGIN RBA TAPE~] Greetings. This is the New York Rare Bird Alert for Friday, August 10th at 7:00pm. The highlights of today's tape are AMERICAN AVOCETS, MARBLED GODWIT, WILS

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 20 July 2012 (with correction #2)

2012-07-21 Thread Karen Fung
ty, Long Island, Westchester County Transcriber: Karen Fung [~BEGIN RBA TAPE~] Greetings. This is the New York Rare Bird Alert for Friday, July 20th, 2012, at 11:00pm. The highlights of this tape are BROWN PELICAN, AMERICAN AVOCET, RUFF, general shorebird migration, KENTUCKY WARBLER, and BLUE GROSBEA

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 20 July 2012 (with correction)

2012-07-21 Thread Karen Fung
City Area Rare Bird Alert Weekly Recording: (212) 979-3070 To report sightings call: Tom Burke (212) 372-1483 (weekdays) Tony Lauro (631) 734-4126 Compiler: Tony Lauro Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcriber: Karen Fung [~BEGIN RBA TAPE~] Greetings. This is the New

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 20 July 2012

2012-07-21 Thread Karen Fung
-4126 Compiler: Tony Lauro Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcriber: Karen Fung [~BEGIN RBA TAPE~] Greetings. This is the New York Rare Bird Alert for Friday, July 20th, 2012, at 11:00pm. The highlights of this tape are BROWN PELICAN, AMERICAN AVOCET, RUFF, general shor

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 13 July 2012

2012-07-14 Thread Karen Fung
tsville Rd. Churchville, NY 14428 ~ Transcript ~ Hotline: New York City Area Rare Bird Alert Weekly Recording: (212) 979-3070 Tom Burke is away this week and next. To report sightings call: Tony Lauro (631) 734-4126 Compiler: Tony Lauro Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcri

[nysbirds-l] Ruff continues at Jamaica Bay WR 7/11

2012-07-11 Thread Karen Fung
Just heard from Tom Perlman that he and John Wittenberg are looking at the "rufous" Ruff. It was found by Mike Stewart this morning and is on the north end of the East Pond, about 100yds south of the north island, on the east side. Good luck if you go, Karen Fung NYC -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 22 June 2012

2012-06-23 Thread Karen Fung
ille, NY 14428 ~ Transcript ~ Hotline: New York City Area Rare Bird Alert Weekly Recording: (212) 979-3070 To report sightings call: Tom Burke (212) 372-1483 (weekdays) Tony Lauro (631) 734-4126 Compilers: Tom Burke, Tony Lauro Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcri

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 15 June 2012

2012-06-15 Thread Karen Fung
483 (weekdays) Tony Lauro (631) 734-4126 Compilers: Tom Burke, Tony Lauro Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcriber: Karen Fung [~BEGIN RBA TAPE~] Greetings. This is the New York Rare Bird Alert for Friday, June 15th at 8:00pm. The highlights of today's tape

[nysbirds-l] 5/28: Mississippi Kite continues at Sterling

2012-05-28 Thread Karen Fung
Seen from the visitors center parking lot perched at the top of its favorite tree. Currently being harassed by 2 Kingbirds and Mockingbird, but more than holding its own. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 25 May 2012

2012-05-26 Thread Karen Fung
Churchville, NY 14428 ~ Transcript ~ Hotline: New York City Area Rare Bird Alert Weekly Recording: (212) 979-3070 To report sightings call: Tom Burke (212) 372-1483 (weekdays) Tony Lauro (631) 734-4126 Compilers: Tom Burke, Tony Lauro Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County Tra

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 18 May 2012

2012-05-19 Thread Karen Fung
Lauro (631) 734-4126 Compilers: Tom Burke, Tony Lauro Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County Transcriber: Karen Fung [~BEGIN RBA TAPE~] Greetings. This is the New York Rare Bird Alert for Friday, May 18th at 10:00pm. The highlights of today's tape are WHITE-FACED IBIS,

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [ebirdsnyc] Central Pk North End: Lawrence's Warbler

2012-05-03 Thread Karen Fung
FYI Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: *From:* "ifunda6668" *Date:* May 3, 2012 6:40:54 AM EDT *To:* ebirds...@yahoogroups.com *Subject:* *[ebirdsnyc] CP North End: Lawrence's Warbler* Jim Demes just called (6:30 am) to report a Lawrence's warbler singing a golden-wing song in the

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