[nysbirds-l] Black Dirt Roughleggin 12/22/18

Merry Christmas! Mark French and I hit 9 stops in the Black Dirt Region (one in NJ, eight in NY) on Saturday. Numbers were low overall and we didn't wait out the owls because of the wind. Short-eareds often wait until near full darkness, before emerging on windy evenings. We tallied 13 NORTHERN

[nysbirds-l] Black Dirt Roughleggin 12/22/18

Merry Christmas! Mark French and I hit 9 stops in the Black Dirt Region (one in NJ, eight in NY) on Saturday. Numbers were low overall and we didn't wait out the owls because of the wind. Short-eareds often wait until near full darkness, before emerging on windy evenings. We tallied 13 NORTHERN

[nysbirds-l] SGNWR (2 singing HESP)

Good evening. We went to visit my wife's sister in New Paltz last night, so of course I made an early morning visit to the Shawangunk Grasslands (20 minute ride instead of the usual 110 minutes!). See the eBird list pasted below and check out the GRASSHOPPER SPARROW video, which has HENSLOW'S and

[nysbirds-l] SGNWR (2 singing HESP)

Good evening. We went to visit my wife's sister in New Paltz last night, so of course I made an early morning visit to the Shawangunk Grasslands (20 minute ride instead of the usual 110 minutes!). See the eBird list pasted below and check out the GRASSHOPPER SPARROW video, which has HENSLOW'S and

[nysbirds-l] 18 Rough-legged Hawks

. Since we're dealing with thousands and thousands of acres here, there's always enough fallow land and drainage ditches to support some birds but my money is on the coastal marshes this winter... Michael Britt Bayonne, NJ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] 18 Rough-legged Hawks

. Since we're dealing with thousands and thousands of acres here, there's always enough fallow land and drainage ditches to support some birds but my money is on the coastal marshes this winter... Michael Britt Bayonne, NJ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Black Dirt eagles

Mark French and I hit the Black Dirt Region yesterday, as it's one of our favorite places to bird and take in the landscape. From one of the vantage points along the Pulaski Highway, we observed 2 GOLDEN EAGLES, see eBird notes pasted below. At a different vantage point, we observed a juvenile

[nysbirds-l] Black Dirt eagles

Mark French and I hit the Black Dirt Region yesterday, as it's one of our favorite places to bird and take in the landscape. From one of the vantage points along the Pulaski Highway, we observed 2 GOLDEN EAGLES, see eBird notes pasted below. At a different vantage point, we observed a juvenile

[nysbirds-l] Henslow's Sparrow - Shawangunk Grasslands NWR

I emailed my buddy Ralph Tabor to let him know that I'd be up Monday morning and also to ask him about the conditions of the trails, as I heard that they were overgrown. So what does Ralph do? He goes and mows the trails prior to my arrival! What a swell guy:-) Anyway, the male HENSLOW'S SPARROW

[nysbirds-l] Henslow's Sparrow - Shawangunk Grasslands NWR

I emailed my buddy Ralph Tabor to let him know that I'd be up Monday morning and also to ask him about the conditions of the trails, as I heard that they were overgrown. So what does Ralph do? He goes and mows the trails prior to my arrival! What a swell guy:-) Anyway, the male HENSLOW'S SPARROW

[nysbirds-l] Goshawk musings

On 12/13/14, I found an immature NORTHERN GOSHAWK at Liberty State Park (just across the Hudson in Jersey City), while scouting for the Lower Hudson CBC. My last conclusive sighting of the bird was during our Hudson County Big Day on 5/9/15. It flushed from an upland field with a bulging crop and

[nysbirds-l] Goshawk musings

On 12/13/14, I found an immature NORTHERN GOSHAWK at Liberty State Park (just across the Hudson in Jersey City), while scouting for the Lower Hudson CBC. My last conclusive sighting of the bird was during our Hudson County Big Day on 5/9/15. It flushed from an upland field with a bulging crop and

[nysbirds-l] Roughlegs

I covered my Roughleg route for the last time this season. I started at the Shawangunk Grasslands and then hit eight stops in the Black Dirt Region of Orange County. I tallied seventeen Rough-legged Hawks, which means there was a recent influx. More details here:

[nysbirds-l] Roughlegs

I covered my Roughleg route for the last time this season. I started at the Shawangunk Grasslands and then hit eight stops in the Black Dirt Region of Orange County. I tallied seventeen Rough-legged Hawks, which means there was a recent influx. More details here:

[nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon continues

At 3:08PM, Ray Gilbert, a gentlemen named Joe, and myself observed the continuing gray morph GYRFALCON at the State Line Lookout in Alpine, NJ. More info here (including NY specific info): https://pelagicaddict.wordpress.com/2017/01/23/gyrfalcon-continues/ Mike Britt Bayonne, NJ -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon continues

At 3:08PM, Ray Gilbert, a gentlemen named Joe, and myself observed the continuing gray morph GYRFALCON at the State Line Lookout in Alpine, NJ. More info here (including NY specific info): https://pelagicaddict.wordpress.com/2017/01/23/gyrfalcon-continues/ Mike Britt Bayonne, NJ -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] Roughleg trip

Mark French, Shayna Marchese, Mike Ruscigno, Diane Tishler, and myself took an open-country winter raptor trip today. The Black Dirt Region held 15+ NORTHERN HARRIERS (six gray ghosts), 1 "Northern" RED-TAILED HAWK (abieticola), 7 ROUGH-LEGGED HAWKS (four light, three dark), 6 SHORT-EARED OWLS

[nysbirds-l] Roughleg trip

Mark French, Shayna Marchese, Mike Ruscigno, Diane Tishler, and myself took an open-country winter raptor trip today. The Black Dirt Region held 15+ NORTHERN HARRIERS (six gray ghosts), 1 "Northern" RED-TAILED HAWK (abieticola), 7 ROUGH-LEGGED HAWKS (four light, three dark), 6 SHORT-EARED OWLS

[nysbirds-l] Lower Hudson Count Week Addition

I was just alerted to a GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE at River Barge Park in Carlstadt, NJ today. Mike Britt Bayonne, NJ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Lower Hudson Count Week Addition

I was just alerted to a GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE at River Barge Park in Carlstadt, NJ today. Mike Britt Bayonne, NJ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Jersey portion of Lower Hudson CBC highlights

I post this to honor the request of Tom Fiore;) As you all know, the forecast was worse than the actual weather on Sunday. More details when I tally all the individuals. As of right now, we have 98 species in the Jersey portion of the count circle. Count week birds were TURKEY VULTURE,

[nysbirds-l] Jersey portion of Lower Hudson CBC highlights

I post this to honor the request of Tom Fiore;) As you all know, the forecast was worse than the actual weather on Sunday. More details when I tally all the individuals. As of right now, we have 98 species in the Jersey portion of the count circle. Count week birds were TURKEY VULTURE,

[nysbirds-l] Redtail subspecies typo

It's been a long day. Thanks to Jeff Ellerbusch for pointing out that I inadvertently put "borealis" the expected Red-tailed Hawk instead of the northern "abieticola" in my post before. Mike Britt Bayonne, NJ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Redtail subspecies typo

It's been a long day. Thanks to Jeff Ellerbusch for pointing out that I inadvertently put "borealis" the expected Red-tailed Hawk instead of the northern "abieticola" in my post before. Mike Britt Bayonne, NJ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Upstate NY Open Country (Sandhill Cranes, the motherlode of Northern Harriers, & Roughlegs)

Two Jersey boys hit the Shawangunk Grasslands, a site in Campbell Hall, plus the Black Dirt Region today. We tallied 2 SANDHILL CRANES, 49-53 NORTHERN HARRIERS, 3 borealis RED-TAILED HAWKS, 7 ROUGH-LEGGED HAWKS, 6 SHORT-EARED OWLS, 4-5 AMERICAN KESTRELS, 7 WHITE-CROWNED SPARROWS, & EASTERN

[nysbirds-l] Upstate NY Open Country (Sandhill Cranes, the motherlode of Northern Harriers, & Roughlegs)

Two Jersey boys hit the Shawangunk Grasslands, a site in Campbell Hall, plus the Black Dirt Region today. We tallied 2 SANDHILL CRANES, 49-53 NORTHERN HARRIERS, 3 borealis RED-TAILED HAWKS, 7 ROUGH-LEGGED HAWKS, 6 SHORT-EARED OWLS, 4-5 AMERICAN KESTRELS, 7 WHITE-CROWNED SPARROWS, & EASTERN

[nysbirds-l] Harbor feeding flock

That should be "jaeger" and worth a look for that Kittiwake... Mike Britt Bayonne -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Harbor feeding flock

That should be "jaeger" and worth a look for that Kittiwake... Mike Britt Bayonne -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn/Staten Island harbor feeding flock alert

As of 20 minutes ago, there was a large feeding flock (2000+) of large gulls around the Robbin's Reef Lighthouse and Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission outflow pipe. This area would be viewable from the Veteran's Memorial Park area in Brooklyn or the Staten Island ferry area described by Isaac

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn/Staten Island harbor feeding flock alert

As of 20 minutes ago, there was a large feeding flock (2000+) of large gulls around the Robbin's Reef Lighthouse and Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission outflow pipe. This area would be viewable from the Veteran's Memorial Park area in Brooklyn or the Staten Island ferry area described by Isaac

[nysbirds-l] Black Dirt Rough-legged Hawks

I ran my winter Roughleg route today, barring the Shawangunk Grasslands. I stuck to the Black Dirt region in Orange County and observed four Rough-legged Hawks (two light, one moderately-marked light, one dark), which is good for the date. Looking at the eBird bar charts and considering this

[nysbirds-l] Black Dirt Rough-legged Hawks

I ran my winter Roughleg route today, barring the Shawangunk Grasslands. I stuck to the Black Dirt region in Orange County and observed four Rough-legged Hawks (two light, one moderately-marked light, one dark), which is good for the date. Looking at the eBird bar charts and considering this

[nysbirds-l] Bronx Broadwing

At 12:42PM, a BROAD-WINGED HAWK with a full crop flew out of Van Cortlandt Park and headed east across I-87. A stopover I suspect. Locals would know better... Mike Britt Bayonne, NJ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Bronx Broadwing

At 12:42PM, a BROAD-WINGED HAWK with a full crop flew out of Van Cortlandt Park and headed east across I-87. A stopover I suspect. Locals would know better... Mike Britt Bayonne, NJ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Yellow-crowned Night Heron and Cliff Swallows

New York Birders, At least one CLIFF SWALLOW was mixed in with the more standard species at Ridge Hill, Yonkers earlier in the week...can't recall if it was Monday or Tuesday? Yesterday while making a delivery at an apartment complex on Davenport Avenue in New Rochelle, a YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT

[nysbirds-l] Yellow-crowned Night Heron and Cliff Swallows

New York Birders, At least one CLIFF SWALLOW was mixed in with the more standard species at Ridge Hill, Yonkers earlier in the week...can't recall if it was Monday or Tuesday? Yesterday while making a delivery at an apartment complex on Davenport Avenue in New Rochelle, a YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT

[nysbirds-l] New Rochelle Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Not a jaw-dropping sighting but I always enjoy seeing cuckoos. While making a delivery to 13 River Street, a Yellow-billed Cuckoo was flushed by a lawn mower and flew N-S across the road. The only "habitat" here are some small trees and such on the margins of the various companies; it's very urban

[nysbirds-l] New Rochelle Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Not a jaw-dropping sighting but I always enjoy seeing cuckoos. While making a delivery to 13 River Street, a Yellow-billed Cuckoo was flushed by a lawn mower and flew N-S across the road. The only "habitat" here are some small trees and such on the margins of the various companies; it's very urban

[nysbirds-l] Breeding Common Nighthawk in Yonkers?

Common Nighthawk undoubtedly still breeds in Yonkers, with plenty of old buildings that likely offer the proper substrate for nest sites. When delivering to Saint John's Riverside Hospital on St. Joseph's Avenue on Friday, a construction worker was talking about the roof, so I asked is it gravel?

[nysbirds-l] Breeding Common Nighthawk in Yonkers?

Common Nighthawk undoubtedly still breeds in Yonkers, with plenty of old buildings that likely offer the proper substrate for nest sites. When delivering to Saint John's Riverside Hospital on St. Joseph's Avenue on Friday, a construction worker was talking about the roof, so I asked is it gravel?

[nysbirds-l] Spotting scope shopping

Bob, Then go to New Jersey Audubon's Scherman-Hoffman center...address/phone below. 11 Hardscrabble Road Bernardsville, NJ 07924 Phone: (908) 766-5787 Mike Britt Bayonne, NJ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Spotting scope shopping

Bob, Then go to New Jersey Audubon's Scherman-Hoffman center...address/phone below. 11 Hardscrabble Road Bernardsville, NJ 07924 Phone: (908) 766-5787 Mike Britt Bayonne, NJ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Wacky NJ reports

Larry/New York Birders, The wacky reports coincide (annually) with the Great Backyard Bird Count... Mike Britt Bayonne, NJ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Wacky NJ reports

Larry/New York Birders, The wacky reports coincide (annually) with the Great Backyard Bird Count... Mike Britt Bayonne, NJ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Yonkers Canvasbacks

NY birders, I have no idea how easy or difficult CANVASBACK is to get in Westchester County these days. With that said, a small raft was off the north end of the Wastewater Treatment Plant on the Hudson in Yonkers today. Mike Britt Bayonne, NJ -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Yonkers Canvasbacks

NY birders, I have no idea how easy or difficult CANVASBACK is to get in Westchester County these days. With that said, a small raft was off the north end of the Wastewater Treatment Plant on the Hudson in Yonkers today. Mike Britt Bayonne, NJ -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Rough-legged Hawk trip

Every winter I take at least one trip up to the Shawangunk Grasslands and Black Dirt Region of Warwick and Goshen, to look for Rough-legged Hawks. I have a well developed itinerary. I typically start at the Shawangunk Grasslands to catch the Short-eareds hunting before they head in to roost, plus

[nysbirds-l] Rough-legged Hawk trip

Every winter I take at least one trip up to the Shawangunk Grasslands and Black Dirt Region of Warwick and Goshen, to look for Rough-legged Hawks. I have a well developed itinerary. I typically start at the Shawangunk Grasslands to catch the Short-eareds hunting before they head in to roost, plus

[nysbirds-l] Jersey side of Lower Hudson CBC results

New York birders, When you actually do the paperwork the truth comes out! We tallied 91 species, NOT the previously reported 85 species. Hudson, Hudson, New Jersey, US Dec 20, 2015 Protocol: Incidental 91 species (+1 other taxa) Brant 115 Canada Goose 1975 Mute Swan 44 Gadwall 291 American

[nysbirds-l] Jersey side of Lower Hudson CBC results

New York birders, When you actually do the paperwork the truth comes out! We tallied 91 species, NOT the previously reported 85 species. Hudson, Hudson, New Jersey, US Dec 20, 2015 Protocol: Incidental 91 species (+1 other taxa) Brant 115 Canada Goose 1975 Mute Swan 44 Gadwall 291 American

[nysbirds-l] Interesting Aythya sp.

New York birders, We are seeking expert opinions on this Aythya sp. that is currently residing in the Hackensack Meadowlands. Pics and notes can be seen here: https://pelagicaddict.wordpress.com/2015/11/07/interesting-aythya-duck-sp-found-by-chris-takacs-at-dekorte/ Thanks, Mike Britt Bayonne,

[nysbirds-l] Interesting Aythya sp.

New York birders, We are seeking expert opinions on this Aythya sp. that is currently residing in the Hackensack Meadowlands. Pics and notes can be seen here: https://pelagicaddict.wordpress.com/2015/11/07/interesting-aythya-duck-sp-found-by-chris-takacs-at-dekorte/ Thanks, Mike Britt Bayonne,

[nysbirds-l] Yonkers Raven

New York Birders, On 8/4, at 8:23AM, I observed a RAVEN on the ground in the Yonkers Raceway lot, off Yonkers Ave. I've been doing a Westchester route (I drive a truck) for the past two weeks and this is the first one I've observed. I suppose it could be from Co-op City (do they continue to breed

[nysbirds-l] Yonkers Raven

New York Birders, On 8/4, at 8:23AM, I observed a RAVEN on the ground in the Yonkers Raceway lot, off Yonkers Ave. I've been doing a Westchester route (I drive a truck) for the past two weeks and this is the first one I've observed. I suppose it could be from Co-op City (do they continue to breed

[nysbirds-l] Central Park Summer Tanager

There is an "X" Summer Tanager report in eBird. Is Summer Tanager not flagged for review in NYC? The date is quite early and I've seen no mention of it otherwise. Perhaps a filter change is in store? Mike Britt Bayonne -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Fish Crow - The predator

So-called scavengers only occasionally get the press they deserve as predators. I watched a Fish Crow raiding Rock Pigeon nests, under an overpass along Saw Mill River Road in Yonkers late this morning. The crow would move from nest site to nest site, with adult pigeons flushing in its wake. Even

[nysbirds-l] Central Park Summer Tanager

There is an X Summer Tanager report in eBird. Is Summer Tanager not flagged for review in NYC? The date is quite early and I've seen no mention of it otherwise. Perhaps a filter change is in store? Mike Britt Bayonne -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Fish Crow - The predator

So-called scavengers only occasionally get the press they deserve as predators. I watched a Fish Crow raiding Rock Pigeon nests, under an overpass along Saw Mill River Road in Yonkers late this morning. The crow would move from nest site to nest site, with adult pigeons flushing in its wake. Even

[nysbirds-l] Status of Central Park Screech Owls

NYC Birders, What is the status of Eastern Screech Owl in Central Park, since the reintroduction program? Thanks and be safe out there. Mike Britt Bayonne, NJ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Status of Central Park Screech Owls

NYC Birders, What is the status of Eastern Screech Owl in Central Park, since the reintroduction program? Thanks and be safe out there. Mike Britt Bayonne, NJ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Twenty-one Rough-legged Hawks

New York Birders, I lead a Saw Mill River Audubon group on my "Roughleg Route" today, which covers the Shawangunk Grasslands and multiple stops in the Black Dirt Region. We tallied fifteen light and six dark morphs. More details on our excursion can be found here:

[nysbirds-l] Twenty-one Rough-legged Hawks

New York Birders, I lead a Saw Mill River Audubon group on my Roughleg Route today, which covers the Shawangunk Grasslands and multiple stops in the Black Dirt Region. We tallied fifteen light and six dark morphs. More details on our excursion can be found here:

[nysbirds-l] Lower Hudson CBC Results (NJ portion)

New York Birders, The "Jersey portion" of the Lower Hudson CBC tallied 94 species. "Relative" highlights were: Wild Turkey, Ring-necked Pheasant, American Bittern, 3 Great Egret, 3 Black-crowned Night Heron, Rough-legged Hawk, Barn Owl, 2 Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers, 3 Hairy Woodpeckers, 8 American

[nysbirds-l] Lower Hudson CBC Results (NJ portion)

New York Birders, The Jersey portion of the Lower Hudson CBC tallied 94 species. Relative highlights were: Wild Turkey, Ring-necked Pheasant, American Bittern, 3 Great Egret, 3 Black-crowned Night Heron, Rough-legged Hawk, Barn Owl, 2 Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers, 3 Hairy Woodpeckers, 8 American

[nysbirds-l] Lower Hudson CBC Scouting

New York Birders, While doing some scouting for the Lower Hudson CBC, I observed an immature NORTHERN GOSHAWK at Liberty State Park this afternoon. Not sure if the adult is still in Central Park, so this could wind up a "Count Week" bird, if not re-found tomorrow. It's nice that the Nor'easter

[nysbirds-l] Lower Hudson CBC Scouting

New York Birders, While doing some scouting for the Lower Hudson CBC, I observed an immature NORTHERN GOSHAWK at Liberty State Park this afternoon. Not sure if the adult is still in Central Park, so this could wind up a Count Week bird, if not re-found tomorrow. It's nice that the Nor'easter came

[nysbirds-l] My Roughleg Route

New York Birders, I ran my Roughleg Route in southern upstate NY today and tallied 26 birds. More details here: http://pelagicaddict.wordpress.com/2014/12/12/my-roughleg-route/ Mike Britt Bayonne, NJ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] My Roughleg Route

New York Birders, I ran my Roughleg Route in southern upstate NY today and tallied 26 birds. More details here: http://pelagicaddict.wordpress.com/2014/12/12/my-roughleg-route/ Mike Britt Bayonne, NJ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Staten Island CBC

New York Birders, Who runs the Staten Island CBC and what is the date? The really good areas in Bayonne (just south of the Lower Hudson CBC circle) are actually part of the Staten Island CBC circle. Are these areas covered or is the desire to keep the count "pure" and Staten Island only? Feel

[nysbirds-l] Staten Island CBC

New York Birders, Who runs the Staten Island CBC and what is the date? The really good areas in Bayonne (just south of the Lower Hudson CBC circle) are actually part of the Staten Island CBC circle. Are these areas covered or is the desire to keep the count pure and Staten Island only? Feel free

[nysbirds-l] eBird location error

For the local reviewer...I'm not sure why sightings (SEOW, etc., on 11/27 & 11/29) would be accepted from a bogus marker in Orange County, for the Shawangunk Grasslands, which are in Ulster County? It's not exactly a "secret spot." Mike Britt Bayonne -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] eBird location error

For the local reviewer...I'm not sure why sightings (SEOW, etc., on 11/27 11/29) would be accepted from a bogus marker in Orange County, for the Shawangunk Grasslands, which are in Ulster County? It's not exactly a secret spot. Mike Britt Bayonne -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Monk Parakeets in the Bronx

I apologize, if this is already well-known. I had a few stops in Yonkers and the Bronx today...at 3:36PM, three Monk Parakeets zoomed over the Cross Bronx Expressway, near Exit 4B (Rosedale Ave.). Makes sense with the NJ stronghold directly across the Hudson... Mike Britt Bayonne, NJ --

[nysbirds-l] Monk Parakeets in the Bronx

I apologize, if this is already well-known. I had a few stops in Yonkers and the Bronx today...at 3:36PM, three Monk Parakeets zoomed over the Cross Bronx Expressway, near Exit 4B (Rosedale Ave.). Makes sense with the NJ stronghold directly across the Hudson... Mike Britt Bayonne, NJ --

[nysbirds-l] Barn Owl article

New York Birders, You may find this of interest: http://pelagicaddict.wordpress.com/2014/08/24/how-to-identify-and-find-barn-owl-tyto-alba-in-new-jersey/ Mike Britt Bayonne, NJ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Barn Owl article

New York Birders, You may find this of interest: http://pelagicaddict.wordpress.com/2014/08/24/how-to-identify-and-find-barn-owl-tyto-alba-in-new-jersey/ Mike Britt Bayonne, NJ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Tagged Great Egret

To Whom It May Concern: I observed a Great Egret with a yellow tag - C12 - feeding in the saltmarsh by the admin bldg @ Liberty State Park this afternoon. Mike Britt Bayonne, NJ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Tagged Great Egret

To Whom It May Concern: I observed a Great Egret with a yellow tag - C12 - feeding in the saltmarsh by the admin bldg @ Liberty State Park this afternoon. Mike Britt Bayonne, NJ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses State Park (Long Island)

Seawatching was quite good this AM. Highlights were: 65 BLACK SCOTERS, 44 COMMON LOONS, 3 CORY'S SHEARWATERS, 8 SOOTY SHEARWATERS, MANX SHEARWATER, & 6 LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS. More details here: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S18644979 Mike Britt Bayonne, NJ -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Correct link: TBMU in New York Bay (with updated info)

Sorry. http://pelagicaddict.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/thick-billed-murre-in-new-york-bay/ Mike Britt Bayonne, NJ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] More info on the NY Bay Thick-billed Murre

Can be found here: http://pelagicaddict.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=2429=edit=1 Mike Britt Bayonne, NJ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] More info on the NY Bay Thick-billed Murre

Can be found here: http://pelagicaddict.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=2429action=editmessage=1 Mike Britt Bayonne, NJ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] correction: winter raptor trip

NJ/NY birders, Sorry...been up since 4AM but some glaring typos in the notes section of my post...corrected version here: http://pelagicaddict.wordpress.com/2014/02/16/how-bout-54-roughlegs-14-lapland-longspurs/ Thanks, Mike Britt Bayonne, NJ -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] NJAS All Things Birds Winter Raptor Trip

New Jersey & New York Birders, I led a winter raptor trip today, for NJAS's, All Things Birds program. We hit seven stops in the Pine Island/Goshen area and then ended at the Shawangunk Grasslands. While diversity was low, numbers of some choice species were incredible. Thanks to the fourteen

[nysbirds-l] correction: winter raptor trip

NJ/NY birders, Sorry...been up since 4AM but some glaring typos in the notes section of my post...corrected version here: http://pelagicaddict.wordpress.com/2014/02/16/how-bout-54-roughlegs-14-lapland-longspurs/ Thanks, Mike Britt Bayonne, NJ -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] The Black Dirt Region

Mark French and I hit the Pine Island/Goshen area (Orange Co.), for open-country species, from 6:04-10:22AM. In order, we covered Pumpkin Swamp, Indiana Road, Mount Eve Road, Skinner's Lane, Sidoti Lane, Jados Lane, Glenwood Road, & Oil City Road. The previously reported Snowy Owls (3) were not

[nysbirds-l] The Black Dirt Region

Mark French and I hit the Pine Island/Goshen area (Orange Co.), for open-country species, from 6:04-10:22AM. In order, we covered Pumpkin Swamp, Indiana Road, Mount Eve Road, Skinner's Lane, Sidoti Lane, Jados Lane, Glenwood Road, Oil City Road. The previously reported Snowy Owls (3) were not

[nysbirds-l] Lower Hudson RFI

New York Birders, I handle compilation for the "Jersey-side" of the Lower Hudson CBC. I'm wondering if anyone on the NY side does an extended "riverwatch" on the Hudson? It looks like I might have enough participants this year that I can be a "floater" and try something new. Please advise, as I

[nysbirds-l] Lower Hudson RFI

New York Birders, I handle compilation for the Jersey-side of the Lower Hudson CBC. I'm wondering if anyone on the NY side does an extended riverwatch on the Hudson? It looks like I might have enough participants this year that I can be a floater and try something new. Please advise, as I do not

[nysbirds-l] BirdLog NA app

Ladies & Gents, I am sure many of you tech-savvy, new-age birders have the BirdLog NA app on your phone. I have the iPhone 4 and just updated the software to iOS 7.02. Well I must have done something wrong because my BirdLog NA app, did not transfer over. I think I was supposed to back it up to

[nysbirds-l] BirdLog NA app

Ladies Gents, I am sure many of you tech-savvy, new-age birders have the BirdLog NA app on your phone. I have the iPhone 4 and just updated the software to iOS 7.02. Well I must have done something wrong because my BirdLog NA app, did not transfer over. I think I was supposed to back it up to my

[nysbirds-l] Cory's Shearwater flight @ Robert Moses SP

Mark French and I were on the beach at Field #2 at 5:45AM. The show did not begin until 7:34AM, when the first of 35 CORY'S SHEARWATERS passed - all were heading east to west. A single MANX SHEARWATER passed - west to east, a few minutes after the first Cory's. The Cory's were still moving when we

[nysbirds-l] Cory's Shearwater flight @ Robert Moses SP

Mark French and I were on the beach at Field #2 at 5:45AM. The show did not begin until 7:34AM, when the first of 35 CORY'S SHEARWATERS passed - all were heading east to west. A single MANX SHEARWATER passed - west to east, a few minutes after the first Cory's. The Cory's were still moving when we

[nysbirds-l] Correction

All, Way to screw up my debut post...obviously I meant, "shearwatering!" Mike Britt Bayonne, NJ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses State Park

Mark French and I conducted a hit-n-run seawatch from the Field 2 beach from 523-849AM. Viewing conditions were quite favorable. Two NORTHERN GANNETS were in view on occasion. The highlight however was a small group of 4 MANX SHEARWATER. They were flying in a rather direct manner - west to east -

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses State Park

Mark French and I conducted a hit-n-run seawatch from the Field 2 beach from 523-849AM. Viewing conditions were quite favorable. Two NORTHERN GANNETS were in view on occasion. The highlight however was a small group of 4 MANX SHEARWATER. They were flying in a rather direct manner - west to east -

[nysbirds-l] Correction

All, Way to screw up my debut post...obviously I meant, shearwatering! Mike Britt Bayonne, NJ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm