[nysbirds-l] Black-headed Gull, Setauket Harbor (Suffolk)

2019-12-23 Thread Peter Scully
Likely returning bird. Right off pier. 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] Black-headed Gull, Setauket Harbor (Suffolk)

2019-12-23 Thread Peter Scully
Likely returning bird. Right off pier. 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] Black-headed Gull - Setauket Harbor

2014-12-28 Thread Peter Scully
There is an adult BLACK-HEADED GULL in Setauket Harbor, just north of the pier. -Peter Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Black-headed Gull - Setauket Harbor

2014-12-28 Thread Peter Scully
There is an adult BLACK-HEADED GULL in Setauket Harbor, just north of the pier. -Peter Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] Same Stint?

2013-06-30 Thread Peter Scully
I think I'm convinced.  Compare these two:  Cupsogue:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/jgluth_brb/917771/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Mass:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/cambridge02140/9161673939/in/contacts/lightbox/ Carbon copies, as far as stray marks go.  Thanks, Jacob, for putting this

Re: [nysbirds-l] Same Stint?

2013-06-30 Thread Peter Scully
I think I'm convinced.  Compare these two:  Cupsogue:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/jgluth_brb/917771/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Mass:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/cambridge02140/9161673939/in/contacts/lightbox/ Carbon copies, as far as stray marks go.  Thanks, Jacob, for putting this

[nysbirds-l] NPR Piece on Feather Forensics

2013-06-19 Thread Peter Scully
Thought this might be of interest to the group. Apparently there is only one feather forensic scientist, and she is looking for an apprentice. http://www.npr.org/2013/06/19/184827651/animal-csi-inside-the-smithsonians-feather-forensics-lab Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] NPR Piece on Feather Forensics

2013-06-19 Thread Peter Scully
Thought this might be of interest to the group. Apparently there is only one feather forensic scientist, and she is looking for an apprentice. http://www.npr.org/2013/06/19/184827651/animal-csi-inside-the-smithsonians-feather-forensics-lab Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Am. White Pelican - Stony Brook Harbor (Suffolk)

2013-06-18 Thread Peter Scully
Did not see this posted here yet. Dianne Taggert reports on the NY Birders Facebook page a WHITE PELICAN in Stony Brook Harbor. Seen on 6/17 and maybe 6/16. Some details on libirds.com. Not sure about original finder. -Peter Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Am. White Pelican - Stony Brook Harbor (Suffolk)

2013-06-18 Thread Peter Scully
Did not see this posted here yet. Dianne Taggert reports on the NY Birders Facebook page a WHITE PELICAN in Stony Brook Harbor. Seen on 6/17 and maybe 6/16. Some details on libirds.com. Not sure about original finder. -Peter Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Lewis's Woodpecker - Saranac Lake (Cross-post from NNYBirds)

2013-05-30 Thread Peter Scully
Light on details, but I thought the post below warranted a post to NYbirds. Subject: NNYBirds: Lewis's woodpecker sighting Saranac Lake area Date: Thu May 30 2013 13:31 pm From: birder64 AT yahoo.com Keep your eyes open for a confirmed Lewis's woodpecker sighting in the SW region of

[nysbirds-l] Lewis's Woodpecker - Saranac Lake (Cross-post from NNYBirds)

2013-05-30 Thread Peter Scully
Light on details, but I thought the post below warranted a post to NYbirds. Subject: NNYBirds: Lewis's woodpecker sighting Saranac Lake area Date: Thu May 30 2013 13:31 pm From: birder64 AT yahoo.com Keep your eyes open for a confirmed Lewis's woodpecker sighting in the SW region of

[nysbirds-l] Red Crossbills - Blydenburgh County Park (Suffolk Co.)

2013-05-20 Thread Peter Scully
I had two calling RED CROSSBILLS at Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown (Suffolk) this afternoon.  They were feeding in a couple of pines north of the boat rental building along a trail that runs from the campground to stump pond.  Attempted recordings came out poorly, we'll see if Matt can do

Re: [nysbirds-l] Ruff on L.I.?

2013-04-13 Thread Peter Scully
My bad.  Details are on the NY Birds Facebook Page. -P --- On Sat, 4/13/13, Peter Scully wrote: From: Peter Scully Subject: [nysbirds-l] Ruff on L.I.? To: "NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu" Date: Saturday, April 13, 2013, 2:42 PM Details?  Are falconers after this bird, too? -Peter

[nysbirds-l] Ruff on L.I.?

2013-04-13 Thread Peter Scully
Details?  Are falconers after this bird, too? -Peter --- On Sat, 4/13/13, Cesar Castillo wrote: From: Cesar Castillo Subject: [nysbirds-l] Louisiana Waterthrushy day Oakland lake Queens NY To: "NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu" Date: Saturday, April 13, 2013, 2:30 PM Early this morning I headed to

[nysbirds-l] Ruff on L.I.?

2013-04-13 Thread Peter Scully
Details?  Are falconers after this bird, too? -Peter --- On Sat, 4/13/13, Cesar Castillo czar3...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Cesar Castillo czar3...@yahoo.com Subject: [nysbirds-l] Louisiana Waterthrushy day Oakland lake Queens NY To: NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu Date: Saturday,

Re: [nysbirds-l] Ruff on L.I.?

2013-04-13 Thread Peter Scully
My bad.  Details are on the NY Birds Facebook Page. -P --- On Sat, 4/13/13, Peter Scully peterandrewscull...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Peter Scully peterandrewscull...@yahoo.com Subject: [nysbirds-l] Ruff on L.I.? To: NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu Date: Saturday, April 13, 2013, 2

[nysbirds-l] Bald Eagle, Intergrade GW-Teal, BW-Teal - Blydenburgh Co. Pk. (Suffolk)

2013-04-03 Thread Peter Scully
There was a 1st year BALD EAGLE at Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown (Suffolk Co.) this morning.   Yesterday morning an adult drake intergrade (Common x American) GREEN-WINGED TEAL was with a small group (8) of Green-winged Teal.    Four BLUE-WINGED TEAL have been on the pond for at least a

[nysbirds-l] Bald Eagle, Intergrade GW-Teal, BW-Teal - Blydenburgh Co. Pk. (Suffolk)

2013-04-03 Thread Peter Scully
There was a 1st year BALD EAGLE at Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown (Suffolk Co.) this morning.   Yesterday morning an adult drake intergrade (Common x American) GREEN-WINGED TEAL was with a small group (8) of Green-winged Teal.    Four BLUE-WINGED TEAL have been on the pond for at least a

[nysbirds-l] Extralimital: FIELDFARE, Carlisle, Mass.

2013-03-17 Thread Peter Scully
See link below for details.  Last seen at 6:00 tonight. http://birding.aba.org/message.php?mesid=376451=MASS=Massachusetts -Peter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Extralimital: FIELDFARE, Carlisle, Mass.

2013-03-17 Thread Peter Scully
See link below for details.  Last seen at 6:00 tonight. http://birding.aba.org/message.php?mesid=376451MLID=MASSMLNM=Massachusetts -Peter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Gilgo Gyr - Yes

2013-03-02 Thread Peter Scully
The Gyrfalcon was present on a distant osprey platform NW of the Gilgo Beach parking lot where it remained from about 8 until 12:20. At that point it was flushed by boat traffic and flew east, perching on a low dock frame across the channel. Some opportunistic NJ birders chartered a passing

[nysbirds-l] Gilgo Gyr - Yes

2013-03-02 Thread Peter Scully
The Gyrfalcon was present on a distant osprey platform NW of the Gilgo Beach parking lot where it remained from about 8 until 12:20. At that point it was flushed by boat traffic and flew east, perching on a low dock frame across the channel. Some opportunistic NJ birders chartered a passing

Re: [nysbirds-l] Long Island: Nassau/Suffolk Tufted Duck(s) coming full circle?

2013-02-25 Thread Peter Scully
in Huntington, close to the south end of Huntington Harbor where the Tufted Duck (again presumably the same bird) was originally discovered.  Todays post from Peter Scully reporting the Tufted at Blydenburgh CP comes as a surprise, given that this is about 10 miles from Heckscher Park. Is t

Re: [nysbirds-l] Long Island: Nassau/Suffolk Tufted Duck(s) coming full circle?

2013-02-25 Thread Peter Scully
is in fact in Huntington, close to the south end of Huntington Harbor where the Tufted Duck (again presumably the same bird) was originally discovered.  Todays post from Peter Scully reporting the Tufted at Blydenburgh CP comes as a surprise, given that this is about 10 miles from Heckscher Park. I

[nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck @ Blydenburgh-Yes

2013-02-25 Thread Peter Scully
The drake Tufted Duck continues at the north end of Stump Pond at Blydenburgh (Suffolk). Best access from trail at NW corner of dog run parking lot. -Peter Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck @ Blydenburgh-Yes

2013-02-25 Thread Peter Scully
The drake Tufted Duck continues at the north end of Stump Pond at Blydenburgh (Suffolk). Best access from trail at NW corner of dog run parking lot. -Peter Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] Long Island: Nassau/Suffolk Tufted Duck(s) coming full circle?

2013-02-25 Thread Peter Scully
Park in East Islip down on the south shore, but is in fact in Huntington, close to the south end of Huntington Harbor where the Tufted Duck (again presumably the same bird) was originally discovered.  Todays post from Peter Scully reporting the Tufted at Blydenburgh CP comes as a surprise, given

Re: [nysbirds-l] Long Isalnd Gyrfalcon

2013-02-23 Thread Peter Scully
Hey All, What's the deal with this bird?  I have only seen third hand reports.  There are as many reports on the New Jersey listserv as there are here (unless I missed something).  Anyone have details? Good birding, Peter -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Long Isalnd Gyrfalcon

2013-02-23 Thread Peter Scully
Hey All, What's the deal with this bird?  I have only seen third hand reports.  There are as many reports on the New Jersey listserv as there are here (unless I missed something).  Anyone have details? Good birding, Peter -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Golden Eagle - Pawling

2013-02-22 Thread Peter Scully
A friend of mine captured some pretty amazing photos of an immature GOLDEN EAGLE on a trail camera in Pawling, NY (near the Connecticut border) today.  Unfortunately I can't offer a specific location, as the bird was on private property, but keep your eyes up if you're in the area.  Photos

[nysbirds-l] Golden Eagle - Pawling

2013-02-22 Thread Peter Scully
A friend of mine captured some pretty amazing photos of an immature GOLDEN EAGLE on a trail camera in Pawling, NY (near the Connecticut border) today.  Unfortunately I can't offer a specific location, as the bird was on private property, but keep your eyes up if you're in the area.  Photos

[nysbirds-l] TUFTED DUCK @ Blydenburgh (Suffolk)

2013-02-01 Thread Peter Scully
An adult drake TUFTED DUCK is on Stump Pond at Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown. Associating with L. Scaup & RN Ducks 300 yards north of the boat rental docks. -Peter Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] TUFTED DUCK @ Blydenburgh (Suffolk)

2013-02-01 Thread Peter Scully
An adult drake TUFTED DUCK is on Stump Pond at Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown. Associating with L. Scaup RN Ducks 300 yards north of the boat rental docks. -Peter Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Blydenburgh Geese - incl. injured Snow Goose (Suffolk)

2013-01-29 Thread Peter Scully
White-fronts were at Blydenburgh County Park this morning until just after 8:00 when the lion's share of geese began moving out.   A Snow Goose that has been on the pond since yesterday morning is apparently injured, with two drooping wings.  It was feeding nervously on the side of the main

[nysbirds-l] Blydenburgh Geese - incl. injured Snow Goose (Suffolk)

2013-01-29 Thread Peter Scully
White-fronts were at Blydenburgh County Park this morning until just after 8:00 when the lion's share of geese began moving out.   A Snow Goose that has been on the pond since yesterday morning is apparently injured, with two drooping wings.  It was feeding nervously on the side of the main

[nysbirds-l] White-fronts, Cackling Geese - Blydenburgh County Park (Suffolk)

2013-01-28 Thread Peter Scully
With waterbodies frozen over much of the area, open water at the south end of Stump Pond at Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown has been concentrating good numbers of waterfowl.  Among approximately 400 Canada Geese this morning were 2 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE and 2 CACKLING GEESE, the

[nysbirds-l] White-fronts, Cackling Geese - Blydenburgh County Park (Suffolk)

2013-01-28 Thread Peter Scully
With waterbodies frozen over much of the area, open water at the south end of Stump Pond at Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown has been concentrating good numbers of waterfowl.  Among approximately 400 Canada Geese this morning were 2 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE and 2 CACKLING GEESE, the

[nysbirds-l] 2nd Iceland Gull - Blydenburgh Co Pk, Smithtown (Suffolk)

2013-01-10 Thread Peter Scully
A second ICELAND GULL, this time an adult, was at Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown today.  The ice is almost gone, and gulls were fewer and dispersed.  Today's ICGU was farther north at the armpit of Stump Pond.  I did not relocate yesterday's 3rd winter bird.   Lousy photos of both birds

Re: [nysbirds-l] Iceland Gull - Blydenburgh Co. Pk. (Suffolk)

2013-01-09 Thread Peter Scully
*farther   Wish I could blame that on autocorrect.   -P --- On Wed, 1/9/13, Peter Scully wrote: From: Peter Scully Subject: [nysbirds-l] Iceland Gull - Blydenburgh Co. Pk. (Suffolk) To: NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu Date: Wednesday, January 9, 2013, 1:21 PM A relatively impressive gull roost

[nysbirds-l] Iceland Gull - Blydenburgh Co. Pk. (Suffolk)

2013-01-09 Thread Peter Scully
A relatively impressive gull roost has been forming on Stump Pond at Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown since it iced over last week.  Today it included a 3rd winter ICELAND GULL.  The ice is quickly retreating toward the north end of the pond, putting the bulk of roosting birds farter from

[nysbirds-l] Iceland Gull - Blydenburgh Co. Pk. (Suffolk)

2013-01-09 Thread Peter Scully
A relatively impressive gull roost has been forming on Stump Pond at Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown since it iced over last week.  Today it included a 3rd winter ICELAND GULL.  The ice is quickly retreating toward the north end of the pond, putting the bulk of roosting birds farter from

Re: [nysbirds-l] Iceland Gull - Blydenburgh Co. Pk. (Suffolk)

2013-01-09 Thread Peter Scully
*farther   Wish I could blame that on autocorrect.   -P --- On Wed, 1/9/13, Peter Scully peterandrewscull...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Peter Scully peterandrewscull...@yahoo.com Subject: [nysbirds-l] Iceland Gull - Blydenburgh Co. Pk. (Suffolk) To: NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu Date: Wednesday, January

[nysbirds-l] Iceland Gull - Old Field Point, Setauket (Suffolk)

2012-12-26 Thread Peter Scully
A first-winter ICELAND GULL flew past Old Field Point in Setauket this morning. 4 Razorbills. A very good couple of days at this location on central Suffolk's North Shore. -Peter Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Iceland Gull - Old Field Point, Setauket (Suffolk)

2012-12-26 Thread Peter Scully
A first-winter ICELAND GULL flew past Old Field Point in Setauket this morning. 4 Razorbills. A very good couple of days at this location on central Suffolk's North Shore. -Peter Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] DOVEKIE, Lesser BB Gull, Oystercatcher - Old Field Point, Setauket (Suffolk)

2012-12-25 Thread Peter Scully
At 12:35 this afternoon I had a single DOVEKIE flying east to west less than 100 yards off of Old Field Point in Setauket. There were also 6 RAZORBILLS (4 on the water, 2 fly-by). A 2nd or 3rd winter LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL (heavily marked head and neck, white tail, no white on primary tips,

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon, Blydenburgh Co. Pk. (Suffolk County)

2012-12-04 Thread Peter Scully
There was an eclipse-plumaged drake EURASIAN WIGEON on Stump Pond at Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown this afternoon. Apparently a good year for this species.    Four RUSTY BLACKBIRDS were also foraging along the shoreline.     -Peter -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon, Blydenburgh Co. Pk. (Suffolk County)

2012-12-04 Thread Peter Scully
There was an eclipse-plumaged drake EURASIAN WIGEON on Stump Pond at Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown this afternoon. Apparently a good year for this species.    Four RUSTY BLACKBIRDS were also foraging along the shoreline.     -Peter -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Alley Pond: Virginia's Warbler, WW Crossbills

2012-11-30 Thread Peter Scully
The VIRGINIA'S WARBLER continues at Alley Pond and seems to cover a fair amount of ground.  Bob Anderson found the bird in a mixed flock at 11:30 along the path leading north from the baseball field towards the pond, after seeing it near the Nutmeg Meadow earlier in the morning.  After a brief

[nysbirds-l] Alley Pond: Virginia's Warbler, WW Crossbills

2012-11-30 Thread Peter Scully
The VIRGINIA'S WARBLER continues at Alley Pond and seems to cover a fair amount of ground.  Bob Anderson found the bird in a mixed flock at 11:30 along the path leading north from the baseball field towards the pond, after seeing it near the Nutmeg Meadow earlier in the morning.  After a brief

[nysbirds-l] Brown Pelican - Gilgo Beach (Babylon, Suffolk County)

2012-11-02 Thread Peter Scully
Although not chaseable (with apologies to Anthony Collerton), I just received a report of a BROWN PELICAN by someone surveying the damage at Gilgo Beach.  Ocean Parkway remains closed.  -Peter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Interesting cross-post from MASSBIRD

2012-11-02 Thread Peter Scully
>From Marhall Illif re: recent passerine influx and Lapwing potential.  Recent >reports from Alley Pond (Tennessee, BT-Blue, Parula, Redstart, Virginia's) & >Kissena (Blue Grosbeak, Nashville) may bear this out.   http://birding.aba.org/message.php?mesid=270917=MASS=Massachusetts   -Peter --

[nysbirds-l] Interesting cross-post from MASSBIRD

2012-11-02 Thread Peter Scully
From Marhall Illif re: recent passerine influx and Lapwing potential.  Recent reports from Alley Pond (Tennessee, BT-Blue, Parula, Redstart, Virginia's) Kissena (Blue Grosbeak, Nashville) may bear this out.   http://birding.aba.org/message.php?mesid=270917MLID=MASSMLNM=Massachusetts   -Peter

[nysbirds-l] Brown Pelican - Gilgo Beach (Babylon, Suffolk County)

2012-11-02 Thread Peter Scully
Although not chaseable (with apologies to Anthony Collerton), I just received a report of a BROWN PELICAN by someone surveying the damage at Gilgo Beach.  Ocean Parkway remains closed.  -Peter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Blydenburgh, Suffolk Co. - Waterfowl incl. BW Teal

2012-09-20 Thread Peter Scully
Had my first migrant waterfowl of the season at Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown today:   Blue-winged Teal - 6 American Wigeon - 14 Ring-necked Duck - 1   Also, resident Wood Ducks and Pied-billed Grebe (of which there have been two all summer).   -Peter -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] RFI: Riverhead Unusual Sandpiper

2012-09-06 Thread Peter Scully
Can anyone provide a little more information on this bird?  Description of the "odd bill shape"?   Grass-piper habitat seems an odd fit for Spoon-billed, no? Thanks!   Peter   --- On Thu, 9/6/12, Aaron Virgin wrote: From: Aaron Virgin Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] 16 Buff-breasted Sandpipers,

[nysbirds-l] RFI: Riverhead Unusual Sandpiper

2012-09-06 Thread Peter Scully
Can anyone provide a little more information on this bird?  Description of the odd bill shape?   Grass-piper habitat seems an odd fit for Spoon-billed, no? Thanks!   Peter   --- On Thu, 9/6/12, Aaron Virgin eastendbir...@gmail.com wrote: From: Aaron Virgin eastendbir...@gmail.com Subject:

Re: [nysbirds-l] miss kites

2012-06-25 Thread Peter Scully
I was up on Saturday, June 23.  Visitor Center staff indicated that they had not seen the Kites in about four days.      --- On Mon, 6/25/12, Spsdmd wrote: From: Spsdmd Subject: [nysbirds-l] miss kites To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu Date: Monday, June 25, 2012, 10:13 AM the kites were

Re: [nysbirds-l] miss kites

2012-06-25 Thread Peter Scully
I was up on Saturday, June 23.  Visitor Center staff indicated that they had not seen the Kites in about four days.      --- On Mon, 6/25/12, Spsdmd sps...@aol.com wrote: From: Spsdmd sps...@aol.com Subject: [nysbirds-l] miss kites To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu Date: Monday, June 25, 2012, 10:13

[nysbirds-l] YB-Cuckoo Fledglings - Blydenburgh County Park, Smithtown

2012-06-06 Thread Peter Scully
There were three YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO "fledglings" (pretty fresh out the nest) and at least one attentive adult at Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown (Suffolk County) this afternoon.  It was awesome, actually. Photos:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/scullybirds/ Cheers, Peter -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] Common Raven - Smithtown, Suffolk County

2012-04-19 Thread Peter Scully
Just had a COMMON RAVEN fly directly overhead at Blydenburgh County Park. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Common Raven - Smithtown, Suffolk County

2012-04-19 Thread Peter Scully
Just had a COMMON RAVEN fly directly overhead at Blydenburgh County Park. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Blydenburgh (Suffolk County) - Rusty Blackbirds, Warblers

2012-04-03 Thread Peter Scully
A nice mix of birds along the trail/boardwalk south of Stump Pond at Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown this morning included:   Rusty Blackbird - 6 Palm Warbler - 3 Pine Warbler - 7+ YR Warbler - 12+   -Peter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Blydenburgh (Suffolk County) - Rusty Blackbirds, Warblers

2012-04-03 Thread Peter Scully
A nice mix of birds along the trail/boardwalk south of Stump Pond at Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown this morning included:   Rusty Blackbird - 6 Palm Warbler - 3 Pine Warbler - 7+ YR Warbler - 12+   -Peter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Bald Eagle- Smithtown

2012-04-02 Thread Peter Scully
An immature BALD EAGLE was soaring north over Rt. 347 at Mount Pleasant Rd at 6:00 pm. Derek Rogers wrote: >In the spirit of the 2012 Spring migration I thought id share that I had a >lone BLACK & WHITE WARBLER along the edge of Franklin Pond at around noon. > >I pulled in real quick to scan

[nysbirds-l] Bald Eagle- Smithtown

2012-04-02 Thread Peter Scully
An immature BALD EAGLE was soaring north over Rt. 347 at Mount Pleasant Rd at 6:00 pm. Derek Rogers drogers0...@gmail.com wrote: In the spirit of the 2012 Spring migration I thought id share that I had a lone BLACK WHITE WARBLER along the edge of Franklin Pond at around noon. I pulled in real

Re: [nysbirds-l] Greater White-fronted Goose at Hook Pond, East Hampton

2012-02-11 Thread Peter Scully
Bruce Horwith wrote: >There was a Greater White-fronted Goose among the ~500 Canadas at Hook Pond >yesterday. > >Bruce Horwith > >-- > >NYSbirds-L List Info: >http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME >http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] Greater White-fronted Goose at Hook Pond, East Hampton

2012-02-11 Thread Peter Scully
Bruce Horwith bruce.horw...@gmail.com wrote: There was a Greater White-fronted Goose among the ~500 Canadas at Hook Pond yesterday. Bruce Horwith -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] AMNH RUHU-Retrix* Molt (NYC)

2012-02-07 Thread Peter Scully
Actually, looks like the RUHU dropped R1, R2, and R5 on the left side, leaving R3 and R4.  R2 is gone, contrary to the observation made in my previous post.  -Peter --- On Tue, 2/7/12, Peter Scully wrote: From: Peter Scully Subject: [nysbirds-l] AMNH RUHU-Retrice Molt (NYC) To: nysbirds-l

[nysbirds-l] AMNH RUHU-Retrice Molt (NYC)

2012-02-07 Thread Peter Scully
The Rufous Hummingbird at the AMNH has dropped the majority of its retrices, including both R1s.  The perched bird offers excellent views of the R2s, whether the tail is spread or not.  An interesting look:  www.flickr.com/photos/scullybirds/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] AMNH RUHU-Retrice Molt (NYC)

2012-02-07 Thread Peter Scully
The Rufous Hummingbird at the AMNH has dropped the majority of its retrices, including both R1s.  The perched bird offers excellent views of the R2s, whether the tail is spread or not.  An interesting look:  www.flickr.com/photos/scullybirds/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

Re: [nysbirds-l] AMNH RUHU-Retrix* Molt (NYC)

2012-02-07 Thread Peter Scully
Actually, looks like the RUHU dropped R1, R2, and R5 on the left side, leaving R3 and R4.  R2 is gone, contrary to the observation made in my previous post.  -Peter --- On Tue, 2/7/12, Peter Scully peterandrewscull...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Peter Scully peterandrewscull...@yahoo.com Subject

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End, et al., Iceland Gull, Red-shouldered Hawk

2012-01-18 Thread Peter Scully
Could not find a Little Gull among the approximately 200 Bonaparte's Gulls working Jones Inlet in high winds today, but did have 12 RAZORBILL, including several very close to the eastern jetty, the continuing bleach-white SNOWY OWL, a first-cycle ICELAND GULL fighting the breeze at the

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End, et al., Iceland Gull, Red-shouldered Hawk

2012-01-18 Thread Peter Scully
Could not find a Little Gull among the approximately 200 Bonaparte's Gulls working Jones Inlet in high winds today, but did have 12 RAZORBILL, including several very close to the eastern jetty, the continuing bleach-white SNOWY OWL, a first-cycle ICELAND GULL fighting the breeze at the

[nysbirds-l] NYC Selasphorus photos

2011-12-14 Thread Peter Scully
Thanks to Jacob for getting the word out quickly.  The bird seemed to be settling in for the evening by the small garden directly adjacent to the 81st St. museum entrance at about 4:00pm. Three photos are posted at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/scullybirds/ I am sure others have better photos. 

[nysbirds-l] NYC Selasphorus photos

2011-12-14 Thread Peter Scully
Thanks to Jacob for getting the word out quickly.  The bird seemed to be settling in for the evening by the small garden directly adjacent to the 81st St. museum entrance at about 4:00pm. Three photos are posted at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/scullybirds/ I am sure others have better photos. 

Re: [nysbirds-l] Old Field Point, Setauket - RNGR, RTLO flight, et al.

2011-11-29 Thread Peter Scully
Red-necked, I should say.  Hope I didn't offend anyone! Working link: www.flickr.com/photos/scullybirds -Peter --- On Tue, 11/29/11, Peter Scully wrote: From: Peter Scully Subject: [nysbirds-l] Old Field Point, Setauket - RNGR, RTLO flight, et al. To: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu Date: Tuesday

[nysbirds-l] Old Field Point, Setauket - RNGR, RTLO flight, et al.

2011-11-29 Thread Peter Scully
The RED-NECK GREBE previously reported on Nov. 18 continued at Old Field point this morning. Between 8:30 and 9:30 there was a relatively impressive RED-THROATED LOON flight, with approximately 200 birds passing the point.  Common Loon numbers were good but somewhat less impressive.  Also:

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon - Setauket

2011-11-29 Thread Peter Scully
Currently in Scott's cove, Setauket Harbor. Andrew Baksh wrote: >Late this afternoon, I received a call from Erik Miller about a mystery >Oriole like looking bird that was found by Mary Normandia at Gerry Pond >Park in Roslyn NY. I got out to the area and took some documentation shots >for

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon - Setauket

2011-11-29 Thread Peter Scully
Currently in Scott's cove, Setauket Harbor. Andrew Baksh birdingd...@gmail.com wrote: Late this afternoon, I received a call from Erik Miller about a mystery Oriole like looking bird that was found by Mary Normandia at Gerry Pond Park in Roslyn NY. I got out to the area and took some

[nysbirds-l] Old Field Point, Setauket - RNGR, RTLO flight, et al.

2011-11-29 Thread Peter Scully
The RED-NECK GREBE previously reported on Nov. 18 continued at Old Field point this morning. Between 8:30 and 9:30 there was a relatively impressive RED-THROATED LOON flight, with approximately 200 birds passing the point.  Common Loon numbers were good but somewhat less impressive.  Also:

[nysbirds-l] BT Gray Location, slight correction

2011-11-23 Thread Peter Scully
google.com/maps/ms?msid=205421602171928712383.0004b26bd3de3db626b74=0=40.778378,-73.967436=0.001249,0.002122 Cheers, Peter --- On Wed, 11/23/11, Peter Scully wrote: From: Peter Scully Subject: Fwd: Re: [nysbirds-l] Black-throated Gray Warbler- central park To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu Date:

Fwd: Re: [nysbirds-l] Black-throated Gray Warbler- central park

2011-11-23 Thread Peter Scully
Original Message Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Black-throated Gray Warbler- central park From: Peter Scully To: Andrew Farnsworth CC: Heading home now. Bird continues across from shed in enclosed weedy patch just north and across lawn from feeders. Good luck! -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] Black-throated Gray Warbler- central park

2011-11-23 Thread Peter Scully
Right now near ramble shed. Sent from my phone. Jim Osterlund wrote: >If I understand Ken correctly; > >40.590435,-73.560376 - Google Maps > > >-- > >NYSbirds-L List Info: >http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME >http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Black-throated Gray Warbler- central park

2011-11-23 Thread Peter Scully
Right now near ramble shed. Sent from my phone. Jim Osterlund james...@optonline.net wrote: If I understand Ken correctly; 40.590435,-73.560376 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Fwd: Re: [nysbirds-l] Black-throated Gray Warbler- central park

2011-11-23 Thread Peter Scully
Original Message Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Black-throated Gray Warbler- central park From: Peter Scully peterandrewscull...@yahoo.com To: Andrew Farnsworth andrew.farnswo...@gmail.com CC: Heading home now. Bird continues across from shed in enclosed weedy patch just north

[nysbirds-l] BT Gray Location, slight correction

2011-11-23 Thread Peter Scully
/maps/ms?msid=205421602171928712383.0004b26bd3de3db626b74msa=0ll=40.778378,-73.967436spn=0.001249,0.002122 Cheers, Peter --- On Wed, 11/23/11, Peter Scully peterandrewscull...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Peter Scully peterandrewscull...@yahoo.com Subject: Fwd: Re: [nysbirds-l] Black-throated Gray Warbler

[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Grebe, Green Heron - Setauket

2011-11-18 Thread Peter Scully
A RED-NECKED GREBE was at Old Field Point in Setauket this afternoon at about 3:30. A GREEN HERON was a the Mill Pond in Setauket shortly before that. Cheers, Peter www.flickr.com/photos/scullybirds/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Grebe, Green Heron - Setauket

2011-11-18 Thread Peter Scully
A RED-NECKED GREBE was at Old Field Point in Setauket this afternoon at about 3:30. A GREEN HERON was a the Mill Pond in Setauket shortly before that. Cheers, Peter www.flickr.com/photos/scullybirds/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Setauket BHGU Photos

2011-11-13 Thread Peter Scully
Some photos of the Setauket BHGU are posted at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/scullybirds/ The bird roosted almost motionless in the center of the pond for the better part of a half hour.  I managed a few lousy spread-winged shots.   -Peter -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Setauket BHGU Photos

2011-11-13 Thread Peter Scully
Some photos of the Setauket BHGU are posted at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/scullybirds/ The bird roosted almost motionless in the center of the pond for the better part of a half hour.  I managed a few lousy spread-winged shots.   -Peter -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Stony Brook Mill Pond - Snow Goose (Suffolk Cty, LI)

2011-11-11 Thread Peter Scully
A rather tame but apparently wild SNOW GOOSE was among the throngs of hand-fed Canada Geese at the Mill Pond in Stony Brook this afternoon.  http://www.flickr.com/photos/scullybirds/6335146981/in/photostream Cheers, Peter -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Western Kingbird, Setauket (North Shore Suffolk County)

2011-11-10 Thread Peter Scully
A WESTERN KINGBIRD was at the Old Field Lighthouse this afternoon between 12:00 and 12:30.  It was variously perched on treetops at the entrance to the lighthouse, along the bluffs, and on the lighthouse itself.  The bird occasionally attacked its own reflection in the lighthouse glass.  It was

[nysbirds-l] Western Kingbird, Setauket (North Shore Suffolk County)

2011-11-10 Thread Peter Scully
A WESTERN KINGBIRD was at the Old Field Lighthouse this afternoon between 12:00 and 12:30.  It was variously perched on treetops at the entrance to the lighthouse, along the bluffs, and on the lighthouse itself.  The bird occasionally attacked its own reflection in the lighthouse glass.  It was

[nysbirds-l] Royal Tern - Setauket (North Shore LI)

2011-11-01 Thread Peter Scully
A ROYAL TERN flew past Old Field Point in Setauket this morning at about 8:30.  At least a dozen LAUGHING GULLS were still present, as a well as a GREAT CORMORANT and a COMMON MERGANSER mixed in with a flock of RB Mergs. Cheers, Peter -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Royal Tern - Setauket (North Shore LI)

2011-11-01 Thread Peter Scully
A ROYAL TERN flew past Old Field Point in Setauket this morning at about 8:30.  At least a dozen LAUGHING GULLS were still present, as a well as a GREAT CORMORANT and a COMMON MERGANSER mixed in with a flock of RB Mergs. Cheers, Peter -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Am. White Pelican Update

2010-12-29 Thread Peter Scully
Unfortunately the White Pelican in Setauket did not settle in. It landed on the water at around 2:00 p.m. and by about 2:30 it was flying west over the trees in the general direction of Conscience Bay, Flax Pond, Stony Brook Harbor, etc. A EURASIAN WIGEON was also in Setauket Harbor, near

[nysbirds-l] Am. White Pelican Update

2010-12-29 Thread Peter Scully
Unfortunately the White Pelican in Setauket did not settle in. It landed on the water at around 2:00 p.m. and by about 2:30 it was flying west over the trees in the general direction of Conscience Bay, Flax Pond, Stony Brook Harbor, etc. A EURASIAN WIGEON was also in Setauket Harbor, near

[nysbirds-l] Stony Brook RSHA Photos

2010-03-12 Thread Peter Scully
Here are a few photos of the Red-shouldered Hawks that were over the W. Meadow Creek this week. http://www.flickr.com/photos/scullybirds/ Cheers. Peter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES:

[nysbirds-l] W. Meadow Raptors - Correction (No BW)

2010-03-10 Thread Peter Scully
My report from West Meadow today included a Broad-winged Hawk, which I have learned would be improbably early. Luckily I was able to grab photos of all the birds today and the one previously ID'd as BW was in fact a RS...so, 4 RSHAs on the day. No BWs. Still plenty of sunshine. Cheers! -Peter

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