[nysbirds-l] PEFA Bird Code App

2021-10-02 Thread Phil
for Android phones. Apologies in advance for the non-alert nature of this post but felt that this forum and moment was the best way to get the word out to eliminate future issues. Phil Ribolow On Oct 2, 2021, at 11:19 AM, Andrew Baksh wrote: Adult Hudsonian Godwit just now on the East Pond

[nysbirds-l] PEFA Bird Code App

2021-10-02 Thread Phil
for Android phones. Apologies in advance for the non-alert nature of this post but felt that this forum and moment was the best way to get the word out to eliminate future issues. Phil Ribolow On Oct 2, 2021, at 11:19 AM, Andrew Baksh wrote: Adult Hudsonian Godwit just now on the East Pond

[nysbirds-l] Central Park - Linnaean Society Hawkwatch

2021-09-30 Thread Phil
Since 1 PM, over 900 broadwings. 12 bald Eagles. Regards, Phil On Sep 30, 2021, at 6:29 AM, Thomas Fiore wrote: Congrat's to A.V. Ciancimino of Staten Island (Richmond Co., NY) for the late-Wednesday find of a N. WHEATEAR, a great bird for anywhere and, obviously so for N.Y. City, state

[nysbirds-l] Central Park - Linnaean Society Hawkwatch

2021-09-30 Thread Phil
Since 1 PM, over 900 broadwings. 12 bald Eagles. Regards, Phil On Sep 30, 2021, at 6:29 AM, Thomas Fiore wrote: Congrat's to A.V. Ciancimino of Staten Island (Richmond Co., NY) for the late-Wednesday find of a N. WHEATEAR, a great bird for anywhere and, obviously so for N.Y. City, state

[nysbirds-l] Marshlands Conservancy in Rye (Westchester Co): odd "egret" on 8/21

2021-08-29 Thread Phil Jeffrey
I sent this to NYSBirds-L although I don't see it yet, but this is close enough to NYC to be of potential interest. Note that this is a non-definitive sighting. Phil On Sun, Aug 29, 2021 at 9:52 PM Phil Jeffrey wrote: > I'm wondering if I saw a Great White Heron. > > I was on a no

[nysbirds-l] Marshlands Conservancy in Rye (Westchester Co): odd "egret" on 8/21

2021-08-29 Thread Phil Jeffrey
I sent this to NYSBirds-L although I don't see it yet, but this is close enough to NYC to be of potential interest. Note that this is a non-definitive sighting. Phil On Sun, Aug 29, 2021 at 9:52 PM Phil Jeffrey wrote: > I'm wondering if I saw a Great White Heron. > > I was on a no

[nysbirds-l] Marshlands Conservancy in Rye (Westchester Co): odd "egret" on 8/21

2021-08-29 Thread Phil Jeffrey
/checklist/S74368904 from Oct 2020 (Cos Cob, CT), also one report from Nov, and also references an initial report by James Muchmore in late Sept 2020. Anyone birding the north shore of the L.I. sound might want to check Great Egrets a little more carefully than usual. Phil Jeffrey Princetin-ish NJ

[nysbirds-l] Marshlands Conservancy in Rye (Westchester Co): odd "egret" on 8/21

2021-08-29 Thread Phil Jeffrey
/checklist/S74368904 from Oct 2020 (Cos Cob, CT), also one report from Nov, and also references an initial report by James Muchmore in late Sept 2020. Anyone birding the north shore of the L.I. sound might want to check Great Egrets a little more carefully than usual. Phil Jeffrey Princetin-ish NJ

Re: [nysbirds-l] Tentatively identified as Gray-breasted Martin - Prospect Park

2021-04-03 Thread Phil Jeffrey
on the ABA list. https://ebird.org/checklist/S10088282 and this would appear to be consistent with the general population distribution. Phil Jeffrey NJ On Sat, Apr 3, 2021 at 8:11 PM Rob Bate wrote: > Doug Gochfeld and some others are now tentatively calling the Prospect > Park Lake

Re: [nysbirds-l] Tentatively identified as Gray-breasted Martin - Prospect Park

2021-04-03 Thread Phil Jeffrey
on the ABA list. https://ebird.org/checklist/S10088282 and this would appear to be consistent with the general population distribution. Phil Jeffrey NJ On Sat, Apr 3, 2021 at 8:11 PM Rob Bate wrote: > Doug Gochfeld and some others are now tentatively calling the Prospect > Park Lake

Re: [nysbirds-l] Sunflower Valley Farm and Liberty Lane in Pine Island, NY are closed to birders.

2020-08-22 Thread Phil Jeffrey
The original poster auto-blocks replies, so I'll post on here The simplest idea - and something that clearly should have been done a while back - is to change the name of the hotspot to append either "private" or "closed to birders" Phil Heffrey On Sat, Aug 22, 2020 at

Re: [nysbirds-l] Sunflower Valley Farm and Liberty Lane in Pine Island, NY are closed to birders.

2020-08-22 Thread Phil Jeffrey
The original poster auto-blocks replies, so I'll post on here The simplest idea - and something that clearly should have been done a while back - is to change the name of the hotspot to append either "private" or "closed to birders" Phil Heffrey On Sat, Aug 22, 2020 at

Re: [nysbirds-l] RBA's

2019-01-19 Thread Phil Jeffrey
http://birding.aba.org/mobiledigest/RBA01 perhaps ? There's also 02 (Central) and 03 (Western) Phil Jeffrey NJ On Sat, Jan 19, 2019 at 10:35 AM John Kent wrote: > I don't know, but there's another one at http://digest.sialia.com > > John Kent > Selkirk > > On Jan 19, 2019 9:0

Re: [nysbirds-l] RBA's

2019-01-19 Thread Phil Jeffrey
http://birding.aba.org/mobiledigest/RBA01 perhaps ? There's also 02 (Central) and 03 (Western) Phil Jeffrey NJ On Sat, Jan 19, 2019 at 10:35 AM John Kent wrote: > I don't know, but there's another one at http://digest.sialia.com > > John Kent > Selkirk > > On Jan 19, 2019 9:0

Re: [nysbirds-l] 110+ Tundra Swan

2018-02-24 Thread Phil
Huge flock, Seen 15 minutes ago, flying northwest, from Rye Playland parking lot. 2nd flock of 30 seen flying SE along LI Sound. Seen on Greenwich Audubon walk with Ryan MacLean and Stefan Martin. Regards, Phil On Feb 23, 2018, at 6:05 PM, zach schwartz-weinstein <zac...@gmail.com> wro

Re: [nysbirds-l] 110+ Tundra Swan

2018-02-24 Thread Phil
Huge flock, Seen 15 minutes ago, flying northwest, from Rye Playland parking lot. 2nd flock of 30 seen flying SE along LI Sound. Seen on Greenwich Audubon walk with Ryan MacLean and Stefan Martin. Regards, Phil On Feb 23, 2018, at 6:05 PM, zach schwartz-weinstein wrote: I saw several

Re: [nysbirds-l] Henslow's & Dickcissel Yes

2017-06-03 Thread Phil
Both just showed. Regards, Phil On Jun 3, 2017, at 2:12 PM, Peter Feinberg <peter.feinb...@gmail.com> wrote: Last observed 1:45 pm Sent from my phone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbir

Re: [nysbirds-l] Henslow's & Dickcissel Yes

2017-06-03 Thread Phil
Both just showed. Regards, Phil On Jun 3, 2017, at 2:12 PM, Peter Feinberg wrote: Last observed 1:45 pm Sent from my phone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds ABA Please submit your

Re: [nysbirds-l] Ross' Gull update - Tupper Lake Franklin County

2017-01-31 Thread Phil Jeffrey
, and it does scan that part of the lake - around 1pm just before I left it flew pretty much right down the causeway, although I was the only one there at the time. Phil On Tue, Jan 31, 2017 at 9:09 PM, David Klauber <davehawk...@msn.com> wrote: > Had some technology problems in the field so sen

Re: [nysbirds-l] Ross' Gull update - Tupper Lake Franklin County

2017-01-31 Thread Phil Jeffrey
, and it does scan that part of the lake - around 1pm just before I left it flew pretty much right down the causeway, although I was the only one there at the time. Phil On Tue, Jan 31, 2017 at 9:09 PM, David Klauber wrote: > Had some technology problems in the field so sent a brief message to

Re: [nysbirds-l] ADMIN: DMARC Alert! - using Gmail filters

2017-01-14 Thread Phil Jeffrey
uot;never send it to spam" and whatever other actions you want and create the filter. There's certainly no need to disable spam filtering entirely. Phil Jeffrey Princeton On Sat, Jan 14, 2017 at 3:03 AM, Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes < c...@cornell.edu> wrote: > It app

Re: [nysbirds-l] ADMIN: DMARC Alert! - using Gmail filters

2017-01-14 Thread Phil Jeffrey
uot;never send it to spam" and whatever other actions you want and create the filter. There's certainly no need to disable spam filtering entirely. Phil Jeffrey Princeton On Sat, Jan 14, 2017 at 3:03 AM, Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes < c...@cornell.edu> wrote: > It app

Re: [nysbirds-l] St. Paul's Church, Manhattan 1903-04 - 41 species

2016-11-30 Thread Phil Jeffrey
I don't equate "interesting" with "rare". Rare birds are often well-characterized - not least of all in weekly RBA posts. Interesting birds (self-defined) run a much larger gamut than that, and I can point to a lot of eBird checklists where there's no additional context whatsoever for such

Re: [nysbirds-l] St. Paul's Church, Manhattan 1903-04 - 41 species

2016-11-30 Thread Phil Jeffrey
I don't equate "interesting" with "rare". Rare birds are often well-characterized - not least of all in weekly RBA posts. Interesting birds (self-defined) run a much larger gamut than that, and I can point to a lot of eBird checklists where there's no additional context whatsoever for such

Re: [nysbirds-l] St. Paul's Church, Manhattan 1903-04 - 41 species

2016-11-30 Thread Phil Jeffrey
. IMHO, that context is extremely valuable to all level of birders and why I run my own list as I do. I've mostly stopped reporting sightings to eBird for this reason. So no, eBird is not the solution. Phil Jeffrey Princeton On Wed, Nov 30, 2016 at 4:50 PM, Paul R Sweet <sw...@amnh.org>

Re: [nysbirds-l] St. Paul's Church, Manhattan 1903-04 - 41 species

2016-11-30 Thread Phil Jeffrey
. IMHO, that context is extremely valuable to all level of birders and why I run my own list as I do. I've mostly stopped reporting sightings to eBird for this reason. So no, eBird is not the solution. Phil Jeffrey Princeton On Wed, Nov 30, 2016 at 4:50 PM, Paul R Sweet wrote: > Daily li

Re: [nysbirds-l] Another option to the drivel

2016-11-21 Thread Phil Jeffrey
and encouraged. The List is not for the discussion of pet birds." If it's allegedly an RBA list the description currently does not reflect that, and has not done so for quite some time. Phil Jeffrey Princeton -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.

Re: [nysbirds-l] Another option to the drivel

2016-11-21 Thread Phil Jeffrey
and encouraged. The List is not for the discussion of pet birds." If it's allegedly an RBA list the description currently does not reflect that, and has not done so for quite some time. Phil Jeffrey Princeton -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.

[nysbirds-l] Apology

2016-05-09 Thread Phil Uruburu
Seems my contacts were hacked, sorry for the inconvenience. Phil Uruburu 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

[nysbirds-l] Apology

2016-05-09 Thread Phil Uruburu
Seems my contact I n hacklist has bee Sent from my iPhonl -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Apology

2016-05-09 Thread Phil Uruburu
Seems my contact I n hacklist has bee Sent from my iPhonl -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Yellow throated Warblers

2016-04-10 Thread Phil Uruguay
Being heard and seen now at Connetquot River State Park by Blue Barn in pines. Phil Uruburu Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Quick note about Ravens

2016-02-08 Thread Phil Jeffrey
be covering - does anyone have any information on the size of an individual's winter foraging range for this species ? Phil Jeffrey NJ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Quick note about Ravens

2016-02-08 Thread Phil Jeffrey
be covering - does anyone have any information on the size of an individual's winter foraging range for this species ? Phil Jeffrey NJ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Pink Footed Goose, Millers pond Smithtown LI NY

2016-01-06 Thread Phil Uruguay
Pink footed goose just arrived with large flock Canada's. Here now 3:35 pm, photos Phil Uruburu Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Pink Footed Goose, Millers pond Smithtown LI NY

2016-01-06 Thread Phil Uruguay
Pink footed goose just arrived with large flock Canada's. Here now 3:35 pm, photos Phil Uruburu Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [nysbirds-l] Spizella sparrows

2015-12-24 Thread Phil Jeffrey
or absolute tail length rather hazardous. Cheers Phil Jeffrey Princeton > On Dec 24, 2015, at 9:10 AM, Shaibal Mitra wrote: > > Thanks, Peter, for sharing this. > > Although the original hard copy of the article is right here on my shelf, I > remembered it only dimly until y

Re: [nysbirds-l] Spizella sparrows

2015-12-24 Thread Phil Jeffrey
or absolute tail length rather hazardous. Cheers Phil Jeffrey Princeton > On Dec 24, 2015, at 9:10 AM, Shaibal Mitra <shaibal.mi...@csi.cuny.edu> wrote: > > Thanks, Peter, for sharing this. > > Although the original hard copy of the article is right here on my shelf, I > rememb

[nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck , No

2015-12-15 Thread Phil Uruguay
Capri lake, 11:50 am Tufted Duck not found after 1 hr scoping, came back this morning hoping for photos. Phil Uruburu Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck , No

2015-12-15 Thread Phil Uruguay
Capri lake, 11:50 am Tufted Duck not found after 1 hr scoping, came back this morning hoping for photos. Phil Uruburu Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon, Patchogue Mill pond, Suffolk Cty.

2015-10-19 Thread Phil Uruguay
Two very bright male Eurasian Wigeon in mixed flock of ducks present at 2:30 pm, viewed from 4th Street ramp. Phil Uruburu Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon, Patchogue Mill pond, Suffolk Cty.

2015-10-19 Thread Phil Uruguay
Two very bright male Eurasian Wigeon in mixed flock of ducks present at 2:30 pm, viewed from 4th Street ramp. Phil Uruburu Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Blue-Wing Teal at Millers Pond, Maple Ave Smithtown

2015-04-04 Thread Phil Uruburu
Drake Blue Wing Teal single located North of Dam along shore. Flushed by trail runner to back of pond. 4:00pm Phil Uruburu Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Blue-Wing Teal at Millers Pond, Maple Ave Smithtown

2015-04-04 Thread Phil Uruburu
Drake Blue Wing Teal single located North of Dam along shore. Flushed by trail runner to back of pond. 4:00pm Phil Uruburu Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Bald Eagle & Eurasin Widgeon

2015-02-25 Thread Phil Uruburu
Connetquot River State Park, adult Bald Eagle perched in tree overlooking main pond. Eurasin Wigeon Drake in with large mixed group of Gadwalls and Wigeons. 1:17pm Phil Uruburu Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Bald Eagle Eurasin Widgeon

2015-02-25 Thread Phil Uruburu
Connetquot River State Park, adult Bald Eagle perched in tree overlooking main pond. Eurasin Wigeon Drake in with large mixed group of Gadwalls and Wigeons. 1:17pm Phil Uruburu Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Rough-Legged Hawks still present Ocean Pky, LI NY

2015-02-09 Thread Phil Uruburu
Three separate birds, one along OP by Oak Beach Overlook, another by Gilgo and the last at Coast Guard Station. All dark Morph birds. Phil Uruburu Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Rough-Legged Hawks still present Ocean Pky, LI NY

2015-02-09 Thread Phil Uruburu
Three separate birds, one along OP by Oak Beach Overlook, another by Gilgo and the last at Coast Guard Station. All dark Morph birds. Phil Uruburu Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon Sayville Golf Course 1:35 pm

2015-01-14 Thread Phil Uruburu
Drake Eurasian with large group American Wigeon at Golf Course pond along Montauk Highway. Phil Uruburu Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon Sayville GC 1:35 PM

2015-01-14 Thread Phil Uruburu
Drake Eurasian Wigeon with Large group of American Wigeon in pond along Montauk Hgy. Phil Uruburu Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon Sayville GC 1:35 PM

2015-01-14 Thread Phil Uruburu
Drake Eurasian Wigeon with Large group of American Wigeon in pond along Montauk Hgy. Phil Uruburu Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cassins/Couches survival chances?

2015-01-08 Thread Phil Jeffrey
from Feb-Mar indicating overwintering success in this region. Western Kingbird or Ash-throated Flycatcher essentially none. If I were prone to wagering on survival rates of vagrants I know where I'd put my money. Phil Jeffrey Princeton On Thu, Jan 8, 2015 at 11:06 AM, Linda Orkin wrote

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cassins/Couches survival chances?

2015-01-08 Thread Phil Jeffrey
from Feb-Mar indicating overwintering success in this region. Western Kingbird or Ash-throated Flycatcher essentially none. If I were prone to wagering on survival rates of vagrants I know where I'd put my money. Phil Jeffrey Princeton On Thu, Jan 8, 2015 at 11:06 AM, Linda Orkin wingmagi

Re: [nysbirds-l] N. Wheater YES

2014-10-03 Thread Phil Jeffrey
of adult males seen in the prior Wheatear invasions into the NorthEast ? Phil Jeffrey NJ On Fri, Oct 3, 2014 at 8:46 AM, Shaibal Mitra wrote: > This is more difficult than it might seem. Although we can probably > exclude an adult male, distinguishing the other three age/sex combos in the &

Re: [nysbirds-l] N. Wheater YES

2014-10-03 Thread Phil Jeffrey
of adult males seen in the prior Wheatear invasions into the NorthEast ? Phil Jeffrey NJ On Fri, Oct 3, 2014 at 8:46 AM, Shaibal Mitra shaibal.mi...@csi.cuny.edu wrote: This is more difficult than it might seem. Although we can probably exclude an adult male, distinguishing the other three age/sex

Re: [nysbirds-l] bird in distress -- Midtown, rehab?

2014-09-03 Thread Phil Jeffrey
Try: The Wild Bird Fund 565 Columbus Avenue New York, 10024 [between 87th and 88th Streets] 646-306-2862 http://wildbirdfund.org/ Cheers, Phil Jeffrey NJ On Wed, Sep 3, 2014 at 8:37 AM, Meredith, Leslie < leslie.mered...@simonandschuster.com> wrote: > Is there somewhere I can

Re: [nysbirds-l] bird in distress -- Midtown, rehab?

2014-09-03 Thread Phil Jeffrey
Try: The Wild Bird Fund 565 Columbus Avenue New York, 10024 [between 87th and 88th Streets] 646-306-2862 http://wildbirdfund.org/ Cheers, Phil Jeffrey NJ On Wed, Sep 3, 2014 at 8:37 AM, Meredith, Leslie leslie.mered...@simonandschuster.com wrote: Is there somewhere I can take a BW

Re: [nysbirds-l] Black Skimmers in Prospect Park, NYC

2014-07-14 Thread Phil Jeffrey
They've been seen in both Central and Prospect Parks over the years, irregularly and invariably nocturnally, so it's by no means unprecedented. Phil Jeffrey Princeton On Sun, Jul 13, 2014 at 8:02 PM, Gabriel Willow wrote: > Last night while walking in Prospect Park around 10:30pm

Re: [nysbirds-l] Black Skimmers in Prospect Park, NYC

2014-07-14 Thread Phil Jeffrey
They've been seen in both Central and Prospect Parks over the years, irregularly and invariably nocturnally, so it's by no means unprecedented. Phil Jeffrey Princeton On Sun, Jul 13, 2014 at 8:02 PM, Gabriel Willow gabrielwil...@yahoo.com wrote: Last night while walking in Prospect Park

[nysbirds-l] LOWT at Fuchs Pond

2014-04-25 Thread Phil Uruburu
Return visit today to get photos of PRWA, while photographing, a LOWT flew in and landed 10 feet away at water edge, good looks by myself and Bob and Colleen from Queens, bird flew off to center of pond brush at 2:50pm. Phil Uruburu Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] LOWT at Fuchs Pond

2014-04-25 Thread Phil Uruburu
Return visit today to get photos of PRWA, while photographing, a LOWT flew in and landed 10 feet away at water edge, good looks by myself and Bob and Colleen from Queens, bird flew off to center of pond brush at 2:50pm. Phil Uruburu Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Blue winged Teal

2014-04-21 Thread Phil Uruburu
BWTE at Timber Point GC east Marina now,12:43 pm, also Glossy Ibis and GRYL and LEYL, BTGR. Phil Uruburu Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Blue winged Teal

2014-04-21 Thread Phil Uruburu
BWTE at Timber Point GC east Marina now,12:43 pm, also Glossy Ibis and GRYL and LEYL, BTGR. Phil Uruburu Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Sometimes it just happens

2014-04-15 Thread Phil Uruburu
two Laughing Gulls. Go figure. Phil Uruburu 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-archive.com

[nysbirds-l] Sometimes it just happens

2014-04-15 Thread Phil Uruburu
two Laughing Gulls. Go figure. Phil Uruburu 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-archive.com

Re: [EXTERNAL] RE: [nysbirds-l] Press release (UNCLASSIFIED)

2014-03-21 Thread Phil Uruburu
Well stated Alicia. Phil Uruburu Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 21, 2014, at 12:44 PM, Alicia Plotkin wrote: > > I agree completely with Mr. Voisine. I don't know anyone who has > participated in one of these shooting contests, but where I live lots of > people

Re: [EXTERNAL] RE: [nysbirds-l] Press release (UNCLASSIFIED)

2014-03-21 Thread Phil Uruburu
Well stated Alicia. Phil Uruburu Sent from my iPhone On Mar 21, 2014, at 12:44 PM, Alicia Plotkin t...@zoom-dsl.com wrote: I agree completely with Mr. Voisine. I don't know anyone who has participated in one of these shooting contests, but where I live lots of people hunt, and while

[nysbirds-l] Red-Neck Grebe, Connetquot SP

2014-02-06 Thread Phil Uruburu
Met Ken Thompson at the parking lot at noon, proceeded to main pond and saw the previously reported RNG off shore about 30 yards. Still there when we left about 1:10 PM. Phil Uruburu Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Northern Shrike. WE 2 YES

2014-02-02 Thread Phil Uruburu
The Shrike was observed by Dave Lamagna , myself and 8 other birders at the south west corner of the parking lot around 10:30 am. Observed for a couple minutes, clear views before it dropped down into the Phrags. Phil Uruburu Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Northern Shrike. WE 2 YES

2014-02-02 Thread Phil Uruburu
The Shrike was observed by Dave Lamagna , myself and 8 other birders at the south west corner of the parking lot around 10:30 am. Observed for a couple minutes, clear views before it dropped down into the Phrags. Phil Uruburu Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon, Saville GC

2014-02-01 Thread Phil Uruburu
Two male EU at Sayville GC now, feeding on knoll above pond. 2:12 pm Phil Uruburu Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Patchogue, Sayville Golf Ponds

2014-01-23 Thread Phil Uruburu
looking Great Blue Heron huddled on shore line. Open water is getting scarce. Phil Uruburu Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Patchogue, Sayville Golf Ponds

2014-01-23 Thread Phil Uruburu
looking Great Blue Heron huddled on shore line. Open water is getting scarce. Phil Uruburu Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon

2014-01-17 Thread Phil Uruburu
There was a beautiful Drake EW at Patchouge Lake this afternoon. Also seen was a large flock of Ring Neck with American Wigeon, Red Heads, Gadwall, Rudy, RB And Hooded Mergansers, and a few Horned Grebes. South east corner. Phil Uruburu Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon

2014-01-17 Thread Phil Uruburu
There was a beautiful Drake EW at Patchouge Lake this afternoon. Also seen was a large flock of Ring Neck with American Wigeon, Red Heads, Gadwall, Rudy, RB And Hooded Mergansers, and a few Horned Grebes. South east corner. Phil Uruburu Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

Re: [nysbirds-l] Iceland gulls

2014-01-16 Thread Phil Jeffrey
of variation in the bird-oft-referred-to-as-Kumlein's substantially exceeds that in the glaucoides subspecies. Or, more plainly put - point me to the preponderance of evidence that hybridization is *not* going on in this form of Iceland Gull (or whatever it is). Phil On Thu, Jan 16, 2014 at 12:29 PM,

Re: [nysbirds-l] Iceland gulls

2014-01-16 Thread Phil Jeffrey
-oft-referred-to-as-Kumlein's substantially exceeds that in the glaucoides subspecies. Or, more plainly put - point me to the preponderance of evidence that hybridization is *not* going on in this form of Iceland Gull (or whatever it is). Phil On Thu, Jan 16, 2014 at 12:29 PM, julian hough

Re: [nysbirds-l] About Iceland Gulls

2014-01-15 Thread Phil Jeffrey
ole thing just comes down to just how much thayeri we consider being present in a Kumlein's Gull with that much black in the wingtips, but that's probably about as fruitful as debating the length of a piece of string. Phil Jeffrey On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 9:29 PM, Mike wrote: > Coincide

Re: [nysbirds-l] About Iceland Gulls

2014-01-15 Thread Phil Jeffrey
down to just how much thayeri we consider being present in a Kumlein's Gull with that much black in the wingtips, but that's probably about as fruitful as debating the length of a piece of string. Phil Jeffrey On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 9:29 PM, Mike mike...@optonline.net wrote: Coincidentally

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Red-necked Stint continues

2013-07-04 Thread Phil Jeffrey
No Elegant Term yet but Black, Roseate Terns and that hybrid Dunlin --- Phil Jeffrey -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Red-necked Stint continues

2013-07-04 Thread Phil Jeffrey
No Elegant Term yet but Black, Roseate Terns and that hybrid Dunlin --- Phil Jeffrey -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http

Re: [nysbirds-l] Gilgo Gyr - Yes

2013-03-02 Thread Phil Jeffrey
Currently perched straight out in the saltmarsh from Gilgo beach (2:30 pm) --- Phil Jeffrey On Mar 2, 2013, at 1:12 PM, Peter Scully wrote: > 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

Re: [nysbirds-l] Gilgo Gyr - Yes

2013-03-02 Thread Phil Jeffrey
Currently perched straight out in the saltmarsh from Gilgo beach (2:30 pm) --- Phil Jeffrey On Mar 2, 2013, at 1:12 PM, Peter Scully peterandrewscull...@yahoo.com wrote: The Gyrfalcon was present on a distant osprey platform NW of the Gilgo Beach parking lot where it remained from about 8

Re: [nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: A little more information on the Montauk Lapwings

2012-11-11 Thread Phil Jeffrey
in that area. Phil Jeffrey On Sat, Nov 10, 2012 at 9:15 PM, Mike wrote: > ** > In addition to the recent Lapwings mentioned by Angus, another wa in > Monmouth County NJ on Thursday- photos here > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/sgalick/8166827941/in/photostream > > Mike C

Re: [nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: A little more information on the Montauk Lapwings

2012-11-11 Thread Phil Jeffrey
in that area. Phil Jeffrey On Sat, Nov 10, 2012 at 9:15 PM, Mike mike...@optonline.net wrote: ** In addition to the recent Lapwings mentioned by Angus, another wa in Monmouth County NJ on Thursday- photos here http://www.flickr.com/photos/sgalick/8166827941/in/photostream Mike Cooper Ridge

Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: [SINaturaList] Hooded Crow in NJ

2012-10-22 Thread Phil Jeffrey
the actual Hooded Crow, on LBI last year). Phil Jeffrey On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 11:37 AM, Jean Loscalzo wrote: > As noted, this was forwarded to the SI list from NJ and might be of > interest to some in NY. > > Jean Loscalzo > > > -Original Message- > From: Mike &g

Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: [SINaturaList] Hooded Crow in NJ

2012-10-22 Thread Phil Jeffrey
the actual Hooded Crow, on LBI last year). Phil Jeffrey On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 11:37 AM, Jean Loscalzo dm5...@aol.com wrote: As noted, this was forwarded to the SI list from NJ and might be of interest to some in NY. Jean Loscalzo -Original Message- From: Mike falec...@yahoo.com

[nysbirds-l] Tonight: The Central Park Effect on HBO

2012-07-16 Thread Phil Jeffrey
es/birders-the-central-park-effect/index.html Cheers, Phil Jeffrey (no affiliation with the film or HBO) -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Tonight: The Central Park Effect on HBO

2012-07-16 Thread Phil Jeffrey
-the-central-park-effect/index.html Cheers, Phil Jeffrey (no affiliation with the film or HBO) -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1

Re: [nysbirds-l] Knee jerk reaction to 2 guys that just didn't get it

2012-02-06 Thread Phil Jeffrey
ding birds. Phil Jeffrey -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.ht

Re: [nysbirds-l] Knee jerk reaction to 2 guys that just didn't get it

2012-02-06 Thread Phil Jeffrey
. Phil Jeffrey -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http

Re: [nysbirds-l] Photographer problem at Breezy Point

2012-02-05 Thread Phil Jeffrey
NYSBirds-L post). Phil Jeffrey On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 6:33 PM, Rob Jett wrote: > I really hate to have to post this note, but ... > > Today at Breezy Point two photographers decided to ignore common sense, > birding ethics and clearly posted NPS signs to get close to the repo

Re: [nysbirds-l] Photographer problem at Breezy Point

2012-02-05 Thread Phil Jeffrey
NYSBirds-L post). Phil Jeffrey On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 6:33 PM, Rob Jett citybir...@earthlink.net wrote: I really hate to have to post this note, but ... Today at Breezy Point two photographers decided to ignore common sense, birding ethics and clearly posted NPS signs to get close

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

2011-11-23 Thread Phil Jeffrey
The Rambles Shed is the building at the north end of what we call the Maintenance Field (confirmed by Jack Meyer): 40.778372,-73.967907 Your LatLong was pointing at the structure in the parking lot of the Boathouse, further to the south. Phil Jeffrey On Wed, Nov 23, 2011 at 12:22 PM, Jim

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

2011-11-23 Thread Phil Jeffrey
The Rambles Shed is the building at the north end of what we call the Maintenance Field (confirmed by Jack Meyer): 40.778372,-73.967907 Your LatLong was pointing at the structure in the parking lot of the Boathouse, further to the south. Phil Jeffrey On Wed, Nov 23, 2011 at 12:22 PM, Jim

Re: [nysbirds-l] the bottom line....

2011-06-11 Thread Phil Jeffrey
also need to understand that people that *do* post take time out of their lives to do so. And lost in this whole discussion is one point: I think it's fair to say that Ruby-throated Hummingbird is not a widespread breeder in NYC, although perhaps someone will tell me if I'm wrong in that. Phil -- NYSbi

Re: [nysbirds-l] hummer at feeder

2011-06-11 Thread Phil Jeffrey
Lots of solutions for this: 1. Aforementioned delete key 2. Mail programs like Gmail allow you to filter user by name (e.g. kedenb...@optonline.net) , for example straight into the trash 3. We can figure out your contributions to the list via

Re: [nysbirds-l] hummer at feeder

2011-06-11 Thread Phil Jeffrey
Lots of solutions for this: 1. Aforementioned delete key 2. Mail programs like Gmail allow you to filter user by name (e.g. kedenb...@optonline.net) , for example straight into the trash 3. We can figure out your contributions to the list via

Re: [nysbirds-l] the bottom line....

2011-06-11 Thread Phil Jeffrey
to understand that people that *do* post take time out of their lives to do so. And lost in this whole discussion is one point: I think it's fair to say that Ruby-throated Hummingbird is not a widespread breeder in NYC, although perhaps someone will tell me if I'm wrong in that. Phil -- NYSbirds-L List

Re: [nysbirds-l] Snow geese at JBNWR

2011-02-26 Thread Phil Jeffrey
the WR boundaries during the freeze, and it's certainly well down from the pre-freeze counts during December (i.e. don't use December counts to indicate likely February counts). I'm all for accurate information too. Phil -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

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