[nysbirds-l] Possible Gyfralcon Washington County Grasslands

2022-03-09 Thread Shane Blodgett
prey in its talons, Shark like a starling or blackbird. Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Possible Gyfralcon Washington County Grasslands

2022-03-09 Thread Shane Blodgett
prey in its talons, Shark like a starling or blackbird. Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Slaty-backed correction

2022-02-02 Thread Shane Blodgett
Bird is just north of the El Dorado not the San Remo approximately 90th street. Shane Blodgett Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Slaty-backed correction

2022-02-02 Thread Shane Blodgett
Bird is just north of the El Dorado not the San Remo approximately 90th street. Shane Blodgett Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Slaty-backed Gull/Central Park NYC-YES

2022-02-02 Thread Shane Blodgett
. Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY 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) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds

[nysbirds-l] Slaty-backed Gull/Central Park NYC-YES

2022-02-02 Thread Shane Blodgett
. Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY 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) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [SINaturaList] Gray kingbird

2021-12-01 Thread Shane Blodgett
Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: "Seth Wollney via groups.io" > Date: December 1, 2021 at 8:39:41 AM EST > To: sinatural...@groups.io > Subject: [SINaturaList] Gray kingbird > Reply-To: sinatural...@groups.io > > Gray kingbird continues at GKP. Currently in fenced in

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [SINaturaList] Gray kingbird

2021-12-01 Thread Shane Blodgett
Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: "Seth Wollney via groups.io" > Date: December 1, 2021 at 8:39:41 AM EST > To: sinatural...@groups.io > Subject: [SINaturaList] Gray kingbird > Reply-To: sinatural...@groups.io > > Gray kingbird continues at GKP. Currently in fenced in

Re: [nysbirds-l] Barn Swallow question

2021-06-06 Thread Shane Blodgett
For birds that catch prey on the wing I wonder if this behavior is just for “fun“ or could also be seen as “practice.” Regards, Shane Blodgett Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 6, 2021, at 10:53 AM, Joseph Wallace wrote: > >  > Thank you all for your replies (here and di

Re: [nysbirds-l] Barn Swallow question

2021-06-06 Thread Shane Blodgett
For birds that catch prey on the wing I wonder if this behavior is just for “fun“ or could also be seen as “practice.” Regards, Shane Blodgett Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 6, 2021, at 10:53 AM, Joseph Wallace wrote: > >  > Thank you all for your replies (here and di

[nysbirds-l] Western Grebe/Brooklyn

2021-05-11 Thread Shane Blodgett
There is a Western/Clark’s Grebe off Coney Island Creek Park and the SW tip of Calvert Vaux park in Gravesend Bay Brooklyn. First found and reported on eBird by Anthony Ferino this morning. Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Western Grebe/Brooklyn

2021-05-11 Thread Shane Blodgett
There is a Western/Clark’s Grebe off Coney Island Creek Park and the SW tip of Calvert Vaux park in Gravesend Bay Brooklyn. First found and reported on eBird by Anthony Ferino this morning. Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Another Mew Gull on Brooklyn

2020-12-11 Thread Shane Blodgett
This morning Dec.11 while looking for Andrew's previously reported and well-documented Mew Gull, I happened upon another one, also a L.c. canus (Common Gull) in the same location, Brooklyn Army Terminal Pier 4. Unfortunately the bird took off for parts unknown within 5 minutes and I did not

[nysbirds-l] Another Mew Gull on Brooklyn

2020-12-11 Thread Shane Blodgett
This morning Dec.11 while looking for Andrew's previously reported and well-documented Mew Gull, I happened upon another one, also a L.c. canus (Common Gull) in the same location, Brooklyn Army Terminal Pier 4. Unfortunately the bird took off for parts unknown within 5 minutes and I did not

[nysbirds-l] Say’s Phoebe -Crown Point NY

2020-11-16 Thread Shane Blodgett
Sharing this with finders permission: https://ebird.org/checklist/S76286059?fbclid=IwAR2UDEFUDIVAT_GQ2KVaNDsISzxXEJVqoowfKbS4FCZDbgVAGC6GzZqW2gk Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Say’s Phoebe -Crown Point NY

2020-11-16 Thread Shane Blodgett
Sharing this with finders permission: https://ebird.org/checklist/S76286059?fbclid=IwAR2UDEFUDIVAT_GQ2KVaNDsISzxXEJVqoowfKbS4FCZDbgVAGC6GzZqW2gk Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] Sage Thrasher

2020-11-11 Thread Shane Blodgett
This one was 2 hours closer to Buffalo than the Jamaica Bay one and it has stayed longer. :) Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 11, 2020, at 11:39 AM, Carney, Martin wrote: > >  > Seen in its usual spot today. I thought I was impressive coming from the > Bronx to see it but met a man who had come

Re: [nysbirds-l] Sage Thrasher

2020-11-11 Thread Shane Blodgett
This one was 2 hours closer to Buffalo than the Jamaica Bay one and it has stayed longer. :) Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 11, 2020, at 11:39 AM, Carney, Martin wrote: > >  > Seen in its usual spot today. I thought I was impressive coming from the > Bronx to see it but met a man who had come

Re: [nysbirds-l] // probable Tropical Kingbird, Westchester Co., NY (found on Tues. 10/27)

2020-10-28 Thread Shane Blodgett
I’m hearing second hand that the bird has been seen this morning and recorded again. Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 28, 2020, at 8:06 AM, Anne Swaim wrote: > >  > Re access > There’s a walking path from Ardsley MetroNorth station through edge of M

Re: [nysbirds-l] // probable Tropical Kingbird, Westchester Co., NY (found on Tues. 10/27)

2020-10-28 Thread Shane Blodgett
I’m hearing second hand that the bird has been seen this morning and recorded again. Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 28, 2020, at 8:06 AM, Anne Swaim wrote: > >  > Re access > There’s a walking path from Ardsley MetroNorth station through edge of M

Re: [nysbirds-l] nysbirds-l] N.Y. County incl. Manhattan, NYC - 10/12 - Bonaparte's Gulls / (etc.)

2020-10-13 Thread Shane Blodgett
Lower NY Bay (Gravesend) and its environs has been the best place in NYC for Bonaparte's for the last 10 years with 45 eBird records of 100+ birds. They tend to not hang around long and April and Nov.-Feb. have all the sight records. 17 of the 45 records were from Nov. 2015-Feb. 2016.  There

Re: [nysbirds-l] nysbirds-l] N.Y. County incl. Manhattan, NYC - 10/12 - Bonaparte's Gulls / (etc.)

2020-10-13 Thread Shane Blodgett
Lower NY Bay (Gravesend) and its environs has been the best place in NYC for Bonaparte's for the last 10 years with 45 eBird records of 100+ birds. They tend to not hang around long and April and Nov.-Feb. have all the sight records. 17 of the 45 records were from Nov. 2015-Feb. 2016.  There

[nysbirds-l] Extralimital Wood Sandpiper Richard DeKorte Park NJ

2020-09-21 Thread Shane Blodgett
. Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY 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) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds

[nysbirds-l] Extralimital Wood Sandpiper Richard DeKorte Park NJ

2020-09-21 Thread Shane Blodgett
. Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY 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) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds

[nysbirds-l] 275 Purple Martin Floyd Bennett Field/Brooklyn

2020-08-29 Thread Shane Blodgett
There were ~275 Purple Martins (PUMA) on one of the runways at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn this morning. Previous high count on eBird in Kings County is 11 and in NYC it's 50 (Staten Island). I had never seen more than 2 in Brooklyn personally. https://ebird.org/atlasny/checklist/S72967701

[nysbirds-l] 275 Purple Martin Floyd Bennett Field/Brooklyn

2020-08-29 Thread Shane Blodgett
There were ~275 Purple Martins (PUMA) on one of the runways at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn this morning. Previous high count on eBird in Kings County is 11 and in NYC it's 50 (Staten Island). I had never seen more than 2 in Brooklyn personally. https://ebird.org/atlasny/checklist/S72967701

[nysbirds-l] PAINTED BUNTING/ Plumb Beach Brooklyn

2020-03-19 Thread Shane Blodgett
For anyone that may not scour eBird, Brooklyn's third PABU this morning was found at 10:45 a.m. this morning at Plumb Beach in Brooklyn in the dune scrub just in front of the parking lot.Assuming a female given its all chartreuse green coloration. I would think a male would be molting into more

[nysbirds-l] PAINTED BUNTING/ Plumb Beach Brooklyn

2020-03-19 Thread Shane Blodgett
For anyone that may not scour eBird, Brooklyn's third PABU this morning was found at 10:45 a.m. this morning at Plumb Beach in Brooklyn in the dune scrub just in front of the parking lot.Assuming a female given its all chartreuse green coloration. I would think a male would be molting into more

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite Brooklyn

2019-05-20 Thread Shane Blodgett
I’ll take it. ;) Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY 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) http://www.mail

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite Brooklyn

2019-05-20 Thread Shane Blodgett
I’ll take it. ;) Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY 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) http://www.mail

[nysbirds-l] Golden-crowned Sparrow YES

2019-01-08 Thread Shane Blodgett
GCSP continues -seen in small thicket across River road from 22 Depot Street feeders then flew north toward river where we lost it-in view from ~8:50-9:00. Found by Sean Sime first. Also seen by Doug G. And Gary Chapin Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info

[nysbirds-l] Golden-crowned Sparrow YES

2019-01-08 Thread Shane Blodgett
GCSP continues -seen in small thicket across River road from 22 Depot Street feeders then flew north toward river where we lost it-in view from ~8:50-9:00. Found by Sean Sime first. Also seen by Doug G. And Gary Chapin Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [ebirdsnyc] Wave Hill Scarlet Tanager

2018-12-10 Thread Shane Blodgett
Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: "Steve Nanz st...@stevenanz.com [ebirdsnyc]" > > Date: December 10, 2018 at 9:13:48 AM EST > To: ebirds...@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ebirdsnyc] Wave Hill Scarlet Tanager > Reply-To: Steve Nanz > > There was a male Scarlet Tanager,

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [ebirdsnyc] Wave Hill Scarlet Tanager

2018-12-10 Thread Shane Blodgett
Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: "Steve Nanz st...@stevenanz.com [ebirdsnyc]" > > Date: December 10, 2018 at 9:13:48 AM EST > To: ebirds...@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ebirdsnyc] Wave Hill Scarlet Tanager > Reply-To: Steve Nanz > > There was a male Scarlet Tanager,

Re: [ebirdsnyc] Re: [nysbirds-l] OCWA or MGWA

2017-12-19 Thread Shane Blodgett
Thanks for sharing Cesar. Goes to show what a difference the original photos can make as I was in the MAGW camp based on the back of the camera shots. Shane Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 19, 2017, at 5:35 PM, Arie Gilbert ariegilb...@optonline.net > [ebirdsnyc]

Re: [ebirdsnyc] Re: [nysbirds-l] OCWA or MGWA

2017-12-19 Thread Shane Blodgett
Thanks for sharing Cesar. Goes to show what a difference the original photos can make as I was in the MAGW camp based on the back of the camera shots. Shane Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 19, 2017, at 5:35 PM, Arie Gilbert ariegilb...@optonline.net > [ebirdsnyc] wrote: > > Cesar, > > You

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [ebirdsnyc] Fwd: [JERSEYBI] LITTLE EGRET - HEISLERVILLE WMA, CUMBERLAND CO.

2017-04-27 Thread Shane Blodgett
Out of state but notable Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: "Phil Jeffrey phil.jeff...@gmail.com [ebirdsnyc]" > > Date: April 27, 2017 at 9:41:06 AM EDT > To: ebirds NYC > Subject: [ebirdsnyc] Fwd: [JERSEYBI]

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [ebirdsnyc] Fwd: [JERSEYBI] LITTLE EGRET - HEISLERVILLE WMA, CUMBERLAND CO.

2017-04-27 Thread Shane Blodgett
Out of state but notable Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: "Phil Jeffrey phil.jeff...@gmail.com [ebirdsnyc]" > > Date: April 27, 2017 at 9:41:06 AM EDT > To: ebirds NYC > Subject: [ebirdsnyc] Fwd: [JERSEYBI] LITTLE EGRET - HEISLERVILLE WMA, > CUMBERLAND CO. > Reply-To:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Possible Pacific Loon Marine Park, Brooklyn

2017-02-05 Thread Shane Blodgett
Just a heads up to anyone who might be thinking of chasing this bird, photos have been taken and perused and this bird is a transitioning RTLO. Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 5, 2017, at 12:19 PM, Adrian Burke <aburke...@gmail.com> wrote: > > The prev

Re: [nysbirds-l] Possible Pacific Loon Marine Park, Brooklyn

2017-02-05 Thread Shane Blodgett
Just a heads up to anyone who might be thinking of chasing this bird, photos have been taken and perused and this bird is a transitioning RTLO. Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 5, 2017, at 12:19 PM, Adrian Burke wrote: > > The previously reported bird is vi

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull Brooklyn

2017-01-27 Thread Shane Blodgett
The Mew Gull seen earlier this month is currently being viewed in the cove on the north side of the Brooklyn army terminal. This is at the end of 58th St. where the parking lot is for the New York water taxi. Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY Sent from my iPhone Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull Brooklyn

2017-01-27 Thread Shane Blodgett
The Mew Gull seen earlier this month is currently being viewed in the cove on the north side of the Brooklyn army terminal. This is at the end of 58th St. where the parking lot is for the New York water taxi. Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY Sent from my iPhone Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] Tundra Swans over Brooklyn

2017-01-25 Thread Shane Blodgett
Might want to keep your eyes to the skies if you're birding today-just had 6 Tundra Swans flying over Brooklyn. Shane Blodgett Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Tundra Swans over Brooklyn

2017-01-25 Thread Shane Blodgett
Might want to keep your eyes to the skies if you're birding today-just had 6 Tundra Swans flying over Brooklyn. Shane Blodgett Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http

Re:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] Unconfirmed report of Western Tanager, Manhattan

2016-11-23 Thread Shane Blodgett
Any idea if the photos are available to view somewhere? Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 23, 2016, at 3:04 PM, Anders Peltomaa anders.pelto...@gmail.com > [ebirdsnyc] wrote: > > Hi all, > Unable to run out this afternoon myself, but I thought I'd get it out on

Re:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] Unconfirmed report of Western Tanager, Manhattan

2016-11-23 Thread Shane Blodgett
Any idea if the photos are available to view somewhere? Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 23, 2016, at 3:04 PM, Anders Peltomaa anders.pelto...@gmail.com > [ebirdsnyc] wrote: > > Hi all, > Unable to run out this afternoon myself, but I thought I'd get it out on the > email lists. > Hopefully

Re: [nysbirds-l] Lesser Black-backed Gulls barrier beaches Long Island Nassau & Sufflok counties

2016-09-30 Thread Shane Blodgett
all adults if I remember correctly. Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 30, 2016, at 3:15 PM, Shaibal Mitra <shaibal.mi...@csi.cuny.edu> wrote: > > I also spent some time yesterday and today checking the Long Island barrier > beaches for Lesser

Re: [nysbirds-l] Lesser Black-backed Gulls barrier beaches Long Island Nassau & Sufflok counties

2016-09-30 Thread Shane Blodgett
all adults if I remember correctly. Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 30, 2016, at 3:15 PM, Shaibal Mitra wrote: > > I also spent some time yesterday and today checking the Long Island barrier > beaches for Lesser Black-backed Gulls. > > Of 15 ind

[nysbirds-l] Franklin's Gull/Plum Beach/Brooklyn

2015-11-13 Thread Shane Blodgett
There is an adult FRGU sitting on the water with about 100 Laughing west of the parking lot at Plum Beach in Brooklyn. Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Franklin's Gull/Plum Beach/Brooklyn

2015-11-13 Thread Shane Blodgett
There is an adult FRGU sitting on the water with about 100 Laughing west of the parking lot at Plum Beach in Brooklyn. Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn/Queens

2015-08-11 Thread Shane Blodgett
Spent the morning and early afternoon at Floyd Bennett in Brooklyn, Riis Park and Fort Tilden in Queens, and back to Plum Beach in Brooklyn. The first part of the day was rain-filled and I spent most of my time birding from or near the car. I did walk at Plum as rain stopped in early afternoon.

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn/Queens

2015-08-11 Thread Shane Blodgett
Spent the morning and early afternoon at Floyd Bennett in Brooklyn, Riis Park and Fort Tilden in Queens, and back to Plum Beach in Brooklyn. The first part of the day was rain-filled and I spent most of my time birding from or near the car. I did walk at Plum as rain stopped in early afternoon.

[nysbirds-l] Sabine's Gull NO

2015-06-19 Thread Shane Blodgett
As of 10:20 no sign of yesterday's Sabine's Gull. Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY 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] Sabine's Gull NO

2015-06-19 Thread Shane Blodgett
As of 10:20 no sign of yesterday's Sabine's Gull. Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY 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] Plum Beach

2015-06-05 Thread Shane Blodgett
My last post should have said on RISING tide not falling. Shane 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)

[nysbirds-l] Plum Beach

2015-06-05 Thread Shane Blodgett
My last post should have said on RISING tide not falling. Shane 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)

[nysbirds-l] Plum Beach/Franklin's NO

2015-06-04 Thread Shane Blodgett
4:30-7:30 at Plum on falling tide. No FRANKLIN'S despite there being 250+ LAGU. No Arctic Tern either despite there being 116 Commons. ;) Shane Blodgett Brooklyn Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Plum Beach/Franklin's NO

2015-06-04 Thread Shane Blodgett
4:30-7:30 at Plum on falling tide. No FRANKLIN'S despite there being 250+ LAGU. No Arctic Tern either despite there being 116 Commons. ;) Shane Blodgett Brooklyn Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] RUFF Staten Island YES

2015-05-17 Thread Shane Blodgett
RUFF continues on Staten Island as of 5:30 Sunday. Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY 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] RUFF Staten Island YES

2015-05-17 Thread Shane Blodgett
RUFF continues on Staten Island as of 5:30 Sunday. Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY 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] RUFF/Staten Island

2015-05-16 Thread Shane Blodgett
Seth Woolney ask me to post that he found a rough at the intersection of Chelsea Rd. and Bloomfield Avenue on Staten Island (Richmond County). This is in the NW corner of Staten Island and just a little north of River Road. Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] RUFF/Staten Island

2015-05-16 Thread Shane Blodgett
Seth Woolney ask me to post that he found a rough at the intersection of Chelsea Rd. and Bloomfield Avenue on Staten Island (Richmond County). This is in the NW corner of Staten Island and just a little north of River Road. Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] RUFF/Staten Island

2015-05-16 Thread Shane Blodgett
Seth Woolney ask me to post that he found a rough at the intersection of Chelsea Rd. and Bloomfield Avenue on Staten Island (Richmond County). This is in the NW corner of Staten Island and just a little north of River Road. Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] RUFF/Staten Island

2015-05-16 Thread Shane Blodgett
Seth Woolney ask me to post that he found a rough at the intersection of Chelsea Rd. and Bloomfield Avenue on Staten Island (Richmond County). This is in the NW corner of Staten Island and just a little north of River Road. Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Western Tanager photos

2015-05-12 Thread Shane Blodgett
Here is a link to the few photos I took of female Western Tanager in Prospect Park today. Not quality but good enough to i.d. Thanks Rob for first spotting the bird. https://picasaweb.google.com/aplomadoperegrine/WesternTanagerProspectParkMay122015?authuser=0=directlink Shane BlodgettBrooklyn

[nysbirds-l] Western Tanager/NO

2015-05-12 Thread Shane Blodgett
4 birders as of 1:45 had not relocated the WETA. 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)

[nysbirds-l] Western Tanager Brooklyn Prospect Park

2015-05-12 Thread Shane Blodgett
Rob Jett and I just found a female Westen Tanager at the Vale of Cashmere in Prospect Park Brooklyn (Kings County). Flew back up into heavy cover so trying to relocate. Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Western Tanager/NO

2015-05-12 Thread Shane Blodgett
4 birders as of 1:45 had not relocated the WETA. 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)

[nysbirds-l] Western Tanager Brooklyn Prospect Park

2015-05-12 Thread Shane Blodgett
Rob Jett and I just found a female Westen Tanager at the Vale of Cashmere in Prospect Park Brooklyn (Kings County). Flew back up into heavy cover so trying to relocate. Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Western Tanager photos

2015-05-12 Thread Shane Blodgett
Here is a link to the few photos I took of female Western Tanager in Prospect Park today. Not quality but good enough to i.d. Thanks Rob for first spotting the bird. https://picasaweb.google.com/aplomadoperegrine/WesternTanagerProspectParkMay122015?authuser=0feat=directlink Shane

Re: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn storm birding

2015-04-20 Thread Shane Blodgett
understanding of this species' rapidly changing status >> here. >> >> Shai Mitra >> Bay Shore >> >> From: bounce-119072825-3714...@list.cornell.edu >> [bounce-119072825-3714...@list.cornell.edu] on behalf of Shane

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn storm birding

2015-04-20 Thread Shane Blodgett
Hit send prematurely 6 LBBG breakdown was 3 adults 2 1st winter and 1 3rd winter Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn storm birding

2015-04-20 Thread Shane Blodgett
Strong southeast winds and rain usually bring some interesting things to Gravesend Bay and Floyd Bennett runways and this morning was no exception. Gravesend: ~150 Northern Gannet dive feeding with Verrazano as a backdrop- 1st winter Glaucous Gull female Black Scoter 7 Horned Grebe (getting

Re: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn storm birding

2015-04-20 Thread Shane Blodgett
...@list.cornell.edu [bounce-119072825-3714...@list.cornell.edu] on behalf of Shane Blodgett [shaneblodg...@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, April 20, 2015 10:51 AM To: nys birds Subject: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn storm birding Hit send prematurely 6 LBBG breakdown was 3 adults 2 1st winter and 1 3rd winter

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn storm birding

2015-04-20 Thread Shane Blodgett
Strong southeast winds and rain usually bring some interesting things to Gravesend Bay and Floyd Bennett runways and this morning was no exception. Gravesend: ~150 Northern Gannet dive feeding with Verrazano as a backdrop- 1st winter Glaucous Gull female Black Scoter 7 Horned Grebe (getting

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn storm birding

2015-04-20 Thread Shane Blodgett
Hit send prematurely 6 LBBG breakdown was 3 adults 2 1st winter and 1 3rd winter Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Caracara YES

2015-04-15 Thread Shane Blodgett
At 7:00 a.m. Caracara continues along entrance road (Roswin Lane) to Scott's Corner Golf Course on Route 208 in Montgomery NY. Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Caracara YES

2015-04-15 Thread Shane Blodgett
At 7:00 a.m. Caracara continues along entrance road (Roswin Lane) to Scott's Corner Golf Course on Route 208 in Montgomery NY. Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Request for used Skua guide

2015-03-27 Thread Shane Blodgett
Just wondering if anyone in the New York birding community might have an extra copy (or just one they are willing to part with) of Olsen and Laarson's 1997: Skuas and Jaegers: A Guide to the Skuas and Jaegers of the World Please respond directly to me. Thanks in advance, Shane Blodgett Brooklyn

[nysbirds-l] Request for used Skua guide

2015-03-27 Thread Shane Blodgett
Just wondering if anyone in the New York birding community might have an extra copy (or just one they are willing to part with) of Olsen and Laarson's 1997: Skuas and Jaegers: A Guide to the Skuas and Jaegers of the World Please respond directly to me. Thanks in advance, Shane Blodgett Brooklyn

[nysbirds-l] Yellow-legged HEGU

2015-03-24 Thread Shane Blodgett
Another example from Floyd Bennett Field/Brooklyn a couple of years ago: https://picasaweb.google.com/aplomadoperegrine/YellowLeggedHEGU Shane Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Yellow-legged HEGU

2015-03-24 Thread Shane Blodgett
Another example from Floyd Bennett Field/Brooklyn a couple of years ago: https://picasaweb.google.com/aplomadoperegrine/YellowLeggedHEGU Shane Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] MEGU Brooklyn NO

2015-03-20 Thread Shane Blodgett
Just as an FYI for anyone still hoping to see the MEGU in Brooklyn, I have looked at photos from the report from today and it was not the Mew Gull. I have put in many hours looking for the bird over the last 2-3 weeks and as of now the last definite sighting was on March 13 by Daniel Frazer.

[nysbirds-l] MEGU Brooklyn NO

2015-03-20 Thread Shane Blodgett
Just as an FYI for anyone still hoping to see the MEGU in Brooklyn, I have looked at photos from the report from today and it was not the Mew Gull. I have put in many hours looking for the bird over the last 2-3 weeks and as of now the last definite sighting was on March 13 by Daniel Frazer.

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull Brooklyn continues

2015-03-14 Thread Shane Blodgett
will depart soon though as RBGU seem to be massing to move. Thanks to Daniel for his coverage/reporting. Best regards, Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Mew Gull Brooklyn continues

2015-03-14 Thread Shane Blodgett
will depart soon though as RBGU seem to be massing to move. Thanks to Daniel for his coverage/reporting. Best regards, Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Barrow's/YES

2015-03-04 Thread Shane Blodgett
Barrows continues off Manhattan Beach at 9:20 still 500+ yards out. Shane 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] Brooklyn Barrow's/YES

2015-03-04 Thread Shane Blodgett
Barrows continues off Manhattan Beach at 9:20 still 500+ yards out. Shane 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] Brooklyn Barrow's Goldeneye et. al.

2015-03-03 Thread Shane Blodgett
Had a good day in Brooklyn (before the snow), capped off with the male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (BAGO) seen in Rockaway Inlet from Manhattan Beach Park between 2:15-2:45 p.m. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zTixGyKi8_-M.keyDKxMOSLxA The bird was associating with about 10-15 Common

[nysbirds-l] Barrow's Goldeneye/ Brooklyn

2015-03-03 Thread Shane Blodgett
Looking at a male BAGO in Rockaway Inlet just east of Manhattan Beach Park in Brooklyn (Kings). Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Barrow's Goldeneye/ Brooklyn

2015-03-03 Thread Shane Blodgett
Looking at a male BAGO in Rockaway Inlet just east of Manhattan Beach Park in Brooklyn (Kings). Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Barrow's Goldeneye et. al.

2015-03-03 Thread Shane Blodgett
Had a good day in Brooklyn (before the snow), capped off with the male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (BAGO) seen in Rockaway Inlet from Manhattan Beach Park between 2:15-2:45 p.m. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zTixGyKi8_-M.keyDKxMOSLxA The bird was associating with about 10-15 Common

[nysbirds-l] First winter MEW GULL Brooklyn-YES

2015-02-19 Thread Shane Blodgett
. This is my first sighting of the bird since February 1. As it has done before, after 5 minutes it took off toward the north over the Belt and then dropped down out of sight. Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] First winter MEW GULL Brooklyn-YES

2015-02-19 Thread Shane Blodgett
. This is my first sighting of the bird since February 1. As it has done before, after 5 minutes it took off toward the north over the Belt and then dropped down out of sight. Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Thick-Billed Murre Brooklyn (Kings County)

2015-02-12 Thread Shane Blodgett
Looking at a Thick-Billed Murre in Coney Island Creek about 50 yards off the Leonard Kaiser Park Pier I am standing on. Swimming towards the mouth of the creek and Gravesend Bay. Shane Blodgett Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Thick-Billed Murre Brooklyn (Kings County)

2015-02-12 Thread Shane Blodgett
Looking at a Thick-Billed Murre in Coney Island Creek about 50 yards off the Leonard Kaiser Park Pier I am standing on. Swimming towards the mouth of the creek and Gravesend Bay. Shane Blodgett Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] new COMMON/MEW photos

2015-02-09 Thread Shane Blodgett
Still trying to work out subspecies-input appreciated-plumage is a bit advanced actually for a first winter and I'm wondering if it is a delayed 2nd winter https://picasaweb.google.com/aplomadoperegrine/CommonMewGullVeteranSMemorialPierFeb92015?authuser=0=directlink Shane BlodgettBrooklyn NY --

[nysbirds-l] another COMMON/MEW Gull in Brooklyn

2015-02-09 Thread Shane Blodgett
There was a different first-winter Common/Mew (not certain of subspecies yet) roosting with ~ 400 RBGU and 1 BOGU on Veteran's Memorial Pier in Brooklyn (Kings County) this morning. First seen about 11:20 it was on the pier for about 10 minutes before taking off and flying (more like sailing in

[nysbirds-l] another COMMON/MEW Gull in Brooklyn

2015-02-09 Thread Shane Blodgett
There was a different first-winter Common/Mew (not certain of subspecies yet) roosting with ~ 400 RBGU and 1 BOGU on Veteran's Memorial Pier in Brooklyn (Kings County) this morning. First seen about 11:20 it was on the pier for about 10 minutes before taking off and flying (more like sailing in

[nysbirds-l] new COMMON/MEW photos

2015-02-09 Thread Shane Blodgett
Still trying to work out subspecies-input appreciated-plumage is a bit advanced actually for a first winter and I'm wondering if it is a delayed 2nd winter https://picasaweb.google.com/aplomadoperegrine/CommonMewGullVeteranSMemorialPierFeb92015?authuser=0feat=directlink Shane BlodgettBrooklyn NY

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