Re: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Nighthawk

West End 2, where the westbound road turns to go east. The median area inside, by the last tall pines. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Cindy Goldman Date: 09/01/2017 1:10 PM (GMT-05:00) To: NYSBIRDS , Steve Walter Subject

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Nighthawk

One perched on an open pine tree branch in the turnaround. Also, a Yellow-bellied Flycatcher around.  Steve Walter Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Flats 8/31

Marc for part of their grasspiper search - a part which only produced Killdeers. That took me to route 51 and close to Pine Meadow County Park. Being that close to one of my favorite butterfly spots, I opted to do that for a bit. That resulted in a White M Hairstreak, my first in Suffolk county in

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue 8/17

I've ever seen. The upperparts are pretty much black, putting thoughts of Peale's into my head. But it's not. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Status

ail to the refuge manager, who should be returning from his weekend tomorrow. Hopefully, I can hear something back soon. In the meantime, keep these issues in mind if you're planning a visit to the East Pond. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.

[nysbirds-l] Shearwaters: The Wreck Factor

n was that it may have been recovering or fighting its way back from a near shore encounter. I did not see healthy migrants, but didn't really expect that in today's clear conditions (even with the continuing wind). Steve Walter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBir

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses S.P. Sea Watching 6/18

made it to the archives yet. I know that when I looked this morning, it was obvious why I choose not to get the e-mails. I see a lot of reports of things like Yellow Warbler getting in the way of the reports I really need. Why? Okay, Steve, be nice, stop your rant right there.

[nysbirds-l] Black-necked Stilts @ Jones

Just saw 2 Black-necked Stilts flying south of the nature center at Jones Beach West End. Could have come from the ponds to the west. Landed due south of the SW corner of the lot. Way out. Not sure what's there, but maybe an inaccessible pond. Steve Walter Sent from my Verizon Wir

RE:[nysbirds-l] Summer Tanager Forest Park

he Yankees game. They're in Kansas City. The camera zoomed in on a Western Kingbird inside the stadium. It's not like the famous Sora in Chicago, but cool nonetheless. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http:/

RE:[nysbirds-l] Summer Tanager Forest Park

Female (new one? same one?) continuing with intermittent visits to the water hole. Rusty Blackbird still here, if you're big daying. Hopefully you're not, since there isn't much otherwise. Steve Walter Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone O

[nysbirds-l] Summer Tanager, Cunningham Park

A late day check of a water feature in Cunningham Park, Queens, yielded a couple of spurts of activity. The main highlight was a red adult male Summer Tanager. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Summer Tanager Forest Park

High up around waterhole. Orange colored bird, so different than previous one. Steve Walter Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Bicknell's Thrush in Alley Pond Park

Kentucky Warbler had been, or underneath where the Scarlet Tanagers may soon be nesting (by trail intersection) (male was calling (not singing) emphatically). Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.c

[nysbirds-l] Louisiana Waterthrush, Forest Park, Queens

Currently at waterhole. Also Rusty Blackbirds. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.

[nysbirds-l] Rough-legged, Prothonotary - Jones Inlet area

the sidewalk. A couple of times it flew outside the preserve, once spending a couple of minutes on the sidewalk and once giving people a scare, as it nearly flew into traffic. These crazy Prothonotarys. No Blue Grosbeak at Jones. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] Blue-Winged Teal, Alley Park

tform. That was until an approaching noisy family scared them downstream (to the south). Tide was low, which is an important consideration at this site (use Willet's or King's Point table). And that goes for fiddler crabs too, which were making an appearance. Now that's a FOS! S

Re:[nysbirds-l] Yellow-breasted Chat at JBWR

you're supposed to report. Steve Walter Bayside, NY Update: the bird is moving south along the west edge of the parking lot at the edge of the woods, towards the visitor center On Sat, Apr 8, 2017 at 9:10 AM Tod Winston mailto:twins...@nycaudubon.org> > wrote: >

RE: [nysbirds-l] Red-tailed Hawk subspecies and eBird reporting them

ies (Northern Red-tailed Hawks). Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- 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-arch

[nysbirds-l] Cackling Goose, Nassau

s once the most reliable local spot for longspurs), and 5 Killdeer. It's tempting to think that the Killdeer are a sign of northbound migration, but I'd feel better about that two weeks from now. Hempstead Lake had about 38 Common Mergansers on it, in pockets of open water. Steve

[nysbirds-l] Black Vulture in Cutchogue

com/ . By the way, 365 is not my record for one bird. I recall 366 as the number I took of a Red Phalarope at Shinnecock a few years ago. Had I known I was that close. But I don't know if that's my record anyway. Too silly a thing to commit to memory. Steve Walter Bayside,

[nysbirds-l] Black-headed Gull

Just flew in to Camaans. No need to sweat it for the count. Steve W. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscr

[nysbirds-l] Camaan's Pond

uld not be a bad haul for a CBC from one little spot. For anyone interested - a lot of people got their own pictures today - I've posted one of mine at http://stevewalternature.com/ . Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbir

RE: [nysbirds-l] Bronx-Westchester CBC results

[mailto:l...@sunydutchess.edu] Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 5:35 PM To: Steve Walter ; Michael Bochnik Cc: nysbird...@list.cornell.edu Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Bronx-Westchester CBC results Mike & Steve When was this huge assemblage of Scoters seen? By "off City Island,"

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bronx-Westchester CBC results

Michael, The scoter counts off City Island are 1200 Surf, 40 White-winged, and 20 Black. It sounds like it got transcribed incorrectly somewhere along the way. Steve -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Western Tanager in Queens

later. What isn't the reason for waiting - and shouldn't be - is keeping it secret in order to spring it at the compilation. In this age of instant communication front the field, I hope no one does that anymore. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.North

[nysbirds-l] Red Crossbills at Jones Beach

ery clearly Cooper's. But - are all the references to the same bird? It's funny how many different looking branches this "one" bird is sitting on in the pictures I've seen. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWEL

[nysbirds-l] Red Cross bills at Jones

6 at turnaround currently. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Hawk Watch

Gannets, today's by Red-throated Loons (although a fair number yesterday). The scoter flocks have been Blacks, but a single Surf moved by today. There were two Forster's Terns today, heading east. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http:

[nysbirds-l] Another option to the drivel

arity list (hey, we'll take one anytime on Long Island). Meetings and other announcements? Discussions about various topics, such as migration? I remember one person telling me he'd like to see more of that. I can't say I disagree. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] Orange-crowned Warbler, Alley Pond Park

't seem to know that its kind tends to be secretive and difficult to photograph. To meet my obligatory periodic web update, I've posted a picture at http://stevewalternature.com/ . Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding

[nysbirds-l] East Pond Baird's Sandpiper

ver one of the channels, into the next marsh. Shorebird numbers were low for all but four species for most of the time I was there, with a several species counted on one finger. It was a bit better with the rising tide concentrating them, with counts of 45 Red Knots and 15 Western Wi

[nysbirds-l] East Pond Notes

nice pictures over the years of various shorebirds that liked poking around it. That was before Sandy. For now, it's worth keeping an eye on if you have an interest in butterflies. I came up with a Salt Marsh Skipper. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue 7/16

ng would appear on the rising tide, by hey, even the mythical person that does this rising tide magic didn't appear. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.

[nysbirds-l] Fall Out, at the beach

d some pictures to prove I saw something at http://stevewalternature.com/ . On a different note - I don't know if this will be posted, so I'll mention that I got a second hand report of a brief visit to the Forest Park waterhole by a Prothonotary Warbler this morning. Steve Walter Bays

RE: [nysbirds-l] quesiton: has the Upland S been seen today (5-8-16)

I just got all this e-mail in the last few minutes. I periodically experience long delays in getting posts*. Do other people have that problem? That might explain why someone would need to ask for updates that have already been posted. Steve Walter *that’s sometimes a good thing

[nysbirds-l] Upland Sandpiper Pix

I posted a couple of pictures of the Upland Sandpiper at my web site http://stevewalternature.com/ . Also, Glossy Ibis - NO. Because I didn't try. Was I supposed to? Glossy Ibis being reported and chased like some rarity? What the heck, it led to a Patagonia effect, so thanks guys. Steve W

RE: [nysbirds-l] Central Park geese

reliable). Isn’t waterfowl identification fun? I got to get back to identifying the duck that appears at 2:31 of the Katrina & the Waves – Walking on Sunshine video. Steve Walter http://stevewalternature.com/ From: bounce-120268436-8873...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bo

RE: [nysbirds-l] Gr. White-fronted Goose - Queens

Canada and Cackling split (the biological, not taxonomical one) is thought to have occurred a million years ago. Hmm. Homo sapiens and Homo neanderthalensis had a more recent common ancestor. Steve Walter Bayside, NY From: bounce-120188407-8873...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce

[nysbirds-l] More from the Black Dirt

he Wallkill NWR Liberty loop parking lot, an adult and two immatures. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm AR

[nysbirds-l] Queens Cackling Geese Revisited

the combination of the cold limiting human disturbance and the snow limiting available feeding ground. If I kept such a list, then Clay-colored Sparrow, Lark sparrow, and Pine Warbler would be new for my list of species photographed with snow in the picture. Steve Walter Bayside, NY

RE: [nysbirds-l] Dark morph redtail

I got to see a couple of Steve's pictures, and consulted with Jerry Ligouri. This is a rufous morph of the subspecies calurus -- Western Red-tailed Hawk. Anyone get pictures of the one in Staten Island or see it again? Steve Walter -Original Message- From: bounce-120032476

[nysbirds-l] Queens Nashville Warbler

st as far as the street. Today, it may have been associating with Juncos (where have we heard that before?). Steve Walter Bayside NY http://stevewalternature.com/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

RE: [nysbirds-l] Queens spizella sparrow

t. The address is http://stevewalternature.com/steve/sparrows.htm . The pictures to look at are labeled Las Cienagas 07, 08, and 09. Steve Walter From: bounce-120005318-8873...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-120005318-8873...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of David Klauber Sent: Monday

RE: [nysbirds-l] More Gulls

I was unlucky on Friday the 13th with other obligations. And then the great disappearing act of the 14th. I vowed to go to the ends of the earth to get Franklin's pictures. Fortunately, it won't come to that. I visited a flooded agricultural field in Cutler, Florida today, where up to 6 we

RE: [nysbirds-l] Cackling Geese - Queens

previously see that they occasionally fly out to the bay. I'm still flabbergasted by the numbers of American Coots. Was I at STA-5? Good luck counting them, Eric. Steve Walter Bayside, NY From: bounce-119962414-8873...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-119962414-8873...@list.cornell.edu]

RE: [nysbirds-l] Cackling Geese - Queens

Cackling Geese YES. 11:30.  Always wanted to do that. S Walter Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: 1birdsblog...@gmail.com Date: 12/06/2015 9:21 AM (GMT-05:00) To: New York , Nyc ebirds Subject: [nysbirds-l] Cackling Geese - Qu

[nysbirds-l] western Fly Pic; Queens Notes

ow, the best I can do is a run of the mill rarity -- which means not really rare at all. An uncommon-ty? The most recent is an Orange-crowned Warbler at Douglaston Marsh Saturday. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.Nort

[nysbirds-l] Inland Flight, Too

he one keeping count. And that's with a much smaller window of time than the morning coastal flights. As for hawks, it was noteworthy for being better than your average Golden Eagle day for east of the Hudson. Quaker Ridge (Greenwich) recorded 5 and Chestnut Ridge (Butler Sanctuary, Westch

[nysbirds-l] OC Warbler in Queens; Teal Talk

ood's comments apply to this one. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-a

RE: [nysbirds-l] Clay-colored Sparrow, Queens

ask, butterflies were limited to Cabbage Whites and an Orange Sulphur that seems to have escaped a Phoebe foray. Steve Walter From: bounce-119800776-8873...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-119800776-8873...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Steve Walter Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2015 1:46 PM

[nysbirds-l] Clay-colored Sparrow, Queens

many Chipping or Savannah or any other sparrows. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- 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] Lark Sparrow at WE2 - 2 of them

So far.today a Lark at Coast Guard hedgerow and a Clay - colored at West End 2 middle exit. Loads of birds around, but a lot of select few species. Steve Walter Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Pat Palladino Date: 10/14/2015 6:13

[nysbirds-l] Queens Bobwhites

To throw in a non-bird note, as some do find them of interest, I came across a Common Sootywing (butterfly) at Alley Marsh. This is my first October record (and maybe a first overall in New York?). They usually die off after the first few days of September. This one actually looked freshly

[nysbirds-l] Alley Pond Area News

the documents. A lot of interesting stuff contained within regarding the history, surveys of, and management ideas for the Alley Pond area. http://www.nycgovparks.org/download/nycdpr-exec-summary-alley-creek-plan-201 5.pdf http://www.nycgovparks.org/download/nycdpr-alley-creek-watershed

[nysbirds-l] Cape May Warbler at Jones Beach

have no interest in insects, there is one insect at Jones that has an interest in you. And I think it's getting more plentiful by the day (although not epidemic at this point). Finally, I wish I had had a flag football game to go to today. But no, I had to go home and watch the Jets.

RE: [nysbirds-l] CT Zone-tailed Hawk sighting today

>From the Kiptopeke Hawkwatch (tip of Virginia's Eastern Shore) report today: The highlight of the day was the Zone-tailed Hawk that passed low over the platform at 315 pm this afternoon and offered fantastic views for everyone on the platform. This is without a doubt the same bird seen earlier

Re: [nysbirds-l] NY: Connecticut Warbler @ Trinity Church

Weren't those birds at Robert Moses? What's the status there? Steve Walter Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Anders Peltomaa Date: 09/23/2015 9:50 AM (GMT-05:00) To: David Klauber Cc: NY Birds Subject: Re: [nysb

[nysbirds-l] Banded Little Blue Heron at JBWR

algae mat. Least Sandpipers were numerous and they now outnumber Semis. I spent time working on techniques for identifying lone tweener Yellowlegs. This one works - wait for one of the other species to cross paths with it. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.No

RE: [nysbirds-l] Mystery shorebird at JBWR East Pond 9-6-2015

billed Dowitcher - that's what it's come to. At least it associated with the Stilt, providing opportunities for comparison pictures. A few Westerns are still around. So the variety could (and has been) worse. Still a Gull-billed Tern around. Getting late for that, it seems to me.

[nysbirds-l] Marlbed Godwits at JBWR

a by-product of the cold front. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- 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-ar

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue 8/26

able to decipher it. The invisible pterosaur was also around. That's my story to explain the periodic frantic flying off of the terns and shorebirds, when there is no visible threat. Alas, the 800 pictures don't include it. Also, 7 Mute Swans came by....bet you wanted th

[nysbirds-l] Jamiaca Bay Today

27;ll save the fence for another day. Ah, feels so good to be going to Jamaica Bay again. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfi

RE: [nysbirds-l] Shorebird ID dilemma

breeding grounds. Steve Walter Bayside, NY From: bounce-119458604-8873...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-119458604-8873...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Angus Wilson Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2015 10:42 PM To: NYSBIRDS-L Cc: Arie Gilbert Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Shorebird ID dilemma

[nysbirds-l] Red Phalarope Picture and Notes

ocated at about 4:30. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- 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/ny

[nysbirds-l] Cory's Shearwaters / White-faced Ibis

is a good light direction. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- 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.c

RE: [nysbirds-l] Arctic Tern search

igh high even at low tide). This has been the subject of a heated discussion here before, but I think most would agree that you have to know your way around there for safest navigation. Steve Walter From: bounce-119373373-8873...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-119373373-8873...@list.

RE: [nysbirds-l] Bar Tailed Godwit at Jamaica Bay?

Just bad news. From: bounce-119296954-8873...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-119296954-8873...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Robert Lewis Sent: Sunday, May 17, 2015 4:07 PM To: nysbirds-L@cornell.edu; EBirds NYC Subject: [nysbirds-l] Bar Tailed Godwit at Jamaica Bay? Any news today, Sunda

RE: [nysbirds-l] Western Tanager Jones Beach

Hook Mountain April 18. Quite unusual, but the second of the season there (in sporadic coverage) -- an interesting epilogue to the winter irruption. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

RE: [nysbirds-l] Crested Caracara

paring the innards and getting its good side (http://www.stevewalternature.com/) . My other, more serious, observation was the oddity of seeing a caracara hiding out in a wood lot. But then it's a long way from the Florida prairies. Steve Walter Bayside, NY A link for the younger

[nysbirds-l] Swallow-tailed Kite - almost NY

right on the Belt Parkway) and quickly found the continuing Glaucous Gull flying around. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConf

RE: [nysbirds-l] Croton point park -- BT grackle?

I was in an uploading mood tonight. This includes a picture of the Yellow-throated Warbler at Valley Stream, and Larry's Boat-tailed Grackle on his behalf (link below the warbler picture). Steve Walter Bayside, NY http://www.stevewalternature.com/ -Original Message- From: b

RE: [nysbirds-l] Mew Gull Brooklyn continues

Glaucous Gull here now, and continuing Iceland near Kohls. Still no Mew for me. S.Walter Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Shane Blodgett Date:03/14/2015 9:39 AM (GMT-05:00) To: nysbirds-L@cornell.edu Subject: [nysbirds-l] Mew Gull Bro

[nysbirds-l] Barrow's Goldeneye Pic

bored with the color morph breakdowns. I found it more interesting that these were an adult male, an adult female, and an immature - but for the record, all light morphs. Also of interest, was a Great Horned Owl found by Ron Bourqe (or found by crows for Ron) - always noteworthy along the shore.

RE: [nysbirds-l] Barrier beach Rough-legged Hawks

le of Red-tails from Tobay to Oak Beach, so a close look at the Buteos is warranted if you're counting as you drive. One additional note of interest was the presence of two Ipswich Sparrows (with other Savannahs) near the entrance to Captree, below the sign for "boat trailers l

RE: [nysbirds-l] Bohemian Waxwing

That made it easy and we were able to see where it flew down to. If down low among the bushes - and not along the edge - it could easily go undetected. A gray bird in a gray background, as the picture will show. Steve Walter From: bounce-118820842-8873...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:b

[nysbirds-l] Rough-leggeds at West End Too

I saw at 1:00 on the northeast side of the southernmost bridge could have been that same dark morph bird. Steve Walter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirdin

RE: [nysbirds-l] Seaford Crested Caracara Photos

o places". The reply I got was "Well, they never used to be there". So, put two and two together. Steve Walter From: bounce-118757363-8873...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-118757363-8873...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of leormand . Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2015 6:22 P

[nysbirds-l] Iceland Gull at Jones Beach

thers. Since I've done Iceland Gull pictorials in the past, I'm not ready to post this one at this time. I might still, if there's interest. Steve Walter Queens, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding

RE: [nysbirds-l] House Sparrow at my feeder

though the chestnut area of the head appears a bit wider than normal. Other than the odd plumage, it also caught my attention that no other house sparrows were with it. Steve Walter Bayside, NY From: bounce-118712624-8873...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-118712624-8873...@list.corne

RE:[nysbirds-l] [nysbirds-] Couch's Kingbird

Jane location, which seemed to be a better possibility for getting low shots than Hudson, Bleecker, & Bank. Steve Walter Bayside, NY From: bounce-118658505-8873...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-118658505-8873...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Steve Walter Sent: Saturday, December 27, 2

Re:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] Couch'Kingbird -YES

Now at Washington and jane. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: iwarsha...@aol.com Date:12/27/2014 8:35 AM (GMT-05:00) To: ebirdsnyc-nore...@yahoogroups.com,nysbirds-l@cornell.edu Cc: ebirds...@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re:[nysbirds-l] [ebi

[nysbirds-l] Common Ground-Dove. Yes

Was feeding in WE 2 parking lot, northeast end, a little while ago. Steve Walter Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: bird...@comcast.net Date:11/27/2014 10:26 AM (GMT-05:00) To: NYSBirds Subject: [nysbirds-l] Common Ground-Dove. NO No

Re: [nysbirds-l] Common Ground Dove Jones Beach West End

Being seen now where last reported yesterday.   SW Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: John Zucker Date:11/09/2014 9:53 AM (GMT-05:00) To: nysbirds-l Cc: Steve Walter Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Common Ground Dove Jones Beach West End

Re: [nysbirds-l] Common Ground Dove Jones Beach West End

The latter, so far. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: John Zucker Date:11/09/2014 9:53 AM (GMT-05:00) To: nysbirds-l Cc: Steve Walter Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Common Ground Dove Jones Beach West End Has the dove been seen this

RE: [nysbirds-l] Common Ground Dove Jones Beach West End

es that I posted on the Recent Work page of the web site. See what you think. Ironically, I checked the date on which I photographed the adult Gambel's in the same area in 2005. Yep, November 8. A picture of that bird is on my Sparrows of the West gallery. Steve Walter Bayside,

[nysbirds-l] Eagles and Ravens

below the bluffs, though not ruling that out). I was not aware of this being done by Common Ravens, but I can see it considering their lineage. The real surprise to me is that there could be that many around in that general area. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] What's in the Bird Seed Lately?

. It sure don't look shiny or bronzed, but it'll have to pass for an interesting cowbird until one of those shows up. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES h

[nysbirds-l] Coastal Fallout

Just want to get the word out that Jones Beach and the coast are loaded with birds this morning. Good variety. Steve Walter Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Shaibal Mitra Date:10/09/2014 1:09 PM (GMT-05:00) To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu

[nysbirds-l] Shorebirding in the Pine Barrens (?)

n him. And this is a species that is seldom seen landing on anything. You can't make this stuff up. If anyone is interested in seeing the Mottled Darner on Karlo, the picture is on my web site (http://www.stevewalternature.com/ , click the Dragonfly tab). Steve Walter Bayside, NY --

RE: [nysbirds-l] Two Buff-breasted Sandpipers Jamaica Bay

e some turnover going on. Throw in the six seen last Saturday (and perhaps the ones that have stopped off at Plum Beach), it's been a migration through the Jamaica Bay area the likes of which we haven't seen in many years -- if I'm right about all this. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -

[nysbirds-l] Piping Plover on the East Pond

. However, a picture of a definite Long-billed Dowitcher, seen today, was sent to me. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeCo

RE: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Active Day

orrow. Look south of Dead Man's Cove (or anywhere else dowitchers might gather). Steve From: bounce-117807270-8873...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-117807270-8873...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Steve Walter Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2014 7:37 PM To: nysbirds-l Subject: [nysbirds-l] J

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Active Day

also put in an appearance. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- 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@co

RE: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Hudsonian Godwit: yes

Golden Plover just found at south end, where a Baird's has been. Steve Walter Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Karen Fung Date:08/31/2014 11:29 AM (GMT-05:00) To: nysbirds-L@cornell.edu,eBirdsNYC Subject: [nysbirds-l] Jamaic

[nysbirds-l] Chat at Jones Beach

Yellow - breasted Chat in the hedgerow adjacent to the coast guard station at about 7:30. East end of the hedgerow. Not showing itself much, though. Not a whole lot else on migrants. Steve Walter Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

RE: [nysbirds-l] Avocet continues on the East Pond @ JBWR

of the island. STILT and PECTORAL SANDPIPERS were 2 each, at least. Steve Walter Bayside, NY From: bounce-117682158-8873...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-117682158-8873...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Andrew Baksh Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2014 9:59 AM To: nysbirds-l Cc: Nyc ebirds

RE: [nysbirds-l] STILTS, PEC + continue @ JBWR East Pond

a male, so no obvious bill. But close inspection revealed some chevrons along the flanks and a hint of rufous still present on the back. Steve Walter From: bounce-117665388-8873...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-117665388-8873...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Andrew Baksh Sent: Sunday

RE: [nysbirds-l] Shorebird update

obviously there was a post DDT low point for them). Then perhaps there are effects of Sandy that we can't see. I discussed these issues with people on the pond last year and opined that it seemed to me that individual birds weren't staying as long. If so, that certainly contributes t

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue 7/22

SANDPIPER (seen by Justin) headlining the rest of the 17 species of shorebirds. Before heading out to the flats, I counted at least 5 LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS along the surf within fairly short distance of the deck. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Streptopelia Dove in Queens

bly should mention that they keep live animals inside, although I don't recall doves of any kind. Something to check into when they're open. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.co

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