Re: [nysbirds-l] Brown Booby is deceased

Sad to hear, and unfortunately not surprising based on her behavior yesterday. Is there any chance that the body can be collected safely? Going to a museum or research center would be the best possible end to her story at this point. If the roping for the colony and the nesting birds are

Re: [nysbirds-l] Brown Booby is deceased

Sad to hear, and unfortunately not surprising based on her behavior yesterday. Is there any chance that the body can be collected safely? Going to a museum or research center would be the best possible end to her story at this point. If the roping for the colony and the nesting birds are

[nysbirds-l] Black-necked Stilts at Jones Beach - YES

Both birds are still present at the south end of the swale. Cheers! -Tim H -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Black-necked Stilts at Jones Beach - YES

Both birds are still present at the south end of the swale. Cheers! -Tim H -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Arctic Tern at Nickerson

Loafing in front of the easternmost colony. Adult bird, with some dark smudging on the "shoulders"/bend in the wing. Roseates present as well. Cheers! -Tim H -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Arctic Tern at Nickerson

Loafing in front of the easternmost colony. Adult bird, with some dark smudging on the "shoulders"/bend in the wing. Roseates present as well. Cheers! -Tim H -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Tricolored Heron, Cattle Egret - Cow Meadow

The Cattle Egret continues on the lawn at Cow Meadow Park. A Tricolored Heron is roosting among the egrets and night-herons around the pond. All Glossy Ibis were thoroughly inspected. Off to do some seawatching. Cheers! -Tim H -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Tricolored Heron, Cattle Egret - Cow Meadow

The Cattle Egret continues on the lawn at Cow Meadow Park. A Tricolored Heron is roosting among the egrets and night-herons around the pond. All Glossy Ibis were thoroughly inspected. Off to do some seawatching. Cheers! -Tim H -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Least Bittern, JBWR, Queens, from Tim Healy

il.com> wrote: > > Tim Healy asks me to report a singing Least Bittern by Big John's Pond, > message came at 9:30am today. > > Donna Schulman > --- > Donna L. Schulman > Forest Hills, NY + North Brunswick, NJ > queensgir...@gmail

Re: [nysbirds-l] Least Bittern, JBWR, Queens, from Tim Healy

not be harassed with playback. This individual is quite close to the trail, and readily audible as it is. We heard it as we were walking out, and were even able to get quiet phone recordings. Good luck if you go for it. Cheers! -Tim H > On Jun 3, 2017, at 9:45 AM, Donna Schulman wrote: > >

[nysbirds-l] White-faced Ibis - Cow Meadow, Cattle Egret YES

After striking out on the West End stilts, Miriam and I went to Cow Meadow to try our luck. In my haste to locate the Cattle Egret, I largely passed over two ibis sitting among the night-herons, carefully the checking the face of the closest one and glancing at the other preening bird. They

[nysbirds-l] White-faced Ibis - Cow Meadow, Cattle Egret YES

After striking out on the West End stilts, Miriam and I went to Cow Meadow to try our luck. In my haste to locate the Cattle Egret, I largely passed over two ibis sitting among the night-herons, carefully the checking the face of the closest one and glancing at the other preening bird. They

[nysbirds-l] Summer Tanager, Valley Stream State Park

Didn't get out birding today until later this afternoon, but activity levels were still high. I discovered a female Summer Tanager in the flowering trees around the northernmost comfort station in Valley Stream State Park at around 4:40. She was very vocal, making short, chattering calls that

[nysbirds-l] Summer Tanager, Valley Stream State Park

Didn't get out birding today until later this afternoon, but activity levels were still high. I discovered a female Summer Tanager in the flowering trees around the northernmost comfort station in Valley Stream State Park at around 4:40. She was very vocal, making short, chattering calls that

[nysbirds-l] Ross's Goose, Hendrickson Park, Valley Stream, Nassau

He's done it again, folks. Papa Healy just sent me photos of a Ross's Goose seen on the lake at Hendrickson Park during his morning bike ride. As with the Pink-foot discovery, I am unavoidably detained after work today until after dark. Hopefully it sticks around for people to see...note that

[nysbirds-l] Ross's Goose, Hendrickson Park, Valley Stream, Nassau

He's done it again, folks. Papa Healy just sent me photos of a Ross's Goose seen on the lake at Hendrickson Park during his morning bike ride. As with the Pink-foot discovery, I am unavoidably detained after work today until after dark. Hopefully it sticks around for people to see...note that

[nysbirds-l] Survivor: Lincoln's Sparrow edition, Bryant Park

Against all odds, the Lincoln's Sparrow continues in Bryant Park, having survived the winter in NYC. I spotted the little tough guy hopping around the edge of the northeastern daffodil plot. Several Song Sparrows on the lawn were the only non-European-city-birds observed but I passed through

[nysbirds-l] Survivor: Lincoln's Sparrow edition, Bryant Park

Against all odds, the Lincoln's Sparrow continues in Bryant Park, having survived the winter in NYC. I spotted the little tough guy hopping around the edge of the northeastern daffodil plot. Several Song Sparrows on the lawn were the only non-European-city-birds observed but I passed through

[nysbirds-l] Oak Beach Eared Grebe - YES

The Eared Grebe is currently in view, foraging close to shore. Visible west of the main entrance and lot, just beyond the first point of rocks west of the gravelly area with the blue portable toilet. Small, distant flock of goldeneye present but no sign of the Barrow's when I scanned. Also

[nysbirds-l] Oak Beach Eared Grebe - YES

The Eared Grebe is currently in view, foraging close to shore. Visible west of the main entrance and lot, just beyond the first point of rocks west of the gravelly area with the blue portable toilet. Small, distant flock of goldeneye present but no sign of the Barrow's when I scanned. Also

[nysbirds-l] Hendrickson Park update, RHWO yes, geese no

If any folks are interested for year listing purposes, photography, or general bird enjoyment in the chilly doldrums of March, the Red-headed Woodpecker continues at Hendrickson Park in Valley Stream. It is approaching full adult plumage, with a more-red-than-not head developing that crushed

[nysbirds-l] Hendrickson Park update, RHWO yes, geese no

If any folks are interested for year listing purposes, photography, or general bird enjoyment in the chilly doldrums of March, the Red-headed Woodpecker continues at Hendrickson Park in Valley Stream. It is approaching full adult plumage, with a more-red-than-not head developing that crushed

Re: [nysbirds-l] FW: Great Gray Owl at Robert Moses State Park, Massena

For what it is worth, there is an eBird report from yesterday, Monday the 27th, reporting a single Great Gray in the same general area at 5:15. This was apparently after 10 hours on site searching. http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S34858471 Cheers! -Tim H > On Feb 28, 2017, at 7:42 PM,

Re: [nysbirds-l] FW: Great Gray Owl at Robert Moses State Park, Massena

For what it is worth, there is an eBird report from yesterday, Monday the 27th, reporting a single Great Gray in the same general area at 5:15. This was apparently after 10 hours on site searching. http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S34858471 Cheers! -Tim H > On Feb 28, 2017, at 7:42 PM,

[nysbirds-l] Additional South Shore birds

The American Bittern at JFK Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary continues. It flushed from a channel away from the lot and flew towards the roadside marsh. Jones had a nice spread of expected winter species, including three Razorbills off the end of the jetty. I caught up with Harlequin Ducks at Point

[nysbirds-l] Additional South Shore birds

The American Bittern at JFK Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary continues. It flushed from a channel away from the lot and flew towards the roadside marsh. Jones had a nice spread of expected winter species, including three Razorbills off the end of the jetty. I caught up with Harlequin Ducks at Point

[nysbirds-l] Oak Beach Barrow's Goldeneye - Yes

The female Barrow's Goldeneye continues near the Sore Thumb with her Common cousins. No eiders in sight and no grebes other than a lone Horned. A nice consolation prize was the chance to record vocalizing Red-throated Loons. I'd never heard them call before, even when I've seen individuals in

[nysbirds-l] Oak Beach Barrow's Goldeneye - Yes

The female Barrow's Goldeneye continues near the Sore Thumb with her Common cousins. No eiders in sight and no grebes other than a lone Horned. A nice consolation prize was the chance to record vocalizing Red-throated Loons. I'd never heard them call before, even when I've seen individuals in

[nysbirds-l] Long Island Woodcocks

The strange shorebirds of the forest are starting to ramp up their breeding displays. I witnessed multiple males peenting and sky dancing yesterday evening in Great River and early this morning in Woodbury. Territorial disputes took place at both locations, featuring vocalizations I'd never

[nysbirds-l] Long Island Woodcocks

The strange shorebirds of the forest are starting to ramp up their breeding displays. I witnessed multiple males peenting and sky dancing yesterday evening in Great River and early this morning in Woodbury. Territorial disputes took place at both locations, featuring vocalizations I'd never

[nysbirds-l] Hendrickson: Pink-foot, Cackling, RH Woodpecker...and Ross's?!

I was feeling pretty good about myself for getting all three of Hendrickson's long-staying rarities. Then I bumped into Sue and Rick, who showed me a picture of a Ross's Goose sitting on frozen lake with the rest of the waterfowl from only about an hour before I arrived. Looks like the park's

[nysbirds-l] Hendrickson: Pink-foot, Cackling, RH Woodpecker...and Ross's?!

I was feeling pretty good about myself for getting all three of Hendrickson's long-staying rarities. Then I bumped into Sue and Rick, who showed me a picture of a Ross's Goose sitting on frozen lake with the rest of the waterfowl from only about an hour before I arrived. Looks like the park's

[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose, Belmont Lake

The continuing Barnacle Goose is snoozing on the ice with the Canadas now. No obvious white birds on view, looking and listening for Greater White-front now that some of the geese are waking up. Cheers! -Tim H -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose, Belmont Lake

The continuing Barnacle Goose is snoozing on the ice with the Canadas now. No obvious white birds on view, looking and listening for Greater White-front now that some of the geese are waking up. Cheers! -Tim H -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Hendrickson - RH Woodpecker YES, Geese NO

Addendum to my previous update about he continuing BHGU and ROGO: the Red-headed Woodpecker at Valley Stream's Hendrickson Park is still present in the same spot. The Pink-footed and Cackling Geese were not seen during the time I was there. Hope everyone has a merry weekend. Cheers! -Tim H --

[nysbirds-l] Hendrickson - RH Woodpecker YES, Geese NO

Addendum to my previous update about he continuing BHGU and ROGO: the Red-headed Woodpecker at Valley Stream's Hendrickson Park is still present in the same spot. The Pink-footed and Cackling Geese were not seen during the time I was there. Hope everyone has a merry weekend. Cheers! -Tim H --

Re: [nysbirds-l] Updates on RMSP Ross's Geese?

I had a single Ross's Goose with 14 Canadas at the roundabout round about an hour ago. I only stayed for 10 minutes and got good car views of the loner in the rain. Second bird was absent. The Cammans Pond Black-headed Gull was also present and conducive to car-birding. I'm currently at

Re: [nysbirds-l] Updates on RMSP Ross's Geese?

I had a single Ross's Goose with 14 Canadas at the roundabout round about an hour ago. I only stayed for 10 minutes and got good car views of the loner in the rain. Second bird was absent. The Cammans Pond Black-headed Gull was also present and conducive to car-birding. I'm currently at

Re: [nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] Inwood Hill Pk Empid (Manhattan) - notes from Saturday's sighting

ted, may not be a safe > assumption. > > >> On Sun, Dec 11, 2016 at 10:06 AM Tim Healy <tp...@cornell.edu> wrote: >> I'm getting some serious déjà vu here. Originally reported at Yellow-belly, >> suspicions based on time of year led to more observation, evide

Re: [nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] Inwood Hill Pk Empid (Manhattan) - notes from Saturday's sighting

> assumption. > > >> On Sun, Dec 11, 2016 at 10:06 AM Tim Healy wrote: >> I'm getting some serious déjà vu here. Originally reported at Yellow-belly, >> suspicions based on time of year led to more observation, evidence mounts >> for one of the two "Westerns

Re: [nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] Inwood Hill Pk Empid (Manhattan) - notes from Saturday's sighting

I'm getting some serious déjà vu here. Originally reported at Yellow-belly, suspicions based on time of year led to more observation, evidence mounts for one of the two "Westerns," and then it's all hands on deck to figure out which. I recall last fall's bird allegedly responded vigorously to

Re: [nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] Inwood Hill Pk Empid (Manhattan) - notes from Saturday's sighting

I'm getting some serious déjà vu here. Originally reported at Yellow-belly, suspicions based on time of year led to more observation, evidence mounts for one of the two "Westerns," and then it's all hands on deck to figure out which. I recall last fall's bird allegedly responded vigorously to

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cave swallow Nassau county

Bird confirmed as a Cave Swallow and showing nicely at the described location: Fireman's Park. Cheers! -Tim H > On Dec 3, 2016, at 10:59 AM, Dennis Hrehowsik > wrote: > > Bobbi Manian, Kristin Costello and I obs a tawny rumped swallow in the vacant > lot south of

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cave swallow Nassau county

Bird confirmed as a Cave Swallow and showing nicely at the described location: Fireman's Park. Cheers! -Tim H > On Dec 3, 2016, at 10:59 AM, Dennis Hrehowsik > wrote: > > Bobbi Manian, Kristin Costello and I obs a tawny rumped swallow in the vacant > lot south of the point lookout ball

[nysbirds-l] Ash-throated Flycatcher, Glaucous Gull, late migrants, and a whale of a feeding frenzy

I got a "late" start today, arriving at Jones Beach at around 9:20. Highlights included continuing flocks of gannets on the move, a Fox Sparrow, and some raptor activity. Hempstead Lake hosted a cooperative late Blue-headed Vireo, which I closely examined to rule out the possibility of similar

[nysbirds-l] Ash-throated Flycatcher, Glaucous Gull, late migrants, and a whale of a feeding frenzy

I got a "late" start today, arriving at Jones Beach at around 9:20. Highlights included continuing flocks of gannets on the move, a Fox Sparrow, and some raptor activity. Hempstead Lake hosted a cooperative late Blue-headed Vireo, which I closely examined to rule out the possibility of similar

[nysbirds-l] Socrates Sculpture Park Surprise

Currently wrapping up a field trip for some of my students that I helped lead. A calling Eastern Bluebird heard from the treetops in Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens, was an exceedingly pleasant surprise. Next most uncommon species are a Downy Woodpecker and some mockingbirds. Gotta enjoy the

[nysbirds-l] Socrates Sculpture Park Surprise

Currently wrapping up a field trip for some of my students that I helped lead. A calling Eastern Bluebird heard from the treetops in Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens, was an exceedingly pleasant surprise. Next most uncommon species are a Downy Woodpecker and some mockingbirds. Gotta enjoy the

[nysbirds-l] Hendrickson Pink-footed Goose continues

Still down at the lake and other birders on the scene. Cheers! -Tim H -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Hendrickson Pink-footed Goose continues

Still down at the lake and other birders on the scene. Cheers! -Tim H -- 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] Pink Footed Goose - Arthur Hendrickson Park, Valley Stream

Pink-foot is still here, still cooperative, feeding now ok the western edge by the tennis courts. Cheers! -Tim H > On Nov 5, 2016, at 10:51 AM, John Mora wrote: > > On land near tennis courts at high school. > > Thanks, everyone. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On

Re: [nysbirds-l] Pink Footed Goose - Arthur Hendrickson Park, Valley Stream

Pink-foot is still here, still cooperative, feeding now ok the western edge by the tennis courts. Cheers! -Tim H > On Nov 5, 2016, at 10:51 AM, John Mora wrote: > > On land near tennis courts at high school. > > Thanks, everyone. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Nov 5, 2016, at 8:36 AM,

Re:[nysbirds-l] Valley Stream Pink-footed Goose - YES

Good morning, chasers. The original finder tells me his Pink-footed friend is still on the lake at Hendrickson this morning. Good luck if you still need it. Cheers! -Tim H > On Nov 2, 2016, at 6:03 PM, Timothy Healy wrote: > > The Pink-foot was still being seen on the

Re:[nysbirds-l] Valley Stream Pink-footed Goose - YES

Good morning, chasers. The original finder tells me his Pink-footed friend is still on the lake at Hendrickson this morning. Good luck if you still need it. Cheers! -Tim H > On Nov 2, 2016, at 6:03 PM, Timothy Healy wrote: > > The Pink-foot was still being seen on the eastern shoreline of

Re: [nysbirds-l] Quick note regarding the PFGO - an early YES

> Sean > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Nov 1, 2016, at 11:46 PM, Tim Healy <tp...@cornell.edu> wrote: >> >> I stopped by the park late tonight, around 10, because Tuesday is the only >> day of the week I have grad class after work. I could not refind dad's

Re: [nysbirds-l] Quick note regarding the PFGO - an early YES

from my iPhone > >> On Nov 1, 2016, at 11:46 PM, Tim Healy wrote: >> >> I stopped by the park late tonight, around 10, because Tuesday is the only >> day of the week I have grad class after work. I could not refind dad's >> discovery, despite the park b

Re: [nysbirds-l] Quick note regarding the PFGO - a late NO

I stopped by the park late tonight, around 10, because Tuesday is the only day of the week I have grad class after work. I could not refind dad's discovery, despite the park being very well-lit to the point where color patterns were visible in binoculars. There were only about 150 geese on the

Re: [nysbirds-l] Quick note regarding the PFGO - a late NO

I stopped by the park late tonight, around 10, because Tuesday is the only day of the week I have grad class after work. I could not refind dad's discovery, despite the park being very well-lit to the point where color patterns were visible in binoculars. There were only about 150 geese on the

[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose at Hendrickson Park, Nassau!

My father just sent me a picture of a Pink-footed Goose at Valley Stream's Hendrickson Park, sitting with a small group of Canada's on the eastern shore of the lake. Getting the word out since I'm not around to chase. Props to Papa Healy! Cheers! -Tim H -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose at Hendrickson Park, Nassau!

My father just sent me a picture of a Pink-footed Goose at Valley Stream's Hendrickson Park, sitting with a small group of Canada's on the eastern shore of the lake. Getting the word out since I'm not around to chase. Props to Papa Healy! Cheers! -Tim H -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Plumb Beach report

I made an afternoon run to Plumb Beach hoping to pick up Nelson's Sparrow after seeing they were reported on eBird this morning. I failed to consider that the strong winds would make sparrow searching a struggle until after I'd arrived, but I was determined not to leave empty-handed. A two-hour

[nysbirds-l] Plumb Beach report

I made an afternoon run to Plumb Beach hoping to pick up Nelson's Sparrow after seeing they were reported on eBird this morning. I failed to consider that the strong winds would make sparrow searching a struggle until after I'd arrived, but I was determined not to leave empty-handed. A two-hour

[nysbirds-l] Jones, Tobay, Hempstead

Despite the wind, Jones Beach had decent diversity and activity this morning. Highlights include Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Indigo Bunting, Field Sparrow, and the continuing Mourning Warbler. 4 additional warbler species were seen: Blackpoll, Palm, Black-throated Blue (male), and of course

[nysbirds-l] Jones, Tobay, Hempstead

Despite the wind, Jones Beach had decent diversity and activity this morning. Highlights include Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Indigo Bunting, Field Sparrow, and the continuing Mourning Warbler. 4 additional warbler species were seen: Blackpoll, Palm, Black-throated Blue (male), and of course

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Warbler

I headed down to Jones to follow the Connecticut report and was quickly put on the bird. I watched it forage in the weedy growth along the fence line for about half an hour. I saw it well several times as it came into the open as it foraged. I snapped photographs, I watched it through

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Warbler

I headed down to Jones to follow the Connecticut report and was quickly put on the bird. I watched it forage in the weedy growth along the fence line for about half an hour. I saw it well several times as it came into the open as it foraged. I snapped photographs, I watched it through

[nysbirds-l] South Nassau birding on a day off

Jones Beach saw a decent push of Yellow-rumps early this morning but things got quiet in a hurry. About 50 species observed but nothing out of the ordinary. The highlight was the first American Tree Sparrow of the season, perched on the coast guard fence. A Magnolia Warbler, a western Palm, and

[nysbirds-l] South Nassau birding on a day off

Jones Beach saw a decent push of Yellow-rumps early this morning but things got quiet in a hurry. About 50 species observed but nothing out of the ordinary. The highlight was the first American Tree Sparrow of the season, perched on the coast guard fence. A Magnolia Warbler, a western Palm, and

[nysbirds-l] Lynbrook flyovers

I encountered evidence of migrant movement during my 10 minute walk from home to the Lynbrook train station. There were a number of kinglets and Myrtle Warblers fluttering in the trees, and small flocks of robins were passing over. When I briefly stopped to listen for an unidentified

[nysbirds-l] Lynbrook flyovers

I encountered evidence of migrant movement during my 10 minute walk from home to the Lynbrook train station. There were a number of kinglets and Myrtle Warblers fluttering in the trees, and small flocks of robins were passing over. When I briefly stopped to listen for an unidentified

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach - Cackling Goose, Golden-Plover, and Rusty Blackbird movement

I've been at Jones Beach since 6:40 today. The strong northern winds definitely brought some movement. Early in the day, Brendan Fogarty and I spotted several batches of Rusty Blackbirds (totaling about 11) passing overhead. Calls and coloration were distinctive, and one was forced to perch in

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach - Cackling Goose, Golden-Plover, and Rusty Blackbird movement

I've been at Jones Beach since 6:40 today. The strong northern winds definitely brought some movement. Early in the day, Brendan Fogarty and I spotted several batches of Rusty Blackbirds (totaling about 11) passing overhead. Calls and coloration were distinctive, and one was forced to perch in

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach: Dickcissel, Blue Grosbeak, Caspian Terns, and more

Despite a poor showing on the morning radar and a dismal start to the day at Robert Moses, Jones Beach has served up a lovely bit of excitement. The pair of Caspian Terns continue at the boat basin, seen resting on Short Beach earlier and one in flight just now. A Dickcissel was heard

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach: Dickcissel, Blue Grosbeak, Caspian Terns, and more

Despite a poor showing on the morning radar and a dismal start to the day at Robert Moses, Jones Beach has served up a lovely bit of excitement. The pair of Caspian Terns continue at the boat basin, seen resting on Short Beach earlier and one in flight just now. A Dickcissel was heard

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake report

The mixed flock of warblers working the dry stream bed at Hempstead Lake since Thursday continued throughout the day, but it definitely seems to be a dynamic and fluid assemblage of birds. Today, Parula, Yellow-rump, Redstart, Palm, and Black-throated Blue were abundant and confiding, and were

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake report

The mixed flock of warblers working the dry stream bed at Hempstead Lake since Thursday continued throughout the day, but it definitely seems to be a dynamic and fluid assemblage of birds. Today, Parula, Yellow-rump, Redstart, Palm, and Black-throated Blue were abundant and confiding, and were

[nysbirds-l] Cayuga Brown Booby - YES

She's back at her favored perch on Buoy 49. Thanks to all the folks who've been reporting and keeping tabs on the bird during her wanderings around the lake. Good luck if you chase. Cheers! -Tim H -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Cayuga Brown Booby - YES

She's back at her favored perch on Buoy 49. Thanks to all the folks who've been reporting and keeping tabs on the bird during her wanderings around the lake. Good luck if you chase. Cheers! -Tim H -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Cayuga Brown Booby - NO

An update for all you chasers out there, the Brown Booby has not been seen in some time. The last eBird report came yesterday morning with no details other than "continuing", and I add my own fruitless vigil today to negative reports from the previous afternoon. A few distant cormorants briefly

[nysbirds-l] Cayuga Brown Booby - NO

An update for all you chasers out there, the Brown Booby has not been seen in some time. The last eBird report came yesterday morning with no details other than "continuing", and I add my own fruitless vigil today to negative reports from the previous afternoon. A few distant cormorants briefly

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach birds

I had the opportunity to swing down to the shore after work. A large hatch out of ants provided a feast for about a hundred Laughing Gulls at Jones Beach Field 6. The median at the West End featured some nice activity. Ruby-crowned Kinglets and Red-breasted Nuthatches were foraging in the

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach birds

I had the opportunity to swing down to the shore after work. A large hatch out of ants provided a feast for about a hundred Laughing Gulls at Jones Beach Field 6. The median at the West End featured some nice activity. Ruby-crowned Kinglets and Red-breasted Nuthatches were foraging in the

[nysbirds-l] HLSP Philadelphia Vireo - YES

The Philly Vireo at Hempstead Lake continues at the southern portion of the dog run's western edge. Many Red-eyes and several Warblings also present, so ID carefully. A few other migrants present but nothing else unusual yet. Park was very quiet until about 10 minutes ago, lots of birds

[nysbirds-l] HLSP Philadelphia Vireo - YES

The Philly Vireo at Hempstead Lake continues at the southern portion of the dog run's western edge. Many Red-eyes and several Warblings also present, so ID carefully. A few other migrants present but nothing else unusual yet. Park was very quiet until about 10 minutes ago, lots of birds

[nysbirds-l] Dickcissel at Jones Beach

I've found a Dickcissel along the fisherman's road near the coast guard station at Jones Beach. Heard repeatedly and seen atop a bush to the west of the road. Over a dozen Bobolink flyovers in first 20 minutes here. Warblers and others heard but I'm just getting started. Cheers! -Tim H --

[nysbirds-l] Dickcissel at Jones Beach

I've found a Dickcissel along the fisherman's road near the coast guard station at Jones Beach. Heard repeatedly and seen atop a bush to the west of the road. Over a dozen Bobolink flyovers in first 20 minutes here. Warblers and others heard but I'm just getting started. Cheers! -Tim H --

[nysbirds-l] Yellow-breasted Chat at Maintenance Field, Central Park

Getting the word out on a chase-worthy species through as many outlets as possible. A Yellow-breasted Chat has been seen at least twice in the past hour and a half on the western edge of Central Park's Maintenance Field. It has been spotted feeding on berries, somewhat surprisingly in the upper

[nysbirds-l] Yellow-breasted Chat at Maintenance Field, Central Park

Getting the word out on a chase-worthy species through as many outlets as possible. A Yellow-breasted Chat has been seen at least twice in the past hour and a half on the western edge of Central Park's Maintenance Field. It has been spotted feeding on berries, somewhat surprisingly in the upper

[nysbirds-l] Nassau's birds of the north

Many local birders were hoping for storm-tossed vagrants from the southern seas today, by my birding notes have a distinctly northern flair. A pair of Common Ravens jolted me out of bed with loud croaks this morning. I've heard and seen them around Lynbrook but this was my first encounter with

Re: [nysbirds-l] Connecticut warbler Alley pond

The Connecticut Warbler continues, just rediscovered after some careful searching near Little Alley Pond. Others have seen it intermittently throughout the day. The bird is currently feeding in dense cover right where it was initially discovered, just down the steps from Vanderbilt on the right

Re: [nysbirds-l] Connecticut warbler Alley pond

The Connecticut Warbler continues, just rediscovered after some careful searching near Little Alley Pond. Others have seen it intermittently throughout the day. The bird is currently feeding in dense cover right where it was initially discovered, just down the steps from Vanderbilt on the right

[nysbirds-l] Suffolk Birding - Rufous Hummer NO, Sod Farms Report

Although the Rufous Hummingbird at Morton NWR was reported this morning, it did not show at all between 10:50 and 1:25. Refuge staff report that the bird has been coming to the visitor center constantly since Friday(!), but when the feeders were refilled around 9 today the bird returned once

[nysbirds-l] Suffolk Birding - Rufous Hummer NO, Sod Farms Report

Although the Rufous Hummingbird at Morton NWR was reported this morning, it did not show at all between 10:50 and 1:25. Refuge staff report that the bird has been coming to the visitor center constantly since Friday(!), but when the feeders were refilled around 9 today the bird returned once

[nysbirds-l] Awareness in the Field - Hempstead Lake

Just a heads up to birders who frequent Hempstead Lake State Park: I had an encounter today with a somewhat suspicious character. I passed an older gentleman who was coming out of the park when I arrived and left the southernmost lot. He changed direction to follow me through the entire park

[nysbirds-l] Awareness in the Field - Hempstead Lake

Just a heads up to birders who frequent Hempstead Lake State Park: I had an encounter today with a somewhat suspicious character. I passed an older gentleman who was coming out of the park when I arrived and left the southernmost lot. He changed direction to follow me through the entire park

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach - landbirds on the move and continuing shorebirds

I birded Jones Beach from 6:20-10:10 this morning. There was no sign of either Sora or Virginia Rail at the dune ponds, but there good numbers of shorebirds continue including White-rumped Sandpiper, three Stilt Sandpipers, and a Whimbrel which flew west around 7:45. Others reported seeing

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach - landbirds on the move and continuing shorebirds

I birded Jones Beach from 6:20-10:10 this morning. There was no sign of either Sora or Virginia Rail at the dune ponds, but there good numbers of shorebirds continue including White-rumped Sandpiper, three Stilt Sandpipers, and a Whimbrel which flew west around 7:45. Others reported seeing

Re: [nysbirds-l] JBWR East Pond report 7-6-16

I spent some time on the Pond today as well, passing Andrew on the western shore as I worked my way north. I only have a few notes to add. The Acadian Flycatcher is still on site, audible even across the East Pond! I also heard a few Marsh Wrens and saw fledglings of many local breeders. A

Re: [nysbirds-l] JBWR East Pond report 7-6-16

I spent some time on the Pond today as well, passing Andrew on the western shore as I worked my way north. I only have a few notes to add. The Acadian Flycatcher is still on site, audible even across the East Pond! I also heard a few Marsh Wrens and saw fledglings of many local breeders. A

[nysbirds-l] Ruff @ JBWR 3:00

The Ruff was still visible from the Big John's overlook, well south of the Raunt on the east side 10 mins ago. It was moving south at a very fast pace initially, but it has slowed to forage on a mudflat just before the cove bends out of view. I imagine the south end would supply good views as

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