[nysbirds-l] Smithtown CBC Results

2024-01-01 Thread rgostic
The 99th Smithtown Count (Suffolk County, Long Island) was held on Wednesday, December 27 amid calm, cloudy, mild conditions with daytime temperatures ranging from 43-50 degrees F. Periods of light rain and mist persisted throughout the day, and morning birding was hampered by dense fog that

[nysbirds-l] Smithtown CBC Results

2022-12-29 Thread rgostic
The 98th Smithtown Count (Suffolk County, Long Island) was held on Tuesday, December 27 amid clear, calm, cool conditions with daytime temperatures in the mid 30's. The Smithtown Count is centered in Stony Brook and extends west to Sunken Meadow State Park, east to Mt. Sinai Harbor and south

[nysbirds-l] Smithtown CBC Results

2022-12-29 Thread rgostic
The 98th Smithtown Count (Suffolk County, Long Island) was held on Tuesday, December 27 amid clear, calm, cool conditions with daytime temperatures in the mid 30's. The Smithtown Count is centered in Stony Brook and extends west to Sunken Meadow State Park, east to Mt. Sinai Harbor and south

[nysbirds-l] Smithtown Count Correction

2021-12-30 Thread rgostic
The Black-headed gull reported on the Smithtown Count was sighted at Setauket Harbor, not Stony Brook Harbor as referenced in my count summary. Rich Gostic compiler -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Smithtown Count Correction

2021-12-30 Thread rgostic
The Black-headed gull reported on the Smithtown Count was sighted at Setauket Harbor, not Stony Brook Harbor as referenced in my count summary. Rich Gostic compiler -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Smithtown CBC Results

2021-12-30 Thread rgostic
The Smithtown Count (Suffolk County, Long Island) was held on Monday, December 27 with overcast skies, light breezes and cool conditions with daytime temperatures in the mid 30's. Seven parties and 32 participants tallied 101 species and 18,567 individuals on the day of the count and an

[nysbirds-l] Smithtown CBC Results

2021-12-30 Thread rgostic
The Smithtown Count (Suffolk County, Long Island) was held on Monday, December 27 with overcast skies, light breezes and cool conditions with daytime temperatures in the mid 30's. Seven parties and 32 participants tallied 101 species and 18,567 individuals on the day of the count and an

[nysbirds-l] Tiana Beach, Suffolk County

2017-06-23 Thread rgostic
An hour long walk east of Tiana beach yesterday produced 4 Lesser Black-backed Gulls, a single Black Tern mingling with the 100's of Least Terns, and a Peregrine Falcon that has been a regular on the power lines between Tiana and Ponquogue beaches all week long.  Additionally, I discovered 5

[nysbirds-l] Tiana Beach, Suffolk County

2017-06-23 Thread rgostic
An hour long walk east of Tiana beach yesterday produced 4 Lesser Black-backed Gulls, a single Black Tern mingling with the 100's of Least Terns, and a Peregrine Falcon that has been a regular on the power lines between Tiana and Ponquogue beaches all week long.  Additionally, I discovered 5

[nysbirds-l] Smothown CBC Results (Long Island)

2016-12-28 Thread rgostic
The Smithtown Count was held yesterday amid blustery and balmy conditions that topped out at 62 degrees by mid afternoon.  20 participants tallied 103 species that included a count week Red-headed Woodpecker and a Ring-necked Pheasant that was determined to be a released bird. The highlights of

[nysbirds-l] Smothown CBC Results (Long Island)

2016-12-28 Thread rgostic
The Smithtown Count was held yesterday amid blustery and balmy conditions that topped out at 62 degrees by mid afternoon.  20 participants tallied 103 species that included a count week Red-headed Woodpecker and a Ring-necked Pheasant that was determined to be a released bird. The highlights of

[nysbirds-l] Smithtown Count Results (Suffolk County, Long Island)

2015-12-28 Thread rgostic
The Smithtown Count was held yesterday (Sunday 12/27) and we tallied 100 species.  Early efforts were hampered by a dense morning fog that slowly gave way to cloudy conditions and intermittent showers.  It was also yet another day of record setting temperatures topping out at 64

[nysbirds-l] Smithtown Count Results (Suffolk County, Long Island)

2015-12-28 Thread rgostic
The Smithtown Count was held yesterday (Sunday 12/27) and we tallied 100 species.  Early efforts were hampered by a dense morning fog that slowly gave way to cloudy conditions and intermittent showers.  It was also yet another day of record setting temperatures topping out at 64

[nysbirds-l] Boat-tailed Grackles (Suffolk County)

2015-03-23 Thread rgostic
Yesterday afternoon there were 7 Boat-tailed Grackles at the Ponquogue Beach Pavillion on Dune Road in Hampton Bays. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Boat-tailed Grackles (Suffolk County)

2015-03-23 Thread rgostic
Yesterday afternoon there were 7 Boat-tailed Grackles at the Ponquogue Beach Pavillion on Dune Road in Hampton Bays. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Green Winged Teal (Suffolk County)

2015-03-07 Thread rgostic
There was a Eurasian Green-winged Teal on the Wading River Duck Pond around 3:30 this afternoon. This pond is located at the intersection of North Country Road and Sound Rd. in Wading River.Photo can be viewed at:  https://www.flickr.com/photos/130928264@N06/16561283889/ -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Green Winged Teal (Suffolk County)

2015-03-07 Thread rgostic
There was a Eurasian Green-winged Teal on the Wading River Duck Pond around 3:30 this afternoon. This pond is located at the intersection of North Country Road and Sound Rd. in Wading River.Photo can be viewed at:  https://www.flickr.com/photos/130928264@N06/16561283889/ -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Wallkill Gyrfalcon update?

2015-02-27 Thread rgostic
Does anyone have an update on the Wallkill Gyrfalcon.  I'm thinking of heading up to go for it tomorrow.Thank you. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Wallkill Gyrfalcon update?

2015-02-27 Thread rgostic
Does anyone have an update on the Wallkill Gyrfalcon.  I'm thinking of heading up to go for it tomorrow.Thank you. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Rough-legged Hawks at EPCAL

2015-02-22 Thread rgostic
 3 Rough-legged Hawks were observed at EPCAL this evening from 4:30 to 5:15 (2 light, 1 dark morph) in the field between Rt 25 and the Riverhead Building Supply Warehouse. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Rough-legged Hawks at EPCAL

2015-02-22 Thread rgostic
 3 Rough-legged Hawks were observed at EPCAL this evening from 4:30 to 5:15 (2 light, 1 dark morph) in the field between Rt 25 and the Riverhead Building Supply Warehouse. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES