On Sat. 9/27, at ~ 0930, a lone Turkey Vulture flew over the active
horseshoe pits at the Saddle Lake Condominiums, Middle Rd., Riverhead - an
E. Phoebe was also a spectator to these games for a short while ( ~ 8
"tail-dips" in duration ) ! The "flybys" occurred when I was driving on
Middle Rd.,
On Sat. 9/27, at ~ 0930, a lone Turkey Vulture flew over the active
horseshoe pits at the Saddle Lake Condominiums, Middle Rd., Riverhead - an
E. Phoebe was also a spectator to these games for a short while ( ~ 8
tail-dips in duration ) ! The flybys occurred when I was driving on
Middle Rd.,
Got to do some birding this beautiful, afternoon between 3 & 5:30 PM, on
the North Fork of L.I., at the duck farm in Aquebogue #1, the North Fork
Preserve in Jamesport #2, and the Rt.105 Sod Farm, between Sound Ave &
Northville Tpke, Riverhead #3. All of these locations were fairly quiet,
with the
Got to do some birding this beautiful, afternoon between 3 5:30 PM, on
the North Fork of L.I., at the duck farm in Aquebogue #1, the North Fork
Preserve in Jamesport #2, and the Rt.105 Sod Farm, between Sound Ave
Northville Tpke, Riverhead #3. All of these locations were fairly quiet,
with the
On Saturday 9/13, I was able to get 2 & 1/2 hours out in the field, birding
between 2 & 4:30 PM. I visited 4 sod fields, plus 2 (now completely)
dried-up farm ponds, without seeing any shorebirds, except for a small # of
Killdeers (<10).
I also decided to check-out the gull situation at Iron Pier
On Saturday 9/13, I was able to get 2 & 1/2 hours out in the field, birding
between 2 & 4:30 PM. I visited 4 sod fields, plus 2 (now completely)
dried-up farm ponds, without seeing any shorebirds, except for a small # of
Killdeers (<10).
I also decided to check-out the gull situation at Iron Pier
On Saturday 9/13, I was able to get 2 1/2 hours out in the field, birding
between 2 4:30 PM. I visited 4 sod fields, plus 2 (now completely)
dried-up farm ponds, without seeing any shorebirds, except for a small # of
Killdeers (10).
I also decided to check-out the gull situation at Iron Pier
On Saturday 9/13, I was able to get 2 1/2 hours out in the field, birding
between 2 4:30 PM. I visited 4 sod fields, plus 2 (now completely)
dried-up farm ponds, without seeing any shorebirds, except for a small # of
Killdeers (10).
I also decided to check-out the gull situation at Iron Pier
Having a chore to do in Rocky Point this afternoon, enabled me to drive
past the above, notice the increase in the # of shorebirds over yesterday,
and make a quick, emergency stop, in-order to document the possibly
important scientific data en-counted right here, on the old Wulfost potato
I started today at the Rt.105 sod field, c/o Sound Ave, Riverhead. and
found the 1, long remaining A.Golden Plover still there...but not for long
! Knowing almost for certain it was the same bird because of it's plumage,
i wondered if it might be injured, and therefore, decided to get a bit
closer
I started today at the Rt.105 sod field, c/o Sound Ave, Riverhead. and
found the 1, long remaining A.Golden Plover still there...but not for long
! Knowing almost for certain it was the same bird because of it's plumage,
i wondered if it might be injured, and therefore, decided to get a bit
closer
Having a chore to do in Rocky Point this afternoon, enabled me to drive
past the above, notice the increase in the # of shorebirds over yesterday,
and make a quick, emergency stop, in-order to document the possibly
important scientific data en-counted right here, on the old Wulfost potato
With my usual Monday afternoon activity from 3 to 6:30 cancelled, I wasted
no time in heading down to Dune Rd, between the Post La. Bridge, Quogue and
Shinnicock Inlet, Hampton Bays. Although I had just seen my FOS
Sharp-shinned Hawk flying very low (hunting) in downtown Riverhead, the
only hawk I
With my usual Monday afternoon activity from 3 to 6:30 cancelled, I wasted
no time in heading down to Dune Rd, between the Post La. Bridge, Quogue and
Shinnicock Inlet, Hampton Bays. Although I had just seen my FOS
Sharp-shinned Hawk flying very low (hunting) in downtown Riverhead, the
only hawk I
This afternoon, from ~ 4:30 to 5:30 PM, I checked the following fields:
1) Rt.105, s/w/c/o Sound Ave_0, plus 3 Turkey Vultures circling, heading
east.
2) Doctors Path, between Sound Ave & Northville Turnpike_0
3) Delea's field, s/s Sound Ave, w/o Doctor's Path_21 Killdeers
4) Dalalio's field,
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To: robert adamo , NYSBIRDS-L
I assume this is on Long Island?
Details are important people! NY is a big state!
Will Raup
Glenmont, NY
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Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2014 12:36:03 -0400
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Possible White-tailed Kite
From
Just returned from church, to find an email from Lori Haus (sent at 11:14
AM) re: her sighting of the above, near the intersection of Co. Rd.111 &
Rt. 51. The bird was heading east and Lori wanted to alert anyone birding
in that area, to all points east..." to be fore warned, is to be fore
armed"
Yesterday (Saturday, the 6th) we were invited to a niece's husband's
birthday celebration. They live in the Village of Bellport. a community
that owns property (~ 1/3 of a mile wide, by ~ 1& 1/ 2 miles long on Fire
Island) that reaches from the Great South Bay to the Atlantic Ocean, and
has the
Yesterday (Saturday, the 6th) we were invited to a niece's husband's
birthday celebration. They live in the Village of Bellport. a community
that owns property (~ 1/3 of a mile wide, by ~ 1 1/ 2 miles long on Fire
Island) that reaches from the Great South Bay to the Atlantic Ocean, and
has the
Just returned from church, to find an email from Lori Haus (sent at 11:14
AM) re: her sighting of the above, near the intersection of Co. Rd.111
Rt. 51. The bird was heading east and Lori wanted to alert anyone birding
in that area, to all points east... to be fore warned, is to be fore
armed !
PM
Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Possible White-tailed Kite
To: robert adamo radamo4...@gmail.com, NYSBIRDS-L nysbirds-l@cornell.edu
I assume this is on Long Island?
Details are important people! NY is a big state!
Will Raup
Glenmont, NY
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Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2014 12:36
This afternoon, from ~ 4:30 to 5:30 PM, I checked the following fields:
1) Rt.105, s/w/c/o Sound Ave_0, plus 3 Turkey Vultures circling, heading
east.
2) Doctors Path, between Sound Ave Northville Turnpike_0
3) Delea's field, s/s Sound Ave, w/o Doctor's Path_21 Killdeers
4) Dalalio's field,
Today was special in a number of ways, best of which was getting to bird
again with Dave Larsen, an old, fellow Moriches Bay Audubon Society member,
who moved off the island many years ago, and is now retired and enjoying
life in northern Virginia. He, and wife Linda, are up to attend a family
Today was special in a number of ways, best of which was getting to bird
again with Dave Larsen, an old, fellow Moriches Bay Audubon Society member,
who moved off the island many years ago, and is now retired and enjoying
life in northern Virginia. He, and wife Linda, are up to attend a family
When I arrived at ~ 3 PM, the 1st bird I came upon (from the south, and ~
1/2 way between the fire station & the dirt farm road)was a Bairds
Sandpiper. It was fairly close, enabling me to see bill & leg color, wings
longer than tail and "scalloping" on back. A little farther to the north
were 3-4
When I arrived at ~ 3 PM, the 1st bird I came upon (from the south, and ~
1/2 way between the fire station the dirt farm road)was a Bairds
Sandpiper. It was fairly close, enabling me to see bill leg color, wings
longer than tail and scalloping on back. A little farther to the north
were 3-4
Re: my last post, I neglected to mention that after giving me all sorts of
tests (they all were negative) I was able to go home that night, albeit,
not until ~ 11PM !
Also forgot to mention the moral of the story...never go out to the "flats"
on a hot day without liquids. Or in my case, don't get
Firstly, I want to thank (alphabetically) Andrew Baksh, Gail Benson and Tom
Burke) for finding the Baird's Sandpiper on the Rt.105, Riverhead sod field
yesterday.
Secondly, I'd like to thank Jeff Ritter for being at that location upon my
arrival this AM, and enabling me to quickly find the 6
Firstly, I want to thank (alphabetically) Andrew Baksh, Gail Benson and Tom
Burke) for finding the Baird's Sandpiper on the Rt.105, Riverhead sod field
yesterday.
Secondly, I'd like to thank Jeff Ritter for being at that location upon my
arrival this AM, and enabling me to quickly find the 6
Re: my last post, I neglected to mention that after giving me all sorts of
tests (they all were negative) I was able to go home that night, albeit,
not until ~ 11PM !
Also forgot to mention the moral of the story...never go out to the flats
on a hot day without liquids. Or in my case, don't get
Early this evening ~ 6 PM, 4 species of shorebirds were busily feeding -
Killdeer (2), Lesser Yellowlegs, Solitary Sandpiper and a FOS Pectoral
Sandpiper. Also in attendance were many Barn Swallows feeding at pond
level, while numerous others were content to rest on nearby wires, perhaps
Early this evening ~ 6 PM, 4 species of shorebirds were busily feeding -
Killdeer (2), Lesser Yellowlegs, Solitary Sandpiper and a FOS Pectoral
Sandpiper. Also in attendance were many Barn Swallows feeding at pond
level, while numerous others were content to rest on nearby wires, perhaps
I now realize I didn't name the bird found by Andrew - It was, of course
the Common Ringed Plover. How I missed it remains a mystery. My not posting
much lately, doesn't begin to cover it.
Also, upon re-reading it, due to new or visiting birders, I probably should
state the boundaries of the area
I started at "The Golden Trapezium" in Riverhead, finding only a few
Killdeers on the ground, along with a total of 8 Turkey Vultures overhead,
5 heading east. At the Lamont residence in Northville, as Eric was pointing
out the favorite tree in their backyard of a Great Horned Owl, which has
been
I started at The Golden Trapezium in Riverhead, finding only a few
Killdeers on the ground, along with a total of 8 Turkey Vultures overhead,
5 heading east. At the Lamont residence in Northville, as Eric was pointing
out the favorite tree in their backyard of a Great Horned Owl, which has
been
I now realize I didn't name the bird found by Andrew - It was, of course
the Common Ringed Plover. How I missed it remains a mystery. My not posting
much lately, doesn't begin to cover it.
Also, upon re-reading it, due to new or visiting birders, I probably should
state the boundaries of the area
My small tribute to a large talent, with the intriguing name of Robin. Was
it given, or was it career induced ? With that name and his varied
interests, I wonder if he was a birder ?
Today, spurred on by the 3 A.Golden Plovers reported by Tom Burke & Gail
Benson, I was able to find them in the
My small tribute to a large talent, with the intriguing name of Robin. Was
it given, or was it career induced ? With that name and his varied
interests, I wonder if he was a birder ?
Today, spurred on by the 3 A.Golden Plovers reported by Tom Burke Gail
Benson, I was able to find them in the
Today, between 0630 & 0950 I looked, but didn't find. As I was on my way
out, I met Paul Buckley, followed by John Sep a short time later. Given the
absence of a post, an email or a phone call, I assume they met a fate
similar to mine ! Hope to try again later today - also the fields at the
North
Today, between 0630 0950 I looked, but didn't find. As I was on my way
out, I met Paul Buckley, followed by John Sep a short time later. Given the
absence of a post, an email or a phone call, I assume they met a fate
similar to mine ! Hope to try again later today - also the fields at the
North
Responding to Shai Mitra's posting, I quickly left the house, promising my
wife to finish the chores I was involved in (without fail), upon my return.
She is quite aware of how serious I am, when the bird in question, would be
an addition to my state list, and therefore, stepped aside and wished
Met Linda Sullivan at 1100 in the Wildwood State Park's parking lot. We
birded the the n/e section of the park, and while there weren't many birds
to look at, we did find a pair of Scarlet Tanagers who treated us to a
great "photo op" ! The female (at times ~ 10' from us on the ground) had
nesting
Responding to Shai Mitra's posting, I quickly left the house, promising my
wife to finish the chores I was involved in (without fail), upon my return.
She is quite aware of how serious I am, when the bird in question, would be
an addition to my state list, and therefore, stepped aside and wished
This morning, after a late start, I found the North Fork Preserve in
Jamesport to be slow, getting my FOS White-eyed Vireo, in addition to the
following raptors: Turkey Vulture; N.Harrier; Red-tailed Hawk, Osprey and
Great-horned Owl.
Since it was on the way to Hunter's Garden in Eastport, I took
This morning, after a late start, I found the North Fork Preserve in
Jamesport to be slow, getting my FOS White-eyed Vireo, in addition to the
following raptors: Turkey Vulture; N.Harrier; Red-tailed Hawk, Osprey and
Great-horned Owl.
Since it was on the way to Hunter's Garden in Eastport, I took
Today's birding was limited to a few hours in the AM, spent at the Rocky
Point DEC Property. I again met Richard Kaskan on the trail, birding
together (quiet) until he had to leave for work. We both, at different
times, checked yesterday's "*Oporornis"* (sp ?) location without success. I
did,
Today's birding was limited to a few hours in the AM, spent at the Rocky
Point DEC Property. I again met Richard Kaskan on the trail, birding
together (quiet) until he had to leave for work. We both, at different
times, checked yesterday's *Oporornis* (sp ?) location without success. I
did,
- The day started at 0645 at the N.Y.S.D.E.C. Property in eastern Rocky
Point. I met Richard Kaskan on the trail, and we birded together, until he
had to leave, because as he put it..."I'm still a working stiff" !
Fortunately for me, no more than 5 minutes before that happened, Richard
With limited time today, I decided to try for the Worm-eating Warbler that
has been reported at least twice (with a fair number of days in between)
from Wildwood S.P. in Wading River. While missing it, I did find a Winter
Wren, which at this time of year, is probably the harder species to get.
With limited time today, I decided to try for the Worm-eating Warbler that
has been reported at least twice (with a fair number of days in between)
from Wildwood S.P. in Wading River. While missing it, I did find a Winter
Wren, which at this time of year, is probably the harder species to get.
The 5 intrepid birders who disregarded the heavy rain which fell on ground
zero starting at ~ 0715, were rewarded, when it tapered off to a drizzle,
as we arrived at the dead end/ parking area at ~ 0810, left the comfort of
our vehicles, and proceeded to see (not hear) some birds ! The # of
The 5 intrepid birders who disregarded the heavy rain which fell on ground
zero starting at ~ 0715, were rewarded, when it tapered off to a drizzle,
as we arrived at the dead end/ parking area at ~ 0810, left the comfort of
our vehicles, and proceeded to see (not hear) some birds ! The # of
I'm leading an ELIAS field trip to Hunter's Garden, Eastport tomorrow
morning. I had planned on being there by 0700, but due to the weather, and
an unscheduled bit of business, I didn't get to H.G. until 1400. Real bad
karma on my part, when you compare my very modest total, with the long &
I'm leading an ELIAS field trip to Hunter's Garden, Eastport tomorrow
morning. I had planned on being there by 0700, but due to the weather, and
an unscheduled bit of business, I didn't get to H.G. until 1400. Real bad
karma on my part, when you compare my very modest total, with the long
Today, from 0845 to 1125, I walked the above's woods and fields, filling in
some of the blanks, that permeate my seasonal "wish-list". FOS species
included: Gray-cheeked Thrush; Blue-winged Warbler; Chestnut-sided Warbler;
Prairie Warbler; Scarlet Tanager and Baltimore Oriole.
The most numerous
This morning, between 0850 & 1115, was spent at the North Fork Preserve,
Jamesport, where the birding was slow, although I did see and hear a FOS
Great-crested Flycatcher, plus 4 Red-tailed Hawks. One was perched, while
the 3 others were soaring, in "laddered fashion", all positioned in almost
a
This morning, between 0850 1115, was spent at the North Fork Preserve,
Jamesport, where the birding was slow, although I did see and hear a FOS
Great-crested Flycatcher, plus 4 Red-tailed Hawks. One was perched, while
the 3 others were soaring, in laddered fashion, all positioned in almost
a
This weekend my #4 grandson Brady made his First Communion, and his
Godfather, Paul Baliles, flew in from Evanston, Illinois. to attend. This
morning I was tasked with taking Paul (who also happens to be my
son-in-law) back to LaGuardia Airport. After wishing him a " Bon Voyage" at
1030, I
This weekend my #4 grandson Brady made his First Communion, and his
Godfather, Paul Baliles, flew in from Evanston, Illinois. to attend. This
morning I was tasked with taking Paul (who also happens to be my
son-in-law) back to LaGuardia Airport. After wishing him a Bon Voyage at
1030, I
Yesterday morning, en-route to our daughter's home in RVC, to help with
preparations for a party to celebrate our #4 grandson (Brady Connors)
making his First Holy Communion, an immature Bald Eagle flew over Sunrise
Highway in Wantagh.,,a nice way to start the day !
Cheers,
Bob
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Yesterday morning, en-route to our daughter's home in RVC, to help with
preparations for a party to celebrate our #4 grandson (Brady Connors)
making his First Holy Communion, an immature Bald Eagle flew over Sunrise
Highway in Wantagh.,,a nice way to start the day !
Cheers,
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I played for ~ 30 minutes in the sunshine today - pure "rapture"...singles
of Turkey Vulture, Kestrel and Great-horned Owl !
Cheers,
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Willie just called again with the above. White line on bill, plus shape and
length of bill (seen, once the bird was in hand of crew-member and closer)
enabled him to reassess ID. Way to go Willie !
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Willie Becker just called re: above. The alcid was sitting in a water
puddle, on the east bound lane, e/o the water tower. Unfortunately*, a park
crew just arrived, and is in the process of rescuing the bird for
processing.
Cheers,
Bob
* For the birders who would have made a dynamic dash !
Willie Becker just called re: above. The alcid was sitting in a water
puddle, on the east bound lane, e/o the water tower. Unfortunately*, a park
crew just arrived, and is in the process of rescuing the bird for
processing.
Cheers,
Bob
* For the birders who would have made a dynamic dash !
Willie just called again with the above. White line on bill, plus shape and
length of bill (seen, once the bird was in hand of crew-member and closer)
enabled him to reassess ID. Way to go Willie !
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On Tuesday, between 2:30 and ~ 6:00 PM, I looked for the previously
reported species, from Cupsogue Co. Pk. to Shinnicock Inlet, without
success. I was rewarded for my efforts by finding FOS Boat-tailed
Grackles (2) in the marsh along Dune Rd, w/o the Ponquogue Bridge. At the
inlet I picked up an
On Tuesday, between 2:30 and ~ 6:00 PM, I looked for the previously
reported species, from Cupsogue Co. Pk. to Shinnicock Inlet, without
success. I was rewarded for my efforts by finding FOS Boat-tailed
Grackles (2) in the marsh along Dune Rd, w/o the Ponquogue Bridge. At the
inlet I picked up an
This morning before church, I spent from 0750 to 1000 at the N.F.P., for
the 3rd time this season. Birds were still scarce, but I did manage to get
a FOS House Wren, in the company of Tom Pfeifer, a nature photographer,
whom I met, at about the half way point on my regular "loop". A short time
This morning before church, I spent from 0750 to 1000 at the N.F.P., for
the 3rd time this season. Birds were still scarce, but I did manage to get
a FOS House Wren, in the company of Tom Pfeifer, a nature photographer,
whom I met, at about the half way point on my regular loop. A short time
*con't.*
, except for one small, mixed group of birds we crossed paths
with, consisting of 3 Pine Warblers (all in full breeding plumage) and a
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. Not all in our original group (we had started out
with 17 & 1/2 people, this # brought about by a grandma pushing a small
I decided to try Dune Rd. for new arrivals, before leading a bird walk
at 1:15 PM at the refuge, where the QWR & Eastern Long Island Audubon
Society were co-hosting an Earth Day Celebration, which despite the rain,
was well attended.
I started on Dune Rd. at the Beach La. Bridge, and went as far
I decided to try Dune Rd. for new arrivals, before leading a bird walk
at 1:15 PM at the refuge, where the QWR Eastern Long Island Audubon
Society were co-hosting an Earth Day Celebration, which despite the rain,
was well attended.
I started on Dune Rd. at the Beach La. Bridge, and went as far
*con't.*
, except for one small, mixed group of birds we crossed paths
with, consisting of 3 Pine Warblers (all in full breeding plumage) and a
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. Not all in our original group (we had started out
with 17 1/2 people, this # brought about by a grandma pushing a small
This morning between 0845 & 1200 (minus those bothersome n/w winds) was
time well spent - walking the above in fine weather, actually seeing some
nice birds, plus being able to get a number of "keeper" photos !
The 4 pair of waterfowl species which were at the east-most pond on 4/19
(Canada, Wood
This morning between 0845 1200 (minus those bothersome n/w winds) was
time well spent - walking the above in fine weather, actually seeing some
nice birds, plus being able to get a number of keeper photos !
The 4 pair of waterfowl species which were at the east-most pond on 4/19
(Canada, Wood
Per Cornell, "this feather has all the characteristics of a Wild Turkey
feather"...and so, I eat a little crow !
On the positive side, a FOS singing Brown Thrasher at the N.F.P. this
morning.
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Per Cornell, this feather has all the characteristics of a Wild Turkey
feather...and so, I eat a little crow !
On the positive side, a FOS singing Brown Thrasher at the N.F.P. this
morning.
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A very late start Saturday had me entering the North Fork Preserve in
Jamesport at 2 PM, but then spending 2 satisfying hours there, during my
first visit to this location, this season. The first bird seen was a FOS
Barn Swallow, which helped change my frame of mind, caused by earlier
non-birding
A very late start Saturday had me entering the North Fork Preserve in
Jamesport at 2 PM, but then spending 2 satisfying hours there, during my
first visit to this location, this season. The first bird seen was a FOS
Barn Swallow, which helped change my frame of mind, caused by earlier
non-birding
Date given as 4/4 should read 4/14.
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Following up on my post of 4/4 re: the cutting down of most of the pines
which housed the above, yesterday,I finally was able to make contact with
the Newton Ave homeowner (Mary) who provided the 7 year history of the
roost in her back yard - information, which I posted on 3/13. It seems
that
Following up on my post of 4/4 re: the cutting down of most of the pines
which housed the above, yesterday,I finally was able to make contact with
the Newton Ave homeowner (Mary) who provided the 7 year history of the
roost in her back yard - information, which I posted on 3/13. It seems
that
Date given as 4/4 should read 4/14.
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This morning I received word that most of the mature pines, which the
vultures roost in, were taken down. I don't know, as yet, why this
occurred, although I did get to drive past the site ~ 6:45 tonight, and
verified what had been reported.
So, a minute later as I was passing Merritt's Pond, the
This morning I received word that most of the mature pines, which the
vultures roost in, were taken down. I don't know, as yet, why this
occurred, although I did get to drive past the site ~ 6:45 tonight, and
verified what had been reported.
So, a minute later as I was passing Merritt's Pond, the
An old friend from Wading River passed away, and as a former W.R. Volunteer
Fireman and Fire Commissioner, his wake was held at the Firehouse. Taking
Sound Ave. from Riverhead, we encountered the first T.V. heading west over
the Lewin Farm. On the way home, we found the remaining 4 working on a
An old friend from Wading River passed away, and as a former W.R. Volunteer
Fireman and Fire Commissioner, his wake was held at the Firehouse. Taking
Sound Ave. from Riverhead, we encountered the first T.V. heading west over
the Lewin Farm. On the way home, we found the remaining 4 working on a
I got my morning fix of Turkey Vultures at 0735, albeit, today the pair
(?) were not on the chimney of St. Isador's School, but on the smaller
chimney of the Convent, which is on the same property.
After a hearing test at the VA Hospital in Northport, I visited S.M.S.P.,
and had a small amount of
I got my morning fix of Turkey Vultures at 0735, albeit, today the pair
(?) were not on the chimney of St. Isador's School, but on the smaller
chimney of the Convent, which is on the same property.
After a hearing test at the VA Hospital in Northport, I visited S.M.S.P.,
and had a small amount of
At 8:40 this morning, there were 2 Turkey Vultures at the Newton Ave,
Riverhead roost.
At ~ 6:15 this evening there were 11 T.V's. circling in the same
general area.
At ~ 6:40 this evening there were 12 Wild Turkeys (all Toms) foraging in
the woods on the e/s of Old Stump Rd,, in the Hamlet of
Yesterday, after dropping my wife off at a relative's home in Bellport (for
the 2nd leg of her trip into the city) I headed for Jones Beach, and the N.
Shrike, which has eluded me on at least 5 earlier attempts.
On the median between the T.R. Museum Nature Center and the Coast Guard
Station, was
Yesterday, after dropping my wife off at a relative's home in Bellport (for
the 2nd leg of her trip into the city) I headed for Jones Beach, and the N.
Shrike, which has eluded me on at least 5 earlier attempts.
On the median between the T.R. Museum Nature Center and the Coast Guard
Station, was
At 8:40 this morning, there were 2 Turkey Vultures at the Newton Ave,
Riverhead roost.
At ~ 6:15 this evening there were 11 T.V's. circling in the same
general area.
At ~ 6:40 this evening there were 12 Wild Turkeys (all Toms) foraging in
the woods on the e/s of Old Stump Rd,, in the Hamlet of
This morning at 0730, 2 Turkey Vultures were back on top of the huge
chimney of St. Isador's Elementary School, Marcy Ave, Riverhead. Like a
Cormorant, or an Anhinga, one of them had it's wings wide open, with
the heat being supplied by flue gases, rather than the Sun.
Cheers,
Bob
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NYSbirds-L
This morning at 0730, 2 Turkey Vultures were back on top of the huge
chimney of St. Isador's Elementary School, Marcy Ave, Riverhead. Like a
Cormorant, or an Anhinga, one of them had it's wings wide open, with
the heat being supplied by flue gases, rather than the Sun.
Cheers,
Bob
--
NYSbirds-L
Today, like yesterday, I freed up in the afternoon and got some birding
in, heading east, albeit on the North Fork, this time. All of today's
sightings were from the car, except for the final (~ 100 yard walk).section
of the Fishermen's Rd. that takes you to the actual "Point" in Orient (Plum
Today, like yesterday, I freed up in the afternoon and got some birding
in, heading east, albeit on the North Fork, this time. All of today's
sightings were from the car, except for the final (~ 100 yard walk).section
of the Fishermen's Rd. that takes you to the actual Point in Orient (Plum
Gut).
I got free about 4 P.M. and headed down to Shinnicock Inlet to see if I
could find a wind-blown goodie or two, from way south of here. I found no
such birds, but did find an over abundance of sand-blowing wind - the type
that makes you stay in your car ! The inner half of the canal (which had
the
I got free about 4 P.M. and headed down to Shinnicock Inlet to see if I
could find a wind-blown goodie or two, from way south of here. I found no
such birds, but did find an over abundance of sand-blowing wind - the type
that makes you stay in your car ! The inner half of the canal (which had
the
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