[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) went to Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge to access the conditions in advance of several walks Joe is leading this weekend. The East Pond water level is HIGH, HIGH, HIGH. So high that the North end is inaccessible without very high boots and there is no edge. The entire

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) went to Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge to access the conditions in advance of several walks Joe is leading this weekend. The East Pond water level is HIGH, HIGH, HIGH. So high that the North end is inaccessible without very high boots and there is no edge. The entire

[nysbirds-l] Changes to the NYS List

The results of the 58th Supplement to the AOU List are in and awaiting publication. Rick Wright on his Web Site gave a summary of the results. For NY birders, the changes that effect our count are no more Thayer's Gull as previously reported but no other splits or lumps. We'll have to await the

[nysbirds-l] Changes to the NYS List

The results of the 58th Supplement to the AOU List are in and awaiting publication. Rick Wright on his Web Site gave a summary of the results. For NY birders, the changes that effect our count are no more Thayer's Gull as previously reported but no other splits or lumps. We'll have to await the

[nysbirds-l] Marine Nature Center , Oceanside,ny

MNSA, Oceanside SUNDAY 25 June The county leaders have unlocked the funding freeze and have allocated some money to allow Sunday access to the facility (hopefully for July and August). Anyway, it's open. Of note today was a continuing Clapper Rail, calling from the phragmites and a Saltmarsh

[nysbirds-l] Marine Nature Center , Oceanside,ny

MNSA, Oceanside SUNDAY 25 June The county leaders have unlocked the funding freeze and have allocated some money to allow Sunday access to the facility (hopefully for July and August). Anyway, it's open. Of note today was a continuing Clapper Rail, calling from the phragmites and a Saltmarsh

[nysbirds-l] Shawangunk Grasslands

Shawangunk Grasslands 7 June Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) visited at the site this morning, received some info when we arrived and quickly found the HENSLOW'S SPARROW. The DICKCISSEL was a bit further along the path into the grasslands near the blind. Both birds were singing in full sight

[nysbirds-l] Shawangunk Grasslands

Shawangunk Grasslands 7 June Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) visited at the site this morning, received some info when we arrived and quickly found the HENSLOW'S SPARROW. The DICKCISSEL was a bit further along the path into the grasslands near the blind. Both birds were singing in full sight

[nysbirds-l] Terns at Nickerson Beach

Nickerson Beach 3 June Sun turned to clouds and then rain as I walked down to the ocean in front of the main tern colony. On the beach resting were 4 ROSEATE TERN, a single GULL-BILLED TERN which flew off along with BLACK SKIMMERS, COMMON TERNS and AMERICAN OYSTER CATCHERS. One Roseate had an

[nysbirds-l] Terns at Nickerson Beach

Nickerson Beach 3 June Sun turned to clouds and then rain as I walked down to the ocean in front of the main tern colony. On the beach resting were 4 ROSEATE TERN, a single GULL-BILLED TERN which flew off along with BLACK SKIMMERS, COMMON TERNS and AMERICAN OYSTER CATCHERS. One Roseate had an

[nysbirds-l] Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside

MNSA, Oceanside 26 May Yesterday's storm coupled with a new moon high tide completely flooded the marsh. It probably also washed out any nests already there. This morning the marsh was still mostly under water just after high tide when I arrived.. As a result the land birds normally in the

[nysbirds-l] Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside

MNSA, Oceanside 26 May Yesterday's storm coupled with a new moon high tide completely flooded the marsh. It probably also washed out any nests already there. This morning the marsh was still mostly under water just after high tide when I arrived.. As a result the land birds normally in the

[nysbirds-l] Henslow's Sparrow

Henslow's Sparrow update This species was long a resident on the grass lands of the Saratoga Battlefields. The staff found that the birds needed to have the grass burned or cut for the habitat to be maintained and for them to continue to breed in the area. So they cut the grass at the proper

[nysbirds-l] Henslow's Sparrow

Henslow's Sparrow update This species was long a resident on the grass lands of the Saratoga Battlefields. The staff found that the birds needed to have the grass burned or cut for the habitat to be maintained and for them to continue to breed in the area. So they cut the grass at the proper

[nysbirds-l] Gardiner County Park

Joe Giunta and I(Sy Schiff) birded Gardiner Co. Park, Suffolk Co. this morning. No migrants were found, but the walk to the marsh was a delightful expanse of singing, breeding birds. At the marsh, to our left were 4 SALTMARSH SPARROWS; to our right 3 SEASIDE SPARROWS. Just before the

[nysbirds-l] Gardiner County Park

Joe Giunta and I(Sy Schiff) birded Gardiner Co. Park, Suffolk Co. this morning. No migrants were found, but the walk to the marsh was a delightful expanse of singing, breeding birds. At the marsh, to our left were 4 SALTMARSH SPARROWS; to our right 3 SEASIDE SPARROWS. Just before the

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

Hempstead Lake SP 2 May Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) met there prior to heading for Jamaica Bay. A quick check before leaving turned up a SOLITARY SANDPIPER, WARBLING and RED-EYED VIREO, NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH (heard only), a few Warblers and a BALTIMORE ORIOLE. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

Hempstead Lake SP 2 May Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) met there prior to heading for Jamaica Bay. A quick check before leaving turned up a SOLITARY SANDPIPER, WARBLING and RED-EYED VIREO, NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH (heard only), a few Warblers and a BALTIMORE ORIOLE. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

[nysbirds-l] Alley Pond Park

Alley {Pond Park 28 April Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) started at the upper parking lot. This was the first truly lovely spring day. Our first notable bird (ignoring lots of Robins and House Sparrows) was a singing Yellow Warbler, the first of 10 warblers for the day; namely, 2

[nysbirds-l] Alley Pond Park

Alley {Pond Park 28 April Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) started at the upper parking lot. This was the first truly lovely spring day. Our first notable bird (ignoring lots of Robins and House Sparrows) was a singing Yellow Warbler, the first of 10 warblers for the day; namely, 2

[nysbirds-l] Clspper Rail at Oceanside

Marine Nature Study Area 18 April A Clapper Rail was calling and running around by the Osprey nest. No marsh sparrows yet. Happy Tax Day. Sy Schiff -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Clspper Rail at Oceanside

Marine Nature Study Area 18 April A Clapper Rail was calling and running around by the Osprey nest. No marsh sparrows yet. Happy Tax Day. Sy Schiff -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Lido Beach

The Prothonotary and Orange-crowned Warblers continue. Both move around a bit, so requires patience. Both are very bright adults, the Prothonotary especially so. Seen till 11:00 when I left. Sy Schiff -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Baldwin Park, Nassau Co

Baldwin Park soccer parking lot 14 Apr Quick stop this morning. The flood lights on the adjacent ball field are covered with sticks. End light, has an OSPREY nest with bird on nest. Other lights contain MONK PARAKEET nests and noisy birds. Sy Schiff. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Baldwin Park, Nassau Co

Baldwin Park soccer parking lot 14 Apr Quick stop this morning. The flood lights on the adjacent ball field are covered with sticks. End light, has an OSPREY nest with bird on nest. Other lights contain MONK PARAKEET nests and noisy birds. Sy Schiff. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

Re:[nysbirds-l] Yard Bird (follow up)

the April fool, it's an inside joke. I'm glad those who responded enjoyed it. And thanks for the kind words. Sy Schiff - Original Message - From: syschiff To: NYSBIRDS_L Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2017 8:41 AM Subject: Yard Bird New Yard Bird: April 1 Many of my

Re:[nysbirds-l] Yard Bird (follow up)

the April fool, it's an inside joke. I'm glad those who responded enjoyed it. And thanks for the kind words. Sy Schiff - Original Message - From: syschiff To: NYSBIRDS_L Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2017 8:41 AM Subject: Yard Bird New Yard Bird: April 1 Many of my

[nysbirds-l] Yard Bird

New Yard Bird: April 1 Many of my friends have berated me because I have birds on my Life List that they can no longer get. Well the joke is on them, because this morning a PINK-STRIPED LESSER PTERODACTYL swooped down, took a squirrel, flew into a tree, swallowed it whole before it flew off

[nysbirds-l] Yard Bird

New Yard Bird: April 1 Many of my friends have berated me because I have birds on my Life List that they can no longer get. Well the joke is on them, because this morning a PINK-STRIPED LESSER PTERODACTYL swooped down, took a squirrel, flew into a tree, swallowed it whole before it flew off

[nysbirds-l] Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside

MNSA 29 Mar The first SNOWY EGRET showed up yesterday afternoon. This morning there were 2. A recent GREAT EGRET continues and the resident OSPREYs have set up house keeping. Sy Schiff -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside

MNSA 29 Mar The first SNOWY EGRET showed up yesterday afternoon. This morning there were 2. A recent GREAT EGRET continues and the resident OSPREYs have set up house keeping. Sy Schiff -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Allep Pond Park

Alley Pond Park, 25 Mar Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) parked at the upper lot. The morning started overcast, stayed that way, butt warmed up as the day progressed. Small birds were few and far between. Our successful target bird were 2 FOY EASTERN PHOEBE. We also saw 5 GOLDEN-CROWNED KINGLETS

[nysbirds-l] Allep Pond Park

Alley Pond Park, 25 Mar Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) parked at the upper lot. The morning started overcast, stayed that way, butt warmed up as the day progressed. Small birds were few and far between. Our successful target bird were 2 FOY EASTERN PHOEBE. We also saw 5 GOLDEN-CROWNED KINGLETS

[nysbirds-l] Jones beach strip

Jones Beach Strip; 24 March Overcast, blustery day. Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) birded the the Joes beach strip out to Captree Island. Starting at the Coast Guard Station, the bar contained a pair of AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHERS and 7 PIPING PLOVER. Approx. 300 DUNLIN were flying about and landed

[nysbirds-l] Jones beach strip

Jones Beach Strip; 24 March Overcast, blustery day. Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) birded the the Joes beach strip out to Captree Island. Starting at the Coast Guard Station, the bar contained a pair of AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHERS and 7 PIPING PLOVER. Approx. 300 DUNLIN were flying about and landed

[nysbirds-l] Notes from Jones Beach

Jones Beach West End, 20 February A RAZORBILL was feeding along the inlet rocks just before the = fisherman's parking lot. Beautiful close up views. Approaching the inlet walking along the ocean, the sky was filled with = NORTHERN GANNETS (about 150) fishing and plunging into the ocean. I =

[nysbirds-l] Notes from Jones Beach

Jones Beach West End, 20 February A RAZORBILL was feeding along the inlet rocks just before the = fisherman's parking lot. Beautiful close up views. Approaching the inlet walking along the ocean, the sky was filled with = NORTHERN GANNETS (about 150) fishing and plunging into the ocean. I =

[nysbirds-l] Marine Nature Study Area

MNSA 1 Feb. I stopped by Oceanside this morning. The usual uncommon wintering birds have been absent for a while, no Clapper Rail or Marsh Sparrows. However, there was a change yesterday continuing into today, American Robins have fond the holly tree (covered with berries) in front of the

[nysbirds-l] Cammanns Pond

Cammanns Pond 2 Jan On a break from the rain this morning. The Black-headed Gull continues along with a single Yellow-crowned Night-Heron across from the parking lot. No Great Egret or Iceland Gull seen. Sy Schiff -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Cammanns Pond

Cammanns Pond 2 Jan On a break from the rain this morning. The Black-headed Gull continues along with a single Yellow-crowned Night-Heron across from the parking lot. No Great Egret or Iceland Gull seen. Sy Schiff -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Camanns Pond

Cammanns Pond 26 Dec As I was preparing to leave after striking out, Mike Zito pulled into the lot.. We chatted and the BLACK-HEADED GULL flew in. (He posted it). If I hadn't stopped to be sociable, I would have missed it. Traditionally, the island is a favorite wintering spot for herons.

[nysbirds-l] Camanns Pond

Cammanns Pond 26 Dec As I was preparing to leave after striking out, Mike Zito pulled into the lot.. We chatted and the BLACK-HEADED GULL flew in. (He posted it). If I hadn't stopped to be sociable, I would have missed it. Traditionally, the island is a favorite wintering spot for herons.

[nysbirds-l] Pt. Lookout

Pt. Lookout 3 Dec The town beach and jetties are undergoing major construction including today (Saturday). I checked the Gulls on the parking lot but didn't go toward the beach which is off limits. Heavy trucks carrying huge boulders were coming into the lot. The activity must have disturbed

[nysbirds-l] Pt. Lookout

Pt. Lookout 3 Dec The town beach and jetties are undergoing major construction including today (Saturday). I checked the Gulls on the parking lot but didn't go toward the beach which is off limits. Heavy trucks carrying huge boulders were coming into the lot. The activity must have disturbed

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End

Jones Beach 2 Dec After checking the bar at the Coast Guard Station, Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) went to the swale walking down to the water. Of interest were 40 RED KNOT on the bar with AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHERS and BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER. On the beach,looking toward the jetty, almost at the

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End

Jones Beach 2 Dec After checking the bar at the Coast Guard Station, Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) went to the swale walking down to the water. Of interest were 40 RED KNOT on the bar with AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHERS and BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER. On the beach,looking toward the jetty, almost at the

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End

Jones Beach West End 26 Nov Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) went to look for the Longspur reported. Upon arriving at the Coast Guard Station parking lot, we were alerted to a NORTHERN GOSHAWK. We walked down the road toward the turnaround, looking into the median where the bird was reported. We

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End

Jones Beach West End 26 Nov Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) went to look for the Longspur reported. Upon arriving at the Coast Guard Station parking lot, we were alerted to a NORTHERN GOSHAWK. We walked down the road toward the turnaround, looking into the median where the bird was reported. We

[nysbirds-l] Chasing rarities, 11/14

Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) arrived at Lido West Park at 9:00. The ASH-THROATED FLYCATCHER had been seen at 8:00 and flew off. We waited and back it came a bit after we arrived. It landed on the snow fence adjacent to the lot and posed for viewing and photos. Very nice. First

[nysbirds-l] Chasing rarities, 11/14

Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) arrived at Lido West Park at 9:00. The ASH-THROATED FLYCATCHER had been seen at 8:00 and flew off. We waited and back it came a bit after we arrived. It landed on the snow fence adjacent to the lot and posed for viewing and photos. Very nice. First

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach

Joe Giunta, Joe Viglietta and I (Sy Schiff) Birded Jones Beach West End on a cool, sunny, very windy day. The wind kept the birds down but the lawn at the bottom of the hedgerow and the shrubs just before the turn into the Coast Guard Station entrance held a number of sparrows. They did not

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach

Joe Giunta, Joe Viglietta and I (Sy Schiff) Birded Jones Beach West End on a cool, sunny, very windy day. The wind kept the birds down but the lawn at the bottom of the hedgerow and the shrubs just before the turn into the Coast Guard Station entrance held a number of sparrows. They did not

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP

At 10:35 this morning an ADULT BALD EAGLE made a lazy loop over Parking Lot #3 followed a bit later by an ADULT RED-TAILED HAWK. Pleasant end to the the morning's birding. Sy Schiff -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP

At 10:35 this morning an ADULT BALD EAGLE made a lazy loop over Parking Lot #3 followed a bit later by an ADULT RED-TAILED HAWK. Pleasant end to the the morning's birding. Sy Schiff -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Croton Pt. Park

Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) spent the morning at Croton Pt. Park in Westchester. Our target bird was a Vesper Sparrow which we did not find. Otherwise, we toured the landfill for a few hours on a lovely sunny day with a splendid Fall color background. Birds on or over the landfill as follows--

[nysbirds-l] Croton Pt. Park

Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) spent the morning at Croton Pt. Park in Westchester. Our target bird was a Vesper Sparrow which we did not find. Otherwise, we toured the landfill for a few hours on a lovely sunny day with a splendid Fall color background. Birds on or over the landfill as follows--

[nysbirds-l] Kassina Corridore Park and Community Garden

Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) picked a lovely day to bird. The birds for the most part kept to the shrubbery with few venturing out onto the paths.. Perhaps the presence of some accipiters kept everything under cover. A few EASTERN PHOEBES and RUBY-CROWNED KINGLETS accompanied the usual

[nysbirds-l] Kassina Corridore Park and Community Garden

Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) picked a lovely day to bird. The birds for the most part kept to the shrubbery with few venturing out onto the paths.. Perhaps the presence of some accipiters kept everything under cover. A few EASTERN PHOEBES and RUBY-CROWNED KINGLETS accompanied the usual

[nysbirds-l] Rufous Hummingbird at Oceanside

A Rufous Hummingbird was photographed at the Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside on Thursday morning Oct 6 in the spot where Ruby-throated have been seen and photographed for several weeks now. No Hummers of any kind were seen today in the morning nor afternoon, at least until 3:00, Mike is on

[nysbirds-l] Rufous Hummingbird at Oceanside

A Rufous Hummingbird was photographed at the Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside on Thursday morning Oct 6 in the spot where Ruby-throated have been seen and photographed for several weeks now. No Hummers of any kind were seen today in the morning nor afternoon, at least until 3:00, Mike is on

[nysbirds-l] Oceanside, NY

Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside 4 October Dismal overcast skies, although a welcome change was the first day of migrating sparrows. Just a few.but included were:-- Song, Savannah, Swamp, a marsh species (not identified) and a White-crowned Sparrow. Other birds were Green Heron, Osprey,

[nysbirds-l] Oceanside, NY

Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside 4 October Dismal overcast skies, although a welcome change was the first day of migrating sparrows. Just a few.but included were:-- Song, Savannah, Swamp, a marsh species (not identified) and a White-crowned Sparrow. Other birds were Green Heron, Osprey,

[nysbirds-l] Kissena Corridor Park, Queens, New York

Kissena Corridor Park, 27 September Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) arrived at 9:30. After a short walk on macadam, we moved on to the wood chips covered paths. Not a lot of birds, but what there was was rather continuous. So we kept busy. Among the birds were: 2 RING-NECKED PHEASANTS,

[nysbirds-l] Oceanside, NY

Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside 21 Sep Finally a few migrants today, namely: several PALM WARBLERS and several SAVANNAH SPARROWS plus an EASTERN PHOEBE . A MARSH WREN that showed up yesterday and still here today is also probably a migrant along with a cooperative GREEN HERON.

[nysbirds-l] Oceanside, NY

Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside 21 Sep Finally a few migrants today, namely: several PALM WARBLERS and several SAVANNAH SPARROWS plus an EASTERN PHOEBE . A MARSH WREN that showed up yesterday and still here today is also probably a migrant along with a cooperative GREEN HERON.

[nysbirds-l] Barrier Islands

Jones Beach Coast Guard Station--3 ROYAL TERNS, 2 flyby and 1 on bar West End #2 Parking Lot--10 LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS, HY through adult Fire Island Hawk Watch for one hour--3 MERLIN and 3 OSPREY. Winds wrong, slow day Sy Schiff with Joe Giunta -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Barrier Islands

Jones Beach Coast Guard Station--3 ROYAL TERNS, 2 flyby and 1 on bar West End #2 Parking Lot--10 LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS, HY through adult Fire Island Hawk Watch for one hour--3 MERLIN and 3 OSPREY. Winds wrong, slow day Sy Schiff with Joe Giunta -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Falll Thrush

Baldwin 10 Sep Looking out my den window before preparing supper, a reddish tailed thrush landed on a branch. But it didn't seem right for a Hermit Thrush since it also was reddish elsewhere.. Fortunately, it spun in place so I could see the overall bird.. The bird perfectly matched the

[nysbirds-l] Falll Thrush

Baldwin 10 Sep Looking out my den window before preparing supper, a reddish tailed thrush landed on a branch. But it didn't seem right for a Hermit Thrush since it also was reddish elsewhere.. Fortunately, it spun in place so I could see the overall bird.. The bird perfectly matched the

[nysbirds-l] Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside

Oceanside 7 September Cloudy morning with not much activity. But, we managed to see both a SEASIDE and SALTMARSH SPARROW. A GREEN HERON popped up. a very pretty breeding plumage BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER, some SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHERS, GREATER YELLOWLEGS, a number of PEEP and a single AMERICAN

[nysbirds-l] Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside

Oceanside 7 September Cloudy morning with not much activity. But, we managed to see both a SEASIDE and SALTMARSH SPARROW. A GREEN HERON popped up. a very pretty breeding plumage BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER, some SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHERS, GREATER YELLOWLEGS, a number of PEEP and a single AMERICAN

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge -- No White-face this AM

Jamaica Bay WR, 9:00-11:00 AM 24 June Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) went to the south end, walking on a newly created path through the phragmites to reach a small mud flat that held us and a scope. (The water is coming down and for the first time in years, early enough for the beginning return

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge -- No White-face this AM

Jamaica Bay WR, 9:00-11:00 AM 24 June Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) went to the south end, walking on a newly created path through the phragmites to reach a small mud flat that held us and a scope. (The water is coming down and for the first time in years, early enough for the beginning return

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay WR

Jamaica Bay WR 16 June Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) walked to Big Johns Pond and scanned the East Pond. Lots of feeding IBIS (25), all GLOSSY. We went to the south end for better looks, but still couldn't come up with a White-faced. The Barn Owl continues in the box. On the west pond, we

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay WR

Jamaica Bay WR 16 June Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) walked to Big Johns Pond and scanned the East Pond. Lots of feeding IBIS (25), all GLOSSY. We went to the south end for better looks, but still couldn't come up with a White-faced. The Barn Owl continues in the box. On the west pond, we

[nysbirds-l] Oceanside, Nassau Co

Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside 7 June With the exception of Seaside Sparrow that hasn't been seen for a few weeks, all of the native marsh birds were heard this morning; namely:: WILLET, CLAPPER RAIL, MARSH WREN, SALTMARSH SPARROW and upland nesters YELLOW WARBLER and COMMON

[nysbirds-l] Oceanside, Nassau Co

Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside 7 June With the exception of Seaside Sparrow that hasn't been seen for a few weeks, all of the native marsh birds were heard this morning; namely:: WILLET, CLAPPER RAIL, MARSH WREN, SALTMARSH SPARROW and upland nesters YELLOW WARBLER and COMMON

[nysbirds-l] Roseate Tern yesterday

Hi to all who gave me help on reporting the banded tern, especially Susan Elbin of NYC Audubon who put me in contact with Jeffery Spendelow of The Patuxent Wildlife Research Center. The bird was was banded as a chick at Eastern Egg Rock in Muscongus Bay, Maine. The year depends on whether

[nysbirds-l] Roseate Tern yesterday

Hi to all who gave me help on reporting the banded tern, especially Susan Elbin of NYC Audubon who put me in contact with Jeffery Spendelow of The Patuxent Wildlife Research Center. The bird was was banded as a chick at Eastern Egg Rock in Muscongus Bay, Maine. The year depends on whether

[nysbirds-l] Roseate Tern at Nickerson Beach

An adult ROSEATE TERN was near the water at Nickerson Beach this morning (05/27/2016) opposite the Tern/Skimmer colony. It had a very lovely pink breast. The tern was banded with a silver band on its right leg and a square band on the left leg with the number F18. Can someone let me know

[nysbirds-l] Roseate Tern at Nickerson Beach

An adult ROSEATE TERN was near the water at Nickerson Beach this morning (05/27/2016) opposite the Tern/Skimmer colony. It had a very lovely pink breast. The tern was banded with a silver band on its right leg and a square band on the left leg with the number F18. Can someone let me know

[nysbirds-l] Oceanside, Nassau Co

Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside 20 May A full complement of marsh birds this morning plus 11 shorebird species and 6 warblers in the upland area. Details:-- Clapper Rail, Marsh Wren, Saltmarsh and Seaside Sparrow. Semipalmated Plover, Black-bellied Plover, American Oystercatcher, Spotted

[nysbirds-l] Oceanside, Nassau Co

Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside 20 May A full complement of marsh birds this morning plus 11 shorebird species and 6 warblers in the upland area. Details:-- Clapper Rail, Marsh Wren, Saltmarsh and Seaside Sparrow. Semipalmated Plover, Black-bellied Plover, American Oystercatcher, Spotted

[nysbirds-l] South Shore locations--and Marsh Sparrows

Joe Giunta, Stan and I (Sy Schiff) started birding at the Jones Beach Coast Guard Station.bar There were a scattering of terns and shorebirds there and a few warblers at the parking lot. We moved on. We headed directly east to Gardiner County Park. The path to the bay was moderately birdy

[nysbirds-l] South Shore locations--and Marsh Sparrows

Joe Giunta, Stan and I (Sy Schiff) started birding at the Jones Beach Coast Guard Station.bar There were a scattering of terns and shorebirds there and a few warblers at the parking lot. We moved on. We headed directly east to Gardiner County Park. The path to the bay was moderately birdy

[nysbirds-l] Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside

After a stop at Hempstead Lake SP, I went over to Oceanside and just missed a SEASIDE SPARROW. While going back to look for it, we found a SALTMARSH SPARROW. So, the sparrows are back along with a number of CLAPPER RAILS. A GREEN HERON showed, but not the recent Tricolored Heron. Shorebirds

[nysbirds-l] Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside

After a stop at Hempstead Lake SP, I went over to Oceanside and just missed a SEASIDE SPARROW. While going back to look for it, we found a SALTMARSH SPARROW. So, the sparrows are back along with a number of CLAPPER RAILS. A GREEN HERON showed, but not the recent Tricolored Heron. Shorebirds

RE:[nysbirds-l] CP Hermit Warbler

My own experience with this species was an 11/29/2002 bird at Jones Beach and a 12/21/2010 bird at Sunken Meadow. Both were in winter plumage without black on the throat. The early bird had a bit of yellow on the throat where it would have been replaced by black in the Spring, the later one did

RE:[nysbirds-l] CP Hermit Warbler

My own experience with this species was an 11/29/2002 bird at Jones Beach and a 12/21/2010 bird at Sunken Meadow. Both were in winter plumage without black on the throat. The early bird had a bit of yellow on the throat where it would have been replaced by black in the Spring, the later one did

[nysbirds-l] Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside

Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) accompanied by Mike Farina (staff biologist) birded Oceanside on an overcast windy morning. Breeding birds nesting or feeding in the marsh, consisted of OSPREY, GLOSSY IBIS, GREAT and SNOWY EGRETS, TRICOLORED HERON, CLAPPER RAIL (calling in the marsh), AMERICAN

[nysbirds-l] Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside

Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) accompanied by Mike Farina (staff biologist) birded Oceanside on an overcast windy morning. Breeding birds nesting or feeding in the marsh, consisted of OSPREY, GLOSSY IBIS, GREAT and SNOWY EGRETS, TRICOLORED HERON, CLAPPER RAIL (calling in the marsh), AMERICAN

[nysbirds-l] Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside

Not much doing other than an influx of shorebirds and Ibis. 13 Glossy Ibis, flying around, finally landing in the puddle to the west of the pond and fed with a Snowy Egret, Least Sandpiper, Lesser Yellowlegs and 3 Greater Yellowlegs. In the puddle on the east side there were 3 Short-billed

[nysbirds-l] Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside

Not much doing other than an influx of shorebirds and Ibis. 13 Glossy Ibis, flying around, finally landing in the puddle to the west of the pond and fed with a Snowy Egret, Least Sandpiper, Lesser Yellowlegs and 3 Greater Yellowlegs. In the puddle on the east side there were 3 Short-billed

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP (Nass Co) and Alley Pond Park (Queens Co)

Joe Giunta and I birded Hempstead Lake SP. Still early in the season, but there are a few early migrants and breeding birds; namely CHIMNEY SWIFT, EASTERN KINGBIRD, WARBLING VIREO, HOUSE WREN, BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHER, OVENBIRD, NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH, OVENBIRD, BLUE-WINGED WARBLER, YELLOW, PALM

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP (Nass Co) and Alley Pond Park (Queens Co)

Joe Giunta and I birded Hempstead Lake SP. Still early in the season, but there are a few early migrants and breeding birds; namely CHIMNEY SWIFT, EASTERN KINGBIRD, WARBLING VIREO, HOUSE WREN, BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHER, OVENBIRD, NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH, OVENBIRD, BLUE-WINGED WARBLER, YELLOW, PALM

[nysbirds-l] Ocean beaches

Jones Beach strip to Robert Moses SP and Captree Island. Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) started at the Coast Guard Station and then to West End #2. Our prime interest were wet land birds. But we managed a Peregrine and a Merlin plus Field, Chipping, Song, Swamp and White-throated Sparrows.

[nysbirds-l] Ocean beaches

Jones Beach strip to Robert Moses SP and Captree Island. Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) started at the Coast Guard Station and then to West End #2. Our prime interest were wet land birds. But we managed a Peregrine and a Merlin plus Field, Chipping, Song, Swamp and White-throated Sparrows.

Re: [nysbirds-l] Tern - swan River

I'll bite. You never know what these kids are smoking these days, - Original Message - From: "Rick" To: ; Sent: Friday, April 22, 2016 8:13 PM Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Tern - swan River The typo-pun opportunities here

Re: [nysbirds-l] Tern - swan River

I'll bite. You never know what these kids are smoking these days, - Original Message - From: "Rick" To: ; Sent: Friday, April 22, 2016 8:13 PM Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Tern - swan River The typo-pun opportunities here are too mind-boggling for response. I believe the correct

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach

Jones Beach West End 20 April Looking for my first SAVANNAH SPARROWS, I found 10 feeding along the edges on both sides of the road just before the turn into the Coast Guard Station. Also, a pair of DARK-EYED JUNCOS and a very tame PALM WARBLER. Other birds Included HERMIT THRUSH, BROWN

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