[nysbirds-l] Croton point park -- olive sided fly

2016-09-10 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
About 730 this morning I watched an olive sided flycatcher hawking insects for about 5 minutes. Was regularly perching on a dead snag about half way up road to nature center. It was virtually identical spot several of us saw an olive sided fly during spring migration. Possible it could be same

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

2016-09-04 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
A few birds. Best 1 Philadelphia Vireo in trees just south and west of the swimming pool (at end of campground) in company of a blue gray gnatcatcher Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

2016-09-04 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
A few birds. Best 1 Philadelphia Vireo in trees just south and west of the swimming pool (at end of campground) in company of a blue gray gnatcatcher Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park Funding Will Help Restore Croton Point Park Meadow | WAMC

2016-07-31 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
After seeing photos of beautiful perched up meadowlark from the landfill this morning I walked the landfill from 345-445 breeze was up a bit so quite pleasant and great birds (but no meadowlark) -- 4 osprey, 2 red tail, 1 bald eagle (young bird), 1 kestrel, 2 grasshopper sparrow one teed up,

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park Funding Will Help Restore Croton Point Park Meadow | WAMC

2016-07-31 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
After seeing photos of beautiful perched up meadowlark from the landfill this morning I walked the landfill from 345-445 breeze was up a bit so quite pleasant and great birds (but no meadowlark) -- 4 osprey, 2 red tail, 1 bald eagle (young bird), 1 kestrel, 2 grasshopper sparrow one teed up,

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point

2016-06-25 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
With a breeze the land fill was very pleasant this afternoon. With the drought there were no ticks (unheard of). As to birds 2 willow fly, 2 grasshopper sparrow (one teed up), one F bobolink, one bald eagle flyover There is a new informative sign installed at the beginning of the walk up the

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point

2016-06-25 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
With a breeze the land fill was very pleasant this afternoon. With the drought there were no ticks (unheard of). As to birds 2 willow fly, 2 grasshopper sparrow (one teed up), one F bobolink, one bald eagle flyover There is a new informative sign installed at the beginning of the walk up the

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Landfill Grasshopper Sparrows

2016-06-11 Thread Anne Swaim
Pleased to see & hear four different grasshopper sparrows this morning singing atop the landfill grasslands at Croton Point just after dawn, along with four singing male bobolinks. Vimeo video of one grasshopper sparrow: https://vimeo.com/170279500 Posts for an interpretive sign that will

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Landfill Grasshopper Sparrows

2016-06-11 Thread Anne Swaim
Pleased to see & hear four different grasshopper sparrows this morning singing atop the landfill grasslands at Croton Point just after dawn, along with four singing male bobolinks. Vimeo video of one grasshopper sparrow: https://vimeo.com/170279500 Posts for an interpretive sign that will

[nysbirds-l] Croton point

2016-05-08 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
Croton point is hopping olive sided fly, blackburnian (2) Wilsons magnolia Parula multiples of btgw btbw chestnut sided scarlet t both Orioles just at nature center and more Sent from my iPhone > On May 8, 2016, at 9:38 AM, Tim Healy wrote: > > Still exploring median

[nysbirds-l] Croton point

2016-05-08 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
Croton point is hopping olive sided fly, blackburnian (2) Wilsons magnolia Parula multiples of btgw btbw chestnut sided scarlet t both Orioles just at nature center and more Sent from my iPhone > On May 8, 2016, at 9:38 AM, Tim Healy wrote: > > Still exploring median with Brendan.

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

2016-04-26 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
CPP was hopping a bit this am as the rain put down some birds -- not like CP or Prospect or High Island -- but hey it's our "patch" in the river towns of northern Westchester -- in a brief 45 minute visit w K. T. Bardwell we had Warblers (7 species) Black and white - x Yellow rumped - x BT

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

2016-04-26 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
CPP was hopping a bit this am as the rain put down some birds -- not like CP or Prospect or High Island -- but hey it's our "patch" in the river towns of northern Westchester -- in a brief 45 minute visit w K. T. Bardwell we had Warblers (7 species) Black and white - x Yellow rumped - x BT

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

2016-04-10 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
Osprey w nesting material Kestrel (2) Fox sparrow (low road) Ruby crowned kinglet (low road) Killdeer GH owl (4); photographers (22) Screech owl (1) Tree sparrow Blue winged teal -- M+F (croton bay) Red breasted merganser (croton bay) Green winged teal (11) (train station - boat ramp area)

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

2016-04-10 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
Osprey w nesting material Kestrel (2) Fox sparrow (low road) Ruby crowned kinglet (low road) Killdeer GH owl (4); photographers (22) Screech owl (1) Tree sparrow Blue winged teal -- M+F (croton bay) Red breasted merganser (croton bay) Green winged teal (11) (train station - boat ramp area)

[nysbirds-l] Croton point snipe

2016-04-06 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
One snipe in grassy area on left side of road driving in after the toll house and before main parking lot about 20 feet in front of 4 killdeer L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Croton point snipe

2016-04-06 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
One snipe in grassy area on left side of road driving in after the toll house and before main parking lot about 20 feet in front of 4 killdeer L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton point Park

2016-03-19 Thread Karen Fung
Lark Sparrow present right now (3:25p) feeding on the grass in its usual area. Karen Fung NYC http://BIRDSiVIEWS.com Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 19, 2016, at 2:10 PM, Larry Trachtenberg > wrote: > > Several reportable highlights > > First of season

Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton point Park

2016-03-19 Thread Karen Fung
Lark Sparrow present right now (3:25p) feeding on the grass in its usual area. Karen Fung NYC http://BIRDSiVIEWS.com Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 19, 2016, at 2:10 PM, Larry Trachtenberg > wrote: > > Several reportable highlights > > First of season American Kestrel > 3 bald eagle

[nysbirds-l] Croton point Park

2016-03-19 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
Several reportable highlights First of season American Kestrel 3 bald eagle Tree sparrow 15+ American pipit - landfill Ruby crowned kinglet The lark sparrow continues (was seen Tuesday and again this morning not by me but by very good and reliable reporters) L. Trachtenberg Ossining

[nysbirds-l] Croton point Park

2016-03-19 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
Several reportable highlights First of season American Kestrel 3 bald eagle Tree sparrow 15+ American pipit - landfill Ruby crowned kinglet The lark sparrow continues (was seen Tuesday and again this morning not by me but by very good and reliable reporters) L. Trachtenberg Ossining

Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park 2/27 -- black vultures

2016-02-28 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
At 745 am this morning perched on the Rte 9 north exit off ramp for croton point park were 14 black vultures. That's the most I've seen up here. While the local TV count can sometimes well exceed 100, seems the BV population may be growing. L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my iPhone > On

Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park 2/27 -- black vultures

2016-02-28 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
At 745 am this morning perched on the Rte 9 north exit off ramp for croton point park were 14 black vultures. That's the most I've seen up here. While the local TV count can sometimes well exceed 100, seems the BV population may be growing. L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my iPhone > On

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park 2/27

2016-02-27 Thread Matthew Wills
Highlights of a glorious, barely winter day today at Croton Point Park. We walked from the train station to the Point and back, 11:30-3:15. At least one adult Bald Eagle -- 3 sightings of an adult bird over span of walk may have been more than one individual -- and one sub-adult (being

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park 2/27

2016-02-27 Thread Matthew Wills
Highlights of a glorious, barely winter day today at Croton Point Park. We walked from the train station to the Point and back, 11:30-3:15. At least one adult Bald Eagle -- 3 sightings of an adult bird over span of walk may have been more than one individual -- and one sub-adult (being

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Pk Lark Sparrow: Yes (Westchester Co)

2016-02-21 Thread Karen Fung
As of 10:45a, continuing in the area just beyond the main parking lot, between the pavilion and the paved road to the Nature Center. Karen Fung NYC http://BIRDSiVIEWS.com Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Pk Lark Sparrow: Yes (Westchester Co)

2016-02-21 Thread Karen Fung
As of 10:45a, continuing in the area just beyond the main parking lot, between the pavilion and the paved road to the Nature Center. Karen Fung NYC http://BIRDSiVIEWS.com Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

2016-02-13 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
A sunny cold morning with KT Bardwell and J. Grant yielded a lot more birds than we thought. The lark sparrow continues seen a few times with good size flocks of American tree sparrows, juncos and some wt sparrows. 2 golden crowned kinglets and 2 catbirds the latter on low road by wine cellars,

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

2016-02-13 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
A sunny cold morning with KT Bardwell and J. Grant yielded a lot more birds than we thought. The lark sparrow continues seen a few times with good size flocks of American tree sparrows, juncos and some wt sparrows. 2 golden crowned kinglets and 2 catbirds the latter on low road by wine cellars,

[nysbirds-l] Croton point

2016-01-16 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
Low road by wine cellars are 2 chipping sparrow w flock of Juncos. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Croton point lark Sparrow

2016-01-16 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
Continues- present now on path between gazebo and main parking lot. L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Croton point lark Sparrow

2016-01-16 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
Continues- present now on path between gazebo and main parking lot. L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Croton point

2016-01-16 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
Low road by wine cellars are 2 chipping sparrow w flock of Juncos. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Lark Sparrow continues

2016-01-13 Thread Ryan MacLean
Lark Sparrow continues at Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson. It was feeding directly infront of the picnic gazebo by the main parking lot at 4:30 PM this evening, associating with several Am. Tree Sparrows. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park Lark Sparrow - yes

2016-01-09 Thread Pepaul
North end of main parking lot associating with juncos. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park Lark Sparrow - yes

2016-01-09 Thread Pepaul
North end of main parking lot associating with juncos. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Lark Sparrow - Yes

2016-01-02 Thread Alan Wells
Found this morning in the pines trees where the path to the Nature Center meets the main parking lot. Alan Wells -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Lark Sparrow - Yes

2016-01-02 Thread Alan Wells
Found this morning in the pines trees where the path to the Nature Center meets the main parking lot. Alan Wells -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Lark Sparrow continues

2015-12-28 Thread Anne Swaim
Seen this morning ~11am associating with flock of juncos on lawn area between large parking lot and landfill hill at Croton Point Park. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Lark Sparrow continues

2015-12-28 Thread Anne Swaim
Seen this morning ~11am associating with flock of juncos on lawn area between large parking lot and landfill hill at Croton Point Park. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Lark Sparrow plus

2015-12-14 Thread Ryan MacLean
I along with several other people had great looks at the Lark Sparrow at Croton Point today between 2-3 PM. The bird does tend to wander around the area at the bottom of the nature center driveway but with some quiet persistence it usually comes back to the area, often in the company of House

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Lark Sparrow continues

2015-12-14 Thread Gail Benson
The Lark Sparrow continues to work a wide circle around the same area as first reported this morning. (Road up to nature center near Willow. Both sides of road.) -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point - LASP, Yes!

2015-12-14 Thread Matthew Fuirst
The croton point lark sparrow is still present at Croton Point Park. Larry's directions were spot on. Bird was found in the largest patch of bushes on the left side of the road up to the nature center after the willow. Great looks and was pretty stationary for a while. Good luck! Best, Matt

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Lark Sparrow plus

2015-12-14 Thread Ryan MacLean
I along with several other people had great looks at the Lark Sparrow at Croton Point today between 2-3 PM. The bird does tend to wander around the area at the bottom of the nature center driveway but with some quiet persistence it usually comes back to the area, often in the company of House

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point - LASP, Yes!

2015-12-14 Thread Matthew Fuirst
The croton point lark sparrow is still present at Croton Point Park. Larry's directions were spot on. Bird was found in the largest patch of bushes on the left side of the road up to the nature center after the willow. Great looks and was pretty stationary for a while. Good luck! Best, Matt

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Lark Sparrow continues

2015-12-14 Thread Gail Benson
The Lark Sparrow continues to work a wide circle around the same area as first reported this morning. (Road up to nature center near Willow. Both sides of road.) -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

2015-12-04 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
Adult peregrine perched in perfect morning light by road to nature center. Watched for 15 min and was still there. L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

2015-12-04 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
Adult peregrine perched in perfect morning light by road to nature center. Watched for 15 min and was still there. L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

2015-11-15 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
Late afternoon walk included 3 pipits, 5 snow buntings (great looks) 2 N. Harriers, 1 bald eagle and my first of season Am. Tree sparrow (3). L. Trachtemberg Ossining Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

2015-11-15 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
Late afternoon walk included 3 pipits, 5 snow buntings (great looks) 2 N. Harriers, 1 bald eagle and my first of season Am. Tree sparrow (3). L. Trachtemberg Ossining Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

2015-11-07 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
Beautiful morning in the park. Highlights included 1 meadowlark (landfill hopefully in for winter), 1 BH Vireo (river road), 2 YR warbler, 6 Savannah sparrow, 14 pipit (one flock - landfill), 75+/- waxwings (3 flocks), 4 BE (3 adult), 2 N Harrier, 1 Cooper's hawk, 1 osprey w big fish (seems

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

2015-11-07 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
Beautiful morning in the park. Highlights included 1 meadowlark (landfill hopefully in for winter), 1 BH Vireo (river road), 2 YR warbler, 6 Savannah sparrow, 14 pipit (one flock - landfill), 75+/- waxwings (3 flocks), 4 BE (3 adult), 2 N Harrier, 1 Cooper's hawk, 1 osprey w big fish (seems

[nysbirds-l] Croton point

2015-10-25 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
4 species of warbler Saturday --expected Palm, yellow rump and yellowthroat and an unexpected young Nashville full eye ring great looks; also harrier (grey ghost -- aren't they just a beautiful bird to see), 2BE, a lingering osprey (w BIG fish), 1 kestrel on landfill. Lots of waxwings: E.

[nysbirds-l] Croton point

2015-10-25 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
4 species of warbler Saturday --expected Palm, yellow rump and yellowthroat and an unexpected young Nashville full eye ring great looks; also harrier (grey ghost -- aren't they just a beautiful bird to see), 2BE, a lingering osprey (w BIG fish), 1 kestrel on landfill. Lots of waxwings: E.

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

2015-10-17 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
A breezy morning walk at CPP found among many other birds 4 WC and 3 field sparrow, 4 bald eagle all young birds in various stages, Merlin (some in group saw 2), 1 harrier, 1 Cooper's hawk, lots of waxwings, a BH vireo, kingfisher, and great looks at a grey cheeked thrush. L. Trachtenberg

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

2015-10-17 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
A breezy morning walk at CPP found among many other birds 4 WC and 3 field sparrow, 4 bald eagle all young birds in various stages, Merlin (some in group saw 2), 1 harrier, 1 Cooper's hawk, lots of waxwings, a BH vireo, kingfisher, and great looks at a grey cheeked thrush. L. Trachtenberg

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park: Sparrows & Raptors & Unexpected Am Bittern

2015-10-06 Thread Anne Swaim
Big influx of sparrows at Croton Point seen this morning especially along the river road below the campground. A seven sparrow morning: including large flocks of song & white-throats with additions of a few each swamp and white-crowned; lingering chipping sparrows; nice views of two different

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park: Sparrows & Raptors & Unexpected Am Bittern

2015-10-06 Thread Anne Swaim
Big influx of sparrows at Croton Point seen this morning especially along the river road below the campground. A seven sparrow morning: including large flocks of song & white-throats with additions of a few each swamp and white-crowned; lingering chipping sparrows; nice views of two different

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park raptor morning

2015-10-02 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
Despite overcast skies, slight drizzle and 50 degree temps 20 minutes (7-720 am) at croton point park yielded 2 imm. BE (looked like first year birds) on swimming beach one eating large fish, 3 kestrel, 1 harrier, 1 red tail, 1 osprey, 1 raven and about 10 TV. Looks like sparrows may be moving

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park raptor morning

2015-10-02 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
Despite overcast skies, slight drizzle and 50 degree temps 20 minutes (7-720 am) at croton point park yielded 2 imm. BE (looked like first year birds) on swimming beach one eating large fish, 3 kestrel, 1 harrier, 1 red tail, 1 osprey, 1 raven and about 10 TV. Looks like sparrows may be moving

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

2015-09-10 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
40 minutes in the park this morning yielded a yellow breasted chat (this one in the thickets before driving up road to nature center), also first Palm warbler of season, a black throated blue, a few kestrels and Charlie Roberto picked up a Merlin. Incredibly in yet another County faux pas at

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

2015-09-10 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
40 minutes in the park this morning yielded a yellow breasted chat (this one in the thickets before driving up road to nature center), also first Palm warbler of season, a black throated blue, a few kestrels and Charlie Roberto picked up a Merlin. Incredibly in yet another County faux pas at

[nysbirds-l] Croton point Park

2015-08-28 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
This morning the yellow breasted chat made another brief appearance re-found by Jeff Seneca. Also heard (but not seen by me) although later photographed by Jeff was a yellow billed cuckoo. Both birds were on the low road in vicinity of wine cellars. L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my

[nysbirds-l] Croton point Park

2015-08-28 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
This morning the yellow breasted chat made another brief appearance re-found by Jeff Seneca. Also heard (but not seen by me) although later photographed by Jeff was a yellow billed cuckoo. Both birds were on the low road in vicinity of wine cellars. L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

2015-08-27 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
At 6:30 met recent SUNY ESF grad Kyle Bardwell -- who has secured employment in his chosen field of environmental engineering -- for some early morning birding at The Point. Having to leave just before 8, he is learning how work gets in the way of a beautiful morning in the field. Lots of birds

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

2015-08-27 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
At 6:30 met recent SUNY ESF grad Kyle Bardwell -- who has secured employment in his chosen field of environmental engineering -- for some early morning birding at The Point. Having to leave just before 8, he is learning how work gets in the way of a beautiful morning in the field. Lots of birds

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point, Westchester County

2015-08-07 Thread Anne Swaim
Saw increased concentration/movement of Baltimore Orioles (26) and Eastern Kingbirds (18) at Croton Point Park this morning. Almost all of these orioles (23) in one small area around the nature center just after 8am, mixed ages/sexes, moving about as a loose group. The kingbirds were closely

[nysbirds-l] Croton point

2015-08-07 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
This morning there are 2 spotless spotted sandpipers at swimming beach at CPP. As to osprey, among other places in county, a pair has again (3 years running?) bred successfully on the tallest light tower in the croton Harmon train station parking lot L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my

[nysbirds-l] Croton point

2015-08-07 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
This morning there are 2 spotless spotted sandpipers at swimming beach at CPP. As to osprey, among other places in county, a pair has again (3 years running?) bred successfully on the tallest light tower in the croton Harmon train station parking lot L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point, Westchester County

2015-08-07 Thread Anne Swaim
Saw increased concentration/movement of Baltimore Orioles (26) and Eastern Kingbirds (18) at Croton Point Park this morning. Almost all of these orioles (23) in one small area around the nature center just after 8am, mixed ages/sexes, moving about as a loose group. The kingbirds were closely

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Landfill Grasslands -- Upland Sandpiper this am

2015-07-27 Thread Anne Swaim
An Upland Sandpiper was flushed this morning from the Croton Point landfill grasslands in Westchester County during the regular 4th Monday birdwalk from Saw Mill River Audubon. Circled back a bit offering good looks and then flew off to another part of landfill and landed. (We didn't pursue it

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

2015-07-17 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
The landfill was really beautiful on a quite a breezy late afternoon. An hour birding highlights were 2 grasshopper sparrows on one of the side paths close views (I saw no evidence of breeding); numerous bobolinks +/-15 males in various molt stages, one willow flycatcher by ball field parking

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

2015-07-17 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
The landfill was really beautiful on a quite a breezy late afternoon. An hour birding highlights were 2 grasshopper sparrows on one of the side paths close views (I saw no evidence of breeding); numerous bobolinks +/-15 males in various molt stages, one willow flycatcher by ball field parking

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Grasshopper Sparrows Return (& other birds)

2015-05-25 Thread Anne Swaim
At least two singing Grasshopper sparrows were atop the landfill grasslands at Croton Point County Park (Westchester County) this morning. Other birds enjoyed this morning on the regular 4th Monday Saw Mill River Audubon walk at Croton Point included: * at least six singing and displaying

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Grasshopper Sparrows Return ( other birds)

2015-05-25 Thread Anne Swaim
At least two singing Grasshopper sparrows were atop the landfill grasslands at Croton Point County Park (Westchester County) this morning. Other birds enjoyed this morning on the regular 4th Monday Saw Mill River Audubon walk at Croton Point included: * at least six singing and displaying

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

2015-05-18 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
In a brief stop this a.m. had one real surprise Olive Sided flycatcher perched upright at end of high open snag near upper gazebo (airfield area) L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

2015-05-18 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
In a brief stop this a.m. had one real surprise Olive Sided flycatcher perched upright at end of high open snag near upper gazebo (airfield area) L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

2015-05-17 Thread Joseph Wallace
A quick hour or so at the model-airplane field this morning brought a satisfying number and variety of migrants and nesters. A dozen warbler species included Nashville, Tennessee, Black-throated Blue and Green, Magnolia, Canada, and Blackpoll. Other highlights included nest-building Baltimore

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

2015-05-17 Thread Joseph Wallace
A quick hour or so at the model-airplane field this morning brought a satisfying number and variety of migrants and nesters. A dozen warbler species included Nashville, Tennessee, Black-throated Blue and Green, Magnolia, Canada, and Blackpoll. Other highlights included nest-building Baltimore

[nysbirds-l] Croton point

2015-04-24 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
Not many birds around but out of the wind in the South Bay we had a Bonaparte's gull and a surprise red breasted merganser and on the shoreline a fully plumaged spotted sandpiper. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Croton point

2015-04-24 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
Not many birds around but out of the wind in the South Bay we had a Bonaparte's gull and a surprise red breasted merganser and on the shoreline a fully plumaged spotted sandpiper. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

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

2015-04-05 Thread Steve Walter
-119012484-8873...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-119012484-8873...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Larry Trachtenberg Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2015 7:18 PM To: NYSBirds-L@Cornell.edu Subject: [nysbirds-l] Croton point park -- BT grackle? I photographed what I am quite sure is a female boat tailed

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

2015-04-05 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
I photographed what I am quite sure is a female boat tailed grackle feeding in the mowed mugwort on left (east) side of landfill around 230 pm. loosely affiliating w robins-no other blackbirds on ground. It was there for quite a while. My only hesitancy is that there are no reports of boat

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

2015-04-05 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
I photographed what I am quite sure is a female boat tailed grackle feeding in the mowed mugwort on left (east) side of landfill around 230 pm. loosely affiliating w robins-no other blackbirds on ground. It was there for quite a while. My only hesitancy is that there are no reports of boat

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

2015-04-05 Thread Steve Walter
-119012484-8873...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-119012484-8873...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Larry Trachtenberg Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2015 7:18 PM To: NYSBirds-L@Cornell.edu Subject: [nysbirds-l] Croton point park -- BT grackle? I photographed what I am quite sure is a female boat tailed

[nysbirds-l] Croton point / ossining

2015-03-28 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
Despite the cold rain and snow (and wind) there were some good birds on the landfill flushed snipe and FOS meadowlark, kestrel and fly over osprey. Also GHO seen by many and heard a Merlin was around but I did not see it. At home feeders still at least 5 pine Siskin (will they make it to

[nysbirds-l] Croton point / ossining

2015-03-28 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
Despite the cold rain and snow (and wind) there were some good birds on the landfill flushed snipe and FOS meadowlark, kestrel and fly over osprey. Also GHO seen by many and heard a Merlin was around but I did not see it. At home feeders still at least 5 pine Siskin (will they make it to

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Woodcock & Snipe in the Fog Tonight

2015-03-26 Thread Anne Swaim
In the midst of a dense fog completely hiding the Croton and Hudson Rivers, at least a dozen woodcock were peenting and twittering over the E side of the landfill hill at dusk tonight at Croton Point County Park, Westchester County. First peent at 7:20pm. Three Wilson's Snipe were seen feeding

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Woodcock Snipe in the Fog Tonight

2015-03-26 Thread Anne Swaim
In the midst of a dense fog completely hiding the Croton and Hudson Rivers, at least a dozen woodcock were peenting and twittering over the E side of the landfill hill at dusk tonight at Croton Point County Park, Westchester County. First peent at 7:20pm. Three Wilson's Snipe were seen feeding

[nysbirds-l] Croton point wilson's snipe

2015-03-20 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
7:15 this morning there were 3 snipe on grass left side of "traffic" circle just before main parking lot. Also one N. Harrier and still several Eagles around L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Croton point wilson's snipe

2015-03-20 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
7:15 this morning there were 3 snipe on grass left side of traffic circle just before main parking lot. Also one N. Harrier and still several Eagles around L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point

2015-02-28 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
The redheads were still present this am. I had fewer BE than 20 but seven were perched all visible from the low road, 4 in one tree by water; imm. red shouldered hawk perched on tree right on low road (the gravel road w wine cellars) but biggest surprise was a hermit thrush which I was able to

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point

2015-02-28 Thread Carney, Martin
4 Redheads and 4 Common Mergansers were seen at the Croton Train Station from the parking area near the train bridge at around 4pm yesterday. Saw at least 20 Bald Eagles from this parking area, and the park itself near the RV area...Happy birding...Martin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point

2015-02-28 Thread Carney, Martin
4 Redheads and 4 Common Mergansers were seen at the Croton Train Station from the parking area near the train bridge at around 4pm yesterday. Saw at least 20 Bald Eagles from this parking area, and the park itself near the RV area...Happy birding...Martin Carney -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point

2015-02-28 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
The redheads were still present this am. I had fewer BE than 20 but seven were perched all visible from the low road, 4 in one tree by water; imm. red shouldered hawk perched on tree right on low road (the gravel road w wine cellars) but biggest surprise was a hermit thrush which I was able to

RE: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point

2015-02-21 Thread Carole Griffiths
displaying and mating). From: bounce-118846278-14379...@list.cornell.edu [bounce-118846278-14379...@list.cornell.edu] on behalf of Matthew Wills [matthewwi...@earthlink.net] Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2015 9:01 PM To: NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu Subject: [nysbirds-l] Croton

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point

2015-02-21 Thread Matthew Wills
A birthday walk in Croton Point Park before the snow today revealed a dearth of Bald Eagles. We had 9 sightings of eagles, mostly distant. (Only 9! I know, we're getting spoiled.) A male Norther Harrier was bouncing over the hill. A Merlin nicely perched near the Point. A single Red-tailed hawk.

RE: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point

2015-02-21 Thread Carole Griffiths
displaying and mating). From: bounce-118846278-14379...@list.cornell.edu [bounce-118846278-14379...@list.cornell.edu] on behalf of Matthew Wills [matthewwi...@earthlink.net] Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2015 9:01 PM To: NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu Subject: [nysbirds-l] Croton

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point

2015-02-21 Thread Matthew Wills
A birthday walk in Croton Point Park before the snow today revealed a dearth of Bald Eagles. We had 9 sightings of eagles, mostly distant. (Only 9! I know, we're getting spoiled.) A male Norther Harrier was bouncing over the hill. A Merlin nicely perched near the Point. A single Red-tailed hawk.

[nysbirds-l] Croton point

2015-02-17 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
There were many common redpolls in mixed flock of goldfinch and siskins yesterday even feeding on ground w juncos and WT sparrows. Sporadic reports over the last week so they are likely hanging around. Best spot seems to be in trees just at the left turn off, from the paved road (past the RVs)

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