[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP

Some INTERESTING birding at Hempstead Lake SP this morning.  WOOD DUCK in Schodack Pond flying out in 3 groups with consensus from the birders for a total of 80+ and probably more; a SOLITARY SANDPIPER; YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO, 3 COMMON RAVEN, 2 immature and an adult BALD EAGLE all 3 circling

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP

Some INTERESTING birding at Hempstead Lake SP this morning.  WOOD DUCK in Schodack Pond flying out in 3 groups with consensus from the birders for a total of 80+ and probably more; a SOLITARY SANDPIPER; YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO, 3 COMMON RAVEN, 2 immature and an adult BALD EAGLE all 3 circling

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP

After a smattering of warblers and a female SUMMER TANGER in my yard (2 miles east of the park) yesterday afternoon, I expected an exciting day today. Nope!. Still struggling to get a wow day. However, the PROTHOTARY WARBLER continues and a CERULIAN WARBLER showed up early this morning along

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP

After a smattering of warblers and a female SUMMER TANGER in my yard (2 miles east of the park) yesterday afternoon, I expected an exciting day today. Nope!. Still struggling to get a wow day. However, the PROTHOTARY WARBLER continues and a CERULIAN WARBLER showed up early this morning along

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake State Park

Arriving at Hempstead Lake in late morning seemed to have been the right time, as there was a moderate break from the rain. It was surprisingly birdy around Schodack pond with lots of yellow rumps, good numbers of palm and pine warblers, rublets, gnatcatchers and both waterthrushes, which at

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake State Park

Arriving at Hempstead Lake in late morning seemed to have been the right time, as there was a moderate break from the rain. It was surprisingly birdy around Schodack pond with lots of yellow rumps, good numbers of palm and pine warblers, rublets, gnatcatchers and both waterthrushes, which at

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead lake SP

Near field #3, on a dreary morning before the drizzle, the Thursday mourning group found an Eastern Phoebe and a very bright Pine Warbler. Both FOS. It’s a start. Sy Sent from Mail for Windows 10 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead lake SP

Near field #3, on a dreary morning before the drizzle, the Thursday mourning group found an Eastern Phoebe and a very bright Pine Warbler. Both FOS. It’s a start. Sy Sent from Mail for Windows 10 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP, Nassau Co. Yellow Throated Vireos

I went to HLSP early this morning- female Redstarts seemed to be everywhere. Highlights included: at least 2 Yellow Throated Vireos, Nashville Warbler, Chestnut Sided Warbler, and a likely Yellow Bellied Flycatcher (was moving around a lot) good birding, Rob in Massapequa -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP, Nassau Co. Yellow Throated Vireos

I went to HLSP early this morning- female Redstarts seemed to be everywhere. Highlights included: at least 2 Yellow Throated Vireos, Nashville Warbler, Chestnut Sided Warbler, and a likely Yellow Bellied Flycatcher (was moving around a lot) good birding, Rob in Massapequa -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP, Nassau Co

I was at HLSP early this morning- highlights: female Redstarts, Black and White Warblers (10), Blue Winged Warblers (3), Canada Warbler (1), Worm Eating Warbler, and Yellow Bellied Flycatcher (1). Rob in Massapequa -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP, Nassau Co

I was at HLSP early this morning- highlights: female Redstarts, Black and White Warblers (10), Blue Winged Warblers (3), Canada Warbler (1), Worm Eating Warbler, and Yellow Bellied Flycatcher (1). Rob in Massapequa -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake state park Nassau county Cape May, Bay-breasted, Blackburnian warblers

In just over an hour at Hempstead Lake State park, by the northern end north of the picnic area, there was a nice variety of warblers, including Cape May, Bay-breasted (2 found by Pat Palladino), Blackburnian, Nashville(2), BT Green, Blackpoll, Black & Parula. Seen by others in the park were

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake state park Nassau county Cape May, Bay-breasted, Blackburnian warblers

In just over an hour at Hempstead Lake State park, by the northern end north of the picnic area, there was a nice variety of warblers, including Cape May, Bay-breasted (2 found by Pat Palladino), Blackburnian, Nashville(2), BT Green, Blackpoll, Black & Parula. Seen by others in the park were

[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] Hempstead Lake report

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

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake report

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

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake State Park

I birded HLSP briefly today. I had at least 5 Northern Waterthrushes (could not locate any Louisiana), 2 solitary sandpipers, and at least 2 spotted sandpipers. Also saw a few American Redstarts. The mosquitoes were really bad! Mike Z. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake State Park

I birded HLSP briefly today. I had at least 5 Northern Waterthrushes (could not locate any Louisiana), 2 solitary sandpipers, and at least 2 spotted sandpipers. Also saw a few American Redstarts. The mosquitoes were really bad! Mike Z. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake - lingering migrants

A thorough sweep of Hempstead Lake this morning turned up several good birds reported for the past week. Previously Cliff and Bank Swallows remain, feeding among their commoner cousins. I tallied 11 warbler species, including a continuing Orange-crowned, Redstart, Nashville, Blue-winged,

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake - lingering migrants

A thorough sweep of Hempstead Lake this morning turned up several good birds reported for the past week. Previously Cliff and Bank Swallows remain, feeding among their commoner cousins. I tallied 11 warbler species, including a continuing Orange-crowned, Redstart, Nashville, Blue-winged,

[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] Hempstead Lake this evening

Highlights of a delightful evening stroll at Hempstead Lake include a singing Rusty Blackbird, a pair of Wood Ducks who flushed from the swampy area and were later found perched in a tree right above the path, some local raptors, many gnatcatchers, and a young Great Blue Heron resting at the

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake this evening

Highlights of a delightful evening stroll at Hempstead Lake include a singing Rusty Blackbird, a pair of Wood Ducks who flushed from the swampy area and were later found perched in a tree right above the path, some local raptors, many gnatcatchers, and a young Great Blue Heron resting at the

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake and Jamaica Bay

I started the day at Hempstead Lake State Park, where I found early migrants were quite active. Barn and Northern Rough-winged Swallows were seen over the south lake within the large Tree Swallow flock. Also spotted both kinglets, a male gnatcatcher, several bright Pine Warblers, and singing

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake and Jamaica Bay

I started the day at Hempstead Lake State Park, where I found early migrants were quite active. Barn and Northern Rough-winged Swallows were seen over the south lake within the large Tree Swallow flock. Also spotted both kinglets, a male gnatcatcher, several bright Pine Warblers, and singing

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP + jones Beach

Hempstead lake SP 24 Mar A COMMON RAVEN flew over chased by 2 Crows. The size difference usually not noticed particularly was extremely apparent. Big difference. We were all taken aback Other raptors included Cooper's, Sharp-shinned, Osprey and a Great Horned Owl. No new migrants,

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP + jones Beach

Hempstead lake SP 24 Mar A COMMON RAVEN flew over chased by 2 Crows. The size difference usually not noticed particularly was extremely apparent. Big difference. We were all taken aback Other raptors included Cooper's, Sharp-shinned, Osprey and a Great Horned Owl. No new migrants,

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP--Pine Warbler

Hempstead Lake SP 17 Mar First PINE WARBLER, a dingy drab bird. Sy Schiff -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP--Pine Warbler

Hempstead Lake SP 17 Mar First PINE WARBLER, a dingy drab bird. Sy Schiff -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake tennis tournament, May 7-15

Imagine the traffic on the Southern State! I believe this is something they plan on doing every year, it seems counterproductive since there are plans to restore Hempstead Lake State Park -

Re: [nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake tennis tournament, May 7-15

Imagine the traffic on the Southern State! I believe this is something they plan on doing every year, it seems counterproductive since there are plans to restore Hempstead Lake State Park -

Re:[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake tennis tournament, May 7-15

Seriously? Hmmm. Where would be a better venue for this event? Oh, how about the National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadow, site of the U.S Open?! Which, according to its event calendar -https://www.usta.com/events/summary/ - is completely available for the entire month of May. Even the

Re:[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake tennis tournament, May 7-15

Seriously? Hmmm. Where would be a better venue for this event? Oh, how about the National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadow, site of the U.S Open?! Which, according to its event calendar -https://www.usta.com/events/summary/ - is completely available for the entire month of May. Even the

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake tennis tournament, May 7-15

The Empire State Open tennis tournament is to be held at Hempstead Lake State Park May 7-15, during the peak of spring migration. Temporary bleachers and other structures will be installed for an anticipated 60,000 spectators. According to State Parks Commissioner Rose Harvey, the tournament will

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake tennis tournament, May 7-15

The Empire State Open tennis tournament is to be held at Hempstead Lake State Park May 7-15, during the peak of spring migration. Temporary bleachers and other structures will be installed for an anticipated 60,000 spectators. According to State Parks Commissioner Rose Harvey, the tournament will

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake and Smith Pond

Though the extensive snow kept me busy shoveling and prevented me from traveling too far, I did swing by Hempstead Lake and Smith Pond to see what was around. Both locations featured good numbers of Common Mergansers in the patches of open water, as well as Hooded Mergansers, Canada Geese, Mute

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake and Smith Pond

Though the extensive snow kept me busy shoveling and prevented me from traveling too far, I did swing by Hempstead Lake and Smith Pond to see what was around. Both locations featured good numbers of Common Mergansers in the patches of open water, as well as Hooded Mergansers, Canada Geese, Mute

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake

Between errands this morning I briefly stopped at Hempstead Lake to search for some year birds I missed on yesterday's CBC. There's at least one Rusty Blackbird in the area between around the trails by the southernmost lake: I might've heard some calls in response to her vocalizations. Also saw

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake

Between errands this morning I briefly stopped at Hempstead Lake to search for some year birds I missed on yesterday's CBC. There's at least one Rusty Blackbird in the area between around the trails by the southernmost lake: I might've heard some calls in response to her vocalizations. Also saw

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP this morning 12/24

An adult BALD EAGLE flew north over parking field #3 heading north in the direction of Smith Pond. Sy Schiff -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP this morning 12/24

An adult BALD EAGLE flew north over parking field #3 heading north in the direction of Smith Pond. Sy Schiff -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake - The Eagles

Adult Bald Eagle perched in the trees right on Peninsula Blvd at Hempstead Lake SP. Briefly glimpsed another large raptor flying through the trees: either young eagle or late Osprey. Cheers! -Tim H -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake - The Eagles

Adult Bald Eagle perched in the trees right on Peninsula Blvd at Hempstead Lake SP. Briefly glimpsed another large raptor flying through the trees: either young eagle or late Osprey. Cheers! -Tim H -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP

Hempstead Lake SP 22 Oct. After making the rounds, a group of us were talking in parking lot #3, when an adult BROAD-WINGED HAWK circled over. Odd place and odd date. Sy Schiff -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP

Hempstead Lake SP 22 Oct. After making the rounds, a group of us were talking in parking lot #3, when an adult BROAD-WINGED HAWK circled over. Odd place and odd date. Sy Schiff -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake - 16(+?) Warblers

Bay-breasted, Black-throated Blue, Black-throated Green, Canada, Prairie, Chestnut-Sided, Magnolia, Blackpoll, Black-and-white, Yellow, Yellow-rumped, Yellowthroat, Redstart, Parula, Ovenbird, and N. Waterthrush. All seen very well except BTBW, NOWA, COYE, and OVEN, all singing apart from

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake - 16(+?) Warblers

Bay-breasted, Black-throated Blue, Black-throated Green, Canada, Prairie, Chestnut-Sided, Magnolia, Blackpoll, Black-and-white, Yellow, Yellow-rumped, Yellowthroat, Redstart, Parula, Ovenbird, and N. Waterthrush. All seen very well except BTBW, NOWA, COYE, and OVEN, all singing apart from

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake New Arrivals

I heard a few flight calls late last night despite the unfavorable winds, so I decided to check out Hempstead Lake this morning. Apparently lots of others had the same idea, as I ran into and had the pleasure to bird with a number of listserv regulars. Notable spring firsts included SWAINSON'S

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake - Light on Warblers, Heavy on Waterbirds, Quality for both

Hempstead Lake State Park had an interesting variety of critters out and about today. Frogs and turtles were sunning themselves in abundance, and there were three large SNAPPING TURTLES seen. Chipmunks are out, and about joining the local squirrels. Plenty of vireos (Warbling and Red-eyed),

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake - Light on Warblers, Heavy on Waterbirds, Quality for both

Hempstead Lake State Park had an interesting variety of critters out and about today. Frogs and turtles were sunning themselves in abundance, and there were three large SNAPPING TURTLES seen. Chipmunks are out, and about joining the local squirrels. Plenty of vireos (Warbling and Red-eyed),

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake State Park

Nice variety of warblers so far this morning at Hempstead: Prairie, Magnolia, Black Throated Green, two Northern Waterthrushes the usual suspects, and still counting. Looks like some nice birding here this morning Jonathan Green Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake State Park

Nice variety of warblers so far this morning at Hempstead: Prairie, Magnolia, Black Throated Green, two Northern Waterthrushes the usual suspects, and still counting. Looks like some nice birding here this morning Jonathan Green Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP Nassau County- Yellow-throated Warbler

A Yellow-throated Warbler continues at Hempstead Lake State Park. Mid-morning it was seen along the northwestern edge of the open lawn area just north of the pond (Macdonald Pond?), where people run their dogs. Other species of interest were Bank and Rough-winged Swallows, Chimney Swift, Parula

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP Nassau County- Yellow-throated Warbler

A Yellow-throated Warbler continues at Hempstead Lake State Park. Mid-morning it was seen along the northwestern edge of the open lawn area just north of the pond (Macdonald Pond?), where people run their dogs. Other species of interest were Bank and Rough-winged Swallows, Chimney Swift, Parula

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP.

Hempstead Lake SP 13 Apr We finally had a small wave of warblers this morning consisting of PINE, PALM, YELLOW-RUMPED and BLACK-AND-WHITE WARBLERS. Other recent additions were RUBY-CROWNED KINGLET and BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHER. Surprising was the lack of any sparrow movement. While the Tree

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP.

Hempstead Lake SP 13 Apr We finally had a small wave of warblers this morning consisting of PINE, PALM, YELLOW-RUMPED and BLACK-AND-WHITE WARBLERS. Other recent additions were RUBY-CROWNED KINGLET and BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHER. Surprising was the lack of any sparrow movement. While the Tree

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake--Winter Wren

I observed what I am almost positive was a Winter Wren in the woods just southeast of parking lot #3 today at Hempstead Lake. Very tiny, generally smooth brown wren with some barring foraging in some fallen logs. -- Good Birding, Avery Scott Williston Park, NY http://thebirdysite.blogspot.com

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake--Winter Wren

I observed what I am almost positive was a Winter Wren in the woods just southeast of parking lot #3 today at Hempstead Lake. Very tiny, generally smooth brown wren with some barring foraging in some fallen logs. -- Good Birding, Avery Scott Williston Park, NY http://thebirdysite.blogspot.com

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP

Hempstead Lake sp 29 March I stopped by before lunch on a sunny but cold day. Still, there must have been a hatch as South Pond was covered with a dozen+ TREE SWALLOWS hawking along with a number of EASTERN PHOEBES along side of them. Altogether, there must have been at least 40-50 if not more

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP

Hempstead Lake sp 29 March I stopped by before lunch on a sunny but cold day. Still, there must have been a hatch as South Pond was covered with a dozen+ TREE SWALLOWS hawking along with a number of EASTERN PHOEBES along side of them. Altogether, there must have been at least 40-50 if not more

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP

23 March 2015 Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) birded Hempstead Lake SP this cold, sunny morning. Migrants included Osprey, Great Egret, Eastern Phoebe and the singing blackbirds, But none of other anticipated early arrivals. We then stopped by Mill River in Rockville Centre to look for the

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP

23 March 2015 Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) birded Hempstead Lake SP this cold, sunny morning. Migrants included Osprey, Great Egret, Eastern Phoebe and the singing blackbirds, But none of other anticipated early arrivals. We then stopped by Mill River in Rockville Centre to look for the

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP and Kissena Park, Queens

Hempstead Lake SP. Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) joined the South Shore Audubon this morning in Hempstead. The walk produced several dozen species including lingering Wood Duck, Pied-bill Grebe, 8 species of warbler, 4 species of woodpecker, a Blue-headed Vireo, a few

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP and Kissena Park, Queens

Hempstead Lake SP. Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) joined the South Shore Audubon this morning in Hempstead. The walk produced several dozen species including lingering Wood Duck, Pied-bill Grebe, 8 species of warbler, 4 species of woodpecker, a Blue-headed Vireo, a few

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP

Hempstead Lake SP 14 May A slow birding morning with few migrants. There were singing White-eyed, Warbling and Red-eyed Vireos, Gray Catbird, Northern Cardinal, Baltimore Oriole, calling Great-crested Flycatcher and Red-bellied Woodpeckers. It seemed more like early Summer than Mid May. NEWS

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP

Hempstead Lake SP 14 May A slow birding morning with few migrants. There were singing White-eyed, Warbling and Red-eyed Vireos, Gray Catbird, Northern Cardinal, Baltimore Oriole, calling Great-crested Flycatcher and Red-bellied Woodpeckers. It seemed more like early Summer than Mid May. NEWS

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead lake SP construction.

Hempstead Lake SP progress report Lots of construction going on. The entrance to the park from Peninsula Blvd is closed. Exit 18 West on the Southern State Pkwy is being rebuilt and you may or may not be able to exit there. The Exit East is OK. Eagle Ave through the park is udder

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead lake SP construction.

Hempstead Lake SP progress report Lots of construction going on. The entrance to the park from Peninsula Blvd is closed. Exit 18 West on the Southern State Pkwy is being rebuilt and you may or may not be able to exit there. The Exit East is OK. Eagle Ave through the park is udder

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake Wilson's Warbler

As a supplement to Steve's post, in addition to his findings, in the late afternoon, a male Wilson's Warbler was present among a tremendous flock of warblers. Also notable was a brightly plumaged male Blackburnian Warbler. Patrick F. Palladino > On May 9, 2014, at 5:57 PM, "Steve Williams"

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake Park Warblers

Stopped by on my lunch break this afternoon. There was a swarm of warblers at the north west corner of the south pond. I saw dozens of Black and Whites, several chestnut sided and a few oven birds. Also many Magnolia, Northern Parula, Black Throated Blue and Blackpolls and of course the Yellow

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake Park Warblers

Stopped by on my lunch break this afternoon. There was a swarm of warblers at the north west corner of the south pond. I saw dozens of Black and Whites, several chestnut sided and a few oven birds. Also many Magnolia, Northern Parula, Black Throated Blue and Blackpolls and of course the Yellow

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake Wilson's Warbler

As a supplement to Steve's post, in addition to his findings, in the late afternoon, a male Wilson's Warbler was present among a tremendous flock of warblers. Also notable was a brightly plumaged male Blackburnian Warbler. Patrick F. Palladino On May 9, 2014, at 5:57 PM, Steve Williams

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP- Cerulean Warbler

Hempstead Lake SP 7 May A slow day, but the CERULEAN WARBLER continues in the same place. Sy Schiff -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP- Cerulean Warbler

Hempstead Lake SP 7 May A slow day, but the CERULEAN WARBLER continues in the same place. Sy Schiff -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake & Oceanside

Hempstead Lake SP 13 Apr A visit this morning (they are now charging on weekends to enter) was mostly a continuation of the last few days. Warblers included PINE, PALM and YELLOW-RUMPED. A BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHER made an appearance along with multiple TREE and BARN SWALLOWS and a lone CHIMNEY

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake Oceanside

Hempstead Lake SP 13 Apr A visit this morning (they are now charging on weekends to enter) was mostly a continuation of the last few days. Warblers included PINE, PALM and YELLOW-RUMPED. A BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHER made an appearance along with multiple TREE and BARN SWALLOWS and a lone CHIMNEY

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake State Park

Late afternoon (2:00pm) walk at Hempstead Lake State Park today produced a first of season Blue gray gnatcatcher for me near the South pond. Above the South Pond was a swirling flock of Tree Swallows, as well as 6 Barn Swallows and 2 Northern Roughed-winged Swallows. Bob Proniewych --

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake State Park

Late afternoon (2:00pm) walk at Hempstead Lake State Park today produced a first of season Blue gray gnatcatcher for me near the South pond. Above the South Pond was a swirling flock of Tree Swallows, as well as 6 Barn Swallows and 2 Northern Roughed-winged Swallows. Bob Proniewych --

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake State Park

Date: April 6, 2014 A very nice day to be out birding. At Hempstead I had: 3 warblers (Louisiana, Pine, Yellow-rumped) 4 Woodpeckers (Yel. Bellied Sapsucker. Downy, Hairy, Red-bellied) 2 Swallows ( Tree, Cliff) plus Hermit Thrush, many Br. Creepers, Golden-crowned Kinglets, Phoebes,

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake State Park

Date: April 6, 2014 A very nice day to be out birding. At Hempstead I had: 3 warblers (Louisiana, Pine, Yellow-rumped) 4 Woodpeckers (Yel. Bellied Sapsucker. Downy, Hairy, Red-bellied) 2 Swallows ( Tree, Cliff) plus Hermit Thrush, many Br. Creepers, Golden-crowned Kinglets, Phoebes,

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP

Hempstead Lake SP 27 Mar Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) took leave of the birding group at field #3 and drove to field #1, entering the lake shore at the entrance across from the lot. Far to the north in trees at the north edge of the pond was an imm. BALD EAGLE with a white

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP

Hempstead Lake SP 27 Mar Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) took leave of the birding group at field #3 and drove to field #1, entering the lake shore at the entrance across from the lot. Far to the north in trees at the north edge of the pond was an imm. BALD EAGLE with a white

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP

I observed a Red-throated Loon at Hempstead Lake SP today. Also, several FOS Osprey, one appearing to carry nesting material. -- *Yours, * * Avery* "The assumption that animals are without rights, and the illusion that our treatment of them has no moral significance, is a positively

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP

I observed a Red-throated Loon at Hempstead Lake SP today. Also, several FOS Osprey, one appearing to carry nesting material. -- *Yours, * * Avery* The assumption that animals are without rights, and the illusion that our treatment of them has no moral significance, is a positively outrageous

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP weekenf Boy Scout Jamboree

Hempstead Lake State Park 17 May PLEASE BE ADVISED, the Boy Scouts are taking over the park starting this afternoon through Sunday. Field #3 will be closed. With the noise, activities and limited access, birding there this weekend will be nil . Today was less successful than yesterday, but

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP weekenf Boy Scout Jamboree

Hempstead Lake State Park 17 May PLEASE BE ADVISED, the Boy Scouts are taking over the park starting this afternoon through Sunday. Field #3 will be closed. With the noise, activities and limited access, birding there this weekend will be nil . Today was less successful than yesterday, but

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP 4/21

While the Yellow-Throated Warbler was a no-show this morning (at least until around 1 pm), Hempstead Lake State Park did yield a few good birds. Highlights included 1 Black Throated Green Warbler and 1 Blue Headed Vireo among some of the more numerous: Yellow Rumped Warbler Black and White

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP 4/21

While the Yellow-Throated Warbler was a no-show this morning (at least until around 1 pm), Hempstead Lake State Park did yield a few good birds. Highlights included 1 Black Throated Green Warbler and 1 Blue Headed Vireo among some of the more numerous: Yellow Rumped Warbler Black and White

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP-Yellow-throated Warbleer

Hempstead Lake SP 20 April. The Yellow-throated Warbler continues, now singing loudly. Also, Pine, Palm, Yellow-rumped, Black-and-white and FOS Yellow Warbler. A nice start for the migration season. Sy Schiff -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP-Yellow-throated Warbleer

Hempstead Lake SP 20 April. The Yellow-throated Warbler continues, now singing loudly. Also, Pine, Palm, Yellow-rumped, Black-and-white and FOS Yellow Warbler. A nice start for the migration season. Sy Schiff -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake State Park Birds (Nassau Co.)

We spent a few hours birding at Hempstead Lake State Park this morning. Highlights of the trip included our first of season Ruby- crowned Kinglet and Black & White Warbler. Present in good numbers were Yellow-rumped Warblers (41), Palm Warblers (20), and Golden- crowned Kinglets (18).In

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake State Park Birds (Nassau Co.)

We spent a few hours birding at Hempstead Lake State Park this morning. Highlights of the trip included our first of season Ruby- crowned Kinglet and Black White Warbler. Present in good numbers were Yellow-rumped Warblers (41), Palm Warblers (20), and Golden- crowned Kinglets (18).In

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake LI Yellow-throated Warbler Observations...

I thought of sharing a few of my observations on the YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER that was seen yesterday at Hempstead Lake LI. Initially, I thought this bird had white lores, but was missing the white chin for *albilora* + the bill appeared too big for that race. After obtaining closer views, I was

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake LI Yellow-throated Warbler Observations...

I thought of sharing a few of my observations on the YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER that was seen yesterday at Hempstead Lake LI. Initially, I thought this bird had white lores, but was missing the white chin for *albilora* + the bill appeared too big for that race. After obtaining closer views, I was

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake State Park Birds (Nassau Co.)

Warm weather and southerly winds finally arrived and with it a nice collection of early spring migrants. Pine and Palm Warblers were in attendance, along with good numbers of Golden-crowned Kinglets. The previous swallow influx over the South Pond seems to have disappeared, with a small number

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake State Park Birds (Nassau Co.)

Warm weather and southerly winds finally arrived and with it a nice collection of early spring migrants. Pine and Palm Warblers were in attendance, along with good numbers of Golden-crowned Kinglets. The previous swallow influx over the South Pond seems to have disappeared, with a small number

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP Nassau County -Cliff Swallow, Blue winged teal

Derek Rogers just found a Cliff Swallow at the small pond (McDonald Pond?) at the southern end of parking lot 3. On the larger pond adjacent to the parking lot were Blue Winged Teal & Rusty Blackbirds -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

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