[nysbirds-l] Longspur still on Randall's Island, NYC

Monday, 1 February, 2016 - The Lapland Longspur found yesterday (1/31, by Paul Bourdin) at the east end of Randall's Island (east of Manhattan & N.Y. City's East River) was seen again this morning by 2 observers - thanks to Tom Perlman for the update... the longspur was also seen later

[nysbirds-l] Longspur still on Randall's Island, NYC

Monday, 1 February, 2016 - The Lapland Longspur found yesterday (1/31, by Paul Bourdin) at the east end of Randall's Island (east of Manhattan & N.Y. City's East River) was seen again this morning by 2 observers - thanks to Tom Perlman for the update... the longspur was also seen later

Re: [nysbirds-l] Longspur

After reading Sy Schiff's report and then consulting with a few birders who were with me on Sunday at Jones Beach. I thought that I would add some information that is sure to add to the intrigue of Lapland sp. at Jones Beach LI. On Sunday, a few of us, Gail Benson, Tom Burke, Douglas Futyuma,

[nysbirds-l] Longspur

A lovely day to catch up on my research. Last Sunday, when I left the Ground-Dove feeding on the west portion of the lot, I found a large group of Horned Larks on the east side. Scanning through, I found a first year LONGSPUR. I originally picked it out by shape. Usually one looks for a darker

[nysbirds-l] Longspur

A lovely day to catch up on my research. Last Sunday, when I left the Ground-Dove feeding on the west portion of the lot, I found a large group of Horned Larks on the east side. Scanning through, I found a first year LONGSPUR. I originally picked it out by shape. Usually one looks for a darker

[nysbirds-l] Longspur in Brooklyn

Sean Sime and I are looking at a Lapland Longspur in Prospect Park. The bird is near the dugout of baseball field number seven and the south east corner of the Long Meadow. Good birding, Rob Sent via Pigeon Post -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Longspur in Brooklyn

Sean Sime and I are looking at a Lapland Longspur in Prospect Park. The bird is near the dugout of baseball field number seven and the south east corner of the Long Meadow. Good birding, Rob Sent via Pigeon Post -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Longspur - Yes: "I'll get by with a little help from my friends"

Yesterday (2/12) afternoon at 1300, I finally had the time to sit down and really try to learn how to operate both of my new toys (a smart phone and a camera)...unfortunately, I started with the phone ! At ~ 1340, John Sep called to let me know he was looking at the Lapland Longspur, which had

[nysbirds-l] Longspur - Yes: I'll get by with a little help from my friends

Yesterday (2/12) afternoon at 1300, I finally had the time to sit down and really try to learn how to operate both of my new toys (a smart phone and a camera)...unfortunately, I started with the phone ! At ~ 1340, John Sep called to let me know he was looking at the Lapland Longspur, which had

[nysbirds-l] Longspur no - Goshawk yes !

I spent the first 3 hours of this afternoon in pursuit of my current nemeses, the Lapland Longspur. Although remaining "longspur-less" at day's end, I did have a rewarding outing. While traveling west as far as Hulse Landing Rd., Wading River, and then east, ending up at Mattituck Inlet, raptors

[nysbirds-l] Longspur no - Goshawk yes !

I spent the first 3 hours of this afternoon in pursuit of my current nemeses, the Lapland Longspur. Although remaining longspur-less at day's end, I did have a rewarding outing. While traveling west as far as Hulse Landing Rd., Wading River, and then east, ending up at Mattituck Inlet, raptors