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RE: [nysbirds-l] Boat trip from Montauk - pelagic birds, including Fea's Petrel

2012-06-19 Thread Shaibal Mitra

Picked up Anthony's checklist, with Feas' Petrel photos embedded, by searching 
for Great Shearwater in eBird:

http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S11008333

Shai Mitra
Bay Shore

From: bounce-61075618-11143...@list.cornell.edu 
[bounce-61075618-11143...@list.cornell.edu] on behalf of Anthony Collerton 
[icoller...@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2012 8:34 PM
To: nysbirds-l
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Boat trip from Montauk - pelagic birds, including Fea's 
Petrel

Left Montauk at 5am this morning with Capt. Max Kramer, mostly to scout some of 
the near-shore Summer fly-fishing spots.  Did a little chumming at a couple of 
spots, mostly looking for Mako Sharks and Bluefin Tuna, but hoping for some 
pelagic birds too.

Started 20 miles South of Quogue and worked South and East through the 
"Butterfish" area, ending up about 35 miles South of Montauk.  Plenty of 
seabirds around including Great Shearwater (200+), Cory's Shearwater (6), Sooty 
Shearwater (2), Manx Shearwater (1), Pomarine Jaeger (6), Parasitic Jaeger (2), 
Jaeger sp. (4), Wilson's Storm-Petrel (50).  On the non-bird front we had some 
Blue Sharks, a 15-foot Basking Shark, Ocean Sunfish, and a few Bluefin Tuna.

On the way back to Montauk, we decided to check out a patch of 62-degree water 
about 5-miles Southeast of Montauk Light and quickly found a nice pod of 
Bluefin Tuna smashing bait on the surface.  While we were watching them (no 
fishing today) a mid-sized, gray petrel slipped through the edge of my vision 
and as I turned it passed close to the boat giving me close-up views of a 
well-marked FEA'S PETREL.  The bird did not stop, so we followed and I managed 
to snap a few shots (no BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year award I'm afraid) 
during a pursuit at 36-knots.  The bird did not seem the slightest bit 
concerned by our pursuit BTW and when it was done with us it simply just 
changed gears and left us behind.  Pteradromas can really move, and this one 
was last seen heading toward Rhode Island waters.

I've posted 4 photos on eBird (the reviewer will have to OK the ID before they 
become visible, so there will be some delay).   May be a first for NYS if 
NYSARC approves.

Not a bad day, messing about in boats.



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[nysbirds-l] Boat trip from Montauk - pelagic birds, including Fea's Petrel

2012-06-19 Thread Anthony Collerton

Left Montauk at 5am this morning with Capt. Max Kramer, mostly to scout
some of the near-shore Summer fly-fishing spots.  Did a little chumming at
a couple of spots, mostly looking for Mako Sharks and Bluefin Tuna, but
hoping for some pelagic birds too.

Started 20 miles South of Quogue and worked South and East through the
"Butterfish" area, ending up about 35 miles South of Montauk.  Plenty of
seabirds around including Great Shearwater (200+), Cory's Shearwater (6),
Sooty Shearwater (2), Manx Shearwater (1), Pomarine Jaeger (6), Parasitic
Jaeger (2), Jaeger sp. (4), Wilson's Storm-Petrel (50).  On the non-bird
front we had some Blue Sharks, a 15-foot Basking Shark, Ocean Sunfish, and
a few Bluefin Tuna.

On the way back to Montauk, we decided to check out a patch of 62-degree
water about 5-miles Southeast of Montauk Light and quickly found a nice pod
of Bluefin Tuna smashing bait on the surface.  While we were watching them
(no fishing today) a mid-sized, gray petrel slipped through the edge of my
vision and as I turned it passed close to the boat giving me close-up views
of a well-marked FEA'S PETREL.  The bird did not stop, so we followed and I
managed to snap a few shots (no BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year award
I'm afraid) during a pursuit at 36-knots.  The bird did not seem the
slightest bit concerned by our pursuit BTW and when it was done with us it
simply just changed gears and left us behind.  Pteradromas can really move,
and this one was last seen heading toward Rhode Island waters.

I've posted 4 photos on eBird (the reviewer will have to OK the ID before
they become visible, so there will be some delay).   May be a first for NYS
if NYSARC approves.

Not a bad day, messing about in boats.

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[nysbirds-l] 3 Gull-billed Terns - Jamaica Bay

2012-06-19 Thread Terence Clarke

To add to Robert Bates report. At 11:30am there were 3 Gull-billed Terns 
over the southern marsh flats areas, west of the Osprey platform.

Terry Clarke
Broad Channel

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[nysbirds-l] Gull-billed Tern/Whimbrel-JBWR

2012-06-19 Thread Robert Bate

At 10:30 AM the Gull-billed Tern put in an appearance feeding over the south 
marsh on the bay side of west pond.  A Whimbrel was resting on the sandbar in 
the bay at the west end of west pond on the high tide at 8:30 AM.



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[nysbirds-l] Kentucky Warber , Rocky Point - continues

2012-06-19 Thread Frederick Hamilton

While out conducting a calling BobWhite Quail survey this morning I heard the 
Kentucky Warber calling just south of spot 26 @ 0630. I swung back into the 
area to get a visual of the bird @ 0800, it was calling and seen from the first 
bike trail on the left just south of the parking lot. The bird was still 
calling @ 0830 when I left. Good luck!

Chip Hamilton
Bird Conservation Biologist 
NYS DEC Region 1
50 Circle Road
SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY 11790
631) 444-0308

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12

2012-06-19 Thread Seth Ausubel

Very likely the same bird, now an adult. 

Sent from my iPhone

On Jun 18, 2012, at 10:26 PM, Andrew Baksh  wrote:

> Interesting bird.  Reminds me of another odd Gull out at Breezy Point in 2010 
> see here - http://www.flickr.com/photos/birdingdude/7398557730/
> 
> Best,
> 
> Andrew Baksh
> Queens, NY
> www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 8:39 PM, Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter 
>  wrote:
> Based on Steve Walter's one photo (sorry, I could not find any other
> photos), this appears to be a leucistic Herring Gull.  Clearly not an
> Iceland Gull with that bill and head.  Also, the bill would show some dark
> on an all white Iceland Gull.  It is also likely not a Glaucous Gull because
> it is an adult or near adult (red spot on the bill) and should show a gray
> mantle.  Also, the wingtips are a bit long for Glaucous Gull.  It really
> looks perfect for a leucistic Herring Gull.
> 
> Cheers,
> Willie
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> Willie D'Anna
> Betsy Potter
> Wilson, NY
> dannapotterATroadrunner.com
> http://www.betsypottersart.com
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: bounce-61073063-15084...@list.cornell.edu
> [mailto:bounce-61073063-15084...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Steve Walter
> Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 8:05 PM
> To: 'NYSBIRDS-L'
> Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12
> 
> A picture of the gull discussed below can be seen at my web site
> http://www.stevewalternature.com/ . Additional pictures from the boat trip
> (and other recent birds) can be found by clicking the bird tab and then
> "recent work" -- a new page I've put up because a certain someone keeps
> telling me that I need to do regular updates.
> 
> Steve Walter
> Bayside, NY
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: bounce-61071795-8873...@list.cornell.edu
> [mailto:bounce-61071795-8873...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Arie Gilbert
> Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 11:52 AM
> To: NYSBIRDS-L
> Subject: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12
> 
> I lead a pelagic trip out of Brooklyn Sunday 6-17. Using attractants we were
> able to get many Wilson's Storm Petrels practically on the boat, with
> numbers for the day estimated at 120 +/-. We also had Cory's Shearwater, and
> the expected Gull and Tern species.
> 
> Of particular note was an all white Gull who's initial ID would suggest an
> Iceland Gull, but discussion ensued due to structural and color pattern
> discord .
> 
> The bird was located off the beach near Breezy Point, in the inlet, just
> south of the all white lighthouse like tower. { drop into google maps:
> 40.561323, -73.926374 } Presently, the consensus is leucistic Herring Gull.
> Many photos were obtained, but due to the shallowness of the water we were
> not able to get closer.
> 
> Remarkably, we were able to attract all of the ~other~ gulls that it was
> with, by chumming bread, while this bird ignored us. Birders in the area
> able to get addition views are invited to contact me.
> 
> Arie Gilbert
> No. Babylon, NY
> 
> www.Powerbirder.blogspot.com
> www.qcbirdclub.org
> 
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12

2012-06-19 Thread Seth Ausubel

Very likely the same bird, now an adult. 

Sent from my iPhone

On Jun 18, 2012, at 10:26 PM, Andrew Baksh birdingd...@gmail.com wrote:

 Interesting bird.  Reminds me of another odd Gull out at Breezy Point in 2010 
 see here - http://www.flickr.com/photos/birdingdude/7398557730/
 
 Best,
 
 Andrew Baksh
 Queens, NY
 www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
 
 
 
 
 On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 8:39 PM, Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter 
 dannapot...@roadrunner.com wrote:
 Based on Steve Walter's one photo (sorry, I could not find any other
 photos), this appears to be a leucistic Herring Gull.  Clearly not an
 Iceland Gull with that bill and head.  Also, the bill would show some dark
 on an all white Iceland Gull.  It is also likely not a Glaucous Gull because
 it is an adult or near adult (red spot on the bill) and should show a gray
 mantle.  Also, the wingtips are a bit long for Glaucous Gull.  It really
 looks perfect for a leucistic Herring Gull.
 
 Cheers,
 Willie
 --
 Willie D'Anna
 Betsy Potter
 Wilson, NY
 dannapotterATroadrunner.com
 http://www.betsypottersart.com
 
 -Original Message-
 From: bounce-61073063-15084...@list.cornell.edu
 [mailto:bounce-61073063-15084...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Steve Walter
 Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 8:05 PM
 To: 'NYSBIRDS-L'
 Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12
 
 A picture of the gull discussed below can be seen at my web site
 http://www.stevewalternature.com/ . Additional pictures from the boat trip
 (and other recent birds) can be found by clicking the bird tab and then
 recent work -- a new page I've put up because a certain someone keeps
 telling me that I need to do regular updates.
 
 Steve Walter
 Bayside, NY
 
 
 -Original Message-
 From: bounce-61071795-8873...@list.cornell.edu
 [mailto:bounce-61071795-8873...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Arie Gilbert
 Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 11:52 AM
 To: NYSBIRDS-L
 Subject: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12
 
 I lead a pelagic trip out of Brooklyn Sunday 6-17. Using attractants we were
 able to get many Wilson's Storm Petrels practically on the boat, with
 numbers for the day estimated at 120 +/-. We also had Cory's Shearwater, and
 the expected Gull and Tern species.
 
 Of particular note was an all white Gull who's initial ID would suggest an
 Iceland Gull, but discussion ensued due to structural and color pattern
 discord .
 
 The bird was located off the beach near Breezy Point, in the inlet, just
 south of the all white lighthouse like tower. { drop into google maps:
 40.561323, -73.926374 } Presently, the consensus is leucistic Herring Gull.
 Many photos were obtained, but due to the shallowness of the water we were
 not able to get closer.
 
 Remarkably, we were able to attract all of the ~other~ gulls that it was
 with, by chumming bread, while this bird ignored us. Birders in the area
 able to get addition views are invited to contact me.
 
 Arie Gilbert
 No. Babylon, NY
 
 www.Powerbirder.blogspot.com
 www.qcbirdclub.org
 
 
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[nysbirds-l] Kentucky Warber , Rocky Point - continues

2012-06-19 Thread Frederick Hamilton

While out conducting a calling BobWhite Quail survey this morning I heard the 
Kentucky Warber calling just south of spot 26 @ 0630. I swung back into the 
area to get a visual of the bird @ 0800, it was calling and seen from the first 
bike trail on the left just south of the parking lot. The bird was still 
calling @ 0830 when I left. Good luck!

Chip Hamilton
Bird Conservation Biologist 
NYS DEC Region 1
50 Circle Road
SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY 11790
631) 444-0308

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[nysbirds-l] Gull-billed Tern/Whimbrel-JBWR

2012-06-19 Thread Robert Bate

At 10:30 AM the Gull-billed Tern put in an appearance feeding over the south 
marsh on the bay side of west pond.  A Whimbrel was resting on the sandbar in 
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[nysbirds-l] 3 Gull-billed Terns - Jamaica Bay

2012-06-19 Thread Terence Clarke

To add to Robert Bates report. At 11:30am there were 3 Gull-billed Terns 
over the southern marsh flats areas, west of the Osprey platform.

Terry Clarke
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[nysbirds-l] Boat trip from Montauk - pelagic birds, including Fea's Petrel

2012-06-19 Thread Anthony Collerton

Left Montauk at 5am this morning with Capt. Max Kramer, mostly to scout
some of the near-shore Summer fly-fishing spots.  Did a little chumming at
a couple of spots, mostly looking for Mako Sharks and Bluefin Tuna, but
hoping for some pelagic birds too.

Started 20 miles South of Quogue and worked South and East through the
Butterfish area, ending up about 35 miles South of Montauk.  Plenty of
seabirds around including Great Shearwater (200+), Cory's Shearwater (6),
Sooty Shearwater (2), Manx Shearwater (1), Pomarine Jaeger (6), Parasitic
Jaeger (2), Jaeger sp. (4), Wilson's Storm-Petrel (50).  On the non-bird
front we had some Blue Sharks, a 15-foot Basking Shark, Ocean Sunfish, and
a few Bluefin Tuna.

On the way back to Montauk, we decided to check out a patch of 62-degree
water about 5-miles Southeast of Montauk Light and quickly found a nice pod
of Bluefin Tuna smashing bait on the surface.  While we were watching them
(no fishing today) a mid-sized, gray petrel slipped through the edge of my
vision and as I turned it passed close to the boat giving me close-up views
of a well-marked FEA'S PETREL.  The bird did not stop, so we followed and I
managed to snap a few shots (no BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year award
I'm afraid) during a pursuit at 36-knots.  The bird did not seem the
slightest bit concerned by our pursuit BTW and when it was done with us it
simply just changed gears and left us behind.  Pteradromas can really move,
and this one was last seen heading toward Rhode Island waters.

I've posted 4 photos on eBird (the reviewer will have to OK the ID before
they become visible, so there will be some delay).   May be a first for NYS
if NYSARC approves.

Not a bad day, messing about in boats.

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RE: [nysbirds-l] Boat trip from Montauk - pelagic birds, including Fea's Petrel

2012-06-19 Thread Shaibal Mitra

Picked up Anthony's checklist, with Feas' Petrel photos embedded, by searching 
for Great Shearwater in eBird:

http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S11008333

Shai Mitra
Bay Shore

From: bounce-61075618-11143...@list.cornell.edu 
[bounce-61075618-11143...@list.cornell.edu] on behalf of Anthony Collerton 
[icoller...@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2012 8:34 PM
To: nysbirds-l
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Boat trip from Montauk - pelagic birds, including Fea's 
Petrel

Left Montauk at 5am this morning with Capt. Max Kramer, mostly to scout some of 
the near-shore Summer fly-fishing spots.  Did a little chumming at a couple of 
spots, mostly looking for Mako Sharks and Bluefin Tuna, but hoping for some 
pelagic birds too.

Started 20 miles South of Quogue and worked South and East through the 
Butterfish area, ending up about 35 miles South of Montauk.  Plenty of 
seabirds around including Great Shearwater (200+), Cory's Shearwater (6), Sooty 
Shearwater (2), Manx Shearwater (1), Pomarine Jaeger (6), Parasitic Jaeger (2), 
Jaeger sp. (4), Wilson's Storm-Petrel (50).  On the non-bird front we had some 
Blue Sharks, a 15-foot Basking Shark, Ocean Sunfish, and a few Bluefin Tuna.

On the way back to Montauk, we decided to check out a patch of 62-degree water 
about 5-miles Southeast of Montauk Light and quickly found a nice pod of 
Bluefin Tuna smashing bait on the surface.  While we were watching them (no 
fishing today) a mid-sized, gray petrel slipped through the edge of my vision 
and as I turned it passed close to the boat giving me close-up views of a 
well-marked FEA'S PETREL.  The bird did not stop, so we followed and I managed 
to snap a few shots (no BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year award I'm afraid) 
during a pursuit at 36-knots.  The bird did not seem the slightest bit 
concerned by our pursuit BTW and when it was done with us it simply just 
changed gears and left us behind.  Pteradromas can really move, and this one 
was last seen heading toward Rhode Island waters.

I've posted 4 photos on eBird (the reviewer will have to OK the ID before they 
become visible, so there will be some delay).   May be a first for NYS if 
NYSARC approves.

Not a bad day, messing about in boats.



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