[nysbirds-l] Looking for 2 species of Owls but finding just 1, plus a bathing, immature Peregrine Falcon
On Tuesday, a late start leaving Riverhead put me on Dune Rd., at the Post La. Bridge, by ~ 1500 hours. I haven't seen a Snowy Owl yet this season, and unfortunately, didn't change that status by day's end ! Traveling east as far as Shinnicock Inlet, I experienced few birds, with the peregrine encounter providing a most entertaining and unique hygienic behavior. Upon entering the ocean-side parking lot of Southampton Town's Tiana Beach, I found the bird standing at rest in a small amount of run-off water. After awhile, it started to walk, then switched to a funny looking "half-run", toward a more expansive section of the pooled water. As soon as it stopped running, the bathing began, which lasted for about 10 minutes. During that time, every part of it's body was first splashed and then shook dry...or so I thought ! The bird then lifted and flew a short distance, landing (northward) on the largest wire running between utility poles on Dune Rd. The falcon then changed it's direction (westward), lifted it's wings while holding them straight out, and proceeded to having it's "bod" blown dry ! I've never seen this behavior before, and would appreciate hearing if anyone out there has ! Before heading for the Calverton Grasslands, I did manage to see a N.Harrier, and ~ 25 C.Eiders way out in the bay. Arriving late (1715 - almost dark) at the grasslands, I had the good fortune to see a single Short-eared Owl, as it flew up and was back-lit by the skyline. Cheers, Bob -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose continues - Centerport (Suffolk Co.)
A quick check of Tung Ting Pond in Centerport this morning revealed the continuing Barnacle Goose this morning. Once again, this is the pond by the Chalet Motor Inn, not the Mill Pond across Centershore Road. Brent Bomkamp Northport, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose continues - Centerport (Suffolk Co.)
A quick check of Tung Ting Pond in Centerport this morning revealed the continuing Barnacle Goose this morning. Once again, this is the pond by the Chalet Motor Inn, not the Mill Pond across Centershore Road. Brent Bomkamp Northport, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Looking for 2 species of Owls but finding just 1, plus a bathing, immature Peregrine Falcon
On Tuesday, a late start leaving Riverhead put me on Dune Rd., at the Post La. Bridge, by ~ 1500 hours. I haven't seen a Snowy Owl yet this season, and unfortunately, didn't change that status by day's end ! Traveling east as far as Shinnicock Inlet, I experienced few birds, with the peregrine encounter providing a most entertaining and unique hygienic behavior. Upon entering the ocean-side parking lot of Southampton Town's Tiana Beach, I found the bird standing at rest in a small amount of run-off water. After awhile, it started to walk, then switched to a funny looking "half-run", toward a more expansive section of the pooled water. As soon as it stopped running, the bathing began, which lasted for about 10 minutes. During that time, every part of it's body was first splashed and then shook dry...or so I thought ! The bird then lifted and flew a short distance, landing (northward) on the largest wire running between utility poles on Dune Rd. The falcon then changed it's direction (westward), lifted it's wings while holding them straight out, and proceeded to having it's "bod" blown dry ! I've never seen this behavior before, and would appreciate hearing if anyone out there has ! Before heading for the Calverton Grasslands, I did manage to see a N.Harrier, and ~ 25 C.Eiders way out in the bay. Arriving late (1715 - almost dark) at the grasslands, I had the good fortune to see a single Short-eared Owl, as it flew up and was back-lit by the skyline. Cheers, Bob -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
