Re: [nysbirds-l] Radar

[Peter Reisfeld]

For looking at specific radar stations I like the NCAR site. It is pretty 
basic, but one can conveniently vary the loop interval to go back to sunset and 
get the takeoff and evolution of the densities.  Also in single image mode, a 
click on the screen changes it to velocity mode useful to see exactly which 
direction and how fast the birds are flying. The link is:

http://weather.rap.ucar.edu/radar/ 

Peter

 
> On May 15, 2016, at 6:05 PM, Jim Osterlund  wrote:
> 
> I can’t say what’s “best”.  I check weather at NWS - National Mosaic Enhanced 
> Radar Image: Full Resolution Loop 
>  anyway, so an occasional bird 
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Radar

[David Nicosia]

I like COD meteorology radar page.  It has all the new dual polar products
for our nexrad sites.

On Sun, May 15, 2016, 4:21 PM Ben Mirin  wrote:

> Hi all, what's your favorite/the best resource for monitoring radar
> online?
>
> Many thanks,
> Ben
>
>
> On Sunday, May 15, 2016, Jim Osterlund  wrote:
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>> Then I’ll add;
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[nysbirds-l] Central Park NYC - Sunday May 15, 2016 - incl. 19 warbler species and 5 vireo species

[Deborah Allen]

Central Park NYC 
Sunday May 15, 2016
OBS: Robert DeCandido, PhD, Deborah Allen, m.ob. on bird walk starting from 
Turtle Pond at 9am. 

Tuliptrees and Black Cherries are in bloom attracting warblers, vireos, and 
orioles.

Reservoir (south end only) and Summit Rock birds seen before the walk (DA), 
others as noted. 

Canada Goose - 2 Turtle Pond
Gadwall - pair SW Reservoir, male Turtle Pond
Mallard 
Double-crested Cormorant - more than 25 Reservoir, flyovers Upper Lobe (Carine 
Mitchell)
Great Egret - 2 Reservoir, 1 Turtle Pond
Green Heron - flyby turtle Pond (Alexi Kalogerakis)
Black-crowned Night-Heron - adult Reservoir, adult Turtle Pond, adult Upper Lobe
Red-shouldered Hawk - circling over Tupelo Field (Matthieu Benoit)
Herring Gull - 4 Reservoir
Great Black-backed Gull - Reservoir
Mourning Dove - 2 Maintenance Field, Turtle Pond
Ruby-throated Hummingbird - Humming Tombstone (Matthieu Benoit)
Eastern Kingbird - Turtle Pond
White-eyed Vireo - the Point
Yellow-throated Vireo - Mugger's Woods, Upper Lobe
Blue-headed Vireo - Humming Tombstone
Warbling Vireo - Reservoir, Maintenance Field, Turtle Pond, Capt's Bench
Red-eyed Vireo - Summit Rock
Blue Jay - various locations
Barn Swallow - Reservoir, 4 Turtle Pond
Wood Thrush
Swainsons's Thrush
Hermit Thrush
American Robin - feeding fledgling Tanner's Spring
Cedar Waxwing - not sure how many Humming Tombstone
Ovenbird - Reservoir, Upper Lobe, Humming Tombstone, south side of Captain's 
Bench
Northern Waterthrush - heard Gill Overlook, Turtle Pond
Black-and-white Warbler - female on the Point, 2 Turtle Pond (Alexi 
Kalogerakis), female Upper Lobe, male & female, Humming Tombstone (Matthiew 
Benoit), Maintenance Field, south side of Captain's Bench, male Capt's Bench, 
at least 2 the Point
Common Yellowthroat - male Reservoir, male Shakespeare Garden, Upper Lobe, 4 
the Point
American Redstart - male Summit Rock, female Turtle Pond, male Shakespeare 
Garden, west side Mugger's Woods, male & female Humming Tombstone, male & 
female Tupelo Field, 2 at least 2 the Poin
Cape May Warbler - female Capt's Bench (CArine Mitchell)
Northern Parula - Reservoir, Upper Lobe, female Tupelo Field, male Maintenance 
field, south side of Captain's Bench, the Point
Magnolia Warbler - 1st-cycle male Reservoir, male Iphigene's Walk, 3 males 
Upper Lobe, 2 males west side Mugger's Woods, Humming Tombstone, male Tupelo 
Field, male Maintenance Field, south side of Captain's Bench, Capt's Bench, 2 
on the Point
Bay-breasted Warbler - male Turtle Pond (Alexi Kalogerakis)
Blackburnian Warbler - Castle (Bob before walk)
Yellow Warbler - male Upper Lobe
Chestnut-sided Warbler - Humming Tombstone, south side of Captain's Bench, 
Capt's Bench
Blackpoll Warbler - male Reservoir, male Summit Rock, 2 Turtle Pond, male 
Humming Tombstone, south side of Captain's Bench
Black-throated Blue Warbler - female Maintenance Field
Yellow-rumped Warbler - male Reservoir, 2 males Turtle Pond
Prairie Warbler - heard Reservoir
Black-throated Green Warbler - heard Reservoir, Humming Tombstone (Matthieu 
Benoit)
Canada Warbler - south side of Captain's Bench, 3 the Point
Wilson's Warbler - male Turtle Pond, south side of Captain's Bench
Eastern Towhee - heard south of Maintenance Field
Scarlet Tanager - male (Matthieu Benoit) & female west side Mugger's Woods 
Northern Cardinal - various locations
Rose-breasted Grosbeak - (Bob before walk)
Common Grackle - 3+ Reservoir, 2 Turtle Pond
Red-winged Blackbird - male & female Turtle Pond
Brown-headed Cowbird - male Evodia Field
Baltimore Oriole - male Tupelo Field, male Turtle Pond, male & female Upper 
Lobe, Capt's Bench


Matthieu Benoit reported a Lincoln's Sparrow, Prairie Warbler, Black-billed 
Cuckoo, and Indigo Buntings (including 4 females) in Strawberry Fields before 
the walk. Also, on Saturday afternoon (5/14) he saw 2 Wilson's Warblers and a 
Yellow-throated Vireo at the Gill. 

Signe Hammer reported a male Northern Shoveler on the Reservoir Saturday 
(5/14). 

Doug Kurz reported Tennessee Warbler, Yellow-billed Cuckoo, and Black-billed 
Cuckoo. 

Renee Sasaki showed us photos of this morning's Common Nighthawk at the north 
end. 

My apologies if I've failed to include any of the birds we saw on today's walk. 

Deb Allen

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[nysbirds-l] Thank You! -- and Saturday, May 14 in Central Park

[Amy Simmons]

I think many folks did a "Big Day," yesterday - whether it was to raise
funds, compete or just have fun.  Claire Borrelli and I had our annual
Central Park-only Big Day and it's prompted me to say thank you to so many
of you who are reading this.  We hit 72 species, which was our one-day
record for the Park, but we could never have seen them all without the help
of so many fellow birders.  Thank you to those who helped us  yesterday, but
who have also helped us to be better birders by sharing your sightings,
skills and more over the weeks, months and years.

 

First off, a big thank-you to the amazing Doug Kurz who was so generous with
his companionship, keen eye and extraordinary ear.  I always knew he had a
good ear but when he managed to spot a very highly-perched, completely
silent Black-billed Cuckoo over the Azalea Pond I began to realize his eyes
are just as keen as his ears!  

 

I know I'm going to forget people -- and I'm sure quite a few of you won't
even know who I am or recall helping me/us -- but you've helped me, and I
just wanted to say thank you (in no particular order):

 

. Stephen Chang (for the Hooded Warbler last weekend, and for so
many other birds over the years)

. Chris Cooper (for showing us all of those warblers - and the wren
- in the willow on the Point last weekend, as well as many others, over the
years)

. Deb Allen (for the many helpful tweets, and a white-crowned
sparrow last week)

. Kevin and Mark (for the Green Heron over the Maintenance Meadow a
couple of weeks ago)

. Emily (for somehow getting me "on" a YB Cuckoo last weekend)

. Andrew Baksh (for the Orchard Oriole near the Maintenance Shed
last weekend, as well as for many helpful posts)

. Matthew R. (for many posts and tweets that have led to Lifers for
me)

. Roy Tsao (for your thoughtful post about the Wilson's Warbler
yesterday - knowing that we were seeking one)

. Jon - the photographer (for going out of your way many times to
point out birds I was trying to find)

. Ben C (for so many helpful posts)

. Ben (for helping us find that singing Towhee yesterday)

. Richard Fried (for once being the only person in a group of
Birders who was willing to kindly stop and help me find the Osprey that was
flying over Belvedere Castle)

. Pat [Pollock?] (for kindly sharing the locations of various birds
over the years)

. Martin and Ryan (for sharing your expertise and helping me "get
on" several great birds)

. Phil Jeffrey (for teaching me so much about birding and also
showing me a number of great birds over the past decade)

. Shai Mitral (for many great posts)

. Dave Klauber and Bobby Rosetti (for showing me some great birds
and taking the time to share your knowledge)

. Karen Fung (we've never met, but your posts have helped me see so
many great birds)

. Eric Reubel (for getting me started birding in Central Park, in
the first place, and for SO much help)

 

And thank you to the many others who have pointed out various birds, taught
me ID tips, posted helpful information or  just been encouraging, including
(but certainly not limited to):  Bobby Rosetti, Dave Klauber, Brian Moore,
Jeanette, Jeff Bowen, Jeff w/the Bernese Mountain Dog, Ethan Goodman,
Birding Bob, and Anders P.  Again, I'm sure the minute I press "send" I'm
going to remember a half a dozen other people I should have thanked, as well
- but I'll have to do it in person the next time I see you in the field.

 

Anyway, here is what we were able to see yesterday between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
in Central Park, in the area from the north end of the Reservoir to the
Boathouse Lake:

 

11 Canada Goose -- Including pair nesting on East side of Reservoir and
another pair with 3 goslings.

6 Gadwall -- 4 on Reservoir; 2 on Turtle Pond

X Mallard

1 Bufflehead -- 1 male, continuing on Reservoir

2 Ruddy Duck

X Double-crested Cormorant

5 Great Egret -- Reservoir

5 Black-crowned Night-Heron

2 Red-tailed Hawk

1 Solitary Sandpiper -- Reservoir

1 Ring-billed Gull

3 Herring Gull (American)

3 Great Black-backed Gull

X Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon)

X Mourning Dove

2 Yellow-billed Cuckoo -- 1 in Ramble and 1 at Summit Rock

1 Black-billed Cuckoo -- In Ramble over Azalea Pond

30 Chimney Swift -- Conservative count. 

2 Red-bellied Woodpecker

1 Downy Woodpecker

1 Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted)

1 Olive-sided Flycatcher

2 Eastern Wood-Pewee

1 Great Crested Flycatcher

2 Eastern Kingbird

2 Yellow-throated Vireo

4 Warbling Vireo

2 Red-eyed Vireo

X Blue Jay

1 Northern Rough-winged Swallow

5 Barn Swallow -- 1 with nesting material

4 Black-capped Chickadee

2 White-breasted Nuthatch

1 House Wren

1 Ruby-crowned Kinglet -- Late. Near Boathouse, in tree hanging over Boat
Lake. 

5 Veery

7 Swainson's Thrush

2 Hermit Thrush

2 Wood Thrush

X American Robin

41 Gray Catbird

X European Starling

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Radar

[Jim Osterlund]

I can’t say what’s “best”.  I check weather at NWS - National Mosaic Enhanced 
Radar Image: Full Resolution Loop 
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[nysbirds-l] Wilson's Phalarope Captree Marsh, Suffolk, LI

[Shaibal Mitra]

Tom Burke and Gail Benson found a male Wilson's Phalarope this evening in the 
marsh on the north side of Captree Island, Suffolk County.

The bird was found in the open marsh north of Captree Rd., west of the highway 
and east of a line of woody vegetation running north and south. It was very 
active, mainly along the extreme western edge of this portion of the marsh.

Visitors should be sure to scrupulously observe parking regulations and to 
respect the sentiments of the residents of this quiet community.

Shai Mitra
Bay Shore


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[nysbirds-l] Radar

[Ben Mirin]

Hi all, what's your favorite/the best resource for monitoring radar online?

Many thanks,
Ben

On Sunday, May 15, 2016, Jim Osterlund > wrote:

> Then I’ll add;
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[nysbirds-l] Least Bittern Brooklyn

[Rob Bate]

Least Bittern is showing well. Bird is above 40' in bare saplings just west  
and behind a giant tulip and willow oak which stand next to a path bordering 
Flatbush Ave and  south of the "rose garden".   

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Radar

[Ben Mirin]

Thank you for the tips, everyone!

On Sun, May 15, 2016 at 6:05 PM, Jim Osterlund 
wrote:

> I can’t say what’s “best”.  I check weather at NWS - National Mosaic
> Enhanced Radar Image: Full Resolution Loop
>  anyway, so an occasional
> bird event is just a plus.
>



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[nysbirds-l] Central Park roosting Common Nighthawk

[Karen Fung]

South end of the Great Hill in a large tulip tree on the lowest limb pointing 
east. Best view from the large rock outcrop looking SW
 



Karen Fung
NYC
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[nysbirds-l] Saw Mill River Audubon Westchester Birdathon/Global Big Day birding May 13-14, 2016

[Anne Swaim]

Saw Mill River Audubon birders had an (unofficial) combined total of 118
species in our Westchester County-wide Birdathon/Global Big Day birding Fri
7pm-Sat 7pm with a total of 22 warbler species and several highlights.

*A temporary, combined eBird list of sightings by three teams is here:*
http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S29669378
(Saw Mill River Audubon combined Birdathon/Global Big Day list.)

*All sightings in separate, site-specific lists may be found under
5/13/2016 and 5/14/2016 *on the eBird checklist page for Westchester County:
http://ebird.org/ebird/subnational2/US-NY-119/activity
under birder names below.

*Sightings by*: Elijah Goodwin (Rockefeller SPP); Larry Trachtenberg,
Christine McCluskey, & others (Teatown); Anne Swaim, Debbie Van Zyl, John &
Mary Cava & others (Marshlands Conservancy N to Ward Pound Ridge
Reservation)

Elijah Goodwin, the ornithologist doing an ongoing, multi-year nesting
survey at Rockefeller State Park Preserve, had an unofficial total of 94
species with 20 warbler species, in RSPP alone, picking up six overall
species not seen elsewhere by SMRA teams. The Teatown team picked up both
yellow-billed and black-billed cuckoos as well as Golden-Crowned Kinglet.
There was some good warbler action at Marshlands early am yesterday
ncluding highlights of Bay-breasted and Blackburnian Warblers. The
continuing Red-headed Woodpecker at Muscoot Farm was also seen yesterday.

The Saw Mill River Audubon 2016 Birdathon proceeds will benefit the ongoing
nesting study at Rockefeller State Park Preserve & Saw Mill River Audubon's
bird education outreach. If this is something you'd like to support,
donations still possible online here:
http://sawmillriveraudubon.org/birdathon/birdathon-payment.html

Excellent Westchester birding yesterday!



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[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC: Mourning warbler

[Anders Peltomaa]

Near Balcony Bridge by West drive and 77th street.

Find by a birder I don't know the name of.

Good birding,

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[nysbirds-l] Least Bittern Prospect Park

[Rob Bate]

A Least Bittern was found in a tree near the Rose Garden early by Rrin Markman 
who put it in eBird. Later refound by Nina Ba. Many birders are there right 
now. 

Rob Bate
Brooklyn
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[nysbirds-l] Blue Grosbeak Connetquot SPP

[Ken Thompson]

I saw a male Blue Grosbeak in Connetquot State Park Preserve this am. I was
in the area east of the blue barn north of the paddock above the main
buildings

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC: Mourning warbler

[B Inskeep]

Mourning Warbler was heard first then located, photographed and recorded by 
visiting birder, Stefan Martin of Stamford, CT and observed by 3 of us - many 
thanks to him!

Brenda Inskeep 
Stamford, CT / NYC

> On May 15, 2016, at 8:59 AM, Anders Peltomaa  
> wrote:
> 
> Near Balcony Bridge by West drive and 77th street.
> 
> Find by a birder I don't know the name of.
> 
> Good birding,
> 
> Anders Peltomaa
> 
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[nysbirds-l] Back yard Kentuck Warbler

[Steve Williams]

Since friday I have had 4 brief visits from a Kentucky Wabler to my back
yard in East Meadow.  Not sure where the bird is spending of the rest of the
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has also been lingering for several days.
 



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[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, NYC 5/15, & prior days

[Thomas Fiore]

Sunday, 15 May, 2015 -

Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City

Among the more than 25 species of migrant warblers found in the last  
several days, this Sunday morning's photographed MOURNING Warbler put  
some icing on the cake for that group of birds, with just a few  
(eastern!) warbler species still awaiting potential discoveries, among  
those not yet seen in Central this year.  Thanks to the finder &  
identifier of the Mourning at the upper lobe area, Stefan Martin of  
Connecticut, on his first visit to do some birding in Central -  
although a highly-experienced birder in his home area not more than 50  
miles to the northeast. Many other birders also were able to observe  
the Mourning including of course the two also residing in CT (& NYC)  
who were accompanying S. Martin.


Bay-breasted, Tennessee, Cape May, & other warbler species have been  
enjoyed in the multiple by many, many observers in the past week  
through today, with sightings from various areas, and most definitely  
not only the Ramble area (although that continues to be extremely  
productive & of course a popular area for hundreds of birders, both  
'local' and visiting from as far away as the opposite side of the  
Earth. Multiple sightings of Olive-sided Flycatchers have also now  
been recorded, with a modest number of locations in both the Ramble  
area & the north woods & Great Hill.  Purple Martin (a male) was well- 
reported from the Meer just yesterday (Sat. 5/14) although that  
individual may have quickly moved on, as is unfortunately somewhat  
typical of the ever-tricky martin passages in this park.  Thrushes are  
now somewhat regularly including Gray-cheeked, which potentially may  
include some of the far-more-range-restricted Bicknell's - the  
vocalizations of any of this type ought be studied and then simply  
listened-for, with the best chances perhaps when there is little  
distraction in an otherwise busy park if the attempts are in Central.  
As many know, some Catharus thrush individuals will be esp. likely to  
give songs when there is light rain &/or damp-overcast conditions,  
even when fully daytime - or in addition the usual dawn or dusk hours  
are good for potentially stronger singing by virtually all thrushes  
(the world over, where found).


A brief note on the Riverside Park "drip", which is located at about  
W. 119 St. under the upper path & Drive, immediately south of the  
120th St. tennis courts & house:  The gentleman who assists in having  
the pipe which creates that "drip" of water there, Jeff Nulle of  
Manhattan, has noted that the plumbing needs some work, and to give a  
temporary fix to the "drip" actually having water running in any  
particular period, he or someone authorized must place a hose to bring  
water from the tennis house - this will NOT take place at any time  
unless Jeff or some other authorized person are THERE, to supervise.  
Thus, until the actual pipe is repaired, the "drip" is in a very time- 
limited status, and birders should not expect this to be a major bird- 
attractor unless and until the pipe & valve are checked & repaired.   
Last Thursday, a pair (male & likely female) of Hooded Warblers were  
among some species seen at the drip, with J. Nulle present and the  
drip (hose) going. If the situation is fully remedied, one of the Riv.  
Park regulars will announce that.


There have been many, many other avian highlights in Manhattan  
migration observations of the past 7 days since the big (massive) push  
took place on Mother's Day Sunday (8 May).  Some additional of these  
may be summarized at some point fairly soon.


Good month-of-May birding, & thanks to the many who observe quietly!

Tom Fiore
Manhattan

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[nysbirds-l] Saw Mill River Audubon Westchester Birdathon/Global Big Day birding May 13-14, 2016

[Anne Swaim]

Saw Mill River Audubon birders had an (unofficial) combined total of 118
species in our Westchester County-wide Birdathon/Global Big Day birding Fri
7pm-Sat 7pm with a total of 22 warbler species and several highlights.

*A temporary, combined eBird list of sightings by three teams is here:*
http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S29669378
(Saw Mill River Audubon combined Birdathon/Global Big Day list.)

*All sightings in separate, site-specific lists may be found under
5/13/2016 and 5/14/2016 *on the eBird checklist page for Westchester County:
http://ebird.org/ebird/subnational2/US-NY-119/activity
under birder names below.

*Sightings by*: Elijah Goodwin (Rockefeller SPP); Larry Trachtenberg,
Christine McCluskey, & others (Teatown); Anne Swaim, Debbie Van Zyl, John &
Mary Cava & others (Marshlands Conservancy N to Ward Pound Ridge
Reservation)

Elijah Goodwin, the ornithologist doing an ongoing, multi-year nesting
survey at Rockefeller State Park Preserve, had an unofficial total of 94
species with 20 warbler species, in RSPP alone, picking up six overall
species not seen elsewhere by SMRA teams. The Teatown team picked up both
yellow-billed and black-billed cuckoos as well as Golden-Crowned Kinglet.
There was some good warbler action at Marshlands early am yesterday
ncluding highlights of Bay-breasted and Blackburnian Warblers. The
continuing Red-headed Woodpecker at Muscoot Farm was also seen yesterday.

The Saw Mill River Audubon 2016 Birdathon proceeds will benefit the ongoing
nesting study at Rockefeller State Park Preserve & Saw Mill River Audubon's
bird education outreach. If this is something you'd like to support,
donations still possible online here:
http://sawmillriveraudubon.org/birdathon/birdathon-payment.html

Excellent Westchester birding yesterday!



Anne Swaim, Executive Director
Saw Mill River Audubon
www.sawmillriveraudubon.org

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[nysbirds-l] Central Park roosting Common Nighthawk

[Karen Fung]

South end of the Great Hill in a large tulip tree on the lowest limb pointing 
east. Best view from the large rock outcrop looking SW
 



Karen Fung
NYC
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[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC: Mourning warbler

[Anders Peltomaa]

Near Balcony Bridge by West drive and 77th street.

Find by a birder I don't know the name of.

Good birding,

Anders Peltomaa

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC: Mourning warbler

[B Inskeep]

Mourning Warbler was heard first then located, photographed and recorded by 
visiting birder, Stefan Martin of Stamford, CT and observed by 3 of us - many 
thanks to him!

Brenda Inskeep 
Stamford, CT / NYC

> On May 15, 2016, at 8:59 AM, Anders Peltomaa  
> wrote:
> 
> Near Balcony Bridge by West drive and 77th street.
> 
> Find by a birder I don't know the name of.
> 
> Good birding,
> 
> Anders Peltomaa
> 
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[nysbirds-l] Back yard Kentuck Warbler

[Steve Williams]

Since friday I have had 4 brief visits from a Kentucky Wabler to my back
yard in East Meadow.  Not sure where the bird is spending of the rest of the
time but my house borders the East Meadow Jewish center.  I have a small
waterfall/pond that often pulls in migrants for a quick visit.  An ovenbird
has also been lingering for several days.
 



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[nysbirds-l] Blue Grosbeak Connetquot SPP

[Ken Thompson]

I saw a male Blue Grosbeak in Connetquot State Park Preserve this am. I was
in the area east of the blue barn north of the paddock above the main
buildings

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Sayville NY

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[nysbirds-l] Least Bittern Prospect Park

[Rob Bate]

A Least Bittern was found in a tree near the Rose Garden early by Rrin Markman 
who put it in eBird. Later refound by Nina Ba. Many birders are there right 
now. 

Rob Bate
Brooklyn
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[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, NYC 5/15, & prior days

[Thomas Fiore]

Sunday, 15 May, 2015 -

Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City

Among the more than 25 species of migrant warblers found in the last  
several days, this Sunday morning's photographed MOURNING Warbler put  
some icing on the cake for that group of birds, with just a few  
(eastern!) warbler species still awaiting potential discoveries, among  
those not yet seen in Central this year.  Thanks to the finder &  
identifier of the Mourning at the upper lobe area, Stefan Martin of  
Connecticut, on his first visit to do some birding in Central -  
although a highly-experienced birder in his home area not more than 50  
miles to the northeast. Many other birders also were able to observe  
the Mourning including of course the two also residing in CT (& NYC)  
who were accompanying S. Martin.


Bay-breasted, Tennessee, Cape May, & other warbler species have been  
enjoyed in the multiple by many, many observers in the past week  
through today, with sightings from various areas, and most definitely  
not only the Ramble area (although that continues to be extremely  
productive & of course a popular area for hundreds of birders, both  
'local' and visiting from as far away as the opposite side of the  
Earth. Multiple sightings of Olive-sided Flycatchers have also now  
been recorded, with a modest number of locations in both the Ramble  
area & the north woods & Great Hill.  Purple Martin (a male) was well- 
reported from the Meer just yesterday (Sat. 5/14) although that  
individual may have quickly moved on, as is unfortunately somewhat  
typical of the ever-tricky martin passages in this park.  Thrushes are  
now somewhat regularly including Gray-cheeked, which potentially may  
include some of the far-more-range-restricted Bicknell's - the  
vocalizations of any of this type ought be studied and then simply  
listened-for, with the best chances perhaps when there is little  
distraction in an otherwise busy park if the attempts are in Central.  
As many know, some Catharus thrush individuals will be esp. likely to  
give songs when there is light rain &/or damp-overcast conditions,  
even when fully daytime - or in addition the usual dawn or dusk hours  
are good for potentially stronger singing by virtually all thrushes  
(the world over, where found).


A brief note on the Riverside Park "drip", which is located at about  
W. 119 St. under the upper path & Drive, immediately south of the  
120th St. tennis courts & house:  The gentleman who assists in having  
the pipe which creates that "drip" of water there, Jeff Nulle of  
Manhattan, has noted that the plumbing needs some work, and to give a  
temporary fix to the "drip" actually having water running in any  
particular period, he or someone authorized must place a hose to bring  
water from the tennis house - this will NOT take place at any time  
unless Jeff or some other authorized person are THERE, to supervise.  
Thus, until the actual pipe is repaired, the "drip" is in a very time- 
limited status, and birders should not expect this to be a major bird- 
attractor unless and until the pipe & valve are checked & repaired.   
Last Thursday, a pair (male & likely female) of Hooded Warblers were  
among some species seen at the drip, with J. Nulle present and the  
drip (hose) going. If the situation is fully remedied, one of the Riv.  
Park regulars will announce that.


There have been many, many other avian highlights in Manhattan  
migration observations of the past 7 days since the big (massive) push  
took place on Mother's Day Sunday (8 May).  Some additional of these  
may be summarized at some point fairly soon.


Good month-of-May birding, & thanks to the many who observe quietly!

Tom Fiore
Manhattan

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[nysbirds-l] Radar

[Ben Mirin]

Hi all, what's your favorite/the best resource for monitoring radar online?

Many thanks,
Ben

On Sunday, May 15, 2016, Jim Osterlund > wrote:

> Then I’ll add;
>
> Sagtikos / Sunken Meadow Parkway, LIE Exit 53.
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Radar

[David Nicosia]

I like COD meteorology radar page.  It has all the new dual polar products
for our nexrad sites.

On Sun, May 15, 2016, 4:21 PM Ben Mirin  wrote:

> Hi all, what's your favorite/the best resource for monitoring radar
> online?
>
> Many thanks,
> Ben
>
>
> On Sunday, May 15, 2016, Jim Osterlund  wrote:
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>>
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[nysbirds-l] Thank You! -- and Saturday, May 14 in Central Park

[Amy Simmons]

I think many folks did a "Big Day," yesterday - whether it was to raise
funds, compete or just have fun.  Claire Borrelli and I had our annual
Central Park-only Big Day and it's prompted me to say thank you to so many
of you who are reading this.  We hit 72 species, which was our one-day
record for the Park, but we could never have seen them all without the help
of so many fellow birders.  Thank you to those who helped us  yesterday, but
who have also helped us to be better birders by sharing your sightings,
skills and more over the weeks, months and years.

 

First off, a big thank-you to the amazing Doug Kurz who was so generous with
his companionship, keen eye and extraordinary ear.  I always knew he had a
good ear but when he managed to spot a very highly-perched, completely
silent Black-billed Cuckoo over the Azalea Pond I began to realize his eyes
are just as keen as his ears!  

 

I know I'm going to forget people -- and I'm sure quite a few of you won't
even know who I am or recall helping me/us -- but you've helped me, and I
just wanted to say thank you (in no particular order):

 

. Stephen Chang (for the Hooded Warbler last weekend, and for so
many other birds over the years)

. Chris Cooper (for showing us all of those warblers - and the wren
- in the willow on the Point last weekend, as well as many others, over the
years)

. Deb Allen (for the many helpful tweets, and a white-crowned
sparrow last week)

. Kevin and Mark (for the Green Heron over the Maintenance Meadow a
couple of weeks ago)

. Emily (for somehow getting me "on" a YB Cuckoo last weekend)

. Andrew Baksh (for the Orchard Oriole near the Maintenance Shed
last weekend, as well as for many helpful posts)

. Matthew R. (for many posts and tweets that have led to Lifers for
me)

. Roy Tsao (for your thoughtful post about the Wilson's Warbler
yesterday - knowing that we were seeking one)

. Jon - the photographer (for going out of your way many times to
point out birds I was trying to find)

. Ben C (for so many helpful posts)

. Ben (for helping us find that singing Towhee yesterday)

. Richard Fried (for once being the only person in a group of
Birders who was willing to kindly stop and help me find the Osprey that was
flying over Belvedere Castle)

. Pat [Pollock?] (for kindly sharing the locations of various birds
over the years)

. Martin and Ryan (for sharing your expertise and helping me "get
on" several great birds)

. Phil Jeffrey (for teaching me so much about birding and also
showing me a number of great birds over the past decade)

. Shai Mitral (for many great posts)

. Dave Klauber and Bobby Rosetti (for showing me some great birds
and taking the time to share your knowledge)

. Karen Fung (we've never met, but your posts have helped me see so
many great birds)

. Eric Reubel (for getting me started birding in Central Park, in
the first place, and for SO much help)

 

And thank you to the many others who have pointed out various birds, taught
me ID tips, posted helpful information or  just been encouraging, including
(but certainly not limited to):  Bobby Rosetti, Dave Klauber, Brian Moore,
Jeanette, Jeff Bowen, Jeff w/the Bernese Mountain Dog, Ethan Goodman,
Birding Bob, and Anders P.  Again, I'm sure the minute I press "send" I'm
going to remember a half a dozen other people I should have thanked, as well
- but I'll have to do it in person the next time I see you in the field.

 

Anyway, here is what we were able to see yesterday between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
in Central Park, in the area from the north end of the Reservoir to the
Boathouse Lake:

 

11 Canada Goose -- Including pair nesting on East side of Reservoir and
another pair with 3 goslings.

6 Gadwall -- 4 on Reservoir; 2 on Turtle Pond

X Mallard

1 Bufflehead -- 1 male, continuing on Reservoir

2 Ruddy Duck

X Double-crested Cormorant

5 Great Egret -- Reservoir

5 Black-crowned Night-Heron

2 Red-tailed Hawk

1 Solitary Sandpiper -- Reservoir

1 Ring-billed Gull

3 Herring Gull (American)

3 Great Black-backed Gull

X Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon)

X Mourning Dove

2 Yellow-billed Cuckoo -- 1 in Ramble and 1 at Summit Rock

1 Black-billed Cuckoo -- In Ramble over Azalea Pond

30 Chimney Swift -- Conservative count. 

2 Red-bellied Woodpecker

1 Downy Woodpecker

1 Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted)

1 Olive-sided Flycatcher

2 Eastern Wood-Pewee

1 Great Crested Flycatcher

2 Eastern Kingbird

2 Yellow-throated Vireo

4 Warbling Vireo

2 Red-eyed Vireo

X Blue Jay

1 Northern Rough-winged Swallow

5 Barn Swallow -- 1 with nesting material

4 Black-capped Chickadee

2 White-breasted Nuthatch

1 House Wren

1 Ruby-crowned Kinglet -- Late. Near Boathouse, in tree hanging over Boat
Lake. 

5 Veery

7 Swainson's Thrush

2 Hermit Thrush

2 Wood Thrush

X American Robin

41 Gray Catbird

X European Starling

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Radar

[Jim Osterlund]

I can’t say what’s “best”.  I check weather at NWS - National Mosaic Enhanced 
Radar Image: Full Resolution Loop 
 anyway, so an occasional bird 
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[nysbirds-l] Wilson's Phalarope Captree Marsh, Suffolk, LI

[Shaibal Mitra]

Tom Burke and Gail Benson found a male Wilson's Phalarope this evening in the 
marsh on the north side of Captree Island, Suffolk County.

The bird was found in the open marsh north of Captree Rd., west of the highway 
and east of a line of woody vegetation running north and south. It was very 
active, mainly along the extreme western edge of this portion of the marsh.

Visitors should be sure to scrupulously observe parking regulations and to 
respect the sentiments of the residents of this quiet community.

Shai Mitra
Bay Shore


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[nysbirds-l] Least Bittern Brooklyn

[Rob Bate]

Least Bittern is showing well. Bird is above 40' in bare saplings just west  
and behind a giant tulip and willow oak which stand next to a path bordering 
Flatbush Ave and  south of the "rose garden".   

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[nysbirds-l] Central Park NYC - Sunday May 15, 2016 - incl. 19 warbler species and 5 vireo species

[Deborah Allen]

Central Park NYC 
Sunday May 15, 2016
OBS: Robert DeCandido, PhD, Deborah Allen, m.ob. on bird walk starting from 
Turtle Pond at 9am. 

Tuliptrees and Black Cherries are in bloom attracting warblers, vireos, and 
orioles.

Reservoir (south end only) and Summit Rock birds seen before the walk (DA), 
others as noted. 

Canada Goose - 2 Turtle Pond
Gadwall - pair SW Reservoir, male Turtle Pond
Mallard 
Double-crested Cormorant - more than 25 Reservoir, flyovers Upper Lobe (Carine 
Mitchell)
Great Egret - 2 Reservoir, 1 Turtle Pond
Green Heron - flyby turtle Pond (Alexi Kalogerakis)
Black-crowned Night-Heron - adult Reservoir, adult Turtle Pond, adult Upper Lobe
Red-shouldered Hawk - circling over Tupelo Field (Matthieu Benoit)
Herring Gull - 4 Reservoir
Great Black-backed Gull - Reservoir
Mourning Dove - 2 Maintenance Field, Turtle Pond
Ruby-throated Hummingbird - Humming Tombstone (Matthieu Benoit)
Eastern Kingbird - Turtle Pond
White-eyed Vireo - the Point
Yellow-throated Vireo - Mugger's Woods, Upper Lobe
Blue-headed Vireo - Humming Tombstone
Warbling Vireo - Reservoir, Maintenance Field, Turtle Pond, Capt's Bench
Red-eyed Vireo - Summit Rock
Blue Jay - various locations
Barn Swallow - Reservoir, 4 Turtle Pond
Wood Thrush
Swainsons's Thrush
Hermit Thrush
American Robin - feeding fledgling Tanner's Spring
Cedar Waxwing - not sure how many Humming Tombstone
Ovenbird - Reservoir, Upper Lobe, Humming Tombstone, south side of Captain's 
Bench
Northern Waterthrush - heard Gill Overlook, Turtle Pond
Black-and-white Warbler - female on the Point, 2 Turtle Pond (Alexi 
Kalogerakis), female Upper Lobe, male & female, Humming Tombstone (Matthiew 
Benoit), Maintenance Field, south side of Captain's Bench, male Capt's Bench, 
at least 2 the Point
Common Yellowthroat - male Reservoir, male Shakespeare Garden, Upper Lobe, 4 
the Point
American Redstart - male Summit Rock, female Turtle Pond, male Shakespeare 
Garden, west side Mugger's Woods, male & female Humming Tombstone, male & 
female Tupelo Field, 2 at least 2 the Poin
Cape May Warbler - female Capt's Bench (CArine Mitchell)
Northern Parula - Reservoir, Upper Lobe, female Tupelo Field, male Maintenance 
field, south side of Captain's Bench, the Point
Magnolia Warbler - 1st-cycle male Reservoir, male Iphigene's Walk, 3 males 
Upper Lobe, 2 males west side Mugger's Woods, Humming Tombstone, male Tupelo 
Field, male Maintenance Field, south side of Captain's Bench, Capt's Bench, 2 
on the Point
Bay-breasted Warbler - male Turtle Pond (Alexi Kalogerakis)
Blackburnian Warbler - Castle (Bob before walk)
Yellow Warbler - male Upper Lobe
Chestnut-sided Warbler - Humming Tombstone, south side of Captain's Bench, 
Capt's Bench
Blackpoll Warbler - male Reservoir, male Summit Rock, 2 Turtle Pond, male 
Humming Tombstone, south side of Captain's Bench
Black-throated Blue Warbler - female Maintenance Field
Yellow-rumped Warbler - male Reservoir, 2 males Turtle Pond
Prairie Warbler - heard Reservoir
Black-throated Green Warbler - heard Reservoir, Humming Tombstone (Matthieu 
Benoit)
Canada Warbler - south side of Captain's Bench, 3 the Point
Wilson's Warbler - male Turtle Pond, south side of Captain's Bench
Eastern Towhee - heard south of Maintenance Field
Scarlet Tanager - male (Matthieu Benoit) & female west side Mugger's Woods 
Northern Cardinal - various locations
Rose-breasted Grosbeak - (Bob before walk)
Common Grackle - 3+ Reservoir, 2 Turtle Pond
Red-winged Blackbird - male & female Turtle Pond
Brown-headed Cowbird - male Evodia Field
Baltimore Oriole - male Tupelo Field, male Turtle Pond, male & female Upper 
Lobe, Capt's Bench


Matthieu Benoit reported a Lincoln's Sparrow, Prairie Warbler, Black-billed 
Cuckoo, and Indigo Buntings (including 4 females) in Strawberry Fields before 
the walk. Also, on Saturday afternoon (5/14) he saw 2 Wilson's Warblers and a 
Yellow-throated Vireo at the Gill. 

Signe Hammer reported a male Northern Shoveler on the Reservoir Saturday 
(5/14). 

Doug Kurz reported Tennessee Warbler, Yellow-billed Cuckoo, and Black-billed 
Cuckoo. 

Renee Sasaki showed us photos of this morning's Common Nighthawk at the north 
end. 

My apologies if I've failed to include any of the birds we saw on today's walk. 

Deb Allen

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Radar

[Ben Mirin]

Thank you for the tips, everyone!

On Sun, May 15, 2016 at 6:05 PM, Jim Osterlund 
wrote:

> I can’t say what’s “best”.  I check weather at NWS - National Mosaic
> Enhanced Radar Image: Full Resolution Loop
>  anyway, so an occasional
> bird event is just a plus.
>



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Re: [nysbirds-l] Radar

[Richard Guthrie]

In case this one wasn't mentioned: Wunderground Weather

https://www.wunderground.com/weather-radar/united-states/ny/new-york-city/okx/?region=bgm

I found the inexpensive ($5) contribution gets the 40 frame loop. That
gives you a 4-hour loop which is much better than the 6 frame loop on the
other sites.

I also participate in CoCoRhaS (a weather collaborative from Colorado State
University) which provides precipitation - especially snow levels
throughout the state. I submit data daily.

http://www.cocorahs.org/state.aspx?state=ny

Rich Guthrie
New Baltimore

On Sun, May 15, 2016 at 7:35 PM, Ben Mirin  wrote:

> Thank you for the tips, everyone!
>
> On Sun, May 15, 2016 at 6:05 PM, Jim Osterlund 
> wrote:
>
>> I can’t say what’s “best”.  I check weather at NWS - National Mosaic
>> Enhanced Radar Image: Full Resolution Loop
>>  anyway, so an occasional
>> bird event is just a plus.
>>
>
>
>
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> Brook University's News Program Hx2
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Radar

[Peter Reisfeld]

For looking at specific radar stations I like the NCAR site. It is pretty 
basic, but one can conveniently vary the loop interval to go back to sunset and 
get the takeoff and evolution of the densities.  Also in single image mode, a 
click on the screen changes it to velocity mode useful to see exactly which 
direction and how fast the birds are flying. The link is:

http://weather.rap.ucar.edu/radar/ 

Peter

 
> On May 15, 2016, at 6:05 PM, Jim Osterlund  wrote:
> 
> I can’t say what’s “best”.  I check weather at NWS - National Mosaic Enhanced 
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