Re: [nysbirds-l] Report of Temmick's Stint on Eastern Long Island

Having viewed five photos of this bird (after narrowly missing it in life, unfortunately), it is my impression that it is a Least Sandpiper in winter aspect--possibly a first-summer bird. Birds of this appearance are not seen often in northeastern North America, and I can remember at least

[nysbirds-l] Hudsonian Godwit at Pike's Beach (Suffolk Co.)

After birding on Dune Road late this afternoon we stopped at Pike's Beach before heading home. Among the usual shorebirds on the west bar at Pike's at 5:45PM was a moulting adult Hudsonian Godwit. We observed the bird for about ten minutes when it flew off to the East. Subsequent attempts

Re: [nysbirds-l] Report of Temmick's Stint on Eastern Long Island

I saw the bird and am not yet convinced. There were many photos taken and these should be available later and the analysis shall begin. Hugh Hugh McGuinness The Ross School 18 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton, NY 11937 hmcguinn...@ross.org On Aug 23, 2009, at 4:44 PM, Richard Guthrie wrote:

[nysbirds-l] Report of Temmick's Stint on Eastern Long Island

I haven't seen a post as yet, but I had a phone call about an hour ago relaying that a TEMMICK'S STINT was found on/near Dune Road on eastern Long Island. I'm sure there will be a lot more to share about this by the finder and other observers. But in the meanwhile I thought it important to put

[nysbirds-l] Hudson-Mohawk Birdline

This is a summary of the Birdline reports for the week ending August 19. Report your sightings in the Hudson-Mohawk Region (NYSOA region 8) to birdl...@hmbc.net. Forty-seven species were reported this week. Common Loon: Lake George 8/13 (2). Great Egret: Coxsackie Grasslands 8/12. Bald

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay birds incl. Avocet, phalaropes

8/23/09 - Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Broad Channel, Queens/Kings Co., NY Time:  8:45am to 11:30am Observers:  Andrew Block, Doug Bloom, Neil Powell, Orlando Hidalgo Double-crested Cormorant Great Blue Heron Great Egret Snowy Egret Little Blue Heron Tricolored Heron Yellow-crowned Night-Heron

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay update - Baird's, Avocet, Wilson's Phalaropes, Marbled Godwit

Most of the previously mentioned shorebirds at Jamaica bay were present this morning, mostly on the East Pond with one addition - a juvenile Baird's Sandpiper near the raunt on the east side. Highlights of the 18 species seen were: 3 Wilson's Phalaropes swimming in circles together in the

[nysbirds-l] Report of Temmick's Stint on Eastern Long Island

I haven't seen a post as yet, but I had a phone call about an hour ago relaying that a TEMMICK'S STINT was found on/near Dune Road on eastern Long Island. I'm sure there will be a lot more to share about this by the finder and other observers. But in the meanwhile I thought it important to put

Re: [nysbirds-l] Report of Temmick's Stint on Eastern Long Island

I saw the bird and am not yet convinced. There were many photos taken and these should be available later and the analysis shall begin. Hugh Hugh McGuinness The Ross School 18 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton, NY 11937 hmcguinn...@ross.org On Aug 23, 2009, at 4:44 PM, Richard Guthrie wrote: