Re: [nysbirds-l] Harlequin Duck question

James, When you arrive at Point Lookout at the end of the Loop Parkway, continue across the intersection into the parking field. You'll wind around a little, but find your way to near the southeast corner of the lot. There's a walkway to the beach. Just east of the where you reach the beach is

[nysbirds-l] Sorry another question

Sorry, forgot to add this in. I know it hasn't been seen recently, but where was the Black-headed Gull at Owls head Waste water treatment plant? Thanks James Randall -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives

[nysbirds-l] Harlequin Duck question

I was just wondering if anyone could tell me where I could find Harlequin Ducks at Point Lookout on Long Island. I have never been there before, so any info would be helpful. Thanks James Randall -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBird

[nysbirds-l] 1/9 Mew Gull (Photos)- Yes, 10:45 am

Amy and I observed and digiscoped the Mew Gull this morning from 10:45 to 11 am on the grass very near the Foot-path (first on West side and then briefly on the East side) that crosses over the Parkway. Our photos are at the link below. regards, jeff Downingtown, PA Checkout our bird photos

[nysbirds-l] Delaware-Otsego Audubon Soc. Eagle Trip results

The Delaware-Otsego Audubon Soc. field trip along the East and West Branches of the Delaware R., and Cannonsville Reservoir in Delaware Co. today turned up nine Bald Eagles, down from recent years. Eighteen participants also spotted Red-tailed Hawks, Am. Kestrel, accipiters; a variety of water

[nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: Montauk area birds

Montauk Point was especially beautiful today with blue skies, crisp cold air and a coating of snow left from last week's storm. At Montauk Inlet, 2 *KUMLEIN'S ICELAND GULLS* (1st-basic and 2nd basic) were feeding with other gulls along the small beach immediately west of inlet and both visited the

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Mew Gull--4 P.M. this afternoon

I found the Mew Gull actively feeding in the water further south than reported earlier, just south of 19th Avenue. The bird was almost directly opposite the Exit 5 sign on the Belt Parkway. This spot is where the rock jetty ends. One thing I noticed is its feeding behavior. The bird was act

[nysbirds-l] Bird Banding Lab sent a response to my band report!

Just under a month ago, I saw several Canada Geese with neck bands and reported them both to this list as well as to the Bird Banding Lab. I subsequently found more banded CAGO, as well as a lone Ring-billed Gull with a wing band, all of which I reported. Well, earlier today I opened my mailbox an

Re: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Mew

Present today from 1:53 - 1:58 and again 2:22 - 2:56 P.M., on the grassy area and walkway around the foot bridge. I also heard that it was seen sometime around 10:30. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.c

[nysbirds-l] Barrow's Goldeneye at Bayville (Nassau Co.)

The Barrow's Goldeneye was present at 8:30AM this morning in Bayville on Long Island Sound opposite Centre Island Town Park. The Barrow's was not with the Common Goldeneye flocks that were further to the east near the rocks (on my Hagstrom's Atlas called Centre Island Reef), but was accompanied