[nysbirds-l] Trumpeter Swans

One last point copied from the Kingbird ariticle where my reference to records of birds from the Ontario program: The first reports of Trumpeter Swans (Cygnus buccinator) in NYS were of wing-tagged birds at Dunkirk Harbor, Chautauqua Co., in the fall of 1988. Since that time sightings have

[nysbirds-l] Trumpeter Swans

I would like to thank Willie D'Anna (infinitely more qualified than I) for clearing up some of my impressions on the status of Trumpeter Swans. Still, having reviewed the information, I feel NYSARC should add Trumpeter Swan to the New York State list. This probably won't happen any time soon,

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 12/31/'10

Friday, 31 December 2010 - Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City It wasn't for lack of looking that I did NOT come up with the long- lingering Varied Thrush in the park today - I believe it may still be around, and perhaps was even seen by some of the many others who came seeking it, through

Re: [nysbirds-l] Trumpeter Swans

I wish to clear up some misconceptions in my friend, John Haas's, recent post. > The article infers that an established breeding population must exist before the species will be accepted by NYSARC. The article John refers to is "Guidelines for the Admission of Exotic Species to the New York

[nysbirds-l] American Bitterns and Wilson's Snipe

Along Dune Rd. this morning (which is 100% cleared of snow and ice) I photographed at least two (possibly three) American Bitterns. The snow packed down much of the spartina grasses, so these birds are much more visible now. There was also a Wilson's Snipe about 1/4 mile East of Dockers feeding

[nysbirds-l] Smith Point/EPCAL-Grumans

EPCAL/Grumans No Lark Sparrow but I had a Merlin swoop within a foot of me to go after the Junco flock. Also had 3 Pipits and 4 Bluebirds fly over. Smith Point 1 Glaucous Gull 1 Razorbill 6 Pipits 2 Longspurs 1 Peregrine Horned Larks and Snow Buntings -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Smith Point/EPCAL-Grumans

EPCAL/Grumans No Lark Sparrow but I had a Merlin swoop within a foot of me to go after the Junco flock. Also had 3 Pipits and 4 Bluebirds fly over. Smith Point 1 Glaucous Gull 1 Razorbill 6 Pipits 2 Longspurs 1 Peregrine Horned Larks and Snow Buntings -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] American Bitterns and Wilson's Snipe

Along Dune Rd. this morning (which is 100% cleared of snow and ice) I photographed at least two (possibly three) American Bitterns. The snow packed down much of the spartina grasses, so these birds are much more visible now. There was also a Wilson's Snipe about 1/4 mile East of Dockers feeding

Re: [nysbirds-l] Trumpeter Swans

I wish to clear up some misconceptions in my friend, John Haas's, recent post. The article infers that an established breeding population must exist before the species will be accepted by NYSARC. The article John refers to is Guidelines for the Admission of Exotic Species to the New York

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 12/31/'10

Friday, 31 December 2010 - Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City It wasn't for lack of looking that I did NOT come up with the long- lingering Varied Thrush in the park today - I believe it may still be around, and perhaps was even seen by some of the many others who came seeking it, through

[nysbirds-l] Trumpeter Swans

I would like to thank Willie D'Anna (infinitely more qualified than I) for clearing up some of my impressions on the status of Trumpeter Swans. Still, having reviewed the information, I feel NYSARC should add Trumpeter Swan to the New York State list. This probably won't happen any time soon,