Re: [nysbirds-l] LEAST BITTERN & Clapper Rails (Dune Road); Vesper & Grasshopper sparrows (Gabreskie Airport)
The multi-home driveway John mentions; 40.82121,-72.553164 - Google Maps -- 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] No Myrtle/Audubon split.
Hi all: For those who were awaiting the splitting of the Yellow-rumped Warbler complex--it ain't gona happen. The AOU records committee has voted the proposal down (results on the AOU web site).. This is not too surprising as it is completely consistent with their recent actions (teals and sparrows among others). The comments are there to read, but the names of the individuals are not. Therefore, I can't tell if there are specific members of the committee who have just not acquired and/or accepted the background and knowledge of the new modern technology or whether there is something I'm missing. In the last several years, it seems to me, every proposal to split that relies primarily on DNA studies, appears to get voted down. Other than this one point, they do a great job. I may be wrong, but when we get a new committee of young experts, I expect to pick up a few birds Sy Schiff -- 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] LEAST BITTERN & Clapper Rails (Dune Road); Vesper & Grasshopper sparrows (Gabreskie Airport)
After a relatively unproductive foggy morning of birding at Sunken Meadow State Park, and being fogged out of seawatching at both Robert Moses State Park and Shinnecock Inlet, I did a slow cruise down Dune Road (Westhampton). The tide was high, pushing shorebirds up into view of the road. The largest gatherings though were at Tiana Beach and at the end of Triton Lane. At the former, good numbers of Ruddy Turnstones, Sanderlings, and Semipalmated Sandpipers were either loafing on the floating docks and the rock-reinforced shoreline, or busy feeding along the sandy stretches of beach. Among the feeding birds were 2 breeding-plumaged RED KNOTS. At Triton Lane the Turnstones and Sanderlings were joined by several Dunlin. But the real highlight of the tour came a bit farther west of Triton Lane. I spotted a Black-crowned Night-Heron crouched on the far side of a ditch, poised to strike, so I pulled over. I was able to get a few photos of the bird before it flew off. As I was doing so I could hear CLAPPER RAILS calling. As I got out of the car I quickly determined that the calls were coming from across the road (south side), on the far side of a flooded area bordered by phragmites. In short order I spotted a pair of Clappers, who then proceeded to copulate before slipping back into the reeds. As I turned to leave, I did a double take. There, standing stock still and completely exposed was...a LEAST BITTERN! I kept my cool just enough to smoothly (kind of) get back to the car for my scope, praying the bird wouldn't bolt for cover. Thankfully it stayed put long enough for several digiscoped photos and video. But when I looked down to alter my camera settings, the bird did a disappearing act. But it hadn't gone far, just to edge of the reeds across the water. I was able to get a few more photos of the bird in more a more typical pose there, perching tenuously to reed stalks with each foot. Miraculously I even got a shot of the bird just after it had grabbed a surprisingly large fish. It then clambered into deeper cover to eat and digest its catch. This flooded spot is behind a split rail fence west of Triton Lane and immediately east of the driveway for 41-55 Dune Road, which is marked by a white sign. After that bit of excitement, I headed over to Gabreskie Airport for the express purpose of looking for VESPER SPARROWS. In very little time I was successful, seeing birds perched on the perimeter chain link fence, feeding on the ground, and flying back and forth across the road. Other notable species present included GRASSHOPPER SPARROW, E. Meadowlark (both heard only), Horned Lark (display flights), American Kestrel and E. Kingbird. Photos of the Least Bittern and Vesper Sparrow will be up shortly at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jgluth_brb/sets/72157626094030203/ -- 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] The New York Botanical Garden
Red eyed vireo-1 Warbling vireo-2 Northern oriole-3 Cedar waxwings-8 Chimney swifts-32 Tree swallows-2 Northern parula-2 Blackpoll-3 Yellow warbler-2 Phoebe -1 Eastern kingbird-2 Great crested flycatcher-1 Scarlet tanagers -2 Eastern wood peewee-1 Rose breasted grosbeak-1 Chipping sparrow-3 Song sparrow-1 Swamp sparrow-1 Catbirds-16 American robin- -16 American crow -1 Red winged blackbirds-4 Blue jays-2 Cardinals-2 Mallards-3 Red tailed hawk-2 Cooper's hawk -1 Good birding, Debbie Becker -- 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] Kites in neighboring states, Curlew SP in R.I.
Today, Saturday, 21 May 2011 there were reports of a Swallow-tailed Kite seen moving east from the Great Swamp Wildlife Management Area in north-central New Jersey, and - a report from Connecticut of 2 Mississippi Kites in a known breeding location, as well as Mississippi Kite reported from Pennsylvania... so... "keep an eye to the sky"! (Additional sightings of these two Kite species have also been reported from Maryland, Virginia, & points south...) Also, a Curlew Sandpiper was found & photographed in Rhode Island today; photo at: http://ribird.org/birds_2011/ (photo by observer Paul L'Etoile). Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- 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] found Canon camera eyepiece at Doodletown
Just wondering if anyone out there lost a Canon camera eyepiece at Doodletown recently? I found one yesterday there. If you did let me know and I'll mail it to you. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131 Phone: 914-337-1229; Fax: 914-771-8036 -- 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] Red-necked Phalarope Continues at JBWR (Queens Co.)
The Red-necked Phalarope was observed at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge at 1:45PM in the northeastern corner of the West Pond as seen from Bench #12. Ken Feustel -- 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] Red-necked Phalarope Jamaica Bay
A male Red-necked Phalarope is on the south side of the West Pond this morning. Apparently it was found yesterday evening. Seth Ausubel Forest Hills, NY Sent from my iPhone -- 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] Red-necked Phalarope Jamaica Bay
A male Red-necked Phalarope is on the south side of the West Pond this morning. Apparently it was found yesterday evening. Seth Ausubel Forest Hills, NY Sent from my iPhone -- 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] Red-necked Phalarope Continues at JBWR (Queens Co.)
The Red-necked Phalarope was observed at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge at 1:45PM in the northeastern corner of the West Pond as seen from Bench #12. Ken Feustel -- 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] found Canon camera eyepiece at Doodletown
Just wondering if anyone out there lost a Canon camera eyepiece at Doodletown recently? I found one yesterday there. If you did let me know and I'll mail it to you. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131 Phone: 914-337-1229; Fax: 914-771-8036 -- 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] Kites in neighboring states, Curlew SP in R.I.
Today, Saturday, 21 May 2011 there were reports of a Swallow-tailed Kite seen moving east from the Great Swamp Wildlife Management Area in north-central New Jersey, and - a report from Connecticut of 2 Mississippi Kites in a known breeding location, as well as Mississippi Kite reported from Pennsylvania... so... keep an eye to the sky! (Additional sightings of these two Kite species have also been reported from Maryland, Virginia, points south...) Also, a Curlew Sandpiper was found photographed in Rhode Island today; photo at: http://ribird.org/birds_2011/ (photo by observer Paul L'Etoile). Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- 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] The New York Botanical Garden
Red eyed vireo-1 Warbling vireo-2 Northern oriole-3 Cedar waxwings-8 Chimney swifts-32 Tree swallows-2 Northern parula-2 Blackpoll-3 Yellow warbler-2 Phoebe -1 Eastern kingbird-2 Great crested flycatcher-1 Scarlet tanagers -2 Eastern wood peewee-1 Rose breasted grosbeak-1 Chipping sparrow-3 Song sparrow-1 Swamp sparrow-1 Catbirds-16 American robin- -16 American crow -1 Red winged blackbirds-4 Blue jays-2 Cardinals-2 Mallards-3 Red tailed hawk-2 Cooper's hawk -1 Good birding, Debbie Becker -- 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] LEAST BITTERN Clapper Rails (Dune Road); Vesper Grasshopper sparrows (Gabreskie Airport)
After a relatively unproductive foggy morning of birding at Sunken Meadow State Park, and being fogged out of seawatching at both Robert Moses State Park and Shinnecock Inlet, I did a slow cruise down Dune Road (Westhampton). The tide was high, pushing shorebirds up into view of the road. The largest gatherings though were at Tiana Beach and at the end of Triton Lane. At the former, good numbers of Ruddy Turnstones, Sanderlings, and Semipalmated Sandpipers were either loafing on the floating docks and the rock-reinforced shoreline, or busy feeding along the sandy stretches of beach. Among the feeding birds were 2 breeding-plumaged RED KNOTS. At Triton Lane the Turnstones and Sanderlings were joined by several Dunlin. But the real highlight of the tour came a bit farther west of Triton Lane. I spotted a Black-crowned Night-Heron crouched on the far side of a ditch, poised to strike, so I pulled over. I was able to get a few photos of the bird before it flew off. As I was doing so I could hear CLAPPER RAILS calling. As I got out of the car I quickly determined that the calls were coming from across the road (south side), on the far side of a flooded area bordered by phragmites. In short order I spotted a pair of Clappers, who then proceeded to copulate before slipping back into the reeds. As I turned to leave, I did a double take. There, standing stock still and completely exposed was...a LEAST BITTERN! I kept my cool just enough to smoothly (kind of) get back to the car for my scope, praying the bird wouldn't bolt for cover. Thankfully it stayed put long enough for several digiscoped photos and video. But when I looked down to alter my camera settings, the bird did a disappearing act. But it hadn't gone far, just to edge of the reeds across the water. I was able to get a few more photos of the bird in more a more typical pose there, perching tenuously to reed stalks with each foot. Miraculously I even got a shot of the bird just after it had grabbed a surprisingly large fish. It then clambered into deeper cover to eat and digest its catch. This flooded spot is behind a split rail fence west of Triton Lane and immediately east of the driveway for 41-55 Dune Road, which is marked by a white sign. After that bit of excitement, I headed over to Gabreskie Airport for the express purpose of looking for VESPER SPARROWS. In very little time I was successful, seeing birds perched on the perimeter chain link fence, feeding on the ground, and flying back and forth across the road. Other notable species present included GRASSHOPPER SPARROW, E. Meadowlark (both heard only), Horned Lark (display flights), American Kestrel and E. Kingbird. Photos of the Least Bittern and Vesper Sparrow will be up shortly at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jgluth_brb/sets/72157626094030203/ -- 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] No Myrtle/Audubon split.
Hi all: For those who were awaiting the splitting of the Yellow-rumped Warbler complex--it ain't gona happen. The AOU records committee has voted the proposal down (results on the AOU web site).. This is not too surprising as it is completely consistent with their recent actions (teals and sparrows among others). The comments are there to read, but the names of the individuals are not. Therefore, I can't tell if there are specific members of the committee who have just not acquired and/or accepted the background and knowledge of the new modern technology or whether there is something I'm missing. In the last several years, it seems to me, every proposal to split that relies primarily on DNA studies, appears to get voted down. Other than this one point, they do a great job. I may be wrong, but when we get a new committee of young experts, I expect to pick up a few birds Sy Schiff -- 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/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] LEAST BITTERN Clapper Rails (Dune Road); Vesper Grasshopper sparrows (Gabreskie Airport)
The multi-home driveway John mentions; 40.82121,-72.553164 - Google Maps -- 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/ --
