Re: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12

2012-06-18 Thread Andrew Baksh
Interesting bird.  Reminds me of another odd Gull out at Breezy Point in
2010 see here - http://www.flickr.com/photos/birdingdude/7398557730/

Best,

Andrew Baksh
Queens, NY
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com




On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 8:39 PM, Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter <
dannapot...@roadrunner.com> wrote:

> Based on Steve Walter's one photo (sorry, I could not find any other
> photos), this appears to be a leucistic Herring Gull.  Clearly not an
> Iceland Gull with that bill and head.  Also, the bill would show some dark
> on an all white Iceland Gull.  It is also likely not a Glaucous Gull
> because
> it is an adult or near adult (red spot on the bill) and should show a gray
> mantle.  Also, the wingtips are a bit long for Glaucous Gull.  It really
> looks perfect for a leucistic Herring Gull.
>
> Cheers,
> Willie
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> Willie D'Anna
> Betsy Potter
> Wilson, NY
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> -Original Message-
> From: bounce-61073063-15084...@list.cornell.edu
> [mailto:bounce-61073063-15084...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Steve
> Walter
> Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 8:05 PM
> To: 'NYSBIRDS-L'
> Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12
>
> A picture of the gull discussed below can be seen at my web site
> http://www.stevewalternature.com/ . Additional pictures from the boat trip
> (and other recent birds) can be found by clicking the bird tab and then
> "recent work" -- a new page I've put up because a certain someone keeps
> telling me that I need to do regular updates.
>
> Steve Walter
> Bayside, NY
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: bounce-61071795-8873...@list.cornell.edu
> [mailto:bounce-61071795-8873...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Arie
> Gilbert
> Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 11:52 AM
> To: NYSBIRDS-L
> Subject: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12
>
> I lead a pelagic trip out of Brooklyn Sunday 6-17. Using attractants we
> were
> able to get many Wilson's Storm Petrels practically on the boat, with
> numbers for the day estimated at 120 +/-. We also had Cory's Shearwater,
> and
> the expected Gull and Tern species.
>
> Of particular note was an all white Gull who's initial ID would suggest an
> Iceland Gull, but discussion ensued due to structural and color pattern
> discord .
>
> The bird was located off the beach near Breezy Point, in the inlet, just
> south of the all white lighthouse like tower. { drop into google maps:
> 40.561323, -73.926374 } Presently, the consensus is leucistic Herring Gull.
> Many photos were obtained, but due to the shallowness of the water we were
> not able to get closer.
>
> Remarkably, we were able to attract all of the ~other~ gulls that it was
> with, by chumming bread, while this bird ignored us. Birders in the area
> able to get addition views are invited to contact me.
>
> Arie Gilbert
> No. Babylon, NY
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[nysbirds-l] Adult Yellow-crowned Night-Heron - Roosevelt Island, Manhattan (NYC)

2012-06-18 Thread Andrew Farnsworth
Hi all,
A brief note for those in New York, NY to advise that an adult
Yellow-crowned Night-Heron just flew south down the East River past
Roosevelt Island, approximately 835 EDT. It banked around the island and
appeared to descend around the south end.

Good birding,
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RE: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12

2012-06-18 Thread Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter
Based on Steve Walter's one photo (sorry, I could not find any other
photos), this appears to be a leucistic Herring Gull.  Clearly not an
Iceland Gull with that bill and head.  Also, the bill would show some dark
on an all white Iceland Gull.  It is also likely not a Glaucous Gull because
it is an adult or near adult (red spot on the bill) and should show a gray
mantle.  Also, the wingtips are a bit long for Glaucous Gull.  It really
looks perfect for a leucistic Herring Gull.

Cheers,
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Betsy Potter
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-Original Message-
From: bounce-61073063-15084...@list.cornell.edu
[mailto:bounce-61073063-15084...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Steve Walter
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 8:05 PM
To: 'NYSBIRDS-L'
Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12

A picture of the gull discussed below can be seen at my web site
http://www.stevewalternature.com/ . Additional pictures from the boat trip
(and other recent birds) can be found by clicking the bird tab and then
"recent work" -- a new page I've put up because a certain someone keeps
telling me that I need to do regular updates.

Steve Walter
Bayside, NY


-Original Message-
From: bounce-61071795-8873...@list.cornell.edu
[mailto:bounce-61071795-8873...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Arie Gilbert
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 11:52 AM
To: NYSBIRDS-L
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12

I lead a pelagic trip out of Brooklyn Sunday 6-17. Using attractants we were
able to get many Wilson's Storm Petrels practically on the boat, with
numbers for the day estimated at 120 +/-. We also had Cory's Shearwater, and
the expected Gull and Tern species.

Of particular note was an all white Gull who's initial ID would suggest an
Iceland Gull, but discussion ensued due to structural and color pattern
discord .

The bird was located off the beach near Breezy Point, in the inlet, just
south of the all white lighthouse like tower. { drop into google maps: 
40.561323, -73.926374 } Presently, the consensus is leucistic Herring Gull.
Many photos were obtained, but due to the shallowness of the water we were
not able to get closer.

Remarkably, we were able to attract all of the ~other~ gulls that it was
with, by chumming bread, while this bird ignored us. Birders in the area
able to get addition views are invited to contact me.

Arie Gilbert
No. Babylon, NY

www.Powerbirder.blogspot.com
www.qcbirdclub.org


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RE: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12

2012-06-18 Thread Steve Walter
A picture of the gull discussed below can be seen at my web site
http://www.stevewalternature.com/ . Additional pictures from the boat trip
(and other recent birds) can be found by clicking the bird tab and then
"recent work" -- a new page I've put up because a certain someone keeps
telling me that I need to do regular updates.

Steve Walter
Bayside, NY


-Original Message-
From: bounce-61071795-8873...@list.cornell.edu
[mailto:bounce-61071795-8873...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Arie Gilbert
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 11:52 AM
To: NYSBIRDS-L
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12

I lead a pelagic trip out of Brooklyn Sunday 6-17. Using attractants we were
able to get many Wilson's Storm Petrels practically on the boat, with
numbers for the day estimated at 120 +/-. We also had Cory's Shearwater, and
the expected Gull and Tern species.

Of particular note was an all white Gull who's initial ID would suggest an
Iceland Gull, but discussion ensued due to structural and color pattern
discord .

The bird was located off the beach near Breezy Point, in the inlet, just
south of the all white lighthouse like tower. { drop into google maps: 
40.561323, -73.926374 } Presently, the consensus is leucistic Herring Gull.
Many photos were obtained, but due to the shallowness of the water we were
not able to get closer.

Remarkably, we were able to attract all of the ~other~ gulls that it was
with, by chumming bread, while this bird ignored us. Birders in the area
able to get addition views are invited to contact me.

Arie Gilbert
No. Babylon, NY

www.Powerbirder.blogspot.com
www.qcbirdclub.org


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[nysbirds-l] Syracuse RBA

2012-06-18 Thread Joseph Brin
RBA
 
*  New York
*  Syracuse
*  June 18, 2012
*  NYSY 06.18.12 
Hotline: Syracuse Rare bird Alert
Dates(s):

June 11, 2012 - June 18, 2012
to report by e-mail: brinjoseph AT yahoo.com
covering upstate NY counties: Cayuga, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
and Montezuma Wetlands Complex (MWC) (just outside Cayuga County),
Onondaga, Oswego, Lewis, Jefferson, Oneida, Herkimer,  Madison & Cortland
compiled:June 18 AT 6:00 p.m. (EDT)
compiler: Joseph Brin
Onondaga Audubon Homepage: www.onondagaaudubon.org
 
 
#308 -Monday June 18, 2012
 
 
Greetings! This is the Syracuse Area Rare Bird Alert for the week of 
June 11 , 2012
 
Highlights:
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NORTHERN GOSHAWK
SWAINSON’S HAWK
BALD EAGLE
SANDHILL CRANE
FISH CROW
LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSH
ORCHARD ORIOLE



Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge (MNWR) and Montezuma Wetlands Complex (MWC)


 No reports this week.


Onondaga County


 6/11: 8 Warbler species including LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSH were seen at 
Prat’s Falls County Park.
 6/16: An OAS field trip to Green Lakes State Park yielded 47 spieces 
including 8 ORCHARD ORIOLES. All the Orioles were seen on the Blue Trail. A 
leucistic (nearly albino) RED-TAILED HAWK was found along railroad tracks 
between Lellog Road and Rt. 48 north of Baldwinsville.
Oswego County


 6/18: A SANDHILL CRANE was seen on Co. Rt. 54 between Gristmill and Winks 
Roads.


Derby Hill


 It’s not over till it’s over! Good birds are still being seen at Derby. On 
6/11 2 NORTHERN GOSHAWKS, 19 BALD EAGLES, and a FISH CROW and an ORCHARD ORIOLE 
were all seen. On 6/17 28 BALD EAGLES were counted. Today, 6/18 a light phase 
SWAINSON’S HAWK put on a spectacular show and hung around for at lest 2 hours.

   
   
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[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn hummingbirds

2012-06-18 Thread Rob Jett
On May 24th Bobbi Manian spotted a Ruby-throated Hummingbird nest in Prospect 
Park while on Tom Stephenson's walk. I only found out about it recently and 
went to check it out this morning with Bobbi. There were two rather large 
nestlings squeezed into the lichen-covered nest. At around 10:40am we watched 
the adult female return to the nest and briefly feed the two. Her offspring are 
large enough that I would think they'd be fledging very soon. From what I've 
been able to glean from available literature it is extremely rare for 
hummingbirds to breed within NYC's 5 boroughs. To my knowledge this is the 
first time that they've been documented successfully breeding in Prospect Park 
(or anywhere in Brooklyn). I'm curious if anyone on the list is aware of other 
breeding records in New York City.

I'll be posting a couple of videos on my blog shortly.

Good birding,

Rob

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[nysbirds-l] Note on Blue Grosbeaks in Calverton

2012-06-18 Thread Eileen Schwinn
A thanks to Mike Lotito for the heads up on these birds.  He found them 
yesterday.
Mike Higgiston
Eileen Schwinn

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[nysbirds-l] blue grosbeak

2012-06-18 Thread mikehigg
A pair of blue grosbeak were found this morning in a field on the south side of 
Rte 25A in Calverton, just east of Hulse Landing Road.    This field is across 
the road from the mountain bluebird site.  The birds were frequenting the west 
side of the field.  Mike HiggistonEileen Schwinn

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[nysbirds-l] Gull-billed Tern at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

2012-06-18 Thread Tristan Lowery
Gull-billed Tern continues at JBWR.  Spotted this morning on the South
Marsh opposite West Pond Benches 4 and 5 at 9:30, along with a pair of
Least Terns.

Tristan Lowery
Middle Village

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[nysbirds-l] kentucky still there

2012-06-18 Thread DanoR4
Being hard of hearing iv used my walkers game ear to help  locate the 
kentucky warbler at Rocky Point  spot 26 the last few days.This  morning i 
heard 
then saw the bird chase a redstart away and later a wood pee  wee. I had 
great looks but was unable to get a look at  the bird for the  next hour. We 
have noticed the bird seems to defend this area.a small  clearing on the 
left side rite before the next bike trail intersection.This  being the first 
bike trail to the left south of the parking lot.the bird was  seen at 10 
30 today and yesterday was seen as close as the parking lot but seems  to 
always return to the clearing..Dan Heglund..Rocky  Point
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[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12

2012-06-18 Thread Arie Gilbert
I lead a pelagic trip out of Brooklyn Sunday 6-17. Using attractants we 
were able to get many Wilson’s Storm Petrels practically on the boat, 
with numbers for the day estimated at 120 +/-. We also had Cory’s 
Shearwater, and the expected Gull and Tern species.


Of particular note was an all white Gull who’s initial ID would suggest 
an Iceland Gull, but discussion ensued due to structural and color 
pattern discord .


The bird was located off the beach near Breezy Point, in the inlet, just 
south of the all white lighthouse like tower. { drop into google maps: 
40.561323, -73.926374 } Presently, the consensus is leucistic Herring 
Gull. Many photos were obtained, but due to the shallowness of the water 
we were not able to get closer.


Remarkably, we were able to attract all of the ~other~ gulls that it was 
with, by chumming bread, while this bird ignored us. Birders in the area 
able to get addition views are invited to contact me.


Arie Gilbert
No. Babylon, NY

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www.qcbirdclub.org


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[nysbirds-l] curlew sandpiper yes

2012-06-18 Thread Diana Teta
The curlew sandpiper was on the vanishing sand spit off the Westhampton
Dunes access.  The bird was there from about 7:15am to 7:29am and abruptly
flew off with the other shore birds towards Pikes Beach and only the oyster
catchers and willets remained.

Thanks to Derek for his timely post.

Diana teta, L.I., NY


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Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper, Westhampton Dunes - Yes

2012-06-18 Thread Derek Rogers
Currently on sand spit right off of WH Dunes Overlook Parking Area. 



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> Date: June 17, 2012 2:03:01 PM EDT
> To: "nysbirds-l@cornell.edu" 
> Subject: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper, Westhampton Dunes - Yes
> Reply-To: Sara Burch 
> 
> The Curlew Sandpiper has returned to the Pikes Beach area and has been on the 
> small island opposite the Westhampton Dunes Overlook for the past couple of 
> hours. Getting good looks from the overlook park. 
> 
> Sara
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Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper, Westhampton Dunes - Yes

2012-06-18 Thread Derek Rogers
Currently on sand spit right off of WH Dunes Overlook Parking Area. 



Begin forwarded message:

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 The Curlew Sandpiper has returned to the Pikes Beach area and has been on the 
 small island opposite the Westhampton Dunes Overlook for the past couple of 
 hours. Getting good looks from the overlook park. 
 
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[nysbirds-l] curlew sandpiper yes

2012-06-18 Thread Diana Teta
The curlew sandpiper was on the vanishing sand spit off the Westhampton
Dunes access.  The bird was there from about 7:15am to 7:29am and abruptly
flew off with the other shore birds towards Pikes Beach and only the oyster
catchers and willets remained.

Thanks to Derek for his timely post.

Diana teta, L.I., NY


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[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12

2012-06-18 Thread Arie Gilbert
I lead a pelagic trip out of Brooklyn Sunday 6-17. Using attractants we 
were able to get many Wilson’s Storm Petrels practically on the boat, 
with numbers for the day estimated at 120 +/-. We also had Cory’s 
Shearwater, and the expected Gull and Tern species.


Of particular note was an all white Gull who’s initial ID would suggest 
an Iceland Gull, but discussion ensued due to structural and color 
pattern discord .


The bird was located off the beach near Breezy Point, in the inlet, just 
south of the all white lighthouse like tower. { drop into google maps: 
40.561323, -73.926374 } Presently, the consensus is leucistic Herring 
Gull. Many photos were obtained, but due to the shallowness of the water 
we were not able to get closer.


Remarkably, we were able to attract all of the ~other~ gulls that it was 
with, by chumming bread, while this bird ignored us. Birders in the area 
able to get addition views are invited to contact me.


Arie Gilbert
No. Babylon, NY

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[nysbirds-l] kentucky still there

2012-06-18 Thread DanoR4
Being hard of hearing iv used my walkers game ear to help  locate the 
kentucky warbler at Rocky Point  spot 26 the last few days.This  morning i 
heard 
then saw the bird chase a redstart away and later a wood pee  wee. I had 
great looks but was unable to get a look at  the bird for the  next hour. We 
have noticed the bird seems to defend this area.a small  clearing on the 
left side rite before the next bike trail intersection.This  being the first 
bike trail to the left south of the parking lot.the bird was  seen at 10 
30 today and yesterday was seen as close as the parking lot but seems  to 
always return to the clearing..Dan Heglund..Rocky  Point
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[nysbirds-l] Gull-billed Tern at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

2012-06-18 Thread Tristan Lowery
Gull-billed Tern continues at JBWR.  Spotted this morning on the South
Marsh opposite West Pond Benches 4 and 5 at 9:30, along with a pair of
Least Terns.

Tristan Lowery
Middle Village

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[nysbirds-l] blue grosbeak

2012-06-18 Thread mikehigg
A pair of blue grosbeak were found this morning in a field on the south side of 
Rte 25A in Calverton, just east of Hulse Landing Road.    This field is across 
the road from the mountain bluebird site.  The birds were frequenting the west 
side of the field.  Mike HiggistonEileen Schwinn

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[nysbirds-l] Note on Blue Grosbeaks in Calverton

2012-06-18 Thread Eileen Schwinn
A thanks to Mike Lotito for the heads up on these birds.  He found them 
yesterday.
Mike Higgiston
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[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn hummingbirds

2012-06-18 Thread Rob Jett
On May 24th Bobbi Manian spotted a Ruby-throated Hummingbird nest in Prospect 
Park while on Tom Stephenson's walk. I only found out about it recently and 
went to check it out this morning with Bobbi. There were two rather large 
nestlings squeezed into the lichen-covered nest. At around 10:40am we watched 
the adult female return to the nest and briefly feed the two. Her offspring are 
large enough that I would think they'd be fledging very soon. From what I've 
been able to glean from available literature it is extremely rare for 
hummingbirds to breed within NYC's 5 boroughs. To my knowledge this is the 
first time that they've been documented successfully breeding in Prospect Park 
(or anywhere in Brooklyn). I'm curious if anyone on the list is aware of other 
breeding records in New York City.

I'll be posting a couple of videos on my blog shortly.

Good birding,

Rob

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[nysbirds-l] Syracuse RBA

2012-06-18 Thread Joseph Brin
RBA
 
*  New York
*  Syracuse
*  June 18, 2012
*  NYSY 06.18.12 
Hotline: Syracuse Rare bird Alert
Dates(s):

June 11, 2012 - June 18, 2012
to report by e-mail: brinjoseph AT yahoo.com
covering upstate NY counties: Cayuga, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
and Montezuma Wetlands Complex (MWC) (just outside Cayuga County),
Onondaga, Oswego, Lewis, Jefferson, Oneida, Herkimer,  Madison  Cortland
compiled:June 18 AT 6:00 p.m. (EDT)
compiler: Joseph Brin
Onondaga Audubon Homepage: www.onondagaaudubon.org
 
 
#308 -Monday June 18, 2012
 
 
Greetings! This is the Syracuse Area Rare Bird Alert for the week of 
June 11 , 2012
 
Highlights:
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NORTHERN GOSHAWK
SWAINSON’S HAWK
BALD EAGLE
SANDHILL CRANE
FISH CROW
LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSH
ORCHARD ORIOLE



Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge (MNWR) and Montezuma Wetlands Complex (MWC)


 No reports this week.


Onondaga County


 6/11: 8 Warbler species including LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSH were seen at 
Prat’s Falls County Park.
 6/16: An OAS field trip to Green Lakes State Park yielded 47 spieces 
including 8 ORCHARD ORIOLES. All the Orioles were seen on the Blue Trail. A 
leucistic (nearly albino) RED-TAILED HAWK was found along railroad tracks 
between Lellog Road and Rt. 48 north of Baldwinsville.
Oswego County


 6/18: A SANDHILL CRANE was seen on Co. Rt. 54 between Gristmill and Winks 
Roads.


Derby Hill


 It’s not over till it’s over! Good birds are still being seen at Derby. On 
6/11 2 NORTHERN GOSHAWKS, 19 BALD EAGLES, and a FISH CROW and an ORCHARD ORIOLE 
were all seen. On 6/17 28 BALD EAGLES were counted. Today, 6/18 a light phase 
SWAINSON’S HAWK put on a spectacular show and hung around for at lest 2 hours.

   
   
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RE: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12

2012-06-18 Thread Steve Walter
A picture of the gull discussed below can be seen at my web site
http://www.stevewalternature.com/ . Additional pictures from the boat trip
(and other recent birds) can be found by clicking the bird tab and then
recent work -- a new page I've put up because a certain someone keeps
telling me that I need to do regular updates.

Steve Walter
Bayside, NY


-Original Message-
From: bounce-61071795-8873...@list.cornell.edu
[mailto:bounce-61071795-8873...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Arie Gilbert
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 11:52 AM
To: NYSBIRDS-L
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12

I lead a pelagic trip out of Brooklyn Sunday 6-17. Using attractants we were
able to get many Wilson's Storm Petrels practically on the boat, with
numbers for the day estimated at 120 +/-. We also had Cory's Shearwater, and
the expected Gull and Tern species.

Of particular note was an all white Gull who's initial ID would suggest an
Iceland Gull, but discussion ensued due to structural and color pattern
discord .

The bird was located off the beach near Breezy Point, in the inlet, just
south of the all white lighthouse like tower. { drop into google maps: 
40.561323, -73.926374 } Presently, the consensus is leucistic Herring Gull.
Many photos were obtained, but due to the shallowness of the water we were
not able to get closer.

Remarkably, we were able to attract all of the ~other~ gulls that it was
with, by chumming bread, while this bird ignored us. Birders in the area
able to get addition views are invited to contact me.

Arie Gilbert
No. Babylon, NY

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RE: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12

2012-06-18 Thread Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter
Based on Steve Walter's one photo (sorry, I could not find any other
photos), this appears to be a leucistic Herring Gull.  Clearly not an
Iceland Gull with that bill and head.  Also, the bill would show some dark
on an all white Iceland Gull.  It is also likely not a Glaucous Gull because
it is an adult or near adult (red spot on the bill) and should show a gray
mantle.  Also, the wingtips are a bit long for Glaucous Gull.  It really
looks perfect for a leucistic Herring Gull.

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Betsy Potter
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-Original Message-
From: bounce-61073063-15084...@list.cornell.edu
[mailto:bounce-61073063-15084...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Steve Walter
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 8:05 PM
To: 'NYSBIRDS-L'
Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12

A picture of the gull discussed below can be seen at my web site
http://www.stevewalternature.com/ . Additional pictures from the boat trip
(and other recent birds) can be found by clicking the bird tab and then
recent work -- a new page I've put up because a certain someone keeps
telling me that I need to do regular updates.

Steve Walter
Bayside, NY


-Original Message-
From: bounce-61071795-8873...@list.cornell.edu
[mailto:bounce-61071795-8873...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Arie Gilbert
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 11:52 AM
To: NYSBIRDS-L
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12

I lead a pelagic trip out of Brooklyn Sunday 6-17. Using attractants we were
able to get many Wilson's Storm Petrels practically on the boat, with
numbers for the day estimated at 120 +/-. We also had Cory's Shearwater, and
the expected Gull and Tern species.

Of particular note was an all white Gull who's initial ID would suggest an
Iceland Gull, but discussion ensued due to structural and color pattern
discord .

The bird was located off the beach near Breezy Point, in the inlet, just
south of the all white lighthouse like tower. { drop into google maps: 
40.561323, -73.926374 } Presently, the consensus is leucistic Herring Gull.
Many photos were obtained, but due to the shallowness of the water we were
not able to get closer.

Remarkably, we were able to attract all of the ~other~ gulls that it was
with, by chumming bread, while this bird ignored us. Birders in the area
able to get addition views are invited to contact me.

Arie Gilbert
No. Babylon, NY

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[nysbirds-l] Adult Yellow-crowned Night-Heron - Roosevelt Island, Manhattan (NYC)

2012-06-18 Thread Andrew Farnsworth
Hi all,
A brief note for those in New York, NY to advise that an adult
Yellow-crowned Night-Heron just flew south down the East River past
Roosevelt Island, approximately 835 EDT. It banked around the island and
appeared to descend around the south end.

Good birding,
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12

2012-06-18 Thread Andrew Baksh
Interesting bird.  Reminds me of another odd Gull out at Breezy Point in
2010 see here - http://www.flickr.com/photos/birdingdude/7398557730/

Best,

Andrew Baksh
Queens, NY
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com




On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 8:39 PM, Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter 
dannapot...@roadrunner.com wrote:

 Based on Steve Walter's one photo (sorry, I could not find any other
 photos), this appears to be a leucistic Herring Gull.  Clearly not an
 Iceland Gull with that bill and head.  Also, the bill would show some dark
 on an all white Iceland Gull.  It is also likely not a Glaucous Gull
 because
 it is an adult or near adult (red spot on the bill) and should show a gray
 mantle.  Also, the wingtips are a bit long for Glaucous Gull.  It really
 looks perfect for a leucistic Herring Gull.

 Cheers,
 Willie
 --
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 Betsy Potter
 Wilson, NY
 dannapotterATroadrunner.com
 http://www.betsypottersart.com

 -Original Message-
 From: bounce-61073063-15084...@list.cornell.edu
 [mailto:bounce-61073063-15084...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Steve
 Walter
 Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 8:05 PM
 To: 'NYSBIRDS-L'
 Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12

 A picture of the gull discussed below can be seen at my web site
 http://www.stevewalternature.com/ . Additional pictures from the boat trip
 (and other recent birds) can be found by clicking the bird tab and then
 recent work -- a new page I've put up because a certain someone keeps
 telling me that I need to do regular updates.

 Steve Walter
 Bayside, NY


 -Original Message-
 From: bounce-61071795-8873...@list.cornell.edu
 [mailto:bounce-61071795-8873...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Arie
 Gilbert
 Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 11:52 AM
 To: NYSBIRDS-L
 Subject: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12

 I lead a pelagic trip out of Brooklyn Sunday 6-17. Using attractants we
 were
 able to get many Wilson's Storm Petrels practically on the boat, with
 numbers for the day estimated at 120 +/-. We also had Cory's Shearwater,
 and
 the expected Gull and Tern species.

 Of particular note was an all white Gull who's initial ID would suggest an
 Iceland Gull, but discussion ensued due to structural and color pattern
 discord .

 The bird was located off the beach near Breezy Point, in the inlet, just
 south of the all white lighthouse like tower. { drop into google maps:
 40.561323, -73.926374 } Presently, the consensus is leucistic Herring Gull.
 Many photos were obtained, but due to the shallowness of the water we were
 not able to get closer.

 Remarkably, we were able to attract all of the ~other~ gulls that it was
 with, by chumming bread, while this bird ignored us. Birders in the area
 able to get addition views are invited to contact me.

 Arie Gilbert
 No. Babylon, NY

 www.Powerbirder.blogspot.com
 www.qcbirdclub.org


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 NYSbirds-L List Info:
 http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME
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 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/

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NYSbirds-L List Info:
http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME
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http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

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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/

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