[nysbirds-l] Central Park Ramble 8/29 followup

I mentioned three warblers in the Ramble I hadn't identified this morning but had photos of. After looking at them at home, I think they were all first-fall females: Orange-Crowned, Common Yellowthroat, and Magnolia. Of course, the worst photos are of the most interesting bird, the

[nysbirds-l] migration in NYC, 8/29

Wednesday, 29 August, 2012 - N.Y. City Land bird migrant arrivals were plentiful this day, with some super reports from various locations. Central Park in Manhattan had a good mix by all reports, with the KENTUCKY Warbler still being found in the same part of the Loch, as well as a multitude

[nysbirds-l] moonwatching and flight calls - New York, New York

Good evening all, There is a nice coastal flight of birds (and insects) occurring at present in the coastal areas of the greater NYC metro area, visible on radar (log on to your favorite online radar site) and with a telescope aimed at the moon. This flight is also audible, at times, and flight

[nysbirds-l] Common Nighthawks

Malvern High School 29 August Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) met at the Malvern High School Parking Lot in the late afternoon. It faces NE and opens onto a very large playing field. At 6:31 PM, three COMMON NIGHTHAWKS came from the north flying high along a line of trees to the

Re: [nysbirds-l] Central Park Meer Golden Eagle

Our apologies to the list, after reviewing illustrations and comparing observations with Nadir Souirgi who saw and sketched the bird from a different location in the park, we realized it was a juvenile Golden Eagle. In our excitement and desire to get the word out so others had a chance to

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay

Jamaica Bay WR: 29 Aug Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin, Cathy Heller and I (Sy Schiff) birded this morning as low tide approached. Birding was slow at the East Pond north end with few shorebirds. As reported the WHITE PELICAN and AMERICAN AVOCET continue. Other birds of interest were 4 BLUE-WINGED

[nysbirds-l] Central Park Ramble 8/29.

It must have been nice weather for flying last night, because there were a lot more birds in the Ramble this morning than yesterday. At Tupelo Meadow, a large number of female and juvenile Redstarts. I often had a half-dozen in sight at once. Various other warblers there, including

[nysbirds-l] Central Park Ramble, 29 Aug 2012

Starr Saphir's walk in the Central Park Ramble this morning had 45 species including 11 warblers, with these highlights: Osprey (flyover) Eastern Wood-Pewee (north of Hernshead) Yellow-bellied Flycatcher (Upper Lobe) Great Crested Flycatcher White-eyed Vireo (heard from Maintenance Meadow,

[nysbirds-l] Central Park Meer Golden Eagle

Tom Perlman and myself just had an adult Golden Eagle flyover (Meer) with outstanding views at 12:44 heading SE. Brenda Inskeep -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] A. White Pelican and A. Avocet - yes : Another great day of birding with Neal.

After Neal Vita's "Big Day" on Monday, and with Tom Moran riding "shotgun" on Tuesday (8/28) the 3 of us headed for Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Because of a rain delay, we didn't arrive on the East Pond until ~ 1300, where our 1st scan was anything but promising. The only birds n view,

[nysbirds-l] A. White Pelican and A. Avocet - yes : Another great day of birding with Neal.

After Neal Vita's Big Day on Monday, and with Tom Moran riding shotgun on Tuesday (8/28) the 3 of us headed for Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Because of a rain delay, we didn't arrive on the East Pond until ~ 1300, where our 1st scan was anything but promising. The only birds n view, from

[nysbirds-l] Central Park Ramble, 29 Aug 2012

Starr Saphir's walk in the Central Park Ramble this morning had 45 species including 11 warblers, with these highlights: Osprey (flyover) Eastern Wood-Pewee (north of Hernshead) Yellow-bellied Flycatcher (Upper Lobe) Great Crested Flycatcher White-eyed Vireo (heard from Maintenance Meadow,

[nysbirds-l] Central Park Ramble 8/29.

It must have been nice weather for flying last night, because there were a lot more birds in the Ramble this morning than yesterday. At Tupelo Meadow, a large number of female and juvenile Redstarts. I often had a half-dozen in sight at once. Various other warblers there, including

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay

Jamaica Bay WR: 29 Aug Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin, Cathy Heller and I (Sy Schiff) birded this morning as low tide approached. Birding was slow at the East Pond north end with few shorebirds. As reported the WHITE PELICAN and AMERICAN AVOCET continue. Other birds of interest were 4 BLUE-WINGED

[nysbirds-l] Common Nighthawks

Malvern High School 29 August Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) met at the Malvern High School Parking Lot in the late afternoon. It faces NE and opens onto a very large playing field. At 6:31 PM, three COMMON NIGHTHAWKS came from the north flying high along a line of trees to the

[nysbirds-l] moonwatching and flight calls - New York, New York

Good evening all, There is a nice coastal flight of birds (and insects) occurring at present in the coastal areas of the greater NYC metro area, visible on radar (log on to your favorite online radar site) and with a telescope aimed at the moon. This flight is also audible, at times, and flight