[nysbirds-l] Watchhill Fire Island, Long Island

I went to Watchhill today because this weekend is the last ferry to there of the season. I was hoping to see raptors and late migrants. The highlight for me was a flock of double-crested cormorants so large it took several minutes for it to pass over. Mute Swan 11 Double-crested Cormorant 500+ G

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End

This morning I made my first fall venture to the West End of Jones Beach. Nothing unusual to report - the most unique find for me were several Cedar Waxwings which I don't recall seeing during past migrations. Merlins were aplenty - chasing off many birds including a lot of Northern Flickers. I

[nysbirds-l] Le Conte's Sparrow, Dickcissel at Floyd Bennett Field

At 3:46 pm today Robb Jett posted this on the BKBIRD text alert system: <<< RobJett: LeConte's Sparrow at Floyd Bennett 100 yds west of end of Archery Rd. I marked area with large log across path >>> It occurred to me that not all interested parties subscribe to that service and so I am cross

[nysbirds-l] NYC: Bryant Park, Sat. 6-Oct incl. Marsh Wren

Seen along border garden south of the Great Lawn in the eastern most of the 3 sections. Full report at: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S11727814 Ben Cacace Manhattan, NYC -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbi

[nysbirds-l] Pete Dunne next guest on BirdCallsRadio

Birders et al, BirdCallsRadio next guest is Pete Dunne this Sunday (Oct 7) at 1pm EST on 1490AM WGCH & WOLDWIDE internet streaming http://birdcallsradio.com/2012/10/04/pete-dunne-next-guest-on-birdcallsradio/ Tune in for this exciting show via WORLDWIDE internet Streaming here on LISTEN LIVE:

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

Joe Giunta's Brooklyn Botanical Garden birding class visited the West Pond , the South Garden and Big Johns Pond and trail. Birding was medium; vegetation is still dense and the birds slow to find. They did move slow enough for all to catch sight of and study. All in all, a diverse group of spe

[nysbirds-l] yard birds

Had my first nice migrants coming thru today.  A pair of Common Yellowthroats and a Swamp Sparrow are here now hopping around.  Also had the first White-throated Sparrow of the season with the swamp.  A Hermit Thrush has been hanging around too.   Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden - Complete list

There were 32 people on the bird walk and we were treated to a great day of birding! Complete list of birds: Common yellowthroat Palm Magnolia Black throated blue Norther Parula Mourning warbler Eastern wood peewee Eastern phoebe Scarlet tanager House finch House Sparrow Song sparrow American G

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

There were 32 people on the bird walk and we were treated to a great day of birding! Common yellowthroat Palm Magnolia Black throated blue Norther Parula Eastern wood peewee Eastern phoebe Scarlet tanager House finch House Sparrow Song sparrow Golden crowned kinglet Ruby crowned kinglet Eastern

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 5 October 2012

- RBA * New York * New York City, Long Island, Westchester County * Oct 5, 2012 * NYNY1210.05 - Birds Mentioned: AMERICAN WHITE PELICAN+ WHITE-FACED IBIS+ (+ Details requested by NYSARC) Eurasian Wigeon (unconfirmed) Cory's Shearwater MANX SHEARWATER AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVER Western Sandpiper BAIRD