[nysbirds-l] White-winged Crossbills, Heckscher SP
I also had some luck with crossbills this morning at Heckscher SP, spending about half-hour at close range with a tame flock of 18 White-winged. This flock remained in a grove of pines next to the beach around 11;30 AM; a few birds occasionally flew onto the sand briefly to pick at something before returning to the trees. They were quite tame and at one point I stood directly underneath a tree holding 10 birds at just above eye-level, while they looked back at me with that "who is this idiot?" look in their eyes. Sometimes only 4 or 5 of the flock would be visible for some time while the others remained quietly hidden. They can easily be overlooked. The crossbills were here: 40.698748, -73.160352, between fields 7 and 8 (both closed to cars). I parked at field 6 and walked east. Other birds included Field Sparrow, Fox Sparrow, and a few American Goldfinches, plus endless Red-breasted Nuthatches. Glenn Quinn Hauppauge, NY -- 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] crossbills @ Hecksher SP
This morning I visited Hecksher State Park in search of Crossbills. I'd never seen these two species before, but figured now was the best time to do so. After running into Derek Rogers who gave me some rudimentary advise (head east and listen for birds), I found a mixed flock of Red Crossbills and White-winged Crossbills, featuring both sexes actively feeding. I was with them for about 20 minutes before leaving to return to my car for something. When I came back again, Derek informed me that a flock of White-winged just took off and I was unable to re-find either species. For some photos of these birds, check out my blog post here: http://birdsoflongisland.blogspot.com/2012/11/crossbills.html -- - Luke Ormand, East Patchogue www.birdsoflongisland.blogspot.com www.wildlongisland.blogspot.com -- 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 Crossbills, West Babylon
Around 10 Red Crossbills flew south west over West Babylon High School at 10:40 this morning. -- 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] Virginia's Warbler- 2:05pm
Nutmeg Meadow NE of parking lot off of 76th Avenue. Regards, Brad Carlson Honeoye Falls, NY bradcarls...@hotmail.com -- 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] Jones Beach finches
Jones Beach West End 18 Nov. Entering the median opposite the Coast Guard Station road, we immediately heard and saw finches in the pines. A search of the area found PINE SISKIN, RED CROSSBILLS, WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS, a COMMON REDPOLL and some AMERICAN GOLDFINCH further on.in the median. Finches continued to fly by, sometimes settling, only to move on. As we approached the turnaround, the pattern changed and some birds now stopped, fed, circled and returned, remaining in the area. Most birds spooked very easily and were difficult to approach, others landed at the feet of some lucky birders. Several of the finch flocks consisted of mixed Red and White-winged Crossbills. I have never seen mixed flocks before. Have to look this one up. And, no, I don't know what type the reds were. Unusual, (reported by others) were Great Horned, Short-eared and Barn Owl. No Saw-whet and no swallows seen. All the dunes from West End #2 west to the jetty along the ocean are gone. Only a flat expanse of sand. The high dunes on the inlet side appear OK. Going east, Field #2 just before the water tower is open. A pond exists in front of the concession stand . The building took a big hit structurally and is being held up by lolly columns. The bathrooms have been replaced by a bank of Port-a-potties. There were about 250 cars in the parking lot, lots of people walking around in the sun. 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] Derby Hill finches
There was a small finch flight this morning at Derby Hill, with the following birds seen: 3 PINE GROSBEAK – feeding on the red fruits in the small tree near sign #1 – only present for a few minutes before moving on. 40+ White-winged Crossbills – several flocks flying north along the shoreline – undercounted because I heard birds calling at times but could not locate them in the blue skies. COMMON REDPOLL – at least 20 birds, but most likely more. A few stopped to feed on the catkins in the birch trees behind the cottage. Pine Siskin – at least 2 individuals associating with American Goldfinches. 1 Evening Grosbeak flying north along the shoreline. BOHEMIAN WAXWING – a silent flock of about 10-12 birds that thought about landing in some trees but instead did a lap or 2 before continuing on. Also 1 each of Sharp-shinned Hawk and Cooper’s Hawk, both of which passed headed north, and a single southbound Common Loon. Mickey Scilingo Constantia Oswego County, NY mickey.scili...@gte.net 315-679-6299 -- 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] Cave swallows at cemetery of the resurrection, Staten Island
To follow up on Joe Trezza's email, there were at least 65 and more likely 80 cave Swallows. Yes I said 80. One flock had at least 50 birds. The other had 15-20 and there were birds flying between them. The flock was quickly forming and breaking up and dispersing, only to reappear minutes later. They are being seen over the pond as you enter off of Sharrott Avenue. This entrance is very close to Hylan Boulevard. For those not familiar, this is basically across the street and behind Mt. loretto unique area. Major kudos to Seth Wollney an Dave Eib, who were the original finders of the flock of 30 yesterday. Hard to believe seeing so many, after being the finder of NY States 2nd Cave Swallow some time in the late 90's. what a difference 15 years makes. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- 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] Virginia"s Warbler
Hot on the heals of our successful trek for the Northern Lapwings on Wednesday, a group of us (Renee Davis, Scott Baldinger, Lance Verderame and I) from Sullivan County headed down to Alley Pond Park this morning to make a second attempt at the Virginia's Warbler. We were only there about 20 minutes, when at 7:30 am Lance Verderame spotted the bird along one of the paths transecting the kettle. The bird was right along the path which was marked on Steve Walters map with a 10. The bird worked both sides of this path for about ten minutes, eventually crossing the paved trail on the 73rd Ave side and disappeared in the undergrowth between the trail and the street. While we had some excellent views, none in our group were successful in getting a photo. At least three other birders, Jay McGowan among them were able to see the bird. John Haas -- 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 Crossbills amd White- winged Crossbills at Heckscher St. Pk.
Just missed the Crossbills at field 7 when I first arrived around 8:30 am according to the photographers that were there. Then around 9am 8 Red Crossbills returned predominately males. Drove towards model airplane field only to see on the pines before that field on the tallest pine spire a White- winged Crossbill almost like a Star on a Xmas tree. Got out of the car for a better look only to discover a female White-winged Crossbill below him. A good morning. Diana Teta Long Island, NY -- 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] Big flock of Cave swallows -staten island
65 Cave swallows just flew over the perpandicular pond at the cemetery of the resurrection on Staten Island JT -- 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] Virginia's Warbler YES
Seen by myself and 6 others found by someone named Lance. Gave great looks at around 7:40. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 17, 2012, at 8:33 AM, Derek Rogers wrote: > Just seen in the kettle then flew south toward the nutmeg meadow, as Peter > Polshek referenced in yesterday's post. I alerted a group of 3 birders from > Pennsylvania who quickly followed up and enjoyed nice views. > > Best, > > Derek Rogers & Mike Scheibel > -- > > 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 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] Virginia's Warbler YES
Seen by myself and 6 others found by someone named Lance. Gave great looks at around 7:40. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 17, 2012, at 8:33 AM, Derek Rogers drogers0...@gmail.com wrote: Just seen in the kettle then flew south toward the nutmeg meadow, as Peter Polshek referenced in yesterday's post. I alerted a group of 3 birders from Pennsylvania who quickly followed up and enjoyed nice views. Best, Derek Rogers Mike Scheibel -- 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 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] Big flock of Cave swallows -staten island
65 Cave swallows just flew over the perpandicular pond at the cemetery of the resurrection on Staten Island JT -- 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 Crossbills amd White- winged Crossbills at Heckscher St. Pk.
Just missed the Crossbills at field 7 when I first arrived around 8:30 am according to the photographers that were there. Then around 9am 8 Red Crossbills returned predominately males. Drove towards model airplane field only to see on the pines before that field on the tallest pine spire a White- winged Crossbill almost like a Star on a Xmas tree. Got out of the car for a better look only to discover a female White-winged Crossbill below him. A good morning. Diana Teta Long Island, NY -- 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] Virginias Warbler
Hot on the heals of our successful trek for the Northern Lapwings on Wednesday, a group of us (Renee Davis, Scott Baldinger, Lance Verderame and I) from Sullivan County headed down to Alley Pond Park this morning to make a second attempt at the Virginia's Warbler. We were only there about 20 minutes, when at 7:30 am Lance Verderame spotted the bird along one of the paths transecting the kettle. The bird was right along the path which was marked on Steve Walters map with a 10. The bird worked both sides of this path for about ten minutes, eventually crossing the paved trail on the 73rd Ave side and disappeared in the undergrowth between the trail and the street. While we had some excellent views, none in our group were successful in getting a photo. At least three other birders, Jay McGowan among them were able to see the bird. John Haas -- 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] Cave swallows at cemetery of the resurrection, Staten Island
To follow up on Joe Trezza's email, there were at least 65 and more likely 80 cave Swallows. Yes I said 80. One flock had at least 50 birds. The other had 15-20 and there were birds flying between them. The flock was quickly forming and breaking up and dispersing, only to reappear minutes later. They are being seen over the pond as you enter off of Sharrott Avenue. This entrance is very close to Hylan Boulevard. For those not familiar, this is basically across the street and behind Mt. loretto unique area. Major kudos to Seth Wollney an Dave Eib, who were the original finders of the flock of 30 yesterday. Hard to believe seeing so many, after being the finder of NY States 2nd Cave Swallow some time in the late 90's. what a difference 15 years makes. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- 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] Virginia's Warbler- 2:05pm
Nutmeg Meadow NE of parking lot off of 76th Avenue. Regards, Brad Carlson Honeoye Falls, NY bradcarls...@hotmail.com -- 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 Crossbills, West Babylon
Around 10 Red Crossbills flew south west over West Babylon High School at 10:40 this morning. -- 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] crossbills @ Hecksher SP
This morning I visited Hecksher State Park in search of Crossbills. I'd never seen these two species before, but figured now was the best time to do so. After running into Derek Rogers who gave me some rudimentary advise (head east and listen for birds), I found a mixed flock of Red Crossbills and White-winged Crossbills, featuring both sexes actively feeding. I was with them for about 20 minutes before leaving to return to my car for something. When I came back again, Derek informed me that a flock of White-winged just took off and I was unable to re-find either species. For some photos of these birds, check out my blog post here: http://birdsoflongisland.blogspot.com/2012/11/crossbills.html -- - Luke Ormand, East Patchogue www.birdsoflongisland.blogspot.com www.wildlongisland.blogspot.com -- 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] White-winged Crossbills, Heckscher SP
I also had some luck with crossbills this morning at Heckscher SP, spending about half-hour at close range with a tame flock of 18 White-winged. This flock remained in a grove of pines next to the beach around 11;30 AM; a few birds occasionally flew onto the sand briefly to pick at something before returning to the trees. They were quite tame and at one point I stood directly underneath a tree holding 10 birds at just above eye-level, while they looked back at me with that who is this idiot? look in their eyes. Sometimes only 4 or 5 of the flock would be visible for some time while the others remained quietly hidden. They can easily be overlooked. The crossbills were here: 40.698748, -73.160352, between fields 7 and 8 (both closed to cars). I parked at field 6 and walked east. Other birds included Field Sparrow, Fox Sparrow, and a few American Goldfinches, plus endless Red-breasted Nuthatches. Glenn Quinn Hauppauge, NY -- 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/ --
