[nysbirds-l] NY State parks Permits

[Richard Guthrie]

Of interest to birders who visit State Parks:

 

The NYS Parks will be selling 2013 Empire Passport Passes for $40 on "Cyber
Monday". The regular price is $65.

 

>From their press release:

"The discount will strictly apply only to online orders placed between 12
a.m. and 11:59 p.m. on Monday, November 26. Purchases will be accepted
online at   www.nysparks.com during this time, but
will not be accepted in person or by phone. Each customer will be able to
purchase up to three passes at the reduced price."

 

Empire Passes will allow unlimited free entry to the many state parks and
historic sites through the year. 

 

As a reminder, Senior birders (age 62 and older) can still get into most
state parks for free on non-holiday weekdays by showing your driver's
license or ID at the entry booth. 

 

Rich Guthrie

New Baltimore

The Greene County,

gael...@capital.net

 


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[nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: Dovekie, Kittiwakes, Cave Swallows and Longspurs in Montauk

[Angus Wilson]

Although windy and distinctly chilly, it was none-the-less an excellent
birding day on the South Fork of Long Island. As mentioned in an earlier
posting, there was moderate flight of crossbills along the beach front in
Montauk (Suffolk Co.), with small flocks of both WHITE-WINGED and RED
CROSSBILLS moving throughout the day. Early on a pack of 10 CAVE SWALLOWS
passed low over the dunes at Kirk Park in Montauk Village headed west and
were followed a few minutes later by a lone TREE SWALLOW. In the early
afternoon Anthony Collerton, Derek Rogers and I enjoyed at least 6 Cave
Swallows coursing back and forth over the parking lot at Camp Hero SP.
Later, I picked up a third flock of 5 Cave Swallows moving west along the
ocean-facing dunes near the White Sands Motel in Napeague.

Braving the brisk WNW to N winds, Anthony and Derek seawatched from the
west side of Montauk Inlet and were lucky to pick out a DOVEKIE flying east
relatively close inshore past the Montauk Inlet. Interestingly, local
fisherman Jack Passie had seen a couple of Dovekie in this same area
yesterday from his boat. These sightings would suggest a number of Dovekie
have come into the outer reaches of Block Island Sound. Anthony and Derek
also noted a couple of RAZORBILLS but the conditions were not good for
detecting feeding birds. Consistent with the crossbill flight, they heard a
LAPLAND LONGSPUR pass over head. Additional RAZORBILLS were seen off Hither
Hills State Park and Ditch Plains.

At Montauk Point, there were at least 40 RAZORBILLS feeding in the rips
immediately SE of the point along with many loons and Bonaparte's Gulls and
5 or more adult BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKES. Whilst trying to get better views
from the rocks protecting the base of the lighthouse, Derek found and
photographed an interesting loon with features suggestive of a Pacific
although the viewing conditions weren't ideal and the ID is confounded by
the presence of many Red-throats in 'funny' transitional plumages.
Independently, Mike Scheibel also noted a 'strange looking loon' in the
same area. Those visiting the point in the next few days should keep an eye
out for this bird and if possible, obtain photos. Whilst watching from the
wave lashed retaining wall, Derek also witnessed 2 LAPLAND LONGSPURS come
in off the water, perhaps landing around the base of the lighthouse.

Five GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE continue among the Canada Geese on the
lawn of the Further Lane Farm in Amagansett and were joined by a sixth bird
in the morning that was seen by Derek only. On nearby Hook Pond in East
Hampton, I found a RED-NECKED GREBE among the more usual waterfowl.

-- 
Angus Wilson
New York City & The Springs, NY, USA
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Birding in Geneseo/Piffard NY Area

[Belinda Boone]

Hi Doug:

It might have been a hermit thrush. But it was a larger bird with a longer tail 
feather. And the breast was not so light. 

Belinda

Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 24, 2012, at 4:35 PM, fresha2...@aol.com wrote:

> How about Hermit Thrush?
> 
> -Doug Gochfeld. Brooklyn, NY.
> 
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Belinda Boone 
> To: Will Raup 
> Cc: NYSBIRDS (NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu) 
> Sent: Sat, Nov 24, 2012 11:57 am
> Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Birding in Geneseo/Piffard NY Area
> 
> It really looked like a brown thrasher. Right down to the breast markings and 
> long tail. 
> 
> But according to the Cornell website, brown thrashers only summer in the 
> northeast. And they depend year round in the southern states. I heard it 
> call, but apparently brown thrashers can mimic over 1000 other bird calls. 
> And I'm not very good with bird calls yet. 
> 
> But I certainly hope it was a brown thrasher. That would be awesomely 
> exciting. And another one for the life list. :-))
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Nov 23, 2012, at 5:16 PM, Will Raup  wrote:
> 
>> 
>> Why can't it be a Brown Thrasher?
>> 
>> Will Raup
>> Albany, NY
>> 
>> 
>> Subject: Re:[nysbirds-l] Birding in Geneseo/Piffard NY Area
>> From: belindareneebo...@yahoo.com
>> Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2012 16:34:57 -0500
>> To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu
>> 
>> Went to Big Tree Lane near the 1941 Historical Aircraft museum and saw two 
>> short eared owls! One was perched on an electrical wire and the other was 
>> atop a utility pole. Saw both about 45 minutes before sunset. I saw one fly 
>> from the utility pole about 100 yds to the tail of one of the historical 
>> fighter planes on the museum grounds. Very exciting, and an addition to my 
>> life list. Thanks to Chris Davidson for the tip! :-)
>> 
>> Also saw one cardinal. And what sounded like hundreds of Canada geese off in 
>> the distance. 
>> 
>> One yet to be determined bird. Checked pictures in my field guide, and it 
>> looked like a brown thrasher, but that is highly unlikely. Need to do more 
>> research...
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On Nov 23, 2012, at 2:55 PM, Chris Davidson  wrote:
>> 
>> Belinda,
>>  
>> Let me know how you make out, later in afternoon is always best!
>> Its been some years since I've birded that area.
>>  
>> Chris
>> 
>> From: Belinda Boone 
>> To: Chris Davidson  
>> Cc: "NYSBIRDS (NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu)"  
>> Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 12:10 PM
>> Subject: Re: Birding in Geneseo/Piffard NY Area
>> 
>> Thanks Chris. I will check both spots.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On Nov 23, 2012, at 11:53 AM, Chris Davidson  wrote:
>> 
>> Belinda,
>>  
>> You can try the Geneseo airport off Big Tree Lane and Nations Road areas for 
>> Short-eared Owls.
>> Nations road is North of Geneseo. Have not birded the areas in years but 
>> they were both excellent spots at one time!
>>  
>>  
>> Chris
>>  
>>  
>> 
>> 
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[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Cave Swallows

[Steve Walter]

Later on, another CAVE SWALLOW flew over the median strip where I was doing
a migration watch and then I saw one more (first spotted by Andrew Baksh)
over the WE 2 parking lot - for a total of 4. Unfortunately, there wasn't a
whole lot to watch migrating on this anticipated first cold front after the
reopening of Jones Beach. A COMMON REDPOLL split off from a group of three
birds and flew over me for a good look. Two WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS were
possibly lingering birds and a flock of RED CROSSBILLS was definitely
lingering. I could throw in Tree Swallows, Robins, Goldfinches, and
Red-winged Blackbirds and tell you the variety was good, at least, but there
weren't more than 5 of anything moving through. Can I muster up excitement
over tomorrow?

 

Steve Walter

 

From: bounce-72449116-8873...@list.cornell.edu
[mailto:bounce-72449116-8873...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of
swalte...@verizon.net
Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2012 8:30 AM
To: Angus Wilson; NYSBIRDS-L
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: Cave Swallow & Crossbill flight
day?

 

Two Cave Swallows so far at Jones Beach, but little else on the move.

Steve W.

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[nysbirds-l] Yes GREATER-WHITE FRONTED GOOSE + BARNACLE GOOSE Mattituck (Suffolk)

[Libby Ross]

2:30 PM
GREATER-WHITE FRONTED GOOSE + BARNACLE GOOSE on Marratooka Pond off of New
Suffolk Ave
Near each other in Northwest section near shore admist large numbers of
Canada geese
 Mattituck (Suffolk)

Libby Ross
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Re:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] Van Cortlandt Park Barnacle Goose (NO...)

[Andrew Baksh]

After picking up Ben's post, I ended up leaving Long Island to look for the
BAGO at Van  Cortlandt Park in the Bronx. When I got there, the parade
ground fields were teeming with runners but no geese.

A search of the Van Cortlandt Lake turned up loads of Canada's with some
Lessers in the flock but no Barnacle.

Note: Pelham Bay Park, specifically the Orchard Beach Area remains closed
indefinitely.

Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device!

Andrew Baksh
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com

On Nov 24, 2012, at 11:16 AM, Ben Cacace  wrote:



Follow-up on Barnacle Goose at Van Cortlandt Park:

-- Forwarded message --
From: David Mako 
Date: Sat, Nov 24, 2012 at 11:06 AM
Subject: Re: Bronx barnacle goose
To: Ben Cacace 

There are no geese in the fields today. Too many people. Hopefully it
will be back tomorrow.

David

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Birding in Geneseo/Piffard NY Area

[Belinda Boone]

Thanks Joe. That's great news. I will count it as a Brown Thrasher on my life 
list. 

B. 

Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 24, 2012, at 12:04 PM, joetf1...@aol.com wrote:

> Belinda,
> 
> It is possible for a Brown Thrasher to be in the area - the occasionally 
> winter in NY. 
> 
> Yours,
> 
> Joe Fell
> Buffalo, NY
> 
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Belinda Boone 
> To: Will Raup 
> Cc: NYSBIRDS (NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu) 
> Sent: Sat, Nov 24, 2012 11:57 am
> Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Birding in Geneseo/Piffard NY Area
> 
> It really looked like a brown thrasher. Right down to the breast markings and 
> long tail. 
> 
> But according to the Cornell website, brown thrashers only summer in the 
> northeast. And they depend year round in the southern states. I heard it 
> call, but apparently brown thrashers can mimic over 1000 other bird calls. 
> And I'm not very good with bird calls yet. 
> 
> But I certainly hope it was a brown thrasher. That would be awesomely 
> exciting. And another one for the life list. :-))
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Nov 23, 2012, at 5:16 PM, Will Raup  wrote:
> 
>> 
>> Why can't it be a Brown Thrasher?
>> 
>> Will Raup
>> Albany, NY
>> 
>> 
>> Subject: Re:[nysbirds-l] Birding in Geneseo/Piffard NY Area
>> From: belindareneebo...@yahoo.com
>> Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2012 16:34:57 -0500
>> To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu
>> 
>> Went to Big Tree Lane near the 1941 Historical Aircraft museum and saw two 
>> short eared owls! One was perched on an electrical wire and the other was 
>> atop a utility pole. Saw both about 45 minutes before sunset. I saw one fly 
>> from the utility pole about 100 yds to the tail of one of the historical 
>> fighter planes on the museum grounds. Very exciting, and an addition to my 
>> life list. Thanks to Chris Davidson for the tip! :-)
>> 
>> Also saw one cardinal. And what sounded like hundreds of Canada geese off in 
>> the distance. 
>> 
>> One yet to be determined bird. Checked pictures in my field guide, and it 
>> looked like a brown thrasher, but that is highly unlikely. Need to do more 
>> research...
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On Nov 23, 2012, at 2:55 PM, Chris Davidson  wrote:
>> 
>> Belinda,
>>  
>> Let me know how you make out, later in afternoon is always best!
>> Its been some years since I've birded that area.
>>  
>> Chris
>> 
>> From: Belinda Boone 
>> To: Chris Davidson  
>> Cc: "NYSBIRDS (NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu)"  
>> Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 12:10 PM
>> Subject: Re: Birding in Geneseo/Piffard NY Area
>> 
>> Thanks Chris. I will check both spots.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On Nov 23, 2012, at 11:53 AM, Chris Davidson  wrote:
>> 
>> Belinda,
>>  
>> You can try the Geneseo airport off Big Tree Lane and Nations Road areas for 
>> Short-eared Owls.
>> Nations road is North of Geneseo. Have not birded the areas in years but 
>> they were both excellent spots at one time!
>>  
>>  
>> Chris
>>  
>>  
>> 
>> 
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose, Mattituck (Suffolk) - YES

[Tom Moran]

Barnacle Goose and the Greater White-Fronted Goose were both on Maratooka Pond 
at 11:15 this morning.

Sent from my iPod

On Nov 23, 2012, at 6:03 PM, Derek Rogers  wrote:

> As of around 2:00 PM, the lingering BARNACLE GOOSE was still present on 
> Marratooka Pond in Mattituck. It was in the company of at least a couple 
> hundred Canada Geese. The best viewing area for Marratooka is on the south 
> side of the lake, along New Suffolk Avenue. Not far east of the pond, on New 
> Suffolk Avenue, was a GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE in a farm field along the 
> north side of the road. A nice array of ducks are beginning to fill in along 
> the East Marion Causeway as well as at the Point. 
> 
> On a separate note, I paid a brief visit to Smith Point County Park this 
> morning. There were tremendous flocks of White-winged Crossbills along the 
> first mile or so of outer beach. I estimate numbers nearing the 200 mark. 
> Single digit Red Crossbills were seen among the flocks of White-winged's. The 
> black pine area, east of the campground, is now part of the beach frontage. 
> Crossbills were actually landing on the beach in numbers, gathering up and 
> taking flight to their next feeding area. It was fun to see the crossbills 
> actually perched on the sand. Hecksher State Park also continues to hold 
> solid numbers of both crossbill species. The arrival of American Tree 
> Sparrows has been evident for the past couple of weeks at both locations. For 
> those that haven't had their crossbill fill, my flickr link is attached below 
> with some pretty solid iScope shots. A great day to be outdoors.
> 
> Best,
> Derek Rogers
> Sayville
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Birding in Geneseo/Piffard NY Area

[Belinda Boone]

It really looked like a brown thrasher. Right down to the breast markings and 
long tail. 

But according to the Cornell website, brown thrashers only summer in the 
northeast. And they depend year round in the southern states. I heard it call, 
but apparently brown thrashers can mimic over 1000 other bird calls. And I'm 
not very good with bird calls yet. 

But I certainly hope it was a brown thrasher. That would be awesomely exciting. 
And another one for the life list. :-))

Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 23, 2012, at 5:16 PM, Will Raup  wrote:

> 
> Why can't it be a Brown Thrasher?
> 
> Will Raup
> Albany, NY
> 
> 
> Subject: Re:[nysbirds-l] Birding in Geneseo/Piffard NY Area
> From: belindareneebo...@yahoo.com
> Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2012 16:34:57 -0500
> To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu
> 
> Went to Big Tree Lane near the 1941 Historical Aircraft museum and saw two 
> short eared owls! One was perched on an electrical wire and the other was 
> atop a utility pole. Saw both about 45 minutes before sunset. I saw one fly 
> from the utility pole about 100 yds to the tail of one of the historical 
> fighter planes on the museum grounds. Very exciting, and an addition to my 
> life list. Thanks to Chris Davidson for the tip! :-)
> 
> Also saw one cardinal. And what sounded like hundreds of Canada geese off in 
> the distance. 
> 
> One yet to be determined bird. Checked pictures in my field guide, and it 
> looked like a brown thrasher, but that is highly unlikely. Need to do more 
> research...
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Nov 23, 2012, at 2:55 PM, Chris Davidson  wrote:
> 
> Belinda,
>  
> Let me know how you make out, later in afternoon is always best!
> Its been some years since I've birded that area.
>  
> Chris
> 
> From: Belinda Boone 
> To: Chris Davidson  
> Cc: "NYSBIRDS (NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu)"  
> Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 12:10 PM
> Subject: Re: Birding in Geneseo/Piffard NY Area
> 
> Thanks Chris. I will check both spots.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Nov 23, 2012, at 11:53 AM, Chris Davidson  wrote:
> 
> Belinda,
>  
> You can try the Geneseo airport off Big Tree Lane and Nations Road areas for 
> Short-eared Owls.
> Nations road is North of Geneseo. Have not birded the areas in years but they 
> were both excellent spots at one time!
>  
>  
> Chris
>  
>  
> 
> 
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[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Bronx barnacle goose (VCP - No ...)

[Ben Cacace]

Follow-up on Barnacle Goose at Van Cortlandt Park:

-- Forwarded message --
From: David Mako 
Date: Sat, Nov 24, 2012 at 11:06 AM
Subject: Re: Bronx barnacle goose
To: Ben Cacace 

There are no geese in the fields today.   Too many people. Hopefully it
will be back tomorrow.

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[nysbirds-l] From a Visiting Birder: Barnacle Goose @ Van Cortlandt Park 23-Nov

[Ben Cacace]

I received an email this morning from a visiting birder from Massachusetts
that he spotted a Barnacle Goose with hundreds of Canadas at Van Cortlandt
Park in The Bronx on Friday 23-November.

Here's the note:

I am visiting from MA for a cross country race at Van Cortlandt park
in Bronx. On 11/23 around 2pm I observed a barnacle goose with the
hundreds of cago in the fields of the park. I'll be back there today
for the actual race, but I expect that geese will be overwhelmed by
humans. I'll post if I see it again today.

Good birding.
Dave mako
South Deerfield MA
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Re: [nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: Cave Swallow & Crossbill flight day?

[swalte...@verizon.net]

Two Cave Swallows so far at Jones Beach, but little else on the move.
 
Steve W.

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From: Angus Wilson 
To: NYSBIRDS-L 
Sent: Sat, Nov 24, 2012 13:13:58 GMT+00:00
Subject: [nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: Cave Swallow & Crossbill flight day?

Heads up - the cold westerly wind might producd a good coastal flight. Just  
in the past few minutes I've seen multiple skeins of Canada Geese, two  
flocks of WW Crossbills and a flock of 10 CAVE SWALLOW, all headed west  
along the ocean front in Montauk (Suffolk Co).

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[nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: Cave Swallow & Crossbill flight day?

[Angus Wilson]

Heads up - the cold westerly wind might producd a good coastal flight. Just in 
the past few minutes I've seen multiple skeins of Canada Geese, two flocks of 
WW Crossbills and a flock of 10 CAVE SWALLOW, all headed west along the ocean 
front in Montauk (Suffolk Co).

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[nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: Cave Swallow Crossbill flight day?

[Angus Wilson]

Heads up - the cold westerly wind might producd a good coastal flight. Just in 
the past few minutes I've seen multiple skeins of Canada Geese, two flocks of 
WW Crossbills and a flock of 10 CAVE SWALLOW, all headed west along the ocean 
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Re: [nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: Cave Swallow Crossbill flight day?

[swalte...@verizon.net]

Two Cave Swallows so far at Jones Beach, but little else on the move.
 
Steve W.

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Sent: Sat, Nov 24, 2012 13:13:58 GMT+00:00
Subject: [nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: Cave Swallow  Crossbill flight day?

Heads up - the cold westerly wind might producd a good coastal flight. Just  
in the past few minutes I've seen multiple skeins of Canada Geese, two  
flocks of WW Crossbills and a flock of 10 CAVE SWALLOW, all headed west  
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[nysbirds-l] From a Visiting Birder: Barnacle Goose @ Van Cortlandt Park 23-Nov

[Ben Cacace]

I received an email this morning from a visiting birder from Massachusetts
that he spotted a Barnacle Goose with hundreds of Canadas at Van Cortlandt
Park in The Bronx on Friday 23-November.

Here's the note:

I am visiting from MA for a cross country race at Van Cortlandt park
in Bronx. On 11/23 around 2pm I observed a barnacle goose with the
hundreds of cago in the fields of the park. I'll be back there today
for the actual race, but I expect that geese will be overwhelmed by
humans. I'll post if I see it again today.

Good birding.
Dave mako
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[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Bronx barnacle goose (VCP - No ...)

[Ben Cacace]

Follow-up on Barnacle Goose at Van Cortlandt Park:

-- Forwarded message --
From: David Mako massma...@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, Nov 24, 2012 at 11:06 AM
Subject: Re: Bronx barnacle goose
To: Ben Cacace bcac...@gmail.com

There are no geese in the fields today.   Too many people. Hopefully it
will be back tomorrow.

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Birding in Geneseo/Piffard NY Area

[Belinda Boone]

It really looked like a brown thrasher. Right down to the breast markings and 
long tail. 

But according to the Cornell website, brown thrashers only summer in the 
northeast. And they depend year round in the southern states. I heard it call, 
but apparently brown thrashers can mimic over 1000 other bird calls. And I'm 
not very good with bird calls yet. 

But I certainly hope it was a brown thrasher. That would be awesomely exciting. 
And another one for the life list. :-))

Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 23, 2012, at 5:16 PM, Will Raup hoaryredp...@hotmail.com wrote:

 
 Why can't it be a Brown Thrasher?
 
 Will Raup
 Albany, NY
 
 
 Subject: Re:[nysbirds-l] Birding in Geneseo/Piffard NY Area
 From: belindareneebo...@yahoo.com
 Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2012 16:34:57 -0500
 To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu
 
 Went to Big Tree Lane near the 1941 Historical Aircraft museum and saw two 
 short eared owls! One was perched on an electrical wire and the other was 
 atop a utility pole. Saw both about 45 minutes before sunset. I saw one fly 
 from the utility pole about 100 yds to the tail of one of the historical 
 fighter planes on the museum grounds. Very exciting, and an addition to my 
 life list. Thanks to Chris Davidson for the tip! :-)
 
 Also saw one cardinal. And what sounded like hundreds of Canada geese off in 
 the distance. 
 
 One yet to be determined bird. Checked pictures in my field guide, and it 
 looked like a brown thrasher, but that is highly unlikely. Need to do more 
 research...
 
 
 
 
 Sent from my iPhone
 
 On Nov 23, 2012, at 2:55 PM, Chris Davidson cypima...@yahoo.com wrote:
 
 Belinda,
  
 Let me know how you make out, later in afternoon is always best!
 Its been some years since I've birded that area.
  
 Chris
 
 From: Belinda Boone belindareneebo...@yahoo.com
 To: Chris Davidson cypima...@yahoo.com 
 Cc: NYSBIRDS (NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu) nysbirds-l@cornell.edu 
 Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 12:10 PM
 Subject: Re: Birding in Geneseo/Piffard NY Area
 
 Thanks Chris. I will check both spots.
 
 Sent from my iPhone
 
 On Nov 23, 2012, at 11:53 AM, Chris Davidson cypima...@yahoo.com wrote:
 
 Belinda,
  
 You can try the Geneseo airport off Big Tree Lane and Nations Road areas for 
 Short-eared Owls.
 Nations road is North of Geneseo. Have not birded the areas in years but they 
 were both excellent spots at one time!
  
  
 Chris
  
  
 
 
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Birding in Geneseo/Piffard NY Area

[Belinda Boone]

Thanks Joe. That's great news. I will count it as a Brown Thrasher on my life 
list. 

B. 

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On Nov 24, 2012, at 12:04 PM, joetf1...@aol.com wrote:

 Belinda,
 
 It is possible for a Brown Thrasher to be in the area - the occasionally 
 winter in NY. 
 
 Yours,
 
 Joe Fell
 Buffalo, NY
 
 
 
 -Original Message-
 From: Belinda Boone belindareneebo...@yahoo.com
 To: Will Raup hoaryredp...@hotmail.com
 Cc: NYSBIRDS (NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu) nysbirds-l@cornell.edu
 Sent: Sat, Nov 24, 2012 11:57 am
 Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Birding in Geneseo/Piffard NY Area
 
 It really looked like a brown thrasher. Right down to the breast markings and 
 long tail. 
 
 But according to the Cornell website, brown thrashers only summer in the 
 northeast. And they depend year round in the southern states. I heard it 
 call, but apparently brown thrashers can mimic over 1000 other bird calls. 
 And I'm not very good with bird calls yet. 
 
 But I certainly hope it was a brown thrasher. That would be awesomely 
 exciting. And another one for the life list. :-))
 
 Sent from my iPhone
 
 On Nov 23, 2012, at 5:16 PM, Will Raup hoaryredp...@hotmail.com wrote:
 
 
 Why can't it be a Brown Thrasher?
 
 Will Raup
 Albany, NY
 
 
 Subject: Re:[nysbirds-l] Birding in Geneseo/Piffard NY Area
 From: belindareneebo...@yahoo.com
 Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2012 16:34:57 -0500
 To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu
 
 Went to Big Tree Lane near the 1941 Historical Aircraft museum and saw two 
 short eared owls! One was perched on an electrical wire and the other was 
 atop a utility pole. Saw both about 45 minutes before sunset. I saw one fly 
 from the utility pole about 100 yds to the tail of one of the historical 
 fighter planes on the museum grounds. Very exciting, and an addition to my 
 life list. Thanks to Chris Davidson for the tip! :-)
 
 Also saw one cardinal. And what sounded like hundreds of Canada geese off in 
 the distance. 
 
 One yet to be determined bird. Checked pictures in my field guide, and it 
 looked like a brown thrasher, but that is highly unlikely. Need to do more 
 research...
 
 
 
 
 Sent from my iPhone
 
 On Nov 23, 2012, at 2:55 PM, Chris Davidson cypima...@yahoo.com wrote:
 
 Belinda,
  
 Let me know how you make out, later in afternoon is always best!
 Its been some years since I've birded that area.
  
 Chris
 
 From: Belinda Boone belindareneebo...@yahoo.com
 To: Chris Davidson cypima...@yahoo.com 
 Cc: NYSBIRDS (NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu) nysbirds-l@cornell.edu 
 Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 12:10 PM
 Subject: Re: Birding in Geneseo/Piffard NY Area
 
 Thanks Chris. I will check both spots.
 
 Sent from my iPhone
 
 On Nov 23, 2012, at 11:53 AM, Chris Davidson cypima...@yahoo.com wrote:
 
 Belinda,
  
 You can try the Geneseo airport off Big Tree Lane and Nations Road areas for 
 Short-eared Owls.
 Nations road is North of Geneseo. Have not birded the areas in years but 
 they were both excellent spots at one time!
  
  
 Chris
  
  
 
 
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[nysbirds-l] Yes GREATER-WHITE FRONTED GOOSE + BARNACLE GOOSE Mattituck (Suffolk)

[Libby Ross]

2:30 PM
GREATER-WHITE FRONTED GOOSE + BARNACLE GOOSE on Marratooka Pond off of New
Suffolk Ave
Near each other in Northwest section near shore admist large numbers of
Canada geese
 Mattituck (Suffolk)

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[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Cave Swallows

[Steve Walter]

Later on, another CAVE SWALLOW flew over the median strip where I was doing
a migration watch and then I saw one more (first spotted by Andrew Baksh)
over the WE 2 parking lot - for a total of 4. Unfortunately, there wasn't a
whole lot to watch migrating on this anticipated first cold front after the
reopening of Jones Beach. A COMMON REDPOLL split off from a group of three
birds and flew over me for a good look. Two WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS were
possibly lingering birds and a flock of RED CROSSBILLS was definitely
lingering. I could throw in Tree Swallows, Robins, Goldfinches, and
Red-winged Blackbirds and tell you the variety was good, at least, but there
weren't more than 5 of anything moving through. Can I muster up excitement
over tomorrow?

 

Steve Walter

 

From: bounce-72449116-8873...@list.cornell.edu
[mailto:bounce-72449116-8873...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of
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Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2012 8:30 AM
To: Angus Wilson; NYSBIRDS-L
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: Cave Swallow  Crossbill flight
day?

 

Two Cave Swallows so far at Jones Beach, but little else on the move.

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[nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: Dovekie, Kittiwakes, Cave Swallows and Longspurs in Montauk

[Angus Wilson]

Although windy and distinctly chilly, it was none-the-less an excellent
birding day on the South Fork of Long Island. As mentioned in an earlier
posting, there was moderate flight of crossbills along the beach front in
Montauk (Suffolk Co.), with small flocks of both WHITE-WINGED and RED
CROSSBILLS moving throughout the day. Early on a pack of 10 CAVE SWALLOWS
passed low over the dunes at Kirk Park in Montauk Village headed west and
were followed a few minutes later by a lone TREE SWALLOW. In the early
afternoon Anthony Collerton, Derek Rogers and I enjoyed at least 6 Cave
Swallows coursing back and forth over the parking lot at Camp Hero SP.
Later, I picked up a third flock of 5 Cave Swallows moving west along the
ocean-facing dunes near the White Sands Motel in Napeague.

Braving the brisk WNW to N winds, Anthony and Derek seawatched from the
west side of Montauk Inlet and were lucky to pick out a DOVEKIE flying east
relatively close inshore past the Montauk Inlet. Interestingly, local
fisherman Jack Passie had seen a couple of Dovekie in this same area
yesterday from his boat. These sightings would suggest a number of Dovekie
have come into the outer reaches of Block Island Sound. Anthony and Derek
also noted a couple of RAZORBILLS but the conditions were not good for
detecting feeding birds. Consistent with the crossbill flight, they heard a
LAPLAND LONGSPUR pass over head. Additional RAZORBILLS were seen off Hither
Hills State Park and Ditch Plains.

At Montauk Point, there were at least 40 RAZORBILLS feeding in the rips
immediately SE of the point along with many loons and Bonaparte's Gulls and
5 or more adult BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKES. Whilst trying to get better views
from the rocks protecting the base of the lighthouse, Derek found and
photographed an interesting loon with features suggestive of a Pacific
although the viewing conditions weren't ideal and the ID is confounded by
the presence of many Red-throats in 'funny' transitional plumages.
Independently, Mike Scheibel also noted a 'strange looking loon' in the
same area. Those visiting the point in the next few days should keep an eye
out for this bird and if possible, obtain photos. Whilst watching from the
wave lashed retaining wall, Derek also witnessed 2 LAPLAND LONGSPURS come
in off the water, perhaps landing around the base of the lighthouse.

Five GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE continue among the Canada Geese on the
lawn of the Further Lane Farm in Amagansett and were joined by a sixth bird
in the morning that was seen by Derek only. On nearby Hook Pond in East
Hampton, I found a RED-NECKED GREBE among the more usual waterfowl.

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[nysbirds-l] NY State parks Permits

[Richard Guthrie]

Of interest to birders who visit State Parks:

 

The NYS Parks will be selling 2013 Empire Passport Passes for $40 on Cyber
Monday. The regular price is $65.

 

From their press release:

The discount will strictly apply only to online orders placed between 12
a.m. and 11:59 p.m. on Monday, November 26. Purchases will be accepted
online at  http://www.nysparks.com www.nysparks.com during this time, but
will not be accepted in person or by phone. Each customer will be able to
purchase up to three passes at the reduced price.

 

Empire Passes will allow unlimited free entry to the many state parks and
historic sites through the year. 

 

As a reminder, Senior birders (age 62 and older) can still get into most
state parks for free on non-holiday weekdays by showing your driver's
license or ID at the entry booth. 

 

Rich Guthrie

New Baltimore

The Greene County,

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