[nysbirds-l] 12/16 Pelham Bay Park, Bronx. Razorbills, Surf Scoter, Lt. Duck.

2012-12-15 Thread Richard Aracil

Hi All,

Scanning the sound from Orchard Beach, highlights were 4 Razorbill, 1 each of 
Surf Scoter and Long-tailed Duck and 36 Common Goldeneye.

Good Birding,
Richard Aracil
  
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[nysbirds-l] Central Park 12/15 - WW Crossbills etc

2012-12-15 Thread Ed Gaillard
Spent a pleasant afternoon in Central Park Saturday.  Highlight of the
day was White-Winged Crossbills high in the sweetgums just south of
the Humming Tombstone area in the Ramble.  They were hard to identify,
being mixed with Goldfinches and quite high up, but I got at least one
photo showing the distinctive bill silhoutte, plus when they flew out,
other birders present recognized the flight calls.  I uploaded a small
set of photos at
http://edgaillard.smugmug.com/Bird-ID/WWCrossbills-121215/27108220_5dfkcV
and in particular
http://edgaillard.smugmug.com/Bird-ID/WWCrossbills-121215/27108220_5dfkcV#!i=2274914546=j68hpvj=1=X3
shows the bill pretty well.

Other highlights were an immature White-Crowned Sparrow at Evodia
among the dozens of happy White-Throateds on the ground there, and a
Carolina Wren singing away shortly before sunset in the Shakespeare
Garden and offering a wonderful close view.

Good birding,
Ed Gaillard
Manhattan

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[nysbirds-l] Strategy on seeing the Barnacle Goose @ Van Cortlandt Park Bronx...

2012-12-15 Thread Andrew Baksh
Some folks have written to me offline about the best times to see the *Barnacle
Goose* at *Van Cortlandt Park*, so I figured I would to a broadcast post on
the list serve for those who might be interested.

The Parade Grounds at Van Cortlandt Park could get very active on the
weekends especially on Saturday's.  If there are any cross country
activities on a given Saturday, you had better get there by at least 7:30
a.m. to have a shot at the geese before the "feral primates" run the Geese
off the field.  Yes, there are folks whose job it is to clear the field of
the birds + the usual knuckleheads who think it is fun.

As it gets colder, there are less activities in the form of track events on
the field, but one still has to deal with dogs off the leash and those dog
owners who take pleasure in letting their dogs run through the geese
flock.  When this happens, sometimes the birds may circle back otherwise
they head to the lake or golf course - *check those areas if you do not see
the flock of Canada's on the field with the target bird.*

As far as time, early is better *(as far as I know, but late afternoon
could also be good)*.  The Geese tend to fly in from the Lake around 7-7:30
and by 8:00 a.m. they are already gathering in numbers and setting up in
the areas on the field where they will roam and feed.  If you could make it
during the week, that is probably the best times for less disturbances on
the field and don't forget, there is a Cackling Goose (CACG) around as well.

I have posted some photos I took today of both the Barnacle and Cackling
Goose here (
http://birdingdude.blogspot.com/2012/12/van-cortlandt-bird-walk-report-12-15.html).
Good Luck if you try for either birds.

Good Christmas Count Birding!!

Andrew Baksh
Queens, NY
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On Sat, Dec 15, 2012 at 8:25 AM, Andrew Baksh  wrote:

> The Barnacle Goose continues on the Parade Grounds at Van Cortlandt
> Park.  In addition one Cackling Goose has been identified in the flock
> of Canada's so far.
>
> No sign of the visiting Ohio birders who wanted intel on the BAGO.
> Hopefully they get here before the field gets too busy.
>
> Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device!
>
> Andrew Baksh
> www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
>

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Re:[nysbirds-l] NYC: Randalls' Is., Sat. 15-Dec incl. ICGU, COGO, 4 raptors

2012-12-15 Thread Ben Cacace
The COMMON GOLDENEYE off Randall's Island was first reported by David
Barrett on Thursday 13-Dec.

Ben Cacace
Manhattan, NYC

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[nysbirds-l] Caumsett State Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

2012-12-15 Thread ken feustel
We birded Caumsett State Park today as part of the Northern Nassau CBC. 
Highlights of the day's birding was an American White Pelican seen in the late 
afternoon flying east over Lloyd Harbor towards Huntington Bay. Perhaps this is 
the same bird that was seen in early November at Lloyd Point by Annie McIntyre. 
Other birds of interest was a Nelson's Sparrow that unexpectedly popped up in 
the Spartina grass at the Caumsett marsh, a flyby White-winged Crossbill along 
the beach, a Cackling Goose in the hundreds of Canada Geese (comparison photos 
of the two geese are on my flickr site), and an Eastern Phoebe found by Jerry & 
Beth Platt at the Seminary on the east side of West Neck Road in Lloyd Harbor 
Village. It was a great weather day for birding and the birds cooperated.

Ken & Sue Feustel
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[nysbirds-l] NYC: Randalls' Is., Sat. 15-Dec incl. ICGU, COGO, 4 raptors

2012-12-15 Thread Ben Cacace
Full list at < http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S12295561 >.

The sub-adult ICELAND GULL was perched on the New York Post building across
the Bronx Kill seen from the northeast section of the island. It had an all
dark bill, dark eye, a light scaly pattern to the wings, the very light
wingtips appeared light gray in the scope. In flight it showed a white tail
with a light gray terminal band. Similar in size to the nearby perched
Ring-billed Gulls.

Close to shore just east of ICGU was a male COMMON GOLDENEYE. After feeding
for a few minutes it headed east toward the Con Ed plant in Astoria.

Raptors seen:
— Peregrine Falcon: an adult was perched on the south side of the top of
Hell's Gate Bridge.
— American Kestrel: a male calling high in a tree along Wards Meadow Loop
north of the RFK bridge and west of the soccer fields.
— Cooper's Hawk: an adult flew into the area where the AK was perched. The
CH continued south and the AK moved to a nearby perch.
— Red-tailed Hawk: an adult was hunting around the Bronx Kill just west of
the Bronx portion of the RFK Bridge.

Ben Cacace
Manhattan, NYC

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[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Barnacle Goose, Wellwood Avenue, Wyandanch (Suffolk)

2012-12-15 Thread Derek Rogers
Attached are a couple of digi-photos of the Barnacle Goose I found on Wellwood 
Avenue. 

I initially noticed the goose when it was slightly obscured by the larger 
Canada's. Lighting was tough but Chase and I were able to get a good angle on 
sun for some solid viewing. The bird had no leg bands and it seemed to have all 
its toes.

We estimated somewhere in the realm of 300-400 Canada Geese. Vastly different 
than this morning when we had zero in this field. As I mentioned, this field is 
noted as St. Charles Cemetery, which runs along the west side of Wellwood 
Avenue in Wyandanch. I believe a Barnacle was seen in this area a couple of 
years ago. The birds were east and north of the mulch piles.

A good day to be out. Our CBC went well with a very cooperative AMERICAN 
WOODCOCK as just one of the highlights at Uplands Farm. I noticed it "tip 
toeing" beneath some dense shrubs. It posed for some great photos and even a 
video.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39025168@N07/

Best,
Derek Rogers
Sayville



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> From: Derek Rogers 
> Date: December 15, 2012, 4:08:26 PM EST
> To: NY Bird List List 
> Subject: Barnacle Goose, Wellwood Avenue, Wyandanch (Suffolk)
> 
> I figured I'd get the word out quickly with the fading light. Chase Cammarota 
> just finished up our CBC sector and noted a large goose flock in the field 
> along the west side of Wellwood Avenue. There is a Barnacle Goose in the 
> north end of the flock. Photos and more later. I believe the field is south 
> of St. Charles Cemetery. 
> 
> Best,
> Derek Rogers
> Sayville

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[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose, Wellwood Avenue, Wyandanch (Suffolk)

2012-12-15 Thread Derek Rogers
I figured I'd get the word out quickly with the fading light. Chase Cammarota 
just finished up our CBC sector and noted a large goose flock in the field 
along the west side of Wellwood Avenue. There is a Barnacle Goose in the north 
end of the flock. Photos and more later. I believe the field is south of St. 
Charles Cemetery. 

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[nysbirds-l] BAGO and CAGO @ Van Cortlandt Park Bronx...

2012-12-15 Thread Andrew Baksh
The Barnacle Goose continues on the Parade Grounds at Van Cortlandt
Park.  In addition one Cackling Goose has been identified in the flock
of Canada's so far.

No sign of the visiting Ohio birders who wanted intel on the BAGO.
Hopefully they get here before the field gets too busy.

Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device!

Andrew Baksh
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[nysbirds-l] BAGO and CAGO @ Van Cortlandt Park Bronx...

2012-12-15 Thread Andrew Baksh
The Barnacle Goose continues on the Parade Grounds at Van Cortlandt
Park.  In addition one Cackling Goose has been identified in the flock
of Canada's so far.

No sign of the visiting Ohio birders who wanted intel on the BAGO.
Hopefully they get here before the field gets too busy.

Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device!

Andrew Baksh
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[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose, Wellwood Avenue, Wyandanch (Suffolk)

2012-12-15 Thread Derek Rogers
I figured I'd get the word out quickly with the fading light. Chase Cammarota 
just finished up our CBC sector and noted a large goose flock in the field 
along the west side of Wellwood Avenue. There is a Barnacle Goose in the north 
end of the flock. Photos and more later. I believe the field is south of St. 
Charles Cemetery. 

Best,
Derek Rogers
Sayville
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[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Barnacle Goose, Wellwood Avenue, Wyandanch (Suffolk)

2012-12-15 Thread Derek Rogers
Attached are a couple of digi-photos of the Barnacle Goose I found on Wellwood 
Avenue. 

I initially noticed the goose when it was slightly obscured by the larger 
Canada's. Lighting was tough but Chase and I were able to get a good angle on 
sun for some solid viewing. The bird had no leg bands and it seemed to have all 
its toes.

We estimated somewhere in the realm of 300-400 Canada Geese. Vastly different 
than this morning when we had zero in this field. As I mentioned, this field is 
noted as St. Charles Cemetery, which runs along the west side of Wellwood 
Avenue in Wyandanch. I believe a Barnacle was seen in this area a couple of 
years ago. The birds were east and north of the mulch piles.

A good day to be out. Our CBC went well with a very cooperative AMERICAN 
WOODCOCK as just one of the highlights at Uplands Farm. I noticed it tip 
toeing beneath some dense shrubs. It posed for some great photos and even a 
video.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39025168@N07/

Best,
Derek Rogers
Sayville



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 From: Derek Rogers drogers0...@gmail.com
 Date: December 15, 2012, 4:08:26 PM EST
 To: NY Bird List List nysbirds-l@cornell.edu
 Subject: Barnacle Goose, Wellwood Avenue, Wyandanch (Suffolk)
 
 I figured I'd get the word out quickly with the fading light. Chase Cammarota 
 just finished up our CBC sector and noted a large goose flock in the field 
 along the west side of Wellwood Avenue. There is a Barnacle Goose in the 
 north end of the flock. Photos and more later. I believe the field is south 
 of St. Charles Cemetery. 
 
 Best,
 Derek Rogers
 Sayville

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[nysbirds-l] NYC: Randalls' Is., Sat. 15-Dec incl. ICGU, COGO, 4 raptors

2012-12-15 Thread Ben Cacace
Full list at  http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S12295561 .

The sub-adult ICELAND GULL was perched on the New York Post building across
the Bronx Kill seen from the northeast section of the island. It had an all
dark bill, dark eye, a light scaly pattern to the wings, the very light
wingtips appeared light gray in the scope. In flight it showed a white tail
with a light gray terminal band. Similar in size to the nearby perched
Ring-billed Gulls.

Close to shore just east of ICGU was a male COMMON GOLDENEYE. After feeding
for a few minutes it headed east toward the Con Ed plant in Astoria.

Raptors seen:
— Peregrine Falcon: an adult was perched on the south side of the top of
Hell's Gate Bridge.
— American Kestrel: a male calling high in a tree along Wards Meadow Loop
north of the RFK bridge and west of the soccer fields.
— Cooper's Hawk: an adult flew into the area where the AK was perched. The
CH continued south and the AK moved to a nearby perch.
— Red-tailed Hawk: an adult was hunting around the Bronx Kill just west of
the Bronx portion of the RFK Bridge.

Ben Cacace
Manhattan, NYC

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[nysbirds-l] Caumsett State Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

2012-12-15 Thread ken feustel
We birded Caumsett State Park today as part of the Northern Nassau CBC. 
Highlights of the day's birding was an American White Pelican seen in the late 
afternoon flying east over Lloyd Harbor towards Huntington Bay. Perhaps this is 
the same bird that was seen in early November at Lloyd Point by Annie McIntyre. 
Other birds of interest was a Nelson's Sparrow that unexpectedly popped up in 
the Spartina grass at the Caumsett marsh, a flyby White-winged Crossbill along 
the beach, a Cackling Goose in the hundreds of Canada Geese (comparison photos 
of the two geese are on my flickr site), and an Eastern Phoebe found by Jerry  
Beth Platt at the Seminary on the east side of West Neck Road in Lloyd Harbor 
Village. It was a great weather day for birding and the birds cooperated.

Ken  Sue Feustel
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Re:[nysbirds-l] NYC: Randalls' Is., Sat. 15-Dec incl. ICGU, COGO, 4 raptors

2012-12-15 Thread Ben Cacace
The COMMON GOLDENEYE off Randall's Island was first reported by David
Barrett on Thursday 13-Dec.

Ben Cacace
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[nysbirds-l] Strategy on seeing the Barnacle Goose @ Van Cortlandt Park Bronx...

2012-12-15 Thread Andrew Baksh
Some folks have written to me offline about the best times to see the *Barnacle
Goose* at *Van Cortlandt Park*, so I figured I would to a broadcast post on
the list serve for those who might be interested.

The Parade Grounds at Van Cortlandt Park could get very active on the
weekends especially on Saturday's.  If there are any cross country
activities on a given Saturday, you had better get there by at least 7:30
a.m. to have a shot at the geese before the feral primates run the Geese
off the field.  Yes, there are folks whose job it is to clear the field of
the birds + the usual knuckleheads who think it is fun.

As it gets colder, there are less activities in the form of track events on
the field, but one still has to deal with dogs off the leash and those dog
owners who take pleasure in letting their dogs run through the geese
flock.  When this happens, sometimes the birds may circle back otherwise
they head to the lake or golf course - *check those areas if you do not see
the flock of Canada's on the field with the target bird.*

As far as time, early is better *(as far as I know, but late afternoon
could also be good)*.  The Geese tend to fly in from the Lake around 7-7:30
and by 8:00 a.m. they are already gathering in numbers and setting up in
the areas on the field where they will roam and feed.  If you could make it
during the week, that is probably the best times for less disturbances on
the field and don't forget, there is a Cackling Goose (CACG) around as well.

I have posted some photos I took today of both the Barnacle and Cackling
Goose here (
http://birdingdude.blogspot.com/2012/12/van-cortlandt-bird-walk-report-12-15.html).
Good Luck if you try for either birds.

Good Christmas Count Birding!!

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






On Sat, Dec 15, 2012 at 8:25 AM, Andrew Baksh birdingd...@gmail.com wrote:

 The Barnacle Goose continues on the Parade Grounds at Van Cortlandt
 Park.  In addition one Cackling Goose has been identified in the flock
 of Canada's so far.

 No sign of the visiting Ohio birders who wanted intel on the BAGO.
 Hopefully they get here before the field gets too busy.

 Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device!

 Andrew Baksh
 www.birdingdude.blogspot.com


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[nysbirds-l] Central Park 12/15 - WW Crossbills etc

2012-12-15 Thread Ed Gaillard
Spent a pleasant afternoon in Central Park Saturday.  Highlight of the
day was White-Winged Crossbills high in the sweetgums just south of
the Humming Tombstone area in the Ramble.  They were hard to identify,
being mixed with Goldfinches and quite high up, but I got at least one
photo showing the distinctive bill silhoutte, plus when they flew out,
other birders present recognized the flight calls.  I uploaded a small
set of photos at
http://edgaillard.smugmug.com/Bird-ID/WWCrossbills-121215/27108220_5dfkcV
and in particular
http://edgaillard.smugmug.com/Bird-ID/WWCrossbills-121215/27108220_5dfkcV#!i=2274914546k=j68hpvjlb=1s=X3
shows the bill pretty well.

Other highlights were an immature White-Crowned Sparrow at Evodia
among the dozens of happy White-Throateds on the ground there, and a
Carolina Wren singing away shortly before sunset in the Shakespeare
Garden and offering a wonderful close view.

Good birding,
Ed Gaillard
Manhattan

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[nysbirds-l] 12/16 Pelham Bay Park, Bronx. Razorbills, Surf Scoter, Lt. Duck.

2012-12-15 Thread Richard Aracil

Hi All,

Scanning the sound from Orchard Beach, highlights were 4 Razorbill, 1 each of 
Surf Scoter and Long-tailed Duck and 36 Common Goldeneye.

Good Birding,
Richard Aracil
  
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