Highlights from this morning (full list on e-bird)
Montauk Point:
Harlequin Duck-1 (drake)
Razorbill-1
Turkey Vulture-5
Tree Swallow-2
E. Phoebe-1
TRoosevelt County Park:
Common Raven-1
--
NYSbirds-L List Info:
http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME
No Louisiana Waterthrush this morning but was able to confirm some Nothern
Rough-winged swallows with Tree Swallows hunting over the lake. Also found a
Ruby-crowned kinglet singing and showing off his crown, great photo-op.
Links to pics below
- RBA
* New York
* New York City, Long Island, Westchester County
* Apr. 5, 2013
* NYNY1304.05
- Birds mentioned
VARIED THRUSH+
PAINTED BUNTING+
(+ Details requested by NYSARC)
ROSS'S GOOSE
BRANT (subspecies "Black Brant")
Blue-winged Teal
TUFTED DUCK
Red-necked Grebe
BROWN PELICAN
American
I have just confirmed that the Tufted Duck at Van Cortlandt Park report on
the RBA was an ERROR. Sometimes these things happen; we appreciate all the
hard work that goes into gathering and transcribing the information on
rarities across NYC.
Best,
Andrew Baksh
Queens, NY
"A" Longspur has been seen at this spot most of the winter. I have not heard of
two there, nor have I ever personally seen more than one this winter,.
However, the bird I saw today was about half way between the nonbreeding and
breeding pictures as shown in Sibley. Steve's bird was in full
It turns out that there are two LAPLAND LONGSPURS, one in more advanced
plumage than the one I think Sy referred to. At the risk of starting a
stampede, I'm obligated to show a picture of it
(http://www.stevewalternature.com/ , on the recent work page). I would think
a lot of people have not seen
Betsy, Celeste Morien, and I had some nice birds today, including several
first-of-the-year birds. Among the latter were a COMMON TERN flying along
the shore of Lake Ontario from our yard, two CASPIAN TERNS at Wilson harbor,
two EASTERN PHOEBES, one BARN SWALLOW, and one EURASIAN WIGEON. We were
We had one flyover Black Vulture and one Osprey at the NYSDEC Five Rivers Env.
Ed. Center in Delmar, Albany county this morning, April 6. Both new for the
year there.
Scott Stoner and Denise Hackert-Stoner , Loudonville, NY
--
NYSbirds-L List Info:
A tour of Pelham Bay Park, inclusive of Turtle Cove, the southern zone, then
Hunter Island with Bronx Brendan and Glen Davis, yielded little migratory
action, but a very pleasant morning.
Couldn't find a Phoebe, Kinglet or a Palm, coming here soon hopefully. Most of
the ducks, including a large
Highlights of the Saturday morning bird walk; Twin Lakes, two breeding pair
Wood Ducks, Tree swallow-3,
Rough winged swallow-3, Red winged blackbird-8, FOS Yellow Rumped Warbler.
At the Swale, spectacular views of an adult Rusty Blackbird, 8 Cedar Waxwing.
On the Bronx River, breeding pairs of
The previously reported TUFTED DUCK at Heckscher Museum Park in
Huntington LI continues.
Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device!
Andrew Baksh
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
--
NYSbirds-L List Info:
http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME
At Jones Beach, the LAPLAND LONGSPUR continues near the gazebo with HORNED
LARKS; all coming into breeding plumage. WHITE-CROWNED SPARROWS also continue.
At Pl. Lookout, sixteen (16) PIPING PLOVER were on the beach to the west of
the west jetty mixed in with SANDERLING, a few DUNLIN and
Add Barn, Cliff, and Northern Rough-winged to the reported Bank and
Tree for a 5 Swallow day @ Hempstead so far.
Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device!
Andrew Baksh
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
On Apr 6, 2013, at 9:29 AM, Andrew Baksh wrote:
> Patricia Lindsay, Andria and I
Patricia Lindsay, Andria and I had an early BANK SWALLOW this morning
at Hempstead Lake. Other notables, include the continuing pair of
Blue-winged Teals, Rusty Blackbirds and Wood Ducks.
Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device!
Andrew Baksh
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
--
Derek Rogers just found a Cliff Swallow at the small pond (McDonald Pond?) at
the southern end of parking lot 3. On the larger pond adjacent to the parking
lot were Blue Winged Teal & Rusty Blackbirds
--
NYSbirds-L List Info:
This morning I heard and saw a Common Raven flying near the intersection of
Union Turnpike and Park Lane in Kew Gardens, Queens County. This is less than
1/2 mile from the former nesting site. Are they nesting in the area again? If
anyone has observations, I'd like to know.
Seth Ausubel
Evidentily a Tufted Duck was seen at Van Cortlandt Park last saturday, does
anyone know if it is still there? Thanks much.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131
Phone: 914-337-1229; Cell:
Evidentily a Tufted Duck was seen at Van Cortlandt Park last saturday, does
anyone know if it is still there? Thanks much.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131
Phone: 914-337-1229; Cell:
This morning I heard and saw a Common Raven flying near the intersection of
Union Turnpike and Park Lane in Kew Gardens, Queens County. This is less than
1/2 mile from the former nesting site. Are they nesting in the area again? If
anyone has observations, I'd like to know.
Seth Ausubel
Derek Rogers just found a Cliff Swallow at the small pond (McDonald Pond?) at
the southern end of parking lot 3. On the larger pond adjacent to the parking
lot were Blue Winged Teal Rusty Blackbirds
--
NYSbirds-L List Info:
Patricia Lindsay, Andria and I had an early BANK SWALLOW this morning
at Hempstead Lake. Other notables, include the continuing pair of
Blue-winged Teals, Rusty Blackbirds and Wood Ducks.
Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device!
Andrew Baksh
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
--
Add Barn, Cliff, and Northern Rough-winged to the reported Bank and
Tree for a 5 Swallow day @ Hempstead so far.
Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device!
Andrew Baksh
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
On Apr 6, 2013, at 9:29 AM, Andrew Baksh birdingd...@gmail.com wrote:
Patricia
At Jones Beach, the LAPLAND LONGSPUR continues near the gazebo with HORNED
LARKS; all coming into breeding plumage. WHITE-CROWNED SPARROWS also continue.
At Pl. Lookout, sixteen (16) PIPING PLOVER were on the beach to the west of
the west jetty mixed in with SANDERLING, a few DUNLIN and
The previously reported TUFTED DUCK at Heckscher Museum Park in
Huntington LI continues.
Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device!
Andrew Baksh
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
--
NYSbirds-L List Info:
http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME
Highlights of the Saturday morning bird walk; Twin Lakes, two breeding pair
Wood Ducks, Tree swallow-3,
Rough winged swallow-3, Red winged blackbird-8, FOS Yellow Rumped Warbler.
At the Swale, spectacular views of an adult Rusty Blackbird, 8 Cedar Waxwing.
On the Bronx River, breeding pairs of
A tour of Pelham Bay Park, inclusive of Turtle Cove, the southern zone, then
Hunter Island with Bronx Brendan and Glen Davis, yielded little migratory
action, but a very pleasant morning.
Couldn't find a Phoebe, Kinglet or a Palm, coming here soon hopefully. Most of
the ducks, including a large
We had one flyover Black Vulture and one Osprey at the NYSDEC Five Rivers Env.
Ed. Center in Delmar, Albany county this morning, April 6. Both new for the
year there.
Scott Stoner and Denise Hackert-Stoner , Loudonville, NY
--
NYSbirds-L List Info:
Betsy, Celeste Morien, and I had some nice birds today, including several
first-of-the-year birds. Among the latter were a COMMON TERN flying along
the shore of Lake Ontario from our yard, two CASPIAN TERNS at Wilson harbor,
two EASTERN PHOEBES, one BARN SWALLOW, and one EURASIAN WIGEON. We were
It turns out that there are two LAPLAND LONGSPURS, one in more advanced
plumage than the one I think Sy referred to. At the risk of starting a
stampede, I'm obligated to show a picture of it
(http://www.stevewalternature.com/ , on the recent work page). I would think
a lot of people have not seen
A Longspur has been seen at this spot most of the winter. I have not heard of
two there, nor have I ever personally seen more than one this winter,.
However, the bird I saw today was about half way between the nonbreeding and
breeding pictures as shown in Sibley. Steve's bird was in full
I have just confirmed that the Tufted Duck at Van Cortlandt Park report on
the RBA was an ERROR. Sometimes these things happen; we appreciate all the
hard work that goes into gathering and transcribing the information on
rarities across NYC.
Best,
Andrew Baksh
Queens, NY
- RBA
* New York
* New York City, Long Island, Westchester County
* Apr. 5, 2013
* NYNY1304.05
- Birds mentioned
VARIED THRUSH+
PAINTED BUNTING+
(+ Details requested by NYSARC)
ROSS'S GOOSE
BRANT (subspecies Black Brant)
Blue-winged Teal
TUFTED DUCK
Red-necked Grebe
BROWN PELICAN
American
No Louisiana Waterthrush this morning but was able to confirm some Nothern
Rough-winged swallows with Tree Swallows hunting over the lake. Also found a
Ruby-crowned kinglet singing and showing off his crown, great photo-op.
Links to pics below
Highlights from this morning (full list on e-bird)
Montauk Point:
Harlequin Duck-1 (drake)
Razorbill-1
Turkey Vulture-5
Tree Swallow-2
E. Phoebe-1
TRoosevelt County Park:
Common Raven-1
--
NYSbirds-L List Info:
http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME
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