[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 19 April 2013

- RBA * New York * New York City, Long Island, Westchester County * April 19, 2013 * NYNY1304.19 - Birds Mentioned: RUFF+ (+ Details requested by NYSARC) BRANT (subspecies "Black Brant") Eurasian Wigeon Blue-winged Teal Red-necked Grebe Northern Gannet Little Blue Heron Green Heron Glossy Ibis

[nysbirds-l] 4-19 Queens Report

Birding with Eric Miller and Mike Feder today along with Bobby and Colleen Veltri in the morning for a short while turned up some continuing migrants as well as a couple of new ones. A total of 8 warbler species recorded with the highlights being NORTHERN PARULA (1) at Alley Pond Park and

[nysbirds-l] Ruff displaying

Timber point east marina 19 April Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) found the 2 Ruffs together this morning (thanks Andrew for getting the word out after being alerted). The obvious male is molting into breeding plumage. Today there is much more black than in photos posted earlier. In addition,

[nysbirds-l] Ruff at Iroquois NWR - not seen this morning

Several people looked for the Ruff from about 6:00 to 9:00 this morning without any sightings. This male was first reported from Kumph Marsh yesterday evening by Melissa Mance, who secured photos. The shorebirds were flying in and out Kumph Marsh this morning, so it is likely that there are

[nysbirds-l] Larchmont midday

I took a quick lunchtime stroll around Sheldrake Lake in Larchmont (Westchester county) today hoping for some new first-of-year birds. The walk started with a song that I've heard in the past but couldn't place to species immediately (yes, its time to refresh the memory banks). Finally he

[nysbirds-l] Hooded Warbler Oakland Lake-- yes

Fellow Birders; After waiting for almost 90 minutes this morning, I finally spotted the Hooded Warbler at Oakland Lake (Queens County), albeit briefly, as it flew upstream quickly. I stayed only long enough to alert a couple of birders in the area. The bird has been seen at the southwest

Re:[nysbirds-l] Ruffs found at the Timber Point County Club County LI...Some (YES)...

Joe Giunta just called in to report that the two RUFFS at the East Marina Marsh at Timber Point LI (see e-mail below for directions) continue today. Interestingly, Joe described that the Rufus male RUFF was doing a display when it was near the other RUFF. Very fascinating stuff and many thanks

Re: [nysbirds-l] Hooded Warbler @ Oakland Lake Queens County...

Hooded Warbler was still there this morning, giving some good views.  From: Andrew Baksh To: nysbirds-l Cc: Nyc ebirds Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2013 1:36 PM Subject: [nysbirds-l] Hooded Warbler @ Oakland Lake Queens County... Erik Miller just called in

Re: [nysbirds-l] Hooded Warbler @ Oakland Lake Queens County...

Hooded Warbler was still there this morning, giving some good views.  From: Andrew Baksh birdingd...@gmail.com To: nysbirds-l nysbirds-l@cornell.edu Cc: Nyc ebirds ebirds...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2013 1:36 PM Subject: [nysbirds-l] Hooded

Re:[nysbirds-l] Ruffs found at the Timber Point County Club County LI...Some (YES)...

Joe Giunta just called in to report that the two RUFFS at the East Marina Marsh at Timber Point LI (see e-mail below for directions) continue today. Interestingly, Joe described that the Rufus male RUFF was doing a display when it was near the other RUFF. Very fascinating stuff and many thanks

[nysbirds-l] Hooded Warbler Oakland Lake-- yes

Fellow Birders; After waiting for almost 90 minutes this morning, I finally spotted the Hooded Warbler at Oakland Lake (Queens County), albeit briefly, as it flew upstream quickly. I stayed only long enough to alert a couple of birders in the area. The bird has been seen at the southwest

[nysbirds-l] Larchmont midday

I took a quick lunchtime stroll around Sheldrake Lake in Larchmont (Westchester county) today hoping for some new first-of-year birds. The walk started with a song that I've heard in the past but couldn't place to species immediately (yes, its time to refresh the memory banks). Finally he

[nysbirds-l] Ruff at Iroquois NWR - not seen this morning

Several people looked for the Ruff from about 6:00 to 9:00 this morning without any sightings. This male was first reported from Kumph Marsh yesterday evening by Melissa Mance, who secured photos. The shorebirds were flying in and out Kumph Marsh this morning, so it is likely that there are

[nysbirds-l] Ruff displaying

Timber point east marina 19 April Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) found the 2 Ruffs together this morning (thanks Andrew for getting the word out after being alerted). The obvious male is molting into breeding plumage. Today there is much more black than in photos posted earlier. In addition,

[nysbirds-l] 4-19 Queens Report

Birding with Eric Miller and Mike Feder today along with Bobby and Colleen Veltri in the morning for a short while turned up some continuing migrants as well as a couple of new ones. A total of 8 warbler species recorded with the highlights being NORTHERN PARULA (1) at Alley Pond Park and

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 19 April 2013

- RBA * New York * New York City, Long Island, Westchester County * April 19, 2013 * NYNY1304.19 - Birds Mentioned: RUFF+ (+ Details requested by NYSARC) BRANT (subspecies Black Brant) Eurasian Wigeon Blue-winged Teal Red-necked Grebe Northern Gannet Little Blue Heron Green Heron Glossy Ibis