[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 26 April 2013

- RBA * New York * New York City, Long Island, Westchester County * April 26, 2013 * NYNY1304.26 - Birds Mentioned: WHITE-FACED IBIS+ SWALLOW-TAILED KITE+ RUFF+ (+ Details requested by NYSARC) BRANT (subspecies "Black Brant") Harlequin Duck Red-necked Grebe Little Blue Heron Tricolored Heron

[nysbirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler, Riverhead

This day evolved into a butterfly outing to some of my favorite pine barrens spots, such as Cranberry Bog County Park in Riverhead (Suffolk co.). I enjoyed a few Brown Elfins and Spring Azures along the entrance off Lake Ave (CR 63). Then, spurred on by finding an early Blue Corporal (dragonfly),

[nysbirds-l] BroadWinged Hawks in Patterson

A pair of Broadwings returned to our backyard yesterday. The male was first seen overwintering throughout 2011-2012. They were here all that Summer until around August. The nest was badly damaged by Irene and it looked like they were permanently gone. Yesterday morning I saw one then quickly

[nysbirds-l] Red headed woodpecker

Red headed woodpecker spotted at 545 in the same area as earlier reported Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES:

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach State Park Birds (Nassau Co.)

Highlights of the late morning and afternoon at JBSP included a pair of Gull-billed Terns on the sandbar at the West End Marina and the stunning Red-headed Woodpecker on Bay Parkway (Thanks to Sam Janazzo & Bob Kurtz for the heads-up). A few photos of the woodpecker are at my flickr site. Ken

[nysbirds-l] Red-headed Woodpecker @ Bay Parkway Jones Beach...

Sam Janazzo just called to report a RED-HEADED WOODPECKER on Bay Parkway Jones Beach LI. The bird is on a sign just about 100 yards from the entrance to field 10 on the opposite side of the parkway. Many thanks to Sam for calling in the sighting. Andrew Baksh Queens, NY

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Yellow-throated Warbler--Yes

Hempstead Lake SP 26 April The Yellow-throated Warbler was relocated this morning by McDonald Pond, singing loudly and reasonably tame. Not a great many birds this morning, but a fair mixture:-- Blue-headed and Warbling Vireos; Northern Parula, Yellow, Yellow-rumped, Yellow-throated, Pine,

[nysbirds-l] Ruff in Town of Shelby, Orleans County

The transitional plumage Ruff on Rt. 31A is still present this (Friday) morning as of 9:30. It was seen by Vicki Rothman. For those who are curious, birders who have seen the Ruff at this location and the Ruff at Kumph Marsh, Iroquois NWR are convinced that it is the same individual. Photos

[nysbirds-l] Ruff in Town of Shelby, Orleans County

The transitional plumage Ruff on Rt. 31A is still present this (Friday) morning as of 9:30. It was seen by Vicki Rothman. For those who are curious, birders who have seen the Ruff at this location and the Ruff at Kumph Marsh, Iroquois NWR are convinced that it is the same individual. Photos

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Yellow-throated Warbler--Yes

Hempstead Lake SP 26 April The Yellow-throated Warbler was relocated this morning by McDonald Pond, singing loudly and reasonably tame. Not a great many birds this morning, but a fair mixture:-- Blue-headed and Warbling Vireos; Northern Parula, Yellow, Yellow-rumped, Yellow-throated, Pine,

[nysbirds-l] Red-headed Woodpecker @ Bay Parkway Jones Beach...

Sam Janazzo just called to report a RED-HEADED WOODPECKER on Bay Parkway Jones Beach LI. The bird is on a sign just about 100 yards from the entrance to field 10 on the opposite side of the parkway. Many thanks to Sam for calling in the sighting. Andrew Baksh Queens, NY

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach State Park Birds (Nassau Co.)

Highlights of the late morning and afternoon at JBSP included a pair of Gull-billed Terns on the sandbar at the West End Marina and the stunning Red-headed Woodpecker on Bay Parkway (Thanks to Sam Janazzo Bob Kurtz for the heads-up). A few photos of the woodpecker are at my flickr site. Ken

[nysbirds-l] Red headed woodpecker

Red headed woodpecker spotted at 545 in the same area as earlier reported Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES:

[nysbirds-l] BroadWinged Hawks in Patterson

A pair of Broadwings returned to our backyard yesterday. The male was first seen overwintering throughout 2011-2012. They were here all that Summer until around August. The nest was badly damaged by Irene and it looked like they were permanently gone. Yesterday morning I saw one then quickly

[nysbirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler, Riverhead

This day evolved into a butterfly outing to some of my favorite pine barrens spots, such as Cranberry Bog County Park in Riverhead (Suffolk co.). I enjoyed a few Brown Elfins and Spring Azures along the entrance off Lake Ave (CR 63). Then, spurred on by finding an early Blue Corporal (dragonfly),

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 26 April 2013

- RBA * New York * New York City, Long Island, Westchester County * April 26, 2013 * NYNY1304.26 - Birds Mentioned: WHITE-FACED IBIS+ SWALLOW-TAILED KITE+ RUFF+ (+ Details requested by NYSARC) BRANT (subspecies Black Brant) Harlequin Duck Red-necked Grebe Little Blue Heron Tricolored Heron