Re: [nysbirds-l] Common Nighthawks, Sullivan Cty.

2013-09-02 Thread Carena Pooth
I counted 83 flying high over my yard in southeastern Dutchess County tonight. Carena Pooth Sent from my 21st century untethered communications gadget. Carole Griffiths wrote: >76 Nighthawks over Tarrytown yesterday evening and 14 more tonight. > >From:

RE: [nysbirds-l] Common Nighthawks, Sullivan Cty.

2013-09-02 Thread Carole Griffiths
76 Nighthawks over Tarrytown yesterday evening and 14 more tonight. From: bounce-107891162-14379...@list.cornell.edu [bounce-107891162-14379...@list.cornell.edu] on behalf of Larry Trachtenberg [trachtenb...@amsllp.com] Sent: Monday, September 02, 2013 6:43 PM

[nysbirds-l] Labor Day in the Black Dirt, Orange Co.

2013-09-02 Thread Ken McDermott
 Urged on by Rob Stone's call of a BLACK TERN being seen at the "Camel Farm", Lisa O'Gorman and I made a trip out to it this afternnon.  Immediately upon arrival the tern was obvious as it made passes back and form over the small pond. A grand "lifer" for Lisa. We next went the short distance to

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Sparrows - Marine Park Salt Marsh

2013-09-02 Thread Heydi Lopes
I birded the "back-trail" (the one that parallels the golf course) of the Marine Park Salt Marsh late this afternoon, and re-found the Lark Sparrow that was reported on Saturday, 8/31/13. I also found a Clay-colored Sparrow. The Lark Sparrow was in the open area near the wildflower area, and the

Re: [nysbirds-l] Common Nighthawks, Sullivan Cty.

2013-09-02 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
4 common nighthawks over Lincoln ave Ossining 5 min ago. Hoping for more L. Trachtenberg Ossining NY. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 31, 2013, at 9:10 PM, "Scott Rando" mailto:aqu...@ptd.net>> wrote: I spotted about a half dozen common nighthawks at 7 pm tonight; they were hawking for insects

[nysbirds-l] Hamilton & Essex Co. birds in the past week

2013-09-02 Thread Joan Collins
9/2/13 Long Lake (Hamilton Co.) At dawn this morning, I ventured outside and heard several migrant Swainson's Thrushes descending into the forest near our home. A Hermit Thrush was calling, Common Loon voices echoed up from the lake, several Winter Wrens were calling and one was singing, a

[nysbirds-l] Like the taste of a good fifth of Tennessee "mash", a fifth try for the Baird's Sandpiper proved to be equally as satisfying !

2013-09-02 Thread robert adamo
Although I didn't quite make first light, I was on station (Osborne & Sound Aves, Riverhead - Osborne side) by 7:40 this morning, with only killdeer, 2 pectorals, and starlings in evidence. Diana Teta arrived minutes later, as well as The Birding McBriens, who pulled up a short time after that. No

[nysbirds-l] Riverhead Sod Farms 9/2

2013-09-02 Thread mcb3mb
 My dad and I birded the sod farms around Riverhead this morning.On our way to Riverhead, we stopped in Eastport.  A single American Golden Plover was on the field near the intersection of Eastport-Manor Rd and Head-of-the-Neck Rd.Shortly after arriving at Osborn Avenue, we along with Bob Adamo

Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: [ebirdsnyc] "Lawrence's" W: yes! (Central Pk) -- link to photos taken by David Krauss

2013-09-02 Thread Anders Peltomaa
The Lawrence's Warbler is continuing in the same area as reported over the last couple of days. Anders Peltomaa Manhattan On Sep 1, 2013 8:13 PM, "Karen Fung" wrote: > Forwarding the link, since it doesn't look like his post made it to the > state list (he wasn't sure he was subscribed). I did

[nysbirds-l] Hudsonian Godwit - yes at Cupsogue

2013-09-02 Thread Eileen Schwinn
Currently being seen on the mud flats, across the channel (viewed from the "mainland", directly north of the parking lot and concession stand) The Hudsonian Godwit is being seen with Shortblilled Dowichers . The bird was there when we left. Four Marbled Godwits are also in the area. Eileen

[nysbirds-l] Wood Duck Family Present at Oakland Lake

2013-09-02 Thread Christopher Petrow
There has been a Wood Duck family present at Oakland Lake, Queens for quite a while. On street side between two stairways. -- Christopher G Petrow -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Wood Duck Family Present at Oakland Lake

2013-09-02 Thread Christopher Petrow
There has been a Wood Duck family present at Oakland Lake, Queens for quite a while. On street side between two stairways. -- Christopher G Petrow -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: [ebirdsnyc] Lawrence's W: yes! (Central Pk) -- link to photos taken by David Krauss

2013-09-02 Thread Anders Peltomaa
The Lawrence's Warbler is continuing in the same area as reported over the last couple of days. Anders Peltomaa Manhattan On Sep 1, 2013 8:13 PM, Karen Fung easternblueb...@gmail.com wrote: Forwarding the link, since it doesn't look like his post made it to the state list (he wasn't sure he

[nysbirds-l] Riverhead Sod Farms 9/2

2013-09-02 Thread mcb3mb
My dad and I birded the sod farms around Riverhead this morning.On our way to Riverhead, we stopped in Eastport. A single American Golden Plover was on the field near the intersection of Eastport-Manor Rd and Head-of-the-Neck Rd.Shortly after arriving at Osborn Avenue, we along with Bob Adamo and

[nysbirds-l] Like the taste of a good fifth of Tennessee mash, a fifth try for the Baird's Sandpiper proved to be equally as satisfying !

2013-09-02 Thread robert adamo
Although I didn't quite make first light, I was on station (Osborne Sound Aves, Riverhead - Osborne side) by 7:40 this morning, with only killdeer, 2 pectorals, and starlings in evidence. Diana Teta arrived minutes later, as well as The Birding McBriens, who pulled up a short time after that. No

[nysbirds-l] Hamilton Essex Co. birds in the past week

2013-09-02 Thread Joan Collins
9/2/13 Long Lake (Hamilton Co.) At dawn this morning, I ventured outside and heard several migrant Swainson's Thrushes descending into the forest near our home. A Hermit Thrush was calling, Common Loon voices echoed up from the lake, several Winter Wrens were calling and one was singing, a

Re: [nysbirds-l] Common Nighthawks, Sullivan Cty.

2013-09-02 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
4 common nighthawks over Lincoln ave Ossining 5 min ago. Hoping for more L. Trachtenberg Ossining NY. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 31, 2013, at 9:10 PM, Scott Rando aqu...@ptd.netmailto:aqu...@ptd.net wrote: I spotted about a half dozen common nighthawks at 7 pm tonight; they were hawking for

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Sparrows - Marine Park Salt Marsh

2013-09-02 Thread Heydi Lopes
I birded the back-trail (the one that parallels the golf course) of the Marine Park Salt Marsh late this afternoon, and re-found the Lark Sparrow that was reported on Saturday, 8/31/13. I also found a Clay-colored Sparrow. The Lark Sparrow was in the open area near the wildflower area, and the

[nysbirds-l] Labor Day in the Black Dirt, Orange Co.

2013-09-02 Thread Ken McDermott
Urged on by Rob Stone's call of a BLACK TERN being seen at the "Camel Farm", Lisa O'Gorman and I made a trip out to it this afternnon. Immediately upon arrival the tern was obvious as it made passes back and form over the small pond. A grand "lifer" for Lisa.We next went the short distance to the

RE: [nysbirds-l] Common Nighthawks, Sullivan Cty.

2013-09-02 Thread Carole Griffiths
76 Nighthawks over Tarrytown yesterday evening and 14 more tonight. From: bounce-107891162-14379...@list.cornell.edu [bounce-107891162-14379...@list.cornell.edu] on behalf of Larry Trachtenberg [trachtenb...@amsllp.com] Sent: Monday, September 02, 2013 6:43 PM

Re: [nysbirds-l] Common Nighthawks, Sullivan Cty.

2013-09-02 Thread Carena Pooth
I counted 83 flying high over my yard in southeastern Dutchess County tonight. Carena Pooth Sent from my 21st century untethered communications gadget. Carole Griffiths carole.griffi...@liu.edu wrote: 76 Nighthawks over Tarrytown yesterday evening and 14 more tonight.