[nysbirds-l] Goldens, Baird's, Bobolinks and more.
After a visit to the VA Clinic in the Suffolk Co. Court Complex in Riverhead, I decided to continue south on Route 51 to check out the Eastport Sod Farms, where I found Gary Straus looking at 16 Black-bellied Plovers. He also had a small group of black-bellies, in addition to 1 Golden Plover, take off just before I arrived. We then headed toward the Osborne/Sound Aves, Riv. sod field, where we found Mary Laura & Eric Lamont (Osborne side) looking at 68 goldens, 1 bairds, 2 pectorals, and a number of leasts and killdeers. Except for the goldens, all of these birds were quite close, with the bairds being much closer than yesterday. Earlier, they also had 6-8 bobolinks (all in their fall attire) in this field, before they flew off. Once again, 1-2 Turkey Vultures were observed in the general area. While we all were still there, Peter Dorosh & Mary Eyster arrived and saw all of the above, except, of course, the bobolinks. Two other non-birders stopped their cars, got out, and got some nice birds for their curiosity. One of them, a local farmer, informed us of a possible reason this particular field is attracting and holding so many birds. It seems this field (owned by the Talmage families' Friar's Head Farm) is no longer harvested, as it was when it was rented out to the DeLalio Sod Co. It is still cut and fertilized, but not with chemicals (strictly organic) - thereby, providing more food (insects, etc.) for resident & migrating birds. Cheers, Bob -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] On Nighthawks & Cedar Beach CP Report
It is great to see so many strong migration reports on the Common Nighthawk. Coincidence that it is the ABA Bird of the Year (BOY)? Coincidence that the prior BOY was the Evening Grosbeak - elected right before the largest winter finch irruption in decades? Unofficially, of course, what are your thoughts? http://www.bassbirding.com/2013/09/strong-common-nighthawk-migration-coincidence/ A report from Cedar Beach County Park in Southold, NY, including photos can be found here: http://www.bassbirding.com/2013/09/shorebirds-at-cedar-beach-county-park/ Highlights of yesterday's trip to Cedar Beach included Whimbrel, White-rumped Sandpiper, Saltmarsh Sparrow, and Royal Tern. Cheers, Ryan Brooklyn, NY www.bassbirding.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Common Nighthawks
I’m having luck with Common Nighthawks this fall. I counted 6 in one group late this afternoon (7:10 PM) on the Orient ferry as we passed Plum Island, and another lone individual at 7:30PM. All were heading west. Nothing else of note on the water. Cheers, Glenn Quinn Hauppauge, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Impressive Common Nighthawk Flight at Heckscher State Park (Suffolk Co.)
At about 7:00AM this evening a wave of Common Nighthawks flew west across Heckscher State Park, perhaps some of the same birds observed by Derek Rogers in nearby Sayville. We conservatively estimated about ninety birds. After milling around Heckscher for a short while, the birds headed south over the Great South Bay. Observers: Ken Feustel, Sue Feustel, John Gluth -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Common Nighthawk, Brookhaven
Similar to Derek' Roger's post of earlier tonight, my wife Lynne & I had 23 common nighthawks moving NE to SW about 7:20 pm @ Squassux Landing, Brookhaven Hamlet this evening. Mike & Lynne Scheibel Brookhaven -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] 64 Common Nighthawks - Sayville (Suffolk)
At 7:10 PM, a large group of Common Nighthawks erupted out of the Brown's River's East Branch while looking south on Middle Road in Sayville. I tallied 64 individuals as the group swept across the river, circling from east to west. This is the largest group of Common Nighthawks that I've recorded from this location. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Nassau County Common Nighthawks
Date: Aug. 3, 2013 Between 6:30-7 pm I had 12 common nighthawks flying over my parking lot in Rockville Centre NY. Best showing since 1990. Best Joe Giunta -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Common Nighthawks
Just had around a half dozen Common Nighthawks flying in the vicinity of the Merrick teain station. Robert Proniewych -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Addenum osborne sods
Bob adamo's group we ran into saw at least 2 PECTORAL SANDPIPERS with the BAIRDS SANDPIPER.68 AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER seen.sod south end best spot. Peter D Sent from my MetroPCS 4G Android device -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! --
[nysbirds-l] Osborne /sound ave sods
Sods hold 63 American Golden Plovers with 7 Black bellied.about 20 killdeer and Bairds sandpiper present.AMGO at Doctors Path in Riverhead . Peter dorosh,BBC Sent from my MetroPCS 4G Android device -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! --
[nysbirds-l] Lark sparrow seen again at marine park
Bird reappeared and was refound bu Sean Sime at about 11:30. Go through the= main entrance, go over the bridge, make first left. There is a large dead = tree almost immediately on the left and behind a chain link fence. Bird was= in there but was ranging over a large area in the field behind the dead tr= ee. Sean actually first saw the bird fly on from the other side of the creek. No sign of the clay colored sparrow. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] CT Warbler & more, Central Park, NYC 9/3
Tuesday, 3 September 2013 Central Park, Manhattan, N. Y. City Among migrant warbler highlights of the early a.m. is a Connecticut Warbler, being seen in the small meadow on the far southeast upper slope of the Great Hill (east & slightly south of the large open grass oval and reached by a few small entrances/paths) through around 15 minutes ago; the bird seeming to favor the northern edges & thicket. If you go please don't start playing recordings of the species & don't 'spish' to a bird that is more likely to retreat at such sound. A bit earlier & at least 50 yards north, also on the Great Hill, near the e. side thicket north of a largish pine tree, a Yellow-breasted Chat, skulking in the thicket after showing well at about 7. More migrants are about and surely some other "goodies" yet to be reported on; I can't vouch for what the southern or Ramble areas of Central held this a.m.; birds were still dropping in from very fog-bound sky an hour or more after first light, & there was some flyover as well. A Veery out along W. 122 St. before dawn was among the signs of overnight movement. ...Thanks to Tom Perlman for a most current update on that CT Warbler. Good luck, Tom Fiore Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Screech Owl calling
Woken at 2am something by the screech owl sounding so near the open window, then followed soon afterwards by the train whistle Ahhh night time sounds Diana teta -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Addition to last post.
For all those thinking of trying for the Golden Plovers later today, I forgot to mention the Peregrine Falcon that caused the plovers to take flight, and us to move on. Sorry, Bob. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Addition to last post.
For all those thinking of trying for the Golden Plovers later today, I forgot to mention the Peregrine Falcon that caused the plovers to take flight, and us to move on. Sorry, Bob. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Screech Owl calling
Woken at 2am something by the screech owl sounding so near the open window, then followed soon afterwards by the train whistle Ahhh night time sounds Diana teta -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] CT Warbler more, Central Park, NYC 9/3
Tuesday, 3 September 2013 Central Park, Manhattan, N. Y. City Among migrant warbler highlights of the early a.m. is a Connecticut Warbler, being seen in the small meadow on the far southeast upper slope of the Great Hill (east slightly south of the large open grass oval and reached by a few small entrances/paths) through around 15 minutes ago; the bird seeming to favor the northern edges thicket. If you go please don't start playing recordings of the species don't 'spish' to a bird that is more likely to retreat at such sound. A bit earlier at least 50 yards north, also on the Great Hill, near the e. side thicket north of a largish pine tree, a Yellow-breasted Chat, skulking in the thicket after showing well at about 7. More migrants are about and surely some other goodies yet to be reported on; I can't vouch for what the southern or Ramble areas of Central held this a.m.; birds were still dropping in from very fog-bound sky an hour or more after first light, there was some flyover as well. A Veery out along W. 122 St. before dawn was among the signs of overnight movement. ...Thanks to Tom Perlman for a most current update on that CT Warbler. Good luck, Tom Fiore Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Osborne /sound ave sods
Sods hold 63 American Golden Plovers with 7 Black bellied.about 20 killdeer and Bairds sandpiper present.AMGO at Doctors Path in Riverhead . Peter dorosh,BBCSent from my MetroPCS 4G Android device -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! --
[nysbirds-l] Addenum osborne sods
Bob adamo's group we ran into saw at least 2 PECTORAL SANDPIPERS with the BAIRDS SANDPIPER.68 AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER seen.sod south end best spot. Peter DSent from my MetroPCS 4G Android device -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! --
[nysbirds-l] Common Nighthawks
Just had around a half dozen Common Nighthawks flying in the vicinity of the Merrick teain station. Robert Proniewych -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Nassau County Common Nighthawks
Date: Aug. 3, 2013 Between 6:30-7 pm I had 12 common nighthawks flying over my parking lot in Rockville Centre NY. Best showing since 1990. Best Joe Giunta -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] 64 Common Nighthawks - Sayville (Suffolk)
At 7:10 PM, a large group of Common Nighthawks erupted out of the Brown's River's East Branch while looking south on Middle Road in Sayville. I tallied 64 individuals as the group swept across the river, circling from east to west. This is the largest group of Common Nighthawks that I've recorded from this location. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Impressive Common Nighthawk Flight at Heckscher State Park (Suffolk Co.)
At about 7:00AM this evening a wave of Common Nighthawks flew west across Heckscher State Park, perhaps some of the same birds observed by Derek Rogers in nearby Sayville. We conservatively estimated about ninety birds. After milling around Heckscher for a short while, the birds headed south over the Great South Bay. Observers: Ken Feustel, Sue Feustel, John Gluth -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Common Nighthawk, Brookhaven
Similar to Derek' Roger's post of earlier tonight, my wife Lynne I had 23 common nighthawks moving NE to SW about 7:20 pm @ Squassux Landing, Brookhaven Hamlet this evening. Mike Lynne Scheibel Brookhaven -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Common Nighthawks
I’m having luck with Common Nighthawks this fall. I counted 6 in one group late this afternoon (7:10 PM) on the Orient ferry as we passed Plum Island, and another lone individual at 7:30PM. All were heading west. Nothing else of note on the water. Cheers, Glenn Quinn Hauppauge, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] On Nighthawks Cedar Beach CP Report
It is great to see so many strong migration reports on the Common Nighthawk. Coincidence that it is the ABA Bird of the Year (BOY)? Coincidence that the prior BOY was the Evening Grosbeak - elected right before the largest winter finch irruption in decades? Unofficially, of course, what are your thoughts? http://www.bassbirding.com/2013/09/strong-common-nighthawk-migration-coincidence/ A report from Cedar Beach County Park in Southold, NY, including photos can be found here: http://www.bassbirding.com/2013/09/shorebirds-at-cedar-beach-county-park/ Highlights of yesterday's trip to Cedar Beach included Whimbrel, White-rumped Sandpiper, Saltmarsh Sparrow, and Royal Tern. Cheers, Ryan Brooklyn, NY www.bassbirding.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Goldens, Baird's, Bobolinks and more.
After a visit to the VA Clinic in the Suffolk Co. Court Complex in Riverhead, I decided to continue south on Route 51 to check out the Eastport Sod Farms, where I found Gary Straus looking at 16 Black-bellied Plovers. He also had a small group of black-bellies, in addition to 1 Golden Plover, take off just before I arrived. We then headed toward the Osborne/Sound Aves, Riv. sod field, where we found Mary Laura Eric Lamont (Osborne side) looking at 68 goldens, 1 bairds, 2 pectorals, and a number of leasts and killdeers. Except for the goldens, all of these birds were quite close, with the bairds being much closer than yesterday. Earlier, they also had 6-8 bobolinks (all in their fall attire) in this field, before they flew off. Once again, 1-2 Turkey Vultures were observed in the general area. While we all were still there, Peter Dorosh Mary Eyster arrived and saw all of the above, except, of course, the bobolinks. Two other non-birders stopped their cars, got out, and got some nice birds for their curiosity. One of them, a local farmer, informed us of a possible reason this particular field is attracting and holding so many birds. It seems this field (owned by the Talmage families' Friar's Head Farm) is no longer harvested, as it was when it was rented out to the DeLalio Sod Co. It is still cut and fertilized, but not with chemicals (strictly organic) - thereby, providing more food (insects, etc.) for resident migrating birds. Cheers, Bob -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
