RE: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Active Day

2014-08-31 Thread Steve Walter 
Following up my previous post, I got around to looking at pictures of the
bird that some were identifying as a Long-billed Dowitcher. As luck would
have it, it walked between me and the first godwit. So I snapped off a few
pictures at close range. This is a gray, basic plumaged bird. But I was
troubled by how pale it was. Upon closer inspection, there is spotting in
the neck and breast, along with white fringing to the coverts. These would
appear to be characteristics of the hendersoni subspecies of Short-billed.
Certainly, an interesting bird to look for if you're out on the pond
tomorrow. Look south of Dead Man's Cove (or anywhere else dowitchers might
gather).

 

Steve 

 

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Subject: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Active Day

 

For a day, at least, I can put aside discussion of what's changed and what's
wrong on the East Pond. Today was the best day I've seen in a good while,
both for number and variety of shorebirds. Simultaneous single reports from
both north and south ends eventually turned into 2 HUDSONIAN GODWITS side by
side. Also available at both ends was BAIRD'S SANDPIPER, two different birds
evidenced by exhibiting the plumage variation that juvenile Calidris
sandpipers can do. The brighter one, along with the godwits, can be seen at
my web site http://www.stevewalternature.com/ . An AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVER
put in a brief appearance on the south end in early afternoon. Not sure who
to credit that to - I just saw the picture sent via smart phone. Also seen
today (not all by me - I'm not that good a birder) were 2 Western Willets,
Red Knot, Ruddy Turnstone, Dunlin, Long-billed Dowitcher, Pectoral, 2
Western, several White-rumped, and several Stilt Sandpipers. Also Lesser
Yellowlegs - do I need to highlight this? The continued scarcity of this
former staple of the East Pond is one sore spot on this otherwise bright
day. 2 ROYAL TERNS, I think previously reported, also put in an appearance.

 

Steve Walter

Bayside, NY

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[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Active Day

2014-08-31 Thread Steve Walter 
For a day, at least, I can put aside discussion of what's changed and what's
wrong on the East Pond. Today was the best day I've seen in a good while,
both for number and variety of shorebirds. Simultaneous single reports from
both north and south ends eventually turned into 2 HUDSONIAN GODWITS side by
side. Also available at both ends was BAIRD'S SANDPIPER, two different birds
evidenced by exhibiting the plumage variation that juvenile Calidris
sandpipers can do. The brighter one, along with the godwits, can be seen at
my web site http://www.stevewalternature.com/ . An AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVER
put in a brief appearance on the south end in early afternoon. Not sure who
to credit that to - I just saw the picture sent via smart phone. Also seen
today (not all by me - I'm not that good a birder) were 2 Western Willets,
Red Knot, Ruddy Turnstone, Dunlin, Long-billed Dowitcher, Pectoral, 2
Western, several White-rumped, and several Stilt Sandpipers. Also Lesser
Yellowlegs - do I need to highlight this? The continued scarcity of this
former staple of the East Pond is one sore spot on this otherwise bright
day. 2 ROYAL TERNS, I think previously reported, also put in an appearance.

 

Steve Walter

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[nysbirds-l] Baird's, Golden++{Riverhead}

2014-08-31 Thread Gail Benson 
Currently there are single Baird's Sandpiper, American Golden Plover and
Pectoral Sandpiper with other shorebirds off the west side of route 105
south of Sound Avenue in Riverhead.   Andrew Baksh, Tom Burke and Gail
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RE: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Hudsonian Godwit: yes

2014-08-31 Thread Steve Walter 
Golden Plover just found at south end, where a Baird's has been.

Steve Walter


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 Date:08/31/2014  11:29 AM  (GMT-05:00) 
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Subject: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Hudsonian Godwit: yes 
Sunday 11:20am
One flew into the north end of the east pond across from the island. Several 
observers. 


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[nysbirds-l] Marbled godwit at Mecox

2014-08-31 Thread AA Fawkes 
A marbled godwit is currently feeding at mecox flats, LI.

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[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Hudsonian Godwit: yes

2014-08-31 Thread Karen Fung 
Sunday 11:20am
One flew into the north end of the east pond across from the island. Several 
observers. 


Karen Fung
NYC


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[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Eider

2014-08-31 Thread Dennis Hrehowsik 
Brooklyn King Eider refound at east end of plum beach by Kristin Costello. Bird 
is five feet from shore now.

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[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Eider

2014-08-31 Thread Dennis Hrehowsik 
Brooklyn King Eider refound at east end of plum beach by Kristin Costello. Bird 
is five feet from shore now.

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[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Hudsonian Godwit: yes

2014-08-31 Thread Karen Fung 
Sunday 11:20am
One flew into the north end of the east pond across from the island. Several 
observers. 


Karen Fung
NYC


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[nysbirds-l] Marbled godwit at Mecox

2014-08-31 Thread AA Fawkes 
A marbled godwit is currently feeding at mecox flats, LI.

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RE: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Hudsonian Godwit: yes

2014-08-31 Thread Steve Walter 
Golden Plover just found at south end, where a Baird's has been.

Steve Walter


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div Original message /divdivFrom: Karen Fung 
easternblueb...@gmail.com /divdivDate:08/31/2014  11:29 AM  (GMT-05:00) 
/divdivTo: nysbirds-L@cornell.edu,eBirdsNYC ebirds...@yahoogroups.com 
/divdivSubject: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Hudsonian Godwit: yes /divdiv
/divSunday 11:20am
One flew into the north end of the east pond across from the island. Several 
observers. 


Karen Fung
NYC


Sent from my iPhone


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[nysbirds-l] Baird's, Golden++{Riverhead}

2014-08-31 Thread Gail Benson 
Currently there are single Baird's Sandpiper, American Golden Plover and
Pectoral Sandpiper with other shorebirds off the west side of route 105
south of Sound Avenue in Riverhead.   Andrew Baksh, Tom Burke and Gail
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[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Active Day

2014-08-31 Thread Steve Walter 
For a day, at least, I can put aside discussion of what's changed and what's
wrong on the East Pond. Today was the best day I've seen in a good while,
both for number and variety of shorebirds. Simultaneous single reports from
both north and south ends eventually turned into 2 HUDSONIAN GODWITS side by
side. Also available at both ends was BAIRD'S SANDPIPER, two different birds
evidenced by exhibiting the plumage variation that juvenile Calidris
sandpipers can do. The brighter one, along with the godwits, can be seen at
my web site http://www.stevewalternature.com/ . An AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVER
put in a brief appearance on the south end in early afternoon. Not sure who
to credit that to - I just saw the picture sent via smart phone. Also seen
today (not all by me - I'm not that good a birder) were 2 Western Willets,
Red Knot, Ruddy Turnstone, Dunlin, Long-billed Dowitcher, Pectoral, 2
Western, several White-rumped, and several Stilt Sandpipers. Also Lesser
Yellowlegs - do I need to highlight this? The continued scarcity of this
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day. 2 ROYAL TERNS, I think previously reported, also put in an appearance.

 

Steve Walter

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RE: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Active Day

2014-08-31 Thread Steve Walter 
Following up my previous post, I got around to looking at pictures of the
bird that some were identifying as a Long-billed Dowitcher. As luck would
have it, it walked between me and the first godwit. So I snapped off a few
pictures at close range. This is a gray, basic plumaged bird. But I was
troubled by how pale it was. Upon closer inspection, there is spotting in
the neck and breast, along with white fringing to the coverts. These would
appear to be characteristics of the hendersoni subspecies of Short-billed.
Certainly, an interesting bird to look for if you're out on the pond
tomorrow. Look south of Dead Man's Cove (or anywhere else dowitchers might
gather).

 

Steve 

 

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[mailto:bounce-117807270-8873...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Steve Walter
Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2014 7:37 PM
To: nysbirds-l
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Active Day

 

For a day, at least, I can put aside discussion of what's changed and what's
wrong on the East Pond. Today was the best day I've seen in a good while,
both for number and variety of shorebirds. Simultaneous single reports from
both north and south ends eventually turned into 2 HUDSONIAN GODWITS side by
side. Also available at both ends was BAIRD'S SANDPIPER, two different birds
evidenced by exhibiting the plumage variation that juvenile Calidris
sandpipers can do. The brighter one, along with the godwits, can be seen at
my web site http://www.stevewalternature.com/ . An AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVER
put in a brief appearance on the south end in early afternoon. Not sure who
to credit that to - I just saw the picture sent via smart phone. Also seen
today (not all by me - I'm not that good a birder) were 2 Western Willets,
Red Knot, Ruddy Turnstone, Dunlin, Long-billed Dowitcher, Pectoral, 2
Western, several White-rumped, and several Stilt Sandpipers. Also Lesser
Yellowlegs - do I need to highlight this? The continued scarcity of this
former staple of the East Pond is one sore spot on this otherwise bright
day. 2 ROYAL TERNS, I think previously reported, also put in an appearance.

 

Steve Walter

Bayside, NY

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