[nysbirds-l] NYS eBird Hotspots wiki - Updated for Mar/2015

2015-03-09 Thread Ben Cacace 
The wiki pages for NYS eBird hotspots have been updated for the month of
Mar/2015. These pages provide supplemental information and easy/direct
access to many eBird.org pages. These pages are aimed at providing
additional details for the hotspots covered.

The pages on the wiki cover each of the 62 counties. There are 15 counties
that have pages covering individual hotspots for a total of 207 pages for
741 hotspots. This is roughly 20% of the 3,800+ hotspots for all of New
York State.

The counties that have hotspots pages are highlighted in gold and green in
the alphabetical listing towards the bottom of the home page.

Updating the pages includes updating the species number on each the tables
for the hotspots, counties and for New York State. The color coding that
highlights each county and hotspot location is also updated. These colors
are based on those used on the eBird.org maps and range from gray to blue
to green to yellow to orange to red from lowest to highest # of species.

A new species has been added to the New York State totals (currently 465
spp.) but since this new state species is not a recent find it is not easy
to determine the species. I will track the NYS current species to easily
determine what is the next addition.

Here's the home page location. You can get to each of the counties through
a clickable map or an alphabetical list of counties. The NYC area is
grouped at the end of the list:

http://ebirding-nys.wikispaces.com/Birding+in+New+York

Here's the hotspot page for Sapsucker Woods, Tompkins County:

http://ebirding-nys.wikispaces.com/Sapsucker+Woods

Enjoy!
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Nassau Co parks

2015-03-09 Thread Deborah Martin 
Turns out I didn't have Brown Creeper so I added 2 today.  

> On Mar 9, 2015, at 2:00 PM, syschiff  wrote:
> 
> Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) went looking for early Spring 
> migrants this morning. First, the snow is still deep and it's very slick in 
> places making for difficult walking. The macadam paths are a mixed bag, clear 
> in some parks, partially open in others with black ice on them everywhere. Be 
> careful out there.   Furthermore, there ain't no migrants yet.
>  
> We started at Hempstead Lake SP, quickly noticed a BROWN CREEPER, tested the 
> terrain and left. The Cardinals and Carolina Wrens were singing. Nice start 
> for the season.
>  
> At Walker St., Massapequa Park, the parking lot is a mess of ice, mud and 
> ruts.  We walked north to the cattails and found the lingering ORANGE-CROWNED 
> WARBLER.  A COMMON GRACKLE high in a tree may be a migrant.
>  
> At Pittsburg, the pond, mostly free of ice held MALLARD, BLACK DUCK, 2 
> NORTHERN SHOVELER, RUDDY DUCK, male RING-NECKED DUCK,1 male and 5 female 
> COMMON MERGANSER and an AMERICAN COOT. South along the stream mid way to 
> Clark St. a male WOOD DUCK was feeding with a dozen Mallards.
>  
> Good to be out.  Sy
>  
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[nysbirds-l] Red-Necked Grebe - Purdys, Westchester cty

2015-03-09 Thread Ryan MacLean 
Just had extremely brief looks at a non-breeding plumage RED NECKED GREBE on 
Purdys Reservoir, viewed from the end of Deans Bridge Road in Purdys NY. 
Unfortunately the area of open water it was in was obscured by many trees and 
the bird vanished just as I attempted to digiscope it with my phone. This is 
the first time I've ever had one at this spot but considering the recent 
incursion I was suspecting one would show up.
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[nysbirds-l] Staten Island (Richmond Co.) Highlights

2015-03-09 Thread Mike Shanley 
Moravian Cemetery continues to host a nice selection of waterfowl today 
including the continuing BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (female), single Canvasback, 
Pintail (3), Common Mergansers (4), N. Shoveler, and Bufflehead. A Sapsucker 
and Merlin have also been seen on and off in the vicinity of the ponds.
At least one ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK continues at Great Kills Park along with a male 
"Grey-ghost" Northern Harrier putting in appearances. Howie Fischer reported 
Boat-tailed and Common Grackles today from Great Kills Park, and a single 
Oystercatcher was reported to eBird from Saturday. 
A TUNDRA SWAN put in a quick appearance at Great Kills Park on Saturday 
afternoon, first found by our young local birder Anthony C. After twitching it 
Saturday, I spent a few hours on Sunday trying to relocate again for others 
without luck.
At least three ICELAND GULLS and a LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL continue between 
Arden. Ave and Wolfe's Pond Park, along with a few Northern Gannet far offshore 
over Raritan Bay.
Just a quick side note. This was an exceptional winter for Red-shouldered Hawk 
on Staten Island. Multiple individuals wintered throughout the south shore. I 
can remember only one other winter where this many "Shoulders" were seen, and 
they were mostly juvenile birds. This year brought both juveniles and adults!

Ok, now bring on migration! 
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[nysbirds-l] Black Vulture

2015-03-09 Thread Orhan Birol 
There was a Black Vulture hovering around the High School in Greenport off
RT 25
at 2:05 PM.
Orhan Birol
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[nysbirds-l] Nassau Co parks

2015-03-09 Thread syschiff 
Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) went looking for early Spring 
migrants this morning. First, the snow is still deep and it's very slick in 
places making for difficult walking. The macadam paths are a mixed bag, clear 
in some parks, partially open in others with black ice on them everywhere. Be 
careful out there.   Furthermore, there ain't no migrants yet. 

We started at Hempstead Lake SP, quickly noticed a BROWN CREEPER, tested the 
terrain and left. The Cardinals and Carolina Wrens were singing. Nice start for 
the season.

At Walker St., Massapequa Park, the parking lot is a mess of ice, mud and ruts. 
 We walked north to the cattails and found the lingering ORANGE-CROWNED 
WARBLER.  A COMMON GRACKLE high in a tree may be a migrant.

At Pittsburg, the pond, mostly free of ice held MALLARD, BLACK DUCK, 2 NORTHERN 
SHOVELER, RUDDY DUCK, male RING-NECKED DUCK,1 male and 5 female COMMON 
MERGANSER and an AMERICAN COOT. South along the stream mid way to Clark St. a 
male WOOD DUCK was feeding with a dozen Mallards.

Good to be out.  Sy

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[nysbirds-l] Edith read / croton Point / black rock

2015-03-09 Thread Larry Trachtenberg 
A few Westchester stops held some good birds on Sunday.  At Edith Read Scaup 
(Large rafts),  American wigeon, common loon (did not see any grebes), old 
squaw, red breasted mergs, and on one of the small rock islands, six or so 
shorebirds Dunlin (almost positive pretty far out), both sharpie and Cooper's 
hawks, and red winged blackbirds and grackles were signs of spring, then at 
croton boat ramp M+F canvasback five feet from shoreline, ruddy duck, 4 redhead 
duck (continuing), a great horned owl seen in the Park and a screech at 
Blackrock; also there my first of year wood ducks (12+), some coot, goldeneye 
(3 drake), ring necked duck, hooded and common mergansers, and best were a 
squawking pileated WP flying through, an adult bald eagle bathing in the croton 
river in the afternoon sun (where were the photographers), and especially 
getting in some birding w Kyle "beast" Bardwell. Finally there are still plenty 
of Eagles around the Hudson. While visiting a friend at Skyview Rehab Center on 
Rte. 9A in Croton which has spectacular river views (so it's the place to stay 
for birders in need of re-hab services) -- in the hour I was there we had at 
least 6 BE, 6 TV, 2 BV, 2 Red tails, 1 raven and then brief glimpse of what 
could have been the golden eagle that's been seen in the area -- many birders 
in the room but we were trying to visit with our friend and keep our eyes off 
the river -- no really. 

L. Trachtenberg
Ossining

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[nysbirds-l] Syracuse RBA

2015-03-09 Thread Joseph Brin 
RBA *  New York*  Syracuse* March 09, 2015*  NYSY  03. 09. 15 Hotline: Syracuse 
Rare bird AlertDates(s):March 02, 2015 - March 09, 2015to report by e-mail: 
brinjoseph AT yahoo.comcovering upstate NY counties: Cayuga, Montezuma National 
Wildlife Refugeand Montezuma Wetlands Complex (MWC) (just outside Cayuga 
County),Onondaga, Oswego, Lewis, Jefferson, Oneida, Herkimer,  Madison & 
Cortlandcompiled: March 09 AT 9:00 a.m. (DST)compiler: Joseph BrinOnondaga 
Audubon Homepage: www.onondagaaudubon.org  #433 Monday March 09, 2015 
Greetings. This is the Syracuse Area Rare Bird Alert for the week of March 02, 
2014 Highlights:---
RED-NECKED GREBETRUMPETER SWANHARLEQUIN DUCKBARROW’S GOLDENEYEMERLINICELAND 
GULLGLAUCOUS GULLSNOWY OWLHERMIT THRUSHEVENING GROSBEAK

Montezuma National Wildlife Complex (MNWC) and Montezuma Wetlands Complex 
(MWC)
     2/7: A MERLIN was seen from the west side overlook of the main Pool on 
Rt.89.

Oswego County
     2/3: 5 EVENING GROSBEAKS were seen at a private residence five miles north 
of Cleveland. Up to 2 female BARROW’S GOLDENEYES remain in the Oswego River at 
Phoenix. they were reported throughout the week. 2 male CANVASBACKS were seen 
also.     2/7: A RED-NECKED GREBE was seen in the river at Phoenix. A GLAUCOUS 
and ICELAND GULL were seen on Oneida Lake in Brewerton. A male HARLEQUIN DUCK 
was found in the Oswego River near Lock 7 in Oswego.     2/8: The HARLEQUIN 
DUCK was relocated and seen by many happy birders. A SAW-WHET OWL was heard at 
Selkirk State Park.

Onondaga County
     2/3: An ICELAND GULL was seen in the Inner Harbor near Carousel Mall. 2 
TRUMPETER SWANS remain in the Seneca River below the dam in Baldwinsville. They 
were reported throughout the week.     2/4: A HERMIT THRUSH continues to 
overwinter at the Carpenter’s Brook Fish Hatchery near Elbridge.     2/6: A 
SNOWY OWL is still being seen at Hancock Airport.

Oneida County
     2/4: A female HARLEQUIN DUCK was again found below the dam at Delta Lake 
and was reported as recently as yesterday.

Jefferson County
     2/4: A SNOWY OWL was seen on Rt.11 north of Evan’s Mills.
    
 --  end report


Joseph BrinRegion 5


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[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Bird Club Evening Presentation

2015-03-09 Thread Dennis Hrehowsik 
Don't forget to join the Brooklyn Bird Club Tuesday, March10th, 7:00 PM for:

Iceland: Land of Fire, Ice and BIRDS!

Presenter: Sandra Paci

Location: Brooklyn Public Library Central Branch
at Grand Army Plaza

http://www.brooklynbirdclub.org/meetings.htm

Dennis Hrehowsik

Brooklyn

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[nysbirds-l] Edith read / croton Point / black rock

2015-03-09 Thread Larry Trachtenberg 
A few Westchester stops held some good birds on Sunday.  At Edith Read Scaup 
(Large rafts),  American wigeon, common loon (did not see any grebes), old 
squaw, red breasted mergs, and on one of the small rock islands, six or so 
shorebirds Dunlin (almost positive pretty far out), both sharpie and Cooper's 
hawks, and red winged blackbirds and grackles were signs of spring, then at 
croton boat ramp M+F canvasback five feet from shoreline, ruddy duck, 4 redhead 
duck (continuing), a great horned owl seen in the Park and a screech at 
Blackrock; also there my first of year wood ducks (12+), some coot, goldeneye 
(3 drake), ring necked duck, hooded and common mergansers, and best were a 
squawking pileated WP flying through, an adult bald eagle bathing in the croton 
river in the afternoon sun (where were the photographers), and especially 
getting in some birding w Kyle beast Bardwell. Finally there are still plenty 
of Eagles around the Hudson. While visiting a friend at Skyview Rehab Center on 
Rte. 9A in Croton which has spectacular river views (so it's the place to stay 
for birders in need of re-hab services) -- in the hour I was there we had at 
least 6 BE, 6 TV, 2 BV, 2 Red tails, 1 raven and then brief glimpse of what 
could have been the golden eagle that's been seen in the area -- many birders 
in the room but we were trying to visit with our friend and keep our eyes off 
the river -- no really. 

L. Trachtenberg
Ossining

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[nysbirds-l] Nassau Co parks

2015-03-09 Thread syschiff 
Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) went looking for early Spring 
migrants this morning. First, the snow is still deep and it's very slick in 
places making for difficult walking. The macadam paths are a mixed bag, clear 
in some parks, partially open in others with black ice on them everywhere. Be 
careful out there.   Furthermore, there ain't no migrants yet. 

We started at Hempstead Lake SP, quickly noticed a BROWN CREEPER, tested the 
terrain and left. The Cardinals and Carolina Wrens were singing. Nice start for 
the season.

At Walker St., Massapequa Park, the parking lot is a mess of ice, mud and ruts. 
 We walked north to the cattails and found the lingering ORANGE-CROWNED 
WARBLER.  A COMMON GRACKLE high in a tree may be a migrant.

At Pittsburg, the pond, mostly free of ice held MALLARD, BLACK DUCK, 2 NORTHERN 
SHOVELER, RUDDY DUCK, male RING-NECKED DUCK,1 male and 5 female COMMON 
MERGANSER and an AMERICAN COOT. South along the stream mid way to Clark St. a 
male WOOD DUCK was feeding with a dozen Mallards.

Good to be out.  Sy

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[nysbirds-l] Black Vulture

2015-03-09 Thread Orhan Birol 
There was a Black Vulture hovering around the High School in Greenport off
RT 25
at 2:05 PM.
Orhan Birol
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[nysbirds-l] Staten Island (Richmond Co.) Highlights

2015-03-09 Thread Mike Shanley 
Moravian Cemetery continues to host a nice selection of waterfowl today 
including the continuing BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (female), single Canvasback, 
Pintail (3), Common Mergansers (4), N. Shoveler, and Bufflehead. A Sapsucker 
and Merlin have also been seen on and off in the vicinity of the ponds.
At least one ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK continues at Great Kills Park along with a male 
Grey-ghost Northern Harrier putting in appearances. Howie Fischer reported 
Boat-tailed and Common Grackles today from Great Kills Park, and a single 
Oystercatcher was reported to eBird from Saturday. 
A TUNDRA SWAN put in a quick appearance at Great Kills Park on Saturday 
afternoon, first found by our young local birder Anthony C. After twitching it 
Saturday, I spent a few hours on Sunday trying to relocate again for others 
without luck.
At least three ICELAND GULLS and a LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL continue between 
Arden. Ave and Wolfe's Pond Park, along with a few Northern Gannet far offshore 
over Raritan Bay.
Just a quick side note. This was an exceptional winter for Red-shouldered Hawk 
on Staten Island. Multiple individuals wintered throughout the south shore. I 
can remember only one other winter where this many Shoulders were seen, and 
they were mostly juvenile birds. This year brought both juveniles and adults!

Ok, now bring on migration! 
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[nysbirds-l] Red-Necked Grebe - Purdys, Westchester cty

2015-03-09 Thread Ryan MacLean 
Just had extremely brief looks at a non-breeding plumage RED NECKED GREBE on 
Purdys Reservoir, viewed from the end of Deans Bridge Road in Purdys NY. 
Unfortunately the area of open water it was in was obscured by many trees and 
the bird vanished just as I attempted to digiscope it with my phone. This is 
the first time I've ever had one at this spot but considering the recent 
incursion I was suspecting one would show up.
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Nassau Co parks

2015-03-09 Thread Deborah Martin 
Turns out I didn't have Brown Creeper so I added 2 today.  

 On Mar 9, 2015, at 2:00 PM, syschiff icte...@optonline.net wrote:
 
 Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) went looking for early Spring 
 migrants this morning. First, the snow is still deep and it's very slick in 
 places making for difficult walking. The macadam paths are a mixed bag, clear 
 in some parks, partially open in others with black ice on them everywhere. Be 
 careful out there.   Furthermore, there ain't no migrants yet.
  
 We started at Hempstead Lake SP, quickly noticed a BROWN CREEPER, tested the 
 terrain and left. The Cardinals and Carolina Wrens were singing. Nice start 
 for the season.
  
 At Walker St., Massapequa Park, the parking lot is a mess of ice, mud and 
 ruts.  We walked north to the cattails and found the lingering ORANGE-CROWNED 
 WARBLER.  A COMMON GRACKLE high in a tree may be a migrant.
  
 At Pittsburg, the pond, mostly free of ice held MALLARD, BLACK DUCK, 2 
 NORTHERN SHOVELER, RUDDY DUCK, male RING-NECKED DUCK,1 male and 5 female 
 COMMON MERGANSER and an AMERICAN COOT. South along the stream mid way to 
 Clark St. a male WOOD DUCK was feeding with a dozen Mallards.
  
 Good to be out.  Sy
  
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[nysbirds-l] NYS eBird Hotspots wiki - Updated for Mar/2015

2015-03-09 Thread Ben Cacace 
The wiki pages for NYS eBird hotspots have been updated for the month of
Mar/2015. These pages provide supplemental information and easy/direct
access to many eBird.org pages. These pages are aimed at providing
additional details for the hotspots covered.

The pages on the wiki cover each of the 62 counties. There are 15 counties
that have pages covering individual hotspots for a total of 207 pages for
741 hotspots. This is roughly 20% of the 3,800+ hotspots for all of New
York State.

The counties that have hotspots pages are highlighted in gold and green in
the alphabetical listing towards the bottom of the home page.

Updating the pages includes updating the species number on each the tables
for the hotspots, counties and for New York State. The color coding that
highlights each county and hotspot location is also updated. These colors
are based on those used on the eBird.org maps and range from gray to blue
to green to yellow to orange to red from lowest to highest # of species.

A new species has been added to the New York State totals (currently 465
spp.) but since this new state species is not a recent find it is not easy
to determine the species. I will track the NYS current species to easily
determine what is the next addition.

Here's the home page location. You can get to each of the counties through
a clickable map or an alphabetical list of counties. The NYC area is
grouped at the end of the list:

http://ebirding-nys.wikispaces.com/Birding+in+New+York

Here's the hotspot page for Sapsucker Woods, Tompkins County:

http://ebirding-nys.wikispaces.com/Sapsucker+Woods

Enjoy!
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Ben Cacace
Manhattan, NYC
Wiki for NYS eBird Hotspots
http://ebirding-nys.wikispaces.com/Birding+in+New+York
Facebook Discussion for NYS eBird Hotspots
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NYeBirdHotspots/

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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/

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