[nysbirds-l] Common Ravens- Sunken Meadow SP/Eurasian Wigeon Centerport(Suffolk County)

2015-12-14 Thread Vinny Pellegrino
A pair of Common Ravens have been frequenting the eastern end of Sunken Meadow State Park lately. Normally the pair is very vocal making them quite conspicuous. Also seen yesterday during my three hours at the park included the following. White-winged Scoters- 34 Long-tailed Ducks- 25 Bufflehe

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Lark Sparrow plus

2015-12-14 Thread Ryan MacLean
I along with several other people had great looks at the Lark Sparrow at Croton Point today between 2-3 PM. The bird does tend to wander around the area at the bottom of the nature center driveway but with some quiet persistence it usually comes back to the area, often in the company of House Sp

[nysbirds-l] Lark sparrow Croton Point YESr

2015-12-14 Thread Kenton Gomez
Just re-found 50 yards left of the willow if looking from parking lot. With several house sparrows. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfig

[nysbirds-l] FW: Queens County Bird Club - Upcoming Meeting - Wed. 12/16 - Susan Elbin presents "Harbor Herons"

2015-12-14 Thread Nancy Tognan
The Queens County Bird Club will be meeting at the Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd Douglaston, NY 11362 >Map of location< at 8:00 pm on Wednesday, December 16, 2015. Free admission. Refreshments served. Public transportation users: Meeting

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Lark Sparrow continues

2015-12-14 Thread Gail Benson
The Lark Sparrow continues to work a wide circle around the same area as first reported this morning. (Road up to nature center near Willow. Both sides of road.) -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.Nort

[nysbirds-l] Snow Goose- County Location

2015-12-14 Thread Sean Camillieri
The reservoir is in Westchester County... Sean -- 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@corne

Re: [nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck, Lake Capri, West Islip

2015-12-14 Thread Michael Zito
Bird not seen as of 15 minutes ago, only had one lesser scaup on the lake. Checked nearby Hawleys Lake, not there either. Mike Z Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 13, 2015, at 6:18 PM, Shaibal Mitra wrote: > > Hi all, > > Having seen a hybrid Tufted x scaup on this very pond, we studied this bir

[nysbirds-l] Snow Goose- Cross River Reservoir

2015-12-14 Thread Sean Camillieri
A Snow Goose has just landed in Cross River Reservoir as of 10:50. It's in the vicinity of the western most island in line with the boat ramp along Rt 35. Scope required for optimal viewing. Sean Camillieri -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.North

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point - LASP, Yes!

2015-12-14 Thread Matthew Fuirst
The croton point lark sparrow is still present at Croton Point Park. Larry's directions were spot on. Bird was found in the largest patch of bushes on the left side of the road up to the nature center after the willow. Great looks and was pretty stationary for a while. Good luck! Best, Matt Fui

[nysbirds-l] NYC Audubon Lecture - Tuesday Dec. 15

2015-12-14 Thread Lynne Hertzog
Please join us - *BEYOND WORDS: WHAT ANIMALS THINK AND FEEL* *A Free Lecture by Carl Safina, PhD* *Tuesday, December 15, 6:30pm* *Central Park Zoo 4-D Theater* *Please Note: Capacity at the Central Park 4-D Theater is limited to 75. Doors open at 6:15pm; please plan to arrive early.* Join NYC

[nysbirds-l] Lark sparrow present now

2015-12-14 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
Croton point on road up to Nature center just past willow on left side of road. In and out of bushes also to left. Good luck if you go. Certainly a Westchester first for me L trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME htt