Re: [nysbirds-l] RFI - Avon Lake, Amityville

Mike, Here's the location of Avon Lake, Amityville on eBird's Hotspot Explorer: http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspots?hs=L3265581&yr=all&m= If you wish to merge your personal location with an existing hotspot here are the steps: — Sign into eBird.org — Go to "My eBird" & select "Manage My Locations"

[nysbirds-l] RFI

Where is Avon Lake? It's not identified on my Hagstroms. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http

[nysbirds-l] 27 Bald Eagles--Upper Delaware today

Today's Delaware-Otsego Audubon Soc. annual field trip to view wintering Bald Eagles in the upper Delaware River basin brought out over 50 participants who spotted 27 eagles along the East and West Branches of the Delaware and Cannonsville Reservoir in Delaware County. Waterways and the reservo

[nysbirds-l] Montauk Point 1/9/16

After a successful wild goose chase in Smithtown, I continued to have a great day out at Montauk Point. I crossed paths and teamed up with lots of birders throughout the day, and almost everyone had a spread of excellent sightings to share. My personal highlights included the stunning views of t

Re: [nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose Cutchogue

Gary Strauss called to report that the Barnacle Goose continues at the same location reported earlier. 風　Swift as the wind 林　Quiet as the forest 火　Conquer like the fire 山　Steady as the mountain Sun Tzu The Art of War > (\__/) > (= '.'=) > (") _ (")

[nysbirds-l] Montauk Ash-throated Flycatcher - no

Yesterday and today, birders on the NYC Audubon winter weekend trip to Montauk searched for the Ash-throated Flycatcher at Fort Hill Cemetery without success. A groundskeeper who was familiar with the bird said he last saw it 4 days ago. We did see a Peregrine Falcon fly over the cemetery this

[nysbirds-l] Dickcissel Southards Pond Park Yes

Continues at the tennis courts Mike & Lynne Scheibel Brookhaven Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http:/

[nysbirds-l] Great Egret and Osprey in Oceanside

Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside 9 Jan There were 4 GREAT EGRETS in the marsh adjacent to the parking lot this morning. The continuing OSPREY flew off just before I arrived. Sy Schiff -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/N

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park Lark Sparrow - yes

North end of main parking lot associating with juncos. -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Western Grebe Continues at Piermont Pier

The Western Grebe is currently being observed on the south side of the pier some distance out near some old pylons. Scope definitely preferred, but identifiable looks are possible with binoculars. Good viewing spots are near the boat house and from the cement pier. Good Birding, Jesse Sarge

[nysbirds-l] Glaucous Gull on Staten Island

Seth Wollney and I just had a nice adult Glaucous Gull off of Crooke's Point at Great Kills Park. Also had a male Black Scoter, 4 Snow Buntings and a flock of Bonaparte's Gulls. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www

[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose Cutchogue

On south side of Oregon Road east of Alvah's Lane in Cutchogue in flock of several thousand Canada Geese with single Snow and "Blue" Geese. Tom Burke and Gail Benson -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.N

[nysbirds-l] Point Lookout -- Lark Sparrow

Hi all, Yesterday, Trudy Battaly, Drew Panko, Nick Sly, Bobby Kurtz, Mary Beth Billerman and I had the continuing Lark Sparrow at the Fireman's Park at Point Lookout in Nassau County. It was foraging along the grass near the playground. Good birding, Shawn Billerman -- Shawn Billerman PhD Candi

[nysbirds-l] Linnaean Society of New York meeting 1/12

Hello all, This coming Tuesday the Linnaean Society of New York presents its first monthly meeting of 2016. Please join us in the Linder Theater on the first floor of the American Museum of Natural History (enter at West 77thStreet between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue). 6:00 pm – Micro-Pa

[nysbirds-l] Cackling Goose, Central Islip, Suffolk

Mike Rath and I in the middle of goose mania had a Cackling Goose in a Canada flock in the field just northeast of the Ducks Stadium by the court houses. Viewed from the sidewalk, gate to get into the field is locked. Distant photos obtained. Good luck if you go! Sent from my iPhone -- NYS

[nysbirds-l] Flushing Meadow Park sparrows

Just saw the Lark and Clay-colored sparrows plus 2 Pine warblers w/Junco flock, behind NY State Pavilion near Time Capsules. (Flushing Meadw Pk. Queens) -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirdi

[nysbirds-l] Yet another Lark Sparrow

Jones Beach, West End median, South side just after the turn-around. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) ht

[nysbirds-l] Long Island Ross's Geese

Apologies as I don't mean to jam the list up about the Ross's Geese but there is some confusion and I want to provide some helpful clarification. There are currently two Ross's Geese on Long Island's South Shore on either side of the Nassau/Suffolk border. The first known Ross's Goose is the Av

[nysbirds-l] Dowitchers on santapogue creek

Currently being seen, along with 2 greater yellowlegs. Very high tide. -- 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-arch

Re: [nysbirds-l] Ross's Goose, Avon Lake, Amityville (Yes)

Did someone see the Berner Middle School Massapequa goose take off? No longer here, thanks On Saturday, January 9, 2016, Derek Rogers wrote: > Thanks for the post, Anthony. > > I am still viewing the Ross's in Massapequa at Berner Junior High School. > I suspected the Massapequa bird was a seco

[nysbirds-l] Second ross goose

Currently being seen on street opposite 28 riverside with Canada geese. -- 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-arch

Re: [nysbirds-l] Ross's Goose, Avon Lake, Amityville (Yes)

Thanks for the post, Anthony. I am still viewing the Ross's in Massapequa at Berner Junior High School. I suspected the Massapequa bird was a second Ross's. The bird I'm viewing now is lacking the yellow stain as shown on the Avon bird. So we are dealing with two Ross's! Best, Derek Rogers S

[nysbirds-l] Ross's Goose, Avon Lake, Amityville (Yes)

On the lake at 10:10am. Sent from my iPhone -- 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.

[nysbirds-l] Ross's Goose - Massapequa (Nassau)

Ross's goose currently being viewed in the ball field at Berner Middle School in Massapequa. Field runs along the west side of Carman Mill Road, south of route 27A. Viewing with Pat Palladino. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Western Grebe @ Piermont Pier Continues

The Western Grebe continues this morning south of the Pier. Observed with Eric Miller, Bobby Veltri, Jeff Ritter, Karen Fung, Ken Chaya and Malcolm Morris. 風　Swift as the wind 林　Quiet as the forest 火　Conquer like the fire 山　Steady as the mountain Sun Tzu The Art of War > (\__/) > (= '.'=)

[nysbirds-l] Western Grebe yes

Lance Verderame and I are looking at the grebe. It is south of the Piermont pier, not very far away. It is high tide and the access road is flooded in one pace to a depth of ca.5 inches, so you may want to drive in or use boots in the next hour or so. Doug Futuyma Stony Brook NY Sent from my i

[nysbirds-l] Red headed woodpecker

Continues at Blydenburgh parking lot, entrance off of New Mill Road -- 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.

[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose, Smithtown - YES

Pink-footed Goose continues at Miller's Pond in Smithtown. Preening on the ice now, in view with multiple other birders. Off to Montauk! Cheers! -Tim H -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirdi