Re: [nysbirds-l] Harlequin Duck on Staten Island

[Mike Shanley]

The HARLEQUIN DUCK was still present around 450pm this afternoon. It had moved 
a bit from its initial location, and was seen from the overlook that goes under 
VN bridge at Ft. Wadsworth. Bird was between shoreline and bridge pylon.
-Mike Shanley  
 

  From: Isaac Grant 
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 Sent: Monday, January 18, 2016 4:17 PM
 Subject: [nysbirds-l] Harlequin Duck on Staten Island
   
Just had a female Harlequin swimming at the base of Fort Wadsworth. Only 
visible from the bluffs of Von Briesen Park and looking down onto fort and 
pilings. Last seen swimming towards the bridge and around side of fort. This is 
a small park at the corner of school road and Bay Street. 

Isaac Grant
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[nysbirds-l] Queens County Bird Club - Upcoming Meeting - Wed. 01/20 - Paulo Boute presents "Bird Life in Brazil"

[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 location is one mile from Bayside LIRR
station; you can either walk, take Q12 bus, or use car service located at
station.

Paulo Boute will present "Bird Life in Brazil".  

 

Paulo was born on a ranch near Iguassu Falls, and from a very early age he
has literally been in touch with Brazilian birds; his older brother
collected birds and very often he had the chance to hold them in his own
hands! At the age of 17, Paulo moved to the state of Mato Grosso, where he
started working as a tour guide in the Pantanal. He was one of the first and
now is the most experienced guide working in this unique habitat, with more
than a thousand trips to the Pantanal. His Brazilian life list is 1260
birds.

 

Paulo has inspired and supported others to follow in his tracks and is very
proud of having dedicated his life to preserving the birds in Brazil and
educating others in their beauty. When he is not guiding - either in the
Pantanal, Amazon/Atlantic Forest or in the Brazilian Northeast - he is
teaching birdwatching and presenting lectures both abroad and in-country.
Check out his website at   
www.boute-expeditions.com 

 

Nancy Tognan 

nancy.tog...@gmail.com   
Vice President, Queens County Bird Club 


See http://www.qcbirdclub.org/ for more information on trips, speakers, and
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See our 'Birding Maps & Locations' page for directions to and info about
many local birding hotspots

* QCBC is a tax exempt, charitable organization {501c3}.  *

 


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[nysbirds-l] Harlequin Duck on Staten Island

[Isaac Grant]

Just had a female Harlequin swimming at the base of Fort Wadsworth. Only 
visible from the bluffs of Von Briesen Park and looking down onto fort and 
pilings. Last seen swimming towards the bridge and around side of fort. This is 
a small park at the corner of school road and Bay Street. 

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Ross's, Cackling, and White-fronted Geese at Belmont Lake

[Derek Rogers]

Glad to hear these geese are still around! As Tim and Doug speculate this is 
indeed the non-stained Ross’s that was found in Massapequa on 1/9. This bird, 
along with the two White fronts, have been ranging as far north as the LIE 
along Pinelawn Avenue. As Shai Mitra mentioned in his post from 1/14, I had by 
chance intercepted the Ross’s Goose in Melville shortly after he and Pat 
Lindsay viewed the bird, and two White-fronts, on Belmont Lake. The bird’s 
gleaming white body was hard to miss as they were feeding in a small, grassy 
depression right along the west side of Pinelawn Avenue just south of the Long 
Island Expressway on the grounds of Este Lauder. This is pretty much across the 
street from West Hollow Middle School where I had viewed the Ross’s the 
previous evening. 

Of course, I had to turn around and grab some photos as this was a good 
opportunity to try and definitively confirm whether or not we were dealing with 
a third Ross’s Goose. As initially suspected, I can now say with certainty that 
this is the goose that I had on 1/9 in Massapequa which is now associating with 
the larger “Belmont flock". While viewing and photographing the Ross’s both 
Greater White-fronted Geese landed in right next to me! Always amazed how geese 
adjust their behavior in more urban settings. Attached are links from both of 
my eBird checklists containing helpful comparison images of the Ross’s Goose on 
both dates (9 Jan & 14 Jan). I was really lucky to get enough detailed images 
to allow for individual study and a close look at the skin wrinkles at the bill 
base of the upper mandible show an identical pattern:

http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S26805983 
 - Massapequa, 9 Jan

http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S26892885 
 - Melville, 14 Jan

These geese seem to shift roosting/feeding locations and it would be worth 
continually checking Belmont Lake (as seen today), Elda Lake and associated 
feeding areas north to the LIE in Melville. Colonial Springs Golf Course is 
also a good roost/feeding site but unfortunately has been strictly off limits 
for birding. I have not been seeing large flocks at St. Charles Cemetery but 
regardless this place always warrants attention. 

As far as the initial Avon Lake Ross’s, as far I can tell this bird was last 
seen and photographed by Sean Sime and Joe DiCostanzo on Unqua Lake on 1/12. 
Here is a link to their checklist with a helpful image taken by Sean:

http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S26868489

*In this photo you can just make out some of the yellow staining along the 
sides (harder to see when the bird is roosting on water) as well as the wart at 
the base of the birds upper mandible. Features that are absent in the 
previously mentioned Ross’s. 

Best,

Derek Rogers
Sayville





> On Jan 18, 2016, at 11:28 AM, Tim Healy  wrote:
> 
> I was on the road when I got Doug's report from Belmont, so I decided to hit 
> the lake first instead of last. I found the Ross's Goose straightaway, 
> gleaming among the Canadas. Doug and I are in agreement that this appears to 
> be the recently-seen "clean" individual without any staining on the sides. 
> The Cackling Goose took a bit more effort, but after one-and-a-half loops of 
> the trail I was able to locate it near the hidden cove. It stood out clearly 
> on all subsequent sweeps, and I had it and the Ross's in the same binocular 
> field twice. I scanned a bit more, picking up additional waterfowl including 
> Wood Ducks, Pintail, PB Grebes, and Ring-necked Ducks. Also present was my 
> first-of-year kingfisher. As I was turning to leave, I heard Greater 
> White-fronted Geese calling. A pair took off from a well-hidden spot along 
> the shoreline and flew north by themselves. Hopefully they return soon. 
> Thanks again to Doug for the timely report!
> 
> Cheers!
> -Tim H
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Re: [nysbirds-l] 2015 Photos

[Nancy Shamban]

Thank you.  they are wonderful.

On Mon, Jan 18, 2016 at 12:05 PM, Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter <
dannapot...@roadrunner.com> wrote:

> Hi everyone,
>
>
>
> This past March, I bought a DSLR camera (Canon 7D Mark II with a Canon EOS
> 100-400 zoom lens). I finally was able to capture some of the great images
> that I was lucky enough to witness. I have put my best photos of 2015 in an
> album on Flickr. Most of the images are of birds, including some rarities,
> but there are some insect and amphibian shots as well. Almost all were
> taken in New York or Ontario. I hope you enjoy them.
>
>
>
> This should be the direct link to the album, simply entitled “2015”:
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/albums/72157661354472163
>
>
>
> If that doesn’t work, go to my Photostream:
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/
>
> Then, click on “Albums”, then on “2015”.
>
>
>
> Good birding!
>
> Willie
>
> -
>
> Willie D'Anna
>
> Betsy Potter
>
> Wilson, NY
>
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>
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[nysbirds-l] Dickcissel - Southards Pond - Yes

[Michael Zito]

The dickcissel continues at Southards pond in Babylon, Suffolk County.  By the 
tennis courts.   Seen with Michele Z.

Mike Z. 

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[nysbirds-l] 2015 Photos

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

Hi everyone,

 

This past March, I bought a DSLR camera (Canon 7D Mark II with a Canon EOS
100-400 zoom lens). I finally was able to capture some of the great images
that I was lucky enough to witness. I have put my best photos of 2015 in an
album on Flickr. Most of the images are of birds, including some rarities,
but there are some insect and amphibian shots as well. Almost all were taken
in New York or Ontario. I hope you enjoy them.

 

This should be the direct link to the album, simply entitled "2015":

https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/albums/72157661354472163

 

If that doesn't work, go to my Photostream:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/

Then, click on "Albums", then on "2015".

 

Good birding!

Willie

-

Willie D'Anna

Betsy Potter

Wilson, NY

dannapotterATroadrunner.com

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Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/

 

 

 


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[nysbirds-l] Ross's, Cackling, and White-fronted Geese at Belmont Lake

[Tim Healy]

I was on the road when I got Doug's report from Belmont, so I decided to hit 
the lake first instead of last. I found the Ross's Goose straightaway, gleaming 
among the Canadas. Doug and I are in agreement that this appears to be the 
recently-seen "clean" individual without any staining on the sides. The 
Cackling Goose took a bit more effort, but after one-and-a-half loops of the 
trail I was able to locate it near the hidden cove. It stood out clearly on all 
subsequent sweeps, and I had it and the Ross's in the same binocular field 
twice. I scanned a bit more, picking up additional waterfowl including Wood 
Ducks, Pintail, PB Grebes, and Ring-necked Ducks. Also present was my 
first-of-year kingfisher. As I was turning to leave, I heard Greater 
White-fronted Geese calling. A pair took off from a well-hidden spot along the 
shoreline and flew north by themselves. Hopefully they return soon. Thanks 
again to Doug for the timely report!

Cheers!
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Lark Sparrow, yes

[Chyxgrl]

Lark sparrow still present at below location. Observed with Mike Z at 11am

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 17, 2016, at 12:57 PM, Robert Taylor  wrote:
> 
> Continuing bird present on outer turnaround, west end.  Lots of Brant and a 
> handful of Black Bellied Plover at the Coast Guard Station.  
> 
> Good winter birding,
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[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Central Park, Reservoir: Iceland gull

[Anders Peltomaa]

A young Iceland gull is on the Reservoir in Central Park, NYC near the
North pump house.
Photo in a tweet from Kevin.

https://twitter.com/BirdCentralPark/status/689106466649804800

The 2 Snow geese are also continuing on the Reservoir


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[nysbirds-l] Dickcissel & Montauk Gulls

[redknot]

On a wide ranging day of birding yesterday I visited Southard Town Park for the 
Dickcissel which obliged by sitting on the fencing around the tennis courts. I 
then headed to Montauk and along the east jetty to Montauk Harbor had both the 
Glaucous and Iceland gull. Also had remarkably close-up views of two grey seals 
in the harbor, adjacent to the inlet, rubbing and biting each other (courtship 
or mating behavior?).   At the Point I could not relocate the King eider seen 
the week before but I have no doubt it was among the very large Common eider - 
scoter flocks. 

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[nysbirds-l] Belmont Lake geese (Suffolk)

[d Futuyma]

A Ross's Goose and a Cackling Goose are on the lake (9:00). No Greater 
White-fronted visible in repeated checks over the last hour. 
Doug Futuyma

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[nysbirds-l] Dickcissel & Montauk Gulls

[redknot]

On a wide ranging day of birding yesterday I visited Southard Town Park for the 
Dickcissel which obliged by sitting on the fencing around the tennis courts. I 
then headed to Montauk and along the east jetty to Montauk Harbor had both the 
Glaucous and Iceland gull. Also had remarkably close-up views of two grey seals 
in the harbor, adjacent to the inlet, rubbing and biting each other (courtship 
or mating behavior?).   At the Point I could not relocate the King eider seen 
the week before but I have no doubt it was among the very large Common eider - 
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[nysbirds-l] Belmont Lake geese (Suffolk)

[d Futuyma]

A Ross's Goose and a Cackling Goose are on the lake (9:00). No Greater 
White-fronted visible in repeated checks over the last hour. 
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[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Central Park, Reservoir: Iceland gull

[Anders Peltomaa]

A young Iceland gull is on the Reservoir in Central Park, NYC near the
North pump house.
Photo in a tweet from Kevin.

https://twitter.com/BirdCentralPark/status/689106466649804800

The 2 Snow geese are also continuing on the Reservoir


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[nysbirds-l] Dickcissel - Southards Pond - Yes

[Michael Zito]

The dickcissel continues at Southards pond in Babylon, Suffolk County.  By the 
tennis courts.   Seen with Michele Z.

Mike Z. 

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Ross's, Cackling, and White-fronted Geese at Belmont Lake

[Derek Rogers]

Glad to hear these geese are still around! As Tim and Doug speculate this is 
indeed the non-stained Ross’s that was found in Massapequa on 1/9. This bird, 
along with the two White fronts, have been ranging as far north as the LIE 
along Pinelawn Avenue. As Shai Mitra mentioned in his post from 1/14, I had by 
chance intercepted the Ross’s Goose in Melville shortly after he and Pat 
Lindsay viewed the bird, and two White-fronts, on Belmont Lake. The bird’s 
gleaming white body was hard to miss as they were feeding in a small, grassy 
depression right along the west side of Pinelawn Avenue just south of the Long 
Island Expressway on the grounds of Este Lauder. This is pretty much across the 
street from West Hollow Middle School where I had viewed the Ross’s the 
previous evening. 

Of course, I had to turn around and grab some photos as this was a good 
opportunity to try and definitively confirm whether or not we were dealing with 
a third Ross’s Goose. As initially suspected, I can now say with certainty that 
this is the goose that I had on 1/9 in Massapequa which is now associating with 
the larger “Belmont flock". While viewing and photographing the Ross’s both 
Greater White-fronted Geese landed in right next to me! Always amazed how geese 
adjust their behavior in more urban settings. Attached are links from both of 
my eBird checklists containing helpful comparison images of the Ross’s Goose on 
both dates (9 Jan & 14 Jan). I was really lucky to get enough detailed images 
to allow for individual study and a close look at the skin wrinkles at the bill 
base of the upper mandible show an identical pattern:

http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S26805983 
 - Massapequa, 9 Jan

http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S26892885 
 - Melville, 14 Jan

These geese seem to shift roosting/feeding locations and it would be worth 
continually checking Belmont Lake (as seen today), Elda Lake and associated 
feeding areas north to the LIE in Melville. Colonial Springs Golf Course is 
also a good roost/feeding site but unfortunately has been strictly off limits 
for birding. I have not been seeing large flocks at St. Charles Cemetery but 
regardless this place always warrants attention. 

As far as the initial Avon Lake Ross’s, as far I can tell this bird was last 
seen and photographed by Sean Sime and Joe DiCostanzo on Unqua Lake on 1/12. 
Here is a link to their checklist with a helpful image taken by Sean:

http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S26868489

*In this photo you can just make out some of the yellow staining along the 
sides (harder to see when the bird is roosting on water) as well as the wart at 
the base of the birds upper mandible. Features that are absent in the 
previously mentioned Ross’s. 

Best,

Derek Rogers
Sayville





> On Jan 18, 2016, at 11:28 AM, Tim Healy  wrote:
> 
> I was on the road when I got Doug's report from Belmont, so I decided to hit 
> the lake first instead of last. I found the Ross's Goose straightaway, 
> gleaming among the Canadas. Doug and I are in agreement that this appears to 
> be the recently-seen "clean" individual without any staining on the sides. 
> The Cackling Goose took a bit more effort, but after one-and-a-half loops of 
> the trail I was able to locate it near the hidden cove. It stood out clearly 
> on all subsequent sweeps, and I had it and the Ross's in the same binocular 
> field twice. I scanned a bit more, picking up additional waterfowl including 
> Wood Ducks, Pintail, PB Grebes, and Ring-necked Ducks. Also present was my 
> first-of-year kingfisher. As I was turning to leave, I heard Greater 
> White-fronted Geese calling. A pair took off from a well-hidden spot along 
> the shoreline and flew north by themselves. Hopefully they return soon. 
> Thanks again to Doug for the timely report!
> 
> Cheers!
> -Tim H
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Re: [nysbirds-l] 2015 Photos

[Nancy Shamban]

Thank you.  they are wonderful.

On Mon, Jan 18, 2016 at 12:05 PM, Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter <
dannapot...@roadrunner.com> wrote:

> Hi everyone,
>
>
>
> This past March, I bought a DSLR camera (Canon 7D Mark II with a Canon EOS
> 100-400 zoom lens). I finally was able to capture some of the great images
> that I was lucky enough to witness. I have put my best photos of 2015 in an
> album on Flickr. Most of the images are of birds, including some rarities,
> but there are some insect and amphibian shots as well. Almost all were
> taken in New York or Ontario. I hope you enjoy them.
>
>
>
> This should be the direct link to the album, simply entitled “2015”:
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/albums/72157661354472163
>
>
>
> If that doesn’t work, go to my Photostream:
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/
>
> Then, click on “Albums”, then on “2015”.
>
>
>
> Good birding!
>
> Willie
>
> -
>
> Willie D'Anna
>
> Betsy Potter
>
> Wilson, NY
>
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>
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[nysbirds-l] Ross's, Cackling, and White-fronted Geese at Belmont Lake

[Tim Healy]

I was on the road when I got Doug's report from Belmont, so I decided to hit 
the lake first instead of last. I found the Ross's Goose straightaway, gleaming 
among the Canadas. Doug and I are in agreement that this appears to be the 
recently-seen "clean" individual without any staining on the sides. The 
Cackling Goose took a bit more effort, but after one-and-a-half loops of the 
trail I was able to locate it near the hidden cove. It stood out clearly on all 
subsequent sweeps, and I had it and the Ross's in the same binocular field 
twice. I scanned a bit more, picking up additional waterfowl including Wood 
Ducks, Pintail, PB Grebes, and Ring-necked Ducks. Also present was my 
first-of-year kingfisher. As I was turning to leave, I heard Greater 
White-fronted Geese calling. A pair took off from a well-hidden spot along the 
shoreline and flew north by themselves. Hopefully they return soon. Thanks 
again to Doug for the timely report!

Cheers!
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Lark Sparrow, yes

[Chyxgrl]

Lark sparrow still present at below location. Observed with Mike Z at 11am

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 17, 2016, at 12:57 PM, Robert Taylor  wrote:
> 
> Continuing bird present on outer turnaround, west end.  Lots of Brant and a 
> handful of Black Bellied Plover at the Coast Guard Station.  
> 
> Good winter birding,
> Rob in Massapequa
> www.longislandbirding.blogspot.com
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[nysbirds-l] 2015 Photos

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

Hi everyone,

 

This past March, I bought a DSLR camera (Canon 7D Mark II with a Canon EOS
100-400 zoom lens). I finally was able to capture some of the great images
that I was lucky enough to witness. I have put my best photos of 2015 in an
album on Flickr. Most of the images are of birds, including some rarities,
but there are some insect and amphibian shots as well. Almost all were taken
in New York or Ontario. I hope you enjoy them.

 

This should be the direct link to the album, simply entitled "2015":

https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/albums/72157661354472163

 

If that doesn't work, go to my Photostream:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/

Then, click on "Albums", then on "2015".

 

Good birding!

Willie

-

Willie D'Anna

Betsy Potter

Wilson, NY

dannapotterATroadrunner.com

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Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/

 

 

 


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Re: [nysbirds-l] Harlequin Duck on Staten Island

[Mike Shanley]

The HARLEQUIN DUCK was still present around 450pm this afternoon. It had moved 
a bit from its initial location, and was seen from the overlook that goes under 
VN bridge at Ft. Wadsworth. Bird was between shoreline and bridge pylon.
-Mike Shanley  
 

  From: Isaac Grant 
 To: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu; sinatural...@yahoogroups.com 
 Sent: Monday, January 18, 2016 4:17 PM
 Subject: [nysbirds-l] Harlequin Duck on Staten Island
   
Just had a female Harlequin swimming at the base of Fort Wadsworth. Only 
visible from the bluffs of Von Briesen Park and looking down onto fort and 
pilings. Last seen swimming towards the bridge and around side of fort. This is 
a small park at the corner of school road and Bay Street. 

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[nysbirds-l] Queens County Bird Club - Upcoming Meeting - Wed. 01/20 - Paulo Boute presents "Bird Life in Brazil"

[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 location is one mile from Bayside LIRR
station; you can either walk, take Q12 bus, or use car service located at
station.

Paulo Boute will present "Bird Life in Brazil".  

 

Paulo was born on a ranch near Iguassu Falls, and from a very early age he
has literally been in touch with Brazilian birds; his older brother
collected birds and very often he had the chance to hold them in his own
hands! At the age of 17, Paulo moved to the state of Mato Grosso, where he
started working as a tour guide in the Pantanal. He was one of the first and
now is the most experienced guide working in this unique habitat, with more
than a thousand trips to the Pantanal. His Brazilian life list is 1260
birds.

 

Paulo has inspired and supported others to follow in his tracks and is very
proud of having dedicated his life to preserving the birds in Brazil and
educating others in their beauty. When he is not guiding - either in the
Pantanal, Amazon/Atlantic Forest or in the Brazilian Northeast - he is
teaching birdwatching and presenting lectures both abroad and in-country.
Check out his website at   
www.boute-expeditions.com 

 

Nancy Tognan 

nancy.tog...@gmail.com   
Vice President, Queens County Bird Club 


See http://www.qcbirdclub.org/ for more information on trips, speakers, and
other events! 
See our 'Birding Maps & Locations' page for directions to and info about
many local birding hotspots

* QCBC is a tax exempt, charitable organization {501c3}.  *

 


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[nysbirds-l] Harlequin Duck on Staten Island

[Isaac Grant]

Just had a female Harlequin swimming at the base of Fort Wadsworth. Only 
visible from the bluffs of Von Briesen Park and looking down onto fort and 
pilings. Last seen swimming towards the bridge and around side of fort. This is 
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