Re: [nysbirds-l] Rufous Hummingbird, NYC 12/15 - photos now uploaded

2011-12-15 Thread Anders Peltomaa
in the museum name). By this time also Sam Stuart had showed up and we enjoyed the sight of the hummingbird despite the lack of sunshine. I've uploaded a few photos from this morning at my Flickr account. Unfortunately no tail-spreads. http://www.flickr.com/photos/landp/ good December birding, Anders

Re: [nysbirds-l] More Manhattan Selasphorus pics....

2011-12-15 Thread Anders Peltomaa
the flower bed area early tomorrow morning. good luck if you go, Anders Peltomaa Manhattan On Thu, Dec 15, 2011 at 12:54 PM, Jacob Drucker jacobdruc...@msn.comwrote: Hi All, Here are a few more pics of this hummer: http://www.flickr.com/photos/58638795@N08/ The first, blurry picture, shows

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, Rufous Hummingbird continuing at AMNH

2011-12-16 Thread Anders Peltomaa
/https://secure.flickr.com/photos/11323345@N07/6522022919/in/set-72157628445478979/ -David Krauss He has some wonderful captures of the hummer, including two-three showing it spreading its tail feathers - enjoy. good December birding, Anders Peltomaa -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, Rufous Hummingbird continuing at AMNH - borked link correction

2011-12-16 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Ooops, something went wrong. Here is a working link to David Krauss' photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/11323345@N07/6522020235/in/set-72157628445478979/ Anders Peltomaa -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan: Rufous Hummingbird and Barred Owl

2012-01-17 Thread Anders Peltomaa
. A short video of the Rufous Hummingbird here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/landp/6717339393/ and a video capture of the Barred Owl shortly after fly-out here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/landp/6717334295/ good birding, Anders Peltomaa Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC - Eastern Phoebe

2012-01-21 Thread Anders Peltomaa
a photo of it here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/landp/6736818185/in/photostream and I got a short video clip of it that's here: http://youtu.be/ijCsGiJnoDg good winter birding, Anders Peltomaa Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Riverside Park, NYC: Cackling Goose - Yes

2012-02-10 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Hi all, After my earlier report I received an email from Tom Fiore. He wrote that he saw a small flock of Canada Goose fly in from the river to the grass field at the south end @ 8:30am - and the Cackling Goose was in that flock. Again, work interferes with birding... Anders Peltomaa

[nysbirds-l] NYNYBIRD - text alert system for New York, NY (Manhattan)

2012-04-16 Thread Anders Peltomaa
name. And we want to see who reports of course so we get credibility in the system. enjoy every bird - share your unusual sightings, Anders Peltomaa Manhattan PS. One alert this morning resulted in that Starr Saphir's entire group got to enjoy great views of the first Praire Warbler for the year

[nysbirds-l] Central Park: Kentucky Warbler Photo

2012-04-27 Thread Anders Peltomaa
, Anders Peltomaa -- 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

[nysbirds-l] NYNYBIRD alert update

2012-04-30 Thread Anders Peltomaa
already have signed up, please read it anyway. http://nynybird.wordpress.com/2012/04/20/nynybird-what-is-it/ Things are heating up. There are a lot of birds south of us: http://www.birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/BRAN.html good birding to come, Anders Peltomaa Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info

Re:[nysbirds-l] Kentucky W's, Grasshopper Sparrow, Manhattan, NYC 5/3

2012-05-03 Thread Anders Peltomaa
it is possible that also the Grasshopper Sparrow will be there tomorrow. good birding and a new bird for Central Park, Anders Peltomaa -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] American White Pelican - yes

2012-08-14 Thread Anders Peltomaa
The bird has now moved from the sandbar where AN found it preening. It's is now on the water half way down the West side swimming towards the South end. May soon come down to the blind. Very nice views from the East site above the Raunt. Photos Anders Peltomaa -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

Re:[nysbirds-l] American White Pelican - yes

2012-08-14 Thread Anders Peltomaa
The Pelican is still on the water hugging the West side shore. The right place to be now is on the east side, on the long beach North of the Raunt. You will not be able to see it from the shore flats accessible from the NW entrance right now. Anders Peltomaa On Aug 14, 2012 8:38 AM, Anders

[nysbirds-l] Photo and video of the Grand Prize bird today: American White Pelican, JBWR

2012-08-14 Thread Anders Peltomaa
to one of the better photos I got and a short phone-scoped video of the bird. For those of you who couldn't get out birding today I'm hoping it will like the East Pond and return tomorrow. good birding, Anders Peltomaa Manhattan http://www.flickr.com/photos/landp/7782701934/in/photostream http

Re:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] CP Crossbills Refound

2012-08-31 Thread Anders Peltomaa
A flock of Red Crossbills are feeding in the conifers by Shakespeare Garden, Central Park. Great views from the round balcony. Photographs obtained. Thanks to Jacob for his early morning report, it encouraged me to spend the morning checking conifer stands. Good birding, Anders Peltomaa Manhattan

Re:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] Connecticut Warbler in Bryant Park (Manhattan) 9/17

2012-09-17 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Well, they opened up the lawn. Many birders have searched for the CT Warbler in the last hour. So far not even a glimpse of the bird... Anders Peltomaa On Sep 17, 2012 9:19 AM, Karen Fung easternblueb...@gmail.com wrote: ** Just got a call from Matthew Rymkiewicz. He's looking at a COWA

Re:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] Connecticut Warbler in Bryant Park (Manhattan) 9/17

2012-09-17 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Hi all, CT Warbler came out on the lawn for a minute. Now back in a planter, SW corner. Anders Peltomaa On Sep 17, 2012 11:38 AM, wrote: Well, they opened up the lawn. Many birders have searched for the CT Warbler in the last hour. So far not even a glimpse of the bird... Anders Peltomaa

[nysbirds-l] Randall's Island, NYC: Nelson's Sparrows

2012-10-17 Thread Anders Peltomaa
of the sparrows is the Wetlands at the top-right on the map) I am so glad that Alan Drogin put in the leg work in searching for birds, and coming up with this great find of a new location for Nelson's Sparrows. Anders Peltomaa Manhattan PS. Andrew Farnsworth reported early this morning that the NESP

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [ebirdsnyc] A November weekend in Central Park, and other notes

2012-11-05 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Hi all, Below is a nice summary write-up, by Doug Kurz, of the excellent Fall birding we had this past week in Central Park, NY, NY. Enjoy, Anders Peltomaa Manhattan It was a birdy weekend in the Park, giving the overall impression that we were still seeing the avian after-effects

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan: Barnacle Goose

2012-11-12 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Hi all, Forwarding NYNYBIRD alert: Barnacle Goose is on the 2nd baseball field after entering Inwood Hill Park by tennis courts. Reported yesterday, refound today by David Barrett Anders Peltomaa -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

Re:[nysbirds-l] Manhattan: Barnacle Goose

2012-11-12 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Hi all, I twitched the Barnacle Goose by way of subway (A-train, good service. Now quickly back to my college for afternoon class:). Location map here Flickr.com/landp Great Manhattan birding, Anders Peltomaa On Nov 12, 2012 10:44 AM, Anders Peltomaa anders.pelto...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Re: Manhattan: Barnacle Goose

2012-11-12 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Hi all, I twitched the Barnacle Goose by way of subway (A-train, good service. Now quickly back to my college for afternoon class:). Location map and one photo here: Flickr.com/landp Great Manhattan birding, Anders Peltomaa On Nov 12, 2012 10:44 AM, Anders Peltomaa anders.pelto...@gmail.com

[nysbirds-l] Forward: Staten Island - Cave Swallows still being seen today

2012-11-19 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Hello all, In preparation for my birding tomorrow I checked SINaturaList (yahoo group) to see if the Cave Swallows we still being seen and found positive reports. I thought this might be of interested to a wider audience, so I'm forwarding the messages here below: Anders Peltomaa Manhattan

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cave Swallows

2012-11-20 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Hello again, That was two hours of MTA (not MRS, darn auto correct). I got some photos of the flock of Cave Swallows and will post what came out good enough tonite. Anders Peltomaa On Nov 20, 2012 1:29 PM, Anders Peltomaa anders.pelto...@gmail.com wrote: Hello all, One flock of about 25-30

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cave Swallows

2012-11-20 Thread Anders Peltomaa
there were at least five swallows outside of the view finder. So in total this flock of swallows were more like 40 birds large. None of the photos are sharp, so take it for what they are - ID photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/landp/sets/72157632063444384/ good birding, Anders Peltomaa Manhattan

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cave Swallows

2012-11-20 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Hi again, The photos I posted was for determining the size of the flock, and in the latter few photos confirming the ID of the birds. Click through the individual photos to see the large versions. They are 1600 pixels on the long side. Anders Peltomaa Manhattan PS. If you want sharp, crisp

Re: [nysbirds-l] C.P. Reservoir Iceland Gull

2013-01-29 Thread Anders Peltomaa
. I'm on the running path between 91st and 92nd streets.) Good day for gulling, Anders Peltomaa Manhattan On Jan 29, 2013 1:52 AM, Nadir Souirgi nadi...@gmail.com wrote: The Central Park Reservoir had a 1st cycle Iceland Gull at about 3:30 on Monday. It sat on a frozen patch almost exactly

[nysbirds-l] Sterling Forest warblers

2013-05-07 Thread Anders Peltomaa
multiples of warblers after the dearth of songbirds we have suffered in the city. Good birding, Anders Peltomaa Manhattan On May 5, 2013 9:57 PM, Isaac Grant hosesbroadb...@hotmail.com wrote: This bird was at the Peninsula today. I did not see the bird but am passing on reports from other

[nysbirds-l] Central Park: Cape May Warblers and Mourning Warbler

2013-05-15 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Hi all, This morning a minor convention of Cape May Warblers was to be seen at the lower Lobe (Wagner Cove) and at the Point a male Mourning Warbler (found by Al Levantin) put on quite a show. good birding, Anders Peltomaa -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Phalarope - Hudson River Park, West Village, Manhattan (Yes)

2013-08-18 Thread Anders Peltomaa
The Red-necked Phalarope is continuing. Now feeding directly off of Hudson River Park, just South of Holland tunnel. It is swimming among the pilings of derelict Pier 32. great county bird, Anders Peltomaa Manhattan On Aug 18, 2013 2:39 PM, Phil Jeffrey phil.jeff...@gmail.com wrote

Re:[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Phalarope - Hudson River Park, West Village, Manhattan (Yes)

2013-08-18 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Hi all again, I've been getting questions about the location of the RNPH. It is off the Hudson River Greenway, by Canal and Watts Street, which is just south of Holland Tunnel. good birding, Anders On Aug 18, 2013 3:17 PM, Anders Peltomaa anders.pelto...@gmail.com wrote: The Red-necked

Re:[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Phalarope - Hudson River Park, West Village, Manhattan - No

2013-08-19 Thread Anders Peltomaa
includes: traffic noise from the West Side Highway, joggers and pedestrians enjoying the green way paths, children playing, and yes - the sound from a game of tennis, etc. Surreal! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9k-xj8j8krYfeature=youtube_gdata_player good city birding, Anders Peltomaa Manhattan

[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Phalarope - Hudson River Park, Video snippets of better quality.

2013-08-20 Thread Anders Peltomaa
and this Red-necked phalarope in Manhattan on Sunday. good city birding, Anders Peltomaa Manhattan On Aug 19, 2013 5:17 PM, Anders Peltomaa anders.pelto...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, Today I spent my lunch hour looking for the RNPH. Same result as Doug had in the morning. No phalarope. Yesterday

Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper at Mecox -Gone?

2013-08-25 Thread Anders Peltomaa
was nice because he shared his knowledge on local birding. During a quick stop after Mecox we picked up a Marbled Godwit along Dune Road. Anders Peltomaa Manhattan On Aug 24, 2013 7:33 PM, Gail Benson gbenso...@gmail.com wrote: Tom Burke and I enjoyed nice views of the Curlew Sandpiper

[nysbirds-l] Central Park: Lawrence's Warbler

2013-08-31 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Hi all, A Lawrence's Warbler has been seen this morning by several birders. The bird is moving around in the woods SW Muggers Woods, NE Stone Arch. This is on the western side of the Ramble area. good Labor Day weekend birding, Anders Peltomaa Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: [ebirdsnyc] Lawrence's W: yes! (Central Pk) -- link to photos taken by David Krauss

2013-09-02 Thread Anders Peltomaa
The Lawrence's Warbler is continuing in the same area as reported over the last couple of days. Anders Peltomaa Manhattan On Sep 1, 2013 8:13 PM, Karen Fung easternblueb...@gmail.com wrote: Forwarding the link, since it doesn't look like his post made it to the state list (he wasn't sure he

Re:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] Central Park Virginia Rail. - NO this am

2013-09-11 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Hi all, This morning Chris Cooper, Nadir and I spent some time searching for the Virginia Rail, without finding it. There were quite a lot of bird activity though, we saw close to ten warbler species and a few other migrant species. Anders Peltomaa Manhattan On Sep 10, 2013 11:29 PM, Nadir

Re:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] Central Park Virginia Rail. - YES

2013-09-11 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Hi all again, The Virginia Rail showed it self a few minutes ago. Other birders have seen it show every fifteen minutes or so. Anders Peltomaa Manhattan On Sep 11, 2013 10:29 AM, Anders Peltomaa anders.pelto...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, This morning Chris Cooper, Nadir and I spent some time

Re:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] Central Park Virginia Rail. - YES

2013-09-12 Thread Anders Peltomaa
it at the end of the day. Google map: http://www.flickr.com/photos/landp/9728668814/ Google Street view of what the spot looks like: http://www.flickr.com/photos/landp/9728530525/ Good Luck, Anders Peltomaa Manhattan On Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at 6:11 PM, Anders Peltomaa anders.pelto

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC: Connecticut Warbler

2013-09-26 Thread Anders Peltomaa
. We (Alice Deutsch, Andrew Rubenfeld and myself) spent about an hour watching this small patch and were rewarded with 3 short moments of good views. good fall birding, Anders Peltomaa Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC: Red-headed Woodpecker

2013-10-08 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Immature Red-headed Woodpecker perched in tree across paved path North of Azalea Pond. First seen by Jinny. Anders Peltomaa Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC: Lark Sparrow

2013-10-10 Thread Anders Peltomaa
of sparrows. Good Fall birding, Anders Peltomaa Manhattan -- 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

Re: REQUEST re: [nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC: Lark Sparrow

2013-10-10 Thread Anders Peltomaa
was known by all, but in retrospect, of course I should have included a precise location. This was a new bird for my County list and it was spectacular! I'm hoping it will stick through tomorrow, so that others will have a chance to see it. - Anders Peltomaa Manhattan PS. If you're interested

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park strikes again - Sora

2013-10-11 Thread Anders Peltomaa
not seen the bird myself. Anders Peltomaa Manhattan -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park Sora photos

2013-10-13 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Hi all, Here is a link to the Sora that has been seen in Bryant Park since Thursday afternoon. Please have a look and let me know what you think. I'm wondering about its age: hatch year or first summer one-year-old bird? Is it possible to sex it? good city birding, Anders Peltomaa Mannahatta

[nysbirds-l] Linnaean Society of NY: A concert with Elijah Shiffer and a talk by Katrina van Grouw, author of The Unfeathered Bird (Tues Nov 12))

2013-11-08 Thread Anders Peltomaa
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Re: [nysbirds-l] are Snowy Owls really primarily diurnal hunters??

2013-12-06 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Thanks Ardith for starting this discussion. Anders Peltomaa Mannahatta On Thu, Dec 5, 2013 at 6:26 PM, Ardith Bondi ard...@earthlink.net wrote: I'd like to thank everyone who participated in this edifying discussion about Snowy Owl hunting hours. It would be nice if the guide books would give

Re:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] Sty Varied Thrush relocated...

2013-12-16 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Varied Thrush being seen right now. It is in an plant area by the Oval in Stuyvesant Town, NYC. The nearest building is called Stuyvesant Oval #11. 40.732521, -73.978338 The bird appears to be an adult male. It is gorgeous. good city birding, Anders Peltomaa Mannahatta On Dec 16, 2013 12:07

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan Varied Thrush

2013-12-16 Thread Anders Peltomaa
of it. Here is a link to these images, both the location and bird. http://www.flickr.com/photos/landp/sets/72157638740409676/ good city birding, Anders Peltomaa Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

Re: [nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush

2013-12-17 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Pat and all, The Varied Thrush was seen today by several people. Not sure why no email report was sent, but a text alert was sent today around 10am. The VATH was seen in the same location as yesterday. See my email from yesterday. cheers, Anders Peltomaa Mannahatta On Tue, Dec 17, 2013 at 4

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn, NY: Red-necked Grebe

2014-02-16 Thread Anders Peltomaa
. This location may be accessible from IKEA's parking lot. A couple of photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/landp/ good winter birding, Anders Peltomaa Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Nassau county: Rough-legged Hawk by Meadowbrook Parkway

2014-02-22 Thread Anders Peltomaa
of the morning were a flock of 18 Purple Sandpipers on the jetty at Jones Beach West End, and a pair of Harlequin Ducks at Point Lookout. good birding, Anders Peltomaa Manhattan ‘Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.' – Martin Luther King, Jr. -- NYSbirds-L List Info

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC: Pine Warbler

2014-03-01 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Baltimore Orioles, one Tree Sparrow and two spiffy looking Fox Sparrows. I have posted a dozen photos of the Pine Warbler on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/landp/ Wish I could say that Warbler season has begun... good winter birding, Anders Peltomaa Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info

Re: [nysbirds-l] Golden Eagle @ Storm King mtn

2014-03-09 Thread Anders Peltomaa
. Anders Peltomaa Manhattan ‘Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.' – Martin Luther King, Jr. On Mar 6, 2014 1:38 PM, Arie Gilbert ariegilb...@optonline.net wrote: Being seen w Eric Miller, Lisa Scheppke, Gary Straus 03/06/2014 @ 1:37 PM Arie Gilbert No. Baylon

Re:[nysbirds-l] NYC, Reservoir

2014-03-16 Thread Anders Peltomaa
dog. The male and female Red-breasted merganser were on the West side. One Ruddy Duck at the SW corner. Anders Peltomaa Manhattan ‘Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.' – Martin Luther King, Jr. On Mar 15, 2014 10:30 AM, Anders Peltomaa anders.pelto

[nysbirds-l] C.P., NYC [R.-n. Grebe yes], 3/18

2014-03-18 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Hi all, The Red-necked Grebe is continuing on the reservoir near the southeast pump house. Drake Ring-necked duck is asleep on the ice next to the pump house. Two Red-breasted mergansers on the northwest side. Anders Peltomaa Manhattan ‘Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC: VIRGINIA RAIL

2014-04-03 Thread Anders Peltomaa
fallen tree trunks. It could pay off searching for it tomorrow. The Virginia Rail that was in the same area in September last year stayed for a few days. good birding, Anders Peltomaa Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 4/12

2014-04-12 Thread Anders Peltomaa
photos of a Gnatcatcher are the latest photos on my Flickr page. happy birding, Anders Peltomaa Mannahatta On Sat, Apr 12, 2014 at 11:00 AM, Thomas Fiore tom...@earthlink.net wrote: Saturday, 12 April, 2014 - Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City In addition the the male *Eastern Bluebird

[nysbirds-l] The Ramble, Central Park, NYC: CERULEAN WARBLER

2014-04-22 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Hi all, Forwarding a text alert from Deb Allen: cerulean warbler spotted by miriam rakowski heading toward laupot br. d. allen. I'm on my way to work. G... Anders Peltomaa Manhattan Reply #UNSUB NYNYBIRD to leave group. ‘Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things

Re:[nysbirds-l] The Ramble, Central Park, NYC: CERULEAN WARBLER

2014-04-23 Thread Anders Peltomaa
) in Central Park. Happy Birding, Anders Peltomaa Manhattan ‘Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.' – Martin Luther King, Jr. On Apr 22, 2014 12:26 PM, Anders Peltomaa anders.pelto...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, Forwarding a text alert from Deb Allen: cerulean warbler

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NY, NY: YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER

2014-04-28 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Hi all, Forwarding a text alert from Chris Cooper. YELLOW-THROATED W found by Roger Pasquier, on Mall in trees S of the Bandshell, singing Yellow-throated W in vicinity of lamppost 6936 as of 7:10 AM happy spring birding, Anders Peltomaa Manhattan ‘Our lives begin to end the day we become

Re:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] Yellow-Throated Warbler

2014-04-28 Thread Anders Peltomaa
I have a second hand report from Sandra Paci that the Yellow-throated Warbler has been refound (by Miriam, who found the Cerulean warbler) in the same area as Gerard described. South of Tavern on the Green. Hoping I can connect with it after work. Anders Peltomaa ‘Our lives begin to end

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC: Yellow-throated Warbler continues

2014-04-29 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Forwarding a text alert from Morgan Tingley. Yellow Thr Warbler cont. S. of Sheep's Meadow along 67th Tranverse - M. Tingley Anders Peltomaa Manhattan ‘Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.' – Martin Luther King, Jr. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] New York, NY: Prothonotary Warbler

2014-05-03 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Forwarding NYNYBIRD text alert. From Gabriel Willow: Prothonotary Warbler male Madison Sq Park SW Corner in tree behind Seward statue --Matthew Rymkiewicz good urban birding, Anders Peltomaa Manhattan ‘Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.' – Martin Luther

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC: Kentucky Warbler

2014-05-04 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Just as to get the word out there, I'm forwarding a text alert. Kentucky in between azalea and maintenance! - rob ColuccI I'm on my way in to the park right now. Anders Peltomaa Manhattan ‘Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.' – Martin Luther King, Jr

Re:[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC: Kentucky Warbler - YES!

2014-05-04 Thread Anders Peltomaa
The Kentucky Warbler is very real and is moving in the fenced in area East of Evodia Field, which is where the feeders are. A couple of dozen observers have seen it. Anders Peltomaa ‘Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.' – Martin Luther King, Jr. On May 4

Re:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] Chuck has been refound

2014-05-05 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Still in class, but here you go nightjar NE corner maintenance meadow in top of chestnut tree. 4:25 Kevin Topping Reply #UNSUB NYNYBIRD to leave group. Anders Peltomaa ‘Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.' – Martin Luther King, Jr. On May 5, 2014 3:43 PM

[nysbirds-l] Mine Torn Road Closing

2014-05-07 Thread Anders Peltomaa
the West Point Training Complex are determined based on military training requirements. For details, call Alec M. Lazore, range officer, at 845-938-3007. Anders Peltomaa Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] Inwood Hill Park Grasshopper Sparrow - YES

2014-05-10 Thread Anders Peltomaa
I located the Grasshopper Sparrow in a patch of dead grass seeded area on the soccer/football field. High in an oak East of the Ridge I and Tom spotted a Olive-sided Flycatcher (FOY). Anders Peltomaa ‘Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.' – Martin Luther

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC: Mother's Day birds

2014-05-11 Thread Anders Peltomaa
upon we saw a first-of-year Gray-cheeked Thrush. My check list for the morning ended at 73 species. Others, who have more free time today will surely have longer lists. happy birding, Anders Peltomaa Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

Re: [nysbirds-l] Central Park Clay-colored Sparrow (NYC) 5/12

2014-05-12 Thread Anders Peltomaa
-breasted Warbler in an oak tree on the West side of Falconer's Hill. good Monday birding, Anders Peltomaa On Mon, May 12, 2014 at 9:50 AM, Thomas Fiore tom...@earthlink.net wrote: Monday, 12 May 2014 - Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City Sent out earlier this morning thanks to Chris Cooper

[nysbirds-l] Ramble, Central Park: PROTHONOTARY WARBLER and Yellow-breasted Chat

2014-05-12 Thread Anders Peltomaa
is a Yellow-breasted chat...) Good luck if you try for these birds. - Cheers from a slightly frustrated birder stuck at work, Anders Peltomaa Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC: Red-headed Woodpecker

2014-05-20 Thread Anders Peltomaa
and volleyball courts. Hopefully the birders who responded to my alert will re-find it and more people get to see it. good birding, Anders Peltomaa Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

2014-07-18 Thread Anders Peltomaa
to serve as a replacement for the freshwater habitat that was lost to development in the region. We must ensure it is restored. http://bit.ly/JBWR_WP_EA - good birding for the future Anders Peltomaa Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Collared-Dove (YES) - Chelsea Waterside Park, NYC

2014-07-18 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Hi all, So finally I too have caught up with the long staying Eurasian Collared-Dove! It is currently sitting in one of the sycamores by the semi circular planting, North of the dog run. good urban birding, Anders Peltomaa Manhattan ‘Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [JERSEYBI] King Rail and large gathering of herons at Liberty Loop

2014-07-26 Thread Anders Peltomaa
This might be of interest to NY birders as the King Rail was hard on the New York side. See posting below from Michael Britt, NJ and details on his blog. Anders Peltomaa Manhattan ‘Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.' – Martin Luther King, Jr

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn King Eider - NO

2014-08-29 Thread Anders Peltomaa
they may have been what drove the eider away. Maybe someone else with a bit of luck will relocate it? not so good birding, and the train back home went local... Anders Peltomaa Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Winter Finch Report

2014-09-22 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Hi all, Hot off the interweb. Below is a link to the Winter Finch Report 2014-2015 by Ron Pittaway. http://jeaniron.ca/2014/forecast14.htm good birding, Anders Peltomaa Manhattan ‘Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.' – Martin Luther King, Jr. -- NYSbirds

Re: [nysbirds-l] Pine Siskins in the Adirondacks ( other migration phenomena)

2014-09-29 Thread Anders Peltomaa
saw a small group (5) of Pine Siskins at Strawberry Field, which is also in Central Park (ebirdsnyc). happy Fall birding, Anders Peltomaa Mannahatta On Mon, Sep 29, 2014 at 1:08 PM, J GLUTH jgl...@optonline.net wrote: There was definite migratory movement by Blue Jays on Long Island's north

[nysbirds-l] Plum Beach, Brooklyn: Northern Wheatear - NO this morning

2014-10-03 Thread Anders Peltomaa
no Wheatear. Last night when I saw the skies clear and felt the the air getting cooler I thought, this bird is going to fly tonight. Our friends in Cape May may be the next lucky birders to see this bird. beautiful morning though, Anders Peltomaa Mannahatta -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] 2nd hand report: Varied Thrush, Madison Sq Park

2014-11-03 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Hi all, Forwarding a tweet from Debbie Becker. Madison Sq Park unusual bird on lawn. Looks like a Rusty/robin but pumping immature varied thrush at Madison Sq park. Was on lawn flew to east end of park. Anders Peltomaa Manhattan Marathon finisher ‘Our lives begin to end the day we become silent

[nysbirds-l] DICK in Inwood Hill Park, New York, NY.

2014-11-07 Thread Anders Peltomaa
the hill and the old football field at the cove end. Interested? I would have already been there if it wasn't for that I left the house without my phone. Hopefully it will stick around. - Anders Peltomaa Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Cassin's Kingbird continues at Floyd Bennett Field,, Brooklyn

2014-12-07 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Hi all, The CAKI is showing nicely now by the picnic area by community gardens. And Richard Fried is bird mobile again :-) Anders Peltomaa Manhattan ‘Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.' – Martin Luther King, Jr. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

Re:[nysbirds-l] Cassin's Kingbird continues at Floyd Bennett Field,, Brooklyn

2014-12-07 Thread Anders Peltomaa
and counted on the Brooklyn CBC? Mediocre handheld phone-scope video here: http://youtu.be/7D1rCmfxmCc good December birding, Anders Peltomaa Manhattan On Sun, Dec 7, 2014 at 10:17 AM, Anders Peltomaa anders.pelto...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, The CAKI is showing nicely now by the picnic area

Re:[nysbirds-l] Thayer's Gull at Inwood Hill Park, northern Manhattan, NYC - NO

2014-12-16 Thread Anders Peltomaa
. The gulls like popcorn. Anders Peltomaa Manhattan ‘Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.' – Martin Luther King, Jr On Dec 15, 2014 2:59 PM, Joe DiCostanzo jdic...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Yesterday on the Inwood Hill park part of the Lower Hudson CBC, Alan Messer

[nysbirds-l] Nightjar in Bryant Park: Chuck-will's-widow

2015-04-13 Thread Anders Peltomaa
and was preening itself. good birding, and thanks Gabriel for a great find, Anders Peltomaa Manhattan ‘Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.' – Martin Luther King, Jr. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC: PROTHONOTARY WARBLER

2015-04-27 Thread Anders Peltomaa
A Prothonotary warbler has been found by the Turtle Pond about 20 minutes ago by Jake (surname?). The bird is pretty active flying back and forth across the pond. Good luck if you try for it. Anders Peltomaa Manhattan ‘Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter

RE: [nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC: PROTHONOTARY WARBLER

2015-04-27 Thread Anders Peltomaa
that the implied question is, whether a sighting of a rare/unusual bird is countable after the release of a bird of the same species in the same county. What do you think? Here are the ABA counting rules: http://listing.aba.org/aba-recording-rules/ good birding, Anders Peltomaa Manhattan ‘Our lives

[nysbirds-l] Roosevelt Island, New York, NY: Blue Grosbeak

2015-05-03 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Just read an email from Alexis Lamek that he sent at 5:12pm today. He writes that he has spotted a female or first winter type Blue Grosbeak on Roosevelt Island. It is on the small hill in the center, just south of the entrance of the park. good urban birding, Anders Peltomaa -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC: Blue Grosbeak

2015-05-07 Thread Anders Peltomaa
, Anders Peltomaa Manhattan ‘Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.' – Martin Luther King, Jr. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Chuck-will's-widow in Bryant Park-- continues

2015-04-14 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Today the Chick is roosting in a different tee than yesterday. It's slightly further North. Now almost exactly straight above the bottom of the wheelchair ramp. If you hurry out during your lunch break, you can get a look at it through Andrew Baksh's spotting scope. good urban birding, Anders

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park, New York, NY: Chuck-will's-widow continues

2015-04-16 Thread Anders Peltomaa
protruding over the NE corner of grass in the park. The time stamp of the report is 9:30am, but given the pattern of this bird it should be around for the rest of the day. good urban birding, Anders Peltomaa Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park, NYC: Chuck-will's-widow continues

2015-04-17 Thread Anders Peltomaa
. good urban birding, Anders Peltomaa Manhattan ‘Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.' – Martin Luther King, Jr. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, New York: Golden-winged Warbler

2015-08-12 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Forwarding message from twitter feed. Tom Perlman reports Golden-winged Warbler on the High Meadow near W Drive ( N Woods) at 8:45am. good birding, even it isn't a shorebird, Anders Peltomaa Manhattan ‘Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.' – Martin Luther

Re: [nysbirds-l] Black-bellied Whistling-duck (Nassau Co.) - NO

2015-07-22 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Good morning, For what it's worth, a negative report. Richard Fried and I have just looked for the BBWD at Nickerson. No luck. Anders Peltomaa ‘Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.' – Martin Luther King, Jr. On Jul 21, 2015 8:28 PM, Brent Bomkamp bbomk

[nysbirds-l] Video of the Red Phalarope at Jones Beach SP

2015-07-18 Thread Anders Peltomaa
--viHyKw good summer birding, Anders Peltomaa -- 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

RE: [nysbirds-l] Saltmarsh Sparrow 2311-78750

2015-10-27 Thread Anders Peltomaa
that a whopping 52% of the birds showed mixed ancestry. Anders Peltomaa Manhattan ‘Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.' – Martin Luther King, Jr. On Oct 27, 2015 8:39 AM, "Shaibal Mitra" <shaibal.mi...@csi.cuny.edu> wrote: > Thanks for sh

[nysbirds-l] New York, NY: Adult Franklin's Gull on East River

2015-11-13 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Hi all, Andrew Farnsworth just messaged that he found an adult FRGU on the East River by U thant Island (small river just off UN / East 42nd Street. good gulling, Anders Peltomaa -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [cayugabirds-l] Cinnamon Teal continues, Montezuma NWR

2015-11-03 Thread Anders Peltomaa
FYI, See below. Anders Peltomaa ‘Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.' – Martin Luther King, Jr. -- Forwarded message -- From: "Dave Nutter" <nutter.d...@mac.com> Date: Nov 3, 2015 9:58 AM Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Cinnamo

Re: [nysbirds-l] Kentucky Warbler Central park

2015-09-14 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Hello all, Carole sent me a map indicating the location where she saw a Kentucky Warbler. May be of help if you go looking for the warbler. https://flic.kr/p/ymjzNi good luck, Anders Peltomaa On Mon, Sep 14, 2015 at 2:22 PM, Carole Griffiths <carole.griffi...@liu.edu> wrote: >

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