[nysbirds-l] Photos of the Connecticut Warbler on the lawn, Bryant Park, NYC

2012-09-17 Thread Anders Peltomaa
on the North side of the lawn - a very late Louisiana Watertrush. Go figure, "the Bryant Park effect"? great city birding, Anders Peltomaa -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastB

[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

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

2012-10-18 Thread Anders Peltomaa
://www.flickr.com/photos/landp/sets/72157631798771213/ Have a look. It is an interesting bird. "Ammodramus redactus" Anders Peltomaa Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastB

Re:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] Hudson River Update

2012-10-29 Thread Anders Peltomaa
speed records coming down the river with 30mph tail wind. Except for the two above highlight species there wasn't much activity. As the rain and winds picked up we went home, but will be back out first thing tomorrow morning. - Anders Peltomaa On Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 11:55 AM, Matt Bango wrote

[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" 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" wrote: &g

[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" wrote: > Hello all, > One flock of about 25-30 Cave S

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cave Swallows

2012-11-20 Thread Anders Peltomaa
shots" 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

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" wrote: > The Central Park Reservoir had a 1st cycle Iceland Gull at about 3:30 on > Monday. It sat on a frozen patch almost exact

[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" wrote: > This bird was at the Peninsula today. I did not see the bird but am > passing on reports from other pla

[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] Central Park: Red-headed Woodpecker

2013-05-27 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Hi all, There is an adult Red-headed Woodpecker at Evodia Field (feeder area) in the Ramble, Central Park. Anders Peltomaa -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES 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" wrote: ** Report

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" wrote: > The Red-necked Phalarope is co

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-xj8j8krY=youtube_gdata_player good city birding, Anders Peltomaa Manhattan Doug

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

2013-08-20 Thread Anders Peltomaa
-necked phalarope in Manhattan on Sunday. good city birding, Anders Peltomaa Manhattan On Aug 19, 2013 5:17 PM, "Anders Peltomaa" wrote: Hi all, Today I spent my lunch hour looking for the RNPH. Same result as Doug had in the morning. No phalarope. Yesterday I shot a short video usin

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" wrote: > Tom Burke and I enjoyed nice views of the Curlew Sandpiper for an hour &

[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" wrote: > Forwarding the link, since it doesn't look like his post made it to the > state list (he wasn't sure he was sub

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

2013-09-05 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Hi all, A Brewster's Warbler is being seen this afternoon by the Upper Lobe. Just saw it myself near the paved path north of the upper lobe. Small mob of birders in the area. good city birding, Anders Peltomaa Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

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, "

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" wrote: > Hi all, > This morning Chris Cooper, Nadir and I spent som

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 wrote: > Hi all ag

[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
ixed flock 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/

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
rt. I have 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] 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

Re:[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park Sora photos

2013-10-13 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Oops, The link got cut off. Here it is. http://www.flickr.com/photos/landp/sets/72157636478261205/ Anders On Oct 13, 2013 10:50 PM, "Anders Peltomaa" wrote: > Hi all, > Here is a link to the Sora that has been seen in Bryant Park since > Thursday afternoon. Please have a l

Re:[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park Sora photos

2013-10-13 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Hi all again, The Sora in Bryant Park was first seen on Friday afternoon, not Thursday. My bad. Anders On Oct 13, 2013 10:50 PM, "Anders Peltomaa" wrote: > Hi all, > Here is a link to the Sora that has been seen in Bryant Park since > Thursday afternoon. Please have a look a

[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
istory society. * * *MORE INFORMATION ON TLS PROGRAMS* Please check out (and bookmark) our website: http://linnaeannewyork.org/ or visit us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/*Linnaean*-*Society*-of-New-York/335385365977?ref=ts Look forward to seeing you on Tuesday (no reservations neces

Re: [nysbirds-l] Van Cortlandt - Lapland Longspur - YES

2013-11-29 Thread Anders Peltomaa
holiday birding, Anders Peltomaa Mannahatta On Thu, Nov 28, 2013 at 9:17 PM, Alan Drogin wrote: > Stopped in Van Cortlandt Park on way to Thanksgiving in Yonkers. Great > opportunity today because the field was empty of athletes for the holiday. > Lucked out with an adult Lapland

Re: [nysbirds-l] are Snowy Owls really primarily diurnal hunters??

2013-12-06 Thread Anders Peltomaa
m/product/13826.html Thanks Ardith for starting this discussion. Anders Peltomaa Mannahatta On Thu, Dec 5, 2013 at 6:26 PM, Ardith Bondi 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 book

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

RE: [ebirdsnyc] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Kumlien's/Thayer's Gull on CP Resevoir Sunday - NO Tuesday

2014-02-04 Thread Anders Peltomaa
. The only surprise was a Great Blue Heron that visited for a few minutes. good winter birding, Anders Peltomaa Manhattan ‘Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.' – Martin Luther King, Jr. On Feb 4, 2014 12:30 PM, "Steve Walter" wrote: > I jus

[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" wrote: > Being seen w Eric Miller, Lisa Scheppke, Gary Straus > > > 03/06/2014 @ 1:37 PM > > Arie Gilber

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC: Red-necked Grebe (yes)

2014-03-14 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Hi all, The continuing Red-necked Grebe and Manhattan rarity is now resting on the reservoir near the South end of the Reservoir. good birding, Anders Peltomaa Manhattan ‘Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.' – Martin Luther King, Jr. On Mar 14, 2014 10:31

[nysbirds-l] NYC, Reservoir

2014-03-15 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Hi all, Forwarding a report to NYNYBIRD: CP Reservoir South East Corner Red-necked Grebe, American Wigeon, Ring-necked Duck. 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] 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" wrote:

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [ebirdsnyc] Central park reservoir - red-necked grebe - yes

2014-03-16 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Forwarding a positive report on the Red-necked Grebe. -- Forwarded message -- From: Date: Sun, Mar 16, 2014 at 11:20 AM Subject: [ebirdsnyc] Central park reservoir - red-necked grebe - yes To: ebirds...@yahoogroups.com The red-necked grebe was seen ~10.30 this morning.

[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 wrote: > Saturday, 12 April, 2014 - Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City > > In addition the the male *Eastern Bluebird* that Ande

[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
wboat lake) 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" wrote: > Hi all, > Forwarding a text alert from Deb Allen: > cerul

[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] Central Park, NYC: Yellow-Throated Warbler continues

2014-05-01 Thread Anders Peltomaa
, of course the warbler above. (sorry for the late report, but the battery in my phone died in the field) good birding after the deluge, Anders Peltomaa Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES 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 Lut

[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 Luthe

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

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC: CHUCK-WILL'S-WIDOW

2014-05-05 Thread Anders Peltomaa
oping that the Chuck is refound and that more birders (including those of us who are working) get a chance to see this great bird for the city. viva migration, Anders Peltomaa ‘Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.' – Martin Luther King, Jr. -- NYSbir

Re:[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC: CHUCK-WILL'S-WIDOW

2014-05-05 Thread Anders Peltomaa
News from Brian "Nighthjar back at maintenance". If you are out, or will go out - Please, please take turns baby-sitting this bird through the day. Me and other working birders will be very grateful. Anders Peltomaa Manhattan ‘Our lives begin to end the day we become silent ab

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
s within 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/

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
t to frown 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/NYSbirdsWE

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 wrote: > Monday, 12 May 2014 - Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City > > Sent out earlier this morning thanks to Chris Cooper, as rep

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

2014-05-12 Thread Anders Peltomaa
n question 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/NYSbirds

[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 wrote: > There was definite migratory movement by Blue Jays on Long Island's north > shore Sunday m

[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

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

2014-11-07 Thread Anders Peltomaa
flock between 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/NYSbirdsWE

[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 wrote: > Hi all, > The CAKI is showing nicely now by the picnic area by community g

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" wrote: Yesterday on the Inwood Hill park part of the Lower Hudson CBC, Alan Me

[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] 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
trees 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/NYSbirdsWE

[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, 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] 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] 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&qu

[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] 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 wrote: > Seen low on a tree trunk, flitt

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [ebirdsnyc] Trinity church CONW

2015-09-21 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Forwarding message. 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: "Dominic Garcia-Hall dominic.h...@gmail.com [ebirdsnyc]" < ebirdsnyc-nore...@yahoogro

[nysbirds-l] New York, NY: Connecticut Warbler @ Trinity Church

2015-09-22 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Hi all, At least one Connecticut Warbler is continuing at Trinity Church, downtown Manhattan. Seen East of orange fencing per report by Ben Cacace. good birding, Anders Peltomaa ‘Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.' – Martin Luther King, Jr. -- NYSbirds-L

Re: [nysbirds-l] NY: Connecticut Warbler @ Trinity Church

2015-09-23 Thread Anders Peltomaa
or Clay-colored sparrow. Beautiful day though. - Anders Peltomaa Manhattan ‘Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.' – Martin Luther King, Jr. On Sep 23, 2015 8:59 AM, "David Klauber" wrote: > any news, positive or negative for today, Wed

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC: DICKCISSEL

2015-09-29 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Hi all, Forwarding a report from the Manhattan twitter feed. @BirdCentralPark: #birdcp Dickcissel feeding atop weeds NW of metal shed, Maintenance. - Barrett via @FastMiler m.twitter.com/BirdCentralPark good birding, Anders Peltomaa ‘Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about

Re: [nysbirds-l] Central Park Dickcissel

2015-09-30 Thread Anders Peltomaa
Hi all, I just received a report that the Dickcissel is continuing at the Maintenance meadow in Central Park. good birding, Anders Peltomaa On Tue, Sep 29, 2015 at 2:02 PM, David Barrett wrote: > A DICKCISSEL was reported on eBird by a visiting birder earlier this > morning. I re

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