[nysbirds-l] Black Dirt region birds

12/6/20 - Co. Rte. 16 just past Co. Rte. 12 intersection, Minisink, NY 1 Merlin300+ Canada Geese (incl. one melanistic Canada)1 Barnacle Goose3 Barnacle/Canada Goose hybrids - Oil City Rd. parking lot for Liberty Loop Trail, Wallkill River NWR, Pine Island, NY 2 Sandhill Cranes1 Rough-legged

[nysbirds-l] correction to 12/5 report

I apologize.  I meant County Rte. 62, not 16, on my report of last sunday.  The Barnacle goose was seen at the beginning of 62 not 16 near its intersection with 12 past the pond on the left in the fields.  Sorry:-( Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3

[nysbirds-l] Western Tanager

The Western Tanager along 22nd. st. is still there as of this morning around 9am.  Being seen across from the little park on 10th. and up on the High line. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3 Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York 10705-4780 

[nysbirds-l] extralimital Tundra Bean-Goose

Since it is a mega-rarity I figured I could report it here even though it's in the Philly area.  Went to see the Tundra Bean-Goose being seen at Springton Reservoir and surrounding lawns in the area of Media, PA.  Today I refound it in the early am at Crum Creek Pond next to the water treatment

[nysbirds-l] Croton Pt. Birds incl. LeConte's Sparrow

12/21/20 - Croton Pt. Park, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 130+ Canada Geese2 American Black Ducks3 Great Blue Herons1 Cooper's Hawk1 Northern Harrier5 Bald Eagles30+ Horned Larks3 Black-capped Chickadees1 Gray Catbird2 Northern Mockingbirds2 American Goldfinches3 Downy Woodpeckers1 Snow Bunting3

[nysbirds-l] Spotted Towhee no

No sign of the Spotted Towhee in Baldwin Town Park this am from dawn to 12 noon.  After 16 hours of towhee searching this week I'm calling it quits.  This was one of if not the most difficult rarity I've searched for in years.  Maybe next time in 20 or 30 years when one shows up in NY:-( Andrew

[nysbirds-l] Is towhee still around

Does anyone know if the towhee is still around Baldwin Park?  I heard it was seen again the other day but nobody posted it here.  Is it still in the same area?  I heard it was with a fox sparrow, but they are being seen farther towards the end of the path.  Thanks much. Andrew Andrew v. F.

[nysbirds-l] Ferruginous Hawk

In case anyone is interested the Ferruginous Hawk up in Orange Co. in New Hampton area was last seen around 3pm or so along Celery Ave. and soon after on Onion Rd.  At least that's when I was there and it was seen. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3

[nysbirds-l] extralimital Redwing

The extralimital Redwing was seen all day today in Capisic Pond Park in Portland, Maine.  I also saw one of the two Dickcissels there and a Northern Shrike.  The Black-headed Grosbeak was seen briefly in the early morning but not the rest of the day.  A regular Patagonia Picnic Area Effect

[nysbirds-l] Croton Pt. birds

2/6/21 - Croton Pt. Park, Croton-on-Hudson, NY Time:  2pm to 5:15pm 10+ Horned Larks25+ Common Redpolls6+ Savannah Sparrows (3 different ssp.)3 Song Sparrows7+ White-throated Sparrows2 Bald Eagles1 Great Horned Owl (heard)1 Peregrine Falcon Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20

[nysbirds-l] Are the Croton redpolls still there?

Hi all, Anyone know if the redpolls at Croton Pt. Park are still coming to the same spot?  I thought maybe since the 7+ inches of snow may have moved them to somewhere else I'd ask.  Didn't know if people were still putting out food for them. Thanks, Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting

Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

I had it last weekend.  At the time I thought it was a pale Common since I didn't know the one there was a exilipes ssp.  I was thinking hornemanni ssp. since that it was I've seen here in the northeast. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3 Yonkers,

[nysbirds-l] Mill Pond gallinule

The Common Gallinule at Mill Pond Park along Merrick Rd. in Bellmore/Wantagh was there still today around noon or so on the east side of the island where the briars are hanging over the water low. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3 Yonkers, Westchester Co.,

[nysbirds-l] Saratoga Lake, Saratoga sod farm, Lock 2 birds

Saratoga Lake/Saratoga Sod Farm/Loch 2  and vicinity, Saratoga Co., NY 8:30am to 5:30pm 1 PINK-FOOTED GOOSE1 SNOW GOOSE1 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE1-2 CACKLING GEESE7,000+ Canada Geese25+ Wood Ducks7+ American Wigeonsmany American Black Ducksmany Mallards6+ Northern Pintails30+ Green-winged

[nysbirds-l] Tundra Bean-Goose still around?

Hi all, Thinking of heading back up to Saratoga again tomorrow since it's going to be such a nice day and was wondering if the Tundra Bean-Goose or Yellow-headed Blackbird has been seen lately?  Thanks. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3 Yonkers,

[nysbirds-l] Bog meadow brook nature trail, saratoga,

4 rusty blackbirds seen at above spot off meadow brook rd. Andrew block Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Tundra Bean-Goose and Yellow-headed Blackbird in Saratoga - no

Once again I headed up to Saratoga Lake to try for the goose and now the blackbird as well.  Spent the whole day and found bunches of geese but the huge numbers from monday are pretty much gone.  Lots were heading north.  As far as I know only a white-fronted was found otherwise not much goose

[nysbirds-l] Woodcocks at Sterling Forest

On my way home from Saratoga, I stopped at Sterling Forest at dusk to do some herping and had two woodcock, heard both and saw one on Ironwood Rd. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3 Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York 10705-4780 

[nysbirds-l] siskins

My friend still has a couple siskins at her feeders in Scarsdale.  I assume they'll be heading north soon, but who knows they might stay to nest.  It does happen in these irruption years. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3 Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York

[nysbirds-l] Possible Black Vulture breeding

For anyone doing the Scarsdale area for the atlas, I may have a breeding pair of Black Vultures there.  It's the same pair I always seen in the area of Scarsdale Ford on Central Ave.  Will try to confirm soon.  Was wondering if they were breeding around that area. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block

[nysbirds-l] Wallkill River NWR birds and lots of sushi

4/3/21 - Liberty Loop Trail, Wallkill River NWR, Pine Island/Sussex, NY/NJ Time:  5pm to darkObserver:  Andrew Block several Canada Geese (plus 2 dead ones near each other, not good)8+ Mute Swansseveral Wood Ducks4 American Wigeons7 American Black Ducksmany Mallards7 Blue-winged Tealsmany Green

[nysbirds-l] Red-throated Loon at Prospect Park

With all the excitement about the probable Gray-breasted Martin at Prospect Park I haven't seen any posts about the Red-throated Loon there.  Also had a flock of Pine Siskins there.  Both seen while watching the martin. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3

[nysbirds-l] Ashoken Reservoir White Pelican and Brown Booby

Went to look today for the White Pelican at the Ashoken Reservoir that was reported on ebird but never here hoping to get it and boy were we in luck today.  Finally got it around 1:30pm on a sandbar point directly across from Woodstock Dike viewed from Dike Rd.  Went to view it on the dike and

[nysbirds-l] Fw: Screenshot 2021-04-11 at 1.20.18 PM

Just got this from my friend.  Good job by Latimer.  Now it can continue to be enjoyed by the birders and nature lovers it was intended for.  I mean really, why would we ever need a frisbee golf course.  I barely even know what that is:-( Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20

[nysbirds-l] Schoharie County Eagle Trail

I just happened onto a site for the Schoharie County Eagle Trail today which peaked my interest since I went to school in Cobleskill and I'm very familiar with the area.  I had not heard of this trail, but it seems it's brand new, opening this spring.  It starts at Cobleskill and continues east

Re: [nysbirds-l] Burrowing Owl, Kings County

The question is will it stay around.  Probably not, but it'd be nice:-) Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3 Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York 10705-4780  www.flickr.com/photos/conuropsis/albums On Wednesday, April 28, 2021, 05:49:18 PM EDT, Shaibal

[nysbirds-l] Bear Spring Mtn. WMA birds

5/22/21 - Bear Spring Mtn. WMA, Walton, Delaware Co., NY 1 Mallard6 Canada Geese4 Mourning Doves2 Ruby-throated Hummingbirds2 Turkey Vultures3 Broad-winged Hawks1 Yellow-bellied Sapsucker2 Northern Flickers1 Pileated Woodpecker1 Alder Flycatcher2 Least Flycatchers3 Red-eyed Vireos4 Blue Jays3

[nysbirds-l] dark eyed white-eyed vireo in late May?

Has anyone ever had a juvenile white-eyed vireo in late May?  I had a bird in AZ that looked just like a white-eyed vireo but it's eye was dark.  I know the juveniles have dark eyes, but I've always been puzzled that it was dark at that time of year.  I would think they haven't even fledged at

[nysbirds-l] Mine Torne Rd. still closed?

Does anyone know if Mine Torne Rd. at West Point is still closed to the public?  I assumed it was since I haven't seen mention of it since then many moons ago.  I'd love to go there again and see the goodies I used to over the years.  I rarely left the road since there was so much to see along

[nysbirds-l] white-winged dove/cockatiel

Had a funny experience today along the Taconic Parkway.  As I was nearing the northbound exit 8 I saw just above car level and along the side of the road a bird flying parallel to me that I at first thought was a white-winged dove.  It had the swift flight of a dove and was about the right

[nysbirds-l] Little blue heron at wallkill river nwr

There is a immature little blue heron and a snowy egret at liberty loop trail with the other herons. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] 2 Caspian terms nyack

Heading south towards bridge from memorial park on piermont ave. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] 6 black terns west haverstraw

Seen on east side of river from havrstraw bay park. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Eastern Meadowlark ssp. from Croton last winter

Has anyone narrowed down the meadowlark from Croton Pt. Park last February that was with the redpolls, sparrows, etc. along the path to ssp.?  From my photos it sure looks like argutula from the southeast.  Just wondering.   Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt.

Re: [nysbirds-l] Marshlands Conservancy in Rye (Westchester Co): odd "egret" on 8/21

Hi Phil, Sure is one!  Nice.  There was one in CT last year or the year before that eventually died and is now in the Yale museum.  Hope this one survives better.  By the way this list is actually for the whole state, hence NYS birds, so definitely the place to report this.  For some reason

[nysbirds-l] Fish Crows in Lake George/Bolton Landing

I was up in Warren County at Lake George and Bolton Landing and had a few Fish Crows.  I did not know they'd gotten that far north in NY.  Nice. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3 Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York 10705-4780 

[nysbirds-l] White Plains Rural Cemetery birds

3/29/21 - White Plains Rural Cemetery, Rte. 22, N. White Plains, NY 7 Mourning Doves1 Black Vulture1 Red-tailed Hawk1 Red-bellied Woodpecker1 Yellow-bellied Sapsucker1 Hairy Woodpecker2 Northern Flickers1 Eastern Phoebe1 Red-eyed Vireomany Blue Jays1 Common Raven1 Black-capped Chickadee1

[nysbirds-l] Great White Heron still at Marshlands

As of this evening at dusk the Great White Heron was still there with the other herons and Laughing Gulls south of Marie's Pt.  Gave great looks in the fading light.  Nice to have seen them in CT, NY, and FL:-)   Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3 Yonkers,

[nysbirds-l] Great white heron still there

The great white heron at marshlands reservation is still there as of 5pm today.  Andrew Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Bashakill wma sparrows

On haven rd. I had 2 white-crowned sparrows and a vesper sparrow among the several sparrow species. Andrew Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Cattle Egret influx

There seems to be a Cattle Egret influx into the northeast with reports of good numbers of them from Maine to at least NJ.  Never heard of so many being seen around here.  It's like I'm in Florida:-) Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3 Yonkers, Westchester

[nysbirds-l] Croton point birds

As of noon the cattle egret is not around the landfill.  Hasn't been for atleast an hour.  Did have a flock of pipits and a Kestrel as well as savanna sparrows.  Andrew Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Cattle Egret at croton pt.

With Help from Gail I found the egret at the ballfield on the left with the Canada geese as you enter the park.  There as of 250 pm. Andrew Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] NY Botanical Garden birds

4/16/16 - NY Botanical Garden, Bronx, Bronx Co., NY Time:  9am to 4:15pmObservers:  Andrew Block most of the usual birds plus: 3 Yellow-rumped Warblers3+ Pine Warblers1 Palm Warbler2 Wood Ducks 1 Eastern Phoebe Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 20 Hancock Avenue

[nysbirds-l] Stonecrop Gardens birds

Had a Broad-winged Hawk and a Sharp-shinned Hawk flying low over the plant sale today at Stonecrop Gardens off Rte. 301 in Putnam Co. today. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3 Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York 10705-4629 Phone: 

[nysbirds-l] Blue-headed Vireo in Briarcliff Manor

Had a singing Blue-headed Vireo at 192 Macy Rd. in Briarcliff Manor today.  It was the first of the year for me. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3 Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York 10705-4629 Phone: 914-963-3080; Cell: 914-319-9701  --

[nysbirds-l] Central Park birds

4/30/16 - Central Park, Manhattan, New York Co., NY Time:  7:30am to 3:30pmObservers:  Andrew Block, Wendy Rihner & her family (til 10:30am) 5 Canada Geese7 Mallards1 Belted Kingfishermany Mourning Dovesmany Rock Pigeons3+ Red-bellied Woodpeckers1 Downy Woodpecker3 Northern Flickers1 White-

[nysbirds-l] Sterling Forest environs

5/22/16 - Sterling Forest S.P., Tuxedo, Orange Co., NY Time:  8am to 12amObservers:  Andrew Block and BRSS group 1 Green Heron2 Great Blue Herons1 Black Vulture6 Turkey Vultures10 Canada Geese5 Wood Ducks2 Mallards2 Red-tailed Hawks3+ Wild Turkey1 Spotted Sandpiper3 Mourning Doves1 Black-billed

[nysbirds-l] Black Vultures in Eastchester

I had a pair of Black Vultures over Rte. 22 and the intersection of Summerfield Rd. in Eastchester.  They were just above the trees so may have been circling in on something tasty:-)  Never had them for yard birds while living in B'ville, got them for the town though:-)  Andrew Andrew v. F.

[nysbirds-l] Black Vultures in Eastchester

I had a pair of Black Vultures over Rte. 22 and the intersection of Summerfield Rd. in Eastchester.  They were just above the trees so may have been circling in on something tasty:-)  Never had them for yard birds while living in B'ville, got them for the town though:-)  Andrew Andrew v. F.

[nysbirds-l] Purple Finches

The last two days I've been having a few Purple Finches flying over the house towards Van Cortlandt Park.  That's the earliest I think I've had them in the area. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3 Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York 10705-4629 Phone: 

[nysbirds-l] Bald Eagle in Briarcliff Manor

While visiting my friend at 192 Macy Rd. in Briarcliff Manor, we had an adult Bald Eagle flying low over his yard towards the river this late afternoon.   What a beautiful site and a great yard bird. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3 Yonkers, Westchester

Re: [ebirdsnyc] Re: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Ash-throated Flycatcher

I agree with the thought that there should be one place to report rarities so everyone can see the reports.  The NYSBirds list is the place where that has been done for many years.  I am one of those who doesn't use other sites or modern technology to find out about rarities.  I only use the

[nysbirds-l] Van Cortlandt Park birds

I went this morning from about 8:45am to around 10:30am to the Van Cortlandt Park Parade Grounds and Lake area looking for the recently found geese.  The 2-300 Canada Geese were on the fields but only the imm. white phase Snow Goose was there.  I got excellent looks at all the geese from

[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose yes

I went back at around 4:45pm and was at the VCP Parade Grounds to about 5pm and the Pink-footed Goose was there and easy to see.  The flock was smaller than this am and the Snow Goose was gone, but the Pink-footed was there, nice.  A beautiful bird. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting

[nysbirds-l] Trumpeter Swan continues in Nyack

I went to look for the previously reported Trumpeter Swan at Nyack Beach S.P. and was rewarded with a distant scope view south of the park along the shore.   I was hoping to get some photos of it but it was not to be.  Also had Buffleheads, Mallards, Canada Geese, Ring-billed Gulls, a Raven, and

[nysbirds-l] Black-headed Gull at 5 Islands Park cont.

As of 2pm today the adult Black-headed Gull continues at 5 Islands Park in Larchmont.  It was seen preening on the rocks across from the bridge over to the island.  Finally got it after three tries over the last two years. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3

[nysbirds-l] NJ Gyrfalcon in NY

Just wanted to report that I went for a second try for the gray phase Gyrfalcon that's been hanging out at the State Line Hawkwatch in Alpine, NJ, today and was rewarded with a view at 12:40pm of it being harassed by one of the Peregrines that is resident on the cliffs there.  It headed north

Re:[nysbirds-l] [CT Birds] Tundra Swans near Westchester Airport

They are in NY if the map is correct, not CT.  As I mentioned to Drew when he found them they are probably semi captive since they are hanging out in an atypical site.  Many businesses place swans including tundras, whoopers and trumpeters on their ponds for display.  The University of MA

[nysbirds-l] woodcocks at NYBG still there?

Does anyone know if the woodcocks at NYBG are still being seen there?  Any help would be appreciated. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3 Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York 10705-4629 Phone: 914-963-3080; Cell: 914-319-9701  -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Pete Seeger Park, Beacon

I was up taking a walk at the Pete Seeger Park and adjacent  Folk Music Center which is next to the Beacon Metro North station and had a bedraggled female Red-breasted Merganser feeding near shore.  I don't usually see them along the Hudson River.  Nice place to see one in close.  This is the

[nysbirds-l] eagle over Cross County Center

I forgot to report an adult Bald Eagle over the Cross County Shopping Center in Yonkers a few days ago.  It was fairly low and heading towards LI. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3 Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York 10705-4629 Phone: 914-963-3080; Cell:

[nysbirds-l] FOY hummer

I just had my first Ruby-throated Hummingbird of the year at my feeders within a minute of refilling them!  A gorgeous male in the sun, how beautiful. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3 Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York 10705-4629 Phone: 914-963-3080; Cell:

[nysbirds-l] Black Vultures in Scarsdale

I had a pair of Black Vultures fly up and over the ridge from behind Scarsdale Ford on Central Ave. at the intersection of Ardsley Rd.  I wonder what they were doing there? Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3 Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York 10705-4629

[nysbirds-l] mystery bird question

I was wondering if anyone had an idea about what bird that my father might have seen at the Duck Pond in Bronxville today.  It was grayish with about a 3 foot wingspan and came down and grabbed a fish out of the Bronx River like an eagle would do.  It grabbed the fish with its talons, not its

[nysbirds-l] Cape May Warbler at Van Cortlandt Park

While on my way to my car on Forest Avenue in Yonkers I heard and saw a male Cape May Warbler singing while feeding in the canopy of an oak tree right along the northern border of Van Cortlandt Park.  What a beautiful bird. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt.

[nysbirds-l] funny kingbird sighting out of state for Yankee fans:-)

I know this isn't anywhere near NY, but on the previous two evenings I was watching the Yankee/Royals games on tv which was in Kansas City and the camera focused periodically on a Western Kingbird on a wire near the 1st. base line.   Of course Ken Singleton and David Cone started joking about it

[nysbirds-l] Doodletown Rd. & Camp Alamar Rd. pond birds

5/20/17 - Doodletown Rd., Stony Pt., Rockland Co., NY Time:  8am to 12pmObservers:  Andrew Block, Doug Bloom, and BRSS Audubon group 1 Black Vulture6+ Turkey Vultures1 Mallard1 Mourning Doveseveral Black-billed and Yellow-billed Cuckoos (many seen, heard, and some photographed; have never seen

[nysbirds-l] Stirling S.F. Brewster's Warbler, Golden-winged Warblers, and more

Went to Stirling S.F. today with Bronx River-Sound Shore Audubon and had a wonderful day.  Bird wise things started off slowish at the nature center area but we did get Hooded Warbler and a few other common birds.  When we went to Ironwood Rd. things started picking up.  Along the road itself

[nysbirds-l] ravens everywhere

Just had a Common Raven flying around my friends house on Old Army Rd. in Scarsdale and then on the way home had two being chased by a crow over near Kohls on Central Ave. in Yonkers going west. Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3 Yonkers, Westchester Co.,

[nysbirds-l] Bayard Cutting Arb. and Wertheim NWR birds

Went to Bayard Cutting arboretum today with my buddy to look for the Yellow-throated Warbler that has been reported there.  Even with the windy conditions it was very easy to find with its loud song in the trees across from the right turn into the parking lot.  Very nice bird.  Also there were

[nysbirds-l] Common Raven

I just had a Common Raven flying across in front of my house heading northeast at eye level with my third floor apartment.  I guess they are breeding somewhere around Van Cortlandt Park.  I'm on the northern border of the park. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20 Hancock Avenue,

[nysbirds-l] Canada Warbler in Scarsdale

I was at my friends home on Old Army Rd. this am and heard a Canada Warbler singing down in their backyard which has a low moist area of trees and shrubs and ground cover that is left to grow wild.  It seems a little late for a migrant going north and early for a southbound migrant.  Don't know

Re: [nysbirds-l] Henslow's Sparrow - Shawangunk Grasslands NWR

You'd be right Mike.  I used to work at the refuge when it was first formed and did the checklist for it and Wallkill.  They used to nest there many years ago, but have not been seen there until recently and definitely not on territory.   Very nice bird.  Let's keep our fingers crossed. Andrew 

[nysbirds-l] Common Raven

I just came home to a Common Raven sitting in the tree in my back yard croaking up a storm.  I didn't expect it to be sitting in my yard, usually they are flying by.  It was there for about 10 minutes until I guess the jays finally scared it off. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist

[nysbirds-l] Common Ravens again in the yard

Just had a pair of Common Ravens sitting in the top of my neighbors white pines calling away and they eventually went down out of site into a neighboring yard.  I'd love to know where this pair is nesting.  So great to have them around.   I never thought I'd have all three large corvids as yard

[nysbirds-l] Probable Mitred Parakeet in Yonkers

I had what I believe was a Mitred Parakeet flying north along the Croton Aqueduct parallel to Hancock Ave. last weekend.  I didn't get a look at it but have heard them before and using sources on the net matched the calls to that species.  I've seen the NYC flock once in the Bronx at NYBG so

[nysbirds-l] Hummingbirds on the move

Well the Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are finally on the move through my area.  I have two juv. right now and a total of probably three in the last week an a half.  No adult males yet, though hopefully I will get some. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3

[nysbirds-l] Black Vultures in Scarsdale again

Saw one of the two Black Vultures in the same spot as before on Central Ave. in Scarsdale near Scarsdale Ford.  They must be living in the area.  Also had a Red-shouldered Hawk and common raven along with many Fish Crows.  I don't know if anyone else has noticed but the Fish Crows are much,

[nysbirds-l] Hummingbirds galore

For the last week or two I've been having at least 5 maybe more Ruby-throated Hummingbirds at my two feeders on my patio.  I've never had so many.  They are mostly females and imm. females but a few are imm. males.  I love seeing all the behavior they are doing like mock courting and the

[nysbirds-l] Merlin attack

I just had a Merlin go after some Blue Jays in a spruce in my back neighbors yard.  It went after them in the tree and then flew straight at me and past my house heading west.  Pretty cool, never seen one that close. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3

[nysbirds-l] extralimital white pelican and clay-colored sparrow

Just a heads up.  I saw a White Pelican and a Clay-colored Sparrow at DeKorte Park in Lyndhurst, NJ in the Meadowlands today so people should be on the look out for two species in our area:-) Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3 Yonkers, Westchester Co., New

[nysbirds-l] praying mantid at feeder

How funny is it that after reading an article in the Science Times on tuesday about mantises and hummingbirds getting caught by praying mantids that I'd find a big female Chinese Mantid on my hummer feeders this am:-)  Luckily the hummers seem to have moved on in the last few days so no chance

[nysbirds-l] I knew a white pelican would come, good karma:-)

Well I was right to post about the white pelican in DeKorte Park last weekend:-)  I guess I'm giving off good karma since one should up in NY a week later:-)  And the clay-colored too:-) Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3 Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York

[nysbirds-l] booby around?

Anyone know if the Booby is still around Lake Montauk? Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3 Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York 10705-4629 Phone: 914-963-3080; Cell: 914-319-9701  www.flickr.com/photos/conuropsis/albums -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Extralimital LeConte's Sparrow

Seen today at 5:22pm at the Cove Island Park in Stamford, CT, was a gorgeous LeConte's Sparrow for anyone who's interested.  Very nice bird.  Also see was a Vesper Sparrow on the path. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3 Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York

[nysbirds-l] late warbler

Had a late "Western" Palm Warbler at my friends home in Scarsdale this evening. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3 Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York 10705-4629 Phone: 914-963-3080; Cell: 914-319-9701  www.flickr.com/photos/conuropsis/albums -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] Extralimital Common Greenshank in NJ

Went to see the Common Greenshank at Brigantine NWR in NJ this am.  Was still there when we left around noon.  Moved around a lot though. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3 Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York 10705-4629 Phone: 914-963-3080; Cell: 914-319-9701 

[nysbirds-l] LeConte's still around?

Does anyone know if the LeConte's in Pelham Bay Park is still around?  And where exactly in Turtle cove is it being seen?  I was down in NJ seeing the Greenshank so missed seeing the sparrow yesterday.  I just got a LeConte's in CT a week or so ago and would love to see this one, a great

[nysbirds-l] Turtle Cove Birds- Pelham B.P.

Went to look for the Nelson's and LeConte's Sparrows at Turtle Cove in Pelham Bay Park this afternoon.  Of course the wind didn't help any and I didn't see either of those species.  There were Swamp, Savannah, and Song Sparrows, an Osprey, and a Northern Flicker.  10+ Laughing Gulls were in the

[nysbirds-l] Pelham Bay Park birds

Since Debbie and Bob posted a list of what they saw I won't do a whole list just to say I saw most of what they saw except the gull and a few others, plus some not on their list.  I also had an Orange-crowned Warbler (maybe the same one) near where the entrance trail into the woods is in the

[nysbirds-l] Pelham Bay Park birds 2

Just got back from Pelham Bay Park and had the adult Black-headed Gull in the Orchard Beach lot with about 50+ Laughing Gulls.   Also forgot to add from yesterday a Phoebe and Hermit Thrush. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3 Yonkers, Westchester Co., New

[nysbirds-l] Lafayetteville Multiple Use Area birds

11/4/17 - Lafayetteville Multiple Use Area, Town of Milan, Dutchess Co., NY 25+ Canada Geese1 Red-tailed Hawk2 Mourning Doves2 Red-bellied Woodpeckers1 Yellow-bellied Sapsucker1 Downy Woodpecker2 Northern Flickers1 Pileated Woodpeckerseveral Blue Jaysseveral American Crows2 Common Ravens4+

[nysbirds-l] addendum to previous report

Also had a Red-shouldered Hawk. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3 Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York 10705-4629 Phone: 914-963-3080; Cell: 914-319-9701  www.flickr.com/photos/conuropsis/albums -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Corn Crake and Black-headed Gull

Well it sure was a good day to be a birder!  Went to photograph the Black-headed Gull at Orchard Beach this early pm and got a 100 or so great shots of it in the lot.  When I got home at about 12:30pm I saw a Corn Crake was spotted on the Island so of course dropped everything and zoomed down

[nysbirds-l] age of Corn Crake

Does anyone agree with me when I say this bird looks to be a juvenile?  It doesn't seem to have the gray typical of adults on the breast, throat, and face.  I'm also glad it's not being as secretive as they are supposed to be.  What a great bird. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist

[nysbirds-l] Corn Crake death

It's very sad to hear the Corn Crake is dead, but not surprised at all.  I figured it would be hit by a car at some point.  Just wish it had lasted a little longer for more people to see.  Oh well.  It was a great bird for those who saw it.  Probably a once in a lifetime sighting in the US for

Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: [ebirdsnyc] Van Cortlandt Park Virginia Rail & Black-throated Green Warbler

That's interesting.  That's where I had my first Virginia Rail back in the 1980's.  I guess they are there regularly.  Cool. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3 Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York 10705-4629 Phone: 914-963-3080; Cell: 914-319-9701 

[nysbirds-l] FOS Fox Sparrows in Scarsdale

I had my first of season Fox Sparrows today in my friends yard at 167 Old Army Rd. with a mixed flock of juncos and other birds.  There were at least two of them.  Such gorgeous birds. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3 Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York

[nysbirds-l] Barred Owl along Rte. 9

On my way home this evening just before it got totally dark I had a Barred Owl fly east to west across Rte. 9 in Wappingers Falls just north of CR28.  It flew across about 12 feet above the road. Pretty cool.  New county bird:-) Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20 Hancock Avenue,

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