[nysbirds-l] Smith's Point, L.I. Birds, Tues. Oct 6th

2009-10-06 Thread Carl Starace
species between 7:30 and 9:30, a pair of Merlins.Good October Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http

[nysbirds-l] Smith's Point,L.I. Birds, Sat. Oct 10th

2009-10-10 Thread Carl Starace
, 1 House Wren, 2 White Crowned Sparrow, 3 Chipping Sparrow, 12 Redwinged Blackbird, 4 Catbird and 1000+ Tree Swallow.Winds look really good for another ,wave' tomorrow. Good October Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Smith's Point,L.I., Nov. 7th, SNOW BUNTINGS

2009-11-08 Thread Carl Starace
Hello All, Kevin Nolan and I found an adult Northern Gannet carcass that the tide had brought up just west of the Ranger Station this morning.A flock of 21 Snow Buntings made two passes within the hour.Good November birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Smith's Point and Wading River, L.I. Tundras, Dec. 16th

2009-12-16 Thread Carl Starace
Swans out in the big field,eastside], about 1/4 mile south of the LIE,[exit 69].Good Weekend Birding Counters, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds

[nysbirds-l] Black Guillemot/others on Quogue to Watermill CBC Saturday

2009-12-20 Thread Carl Starace
on their territory in Southampton east of Shinnecock Inlet.Good December Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html

[nysbirds-l] Black Guillemot continues in Southampton, L.I.

2009-12-22 Thread Carl Starace
Highway up to the Inlet are plowed.Other birds seen by Eileen along Sebonic Inlet Road were 4 Bluebirds, a Northern Harrier and a Common Snipe by the bridge over to Ram's Island.Not too shabby for this frigid day.Good December Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Fw: Southampton Black Guillemot Photo

2009-12-22 Thread Carl Starace
Hello All,Luke Ormand just sent me this photo link of the Black Guillemot at Sebonac Inlet/Peconic Bay, Southampton.Photo was taken by Luke late this afternoon.Happy Holidays,Carl Starace http://www.photoportfolios.net/portfolio/pf.cgi?a=vppr=93464CGISESSID

[nysbirds-l] The Guillemot, Shinnecock Inlet and Tiana Beach,Dune Road Birds,Dec. 23rd

2009-12-24 Thread Carl Starace
yards off the tip on the eastern side.Down at Tiana Beach ocean we saw 50+ Sanderling, a Horned Grebe and 12 Red Throated Loons.Happy Holidays, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1

[nysbirds-l] Christmas Day Black Guillemot at Southampton ,YES

2009-12-25 Thread Carl Starace
Bonapartes and N.Gannets were feeding close to the west jetty.Good Weekend Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu

[nysbirds-l] Some Birds from Central Suffolk Count at William Floyd Estate/Forge River Section

2009-12-28 Thread Carl Starace
notations were V V and a lower Green Band with last two numbers being 73.Good New Years Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l

[nysbirds-l] Smith's Point/ Burma Road East,Fire Island, New Years Day

2010-01-01 Thread Carl Starace
Horned Grebe, 8 Common Loon, 14 Redthroated Loon, 38 Longtailed Duck, and 4 Tree Sparrow.Tomorrow's Orient CBC looks to be a real CHILLER. Good January Birding All,Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Orient CBC - Jan. 2nd, A Partial Listing

2010-01-05 Thread Carl Starace
section],and Razorbill,[seen by Mary Laura Lamont on her way over to Plum Island.Good January Birding,Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l

[nysbirds-l] Addendum to Orient CBC LISTING

2010-01-05 Thread Carl Starace
A Harlequin duck and Barrows Goldeneye,[m], were both seen along the Causeway,[bayside]], between East Marion and Orient during Saturday's count. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Dark Phased Rough-legged Hawk at Smith's Point,Long Island, Jan. 6th

2010-01-06 Thread Carl Starace
Harrier, a Grey Ghost.Other birds seen were 25 Snow Bunting,[by the eastern end of the parking lot], 32 Boat-tailed Grackle, 16 Goldfinch, 32 Sanderling and 14 Redthroated Loon.Good January Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Smith's Point L.Is. Razorbills/ others , Thurs. Jan. 7th

2010-01-07 Thread Carl Starace
a long hike eastwards I came up with a flock of 120 Bonaparte Gulls, many of them at rest on the beach..Two Falcons seen, a Peregrine perched at the far end of Pattersquash Island and a Merlin by the traffic circle.Good January Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Dark Phased Roughlegged Hawk, Smith's Point, L.I. Birds, Sunday, Jan. 24th

2010-01-24 Thread Carl Starace
Grackles,[15], continue here, usually between the 4 wheel drive checkin and the trailer park.Good Late January Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com

[nysbirds-l] Smith's Point,L.I. March 2nd - REDNECKED GREBE

2010-03-02 Thread Carl Starace
were seen out towards Pattersquash Island.The Burma Roadbirds were- 8 Yellowrumped Warbler,10 Slate colored Junco, and a single Ipswich Savannah Sparrow.Good March Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Smith's Point, L.I .Some FOS BIRDS, March 9th

2010-03-09 Thread Carl Starace
Blackbirds.Over on the mainland side at Smith Point Marina I found a Cooper's Hawk, and 2 FOS American Oystercatchers.Good March Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http

[nysbirds-l] Red Shouldered Hawk at Southaven Park, Brookhaven Hamlet, Long Island,and an additional bird of note, March, 15th

2010-03-15 Thread Carl Starace
the Isles of Scilly ,Britain. This is an extremely rare occurrence indeed and I believe this photo will have a very long run on the web.The story/photo can be found at,[ littlebirdiehome.com ]Good March Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] New Arrivals -Calverton/Wading River,L.I. April, 8th

2010-04-08 Thread Carl Starace
Hello All, I found a pair of Blue Gray Gnatcatchers today along River Road just south of the Swan Pond canoe launch site in Calverton.Later in the afternoon there were 8 Glossy Ibis out in the large wet field just south of LIE on Wading River Manorville Road. Good April Birding, Carl

[nysbirds-l] Jones and Gilgo Beaches and Hunter's Garden,L.I. April 9th

2010-04-09 Thread Carl Starace
Hello All,Bob Adamo asked me to post his Peregrine #1 atop roof at JB Coast Guard Station, Peregrine #2 was perched on the Osprey nest at Gilgo Beach.Between heavy downpours I had a FOS Hermit Thrush on the slope above the lower bog at Hunter's Garden. Good April Birding, Carl Starace

[nysbirds-l] Hunter's Garden, Eastport ,L.I. - Blue Grosbeak

2010-04-29 Thread Carl Starace
day of April Birding to you, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3

[nysbirds-l] Terrell River County Park, East Moriches/ Hunters Garden, Eastport Birds, May 1st

2010-05-01 Thread Carl Starace
Greens, a Black throated Blue, Scarlet Tanager, Blue headed Vireo, and Hairy Woodpecker. Good May Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l

[nysbirds-l] Pikes Beach ,Westhampton Dunes, L.I. Birds, July 30th

2010-07-31 Thread Carl Starace
Hello All, Sally Swain and I had 14 Royal Terns and 21 Red Knots this morning at the flats in front of the Overlook parking area just east of Pikes Beach. There were also several dozen Ruddy Turnstones, Shortbilled Dowitcher and increasing numbers of Semip. Sands and Sanderlings. Rich Kaskan

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Marsh, Westhampton, Birds, . August 7th

2010-08-07 Thread Carl Starace
numbers of Yellowlegs. Also found were Forster's and Black Tern and a Clapper Rail. The Semipalmated Sandpipers were really scarce today. Guess their all down at JB. .Dowitchers and Ruddy Turnstones were the two most common species. Good August Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Flats, Westhampton Dunes,L.I. ,Tuesday, August 31st

2010-08-31 Thread Carl Starace
Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Beach, Westhampton Dunes, L.I., Sept 4th

2010-09-04 Thread Carl Starace
field earlier we found just 50 or so Black Bellied Plover. Good September Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu

[nysbirds-l] Buff Breasted Sandpiper - Riverhead, L.I., Sept. 5th

2010-09-05 Thread Carl Starace
September Birding,Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http

[nysbirds-l] Smith Point Snow Geese +, Oct 24th

2010-10-23 Thread Carl Starace
, a Multitude of YR Warblers, 16 Slate colored Junco, 12 White Throated Sparrow, 2 White Crowned Sparrow, 2 Swamp Sparrow and in the late afternoon a flock of 46 SNOW GEESE passed over the Ranger Station. Good October Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Smith Point, L.I. Birds, Nov. 1st

2010-11-01 Thread Carl Starace
, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com

[nysbirds-l] Smith Point, Long Island - Harlequins plus

2010-11-03 Thread Carl Starace
west close to shore. Good November Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net

[nysbirds-l] Smith Point, L.I. Rough Legged Hawk

2010-11-06 Thread Carl Starace
that he saw 4 Horned Larks flush up from the traffic circle as he was leaving the park at 1pm.Rich Kaskan also had his, FOS Short Eared Owl this morning at Cupsogue. Good November Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Smith Point , L.I. Birds/ Calveerton Grasslands News ,Nov. 13th

2010-11-13 Thread Carl Starace
Ski Mountain and 90 acre manmade lake. The Calverton Grassland habitat survives for the time being. Good November Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com

[nysbirds-l] Lark Sparrow + Common Raven at EpCal ,Calverton, Bald Eagle in Watermill L.I. Dec. 19th

2010-12-19 Thread Carl Starace
with 76 species including an immature Bald Eagle and light morph Rough legged Hawk. Happy Holidays and Good December Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail

[nysbirds-l] A Close Encounter with the Leconte's Sparrow at Epcal, Calverton N.Y., Jan. 9th

2011-01-09 Thread Carl Starace
the group landing on the runway within 2 ft. of an astonished Dick Belanger. His first Lecontes, literally at his feet. Then the bird returned to its favorite juniper by the fenced enclosure leaving us staring into that icy wind. Good January Birding,Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info

[nysbirds-l] Black Headed Gull at EastHampton, L.I. , Feb. 19th

2011-02-19 Thread Carl Starace
Hello All, There was a Black Headed Gull among a flock of 10 Bonaparte Gulls near shore at Main Beach, Easthampton this afternoon. Hook Pond had 31 Common Merganser and a pair of Northern Pintail. Good February Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls at Cupsogue today

2011-02-23 Thread Carl Starace
Grebe at the Inlet. Good February Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists

[nysbirds-l] Early PIPING PLOVER and other Goods at Montauk/Amagansett/Bridgehampton

2011-03-02 Thread Carl Starace
our original target right out front, Eared Grebe. Good March Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http

[nysbirds-l] Terrell River County Park, Center Moriches/ Cupsogue Beach, Westhampton Dunes

2011-03-07 Thread Carl Starace
, Sally Swain and Dick Belanger had 25 Common Redpolls, an Eastern Meadowlark, 3 Horned Grebes, several of both Loons, 30 BB Plover, 12 Dunlin and 150+ Common Eider down at Moriches Inlet,Cupsogue. How about a brand new to science seabird species. Check link below. Good March Birding,Carl

[nysbirds-l] Eared Grebe in East Hampton - Osprey in Watermill

2011-03-12 Thread Carl Starace
by Montauk Highway .While Lazy Point was a bust, even for shorebirds, Hook Pond still had 8 Common Mergansers. Driving home as we past the Mill Pond in Watermill we spotted a FOS Osprey. Good March Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] FOS Gray Catbird at Terrell River County Park, Center Moriches, LI, March 26th

2011-03-26 Thread Carl Starace
Shovelers, and 75 plus Green winged Teal. A number I have not seen before in the county. Good March Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l

[nysbirds-l] RED NECKED STINT at CUPSOGUE BEACH , Wednesday, July 20th

2011-07-20 Thread Carl Starace
several times and returned for nice scope views before heading across to the long sandbar just inside the inlet. We also saw the Black Tern and one Royal. Short Billed Dowitchers were numerous and we had a dozen Red Knots. Good luck to all who go, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Pikes Beach and Cupsogue this afternoon, Aug. 2nd

2011-08-02 Thread Carl Starace
, Greater Yellowlegs and a few Red Knots. Good August Birding, Carl Starace -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Beach, L.I. Update, Aug. 17th

2011-08-17 Thread Carl Starace
August Birding, Carl Starace -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue, L.I. Update, Saturday, August 20th

2011-08-20 Thread Carl Starace
eventually crossed to the main flat and found the other 2 Marbled's and a Whimbrel ,[spotted by Billy Hanley], at the far bay edge. The 30 Red Knots we have seen here regularly were also present. Good August Birding, Carl Starace p.s. for Curlew lovers out there may I suggest going to the youtube website

[nysbirds-l] Whimbrel/ Godwits continue at Cupsogue Beach, L.I., August 23rd

2011-08-23 Thread Carl Starace
August Birding,[especially post IRENE],Carl Starace p.s. go to youtube, search for curlew capers,Long Live Curlews. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Tracked Whimbrel passes through Hurricane Irene

2011-08-26 Thread Carl Starace
Hello All, Try this Google search- bird survives rough ride through Hurricane Irene . STAY SAFE EVERYONE. Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Beach, L.I. Update for Friday ,Sept. 2nd

2011-09-02 Thread Carl Starace
juvenile Black Skimmers. The Red Knots,[20+] continue they're extended stay but I did not come up with any Black Terns today. I did have a total of 4 Stilt Sandpipers feeding alongside the Marbled Godwits and Western Willets,[5]. Good September Birding to all,Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Beach, L.I., Labor Day Weekend Update, Sept. 3rd

2011-09-03 Thread Carl Starace
], 1 Caspian,[non Br.], 1 Adult Gull-billed and 1 Adult, non Br.] Black Tern. Good Labor Day Weekend Birding to all,Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Eastport, L.I Sodfields Update, Sept, 9th ,2011.

2011-09-09 Thread Carl Starace
Bellies and Killdeers. Over west at the smaller field by Eastport Manorville Road there was zilch. Good September Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Eastport Sod Fields Update for Sunday, Sept. 11th

2011-09-11 Thread Carl Starace
Hello All, This morning at around 9am Dick Belanger had close up views of 3 Buff Breasted Sandpipers in the smaller field off Eastport Manorville Road,[west of County Road 51]. Good September Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Smith Point, L.I. Migrant Update for Sept. 16th

2011-09-16 Thread Carl Starace
. Good Autumn Birding, Carl Starace -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Smith Point, L.I. Horned Grebe, other Birds, Oct. 21st

2011-10-21 Thread Carl Starace
. A flock of 8 Greater Yellowlegs passed by just before we left. Good October Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Smith Point, L.I. Birds Today, Sunday, Oct. 23rd

2011-10-23 Thread Carl Starace
hours watching the first steady run of Northern Gannets, both Common and Red Throated Loons and Scoter ducks from the upper deck of the Ranger Station. Tuesday morning could be interesting. Good October Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Smith Point Snow Buntings,other Long Island Birds, Friday, Oct. 28th

2011-10-28 Thread Carl Starace
, Kinglets, several Eastern Phoebe and 3 dozen Slate Colored Junco. Good October Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Cornell Cooperative/Suffolk Parks Bird Walk, Smith Point County Park, L.I., Saturday

2011-11-05 Thread Carl Starace
flocks erupted from the hedgerows. Field and Chippings were with them.Early on we watched 20 Snow Buntings skim the primary dune,3 Horned Larks were also found in the big lot.No sign of the 7 Royal Terns I saw on Thursday.Good Autumn Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Brown Pelican at Montauk, L.I., Monday, Nov. 7th

2011-11-07 Thread Carl Starace
, Carl Starace -- 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] Addendum to Additional SP Birds

2011-11-12 Thread Carl Starace
Whoops, that would be Boat Tailed Grackles seen by Dick Belanger at Smith Point. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Smith Point, Long Island , Birds, Friday, Nov.18th

2011-11-18 Thread Carl Starace
Hawk and Northern Harrier. There was a steady run of mostly Red Throated Loon and lots of Gannets along the ocean.There are currently Snowy Owl sightings in Mass., Connecticut and New Jersey. Good Autumn Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Watermill, L.I. Birds, Tues., Dec. 13th

2011-12-13 Thread Carl Starace
, Carl Starace -- 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] Dune Road/ Eastport Pond, Long Island Birds Yesterday Afternoon.

2011-12-23 Thread Carl Starace
that whole stretch.. Down towards East Quogue Kevin Nolan and I also found 2 Great Egrets close to bayside in the ditch along the dirt road by Triton Lane. Eastport Pond is loaded with waterfowl. Of note were 3 Redheads. Happy Holidays to everyone, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Saturday's Highlights From Orient Point CBC - Territory of Orient/Plum Island

2012-01-01 Thread Carl Starace
Sparrow, a Field Sparrow and 8 Swamp Sparrow. Good January Birding to everyone and Happy New Year, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Birds at Hook Pond, East Hampton, Jan. 25th

2012-01-25 Thread Carl Starace
Hello, Birds at the pond this afternoon included 10 Common Merganser, a White Fronted Goose, pair of Northern Pintail Duck, and 4 Pied billed Grebe. Good January Birding,Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Shinnecock Inlet and Points East, Feb. 15th

2012-02-15 Thread Carl Starace
the northern end.We also had Belted Kingfisher's at four different locales.Good mid February Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Montauk Peninsula/Lazy Point/Hook Pond, Sat. Feb. 18th

2012-02-18 Thread Carl Starace
Birding,Carl Starace -- 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

[nysbirds-l] NO PFGoose, Birds further East, Feb. 23rd

2012-02-23 Thread Carl Starace
at the Inlet but as we neared Triton Lane further west we had superb looks at the Iceland Gull standing in a roadside ditch. Good Balmy February Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Orange Crowned and Pine Warbler, YESSSS , Patchogue Lake, Long Island, Tuesday, Feb. 28th

2012-02-28 Thread Carl Starace
Road in East Patchogue. Good Feb. Birding, Carl Starace -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Eastern Long Island Oystercatchers, Friday, March 2nd

2012-03-02 Thread Carl Starace
American Oystercatcher on the island closest to Ponquogue Bridge. A third Great Egret was seen near Triton Lane. At Eastport Pond , the immensity of Scaup flock, just a beautiful thing to behold. Good March Birding All,Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] East Hampton, L.I. Birds Today and late additions, Sat. March 10th

2012-03-10 Thread Carl Starace
counted 10 Eastern Bluebirds at Epcal in Calverton. Good March Birding to All,Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1

[nysbirds-l] St. Patricks Day Glossy Ibis Trio and a Peregrine Kill, Terrell River County Park, East Moriches, L.I.

2012-03-17 Thread Carl Starace
Pheasant. Good March Birding, Carl Starace -- 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] PALM WARBLER/Other FOS Birds Today in Eastern Suffolk County

2012-03-30 Thread Carl Starace
, Carl Starace -- 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] EARTH DAY PROTHONOTARY, TERRELL RIVER, EAST MORICHES, L.I., April 21st

2012-04-22 Thread Carl Starace
parking lot.Walk about 100 yards looking for the first trail on the left that meanders towards the river. Good April Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park, Westhampton, Thurs. August 16th

2012-08-16 Thread Carl Starace
over on the barrier island at Smith Point was staggering.Good August Birding to all, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Pectoral Show Along Sound Avenue, Riverhead, Sept. 7th

2012-09-07 Thread Carl Starace
American Golden Plovers amongst a group of 38 Black Bellied Plover. Good September Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue and Pikes Beach Birds, Westhampton Dunes, Sept. 11th

2012-09-11 Thread Carl Starace
to the inlet, 2 Northern Harrier and several American Kestrals. The bar at Pikes held 37 Royal Terns , one Caspian Tern and a single Ruddy Turnstone. Good September Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Smith Point, L.I. Yellow Headed Blackbird this AM

2012-10-07 Thread Carl Starace
Creeper, a male Northern Harrier, multitudes of GC Kinglets and an exquisite looking Bobolink by the parking field that Derek Rogers had spotted . Very birdy morning this. Good October Birding,Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Smith Point L.I. Birds, Oct. 13th

2012-10-13 Thread Carl Starace
]. At the trailer park we had a juvenile Red Headed Woodpecker working the pines, 2 Hermit Thrush and 2 more Dickcissel. There were also several flocks of Brant along the bay.Good October Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] PACIFIC LOON, East Moriches, Long Island, Monday, November 26th

2012-11-26 Thread Carl Starace
that Steve Biasetti came up with a Pacific Loon along this same stretch of shoreline and it stuck around quite a few days. Good Luck and Good November Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Shinnecock Inlet and Tiana Beach, Thursday, Nov. 29th

2012-11-29 Thread Carl Starace
building- 2 Pine Siskin, 4 Whitewinged Crossbill, and on ocean- several hundred mainly Black Scoter and a lone Grey Seal. Good Weekend Birding,Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Shinnecock Inlet, Friday, Nov. 30th

2012-11-30 Thread Carl Starace
Ruddy Turnstones spotted by Aaron Virgin. Lots of Northern Gannets about. Eleven Blackbellied Plover landed on the beach to the west just as I was leaving. The island on Ponqugue Bridge's far side had ten resting GB Herons. Good Birding All, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Shinnecock and Tiana Beach, Dune Rd., Sunday, Dec. 2nd

2012-12-02 Thread Carl Starace
checking the pines and within 5 minutes had a swirl of Crossbills over our heads. There were well over a hundred and this flock contained both species. Good December Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Dune Road, L.I. Birds and Eurasian Wigeon, Dec. 11th

2012-12-11 Thread Carl Starace
Heron and an American Bittern were spotted near Triton Lane. David Means found a Eurasian Wigeon among a group of Gadwall this morning at Southaven Park,north of Sunrise Highway in Shirley. Good Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] TUFTED DUCK PAIR, Huntington Harbor, Dec. 18th, 2012

2012-12-18 Thread Carl Starace
to fly off towards the Sound. He said the female's head was rich brown and there was just the hint of white by the base of bill. Wish now I had gone with him when he had called early this morning. Good December Birding , Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Calverton, Long Island, Grassland Birds, Dec. 20th

2012-12-20 Thread Carl Starace
Meadowlark there. Along the tree line at the northern boundary of that Hulse Landing field were over a dozen White Crowned Sparrow. There were 6 Redtailed Hawk, 2 Harrier and an American Kestral at large. Good December Birding,Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Dune Road- Shinnecock Inlet to Post Lane Bridge, Quogue, Jan. 20th, 2012

2013-01-20 Thread Carl Starace
by about mid span of Ponquogue Bridge, an American Bittern,[in ditch between Triton and Dolphin Lanes and 2 Great Egrets in same stretch. Good January Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Accabonac Harbor, East Hampton, Feb. 2nd, 2013

2013-02-02 Thread Carl Starace
Hi, Birding the East Hampton area today we happened upon 8 Ruddy Turnstones amongst a flock of Sanderling and Dunlin at Accabonac Harbor, Springs. Hook Pond held few birds due to its being mostly iced over. Good February Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Montauk Point/ Hook Pond Birds, Monday , Feb. 26th, 2013

2013-02-25 Thread Carl Starace
for the Snowy. At Hook Pond in East Hampton we noticed the Common Mergansers had returned. There were 21 birds, eighteen of them males. Nice day out east.Good Late February Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] COMMON REDPOLLS, CALVERTON, L.I., March 28th

2013-03-28 Thread Carl Starace
to earth next to a Falconer who had been hidden from our view. This morning there were 14 American Oystercatchers in the vicinity of Ponquogue Bridge,Hampton Bays. Good March Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Maple Swamp CROSSBILLS, Flanders, L.I., Monday, April, 15th

2013-04-15 Thread Carl Starace
, a Hermit Thrush, Eastern Phoebe and Brown Creeper. This area is especially bad for ticks in season and I did pick up several today. Good April Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] The North Fork Preserve, Northville, Long Island, Monday, April 29th

2013-04-29 Thread Carl Starace
Catbird, several Chipping Sparrow, 3 Wild Turkeys, 2 Ringnecked Pheasant, 2 American Woodcock, 2 Turkey Vultures, a Coopers Hawk, 2 Red tailed Hawk, 2 Osprey, and a pair of Wood Duck. Good April Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] An Osprey Sighting, Riverhead, Long Island

2014-03-15 Thread Carl Starace
Hello Everyone, My cousin Deb Robertaccio of Hampton Bays has phoned to tell of seeing her first Osprey yesterday at 4:45 pm. She was crossing the overpass of the Peconic River just south of Indian Island Golf Course when the bird flew by. Good March Birding to All,Carl Starace

[nysbirds-l] A note on Peter Matthiessen of Sagaponack, L.I.

2014-04-06 Thread Carl Starace
Leopard in ,The Snow Leopard and of the Arctic Skua in ,End of the Earth, A Voyage to Antarctica, and the world's Cranes in, The Birds of Heaven, Travels with Cranes. His writings have been an life long inspiration to me and I'm sure many others. Farewell Peter, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info

[nysbirds-l] A Blast From the Past

2020-06-06 Thread Carl Starace
Nice surprise Hugh. Last time I saw Andy we were knee deep in the quickening tide at Cupsogue. He once told me he'd moved back from Florida because there were too few sparrows. Go Andy Go! Oh yes, some fine writing there Ned.Carl,Niwot, Colorado -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] A Blast From the Past

2020-06-06 Thread Carl Starace
Nice surprise Hugh. Last time I saw Andy we were knee deep in the quickening tide at Cupsogue. He once told me he'd moved back from Florida because there were too few sparrows. Go Andy Go! Oh yes, some fine writing there Ned.Carl,Niwot, Colorado -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Smith's Point, L.I. Birds, Monday, Oct. 5th

2009-10-05 Thread Carl Starace
numbers of Northern Flickers and a few Cedar Waxwings.Also about were 3 Merlins and 2 Am. Kestrals and our summer resident 11 Killdeer.Across the bay on the mainland I found 13 Royal Terns on the pilings at Violet Cove Marina in Mastic Beach.Good October Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] Smith's Point, L.I. Birds, Tues. Oct 6th

2009-10-06 Thread Carl Starace
species between 7:30 and 9:30, a pair of Merlins.Good October Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http

[nysbirds-l] Smith's Point,L.I. Birds, Sat. Oct 10th

2009-10-10 Thread Carl Starace
, 1 House Wren, 2 White Crowned Sparrow, 3 Chipping Sparrow, 12 Redwinged Blackbird, 4 Catbird and 1000+ Tree Swallow.Winds look really good for another ,"wave'" tomorrow. Good October Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWE

[nysbirds-l] Smith's Point,L.I., Nov. 7th, SNOW BUNTINGS

2009-11-08 Thread Carl Starace
Hello All, Kevin Nolan and I found an adult Northern Gannet carcass that the tide had brought up just west of the Ranger Station this morning.A flock of 21 Snow Buntings made two passes within the hour.Good November birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Smith's Point and Wading River, L.I. Tundras, Dec. 16th

2009-12-16 Thread Carl Starace
Swans out in the big field,eastside], about 1/4 mile south of the LIE,[exit 69].Good Weekend Birding Counters, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds

[nysbirds-l] Black Guillemot/others on Quogue to Watermill CBC Saturday

2009-12-20 Thread Carl Starace
on their territory in Southampton east of Shinnecock Inlet.Good December Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html

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