[nysbirds-l] Singing Kentucky Warbler Chenango County NY

All, I was doing Breeding Bird Atlasing on my block in Beaver Meadow SF northern Chenango County today and came across a singing Kentucky Warbler, What is most unusual is that it was amid many northern breeders in a mixed northern hardwood/spruce forest. At the same time this bird was singing, I

[nysbirds-l] Singing Kentucky Warbler Chenango County NY

All, I was doing Breeding Bird Atlasing on my block in Beaver Meadow SF northern Chenango County today and came across a singing Kentucky Warbler, What is most unusual is that it was amid many northern breeders in a mixed northern hardwood/spruce forest. At the same time this bird was singing, I

[nysbirds-l] Swainson's Thrush Pharsalia Wildlife Management Area Chenango Co. NY

All, After much searching, I finally found a location that has decent numbers of SWAINSON'S THRUSH in Chenango County. For many years, it seemed easy to get this species in New Michigan State Forest Pharsalia NY during summer. This year I did have one singing bird on the Old CCC Truck Rd well

[nysbirds-l] Swainson's Thrush Pharsalia Wildlife Management Area Chenango Co. NY

All, After much searching, I finally found a location that has decent numbers of SWAINSON'S THRUSH in Chenango County. For many years, it seemed easy to get this species in New Michigan State Forest Pharsalia NY during summer. This year I did have one singing bird on the Old CCC Truck Rd well

[nysbirds-l] Global Big Day and Massive White-Winged Scoter Flight Broome Co. NY

All, Had about 7 hours to bird today so I made the most of it and began at one of our local hotspots - Whitney Point Dam. along Keibal Rd. Jim Hoteling, one of our fine local birders, made it there early and reported an amazing 250+ WW SCOTERS on the dam. I came up quickly and we found even more

[nysbirds-l] Global Big Day and Massive White-Winged Scoter Flight Broome Co. NY

All, Had about 7 hours to bird today so I made the most of it and began at one of our local hotspots - Whitney Point Dam. along Keibal Rd. Jim Hoteling, one of our fine local birders, made it there early and reported an amazing 250+ WW SCOTERS on the dam. I came up quickly and we found even more

[nysbirds-l] Bird shootings in Delaware County!

Delaware County Sheriff is telling people to stop shooting birds on wires so as to *not cause power and telecommunication outages!* But there is NO mention in the article that this is highly illegal and bad for the birds! So basically it's OK to shoot a bird not on a wire? Unbelievable. The

[nysbirds-l] Bird shootings in Delaware County!

Delaware County Sheriff is telling people to stop shooting birds on wires so as to *not cause power and telecommunication outages!* But there is NO mention in the article that this is highly illegal and bad for the birds! So basically it's OK to shoot a bird not on a wire? Unbelievable. The

[nysbirds-l] King Eider still present Keibal Rd Whitney Point Reservoir late this afternoon 11/10/2020

All,  The KING EIDER was farther up the shore on the Whitney Point Reservoir as seen from Keibal Rd this afternoon on a gloriously warm sunny day. The bird was farther offshore too and frequently diving. The exact location where I had the bird today was   42.352361°N and 75.980250°W. The bird

[nysbirds-l] King Eider still present Keibal Rd Whitney Point Reservoir late this afternoon 11/10/2020

All,  The KING EIDER was farther up the shore on the Whitney Point Reservoir as seen from Keibal Rd this afternoon on a gloriously warm sunny day. The bird was farther offshore too and frequently diving. The exact location where I had the bird today was   42.352361°N and 75.980250°W. The bird

[nysbirds-l] King Eider Broome Co. Whitney Point Dam Whitney Pt. NY Today Nov 8 2020

All,  >From the beginning of Keibal rd on the west side of Whitney Point Dam Whitney >Point, NY, I found a female-type KING EIDER very close to the shore near the >beginning of the dirt road. The bird was at times maybe 15 feet away from the >shore. This is the first Broome e-bird record, and

[nysbirds-l] King Eider Broome Co. Whitney Point Dam Whitney Pt. NY Today Nov 8 2020

All,  >From the beginning of Keibal rd on the west side of Whitney Point Dam Whitney >Point, NY, I found a female-type KING EIDER very close to the shore near the >beginning of the dirt road. The bird was at times maybe 15 feet away from the >shore. This is the first Broome e-bird record, and

[nysbirds-l] Unusual Weather Pattern - More Vagrants? Cave Swallows??

All, We are experiencing an incredible stretch of southwest winds that began Wednesday Nov 4th and is expected to last until Tuesday the 10th. That is 7 days of unseasonably mild southwest flow. I ran some wind trajectories from southern Texas and other points in the southwest U.S and most of

[nysbirds-l] Unusual Weather Pattern - More Vagrants? Cave Swallows??

All, We are experiencing an incredible stretch of southwest winds that began Wednesday Nov 4th and is expected to last until Tuesday the 10th. That is 7 days of unseasonably mild southwest flow. I ran some wind trajectories from southern Texas and other points in the southwest U.S and most of

Re: [nysbirds-l] American Golden-Plover declines - wind farms?

AM Joseph O'Sullivan wrote: > What paleoclimate study or studies come to the conclusion that the Arctic > was 2-4c warmer 8000 years ago? I would like to read those reports. Could > you provide a link? > > On Fri, Oct 23, 2020 at 7:59 PM David Nicosia > wrote: > >> All, &g

Re: [nysbirds-l] American Golden-Plover declines - wind farms?

AM Joseph O'Sullivan wrote: > What paleoclimate study or studies come to the conclusion that the Arctic > was 2-4c warmer 8000 years ago? I would like to read those reports. Could > you provide a link? > > On Fri, Oct 23, 2020 at 7:59 PM David Nicosia > wrote: > >> All, &g

[nysbirds-l] American Golden-Plover declines - wind farms?

All, In Broome Co we have been fortunate to have had a great year for the AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVER. That is most definitely related to the drawdown of Whitney Point Reservoir which empasses ebird hotspots of Upper Lisle Co. Park, Dorchester Park and Keibel Rd. But, based on looking at Bull's

[nysbirds-l] American Golden-Plover declines - wind farms?

All, In Broome Co we have been fortunate to have had a great year for the AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVER. That is most definitely related to the drawdown of Whitney Point Reservoir which empasses ebird hotspots of Upper Lisle Co. Park, Dorchester Park and Keibel Rd. But, based on looking at Bull's

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bonaparte's Gulls

na can account for these birds.  i dont know what the basis of a "big increase" in Canada is, but that seems to conflict with the opinions of everyone in the USA who was followed these Bonapartes flocks for 20-40 years. On Sat, Oct 17, 2020 at 4:56 PM David Nicosia wrote: In Canad

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bonaparte's Gulls

na can account for these birds.  i dont know what the basis of a "big increase" in Canada is, but that seems to conflict with the opinions of everyone in the USA who was followed these Bonapartes flocks for 20-40 years. On Sat, Oct 17, 2020 at 4:56 PM David Nicosia wrote: In Canad

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bonaparte's Gulls

In Canada, they list Bonaparte's Gulls as having a "large increase". In Shai's graph of CBC you can see a definite decline of wintering BOGUs from the 70s, 80s and 90s to the 2010s in the RI and LI areas. https://www.flickr.com/photos/96951581@N02/50482248298/ I ran sea surface temperature

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bonaparte's Gulls

, October 15, 2020, 03:12:51 PM EDT, David Nicosia wrote: To clarify, I wonder if they are sticking around the upper Great Lakes more in the winter since the ice has been much less recently up there. That would affect our numbers in NY On Thu, Oct 15, 2020 at 3:10 PM David Nicosia wrote: I

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bonaparte's Gulls

, October 15, 2020, 03:12:51 PM EDT, David Nicosia wrote: To clarify, I wonder if they are sticking around the upper Great Lakes more in the winter since the ice has been much less recently up there. That would affect our numbers in NY On Thu, Oct 15, 2020 at 3:10 PM David Nicosia wrote: I

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bonaparte's Gulls

To clarify, I wonder if they are sticking around the upper Great Lakes more in the winter since the ice has been much less recently up there. That would affect our numbers in NY On Thu, Oct 15, 2020 at 3:10 PM David Nicosia wrote: > I wonder if BOGUs are wintering farther north due to rec

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bonaparte's Gulls

To clarify, I wonder if they are sticking around the upper Great Lakes more in the winter since the ice has been much less recently up there. That would affect our numbers in NY On Thu, Oct 15, 2020 at 3:10 PM David Nicosia wrote: > I wonder if BOGUs are wintering farther north due to rec

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bonaparte's Gulls

I wonder if BOGUs are wintering farther north due to recent milder winters? On Wed, Oct 14, 2020 at 7:12 PM wrote: > I’m most pleased at the developing discussion on small gulls and other > bird population fluctuations (mainly declines ☹). > > > > One quick thought – on choice of statistics

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bonaparte's Gulls

I wonder if BOGUs are wintering farther north due to recent milder winters? On Wed, Oct 14, 2020 at 7:12 PM wrote: > I’m most pleased at the developing discussion on small gulls and other > bird population fluctuations (mainly declines ☹). > > > > One quick thought – on choice of statistics

Re: RE:[nysbirds-l] American Golden-Plover - another NYS migrant to worry about?

Could it be the mass erection of wind farms in the central Plains? Many of these shorebirds including AGPL  migrate up through the Plains in the spring. With more and more wind farms and higher ones too in the Plains, could the mortality of the breeding adults finally be showing up? I can

Re: RE:[nysbirds-l] American Golden-Plover - another NYS migrant to worry about?

Could it be the mass erection of wind farms in the central Plains? Many of these shorebirds including AGPL  migrate up through the Plains in the spring. With more and more wind farms and higher ones too in the Plains, could the mortality of the breeding adults finally be showing up? I can

[nysbirds-l] Upper Lisle County Park Today 10/11/2020- AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVERS and more

With the continued draw down of the Whitney Point Reservoir, Upper Lisle Co. Park in Broome County continues to support extensive mudflats and some of the best birding we have seen here in over 10 years. Two juvenile AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVERS continue along with two BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER juveniles

[nysbirds-l] Upper Lisle County Park Today 10/11/2020- AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVERS and more

With the continued draw down of the Whitney Point Reservoir, Upper Lisle Co. Park in Broome County continues to support extensive mudflats and some of the best birding we have seen here in over 10 years. Two juvenile AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVERS continue along with two BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER juveniles

[nysbirds-l] Broome Co. Birds last few weeks: Hudsonian Godwit, Glossy/White-Faced Ibis, Forster's Terns, American Golden-Plovers and Franklin's Gull

All, I haven't posted to this list for a while but it was pretty slow until recently. On September 11th, I had a first county record HUDSONIAN GODWIT at Dorchester Park Whitney Point. The bird didn't stay long and unfortunately I was the only person to get on it. There were some gulls near one

[nysbirds-l] Broome Co. Birds last few weeks: Hudsonian Godwit, Glossy/White-Faced Ibis, Forster's Terns, American Golden-Plovers and Franklin's Gull

All, I haven't posted to this list for a while but it was pretty slow until recently. On September 11th, I had a first county record HUDSONIAN GODWIT at Dorchester Park Whitney Point. The bird didn't stay long and unfortunately I was the only person to get on it. There were some gulls near one

Re: [nysbirds-l] South Polar Skua at Robert Moses State Park (Suffolk County)

Courtesy Tropical Storm Faymore interesting rarities possible on the Island next couple days as you can imagine. Good luck. On Friday, July 10, 2020, 09:54:06 AM EDT, Ken Feustel wrote: At 9:35AM a near shore dark morph  South Polar Skua was observed from RMSP Field 2. The bird

Re: [nysbirds-l] South Polar Skua at Robert Moses State Park (Suffolk County)

Courtesy Tropical Storm Faymore interesting rarities possible on the Island next couple days as you can imagine. Good luck. On Friday, July 10, 2020, 09:54:06 AM EDT, Ken Feustel wrote: At 9:35AM a near shore dark morph  South Polar Skua was observed from RMSP Field 2. The bird

[nysbirds-l] Upper Lisle County Park in Broome Co. Sunday March 29th 2020- 54 species!!

All, In these crazy unprecedented times we are in, there is still one constant - spring migration; and what a great way to "social distance" yourself. I birded for around 3 hours by myself at Upper Lisle County Park Whitney Point area, an ebird hotspot in Broome Co. There were loads of waterfowl

[nysbirds-l] Upper Lisle County Park in Broome Co. Sunday March 29th 2020- 54 species!!

All, In these crazy unprecedented times we are in, there is still one constant - spring migration; and what a great way to "social distance" yourself. I birded for around 3 hours by myself at Upper Lisle County Park Whitney Point area, an ebird hotspot in Broome Co. There were loads of waterfowl

[nysbirds-l] Baird's Sandpiper Broome Co. Susquehanna River Gravel Bars Endwell/Vestal NY

All, I found a juvenile BAIRD'S SANDPIPER while walking the gravel bars on the Susquehanna River between Vestal and Endwell NY this morning. The bird was at the west most gravel bar visible from the guard rail RIver Rd Endwell, NY (e-bird hotspot). The exact location is here

[nysbirds-l] Baird's Sandpiper Broome Co. Susquehanna River Gravel Bars Endwell/Vestal NY

All, I found a juvenile BAIRD'S SANDPIPER while walking the gravel bars on the Susquehanna River between Vestal and Endwell NY this morning. The bird was at the west most gravel bar visible from the guard rail RIver Rd Endwell, NY (e-bird hotspot). The exact location is here

[nysbirds-l] Hurricane Dorian

Dorian likely will pass well southeast of LI Friday night to Saturday. There will be northerly winds from the surface to at least 30,000 feet AGL Saturday morning. In the lowest few thousand feet winds will be primarily north to northeast. I am not sure what this means for LI exactly, but the

[nysbirds-l] Hurricane Dorian

Dorian likely will pass well southeast of LI Friday night to Saturday. There will be northerly winds from the surface to at least 30,000 feet AGL Saturday morning. In the lowest few thousand feet winds will be primarily north to northeast. I am not sure what this means for LI exactly, but the

Re: [nysbirds-l] Hurricane Dorian

Dorian likely will pass well southeast of LI Friday night to Saturday. There will be northerly winds from the surface to at least 30,000 feet AGL Saturday morning. In the lowest few thousand feet winds will be primarily north to northeast.  I am not sure what this means for LI exactly, but the

Re: [nysbirds-l] Hurricane Dorian

Dorian likely will pass well southeast of LI Friday night to Saturday. There will be northerly winds from the surface to at least 30,000 feet AGL Saturday morning. In the lowest few thousand feet winds will be primarily north to northeast.  I am not sure what this means for LI exactly, but the

[nysbirds-l] Balsam Lake Mountain in Catskills- Blackpoll Warbler and Others Today 7/13/2019

Took an afternoon hike up Balsam Lake Mountain in the western Catskills w/ my wife. I didn't expect too much given the time of day but I was surprised at the bird song this late. The highlight for me was a singing male BLACKPOLL WARBLER at the summit which is 3731 Feet above sea level. Once you

[nysbirds-l] Balsam Lake Mountain in Catskills- Blackpoll Warbler and Others Today 7/13/2019

Took an afternoon hike up Balsam Lake Mountain in the western Catskills w/ my wife. I didn't expect too much given the time of day but I was surprised at the bird song this late. The highlight for me was a singing male BLACKPOLL WARBLER at the summit which is 3731 Feet above sea level. Once you

Re: [nysbirds-l] Does the Hermit Thrush still breed on Long Island???

this is somewhat surprising given the success conservationists > have had in preserving tens of thousands of acres of suitable habitat. > > John Turner > > On June 28, 2019 at 8:56 AM David Nicosia wrote: > > Does the Hermit Thrush still breed in the pine barrens of Long Is

Re: [nysbirds-l] Does the Hermit Thrush still breed on Long Island???

this is somewhat surprising given the success conservationists > have had in preserving tens of thousands of acres of suitable habitat. > > John Turner > > On June 28, 2019 at 8:56 AM David Nicosia wrote: > > Does the Hermit Thrush still breed in the pine barrens of Long Is

[nysbirds-l] Does the Hermit Thrush still breed on Long Island???

Does the Hermit Thrush still breed in the pine barrens of Long Island? I noticed on the ebird map for June 2019 no HETH reports for LI. Curious. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Does the Hermit Thrush still breed on Long Island???

Does the Hermit Thrush still breed in the pine barrens of Long Island? I noticed on the ebird map for June 2019 no HETH reports for LI. Curious. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Purposeful Birdwatching

All, I am enjoying the slower pace since our breeding birds are here for a while now. This allows me to get back to my LOOB which I do have! But when I have time I like to enjoy our breeding birds and here in upstate NY in the hills we have many beautiful warblers that nest. This year I am

[nysbirds-l] Purposeful Birdwatching

All, I am enjoying the slower pace since our breeding birds are here for a while now. This allows me to get back to my LOOB which I do have! But when I have time I like to enjoy our breeding birds and here in upstate NY in the hills we have many beautiful warblers that nest. This year I am

Re: [nysbirds-l] Purposeful Birdwatching

I am enjoying the slower pace since our breeding birds are here for a while now. This allows me to get back to my LOOB which I do have! But when I have time I like to enjoy our breeding birds and here in upstate NY in the hills we have many beautiful warblers that nest. This year I looking at

Re: [nysbirds-l] Purposeful Birdwatching

I am enjoying the slower pace since our breeding birds are here for a while now. This allows me to get back to my LOOB which I do have! But when I have time I like to enjoy our breeding birds and here in upstate NY in the hills we have many beautiful warblers that nest. This year I looking at

[nysbirds-l] Last Couple Days in Broome Co. - GRAY CATBIRD, LONG-TAILED DUCK, REDHEADS, WINTER WREN....

Great birds last couple days for Broome Co. REDHEADS- between 4 and 6 Boland Pond. GRAY CATBIRD Boland today w/ Jim Hoteling. Bird was in thickets across road from parking area eating berries. This is the most unusual and rare bird for Broome Co. this time of year. SWAMP SPARROW- one at Boland

[nysbirds-l] Last Couple Days in Broome Co. - GRAY CATBIRD, LONG-TAILED DUCK, REDHEADS, WINTER WREN....

Great birds last couple days for Broome Co. REDHEADS- between 4 and 6 Boland Pond. GRAY CATBIRD Boland today w/ Jim Hoteling. Bird was in thickets across road from parking area eating berries. This is the most unusual and rare bird for Broome Co. this time of year. SWAMP SPARROW- one at Boland

[nysbirds-l] Nelson's Sparrow and others Upper Lisle County Park Whitney Point, NY

All, I was birding Upper Lisle this morning, I came up to the red gate on the Truck Road and then started walking toward the spruces. I saw a lot of birds in the weedy marshy area by the pond there, close to where the Glossy Ibis was found this spring. I started some phishing and on the top of a

[nysbirds-l] Nelson's Sparrow and others Upper Lisle County Park Whitney Point, NY

All, I was birding Upper Lisle this morning, I came up to the red gate on the Truck Road and then started walking toward the spruces. I saw a lot of birds in the weedy marshy area by the pond there, close to where the Glossy Ibis was found this spring. I started some phishing and on the top of a

[nysbirds-l] 20 species of Warblers Broome Co. including CAPE MAY, BAY-BREASTED, MOURNING and TENNESSEE

Yesterday, May 10th George Chiu and I hit the roads of northern Broome County to see what migrants and newly arrived breeders dropped in from Wednesday night's strong south winds. King Street Town of Barker, NY is a favorite local spot that has a lot of breeders and we started there. I am happy to

[nysbirds-l] 20 species of Warblers Broome Co. including CAPE MAY, BAY-BREASTED, MOURNING and TENNESSEE

Yesterday, May 10th George Chiu and I hit the roads of northern Broome County to see what migrants and newly arrived breeders dropped in from Wednesday night's strong south winds. King Street Town of Barker, NY is a favorite local spot that has a lot of breeders and we started there. I am happy to

Re: [nysbirds-l] Radar musings

The radar reflectivity that we see is proportionally to the amount of water in a given volume of atmosphere as sensed by the radar. Birds are largely made up of water and hence they are highly reflective. Hence, when we see high radar returns from birds it is due to the density of birds in that

Re: [nysbirds-l] Radar musings

The radar reflectivity that we see is proportionally to the amount of water in a given volume of atmosphere as sensed by the radar. Birds are largely made up of water and hence they are highly reflective. Hence, when we see high radar returns from birds it is due to the density of birds in that

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [cayugabirds-l] Update on Weather and front

-- Forwarded message - From: david nicosia <daven1...@yahoo.com> Date: Sat, Apr 14, 2018 at 8:52 PM Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Update on Weather and front To: Cayuga birds <cayugabird...@cornell.edu>, <broomebi...@googlegroups.com>, David Nicosia <daven102

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [cayugabirds-l] Update on Weather and front

-- Forwarded message - From: david nicosia Date: Sat, Apr 14, 2018 at 8:52 PM Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Update on Weather and front To: Cayuga birds , , David Nicosia Well, the front set up farther north than expected and so did the heavier precipitation today. So we had

[nysbirds-l] Lesser Black-Backed Gulls Broome Co.

This morning I had 3 adult Lesser Black-Backed Gulls on the ice at Dorchester Park in Whitney Point, NY. The birds were with 1st and/or 2nd cycle herring gulls. This is the 3rd year in a row, at least, that we have had this species in Broome Co. Strangely, it has been several years since I have

[nysbirds-l] Lesser Black-Backed Gulls Broome Co.

This morning I had 3 adult Lesser Black-Backed Gulls on the ice at Dorchester Park in Whitney Point, NY. The birds were with 1st and/or 2nd cycle herring gulls. This is the 3rd year in a row, at least, that we have had this species in Broome Co. Strangely, it has been several years since I have

Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper vs Dunlin in Basic Plumage

We all make mistakes. No worries. I found this VERY helpful in learning more about DUNLIN and CURLEW SANDPIPERS in basic plumage. On Wed, Sep 27, 2017 at 2:49 PM, Mike wrote: > I'm a fan of getting the word out and giving people a chance to see the > bird, even if it

Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper vs Dunlin in Basic Plumage

We all make mistakes. No worries. I found this VERY helpful in learning more about DUNLIN and CURLEW SANDPIPERS in basic plumage. On Wed, Sep 27, 2017 at 2:49 PM, Mike wrote: > I'm a fan of getting the word out and giving people a chance to see the > bird, even if it isn't what we originally

[nysbirds-l] Summary of September 9th Knox-Marcellus / Puddler's Marsh Montezuma Dike Walk

All, We had 22 people walk the dike between Knox-Marcellus / Puddler's Marshes Montezuma on Saturday September 9th. Some folks started on Towpath Road and met up with us on the dike as most walked down from East Road. We also had a nice group of young birders from the SUNY ESF bird club join us.

[nysbirds-l] Summary of September 9th Knox-Marcellus / Puddler's Marsh Montezuma Dike Walk

All, We had 22 people walk the dike between Knox-Marcellus / Puddler's Marshes Montezuma on Saturday September 9th. Some folks started on Towpath Road and met up with us on the dike as most walked down from East Road. We also had a nice group of young birders from the SUNY ESF bird club join us.

[nysbirds-l] Montezuma Shorebird Walk at Knox-Marcellus+Puddler's Marshes Saturday September 9th 7 am

All, Tomorrow *Saturday September 9th at 7 am*, I will be leading another shorebird walk on the dikes between Knox-Marcellus Marsh and Puddler's marsh Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge. We will meet at the Montezuma Visitor's Center at 7 am and drive over to East Road and walk down the dikes.

[nysbirds-l] Montezuma Shorebird Walk at Knox-Marcellus+Puddler's Marshes Saturday September 9th 7 am

All, Tomorrow *Saturday September 9th at 7 am*, I will be leading another shorebird walk on the dikes between Knox-Marcellus Marsh and Puddler's marsh Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge. We will meet at the Montezuma Visitor's Center at 7 am and drive over to East Road and walk down the dikes.

[cayugabirds-l] Saturday Sept 2nd Montezuma Shorebird Walk

All, We had around 25 people for the 3rd shorebird walk of the season down the dikes between Knox-Marcellus and Puddler's Marshes at Montezuma. Highlights: at the beginning from East Rd there were 3 STILT SANDPIPERS that were in basic plumage, likely juveniles. The STILTs were near some

[cayugabirds-l] Saturday Sept 2nd Montezuma Shorebird Walk

All, We had around 25 people for the 3rd shorebird walk of the season down the dikes between Knox-Marcellus and Puddler's Marshes at Montezuma. Highlights: at the beginning from East Rd there were 3 STILT SANDPIPERS that were in basic plumage, likely juveniles. The STILTs were near some

[nysbirds-l] American Golden-Plover William Hill Park Susquehanna River Johnson City NY Broome Co. Today

All, Once again, the gravel bars on the Susquehanna River are yielding some great shorebirds from this park in Johnson City Broome County! Late this afternoon, I found a juvenile AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVER on the gravel bars easily seen from the yellow sign in William Hill Park not far from the

[nysbirds-l] American Golden-Plover William Hill Park Susquehanna River Johnson City NY Broome Co. Today

All, Once again, the gravel bars on the Susquehanna River are yielding some great shorebirds from this park in Johnson City Broome County! Late this afternoon, I found a juvenile AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVER on the gravel bars easily seen from the yellow sign in William Hill Park not far from the

[nysbirds-l] Montezuma Shorebird Walk at Knox-Marcellus+Puddler's Marshes Saturday September 2nd 7 am

All, This coming *Saturday September 2nd at 7 am*, I will be leading another shorebird walk on the dikes between Knox-Marcellus Marsh and Puddler's marsh Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge. We will meet at the Montezuma Visitor's Center at 7 am and drive over to East Road and walk down the

[nysbirds-l] Shorebirds Broome County- STILT and BAIRD'S SANDPIPERS

The last two days we have had a STILT SANDPIPER and a BAIRD'S SANDPIPER on the gravel bars of the Susquehanna River from Johnson City to Endwell/Vestal NY. The STILT SP is the first reported one in Broome since 2002. BAIRD'S is regular every 1 to 2 years here. Dave Nicosia -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Shorebirds Broome County- STILT and BAIRD'S SANDPIPERS

The last two days we have had a STILT SANDPIPER and a BAIRD'S SANDPIPER on the gravel bars of the Susquehanna River from Johnson City to Endwell/Vestal NY. The STILT SP is the first reported one in Broome since 2002. BAIRD'S is regular every 1 to 2 years here. Dave Nicosia -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Knox-Marcellus and Puddler's Marsh Montezuma NWR Aug 21, 2017 Eclipse Birding!

Went to KM and Puddler's Marsh Montezuma today given the recent influx of shorebirds as reported by others. Started on Towpath road with the idea of getting some passerines, waders, waterfowl and maybe a few shorebirds. It was late morning so the lighting was great. There was a grater grating

[nysbirds-l] Knox-Marcellus and Puddler's Marsh Montezuma NWR Aug 21, 2017 Eclipse Birding!

Went to KM and Puddler's Marsh Montezuma today given the recent influx of shorebirds as reported by others. Started on Towpath road with the idea of getting some passerines, waders, waterfowl and maybe a few shorebirds. It was late morning so the lighting was great. There was a grater grating

[nysbirds-l] Today's Shorebird Walk Montezuma NWR Knox-Marcellus Marsh Aug 12, 2017

We had a dozen people this morning and walked the dike between Knox-Marcellus Marsh and Puddler's Marsh. Water levels are fairly high still and the best shorebird habitat is interspersed between quite a bit of vegetation. Viewing was often difficult but occasionally we would get some decent

[nysbirds-l] Today's Shorebird Walk Montezuma NWR Knox-Marcellus Marsh Aug 12, 2017

We had a dozen people this morning and walked the dike between Knox-Marcellus Marsh and Puddler's Marsh. Water levels are fairly high still and the best shorebird habitat is interspersed between quite a bit of vegetation. Viewing was often difficult but occasionally we would get some decent

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Shorebird Walk at Knox-Marcellus+Puddler's Marshes Saturday August 12th 7 am

All, This coming *Saturday August 12th at 7 am*, I will be leading a shorebird walk on the dikes between Knox-Marcellus Marsh and Puddler's marsh Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge. We will meet at the Montezuma Visitor's Center at 7 am and drive over to East Road and walk down the dikes. Here

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Shorebird Walk at Knox-Marcellus+Puddler's Marshes Saturday August 12th 7 am

All, This coming *Saturday August 12th at 7 am*, I will be leading a shorebird walk on the dikes between Knox-Marcellus Marsh and Puddler's marsh Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge. We will meet at the Montezuma Visitor's Center at 7 am and drive over to East Road and walk down the dikes. Here

Re: [nysbirds-l] Robert Moses SP Seawatching 6/18/17

The last few days have featured a very strong high pressure system south of Newfoundland and a prolonged easterly flow toward the Mid Atlantic Coast which then curves to southerly up the coast from the Bahamas to the New England coast. The placement of this high pressure system and its strength is

Re: [nysbirds-l] Robert Moses SP Seawatching 6/18/17

The last few days have featured a very strong high pressure system south of Newfoundland and a prolonged easterly flow toward the Mid Atlantic Coast which then curves to southerly up the coast from the Bahamas to the New England coast. The placement of this high pressure system and its strength is

[nysbirds-l] Laughing Gull, Ruddy Turnstone and Black Bellied Plover Broome Co. NY May 30

Today's thunderstorms no doubt dropped down some rare migrants/vagrants. Dorchester Park Whitney Point, NY had a LAUGHING GULL and a RUDDY TURNSTONE which are both rare for Broome. Then later in the day, Murphy's Pits Vestal NY had a BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER full breeding plumage. see:

[nysbirds-l] Laughing Gull, Ruddy Turnstone and Black Bellied Plover Broome Co. NY May 30

Today's thunderstorms no doubt dropped down some rare migrants/vagrants. Dorchester Park Whitney Point, NY had a LAUGHING GULL and a RUDDY TURNSTONE which are both rare for Broome. Then later in the day, Murphy's Pits Vestal NY had a BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER full breeding plumage. see:

[nysbirds-l] Migration floodgates to open Tuesday Night-Wednesday night???

All, We have endured a prolonged cool spell with plenty of rain and many of our neotropical migrants are late or their main "surge" of numbers has been delayed, at least here in the southern tier. Looking at the weather models, from Tuesday night through Wednesday night a strong surge of warm

[nysbirds-l] Migration floodgates to open Tuesday Night-Wednesday night???

All, We have endured a prolonged cool spell with plenty of rain and many of our neotropical migrants are late or their main "surge" of numbers has been delayed, at least here in the southern tier. Looking at the weather models, from Tuesday night through Wednesday night a strong surge of warm

[cayugabirds-l] Franklins Gull Still Present Whitney Point Mon 5/8/17

Bird was relocated this morning 5/8/17 in the same field across from Arby's / Dunkin Donuts from Rte 11 in Whitney Point, NY Dave Nicosia -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Franklins Gull Still Present Whitney Point Mon 5/8/17

Bird was relocated this morning 5/8/17 in the same field across from Arby's / Dunkin Donuts from Rte 11 in Whitney Point, NY Dave Nicosia -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Franklin's Gull continuing Whitney point NY area

Still present. 3 spots that it has been seen: Dorchester Park, ball fields behind Whitney Point elementary school off Kiebal rd and presently in field across from Arby's Rte 11 Whitney Point. Basically hanging out with a flock of mostly ring billed Gulls. Dave Nicosia -- Cayugabirds-L List

[cayugabirds-l] Franklin's Gull continuing Whitney point NY area

Still present. 3 spots that it has been seen: Dorchester Park, ball fields behind Whitney Point elementary school off Kiebal rd and presently in field across from Arby's Rte 11 Whitney Point. Basically hanging out with a flock of mostly ring billed Gulls. Dave Nicosia -- Cayugabirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Audio Clips of Franklin's Gull Broome Co Today

see ebird checklist http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S36587033 Dave Nicosia -- 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] Audio Clips of Franklin's Gull Broome Co Today

see ebird checklist http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S36587033 Dave Nicosia -- 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] Franklin's Gull Broome County Dorchester Park/Whitney Point Dam Area May 6th, 2017

This morning Jim Hoteling found a strange gull with a hood and red bill at Dorchester Park Whitney Point Dam area. Initial thoughts were a LAUGHING GULL since we have had one before here. George Chiu got up there before me and he was thinking FRANKLIN'S GULL instead. As I was about 5 minutes away

[nysbirds-l] Franklin's Gull Broome County Dorchester Park/Whitney Point Dam Area May 6th, 2017

This morning Jim Hoteling found a strange gull with a hood and red bill at Dorchester Park Whitney Point Dam area. Initial thoughts were a LAUGHING GULL since we have had one before here. George Chiu got up there before me and he was thinking FRANKLIN'S GULL instead. As I was about 5 minutes away

[cayugabirds-l] Retraction of Blue Grosbeak Broome Co.

Turns out this is an indigo bunting that was singing a purple finch-like song. Bill too small for BLGR. Thanks to Jay McGowan and Chris Wood for their comments. My impressions was that it had rufous on the wings but lighting was not that great. Oh well... now to eat some humble pie... :( see

[cayugabirds-l] Retraction of Blue Grosbeak Broome Co.

Turns out this is an indigo bunting that was singing a purple finch-like song. Bill too small for BLGR. Thanks to Jay McGowan and Chris Wood for their comments. My impressions was that it had rufous on the wings but lighting was not that great. Oh well... now to eat some humble pie... :( see

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