[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Beach -8.13.11

2011-08-13 Thread Derek Rogers




I visited Cupsogue today from 12:30 -2:30 PM. There was good shorebird 
diversity but the highlights were: 5 Marbled Godwit2 Black Tern The godwits 
were actively foraging and vocalizing which made for some excellent viewing. 
-Derek Rogers 
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[nysbirds-l] Hecksher S.P. - Suffolk

2011-10-31 Thread Derek Rogers
A quick drive through Hecksher this evening turned up 1 American
Golden-Plover among a large group of Black-bellied. The group was located
in the field just east of the lot at Field #6. Several dunlin were also in
the mix.

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[nysbirds-l] Lapland Longspur - Democrat Point, Suffolk

2011-11-05 Thread Derek Rogers
Joined by friends Chase Cammarota and John Dunican, we decided to take a
walk down to Democrat Point from RM Field 2. The first bird of interest was
a PURPLE SANDPIPER hanging out on the jetty at Democrat. We then made our
way down toward the peninsula when we discovered a single LAPLAND LONGSPUR
foraging along the inside of a vehicle tire track. The bird presented
excellent views and eventually took flight to toward the north side of the
pensinsula and over the dunes. The bird was seemingly unsettled, given the
number of falcons that were consistently working the entire peninsula. 2
peregrine, several merlin and norther harrier were present and quite
active. Chae was able to locate a Savannah Sparrow of
the ipswichpopulation. The last birds of note were a single AMERICAN
PIPIT flyover and a 2nd winter LESSER BLACK BACKED GULL.

A good day on the pensinsula.

-Derek Rogers
Sayville, NY

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[nysbirds-l] Hecksher S.P. - Suffolk

2011-11-11 Thread Derek Rogers
A drive through Hecksher turned up 2 Wilson's snipe probing within the median 
just north of entrance to field 5.
The birds were hunkered down and camoflouged in the dark substrate when I left 
the park around 11. Nice close viewing. Worth a look if you're nearby.

-Derek Rogers
Sayville
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[nysbirds-l] Smith Point C.P. - Suffolk

2011-11-20 Thread Derek Rogers

A fairly slow day today at Smith Point with the exception of hundreds of 
northern gannets plunge diving in close proximity to the shore. Red-throated 
loons were also of note. The 15 ruddy ducks were in their usual location near 
the new fishing pier.

On the terrestrial side, we found 1 VESPER SPARROW perched on the fence near 
the handball courts. I managed to get great digiscope photos of the bird. Other 
notables include:

snow bunting
peregrine falcon
savannah sparrow

-Derek, Chris and Elizabeth Rogers




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[nysbirds-l] Greater White Fronted Goose - St. Johns Pond, Suffolk

2011-12-15 Thread Derek Rogers
The reported goose continues along the east side (Suffolk County side) of St. 
Johns Pond. It was among 70 CAGO's, all were in the water. Best viewed from the 
church which is behind the fish hatchery on the west side of the pond. Scope 
preferred but not necessary to pick out the goose among the flock.

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[nysbirds-l] St. John's GWFG Update

2011-12-15 Thread Derek Rogers
I returned to the site with Joe Jannsen rougly 20 minutes after I
photographed the goose. Initially seen at 8:15 AM. Unfortunately the entire
flock, including the greater white-fronted goose, was no longer on St.
John's Pond, as of 8:40 AM.

We did not have time to search the surrounding area in an attempt to
relocate. A good find by Gary.

Good luck if you decide to search area!

-Derek Rogers

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Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: (Metro Birding Briefs) Mountain Bluebird

2011-12-26 Thread Derek Rogers
I happened to be in the area and tried to test my luck around 4:00 PM. A group 
of 3 birders informed me that the mountain bluebird flew toward the distant 
east up and over the large  tree line toward the State managed grassland. They 
mentioned that the bird was a mere distant speck before it was out of eye 
sight.

It sounds like the bird was in great viewing proximity, perching along the snow 
fence on 25, right where Jim Osterlund's coordinates are located.

Hopefully the bird favors this location and returns. I am somewhat doubtful 
given the amount of suitable habitat in this area.

-Derek Rogers 
Sayville, NY



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 The intersection;
 
 40.936024,-72.800635 - Google Maps
 
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Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Fw: (Metro Birding Briefs) Mountain Bluebird continues

2011-12-27 Thread Derek Rogers

Better luck today(for me at least)as the bird provided great views for several 
borders. As of 10:35 AM, the bird, again, took to a high altitude distant 
flight toward the east.

Good luck if you go!

Derek Rogers 
Sayville


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 Shai Mitra just called with news that the Mountain Bluebird continues to be 
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[nysbirds-l] Greater Scaup Influx - Cold Spring Harbor, Suffolk

2012-01-05 Thread Derek Rogers
I was viewing a group of 30 Common Goldeneye from the parking area across from 
CSH State Park at around 0915.

All of a sudden, the far background in my scope turned dark and started moving. 
A huge flock of Greater Scaup landed along the far shoreline. The general area 
is marked below in the dropped waypoint. 

I just returned to the area and placed myself more directly across from the 
enormous group. This number is most likely very conservative but I estimated 
well over 5,000 individuals as the vast majority of the shoreline was stacked 
with birds. It was an incredible sight. 

Name: Dropped Waypoint
Coordinates: 40.87171° -73.47654°
Elevation: 0 ft
Link: View in Google Maps

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[nysbirds-l] Harlequin Duck - Fort Salonga, Suffolk

2012-01-06 Thread Derek Rogers
I took a very brief detour to Callahan's Beach on 25A in Fort Salonga. 
Callahan's Beach is a Town of Smithtown Park with great views of the Long 
Island Sound as much of viewing can be done from high bluffs. 

At around 4:00 PM, I was working my way through roughly 85 common goldeneye 
when a stunning drake HARLEQUIN DUCK popped into my scope view. 

The group was located directly off of the beach access staircase adjacent to 
the turnaround area. Scope would be preferred and most likely necessary.

Derek Rogers 
Sayville



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[nysbirds-l] Potential Barnacle Goose - Eastport Lake, Suffolk

2012-01-07 Thread Derek Rogers
At 3:30 PM, I received a pix message from friend Peter Priolo. It was a decent 
digiscope photograph of what appeared to be a BARNACLE GOOSE. 

He viewed the goose on Eastport Lake in Eastport, NY. It was, as always, 
associating with CAGO's, about 150 of them. Coordinates below.

I arrived on the scene at 4:10 PM. The flock was toward the far north end of 
the lake and I decided to post up along Montauk Highway to take advantage of 
the full lake view. As soon as I opened my tripod the flock lifted and flew 
toward the far NW. It was disheartening. 

I searched the northern sod and farm fields until dark and turned up nothing. 

Peter was able to take a few non-digiscope photos of which I have not yet seen. 
As stated, the bird was in water and unfortunately was not revealing its legs 
and feet. He is going to send me a link to share with List, so stay tuned and 
be on the lookout for this bird.

Name: Barnacle Goose
Coordinates: 40.82857° -72.72739°
Elevation: 0 ft
Link: View in Google Maps

Derek Rogers
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[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose - Eastport Lake, Suffolk

2012-01-07 Thread Derek Rogers
Here is a link to Peter Priolo's BARNACLE GOOSE photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/73827493@N07/

It appears as if the goose flock was much closer to Montauk Highway when
Peter viewed them around 3:00PM. When I arrived the flock was toward the
north end of the Lake. Hopefully the bird can be relocated and allow for
further study(leg bands, etc.). Peter will be checking the lake tomorrow
and will relay updates accordingly. Please do the same if you happen to see
the goose.


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Subject: Potential Barnacle Goose - Eastport Lake, Suffolk
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 At 3:30 PM, I received a pix message from friend Peter Priolo. It was a
decent digiscope photograph of what appeared to be a BARNACLE GOOSE.

He viewed the goose on Eastport Lake in Eastport, NY. It was, as always,
associating with CAGO's, about 150 of them. Coordinates below.

I arrived on the scene at 4:10 PM. The flock was toward the far north end
of the lake and I decided to post up along Montauk Highway to take
advantage of the full lake view. As soon as I opened my tripod the flock
lifted and flew toward the far NW. It was disheartening.

I searched the northern sod and farm fields until dark and turned up
nothing.

Peter was able to take a few non-digiscope photos of which I have not yet
seen. As stated, the bird was in water and unfortunately was not revealing
its legs and feet. He is going to send me a link to share with List, so
stay tuned and be on the lookout for this bird.

Name: Barnacle Goose
Coordinates: 40.82857° -72.72739°
Elevation: 0 ft
Link: View in Google
Mapshttp://maps.google.com/maps?q=loc:40.828569,-72.727389

Derek Rogers
Sayville

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Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Eastport Barnacle Goose- yes

2012-01-08 Thread Derek Rogers
Still being seen. I am viewing from Montauk highway.



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 In a flock of 200+ Canada geese, which flew in from the north west at 10:30, 
 a Barnacle goose is currently being seen from Montauk Hwy, looking north, 
 into Eastport Pond.
 Also, Redhead and Canvasback, among other ducks.
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[nysbirds-l] Eastport Barnacle Goose

2012-01-09 Thread Derek Rogers
Peter Priolo followed the goose flock to a sod field just North of the Sunrise 
Highway service road just west off of CR-51.

The bird has no leg bands and all toes appear to be intact.

This is most likely one of many preferred foraging areas. I checked this site 
on Saturday night, after I saw the flock lift and fly toward the NW, and there 
were no geese in sight.

A good alternative site to check if the goose is not on Eastport Pond.

Derek Rogers 
Sayville

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[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Barrow's

2012-02-18 Thread Derek Rogers
Myself, Mike and Lynne Scheibel, along with others, are currently viewing the 
drake Barrow's Goldeneye in West Pond.

American Woodcock were also of note prior to sunrise.

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[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose - Holtsville, Suffolk

2012-02-21 Thread Derek Rogers
At 4:45 PM I observed a Pink-footed Goose foraging in a large soccer field in 
Holtsville.

The field is located along the North service road of the Long Island 
Expressway, just west of Blue Point Road. You can't miss it.

The goose was still present at 5:30 PM when I left the site. It was among 
approximately 500 Canada Geese.

I managed some decent digiscope photos and got some video footage as well. I 
will post the photos in my Flickr page later this evening and will share.

Hopefully this field is part of the birds daily foraging pattern. What drew my 
attention was not only the number of geese present in the field but also the 
groups I observed landing in as a drove past the field heading west on the 
expressway. This prompted my interest in turning around for a closer look. I'm 
glad I did!

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[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose Update

2012-02-22 Thread Derek Rogers
As of 7:40 AM, the Pink-footed Goose was NOT present in the Holtsville soccer 
field.

I decided I'd try for it in my way into work. When I arrived, Rob Bate and Rich 
Fried were already on the scene working there way through a small flock of 
Canada Geese. 

Hopefully more recon and routine site checks will turn up the goose. There were 
several groups landing in the field last night. 

Last night, the Pink-footed Goose seemed to be on high alert of my presence and 
would shy away with the sub group in which it was foraging. I kept a good 
distance and recommend the same for any potential future viewing opportunities. 

Good luck if you go,

Derek Rogers
Sayville


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[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose - YES

2012-02-22 Thread Derek Rogers
In Holtsville field right now. It landed in at 4:49 PM. Far end of the field. 
Spotted in flight from afar by Michael Scheibel. 

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[nysbirds-l] Rufous Hummingbird - AMNH

2012-03-03 Thread Derek Rogers
The Rufous Hummingbird continues, perched in plain view along west side of 
entrance.

Derek Rogers
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[nysbirds-l] Floyd Bennett Northern Shrike

2012-03-06 Thread Derek Rogers
At 6:50 AM the Northern Shrike literally called to my attention through a 
series of vocalizations. It presented itself for a solid 5 minutes where it was 
perched on top of some medium sized shrubs along the south west edge of the 
model airplane runway.

Derek Rogers
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Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Rosy Finch?

2012-03-09 Thread Derek Rogers
Today seems to be the first day that the Rosy Finch missed its 6:30 AM feeding 
routine. Mike Scheibel and I were on site at 6:10 AM and watched the feeders 
until 8:00 AM. The action peaked at 7:30 AM with large numbers of American 
Goldfinch. In the mix were American Tree Sparrow, Pine Siskin, Purple Finch and 
others. The Sugar River Northern Shrike also continued.

After I left, I phoned Bobby Kurtz around 9:00 AM who was also on site but 
reported NO Rosy. 

Given Arie's Thursday report and today's results I'd say it's not looking good 
for a weekend showing. 

Best of luck to anyone that follows up and thanks again to Nancy Loomis for her 
kind hospitality.

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[nysbirds-l] Eastern Phoebes-Sayville

2012-03-12 Thread Derek Rogers
Right on cue with ebird's Birdcast Migration Report. It was great to hear 2 
Eastern Phoebes singing this morning as I left my house for work.

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[nysbirds-l] Rusty Blackbirds - Sayville, NY, Suffolk

2012-03-20 Thread Derek Rogers
I took a quick stroll around the north end of the Brown's River at around
6:00 PM. I was delighted and surprised to find 5 Rusty Blackbirds. Equal to
the excitement of seeing the Rusty's was the fact that 3 of the 5 birds
were singing. This is the first time that I have heard Rusty Blackbirds
belt out their song on Long Island. They presented great, long views until
they dropped beneath the tangles and into an ephemeral area. All that
remained were quick glimpses through the catbriar. The Rusty's seemed to be
uninterested by the hundreds of flocking Red-Winged Blackbirds and Common
Grackles that noisily flew back and forth along the river.

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[nysbirds-l] Northern Gannet-David Weld Sanctuary, Nissequogue - Suffolk

2012-03-23 Thread Derek Rogers
There is a Northern Gannet associating with a mixed flock of gulls off the main 
bluff at the David Weld Sanctuary about   200 yards off the beach. While this 
may not be highly unusual I found it personally interesting. I spend quite a 
bit of time here and this is the first gannet I've noted at this location.

On a nice Spring note, there was a patch of Wood Anenome with a single flower 
in bloom. One of my favorite Spring ephemerals.

Best,

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[nysbirds-l] WE Jones Beach, Suffolk - NY

2012-03-25 Thread Derek Rogers
A fun day of birding at West End, Jones. While I didn't note anything unusual, 
varieties of species were seen in fairly decent numbers. 

I started at the inlet and walked south toward the tip of the jetty. NORTHERN 
GANNETS continued in large groups in and out of the inlet. RED-THROATED LOONS 
were also present in good numbers. 

Near the tip of the jetty, along the inlet side, I counted 19 PURPLE SANDPIPER. 
It was difficult to obtain an accurate count due to restricted visibility. My 
guess is that there were likely more as I noticed the flock from a distance 
pick up and regroup in a successful effort to escape the pounding ESE swell. 
The distant flock appeared to be more in the 30-40 range as far as individual 
birds. Feel free to check out some video footage by clicking on my blog link.

PIPING PLOVERS seemed to be pairing up and claiming their breeding territories. 
Several birds performed their typical, lower the head and charge, further 
firming their grounds. 2 HORNED LARK were seen and heard singing just inside 
the dune.

Several hundred DUNLIN were roosting along the beach just south of the swale 
area. In the mix were Black-bellied Plover, Sanderling and a couple of Piping 
Plover.

A lone FIELD SPARROW presented nice views as I crossed the median and returned 
to my vehicle.

Best,
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[nysbirds-l] Calverton Ponds Preserve - Suffolk

2012-03-30 Thread Derek Rogers
Some good birds in a brief amount of time at Calverton Ponds Preserve this 
morning. Sandy Pond quickly yielded singing WINTER WREN and RUSTY BLACKBIRD. 

I proceeded to the Block Pond loop where there is a small, elevated sand 
clearing on the NW side that is good for scoping the pond. Across the way, 
foraging tight along the west shoreline were 5 WOOD DUCK. I observed them for 
several minutes in hopes to see some activity in a recently installed nest box. 
As it turns out, a pair of EASTERN BLUEBIRDS seemed to have taken up residence. 
To my surprise, a hen BLUE-WINGED TEAL appeared from out the dense huckleberry. 
There were 7 mallard on site but the hen teal preferred to associate with the 
wood duck. The teal stuck tight to the shoreline and periodically disappeared 
within the dense shoreline vegetation.

Other notables:
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Hermit Thrush
Tree Swallow
Pine Warbler
Eastern Phoebe
Hairy Woodpecker

The Spring Azures led me throughout my walk.

Best,

Derek Rogers
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[nysbirds-l] Smith Point C.P. Outer Beach - Suffolk

2012-03-31 Thread Derek Rogers
Tough viewing conditions and an overall slow morning but Mike Scheibel and I 
were excited to see  a fos BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHER. The rather dull lighting 
conditions really made this bird pop. A real beauty.  It was rapidly moving 
about the bayberry searching for insects. 

An immature BALD EAGLE was getting harassed by a team of gulls and crows just 
east of Great Gun. 

The ocean and inlet were both quiet with the primary species being RED-THROATED 
LOON. A few distant, loose scoter flocks were seen along the stretch.

Groups of SANDERLINGS worked much of the shoreline.

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[nysbirds-l] Black and White Warbler - Franklin Pond Preserve, Cold Spring Harbor- Suffolk

2012-04-02 Thread Derek Rogers
In the spirit of the 2012 Spring migration I thought id share that I had a lone 
BLACK  WHITE WARBLER along the edge of Franklin Pond at around noon.

I pulled in real quick to scan the pond when my eye caught a warbler flying in 
from the north. Lucky for me it decided to land right next to me at eye level. 
The bird presented excellent views and eventually continued south.

Not much else of note of other than a transitioning Yellow-rumped Warbler, an 
Osprey, Great-blue Heron, Eastern Phoebe and 5 Ring-necked Ducks.

Just a note for the record that Franklin Pond's perimeter is all Private Road. 
Part of the Greenbelt skirts the wetland that located at the ponds south end.

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[nysbirds-l] Uplands Farm Sanctuary, Cold Spring Harbor,- Suffolk

2012-04-04 Thread Derek Rogers
It was a lively day at Uplands Farm. A flock of about* 40 CEDAR
WAXWINGS*were roosting within some black locust that hangs above the
small pond. A
pair of *WOOD DUCK* foraged beneath them. During that time my ears picked
up several singing *FIELD SPARROWS.*

The east meadow quickly turned up* 7 PALM WARBLERS*, which is a fos for me.
Several more palms were seen throughout the day at various locations on the
preserve. My biggest surprise was* 1 EASTERN MEADOWLARK*, a bird that used
to be seen here more frequently.

An *EASTERN BLUEBIRD* pair began selecting their nest box. I filmed the
female stripping fibers off of some exposed tree bark as a use for nesting
material. I have not seen this before. Video footage can be seen on my
Flickr page at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/39025168@N07/

There has also been an *AMERICAN KESTREL* on site fairly consistently.
Yesterday, two male Red-Winged Blackbirds mugged the kestrel and forced it
out of the meadow. I guess the blackbirds weren't fierce enough for the
kestrel as it was back again today causing quite a commotion.

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[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake S.P., Nassau

2012-04-08 Thread Derek Rogers
Chase Cammarota and I did some early morning birding at Hempstead Lake. 

Highlights Include:
BLUE-WINGED TEAL - 1 pair
3 Green-winged Teal
1 SHARP-SHINNED HAWK
12 RUSTY BLACKBIRD
15+ Palm Warbler
2 Pine Warbler
3 Yellow-rumped Warbler
1 BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHER 
1 YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT
1 HOUSE WREN
3 SWAMP SPARROW
1 white throated sparrow
7 Golden-crowned Kinglet
2 RUBY-CROWNED KINGLET
1 NORTHERN ROUGH-WINGED SWALLOW
2 BARN SWALLOW
4 Tree Swallow
3 HERMIT THRUSH

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[nysbirds-l] Yellow-throated Warbler - Connetquot River S.P.

2012-04-21 Thread Derek Rogers
Thanks to the eyes and ears of Annie McIntyre, I enjoyed great views of a 
YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER near the Hatchery at Connetquot.

I arrived on site at 11:45 and the bird was singing loudly, as Annie described. 
During my observation the bird seemed to favor the oaks and evergreens that are 
located on either side of the restroom facility. 

The bird was primarily gleaning for insects but at times would hawk aerial 
prey. It would target small pockets of insects and hover within their cloud for 
several seconds, snapping what it could catch before returning to it's favored 
tree locations.

The bird has been on site since Thursday, 4/19. Perhaps this is the same 
visitor from last year?

A singing YELLOW WARBLER caught my attention on my return trip. It was just 
west of the large pond in the hedgerow. This is the same individual noted by 
Ken Thompson and his group.

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[nysbirds-l] Indigo Buntings - Sayville, Suffolk

2012-04-22 Thread Derek Rogers
Didn't have to go very far to view some good birds.

I had 2 male INDIGO BUNTINGS literally  at my doorstep this morning. They were 
walking up the stems of some recently seeded dandelion and picking the 
remaining seeds off the heads.

My first RUBY THROATED HUMMINGBIRD of the season was at my feeder as well.

A great morning already.

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[nysbirds-l] Yellow-throated Warbler-Connetquot S.P., Suffolk

2012-04-22 Thread Derek Rogers
A note from Annie:

The Yellow-throated warbler is singing again this morning. It's favoring the 
same trees - evergreens and oaks by the comfort stations at the hatchery. New 
additions this morning included BG gnatcatcher, Black  white and blue-winged 
warblers. Nice birds on a gray morning.

If you're going, aim for the morning - it hasn't been seen/heard after mid-day.

Good luck!
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[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Yellow-throated Warbler-Connetquot S.P., Suffolk

2012-04-23 Thread Derek Rogers
For those interested, the Yellow-throated Warbler continues. Annie reported 
that the bird could be heard singing in the same general area.



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 From: Derek Rogers drogers0...@gmail.com
 Date: April 22, 2012 10:07:46 AM EDT
 To: NY Bird List nysbirds-l@cornell.edu
 Subject: Yellow-throated Warbler-Connetquot S.P., Suffolk
 
 A note from Annie:
 
 The Yellow-throated warbler is singing again this morning. It's favoring the 
 same trees - evergreens and oaks by the comfort stations at the hatchery. New 
 additions this morning included BG gnatcatcher, Black  white and blue-winged 
 warblers. Nice birds on a gray morning.
 
 If you're going, aim for the morning - it hasn't been seen/heard after 
 mid-day.
 
 Good luck!
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[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Yellow-throated Warbler-Connetquot S.P., Suffolk

2012-04-23 Thread Derek Rogers
An important note, that I just found out, is that the park is closed on
Monday and Tuesday.

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Subject: Fwd: Yellow-throated Warbler-Connetquot S.P., Suffolk
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 For those interested, the Yellow-throated Warbler continues. Annie
reported that the bird could be heard singing in the same general area.



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*Date:* April 22, 2012 10:07:46 AM EDT
*To:* NY Bird List nysbirds-l@cornell.edu
*Subject:* *Yellow-throated Warbler-Connetquot S.P., Suffolk*

  A note from Annie:

The Yellow-throated warbler is singing again this morning. It's favoring
the same trees - evergreens and oaks by the comfort stations at the
hatchery. New additions this morning included BG gnatcatcher, Black  white
and blue-winged warblers. Nice birds on a gray morning.

If you're going, aim for the morning - it hasn't been seen/heard after
mid-day.

Good luck!
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[nysbirds-l] Blue Grosbeak @ Gilgo Beach, Suffolk

2012-04-24 Thread Derek Rogers
Excited about the news of the bunting and grosbeak arrivals I decided
to head out on a late evening mission to Gilgo Beach. It seemed like a
good bet given Pat and Shai's Indigo Bunting counts.

At about 6:15 I located 11 INDIGO BUNTINGS spanning the roadway east
of the main parking area. Only 1 individual was a female.

I decided to check along the edges of the rest of the main parking
area. At 6:45 I noticed a BLUE GROSBEAK foraging along the ground just
west of the main entrance to GILGO. It was located along the south
side of the lot just east (about 10 ft) of the restroom facility.

Some digiscope photos can be viewed at my Flickr page.

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[nysbirds-l] David Weld Sanctuary, Nissequogue - Suffolk

2012-04-26 Thread Derek Rogers
Some new arrivals noted today at Weld:

A WHITE-EYED VIREO was heard and seen near the north end of the 
mid-successional field.

Yellow Warblers were seen in good numbers. A single COMMON YELLOWTHROAT was 
working the shrubbery along the east side of the kiosk area. 

A single BLACK  WHITE WARBLER was found along the glacial erratic trail.

The usual 10-15 Sanderlings were feeding along beach front, below the bluff. A 
lone SPOTTED SANDPIPER was working the group of algae covered erratics just off 
the beach. This is usually a good, go-to area for spotteds.

2 breeding plumage common loons still remain off the beach.

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[nysbirds-l] Fos Bobolink @ Uplands Farm Sanctuary, Suffolk

2012-05-04 Thread Derek Rogers
I ran into a birder in the parking area, Greg (last name escapes me), who
spotted a male BOBOLINK at Uplands Farm. I searched breifly but came up
empty handed. A couple of hours later, while out in the back lot, heard a
singing Bobolink near the east meadow, just at the entrance to the Daniel
P. Davison trail. A nice looking fos male BOBOLINK presented great views
just inside the entrance to the trail, behind the kiosk.

I see Bobos annually at Uplands but can't remember noting a lone
individual. Some other birds in a brief scan of the area include NASHVILLE
WARBLER, BLUE-WINGED WARBLER, BLACK-THROATED GREEN WARBLER,YELLOW WARBLER,
BLACK  WHITE WARBLER, SAVANNAH SPARROW and SWAMP SPARROW.
Best,
Derek Rogers
Sayville

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[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses S.P., YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT, WILSONS WARBLER and others...

2012-05-06 Thread Derek Rogers
I spent 3 hours at RMSP this morning beginning at 7:00 AM. While I did not
note a huge abundance of any one species, diversity was certainly present.

I hit my first pocket of birds just west of the Field #2 toll booths.
Nashville, Black-throated Green, Yellow, Black  White Warblers, Common
Yellowthroat and Northern Parula all worked the same area. While focusing
on a parula, within the middle of an autumn olive, a *YELLOW-BREASTED
CHAT*hopped into view. I stayed on the bird for a brief 5-10 seconds
until it
dropped and disappeared never to be seen again. Typical. It did however
remain within the immediate area blasting off it's blurry/nasally cheeewb
call. I remained tight within the shrubs for a few more minutes and was
closely inspected by Red-eyed and Blue-headed Vireos.

I continued down toward Field #3 and, somewhere in between there and
Field #2, I flushed up an out-of-habitat *NORTHERN WATERTHUSH*. This was
particularly exciting and interesting for me as I've never seen a Northern
Waterthrush very far from a source of freshwater. Other birds along the way
were several EASTERN KINGBIRDS, Ovenbird, and Baltimore Oriole.

I walked as far as the entrance to Field #3, staying on the south side of
the roadway. Just before the entrance road, I heard a *WILSON'S
WARBLER*singing within the lower swale (the area that drops off a bit
and has some
open viewing). I waited for a bit and was eventually able to get some
really nice views of the bird. Other birds seen while walking towards Field
#3 were single WHITE-EYED and WARBLING VIREO (heard first).

I made my way back and stopped near the chat area and ran into Dave
Klauber. We tried to relocate the chat, only for about 10 mintues, knowing
that we didn't want to spend the whole day trying to find this thing. We
were unsuccessful but both of us may have likely heard it rattle off a
single cheewb call in the same area. Dave noted some movement and a small
bird drop within shrubs in the area we heard the call. Together we saw
ORCHARD ORIOLE and WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW. Dave also reported a female
SCARLET  TANAGER near the Golf Maintenance area. On my way out I had a male
Indigo Bunting.

I did not spend any time on the ocean or bay but I did have 5 COMMON TERNS
fly overhead crossing from bay to ocean.

Best,
Derek Rogers
Sayville

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[nysbirds-l] Sooty Shearwaters @ RMSP (Suffolk)

2012-05-19 Thread Derek Rogers
Finally got in on a piece of the action. Did a sea watch at Field 3 from 
11:30-12:30.

Had a total of 4 Sooty Shearwaters, 2 of which were in fairly close to shore. I 
think the fact that the wind turned onshore was a big help.

A single Black Scoter bobbed in the surf. 

Best,

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[nysbirds-l] Westhampton Dunes Seawatch, Suffolk

2012-05-22 Thread Derek Rogers
Michael Scheibel and I did a quick, 25 minute seawatch this afternoon across 
from the parking area at Westhampton Dunes Overlook County Park.

In the 25 minutes of birding we had at least 30 Sooty Shearwaters and around 50 
Northern Gannets. It was rare that I'd make a pass with my scope and not see 
either species. At times, Sootys were pretty darn close to shore, close enough 
where you could make out bill structure.

2 Laughing Gull, many Least and Common Terns were the other birds in the mix. 
No jaegers but I can add one to Shai's listed numbers from Robert Moses as I 
had 1 chasing gulls during a sea watch on Sunday evening at RMSP Field 3.

Plenty of good shorebirds on the flats at the overlook. 

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Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper, Westhampton Dunes - Yes

2012-06-18 Thread Derek Rogers
Currently on sand spit right off of WH Dunes Overlook Parking Area. 



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 Date: June 17, 2012 2:03:01 PM EDT
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 Subject: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper, Westhampton Dunes - Yes
 Reply-To: Sara Burch s...@burch.cc
 
 The Curlew Sandpiper has returned to the Pikes Beach area and has been on the 
 small island opposite the Westhampton Dunes Overlook for the past couple of 
 hours. Getting good looks from the overlook park. 
 
 Sara
 
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[nysbirds-l] Ruff - JBWR YES

2012-07-03 Thread Derek Rogers
Joe Jannsen and I are currently viewing the Ruff. It is located along the east 
side of the Pond, considerably far south to where the footprints end. It is 
associating with a few yellowlegs.

Derek Rogers
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[nysbirds-l] Brown Booby - Cupsogue Beach, Westhampton - Suffolk

2012-07-05 Thread Derek Rogers
At 2:15, while birding the bayside flats, a sub-adult BROWN BOOBY flew low, 
directly across from and over mine and Arie Gilbert's head.

The bird exhibited solid brown above. There was slight, but not solid contrast 
where the birds belly met its breast. 

Arie managed to snap a few quick photos to further firm the I.D. I will get 
them up on my Flickr site later this evening and share with the list. 

Stay alert for this bird. Scan the tops of buoys in and around the inlets as 
well as on Moriches and Shinnecock Bay.

Best,

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[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Brown Booby - Cupsogue Beach, Westhampton - Suffolk

2012-07-05 Thread Derek Rogers

I should have mentioned that the Brown Booby was heading east.

Best,

Derek Rogers



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 From: Derek Rogers drogers0...@gmail.com
 Date: July 5, 2012 3:25:24 PM EDT
 To: NY Bird List nysbirds-l@cornell.edu
 Subject: Brown Booby - Cupsogue Beach, Westhampton - Suffolk
 
 At 2:15, while birding the bayside flats, a sub-adult BROWN BOOBY flew low, 
 directly across from and over mine and Arie Gilbert's head.
 
 The bird exhibited solid brown above. There was slight, but not solid 
 contrast where the birds belly met its breast. 
 
 Arie managed to snap a few quick photos to further firm the I.D. I will get 
 them up on my Flickr site later this evening and share with the list. 
 
 Stay alert for this bird. Scan the tops of buoys in and around the inlets as 
 well as on Moriches and Shinnecock Bay.
 
 Best,
 
 Derek Rogers
 Sayville
 
 
 

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[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Brown Booby - Cupsogue Beach, Westhampton - Suffolk

2012-07-05 Thread Derek Rogers
More on today's Brown Booby:

Needless to say, this bird really struck us by surprise. It was a good
reminder to always be prepared for just about anything. In the solid 30
seconds of viewing, as the booby flew toward us, past us and to
the distance, there were several physical characteristics that stood out.
First, was the birds overall, dark brown upperside which contained no
mottling or white upper-tail coverts. While not entirely visible on Arie's
photos, the bird exhibited a yellowish bill and legs. The bill color is one
of the main features that lead me to believe this bird was a little further
along than its 1st year. The lighting was variable as the bird flew from
west to east. The underparts apeared to be a bit lighter than that of a
juvenile, which I know can variable. There was a noticeable contrast
between the dark throat/chest area and it's lighter, one-toned belly.
I also thought it was interesting to see the bird where we did, flying
relatively low over the flats, which were well exposed. The bird banked a
couple of quick, low turns and had me hoping it would land a couple of
times. We watched it disappear in the distant east.

I have to thank Arie for being quick with the camera and obtaining these
identifiable photographs. http://dereksnest.blogspot.com

Some other birds of interest out on the flats were:

1 Whimbrel
1 Marbled Godwit
7 White-rumped Sandpiper
3 Black Tern (1 of which retained full breeding plumage)

Best,

Derek Rogers
Sayville
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From: Derek Rogers drogers0...@gmail.com
Date: Thu, Jul 5, 2012 at 3:25 PM
Subject: Brown Booby - Cupsogue Beach, Westhampton - Suffolk
To: NY Bird List nysbirds-l@cornell.edu


At 2:15, while birding the bayside flats, a sub-adult BROWN BOOBY flew low,
directly across from and over mine and Arie Gilbert's head.

The bird exhibited solid brown above. There was slight, but not solid
contrast where the birds belly met its breast.

Arie managed to snap a few quick photos to further firm the I.D. I will get
them up on my Flickr site later this evening and share with the list.

Stay alert for this bird. Scan the tops of buoys in and around the inlets
as well as on Moriches and Shinnecock Bay.

Best,

Derek Rogers
Sayville






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[nysbirds-l] Nappeague Harbor, Suffolk - Black Terns

2012-07-08 Thread Derek Rogers
Overall, fairly slow but for those interested there were 3 Black Terns loafing 
on the aquaculture area at 0830 this morning with roughly 40 Common Tern and a 
small handful of Forster's. One of the Black Terns sported its full breeding 
plumage aside from a few tiny flecks of white on its head. 

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[nysbirds-l] Horned Grebe - Reeves Bay, Flanders, NY

2012-07-18 Thread Derek Rogers
I thought this was noteworthy. Friend Tom Haskell just sent me photos, that he 
took today, of a Horned Grebe in Reeves Bay. The bird sported its beautiful, 
full on breeding plumage.

On a separate note, the flats at Cupsogue produced a single Pectoral Sandpiper 
this afternoon. There was also a Solitary Sandpiper stalking insect prey on the 
sandy beach area located just west of the flats. Other than that, its been the 
usual, expected mix of shorebirds and terns.

Best,

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[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Horned Grebe - Reeves Bay, Flanders, NY

2012-07-18 Thread Derek Rogers
Anyone that had high hopes in seeing a Solitary Sandpiper away from freshwater 
can continue that dream. I didn't beat the extremely slim odds. As most may 
have assumed, the bird mentioned below was a juvie Spotted, not a rare Tringa. 
It was hot out today...

Maybe tonight's rain will drop some interesting birds on the flats.



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 From: Derek Rogers drogers0...@gmail.com
 Date: July 18, 2012 3:28:29 PM EDT
 To: NY Bird List nysbirds-l@cornell.edu
 Subject: Horned Grebe - Reeves Bay, Flanders, NY
 
 I thought this was noteworthy. Friend Tom Haskell just sent me photos, that 
 he took today, of a Horned Grebe in Reeves Bay. The bird sported its 
 beautiful, full on breeding plumage.
 
 On a separate note, the flats at Cupsogue produced a single Pectoral 
 Sandpiper this afternoon. There was also a Solitary Sandpiper stalking insect 
 prey on the sandy beach area located just west of the flats. Other than that, 
 its been the usual, expected mix of shorebirds and terns.
 
 Best,
 
 Derek Rogers
 Sayville
 
 


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Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Horned Grebe/Alternate Plumage//Flanders

2012-07-20 Thread Derek Rogers
Hi Folks,
 
Bob Adamo requested that I post a few of his Horned Grebe photos on my Flickr 
page. They are quite nice and so is the bird. Enjoy.
 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/39025168@N07/
 
Best,

Derek Rogers
Sayville

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Date: Thu, Jul 19, 2012 at 8:07 PM
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Horned Grebe/Alternate Plumage//Flanders
To: NY BIRDS nysbirds-l@cornell.edu


This afternoon, thanks to yesterdays post by Derek Rodgers, plus his subsequent 
answer to my query re: general location, I found this gorgeous individual in 
the creek that ends at Dam Trail, ~ 50' w/o Peconic Trail (which runs n/o Rt. 
24) in Flanders. The bird swam, sometimes with some mallards, but did nothing 
else (albeit, move it's head and stretch it's neck) in the 1/2 hour, or so, 
that I photographed it. It didn't dive, etc., but did look healthy.

I also had occasion to pass the 2, historically successful Osprey nests located 
near the Peconic Estuary, in Flanders. The 1st, at the intersectioon of Routes 
24 and 105, the 2nd, on a small island in the P/E, just e/o the Rt. 105 bridge 
over the Peconic River. These nests are only about 200 yards apart, as the 
Osprey flies.!

The 1st nest held an adult and 2 young -who, by the way they were flapping 
their wings, should be airborne shortly ! This nest (which, I think has fledged 
young for at least the past 4 years) defies logic. It sits atop a 
pole/platform, situated at one of the most heavily traffic-ed and noisy 
crossroads on the east-end. The Osprey must be quite a hearty specie to be 
able to thrive in the face of the amount of pollutants that are  emitted from 
car/truck exhausts on a daily basis. 

Because of the time, I was only able to view the island nest as I slowly 
crossed over the bridge, seeing only a single bird (which I took to be an 
adult) and therefore, don't know it's status this year. I do know this nest 
predates nest #1 by quite a few years, and believe it has produced young many 
years running.

Cheers,
Bob

  
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Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Horned Grebe in Flanders, NY

2012-07-21 Thread Derek Rogers
Still present and putting on quite a show inside of the creek that dead ends on 
Dam Trail. The bird has been working in and out of the creek so its worth 
checking several of the dead end streets within Reeves Bay. What a great 
looking bird.

Best,
Derek Rogers
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 Date: July 21, 2012 10:14:26 AM EDT
 To: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu
 Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Horned Grebe in Flanders, NY
 Reply-To: Mike mike...@optonline.net
 
 The previously reported Horned Grebe was still present at about 9:15 this 
 morning  left of the dead end of Peconic Trail in Flanders, NY
 
 Mike Cooper
 Ridge, LI, NY
 
 
 - Original Message - From: Bob Anderson park...@optonline.net
 To: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu
 Sent: Friday, July 20, 2012 3:08 PM
 Subject: [nysbirds-l] Horned Grebe in Flanders, NY
 
 
 Bird was visible this morning at 11:00 am about 120 yds SE of the dead end 
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[nysbirds-l] 7/27 - Smith Point County Park, Suffolk

2012-07-28 Thread Derek Rogers
Had a quick surf last night and noticed good shorebird movement along the 
ocean. At around 7:00 PM I decided to browse the main lot. Despite the large 
volume of vehicles, the lot held 2 LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS. One was an adult 
and the other a 3rd cycle. The previously reported GLAUCOUS GULL still remains 
on site as well.

Best,

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Sayville



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[nysbirds-l] Dune Road, Suffolk - Inlet to Inlet

2012-07-28 Thread Derek Rogers
Some good birds out today. I started at Cupsogue which had the standard mix
of shorebirds. *RED KNOT* numbers were up with near 100 individuals. The
highlight on the flats was 1 adult basic *BONAPARTE'S GULL*. The boney was
loafing among Royal and Common Terns. I counted 19 *ROYAL TERNS*.

I then decided to follow up on John Turner's Road K observations from
yesterday. There were several great birders in the vicinity and we
collectively located 1 *MARBLED GODWIT* and 1 *WHIMBREL*. The Godwit seems
to be favoring the west side of the island that is located across from Road
K. The Whimbrel was feeding within the mussel beds between Road K and the
Ponquogue Bridge. Both birds seemed to intermittently disappear behind the
Spartina grass.

By far, my most exciting bird of the day was a *MANX SHEARWATER* located
well inside the mouth of Shinnecock Inlet. This is hands down the best land
views I've ever gotten of a Manx. The bird entered the inlet, put on a
brief show, circled back, rounded the east jetty and out of sight. Talk
about being in the right place at the right time.

Finally, I briefly scouted out Mecox which was very slow by way of
shorebirds. However, there was a mix of approximately *150
SWALLOWS*roosting on the sand behind one of the dozer mounds. Tree and
Bank
dominated the group with Barn Swallow numbers in the single digits. The cut
has recently been reopened providing for some good tidal exchange.

Some photos of yesterdays gulls and today's Bonaparte's can be seen on my
Flickr page.

Best,

Derek Rogers
Sayville
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[nysbirds-l] American Avocet, Jamaica Bay - YES

2012-08-02 Thread Derek Rogers
North End of east pond, west side.

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[nysbirds-l] JBWR Reeve - East Pond

2012-08-02 Thread Derek Rogers
There was a Reeve, presumably the previously reported bird, located at the 
north end of East Pond as I made my exit. The Avocet also continues just 
outside of Dead Man's Cove. Earlier, A single Red Knot was hanging with the 
dows on the exposed mud just north of Dead Mans. Several suspects but one 
clean looking Western Sandpiper was also in the mix.

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Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Ruff at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge (Queens Co.)

2012-08-02 Thread Derek Rogers
Looks like Ken's photographed bird has a pronounced white ring around the
base of its bill. Andrew's and my photos (Andrew's are much better) are not
showing such a pronounced ring. Perhaps my eyes are decieving me, lighting
is always a factor out on the East Pond, but are these two different birds?
Just posing the question...

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Date: Thu, Aug 2, 2012 at 4:03 PM
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Ruff at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge (Queens Co.)
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Sue and I birded the East Pond at JBWR this morning, starting at the south
end and working our way along the east side of the pond. We found the
birding to be better at the north end of the pond, where we quickly saw the
*American Avocet.* An immature Peregrine Falcon kept us company for much of
the walk up the pond, scattering the shorebirds in all directions. We had
reached North Island when we noticed a *Ruff/Reeve* on the east side of the
pond a little north of the island. We watched the bird for a while and I
obtained some poor pictures before something scared the birds and we could
not relocate the Ruff. There has been some speculation that this bird might
be the same Reeve that was present earlier on the East Pond. Sexual
dimorphism in Ruffs is well known, and over the years I have observed many
(relative term) more Ruffs than Reeves. So size differences in Reeves is
not something I have had much experience with.

What struck us (and Andrew Baksh as well) was that this bird appeared
larger than the Short-billed Dowitchers (11) around it.  If this was a
Reeve (10) you would expect it to be smaller than the dowitchers, although
Paulson in Shorebirds of North America indicates that a female is of
dowitcher size while a Ruff is similar in size to a Greater Yellowlegs
(14). I had observed the Reeve at the south end of the East Pond a few
weeks ago in the company of Lesser Yellowlegs (10.5) and the birds
appeared fairly similar in size. A Ruff (12) would seem to be a better fit
for today's bird, at least in terms of size. My photograph of today's bird
shows white feathering around the base of the bill, a feature that is
largely missing from last week's Reeve. I have posted a poor photograph of
the Ruff on my Flickr site. Compare the size of the Ruff to the sleeping
dowitcher on the extreme left of the photo. A photo of the Reeve that was
observed in July is also on the site at http://flickr.com/photos/kfeustel/

There is likely better photos of the Ruff/Reeve floating around, so stay
tuned.

Good Birding!

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[nysbirds-l] Yesterday's Reeve/Ruff at Jamaica Bay

2012-08-03 Thread Derek Rogers
All,

Based on yesterdays photographs and subsequent descriptions, I am posing the 
question and possibility that there are two new Ruffs at Jamaica Bay's East 
Pond.

The bird photographed by Andrew Baksh (also the one I photographed and 
observed) seems to be different from the bird photographed and studied by Ken 
and Sue Fuestel.

Ken's photo shows a bird with an obvious white feathered base at it's bill. So 
crisp and clear that it suggests a ring, apparent in many studied photos of 
male Ruffs. Second, Ken's bird also appears to have darker individual 
breast/chest feathers. 

The bird I reported (Andrew's photographs) did not at all suggest a larger 
size, to me at least. I actually thought it seemed quite comparable to the 
surrounding dows. I fully understand that size is all relative and is probably 
not the best way to firm an ID. The bird that I studied seemed lighter chested 
with sparse splotches of black in comparison to Ken's photographed, darker 
chested individual. Rather than trying to decipher whether or not this/these 
birds are male or female, I'm most interested in whether or not there are 2 
birds out there. Many birders have chimed in agreeing that both photographed 
birds look like separate individuals.

The links for Ken and Andrews photos are here:

http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/kfeustel/7699635862/in/photostream/

http://birdingdude.blogspot.com/2012/08/4th-ruff-at-jamaica-bay-wildlife-refuge.html?m=1

Thanks to Ken and Andrew for these good photos. Keep a keen, cautious eye out 
for 2 Ruffs if you are birding the East Pond.

Best,
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[nysbirds-l] WHIMBRELS - Cedar Beach C.P., Southold, NY (Suffolk)

2012-08-09 Thread Derek Rogers
I decided to have lunch at Cedar Beach County Park today and I'm glad I did. At 
least 6 WHIMBRELS were feeding during low tide on the inside flats as well as 
along the edges of the marsh. The birds were evenly spread out within the 
complex. Some of the birds were often concealed behind patches of Spartina 
alterniflora but would sporadically come into view. There was one individual 
that put on a nice, close-viewing show. As I mentioned, I counted a definitive 
6 during one of my last scope sweeps. The birds were mobile, flying from one 
foraging area to the next. Given the movement and hidden viewing conditions, I 
wouldn't have been very surprised if there were a couple more out there. Time 
constraints forced me to move on before I could confirm my suspicions of more 
than 6 individuals.  
 
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[nysbirds-l] American Golden-Plovers, Riverhead (Suffolk)

2012-08-18 Thread Derek Rogers
I'm currently viewing 37 AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVERS in the sod field that runs 
along the west side of CR-105, located between Sound Ave. and Northville 
Turnpike. 5 Black-bellied Plovers just landed in to join the group.

Other than this, the surrounding area was relatively quiet.

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[nysbirds-l] Buff-breasted Sandpiper - CR-111, Eastport (Suffolk)

2012-08-23 Thread Derek Rogers
Currently being viewed in the Stargazer (big red deer statue) sod field about 
40 yards off the road. 

This is the field located toward the east end of County Road 111 in Eastport on 
the north side of the road.

Several Least and a Pectoral also on site.

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[nysbirds-l] West End Jones Beach Birds (Suffolk)

2012-08-30 Thread Derek Rogers
Huge swallow flight taking place this AM at Jones West End. Observed hundreds 
of Barn and Tree Swallows flying west from the Field 2 lot. Martins and Bank 
Swallows were present in lower numbers. After about 20 minutes of detailing a 
group of about a dozen CLIFF SWALLOWS flew low and across the lot.

Due to time restrictions I could not stay and obtain a full, accurate count. 
Land birds had a good showing today in the median. 2 MOURNING WARBLERS put on a 
nice show and at least 5 ORCHARD ORIOLES were seen along the median stretch. 
Other common warblers were evident in good numbers.

Started out early at Coast Guard Station at high tide. No Hudwits but good 
shorebird diversity continues. 

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[nysbirds-l] 16 Buff-breasted Sandpipers, 2 Baird's ++, Riverhead, Sound Ave.

2012-09-06 Thread Derek Rogers
As of 9:40 AM:

From Sound Avenue, just west of CR-105 looking south I noticed a large group 
of shorebirds in the sod field.

1 Buffy led to the next where I tallied at least 16. There were also 2 
definitive BAIRD'S SANDPIPERS and a handful of Pectorals. Other common peeps 
were in the mix as well.

It would be great if birders can follow up here as I had very limited time to 
further detail the area. There were plenty more birds sparsely located 
throughout this field in the distance.

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[nysbirds-l] Fwd: 16 Buff-breasted Sandpipers, 2 Baird's ++, Riverhead, Sound Ave.

2012-09-06 Thread Derek Rogers
Update: A brief scan on my way back west. At 11:30 the group was still in the 
same general vicinity but more spread out. 1 Baird's was feeding close to the 
road. Just a caution, if you're looking for Baird's, that a few White-rumped 
are also now in the mix.

Good luck if you go.

Best,

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Sayville
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Begin forwarded message:

 From: Derek Rogers drogers0...@gmail.com
 Date: September 6, 2012 9:52:16 AM EDT
 To: NY Bird List nysbirds-l@cornell.edu
 Subject: 16 Buff-breasted Sandpipers, 2 Baird's ++, Riverhead, Sound Ave.
 
 As of 9:40 AM:
 
 From Sound Avenue, just west of CR-105 looking south I noticed a large group 
 of shorebirds in the sod field.
 
 1 Buffy led to the next where I tallied at least 16. There were also 2 
 definitive BAIRD'S SANDPIPERS and a handful of Pectorals. Other common peeps 
 were in the mix as well.
 
 It would be great if birders can follow up here as I had very limited time to 
 further detail the area. There were plenty more birds sparsely located 
 throughout this field in the distance.
 
 Best,
 Derek Rogers
 Sayville
 Http://dereksnest.blogspot.com
 
 

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[nysbirds-l] Fwd: 16 Buff-breasted Sandpipers, 2 Baird's ++, Riverhead, Sound Ave.

2012-09-06 Thread Derek Rogers
Just an update on numbers from my earlier post:

I spoke with Anthony Collerton and Mike Scheibel, both of which were in the 
vicinity and either following up on my earlier report or Aaron's freaky looking 
sandpiper. They both tallied up to 20 BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPERS at my previously 
described location. See email thread below for location details.

Verbal reports also indicate that the 2 BAIRD'S SANDPIPERS continued to provide 
views for several groups of birders.

Apparently the grasspipers were quite mobile, taking flight and eventually 
returning to their original location. Sometimes flushed by large tractor 
trailers. Reports of Buff-breasted Sandpipers along 105 and Sound Avenue lead 
me to believe that there could have easily been more than 20 in the vicinity. 

Good grasspiper action in Riverhead.

Hopefully some photos of Aaron's wild looking bird will be posted.

Best,

Derek Rogers
Sayville
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Begin forwarded message:

 From: Derek Rogers drogers0...@gmail.com
 Date: September 6, 2012 11:51:51 AM EDT
 To: NY Bird List nysbirds-l@cornell.edu
 Subject: Fwd: 16 Buff-breasted Sandpipers, 2 Baird's ++, Riverhead, Sound Ave.
 
 Update: A brief scan on my way back west. At 11:30 the group was still in the 
 same general vicinity but more spread out. 1 Baird's was feeding close to the 
 road. Just a caution, if you're looking for Baird's, that a few White-rumped 
 are also now in the mix.
 
 Good luck if you go.
 
 Best,
 
 Derek Rogers
 Sayville
 Http://dereksnest.blogspot.com
 
 
 
 Begin forwarded message:
 
 From: Derek Rogers drogers0...@gmail.com
 Date: September 6, 2012 9:52:16 AM EDT
 To: NY Bird List nysbirds-l@cornell.edu
 Subject: 16 Buff-breasted Sandpipers, 2 Baird's ++, Riverhead, Sound Ave.
 
 As of 9:40 AM:
 
 From Sound Avenue, just west of CR-105 looking south I noticed a large group 
 of shorebirds in the sod field.
 
 1 Buffy led to the next where I tallied at least 16. There were also 2 
 definitive BAIRD'S SANDPIPERS and a handful of Pectorals. Other common peeps 
 were in the mix as well.
 
 It would be great if birders can follow up here as I had very limited time 
 to further detail the area. There were plenty more birds sparsely located 
 throughout this field in the distance.
 
 Best,
 Derek Rogers
 Sayville
 Http://dereksnest.blogspot.com
 
 


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[nysbirds-l] Purple Finches - Wading River (Suffolk)

2012-09-13 Thread Derek Rogers
At about 2:00 PM, there were 7 Purple Finches resting and bathing along a 
small, brackish ephemeral area on the West Loop Trail at the Edward J.  
Dorothy C. Kempf Preserve in Wading River.

The preserve is owned by The Nature Conservancy and is located along the west 
side of Sound Rd.

Lots of good common warbler activity also noted in the vicinity of the Purples.

Best,

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[nysbirds-l] Lark Sparrow, Captree S.P. (Suffolk)

2012-09-22 Thread Derek Rogers
Mike Scheibel and I just spent about 45 minutes in the upper lot at Captree. 
Other than several active Savannah and Song Sparrows, we had nice viewing of a 
LARK SPARROW. The bird was seen in the NE section of the lot, just beside the 
large gray shipping canister. It was working the grassy edge along the roadway 
sometimes flying into the adjacent scrub area.

Best,

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[nysbirds-l] Uplands Farm Sanctuary, Cold Spring Harbor, Suffolk

2012-09-27 Thread Derek Rogers
Some good activity at Uplands this morning but the highlight was a single 
LINCOLN'S SPARROW seen in the meadow along the preserve's entrance driveway. 
The bird was near the southern set of bluebird boxes and only 20 yards off the 
driveway. Good viewing and it figures I didn't have my usual photo set up with 
me. I know there are some folks looking to see this species so hopefully it 
sticks around for folks to see.

Best,
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[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon - Lotus Lake, Sayville (Suffolk)

2012-10-13 Thread Derek Rogers
There is currently an adult male Eurasian Wigeon on Lotus Lake in Sayville. The 
bird is transitioning out of eclipse plumage and into breeding. Bright rufous 
head, patchy rufous on sides blending into a pale grey wash. Considerable grey 
above. Some decent iScope images are available below on my Flickr link.

Other than the wigeon, there were mostly the usual migrants that we'd expect. 2 
Green-winged Teals were the other new arrivals for Lotus.

Best access for Lotus Lake is toward the dead end of Lotus Road on the east 
side of the lake. Walk in toward the dam and you'll find a nice, open area to 
glass over the pond. 

Best,

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[nysbirds-l] Vesper Sparrows @ Uplands Farm, Cold Spring Harbor (Suffolk)

2012-10-19 Thread Derek Rogers
To supplement Ken and Sue Fuestel's 10/18 Caumsett report, there are
currently 3 Vesper Sparrows at Uplands Farm Sanctuary (only about 4 linear
miles from Caumsett S.P.). The small group was first seen feeding along the
west side of the main driveway beside a small dirt road, near the blue
tractor. Vehicle traffic eventually forced the group to disperse but they
are still lingering around, perching on the post and rail fence, trees and
shrubs on either side of the main drive. A good bet if you're nearby and
looking to view some Vespers. This was the most interesting species seen
but there were plenty of other good birds to keep one busy.

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[nysbirds-l] Golden Eagle, Westhampton (Suffolk)

2012-11-09 Thread Derek Rogers
Eastern birders be on the lookout. I just had a Golden Eagle soaring parallel, 
but north, of Sunrise Highway at the CR 31 Junction. The bird was struggling a 
bit in the wind. I had enough time to pull off and perch on the over pass, put 
my scope on my window mount and confirm the ID as I watched the bird soar and 
flap toward the WNW. I was confident this bird was a Golden with my naked eye 
view but the scope helped clinch the ID.

If I had to judge I'd say I lost sight of the bird near the Sarnoff Preserve as 
my vision was eventually obstructed by some nearby pitch pines. Good bird for 
the Island.

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[nysbirds-l] Greater White-fronted Geese, East Hampton (Suffolk)

2012-11-11 Thread Derek Rogers
I'm sure there are several birders on the East End today so I figured I'd let 
folks know that there are 5 Greater White-fronted Geese on Further Lane in EH, 
just east of Hook Pond. There are 3 adults and 2 juveniles.

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[nysbirds-l] East End Birds, Suffolk

2012-11-12 Thread Derek Rogers
Spent a bit more time on the East End this morning with nothing new to report 
other than some updates.

I first stopped along Further Lane to locate Angus' reported Cackling Goose. 
The flock was reduced since yesterday with fewer Canada's, zero Greater 
White-fronted Geese and no Cackling, at least not that I noticed.

After scoping the pasture south of Deep Hollow I did pick up the previously 
reported Cackling Goose while Anthony Collerton simultaneously refound the 
suspect Dusky Goose. We also both picked up on a flyover Red Crossbill that 
rattled off some call notes.

The 2 NORTHERN LAPWINGS continued as of about 3:00 PM in the north end of Deep 
Hollow. They were actively plucking earthworms out of the ground. I managed 
some fun iScope videos of the feeding and can be viewed on my Flickr site, link 
pasted below.

On another note, John Sepenoski, who's been on a role lately, has reported a 
BARNACLE GOOSE along with a Cackling on Maratooka Lake in Mattituck. When and 
where will a Pink-footed show up?

Best,

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[nysbirds-l] Virginia's Warbler YES

2012-11-17 Thread Derek Rogers
Just seen in the kettle then flew south toward the nutmeg meadow, as Peter 
Polshek referenced in yesterday's post. I alerted a group of 3 birders from 
Pennsylvania who quickly followed up and enjoyed nice views.

Best,

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Crossbills at Heckscher

2012-11-17 Thread Derek Rogers
At lead

On Nov 17, 2012, at 9:29 AM, David La Magna dlama...@gmail.com wrote:

 As per the post yesterday the red crossbills remain in the pines next to 
 field 7 and now include a flock of at least 10 ww crossbills as well
 
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[nysbirds-l] Red Crossbills - Hecksher S.P. (Suffolk)

2012-11-17 Thread Derek Rogers
Mike Scheibel and have at least 60 Red Crossbills near the model airplane field 
at Hecksher.

There are also good numbers of White-winged at least in the 20 range.

Derek Rogers
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[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose, Mattituck (Suffolk) - YES

2012-11-23 Thread Derek Rogers
As of around 2:00 PM, the lingering BARNACLE GOOSE was still present on 
Marratooka Pond in Mattituck. It was in the company of at least a couple 
hundred Canada Geese. The best viewing area for Marratooka is on the south side 
of the lake, along New Suffolk Avenue. Not far east of the pond, on New Suffolk 
Avenue, was a GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE in a farm field along the north side 
of the road. A nice array of ducks are beginning to fill in along the East 
Marion Causeway as well as at the Point. 

On a separate note, I paid a brief visit to Smith Point County Park this 
morning. There were tremendous flocks of White-winged Crossbills along the 
first mile or so of outer beach. I estimate numbers nearing the 200 mark. 
Single digit Red Crossbills were seen among the flocks of White-winged's. The 
black pine area, east of the campground, is now part of the beach frontage. 
Crossbills were actually landing on the beach in numbers, gathering up and 
taking flight to their next feeding area. It was fun to see the crossbills 
actually perched on the sand. Hecksher State Park also continues to hold solid 
numbers of both crossbill species. The arrival of American Tree Sparrows has 
been evident for the past couple of weeks at both locations. For those that 
haven't had their crossbill fill, my flickr link is attached below with some 
pretty solid iScope shots. A great day to be outdoors.

Best,
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[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon - St. John's Pond, Cold Spring Harbor (Suffolk/Nassau)

2012-12-03 Thread Derek Rogers
As of about 2:00 PM, there was a drake Eurasian Wigeon along the southeast
edge of St. John's Pond in Cold Spring Harbor. The bird recalled the
Eurasian Wigeon that I found earlier this season on Lotus Lake in Sayville,
showing patches of pale gray wash filling in along the birds flanks and
sides. The buffy forehead was also beginning to fill in.

Best viewing for the pond is behind the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery
and up the wooden staircase. The Nassau/Suffolk border actually runs
directly through the middle of the pond which is why both counties are
referenced in the subject heading of this post.

While on the Eurasian Wigeon topic, Hard's Lake, at Southaven County Park,
held a single drake last week. A Greater White-fronted Goose was also on
the lake, toward the north end as well as a Lesser Black-backed Gull. This
is a good spot to check for birds given its location along the Carman's
River corridor. Goose and gull numbers are usually solid at this location.

Best,
Derek Rogers
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Fwd: [nysbirds-l] BLACK HEADED GULL SETAUKET

2012-12-12 Thread Derek Rogers
As of late this afternoon, the Black-headed Gull continues to be seen north of 
the dam at Mill Pond in Setauket. The bird stayed north of the tidal creek, 
picking about the benthos with a group of mallards. It would occasionally lift 
off and circle the area sometimes leaving sight, but would always faithfully 
return to its feeding area with the mallards.

This seems to be the favored spot for a lower tide. See earlier post, below, 
from Mike Scheibel for a potential alternate location on Little Bay.

Best,
Derek Rogers
Sayville 





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 Reply-To: Michael Scheibel mscheibe...@gmail.com
 
 Previously reported BHGU being viewed now in Little Bay , Setauket off Dyke 
 Road north of Mill Pond  salt creek where previously reported. Basic plumage 
 adult with bright red bill dark tip  red legs.
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Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Canada Goose Collar Report Correction

2012-12-12 Thread Derek Rogers
To supplement Peter's collared Canada  Goose report, on 12/5/12 I also found a 
bird from this very same batch of 68 banded canada geese up in west Greenland.

Like Peter's bird, my goose had a yellow neck collar with the 3-digit code 
printed in black (GA9). It was feeding in a farm field along the north side of 
25A in Head of the Harbor(Suffolk), just west of Shep Jones Lane. This bird has 
been seen in Greenland every year since it was banded in '09 until recently on 
10/11/12 when it was reported in East Windsor, CT (last reported in west 
Greenland on 7/24/12).

There are many geese out there. Pretty amazing that Pete and I reported 2 of 
only 68 Geese that were collared in the same batch in Greenland 3 years ago. 

Best,
Derek Rogers
Sayville


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 Please accept my amendment to my post earlier today: the Canada Goose was 
 collared in Greenland, not Denmark. The researchers are from Denmark. 
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[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose, Wellwood Avenue, Wyandanch (Suffolk)

2012-12-15 Thread Derek Rogers
I figured I'd get the word out quickly with the fading light. Chase Cammarota 
just finished up our CBC sector and noted a large goose flock in the field 
along the west side of Wellwood Avenue. There is a Barnacle Goose in the north 
end of the flock. Photos and more later. I believe the field is south of St. 
Charles Cemetery. 

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[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Barnacle Goose, Wellwood Avenue, Wyandanch (Suffolk)

2012-12-15 Thread Derek Rogers
Attached are a couple of digi-photos of the Barnacle Goose I found on Wellwood 
Avenue. 

I initially noticed the goose when it was slightly obscured by the larger 
Canada's. Lighting was tough but Chase and I were able to get a good angle on 
sun for some solid viewing. The bird had no leg bands and it seemed to have all 
its toes.

We estimated somewhere in the realm of 300-400 Canada Geese. Vastly different 
than this morning when we had zero in this field. As I mentioned, this field is 
noted as St. Charles Cemetery, which runs along the west side of Wellwood 
Avenue in Wyandanch. I believe a Barnacle was seen in this area a couple of 
years ago. The birds were east and north of the mulch piles.

A good day to be out. Our CBC went well with a very cooperative AMERICAN 
WOODCOCK as just one of the highlights at Uplands Farm. I noticed it tip 
toeing beneath some dense shrubs. It posed for some great photos and even a 
video.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39025168@N07/

Best,
Derek Rogers
Sayville



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 Subject: Barnacle Goose, Wellwood Avenue, Wyandanch (Suffolk)
 
 I figured I'd get the word out quickly with the fading light. Chase Cammarota 
 just finished up our CBC sector and noted a large goose flock in the field 
 along the west side of Wellwood Avenue. There is a Barnacle Goose in the 
 north end of the flock. Photos and more later. I believe the field is south 
 of St. Charles Cemetery. 
 
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Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck, Huntington Harbor, Suffolk Co.

2012-12-17 Thread Derek Rogers
The Tufted Duck is still being seen, sometimes at very close range, in the
previously reported area. The best viewing area has been along the
bulkhead, just west of the Halesite Fire Department (left onto Anchorage
Lane off of 110). The duck remains in the company of Buffleheads,
Red-breasted Mergansers, some Gulls, and the finder, Brent Bomkamp.
Excellent find, Brent. The bird did take a couple of short flights within
the bay area, sometimes disappearing behind the various floating docks that
line the shore. It generally stayed within 200 yards of the described
bulkhead area.

The link below shows some digi-scope photos of the bird. I feel very
fortunate that yet another Tufted Duck was found right around the corner
from my office.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39025168@N07/

Best,
Derek Rogers
Sayville

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Date: Mon, Dec 17, 2012 at 10:18 AM
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck, Huntington Harbor, Suffolk Co.
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Hi All,

Brent Bomkamp just called--he has an adult male TUFTED DUCK in Huntington
Harbor, Suffolk Co.. He said it is across from West Marine (a store). Good
luck to anyone who goes!!

Benjamin Van Doren
White Plains, NY
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[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose, Belmont Lake, North Babylon (Suffolk)

2012-12-18 Thread Derek Rogers
I'm currently viewing a BARNACLE GOOSE on the south end of Belmont Lake S.P.

I'm thinking there's a good chance this could be the Wellwood individual that I 
found on Saturday. I'll be driving through Wellwood soon and will report if I 
locate another individual.

There is also a GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE  toward the north end of the lake.

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[nysbirds-l] Greater White-fronted Goose - Hard's Lake, Shirley (Suffolk)

2012-12-23 Thread Derek Rogers
Being seen at the south end of Hard's Lake in Southaven County Park. It very 
closely resembles the same individual that I noted at this location on 
11/28/12. There are many hundred Canada Geese to work through.

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[nysbirds-l] Miller's Pond, Smithtown (Suffolk)

2012-12-24 Thread Derek Rogers
There were probably close to one thousand geese on Miller's Pond this 
afternoon. I managed to pick out a lone CACKLING GOOSE standing on a floating 
chunk of ice. Dave Lamagna and I watched the goose for about 30 minutes. It was 
never joined by a 2nd Cackling and I'm wondering if this might be a third bird 
(in addition to Brent's report yesterday).Given the numbers of Canada Geese 
this is a very likely possibility.

I'm also happy to report that I observed and recorded 6 Canada Geese, all with 
neck collars, from the program in west Greenland. 

Indian Hills Country Club, in Northport, had some decent goose activity. Solid 
numbers of Canada's and a single Snow Goose, all visible along Breeze Hill Rd.

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[nysbirds-l] Pine Grosbeaks - Queensbury (Warren County)

2012-12-25 Thread Derek Rogers
On my way to the North Country, I was rewarded with excellent views of 13 Pine 
Grosbeaks in Queensbury, NY, this afternoon. The birds have been reported in 
the general area, feeding on the numerous crab apple trees surrounding 
Queensbury Middle School. There are many crab apple trees about the surrounding 
area so best to keep a wide search range. Seems like a solid bet if any folks 
are planning on heading north this week. Plenty of fruits left on the 
surrounding trees.

Queensbury Middle is located along the north side of Aviation Road, just west 
of exit 19 on 87 North (Northway). Thanks to Joe Giunta, and folks on the 
Hudson-Mohawk list, for the recon.

Some digi-scope shots of the Pine Grosbeaks can be viewed here:

http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/39025168@N07/

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please feel free to cross post if helpful.

Happy Holidays,

Derek Rogers
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[nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck, Huntington - YES

2013-01-02 Thread Derek Rogers
In front of Knutson West Marine Inc.

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[nysbirds-l] Geese in the Wellwood Ave. Vicinity (Suffolk)

2013-01-03 Thread Derek Rogers
With the fading light, I was able to pick out a Greater White-fronted Goose in 
the middle of the field at St. Charles Cemetary. It was among approx. 100 
Canada Geese and looks to be the same bird that's been roaming about the area.

This morning, Belmont Lake was packed with geese, all toward the north end with 
numbers nearing 1000. None of the less common geese appeared in that flock. I 
did however pick out a single CACKLING GOOSE on the edge of the pond at 
Colonial Springs Golf Course in Wyandanch. This bird, and many hundred Canada 
Geese, were all visible from the edge of the restaurant building, just off the 
parking lot. As noted in a previous post, the course administrators asked that 
folks do not trespass on the actual playing course.

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[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose in Wyandanch (Suffolk)

2013-01-04 Thread Derek Rogers
A morning run to Colonial Springs G.F. proved successful in locating the 
Barnacle Goose. Arie Gilbert and I both observed the goose, plus the same 
Greater White-fronted Goose that's been around. All geese visible from 
restaurant area.

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose in Wyandanch (Suffolk)

2013-01-04 Thread Derek Rogers
Mike,

Thanks for this post. I find this very interesting as Arie and I were greeted 
with a wave and a smile by 2 officers. We walked out, got the geese and left. 
We respectfully stayed on the patio area as initially advised.

My thoughts:

The pond at the course is almost 3/4 frozen and soon these geese will be 
looking for more open water for their night time roost. Their was a big old Red 
Fox causing a commotion and the geese seemed quite unsettled. More initiative 
for them to move on.

Birders should look to Belmont Lake as temperatures stay cold. This is where I 
had the Barnacle a few weeks back.

Best,
Derek Rogers
Sayville

On Jan 4, 2013, at 2:26 PM, Michael Scheibel mscheibe...@gmail.com wrote:

 No geese visible from parking lot @ Colonial Springs GC, I was asked to leave 
 by security, and requested to pass on the message to all birders.
 Mike Scheibel
 Brookhaven
 
 On Jan 4, 2013 9:29 AM, Derek Rogers drogers0...@gmail.com wrote:
 A morning run to Colonial Springs G.F. proved successful in locating the 
 Barnacle Goose. Arie Gilbert and I both observed the goose, plus the same 
 Greater White-fronted Goose that's been around. All geese visible from 
 restaurant area.
 
 Best,
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 Sayville
 
 
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Napeague Snowy Owl - 1-10-13 NO - Here's Why

2013-01-11 Thread Derek Rogers
I recall viewing some Black Terns at the aquaculture site near Hicks Island 
late this past Summer at low tide. I did notice that Hicks was no longer an 
island, so to speak, but seemed like tidal flow would happen at high tide.

There was a series of snow fence before, and after, the aquaculture area 
clearly indicating that vehicular access was restricted. Sounds like Sandy may 
have wiped out the snow fence, and may have filled in the inlet a bit more. The 
fencing was definitely adequate in preventing vehicle access, running well into 
the harbor, so hopefully it's replaced in time for the breeding season. 

Best,
Derek Rogers

On Jan 11, 2013, at 11:15 AM, Hugh McGuinness hdmcguinn...@gmail.com wrote:

 Arie,
 
 That is terrible news. At first I didn't believe you were looking at the 
 right place b/c Hick's Island has always been, well, an island with an inlet 
 at the eastern end. A quick check of Google Maps shows that the inlet is now 
 a sand bar. (I wonder if this filled in as a result of Sandy.) This is 
 probably not good news for the Least Terns. Napeague is NY State land, and so 
 the NYS Park police or NYSDEC should be contacted.
 
 Hugh
 
 On Fri, Jan 11, 2013 at 10:53 AM, Arie Gilbert ariegilb...@optonline.net 
 wrote:
 I spent the day birding in the Montauk area yesterday.  Enticed by novel 
 reports of Western Grebe and Glaucous gull, and Bob Hayes' desire to see 
 the goodies as well, we started at Hook pond and further Lane where we got 
 Glaucous Gull and GWF Goose respectively.
 
 Next we went to Kirk beach where there were no xbills, and no W Grebe of 
 shore. We birded several vantage points moving east but no better luck.
 
 South  lake drive had the BH Gull in the same location  and the Barrows 
 Goldeneye  w/ the flock was out in the center of the bay, best viewed from 
 the east lake drive. 
 
 Rita's had 8 Snow Geese, and 'Larry' the LBB Gull was at Napeague, but at 
 the western most beach, next over from the ramp,
 
 We scanned for quite some time hoping for the Snowy Owl, but saw people 
 walking on the shore and someone had driven their 4x4 almost all the way 
 down!  Gee - the signs say no boats, but it doesnt say no cars.  F^=!  
 
 *  anyone local to that area who can contact the proper persons in 
 authority  would be appreciated by me and no doubt other birders, and 
 perhaps the Owl. 
 
 Arie Gilbert
 No. Babylon, NY 
 
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[nysbirds-l] Suffolk Greater White-fronted Geese

2013-01-19 Thread Derek Rogers
I checked Hard's Lake at Southaven C.P. this morning, where the GREATER 
WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE, that I initially reported on 11/28/12, continues to be 
seen. While on the topic of this species, I've also been seeing a GREATER 
WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE, daily, on West Brook Pond in North Great River. Ken 
Thompson emailed me and reported the bird was still around this AM. Both birds 
generally exit their roost sites near 8:00 AM. The Great River flock tends to 
feed within the ball fields, just west of West Brook Pond. 

I later birded the scrubland at the Eastport Conservation Area. There was good 
sparrow variety but the highlight was a group of 18 EASTERN MEADOWLARKS, a 
consolation for recently missing this species at EPCAL.

Moving on to Calverton Ponds Preserve, there were 6 RED CROSSBILLS (5,1) and a 
single WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL. I believe this is my most inland observation of 
crossbills since the irruption.

Best,
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Sayville
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[nysbirds-l] 4 Eurasian Wigeon, West Sayville Golf Course (Suffolk)

2013-01-20 Thread Derek Rogers
Out and about doing dome waterfowl counts I just had 4 EURASIAN WIGEONS on the 
main pond at West Sayville Golf Course.

3 drakes and at least 1 hen. The birds stacked up densely while foraging on the 
grass, which made the hen search a bit more difficult. 

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[nysbirds-l] CORRECTION: Now 6 Eurasian Wigeon, West Sayville Golf Course (Suffolk)

2013-01-20 Thread Derek Rogers
There are now 6 EURASIAN WIGEON on the pond at West Sayville Golf Course. 3 
drakes and 3 hens. My earlier suspicion of more than 1 hen wouldn't rest so I 
returned to the site at 2:40.

The birds were much easier to detail this time around as they were spread out 
on the pond, rather than a tight knit herd on the grasses.

Michael McBrien and I noted 3 hen Eurasian Wigeons at this location on 1/1/13, 
along with 1 continuing drake. So it is apparent that these birds are all 
continuing with the recent addition of 2 drakes. 

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Best,
Derek Rogers
Sayville

Begin forwarded message:

 From: Derek Rogers drogers0...@gmail.com
 Date: January 20, 2013, 9:24:59 AM EST
 To: NY Bird List List nysbirds-l@cornell.edu
 Subject: 4 Eurasian Wigeon, West Sayville Golf Course (Suffolk)
 Out and about doing dome waterfowl counts I just had 4 EURASIAN WIGEONS on 
 the main pond at West Sayville Golf Course.
 
 3 drakes and at least 1 hen. The birds stacked up densely while foraging on 
 the grass, which made the hen search a bit more difficult. 
 
 http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/39025168@N07/
 
 Best,
 
 Derek Rogers
 Sayville 

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[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Grebe - Smith Point C.P. (Suffolk)

2013-01-21 Thread Derek Rogers
There is currently a Red-necked Grebe underneath the bridge that leads to Smith 
Point. The bird can be well hidden at times but occasionally drifts toward the 
east providing excellent, site accessible views.

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[nysbirds-l] Westhampton Beach Glaucous Gull + Red-necked Grebe

2013-01-21 Thread Derek Rogers
The previously reported GLAUCOUS GULL continued when I arrived at 1:30 PM. I 
parked in the dirt lot that is located on the south side of the bridge. When I 
arrived, the Glaucous Gull was in the creek along the north side by itself. 
After only about 2-3 minutes of viewing, an adult Great Black-backed Gull 
decided the Glaucous had stayed long enough. The Black-backed pursued the 
Glaucous and it eventually flew toward the west, beyond the white condos.

While trying to relocate the gull, I noticed a RED-NECKED GREBE diving just 
beyond the point looking east. I never did relocate the Glaucous Gull.

At least one VESPER SPARROW continues along Hulse Landing Rd. in Calverton with 
a mess of Savannah's. Its worth noting that on 1/9/13, I viewed 2, and 
photographed 1, IPSWICH type Savannah Sparrows at this location. A very unusual 
site for this normally coastal sparrow that rarely strays from dunes and 
jetties.

Earlier, along Grumman Boulevard, I was also treated to 14 CHIPPING SPARROWS 
all feeding in a group.

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Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Ross's Goose - Merritt's Pond, Riverhead (Suffolk)

2013-01-29 Thread Derek Rogers
Mike Scheibel and I viewed the Ross's Goose on Merritt's Pond this morning at 
7:00 AM. The bird was easily viewed from Peninsula Path.

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 Date: January 28, 2013, 1:58:43 PM EST
 To: NY BIRDS nysbirds-l@cornell.edu
 Subject: [nysbirds-l] Ross's Goose  more !
 Reply-To: ROBERT ADAMO rada...@msn.com
 
 Thank you Michael  Mike ! I found your goose ~ 10 AM on the north half of 
 Merrit's Pond in Riverhead, and it was still there when I left at 11:15. Also 
 roosting on the ice (both halves are mostly iced-over) were 9 Snow Geese, 5 
 being blue morphs. I was then  joined by fellow ELIAS members, John McNeil  
 Rosemary Valenti, who were finishing up their Middle Island to Jamesport 
 section of the Annual Waterfowl Census, which is sponsored by NYSOA, for the 
 U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service. Previously counted on one of his other 
 waterfowl survey sections, were ~ 600 Canvasbacks on Big Fresh Pond, 
 Southampton. 
 
 Merrit's Pond is best viewed from Peninsula Path, a private, dead ended, 
 narrow road which runs for ~ 100 yards w/o Ostrander Ave, between Kings Dr.  
 Robinson Pkwy. The pond is completely surrounded by private property, but can 
 be partially viewed from openings on 6 other streets.  For these reasons, I 
 strongly recommend trying the following locations before parking on O/A and 
 walking into P/P. 
 
 1) Robinson Pkwy.
 
 2) East Ave Ext.
 
 3) Franklin St.
 
 4) Pondview Rd.
 
  5) Southern Pkwy.
 
  6) Northern Pkwy.  
 
 Cheers,
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[nysbirds-l] Ross's Goose - Great River (Suffolk)

2013-02-02 Thread Derek Rogers
I pulled into Timber Point Golf Course at about 9:15 AM. I noticed a goose herd 
feeding on the course, just south of the driving range area. This is toward the 
west side of the course near the canal. I parked along the canal and began 
walking toward an open area where I could get a nice detail on the geese. 
Simultaneously, I noticed a pedestrian walking a dog heading right toward the 
herd. The flock of about 300 geese lifted before I could sift through them on 
the ground. In flight, at relatively close range, I noticed a petite white 
goose traveling with a sub flock of about 10 Canada's. The Ross's type goose 
was markedly, not just slightly, smaller than the Canada's with which it 
travelled. Next, I tried to get a good handle on bill size and shape. I barely 
even noticed bill protrusion. The overall size and shape of the birds body and 
bill point directly to Ross's Goose.

The flock flew east toward the Connetquot River and 5 shotgun blasts sounded 
loudly. The Ross's did not drop but the blasts were enough to send the 
sub-flock, which contained the Ross's toward the south, mouth of the river. The 
larger herd flew north up the river.

Of course, I would have preferred to detail this bird while on the ground so I 
could rule out Ross's X Snow. But I'm very comfortable saying that there is 
almost certainly a Ross's Goose in the area. I eventually crossed paths with 
the hunters who acknowledged a small Snow Goose later flying up river. I 
spent 4 hours trying to refind this bird but finally just gave up. Last I 
checked, there were some geese back on the ponds at the golf course. Hoping 
they reconvene tonight and commence feeding tomorrow morning. A very 
frustrating search and chain of events. I'm really hoping this bird gets 
relocated.

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Ross's Goose at Heckscher State Park (Suffolk Co.)

2013-02-02 Thread Derek Rogers
Excellent, Ken!!

This is the very direction that the sub-flock containing the Ross's seemed to 
head, leaving the river than hooking west. I did canvas Hecksher thoroughly, 
after the fact, but came up empty. Thrilled to hear you relocated the bird!

Best,
Derek Rogers
Sayville

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