[nysbirds-l] eureka..Redhead..Aythya americana

ey "prospect" from year to year and "remember" this area? Or that I have to be able to count them yearly? Grappling with understanding can be formidable. Diana teta Long Island, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www

[nysbirds-l] Eureka redheads Citation

Weller, M. W. (1964b). "Distribution and migration of the redhead." Journal of Wildlife Management, 28:64-103. diana teta Long island, ny -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVE

[nysbirds-l] winter wonderland-prey tell

can be better than this ? Beats out snow angels, sledding and shoveling. Diana Teta Long Island, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu

[nysbirds-l] Fox Sparrow ..handsomest of the American sparrows

at their feeder or in their yard. Well this is my very first Fox Sparrow for the yard list. It warms the cockles of my heart...a bit excessive ..no ? Diana Teta Long Island, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRU

[nysbirds-l] rained Robins today..harbingers of spring not far?

snow was still present. Haven't they figured it out yet as I don't think all such large numbered flocks over-wintered. p.s. the Cardinals have started to sing. I freely admit that the best of my fun I owe it to birds. Diana Teta Long Island -- NYSbirds-L

FW: [nysbirds-l] Shawangunk Sandhill Crane

He states it was from the Hoagerburgh road entrance Diana teta. _ From: bounce-35405925-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-35405925-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of LARRY FEDERMAN Sent: Sunday, June 05, 2011 10:17 PM To: Andrew Block; li_bir...@yahoo.com Cc: NYS Birds

[nysbirds-l] Hooded crow-yes

crow follow some line of reasoning? Diana Teta Long Island, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com

[nysbirds-l] FW:pictures of a raven snow sledding

A While back someone posted a youtube video of a crow snow sledding. I mailed it to a friend in England and he responded with Ravens sliding in t he snow pictures Diana teta Long Island, NY -Original Message- From: David Fisher [mailto:d.j.fis...@ntlworld.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 17

[nysbirds-l] a moral compass isn't in the purchase price

;t it our moral responsibility to protect the welfare of the birds as there are many indications of a decline in total numbers as well as potential extinction of some in certain areas of the world such as the red knot. We can not control others, but we can control what we do on behalf of the birds

[nysbirds-l] Lewis woodpecker an apology

Sorry I wrote in the wrong woodpecker, but the sentiments remain the same. Thanks for the correction sent to me. Diana Teta\ Long Island, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] a reality check

r the lack of change in an issue. Diana Teta \Long Island, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/

[nysbirds-l] Big Day Loop, Doodletown. Bashakill,Linear Park, Blue Chip, Shawagunk

Diana Teta and I enjoyed a long day of birding yesterday-May 11,2012 -Since many are doing "big days", I thought a few highlights might be helpful: Doodletown-6:00-8:00 am-Piliated Woodpecker pair seen at beginning of the trail Black-bil

[nysbirds-l] curlew sandpiper yes

The curlew sandpiper was on the vanishing sand spit off the Westhampton Dunes access. The bird was there from about 7:15am to 7:29am and abruptly flew off with the other shore birds towards Pikes Beach and only the oyster catchers and willets remained. Thanks to Derek for his timely post. Diana

[nysbirds-l] Red Crossbills amd White- winged Crossbills at Heckscher St. Pk.

White- winged Crossbill almost like a Star on a Xmas tree. Got out of the car for a better look only to discover a female White-winged Crossbill below him. A good morning. Diana Teta Long Island, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] female Black- and- white Warbler OMG

;s believe it or not. Diana Teta Long Island,NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@c

[nysbirds-l] Rusty Blackbird, Sayville

A stunning Rusty Blackbird glistening on its sunlit perch along Greene Creek, West lane. Saturday 10am No others around. Diana Teta Long Island, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Wood Ducks alias Acorn Duck, Tree Duck, Wood Wigeon, Summer Duck

story of the Birds of Eastern and Central North America by Forbush and May 1939 for other names of the Wood Duck and parts of the narrative) Diana Teta p.s. Unfortunately unable to relocate Blue -winged Teal -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] 1 Cattle Egret and 10 Brown Swiss cows (ID?)

x27;t have to flush prey as this cattle egret feasted off flies on the cow's face. Oh yea, my reward..homemade strawberry rhubarb pie, yum Diana teta Long Island,NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirds

[nysbirds-l] Shorebirding the ponds at West End 2

ass like a grasspiper. All these were seen by one of the farthest ponds. Thanks to Eric;) Diana Teta Long island -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Screech Owl calling

Woken at 2am something by the screech owl sounding so near the open window, then followed soon afterwards by the train whistle Ahhh night time sounds Diana teta -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] breakfast at Mac Feeder

A sharp shinned hawk perusing the take out bar.chickadee, titmouse, house sparrows, hysterical blue jays, a totally oblivious wild turkey (yep) like a scene from a film noir as the hawk dives pass flying off. Diana teta Long island -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Out East Tundra Swans, West End N. Shrike

small birds and rodents . The N. Shrike did sing a series of repeated short phrases almost sounding thrasher like. (Steve W., Tony T. Pat L. Shai M. also there) diana teta long island,ny -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Am. Pipits, King Eiders continue at Shinnecock

lot by the bridge as reported by the Scheibels yesterday and the King Eiders continue close to the jetty mixed in with scoters and common eiders. A big thank you for reporting the birds. Diana Teta Long island, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME h

[nysbirds-l] Adult Male Eurasian Widgeon Sayville Country Club today

bellies, and then fly off to the pond. Sometimes they would land out of sight or mix in with the geese also feeding on the knoll. Overall maybe about 25 widgeon. The wind was bitter cold and sharp enough seeming to cut through my winter gear. How to the ducks tolerate such cold Diana Teta Long

[nysbirds-l] Potato-bug bird or Rose-breasted Grosbeak

What a surprise to find a female eating at the feeder with an air of nonchalance and quiet charm. A first. Diana Teta Long island -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] OMG a MALE Rose-breasted Grosbeak

At the feeder today. The female had appeared 3 days in a row and now this awesome male. I have made them a couple and hope the pair will nest on the forest parkland that surrounds my property. Diana Teta, Long Ilsland. NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Yellow throated warbler, Connetquot Pk 7:35am

What a sight high up in the tree singing so boldly in the gray morning mist and the umbrella seemingly acting like an echo chamber for his song. In the trees by the green garage. Diana Teta Long Island, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Sea watch: Cupsogue CP 6:15am -7:00am

lf a "gazillion" shorebirds more or less. ;>) A thought occurred with so many a rarity could be lurking and hiding in plain sight but their frenetic movement soon exhausted my search motivation. Posted on the Eternal Scoreboard: Peeps 1Birder 0 Diana Teta Long Island, NY

[nysbirds-l] Birding Cuspsogue CP, Galbrieski, Epcal with the Linnaean Society

, but NO Vesper Sparrow. EPCAL late in the afternoon was highlighted by at least a dozen Grasshopper Sparrows many singing away, a couple of Meadowlarks and Horned larks, but Blue Grosbeaks seen on Wednesday did not make an appearance. Diana Teta Long Island, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info

[nysbirds-l] Nickerson Beach 6:15am-7:30am

e a Gull-Billed Tern. Applause, exit stage left. Diana Teta Long Island, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www

[nysbirds-l] Night in Amagansett, LI II

ere like a loud bold whistle. A rendering "Twixt-hell and white-oak" is given by A. T. Wayne according to Forbush (1927). Not sure I "heard " that nemonic. Diana Teta Long Island, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www

[nysbirds-l] Acadian Flycatcher 6/13

EET or an emphatic 2-note flee-see ? Was that a loud flat and strong squeaky pweest ? Or a sharp emphatic whut-ur-see ? Dare I grin like the Cheshire Cat? Diana Teta Long Island,NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME h

[nysbirds-l] Blue Grosbeaks continue Line Road

, Black and White Warbler at Calverton Ponds and a Black Vulture in the T.V. kettle over the farm field on Hulse Landing Road. Eastern Box Turtle and about 15 species of dragon flies added to the sightings of the day. Diana Teta Long Island, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

FW: [nysbirds-l] about SGNWR regs/he was a volunteer

_ From: Diana Teta [mailto:dt...@suffolk.lib.ny.us] Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 3:13 PM To: 'Andrew Block' Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] about SGNWR regs/he was a volunteer The person was a volunteer at the grasslands as I spoke to him as he was leaving the grasslands. He

RE: [nysbirds-l] Timber Point Dovekie - NO - Sunday, 31 January

a northwest wind it had decided to head for the ocean but someone mentioned that the dovekie migrates to warmer waters temperatures in the 45 degree range and that the water was just too cold for it to survive. diana teta Long island,ny I would like to think that nature took it's cours

[nysbirds-l] Red-shouldered Hawk , Patchogue,LI

A Red-shouldered Hawk was just seen perched in a tree in my backyard. I looked out the bay window while the computer was starting up and there the hawk was, ever so beautiful and elegant if I must say so. After a few minutes in flew off towards the open field. Diana Teta Long Island, NY

[nysbirds-l] blue grosbeak continues RMSP

Thanks to the good work and spotting of another birder (so sorry name eludes me) was able to see blue grosbeak. Around 7:30 am Hung out and bird appeared again. Seems to move between bushes west of toll booth to the center meridian inside. Diana teta Long Island,ny -- NYSbirds-L List Info

[nysbirds-l] bashakill and linear park

were singing. Diana Teta Long Island, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3)

[nysbirds-l] Sunday morning in Central Park

r such warblers as Cape May (both male and female). As I was leaving, word was that a Morning warbler had just been found. Diana Teta, Long Island, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Warblers in my yard today

ing their thing last night. Diana Teta Long Island, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NY

[nysbirds-l] Friday in Central Park with Starr

this ? Ahh yes, a whiter than white sun bather in a blue thong in the maintenance meadow. Yipes. Diana Teta Long Island, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nys

[nysbirds-l] Saturday Doddletown and Mine Road

tells the story there. Wait, There seems to be a pattern emerging: Birds seen but not singing, Birds heard singing, but not seen, Singing Birds seen, and finally no Birds Heard or Seen. I just love this process called birding. Diana Teta Long Island,NY -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Cerulean singing Hooded song in doddletown

n the open with the sunlight creating the appearance of iridescent illumination of the bright red. (Hollywood glamour of its own) Good Birding to all Diana Teta Long Island, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYS

[nysbirds-l] NYS DEC Policy on windfarms

believe as in the oil industry there are problems with design, maintenance, research, and oversight by appropriate government agencies. I try and not forget that many of these companies are driven by profit and not environmental concerns. Diana Teta Long Island, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http