[nysbirds-l] Booby still present on Lake Montauk

at the top of the mast of a sailboat south of the Star Island causeway Jane F. Ross -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Montauk pink footed and snow geese

This morning 9:00 am there was a pink footed goose (presumably the same reported over the past few weeks) and two snow geese in a flock of about 300 Canada geese in the field on the south side of Rte 27 opposite the riding stable Jane F. Ross 1112 Park Ave. New York, NY 10128 mobile:

[nysbirds-l] Pink footed goose

Still present 9:30 am in the flock of Canada geese : Montauk South of 27 opposite Deep Hollow ranch Jane F. Ross mobile: 917-992-6708 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] East End birding over the weekend

even though I missed the Kirtland's in Central Park, the East End provided plenty to make up for it! Especially wonderful were great views of a mature American Bald Eagle who sat cooperatively on a log on a sand spit in Mecox Bay for about 30 minutes before providing exquisite views in flight

[nysbirds-l] Dovekie video link from article in Newsday

I don't think any password is needed for the video that is linked to the article and which highlights the fragile nature of these unexpected visitors. I didn't think the dovekie at Great River/Timber Point seemed distressed, however although others more knowledgeable than me might have another

[nysbirds-l] Montauk Wheatear Sunday

Many thanks to Karen Rubenstein for finding the Northern Wheatear in Montauk and to Hugh McGuiness, Angus Wilson and others who reported the location with such accuracy. We saw found it easily on Sunday around 12:30. The description in the Crossly guide fit the behavior so perfectly we

[nysbirds-l] Afternoon Odds and d Ends from East Hampton

quick afternoon drive was quite productive (3:00 - 3:30) HOOK POND East Hampton (near the Main Beach parking lot) : family of 4 Tundra swans (hopefully correctly identified and not Trumpeters), 10 Hooded Mergansers, 1 pied billed grebe 1 Great Blue heron FURTHER LANE FIELDS: 250+ Canada

[nysbirds-l] East Hampton purple martins

FOS for me: a dozen purple martins appeared at Georgica Pond this afternoon, and quickly dispatched 2 starlings and a red wing blackbird. I expect more of the colony will follow. Also spotted a surprising seven great blue herons and a single blue winged teal on Georgica Cove. Jane Ross

RE: [nysbirds-l] Montauk: 5/2

Are the Indigo Buntings (and Orioles) likely to remain in such large numbers for a few days, or was today just a lucky moment? Jane F. Ross International Education Consultant 1112 Park Avenue New York, New York 10128 212-348-7975 Date: Wed, 2 May 2012 22:31:15 -0400 To:

[nysbirds-l] Glossy ibis at lazy poiny

4 glossy ibis near the osprey nest on lazy point road -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Bryant park woodcock

Still present at 4:15 We are wondering whether it might be injured? Or just sleepy Sent from -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] FOS Purple Martin

Happy to report that they have also returned in East Hampton. At least 8 so far at Georgica Pond. Not sure whether they arrived yesterday or today. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 10, 2013, at 3:10 PM, "Orhan Birol" wrote: > First arrival to my colony this morning. > Orhan Birol > Shelter

[nysbirds-l] Bluebird behavior question

We had a pair of bluebirds that successfully raised two broods in East Hampton this summer. As has been the case for at least the past 3 years in October, there is now a very active group of 6-8 bluebirds excitingly inspecting the boxes, so I am curious to know if they are checking out housing

[nysbirds-l] Greater white-fronted geese East Hampton

Just spotted 5 greater-white fronted geese mingling in a large flock of Canada geese in the fields on Further Lane Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush updates for Sunday?

Has anyone spotted the Varied Thrush at Stuyvesant town today? Jane F. Ross -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Snowy owl, Oystercatchers and other East End sightings

Probably last of season (although first of 2014 Year for me) Snowy owl still present yesterday in Hampton Bays, along with my FOS American Oystercatcher. Also sighted many Brants, red-breaasted mergansers and many flashy red wing blackbirds and boat tailed grackles. Large flocks of Robins

[nysbirds-l] hoping for Dune road sightings

heading that way (Hampton Bays-Quogue, Ponquogue Bridge) this afternoon and wondering whether anyone has seen the snowy owl or other rarities in the past few days. Thanks! Jane F. Ross International Education Consultant 1112 Park Avenue New York, New York 10128 212-348-7975 /

[nysbirds-l] Central Park Reservoir 3/26

Tom Fiore's post this morning got me to brave the chill and happily locate the wigeons (3), the lone Red-breasted grebe, a wood duck pair, coots, northern shovelers, lingering buffleheads and a surprise pair of red-breasted mergansers at the south end west of the pump house.Good day for ducks!

[nysbirds-l] purple martins in East Hampton

First arrivals in the Georgica Pond area this past weekend. Also spotted newly arrived house wren, chipping sparrow and Eastern phoebe. Jane F. Ross -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] East End Glossy Ibis

A flock of 25 or more glossy ibis were enjoying the mud today on Georgica Cove, in East Hampton along with 6 greater yellowlegs and at least 4 great egrets. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re: [nysbirds-l] East End Glossy Ibis

Correction: among the now over 30 glossy ibis there were 4 snowy egrets, not great egrets yesterday. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 18, 2014, at 9:27 PM, "Jane Ross" wrote: > > A flock of 25 or more glossy ibis were enjoying the mud today on Georgica > Cove,

[nysbirds-l] blue winged teal East Hampton

a pair of blue winged teal joined 19 green winged teal and 22 glossy ibis on Georgca Cove today. Looking forward to seeing what tomorrow will bring! Jane F. Ross International Education Consultant 1112 Park Avenue New York, New York 10128 212-348-7975 / 631-324-3296

[nysbirds-l] ruby-throated hummingbird in East Hampton

First of Season for me on Long Island, although maybe I've missed other reports. Jane F. Ross International Education Consultant 1112 Park Avenue New York, New York 10128 212-348-7975 / 631-324-3296 -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

RE: [nysbirds-l] Whimbrel cedar beach co pk

could give a more precise location, please?.there are many Cedar Beaches in New York...but I am assuming you do NOT mean the county park in East Hampton near me? Just wanted to check, thoughThanks Jane Ross Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2014 13:30:44 -0400 From: ariegilb...@optonline.net Subject: [nysbirds

[nysbirds-l] East End sightings

A good weekend for shorebirds on the East End including highlights: American Golden Plover (1, Sagg Pond, with thanks to John Shemilt for the excellent views!)\Royal Terns (at least 12 on Sagg Pond)Forsters and Common terns (Sagg)Ruddy Turnstones (25 at Acabonac Harbor/ Gerard drive,

[nysbirds-l] weekend highlights from the East End

orange-crowned warbler at Georgica Cove pectoral sandpipers and a white-rumped sandpiper also on the Cove (Georgica Pond is open and there are nice mud flats throughout the pond and cove) green-winged teal on the Cove, along with Hooded mergansers, buffleheads, and ruddy ducks (and duck hunter

RE: [nysbirds-l] NYS Parks Empire Passport Cyber Monday Deal

Don't give up!, The website is working just fine, but it is overloaded, so anyone who wants this great deal should just keep trying. And once you get in, be sure to work fast, as it will time you out very quickly. I managed on the 10th try. All set with with 2 three--year passes. Camp Hero

RE: [nysbirds-l] Long Island Rough-legged Hawks

add at least one rough-legged, possibly two, further east at Napeague on Sunday Jane F. Ross International Education Consultant 1112 Park Avenue New York, New York 10128 212-348-7975 / 631-324-3296 > Date: Sun, 8 Feb 2015 19:53:37 -0500 > From: jgl...@optonline.net > Subject: [nysbirds-l]

[nysbirds-l] No barnacle geese

Tried and failed to locate the Riverhead barnacle geese in several large flocks of Canada geese today Has anyone else had better luck? Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] East End birding Monday

Productive birding on the East End today starting with a dozen Wilson snipes who flew into our front yard at Geogica Cove, joining some some 30 Green winged teal, assorted mergansers, a group of about 16 Bonaparte's gulls who have been here for several weeks, and 8 killdeer. Two FOS Osprey

[nysbirds-l] East End sightings

Hoping for another glimpse of the snowy owl that was still present near Lazy Point last weekend, I found a FOS Eastern Willet instead. Time to move on from wintering birds apparently! Other weekend highlights were at least four very active male woodcocks at Poxabogue park last Sunday evening,

[nysbirds-l] blue winged teal, FOS barnswallows and chipping sparrows

Beginning to look a lot more spring-like in East Hampton these days. Georgica Cove has a pair of blue winged teal that seem to have arrived this morning, multiple barn swallows and lots of female red-winged blackbirds, joining the tree swallows and male red wings who arrived a few weeks ago.

[nysbirds-l] FOS sightings on the East End of Long Island

The weekend produced multiple FOS sightings on the East End (East Hampton to Water Mill) including Ruby throated hummingbird indigo bunting (3)pine warblersavannah sparrowpurple martins (4)Green heron (Georgica Cove)lesser yellowlegs (2) along with previously sighted greater yellowlegs

[nysbirds-l] feral cat bill in Albany

In addition to opposing this bill, it would be good to find a sympathetic state legislator (or two) who could propose a bill that would make it possible for feral cats to be taken to animal shelters. At the moment, cats fall in a grey area in New York State where they cannot legally be

Re: [nysbirds-l] Phalarope continues at Jones beach

Could anyone suggest driving / parking directions? Many thanks in advance Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 16, 2015, at 7:07 PM, Pat Aitken wrote: > > She was still present at 6:30. When I left, she was on the more western > pond. > > -- > NYSbirds-L List Info: > Welcome and Basics >

[nysbirds-l] Western Kingbird Montauk Point

Bird still present this morning (8:45 am) in the Lighthouse parking lot; Beautiful and very cooperative Jane F. Ross International Education Consultant 1112 Park Avenue New York, New York 10128 212-348-7975 / 631-324-3296 Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2015 07:37:33 -0500 From:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Thick-billed Murre continues at Lake Montauk (Suffolk Co.)

Murre now being viewed on the east side of the eastern jetty Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 21, 2016, at 9:14 AM, Jim Schlickenrieder > wrote: > > The bird is showing well now, just 20 yards South of the jetty > > > Ken wrote: > > > Observed at 7:45AM from west side of Lake Montauk

Re:[nysbirds-l] Plover at Sagg Pond

Or go early and leave the parking lot by 9:00 am Jane F. Ross, PhD 1112 Park Ave. New York, NY 10128 mobile: 917-992-6708 On Aug 30, 2020, at 9:53 AM, Hugh McGuinness wrote:  You have to have a town of Southampton beach permit Sent from my iPhone On Aug 30, 2020, at 9:47 AM, Nancy

Re: [nysbirds-l] Plover at Sagg Pond

sort? Bob Lewis On Sunday, August 30, 2020, 10:01:14 AM EDT, Jane Ross wrote: Or go early and leave the parking lot by 9:00 am Jane F. Ross, PhD 1112 Park Ave. New York, NY 10128 mobile: 917-992-6708 On Aug 30, 2020, at 9:53 AM, Hugh McGuinness wrote:  You

[nysbirds-l] Yellow rumps galore!

Our yard and nearby fields are full of yellow rumored warblers who all seem to have arrived last night (counted at least 30 individuals, but know there are many more) Red breasted nuthatch also abundant, as well as a new flow of red winged blackbirds. Migration fall out Jane F. Ross, Cove

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