[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Co. Park Saturday Morning (Suffolk Co.)

not particularly impressive. At Pike's Beach a brief sea watch yielded a few Cory's Shearwaters and a Parasitic Jaeger harassing terns. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Barrier Beach Migrants (Nassau & Suffolk Counties)

At Robert Moses State Park this morning a modest flight of migrants was observed, including Least Flycatcher, American Redstart, Canada Warbler, and Bobolink. At West End later in the morning fifteen species of shorebirds were on the sandbar in the WE2 Marina, including Hudsonian Godwit (1),

[nysbirds-l] West End/Jones Beach Shorebirds (Nassau Co.)

of rainwater pools. Despite observing sixteen species of shorebirds, no godwits were seen. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Baird's Sandpiper at Robert Moses State Park (Suffolk Co.)

Sue and I took a hike down to Democrat Point to look at shorebirds, but number and variety were poor. After four hours we worked our way back to the Field 2 parking lot and, on our way out (about 11:15AM), a Baird's Sandpiper flew into a small puddle in the east end of the parking lot. At Demo

[nysbirds-l] Morning Migration at Robert Moses State Park (Suffolk Co.)

Anticipating a migration along the barrier beach this morning, we arrived at RMSP Field 2 a little before 7:00AM. As soon as we got out of the car flocks of Red-winged Blackbirds and Robins were flying west along the beach, accompanied by a small but steady stream of swallows, predominantly

[nysbirds-l] Common Nighthawks & Baird's Sandpiper at Heckscher State Park (Suffolk Co.)

We visited HSP this evening in hopes of seeing migrating nighthawks. As we drove the oval we briefly stopped in Field 7, which still has standing water from the latest rainfall. The only shorebird present was a Baird's Sandpiper that was frightened away by someone operating a remote-controlled

[nysbirds-l] More Sunday Pelagics (Suffolk & Nassau Counties)

Sue and I evacuated our home Saturday night, staying with friends on the north shore. Upon returning to our home we found a large tree limb blocking the driveway that we had to cut up. We did not get out to the beach till after 12:00PM. Nevertheless, we did see a few good species. At Cedar

[nysbirds-l] East End Birding (Suffolk Co.)

and knew that Montauk Point State Park was closed, and traffic was starting to get heavy, so we packed it in. The day was pretty much what we expected, but you never know! I Other birders were out east today and they may have seen some additional species. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses State Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

There was a modest passerine movement around RMSP Field 2 this morning, with swallows (Barn & Tree), Bobolinks, Baltimore Orioles, and Red-winged Blackbirds comprising the majority of the flying birds. We recorded seven of the common species of warblers in addition to a Yellow-throated Vireo.

[nysbirds-l] Buff-breasted/Baird's Sandpipers at Heckscher State Park

, it is interesting to see some of the less frequently birded parks getting some attention. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] West End/Jones Beach (Nassau Co.)

, but was found in the lawn area west of the Field 6 pavilion with Killdeer. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1

[nysbirds-l] Wilson's Phalaropes at Heckscher State Park (Suffolk Co.)

, as well as a Western Sandpiper found by Bob Kurtz. Ken Feustel -- 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] Philadelphia Vireo at Sunken Meadow State Park (Suffolk Co.)

This morning a Philadelphia Vireo was observed among a mixed flock of vireos, warblers and chickadees along the road leading to the SMSP golf course. Overall, bird numbers and variety were poor, although seven species of warblers were observed. ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses and Sunken Meadow State Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

We arrived at RMSP at 6:30AM anticipating a good movement with the arrival of last nights cold front. Very few birds were moving at this early hour but things started to improve as the sun rose. We spished up a Yellow-breasted Chat on the golf course followed shortly by a Gray-cheeked Thrush.

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses State Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

to the RMSP Administration building. When last seen the bird was on the north side of the entrance road near the hedge that obscures the park manager's home. A distant photo of the bird can be seen at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kfeustel/ Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Barrier Beach Birds (Suffolk/Nassau Counties)

On Monday Sue and I started our morning at Robert Moses State Park which, except for a few warblers was quiet. We proceeded west down Ocean Parkway and made a stop at Gilgo Beach, where for the last few years Forster's Terns have been using the floating docks down at the west end of the marina

[nysbirds-l] Say's Phoebe at Caumsett State Park (Suffolk Co.)

representative to service our burner). Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l

[nysbirds-l] Say's Phoebe at Caumsett State Park Update (Suffolk Co.)

, and American Kestrel. The Phoebe seemed unfazed by all this activity, sitting tight while any raptor was coursing the fields. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Say's Phoebe at Caumsett State Park (Update II)

Derrick Rogers just called us to report that the Say's Phoebe is at the north end of the west fields at Caumsett State Park. Follow directions from my earlier post to reach the site. Good luck if you go! Ken & Sue Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Caumsett State Park (Suffolk Co.) Birds

different plumages of Tennessee Warbler. They can be found at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kfeustel/ Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Yellow-headed Blackbird Images from Captree State Park (Suffolk Co.)

A few additional images of the immature male Yellow-headed Blackbird at Captree State Park can be found at my Flickr site at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kfeustel/ Thanks to Shai Mitra for finding the bird and quickly getting the word out! Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] West End/Jones Beach This Afternoon (Nassau Co.)

, Dunlin, and Black-bellied Plover. Two Lesser Black-backed Gulls were also in the parking lot and an additional Lesser Black-backed Gull was at Field 6. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Scissor-tailed Flycatcher & Prothonotary Warbler (Suffolk Co.)

at my flickr website at : http://www.flickr.com/photos/kfeustel/ Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http

[nysbirds-l] Caumsett State Park Today (Suffolk Co.)

Sue and I spent the morning and early afternoon birding at Caumsett State Park where we encountered a nice mix of late migrants and new arrivals. Late migrants included five Blackpoll Warblers ( feeding on the berries of the invasive vines porcelain berry and mile-a-minute), a Pine Warbler, a

[nysbirds-l] Adirondack Birding (Hamilton, Franklin & Essex Counties)

We spent the last three days in the ADK's, visiting relatives and getting in a little birding. Conditions were good, with no snow (either falling or on the ground), warm temperatures (high 40's to low 50's) and no rain. On Tuesday our first stop was at the Durant Lake State Campgrounds outside

[nysbirds-l] Ash-throated Flycatcher at West End/Jones Beach

six flyby Razorbills that were seen shortly after Shai left, nothing notable appeared. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Ash-throated Flycatcher at West End/Jones Beach Update (Nassau Co.)

With the assistance of other birders we observed the Ash-throated Flycatcher about 11:00AM today in the same location it was found yesterday - along the shrub line on the south side of the fisherman's access road where the view of Jones Inlet to the north is first encountered. The bird again

[nysbirds-l] Montauk Pt. & Vicinity (Suffolk Co.)

An atypical (weather-wise) late November at Montauk Pt. yielded a good loon flight, with Red-throated Loons in the majority, a small numbers of Razorbills (19), and a fair number of Bonaparte's Gulls (90). Scoters and Eiders were in the thousands, but the majority of large flocks were well

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses State Park Sea Watch (Suffolk Co.)

. - 35 Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http

[nysbirds-l] Caumsett State Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

but a nice Fieldfare would have been better. A photo of the Goldfinch can be seen at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kfeustel/ Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastB

[nysbirds-l] Northern Shrike at Cedar Beach (Town of Babylon/Suffolk Co.)

lived in our home, we have never seen an OCW in our yard. This is turning out to be an interesting late fall migration. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach State Park This Morning (Nassau Co.)

of Meadow Island. Other birds of some interest were six American Oystercatchers, a single Great Egret, and a Ruby-crowned Kinglet. Otherwise, land birds were pretty scarce. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Interesting Aythya Duck at Sunken Meadow State Park

://www.flickr.com/photos/kfeustel/ Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l

[nysbirds-l] Montauk Pt. to Dune Road Birds (Suffolk Co.)

A beautiful but not especially productive day on the south fork of LI on Saturday yielded 165 Razorbills at Montauk Pt., a Red-necked Grebe and six Purple Sandpipers at Camp Hero; three Red-Necked Grebes and 45 Razorbills at Culloden Pt.; a Greenland race Greater White-fronted Goose at Hook

[nysbirds-l] Mt. Bluebird Continues at Hulse Landing Road (Suffolk Co.)

for the species (large oaks with a sparse understory) and would be worth checking again. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES

[nysbirds-l] Mt. Bluebird Correction (Suffolk Co.)

I apparently am doing a little future birding, the Mountain Bluebird was seen yesterday (Monday) afternoon at Hulse Landing Road. Ken -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Yesterday (Queens Co.)

of the bird with a Horned Grebe and Ruddy Duck is at http://www.flickr.com/photos/kfeustel/ Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Photos of Yellow-rumped (Audubon's and Myrtle) Warblers

a restricted throat patch and a nonexistent, or very vague, supercillium. Unfortunately, my photo of the Audubon's Warbler at SMSP is overexposed, so the light yellow wash on the throat is not visible. Photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/kfeustel/ Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Little Gull at Jones Inlet (Nassau Co.)

p and down the Inlet, and the Little Gull was not relocated. There were good numbers of Common and Red-throated Loons in the Inlet, but I was unable to find a Pacific Loon. Other birds of note were a single Razorbill and one Common Eider. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastB

[nysbirds-l] Dune Road, Quogue, and Central Suffolk Birds (Suffolk Co.)

, furrowed bark) that are between the trail and the pond. The bird is most often seen near the north-facing sign "Asharoken". The two times we have seen the bird it was high in the Locusts, feeding quietly and could be easily missed. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach/West End This Morning (Nassau Co.)

in the Inlet included a single Red-necked Grebe, a Razorbill, three Harlequin Ducks, and five Common Eider. The number of Bonaparte's Gulls seemed lower than in recent days, as did the number of loons. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] West End/Jones Beach Saturday Morning and Adirondack Birds (Nassau, Essex, and Franklin Counties)

A Spring-like day birding at Jones Beach provided a only a fair variety of birds. When one compares today, however, with the weather at this time a year ago, who can complain? Highlights of the mornings walk was a Piping and Semipalmated Plover, likely the birds reported earlier this month,

[nysbirds-l] Red-shouldered Hawk at Massapequa Preserve (Nassau Co.)

We spent part of the morning at Pt. Lookout (west side of Jones Inlet) where, besides a few Purple Sandpipers and a Razorbill, little of note was observed. We proceeded to the north end of Massapequa Preserve. While traveling south on Parkside Blvd. we observed an adult Red-shouldered Hawk

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge (JBWR) This Morning (Queens Co.)

We arrived at JBWR at 6:45AM. We quickly located the Barrow's Goldeneye on the West Pond in the company of nearly one hundred Common Goldeneye. The Barrow's flew out to the bay (southwest direction) with the Common Goldeneye at 7:30AM. While searching through the rafts of waterfowl on the

[nysbirds-l] Nassau County Birds and One Mammal

form the staff of the seals presence. Based on my photos the seal was identified as a Gray Seal pup. The T.R. staff decided to head down the beach to determine the condition of the pup. I will put a few photos of the seal on my flickr site when I clear up some problems with my computer. Ken Feustel

[nysbirds-l] Audubon's Warbler continues at Sunken Meadow State Park (Suffolk Co.)

the chickadees and started working their way up the hillside, favoring the Junipers. A photo of the warbler can be seen at http://www.flickr.com/photos/kfeustel/ Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Tree Swallows at Jones Beach/West End (Nassau Co.)

While birding down at West End this morning, Sue and i observed three Tree Swallows flying west of the entrance to the Coast Guard Station over the dunes and parkway. Also present was a calling Killdeer, while the two plovers (Piping and Semipalmated) continue at the north end of the West End

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow State Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

We recorded fifty-four species of birds during a morning of birding at SMSP, including a good variety of waterfowl. Species of note included a Pine Warbler and Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (likely overwintering birds). The large group of Great Egrets (as many as eighteen) present in the Park over

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow State Park Birds (Suffolk County)

We spent a few hours this morning birding at SMSP. Birding was slow, particularly the passerines. Recent arrivals, or in some cases overwintering birds, included Osprey (2), Great Egret (2), Blue-winged Teal (pair), Tree Swallow (group of at least sixty birds), and Hermit Thrush (1). Ken & Sue

[nysbirds-l] Nassau/Suffolk County Birds

A slow morning at Hempstead Lake State Park yielded Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (1), Eastern Phoebe (1), Golden-crowned Kinglet (3) Pine Warbler (2), Rusty Blackbird (8) and a Chat we did not see (but seen by a few lucky birders). At Connetquot River State Park Pine Warblers were present in good

[nysbirds-l] Southard's Pond Birds (Suffolk County)

Sue and I spent a few hours this morning birding the trails south of Southard's Pond in the Village of Babylon. Highlights included Palm Warbler (5), Ruby-crowned Kinglet (1), Hermit Thrush (2), and Winter Wren (1). Pine Warblers were missed entirely. We were hoping for Louisiana Waterthrush

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow State Park Birds (Suffolk County)

There was a good variety (and in some cases numbers) of early Spring migrants at SMSP today, though nothing particularly noteworthy. We observed sixty-eight species, with the best birding along the Marsh Trail. Highlights included Wood Duck (1), Snowy Egret (2), three species of swallow - Tree

[nysbirds-l] Yellow-throated Warbler Seen Today at Alley Pond Park (Queens Co.)

Joe Viglietta called us from Alley Pond Park at about 7:00AM this morning to say that he was looking at the YTWA at the previously mentioned location (76th Street & Cloverdale Blvd.). Ken & Sue Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Nassau and Western Suffolk County Birds

Parakeets heading east. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach State Park Birds (Nassau Co.)

Sue and I spent a worthwhile four hours at JBSP this morning, birding from West End east to Zach's Bay. There was a good movement of birds along the Jones barrier beach, certainly the best we have seen this Spring. Highlights were our FOY Parula Warbler and Blue-headed Vireo. There were good

[nysbirds-l] Yellow-throated & Hooded Warblers at West End/Jones Beach (Nassau County)

in the lone pine that stands in the NW corner of the WE2 Marina parking lot! Other birds of note at WE2 were White-eyed Vireo, Blue-grey Gnatcatcher, and House Wren. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Barrier Beach Birds (Suffolk/Nassau Counties)

female Rose-breasted Grosbeak and Gray Catbird. Sue Feustel reported single Iceland and Lesser Black-backed Gulls this afternoon from Heckscher State Park while Sam Janazzo observed a female Hooded Warbler at West End this morning. Good Birding to All, Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow State Park Birds (Suffolk County)

A cool, breezy morning at SMSP yielded a paltry number of migrants. Fortunately, SMSP has a good variety of breeding birds which kept us occupied. Four species of swallow were observed, including Bank, Rough-winged, Barn , and Tree (all breed at SMSP). Orchard Orioles put on a good show, with

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses State Park Birds (Suffolk County)

Birding, Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http

[nysbirds-l] Southwestern Suffolk County Birds

Sue and I started our morning's birding at Southard's Pond in Babylon Village, where there was a good variety of birds, including thirteen species of warblers, but nothing particularly rare. After exhausting the possibilities at Southard's we traveled east to Connetquot River State Park (CRSP),

[nysbirds-l] Barrier Beach Migration at Robert Moses State Park (Suffolk Co.)

Today was not suppose to be a birding day, but a day to do all the errands that we have been ignoring while we had been birding. It was not to be, while I (Ken) was at a doctor's appointment Pat Lindsay gave me a call and said she had done a little birding before work and that the beach was

[nysbirds-l] Basherkill WMA, Blue Chip Farm & Shawangunk NWR Birds Yesterday (Sullivan/Ulster Counties)

As a result of the accelerated migration this Spring Sue and I decided to bird various upstate locations a week and a half earlier than usual. Our first stop was Basherkill WMA, where from Haven Road we observed a few Common Gallinules and many Wood Ducks. After crossing the marsh and parking

[nysbirds-l] Parasitic Jaeger(s) at Robert Moses State Park (Suffolk Co.)

by further offshore, flying west. Otherwise there were a few Least and Common Terns, a smattering of Common Loon flybys, and a few small groups of Laughing Gulls. Passerine activity at the park seemed minimal. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake State Park Birds (Nassau Co.)

We spent four hours birding Hempstead Lake State Park this morning, finding nineteen species of warblers. Our best find was a Bay-breasted Warbler and a late Yellow-throated Vireo. We were unable to relocate the Prothonotary Warbler found Thursday morning at the stream outlet to the South Pond.

[nysbirds-l] Doodletown; Iona Island; Mine Road Birds (Rockland & Orange Counties)

A beautiful day along the west side of the Hudson River at Bear Mountain State Park (BMSP) produced a number of good birds. On our way to Doodletown from the Palisades Parkway through BMSP we picked up singing Tennessee and Worm-eating Warblers. Upon arriving at Doodletown and commencing our

[nysbirds-l] Yellow-throated Warbler Continues at Connetquot River S. P. (Suffolk Co.)

to the gray barn building. The bird moved frequently and was actively singing, but no evidence of breeding was observed. Otherwise, the birding was slow. No Acadian Flycatchers were noted, and only three Wood Pewees were recorded in a five mile walk. No migrant warblers were heard or seen. Ken Feustel

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake State Park Birds (Nassau Co.)

We stopped by HLSP this morning in hopes of seeing a Mourning Warbler (there had been one reported at HLSP on Saturday from the South Pond area) with no luck. However, we did observe a calling Acadian Flycatcher along the stream opposite the restrooms. Eastern Wood Pewees were present in fair

[nysbirds-l] Mecox Inlet Birds (Suffolk Co.)

Early this morning we stopped at Jones Beach Golf Course and Zach's Bay, where the previously reported Black-necked Stilt was a no-show. We then headed out east to Mecox Inlet arriving at 9:00AM. After a little scanning, we came upon the two Wilson's Phalaropes careening around the sand flats.

[nysbirds-l] Pike's Beach; Cupsogue Co. Park; Calverton Grasslands (Suffolk Co.)

Sue and I spent a nice low humidity/bugless morning at the west end of Dune Road, starting at Pike's Beach. Pike's Beach had the usual shorebirds in fair numbers with the only bird of note a single White-rumped Sandpiper. At Cupsogue Co. Park we waded across the marsh drain to take a look at

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses State Park Sea Watch (Suffolk Co.)

There is a good movement of seabirds going on this morning at RMSP Field 2. In forty-five minutes of observation, starting at 7:00AM, I observed 225 Sooty Shearwaters, 5 Great Shearwaters, 4 Wilson's Storm Petrels and small numbers of Common Loons and Northern Gannets. Ken Feustel

[nysbirds-l] Gabreski Airport; Mecox Inlet; Calverton Pond Preserve Birds (Suffolk Co.)

On our way out east to Mecox Inlet today we stopped by Gabreski Airport, where we recorded Vesper Sparrow and Horned Lark. We caught the tail-end of the "Contractor's Parade" on Rt. 39, finally arriving at Mecox Inlet at 8:30AM. There was a smattering of shorebirds out on the flats, where we

[nysbirds-l] Kentucky Warbler Continues at Rocky Point (Suffolk Co.)

to keep the bird under observation. In the last Breeding Bird Atlas (2000-2005) there was only one confirmed breeding record on Long Island, a pair that nested at Shu Swamp in Northern Nassau County. Good Birding, Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Brown Pelican at Robert Moses State Park (Suffolk Co.)

swells. In the Field 2 and 5 parking lots were two Lesser Black-backed Gulls and about fifty Laughing Gulls. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Co. Park Birds (Suffolk County)

west. Terns included seventeen Royal and two Black Terns. At Pike's Beach there were ten Royal Terns and a single Caspian Tern. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

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

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

[nysbirds-l] Lark Sparrrow Continues at West End (Nassau Co.)

a gull flew in and frightened the bird into the vegetation on the north side of the parking lot. I would begin my search from the intersection of the westernmost entrance to WE2 and the northwest corner of the parking lot east for about 100 yards. Good luck if you go - Ken Feustel Observers

[nysbirds-l] West End/Jones Beach Bird Update

s a single Whimbrel on the north side of the inlet by Meadow Island. Yesterday there was a single Black Tern in the lagoon east of the boat basin. Good Birding, Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirds

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Birds (Queens Co.)

the same bird reported earlier this week). The White Pelican continues on the west side of the East Pond north of the blind, where it associated with Mute Swans and various waterfowl. The bird is best viewed from the east side of the East Pond north of the raunt. Good Birding to All, Ken Feustel

[nysbirds-l] Caumsett State Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

lot as well as a confiding Worm- eating Warbler on Harbor Road (the road/trail that parallels Long Island Sound). Photos of the Bobolinks and warbler can be seen at http://www.flickr.com/photos/kfeustel/ Good Birding, Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses State Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

of the activity ended a little after 9:00AM. The most impressive flight of the day, however, was Red-breasted Nuthatch; We observed one hundred and five individuals in our three plus hours at RMSP. Good Birding, Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow State Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

A not particularly birdy morning at SMSP was highlighted by a good number of Vireos foraging through the trees in the company of Black-capped Chickadees. We patiently looked over the mixed flocks, which was dominated by Red-eyed Vireos with a few Warbling Vireos mixed in. At our last stop along

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses State Park & Jones Beach/West End (Suffolk & Nassau Counties)

A morning flight at RMSP this morning had a good variety of birds, although warblers were again frustratingly difficult to locate as they moved down the beach or dove into the shrubbery. We spent our time along the eastern boundary of the golf course where we got in about an hour of birding

[nysbirds-l] Fork-tailed Flycatcher Photo from Oceanside MNSA (Nassau Co.)

A poor photo of the adult Fork-tailed Flycatcher and nearby Eastern Kingbird at the Oceanside MNSA can be seen at http://www.flickr.com/photos/kfeustel/ Congratulations to Mike Farina on a great find! Ken & Sue Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Fire/Jones Barrier Beach This Morning (Suffolk/Nassau Counties)

Skimmers on the sandbar. Mixed in with the shorebirds were single Semipalmated and Western Sandpipers. After looking through the numerous Black-bellied's, with no sign of a Golden Plover, I found a lone Golden in the WE2 parking lot on my way out. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses State Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

We arrived at RMSP this morning in the hope of finding migrants after listening to the overnight weather report that forecast light northwest winds. What we found at first was fog - lots of fog. Birding started out slowly at the golf course, but we were eventually able to see a good

[nysbirds-l] Caumsett State Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

We spent the morning and early afternoon birding at Caumsett State Park today, recording 77 species, one of our highest one-day October species counts at the park. There was plenty to look at throughout the park, but the fields were the most interesting. The restoration fields were alive with

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses State Park Birds This Morning (Suffolk Co.)

Before I relate the details of our morning's birding at RMSP, let me first say that we searched unsuccessfully for the previously reported Say's Phoebe from 11:30AM to 12:30PM around the FI Lighthouse and the trails leading back to the hawk watch. When we left the bird had not been relocated.

[nysbirds-l] Massapequa Preserve Birds (Nassau Co)

Massapequa Preserve continues to be a good location for lingering warblers this fall, with a late immature Yellow Warbler seen this morning. In the past few weeks warblers at MP have included Orange- crowned, Black-throated Blue, Parula, and Palm. Last Sunday a late Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

[nysbirds-l] Red Crossbills at Heckscher State Park (Suffolk Co.)

Late this afternoon at Heckscher State Park there was a flock of approx. thirty Red Crossbills in the pines east of Field 7. Ken & Sue Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Montauk Pt. Birds (Suffolk Co.)

Birds seen at Montauk today: Razorbills - 350 (from Point to Fort Pond Bay) Iceland Gull - 2, one 1st year at Point, one winter adult at Lk. Montauk jetties. Cackling Goose - 1 at Deep Hollow Ranch with Canada Geese Black-l Kittiwake - 1 at Point in late afternoon Brown Pelican - 1 at Lk.

[nysbirds-l] Sunday Birds at Montauk Pt.

MP birds seen today: Turtle Cove- Red-necked Grebe (1) and Purple Sandpiper (3) Lake Montauk Jetty - Brown Pelican and Iceland Gull (1st year) Ken & Sue Feustel Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Caumsett State Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

We spent a pleasant morning and early afternoon at CSP today. Highlights included eight species of sparrows in the northern section of the restoration fields, the most notable being a single Vesper Sparrow. At the manure pile a single Common Redpoll made a brief appearance. In the fields

[nysbirds-l] Black-headed Gull at Setauket Mill Pond

Seen briefly at 9:50AM today in tidal portion of Setauket Mill Pond. Ken & Sue Feustel Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] American Golden Plover at Heckscher State Park (Suffolk Co.)

While looking at feeding groups of Red and White-winged Crossbills, we spied a late American Golden Plover feeding in the median just east of Field 8. The count period for the Captree CBC starts tomorrow. Perhaps (however unlikely) the bird will stay till Sunday. Attempts to turn the bird into

[nysbirds-l] Link to My Flickr Site for AMGP Photo

For those having trouble with viewing the photo of the American Golden Plover the correct link is: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kfeustel/ Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Caumsett State Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

We birded Caumsett State Park today as part of the Northern Nassau CBC. Highlights of the day's birding was an American White Pelican seen in the late afternoon flying east over Lloyd Harbor towards Huntington Bay. Perhaps this is the same bird that was seen in early November at Lloyd Point by

[nysbirds-l] West End/Jones Beach Yesterday (Nassau Co.)

picking up and eating pine cone seed remnants that had been dropped. Here on LI we have little opportunity to observe crossbill behavior, so this fall has been particularly interesting. Ken Feustel http://www.flickr.com/photos/kfeustel/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] West End/Jones Beach Birds This Afternoon (Nassau Co.)

At WE2 this afternoon there was a flock of twenty-three Red Crossbills in the median and seventeen Tree Swallows seen by Jerry & Beth Platt near the jetty. There has also been a single Lapland Longspur associating with Horned Larks, seen and photographed approx. two days ago by Jerry and

[nysbirds-l] Lapland Longspur at Heckscher State Park (Suffolk Co.)

and relocated the flock of five Horned Larks and one Lapland Longspur feeding in the Field 7 parking lot. This was my first Lapland Longspur of the year (and not a moment to soon). Let's hope it hangs around till tomorrow for those starting their 2013 list. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose at Belmont Lake State Park

Barnacle Goose present on west side of lake at 7:40 AM. Ken Feustel Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1

<    2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   >