[nysbirds-l] Croton Point and Read and Marshlands

train parking lot. Don't know status of RH woodpecker that's been in the park all winter. Larry Trachtenberg Ossining [logo] Lawrence B. Trachtenberg | trachtenb...@amsllp.com<mailto:trachtenb...@amsllp.com> 485 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10017 | T: 212.521.3511 | F:

[nysbirds-l] Madison square park

Just walking through. Hermit thrush feeding on lawn east side bw 24/25 L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurati

[nysbirds-l] Croton train station

Bonaparte's gulls. Presently nine in bay at station -- 3 in full breeding black head plumage Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationL

[nysbirds-l] Battery Park

Having to attend an all day conference on Pine Street (downtown) ugh -- I spent 45 minutes in battery park this am --- essentially a construction site at present -- only birds of note: 2 wood thrush, 1 b+w warbler, 1 e. Towhee, many white throated sparrows and low on the right by castle Clinton

[nysbirds-l] Pheasant croton point

> This morning at about 645 a ring necked pheasant was at ball field at > entrance to Croton Point Park. My first in Westchester County in many years > -- whether "countable" I will not venture but beautiful to look at. I > understand bobolinks are back on the landfill hopefully grasshopper spar

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bryant park NYC Mourning Warbler

Spent 25 minutes or so beginning around 820. I would gladly trade 11 ovenbirds, 4 common yellowthroat, several catbirds and white throats even a beautiful swamp sparrow, Arod and a first round draft pick but alas no mourning warbler L. Trachtenberg Ossining. Sent from my iPhone On May 22, 201

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

Cpp picks up another Westchester rarity a cattle egret presently in ball field at entrance to park feeding near Canada geese L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

With a fantastic lineup and fantastic weather for the Clearwater Festival I took the opportunity to twice walk the landfill. Highlights were numerous bobolinks, 2 grasshopper sparrow, 1 meadowlark (I have heard there are as many as 4). Not sure where else in Westchester county those species bre

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

A solitary sandpiper was feeding at puddle by ball field at entrance to park this am. Seems early L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

RE: [nysbirds-l] Bald eagle sighting?

The Basha Kill (also Sullivan) has had a nesting pair in the past (not been there this year) sometimes visible from canoe/kayak put in. Take Rte. 17 to Exit 113. If you're coming from the east, turn left (south) at the end of the exit onto Rte. 209 towards Port Jervis. (If you're coming from t

[nysbirds-l] American avocet croton point park

Just a few minutes ago (730 am) an American Avocet in breeding plumage was at the water's edge of the swimming beach at Croton Point Park. Beautiful light. A great find by Chris Letts too bad neither of us had cameras. Certainly a first for me in Westchester County. Good luck if you go. Sent f

RE:[nysbirds-l] American avocet croton point park - update

fifth Westchester County record of American Avocet and the first since 1997 (Croton Point had one other sighting in 1979). L. Trachtenberg Ossining -Original Message- From: bounce-117286066-10490...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-117286066-10490...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of

RE: [nysbirds-l] New York Co. American Avocet

Seems to be an equal opportunity rarity: Westchester and Rockland Counties and now New York County ? L Trachtenberg Ossining -Original Message- From: bounce-117312121-10490...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-117312121-10490...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Nadir Souirgi Sent: Tuesday,

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

on the landfill on Saturday morning there was grasshopper sp. (perched and singing); 4 savannah sp., +/- 23 bobolink males in molt; and by ball field (at park entrance) willow flycatcher singing continuously Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsW

[nysbirds-l] Bonaparte's gulls

This afternoon Charlie Roberto and I had 3 bonaparte's gulls in bay behind croton train station one being harassed in flight by ring billed gull; size difference and tern like flight of bonapartes evident. Seem more common migratory stopover for them in recent years both ways (or else I just mis

[nysbirds-l] Croton train station -- common tern

Low tide this a.m. Highlights were a green heron, 5 great blue heron, two common mergansers (young) (I understand they bred in croton river this year); and on spit in bay a common tern, also 2 bonaparte's gulls and some unidentifiable peeps. L. Trachtenberg Ossining NY Sent from my iPhone --

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

7 a.m. drinking my coffee on the bench at swimming beach looking at a lone bobbing spotted sandpiper (still a lot of spots), when I notice another unidentified shorebird crossing the bay. Two falcons appear out of nowhere chasing it unsuccessfully. On the way back and over land the smaller one

[nysbirds-l] Nighthawks over Ossining

6 tonight over porch at 715 pm. my first of season. Still sitting out hoping for another round. With work slow was able leave office early and spent about an hour in Central Park bw 330-430 pm. Best by far was a very cooperative worm eating warbler in Evodia field. Several folks got on it and on

[nysbirds-l] Nighthawks over Ossining

> 3 at 620 pm then a lone bird at 655. Not sure how many missed as I was in and > out of house. > L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

During a few hours at the park w Charlie Roberto it was fairly active this morning with migrants. Hit a few "pockets" but likely missed more, 9 warbler species including Nashville, Pine, magnolia, Parula, and a late Yellow. Heard at least 2 BB cuckoo but would not make an appearance. Also of not

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

Northern Harrier hunting successfully in brief stop at CPP this a.m. L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurati

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

Yesterday from 330-5 pm was fairly productive. Anne Swaim and I had first of fall American pipit (2) including one who posed on the landfill path for still and video. Other highlights were pine warbler, several flocks of waxwings at least 60 birds total, 7 RT hummingbirds in various jewelweed

[nysbirds-l] Loss of longtime LI birder

A NYFD captain and friend has asked that I inform the birding community, particularly those on Long Island, that Dan Heglund, long time LI birder (and who spent 20+ years with the NYFD) has passed after a long battle with cancer. L. Trachtenberg Ossining, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L

RE: Re:[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park

Supplementing Alan, John and Rob from Massapequa's posts, I was at Bryant Park from 1230 to 1 today and my list is more like Alan's although not as extensive -- alas no bins with me. 4 sp. warbler (pine best); did have what I also thought was grey cheeked thrush but at different location on sou

[nysbirds-l] Sandy Hook in Peril

Because it seems to be a depressing day for bird news, and because numerous NY birders head to Sandy Hook on occasion (me among them), below is a posting from Tom Brown on NJ Birds from earlier today (with links he provided for comment) regarding a Park Service plan that is likely to have a majo

RE: [nysbirds-l] N. Wheater YES

I think there was similar debate in 2011 for the N. wheatear that spent a few days at croton train station http://cortlandt.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/rare-bird-sighted-croton-train-station L. Trachtenberg Ossining From: bounce-118101662-10490...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-118101662-10490...

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

For you sparrow folks the Point was active this afternoon. Besides the landfill only a portion of which I walked, other productive areas by were grass by (never used) swimming pool, the grassy knoll (b/w the gazebo and the road to the nature center) and the "low" road w the wine cellars: sparro

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park today

The rain over the last few days left some puddles in the park including up by the airplane field. Charlie Roberto passes on he had an excellent Westchester find of pectoral sandpiper in one of them about 9:00 this am. Also seen in grass in the area of air field were single vesper and Lincoln's s

[nysbirds-l] TV roost Village of Croton on hudson

I was listening on the car radio to Bob Dylan's 14 minute dirge on the Titanic from his most recent record Tempest, parked and walked into the Black Cow Coffee Co. for my morning caffeine, saw the NY Times election headline, left the shop and there were (at least) 49 Turkey Vultures circling ove

[nysbirds-l] Ossining birds

The river has some waterfowl accumulating. From the Mariandale - Dominican Sisters property visible were large rafts of bufflehead, ruddy duck, coot and some black duck. Charlie Roberto and a few observers (not me unfortunately -- too late-- had single first year black and surf scoters; excellen

[nysbirds-l] Hudson River/Ossining

In Hudson River off Mariandale Conf. Center and Retreat in Ossining this morning Charlie Roberto had a raft of 104 Canvasback, which seem increasingly rare on the river in recent years. Also seen of note were 2 American Widgeon, and elsewhere on the property 3 pine siskin, 1 purple finch, and t

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point/ossining

At ball field as you drive in to CPP this a.m. were horned lark (6), snow bunting (4), pipit (3). I didn't see any of those species on the landfill although surely they are up there. On landfill surprisingly 2 fem. RW blackbird also several savannah sp. and a few tree; 2 harrier including grey

Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point add ons RL hawk

Ossining Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 28, 2014, at 12:07 PM, Larry Trachtenberg > wrote: > > At ball field as you drive in to CPP this a.m. were horned lark (6), snow > bunting (4), pipit (3). I didn't see any of those species on the landfill > although surely they ar

Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park and vicinity

To add to Robert and peter's posts of a great morning at croton point there were numerous harriers over both main and model air landfill. In the pines at parking lot up top were pine warbler, brown creeper, and golden crown kinglet, at the ball field a single killdeer, perched on the bay side vi

[nysbirds-l] Mariandale ossinng

Canvasback raft still present (80+). Did not see any redhead that were present last weekend. A lot of other usual winter ducks seems virtually all waterfowl in croton bay up close to Mariandale property. 3 Bald Eagle (2 adult); kingfisher at creek by Oss. Train Station L. Trachtenberg Ossining

Re: [nysbirds-l] Eurasian wigeon YES

The Eurasian wigeon is being seen close by at Hommocks conservation area in Mamaroneck -- lots of Amer. Wigeon too (off to try for the gull). L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 6, 2014, at 9:46 AM, Sean Camillieri wrote: > > Currently being seen around filtration plant a

[nysbirds-l] Northern Westchester / Peekskill CBC

Highlights from Saturday's 12/20/2014 Peekskill CBC included: High counts of bald eagle (34) pileated WP (19), American pipit (41 all at croton point), and both eastern bluebird and common raven (can't recall the #s); also of note were singles of eastern phoebe (very unusual for this count), br

[nysbirds-l] Snow goose westchester

In Rockefeller state park off rte. 448 (just past stone barns entrance). Single bird in large flock of Canadas. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubs

Re: [nysbirds-l] COUCH'S KINGBIRD Manhattan NOW

Cassin's in Brooklyn; Couch's in Manhattan. Seems like Flatbush Ave is Kingbird Highway Redux L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my iPhone On Dec 26, 2014, at 9:13 AM, Doug Gochfeld mailto:fresha2...@gmail.com>> wrote: Bird is back at the original location (from last night's report) in front

Re: [nysbirds-l] NYC Couch's Kingbird update?

I just got to Abington sq took subway from midtown give it a shot. No luck in 5 minutes. Two young birders rigged out in Swarovski and big camera got in from CT early this am spending most time around Jane + Washington - NO kingbird for them all day. On way to Washington and Jane passed 3 more

[nysbirds-l] 11th + 4th 231

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) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) ht

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bald Eagles at Croton-on-Hudson 1/27

I stopped by George's island Sunday 4 pm for first time this season (I spend all day there for Eagle Fest -- this year it's Saturday 2/7) and there were ten eagles perched. No ice at GI but there is river ice around the bend at Verplank pier, also at Charles Point and up to ansville circle (Peek

[nysbirds-l] Eagle Fest

Today is Teatown Eagle Fest headquartered at croton point park. Tents and spotters also at croton train station boat ramp, George's island (Montrose), Verplank pier, croton dam. 8 am -- 39 eagles at George's island. (25 at 9 am). On ice floes and perched. Other birds seen this morning mostly cr

[nysbirds-l] Eagle fest

There were well in excess of 100 bald eagles seen during eagle fest yesterday between Tarrytown and Peekskill. High hourly counts were 39 at George's Island 8 a.m. and 51 at Verplank pier at 10 am including 20 on an ice floe. Other birds seen during festival were: croton train boat ramp/ croton

[nysbirds-l] Backyard bird

My yard in Ossining had one surprise today a single common grackle. It didn't feel like spring. Also nice were hairy WP, song sparrow, a robin and my first pine siskins (5) of the season Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.Nor

[nysbirds-l] Croton point

There were many common redpolls in mixed flock of goldfinch and siskins yesterday even feeding on ground w juncos and WT sparrows. Sporadic reports over the last week so they are likely hanging around. Best spot seems to be in trees just at the left turn off, from the paved road (past the RVs)

[nysbirds-l] Redpolls -- croton point

Good sized flock (est. 20) continues this a.m. about 715 in and around black birch trees and in bushes and on gravel road past RVs before cabins at croton point park giving really nice looks. L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.c

[nysbirds-l] Gyr falcon

I have learned the falcon was seen both Friday and again today (not sure about Thursday) but is not being posted on NYS birds --apparently on Facebook only. As an anachronism who has never joined Facebook (and perhaps I'm not alone) a post on NYS birds would be appreciated either positive or ne

Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point

The redheads were still present this am. I had fewer BE than 20 but seven were perched all visible from the low road, 4 in one tree by water; imm. red shouldered hawk perched on tree right on low road (the gravel road w wine cellars) but biggest surprise was a hermit thrush which I was able to

[nysbirds-l] Edith read / croton Point / black rock

A few Westchester stops held some good birds on Sunday. At Edith Read Scaup (Large rafts), American wigeon, common loon (did not see any grebes), old squaw, red breasted mergs, and on one of the small rock islands, six or so shorebirds Dunlin (almost positive pretty far out), both sharpie and

[nysbirds-l] Spring

At least 100 mixed blackbirds have been dropping into the feeders today mostly red wings -almost all males - some grackles and cowbirds. Also siskins continue at thistle; count was 11 today. 52 degrees tomorrow. L Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www

[nysbirds-l] Croton point wilson's snipe

7:15 this morning there were 3 snipe on grass left side of "traffic" circle just before main parking lot. Also one N. Harrier and still several Eagles around L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.North

[nysbirds-l] FW: Croton point park - Sunday 3/22

Started the morning with some vine cutting led by Karalyn Lamb of Croton Point Vine Cutters and The Swarm, whose work albeit swimming upstream, helps put a dent in invasive species at the Point and elsewhere in the lower Hudson valley. Freed up some Sassafras saplings and some black cherry tre

[nysbirds-l] Croton point / ossining

Despite the cold rain and snow (and wind) there were some good birds on the landfill flushed snipe and FOS meadowlark, kestrel and fly over osprey. Also GHO seen by many and heard a Merlin was around but I did not see it. At home feeders still at least 5 pine Siskin (will they make it to April?)

[nysbirds-l] Croton (some good stuff but a dead raptor)

At croton point this warm spring morning (yeah) first swamp sparrow also several gc kinglets, phoebe, one kingfisher many wood ducks, Scaup on river side, one of baby GH owlets getting big (I have seen two and heard there are three), 3 kestrel, 2 savannah sparrow, a few BE around, and unfortunat

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park -- BT grackle?

I photographed what I am quite sure is a female boat tailed grackle feeding in the mowed mugwort on left (east) side of landfill around 230 pm. loosely affiliating w robins-no other blackbirds on ground. It was there for quite a while. My only hesitancy is that there are no reports of boat tail

Re: [nysbirds-l] Caracara update

Thanks for all the updates not that I'm likely to get up there today but the play by play is certainly better than john sterling -- at least you can figure out what's going on. L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 12, 2015, at 12:30 PM, Anthony Collerton wrote: > > 12:25

[nysbirds-l] Croton point

Not many birds around but out of the wind in the South Bay we had a Bonaparte's gull and a surprise red breasted merganser and on the shoreline a fully plumaged spotted sandpiper. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastB

[nysbirds-l] Doodletown and an uppie at CPP

birds were also numerous at doodletown (rockland county just south of Bear Mtn bridge on Rte 9W) Many male ceruleans singing in the open in various parts of the park, not as many and not quite as open hooded warblers but great looks, a highlight was orange crowned on road before Herbert cemetery

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

In a brief stop this a.m. had one real surprise Olive Sided flycatcher perched upright at end of high open snag near upper gazebo (airfield area) L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.

[nysbirds-l] Bobolinks -- Croton Point Park

Last evening (7:15-7:45 p.m. I saw approx. 15 bobolink on main landfill at CPP. Almost all singing males, many perched on stalks giving wonderful views; a few females (ignoring the singing males). Also a few savannah sparrow; but did not see either grasshopper sparrow or meadowlark. L. Trachte

[nysbirds-l] Fahnestock (Putnam County)

Yesterday morning I walked from the AT at Canopus Lake (parking on Rte. 301 about 1 mi. West of Taconic) to Beaver Pond on the Blue Trail which includes a stretch I maintain for NY/NJ Trail Conference, and combined the maintenance w Putnam County June breeding bird survey. Warblers included mult

RE: [nysbirds-l] 7-4 Jamaica Bay Queens East Pond Water Level Management

brilliant From: bounce-119448913-10490...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-119448913-10490...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Mike Sent: Monday, July 13, 2015 2:52 PM To: Andrew Baksh Cc: Joshua Malbin; Arie Gilbert; Shaibal Mitra; nysbirds-l Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] 7-4 Jamaica Bay Queens East Po

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

The landfill was really beautiful on a quite a breezy late afternoon. An hour birding highlights were 2 grasshopper sparrows on one of the side paths close views (I saw no evidence of breeding); numerous bobolinks +/-15 males in various molt stages, one willow flycatcher by ball field parking lo

[nysbirds-l] Croton train station

A brief stop at low tide this am found at croton train station (green heron - 2; great blue - 3, one yellow warbler and one marsh wren calling and of course osprey) ---and at Croton Landing a BC night heron. Only shorebird (many at both locations) was killdeer. L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent

[nysbirds-l] Croton point

This morning there are 2 spotless spotted sandpipers at swimming beach at CPP. As to osprey, among other places in county, a pair has again (3 years running?) bred successfully on the tallest light tower in the croton Harmon train station parking lot L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my iP

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

At 6:30 met recent SUNY ESF grad Kyle Bardwell -- who has secured employment in his chosen field of environmental engineering -- for some early morning birding at The Point. Having to leave just before 8, he is learning how work gets in the way of a beautiful morning in the field. Lots of birds

[nysbirds-l] Croton point Park

This morning the yellow breasted chat made another brief appearance re-found by Jeff Seneca. Also heard (but not seen by me) although later photographed by Jeff was a yellow billed cuckoo. Both birds were on the low road in vicinity of wine cellars. L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my iPho

[nysbirds-l] Ossining yard nighthawks

Finally time to relax on the deck look skyward with a whisky (or two) hoping for some nighthawks -- as of 7 pm: 4 common nighthawks (FOS for me),100+ chimney swifts (moving through), 80 grackle (probably going to roost), one osprey and one coop. L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my iPhone -

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

40 minutes in the park this morning yielded a yellow breasted chat (this one in the thickets before driving up road to nature center), also first Palm warbler of season, a black throated blue, a few kestrels and Charlie Roberto picked up a Merlin. Incredibly in yet another County faux pas at CPP

RE: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: [ebirdsnyc] Trinity church CONW

75 Broadway in lower Manhattan (just north of Rector Street) – one of oldest churches in Manhattan, so in an otherwise largely concrete jungle there is a good amount of greenery/grass BUT Connecticut and Mourning in one day -- wow. L Trachtenberg Ossining Lawrence B. Trachtenberg | trachten

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park raptor morning

Despite overcast skies, slight drizzle and 50 degree temps 20 minutes (7-720 am) at croton point park yielded 2 imm. BE (looked like first year birds) on swimming beach one eating large fish, 3 kestrel, 1 harrier, 1 red tail, 1 osprey, 1 raven and about 10 TV. Looks like sparrows may be moving i

RE: [nysbirds-l] Feral Cats - again

Here is the link to send an email if you would rather not leave a voice mail https://www.governor.ny.gov/contact L. Trachtenberg Ossining Lawrence B. Trachtenberg | trachtenb...@amsllp.com Aronson Mayefsky & Sloan, LLP 12 E. 49th Street, New York, New York 10017

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

A breezy morning walk at CPP found among many other birds 4 WC and 3 field sparrow, 4 bald eagle all young birds in various stages, Merlin (some in group saw 2), 1 harrier, 1 Cooper's hawk, lots of waxwings, a BH vireo, kingfisher, and great looks at a grey cheeked thrush. L. Trachtenberg Os

[nysbirds-l] Palm warbler "fallout"

At Mariandale Retreat and Conf. Center Ossining (off Rte 9), Kyle Bardwell and I had likely more than 100 palm warblers -- everywhere. Also of note at least 2 blackpoll, swamp and field sparrow, raven and a late Osprey. L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Croton point

4 species of warbler Saturday --expected Palm, yellow rump and yellowthroat and an unexpected young Nashville full eye ring great looks; also harrier (grey ghost -- aren't they just a beautiful bird to see), 2BE, a lingering osprey (w BIG fish), 1 kestrel on landfill. Lots of waxwings: E. Phoebe

RE: [nysbirds-l] Trap neuter release bill vetoed

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/politics/blogs/vote-up/2015/10/27/cuomo-signs-dog-bill-vetoes-cat-bill/74684658/ Dogs win; cats lose -- a good day L. Trachtenberg Ossining -Original Message- From: bounce-119828196-10490...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-119828196-104

Re: [nysbirds-l] Virginia Rail - 30-Oct (49th St. and 6th Ave., Manhattan)

I had to stop at my office 49/Madison before heading down to Dead & Co. at MSG thought I'd stop and look for Virginia rail no luck but at 430 pm in front of 110 W 49 in same grouping of plantings just further west, I saw a song sparrow, catbird, male E. Towhee and a thrush which I am quite sure

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

Beautiful morning in the park. Highlights included 1 meadowlark (landfill hopefully in for winter), 1 BH Vireo (river road), 2 YR warbler, 6 Savannah sparrow, 14 pipit (one flock - landfill), 75+/- waxwings (3 flocks), 4 BE (3 adult), 2 N Harrier, 1 Cooper's hawk, 1 osprey w big fish (seems late

[nysbirds-l] Off topic -- gull description

It’s a rainy, bad-birding day and a good reading day, so thought I’d drift off topic a bit. I'm reading this funny, intelligent somewhat irreverent novel called “the wallcreeper” by Nell Zink -- about birding, (in)fidelity, eco”terrorism”, love and which takes place mostly in Europe -- Bern(e),

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

Late afternoon walk included 3 pipits, 5 snow buntings (great looks) 2 N. Harriers, 1 bald eagle and my first of season Am. Tree sparrow (3). L. Trachtemberg Ossining Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/N

[nysbirds-l] Train bird

There's been virtually no waterfowl on river so far this fall but just now between Scarborough and Phillips Manor (just north of Tarrytown) there was winter plumaged horned grebe fairly close to shoreline. So riding south out of Ossining or from points north check the river L. Trachtenberg Os

[nysbirds-l] Cave Swallow Croton Point Park

Late Post: Yesterday 11/23 around 2:00 p.m. a single cave swallow was seen (and photographed) by Karalyn Lamb right by the swimming pool (in tent campground area) at Croton Point Park. The photo was later confirmed as cave swallow by Michael O'Brien among others. L. Trachtenberg Ossining Lawr

[nysbirds-l] Bunting Thursday --Yes or No -- Thanks

Has the bunting been seen this a.m. Please post yeah or nay. I finally brought my bins to work and will try and take trek down to Brooklyn if it's being seen. Thanks L Trachtenberg Ossining -Original Message- From: bounce-119949297-10490...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-1199492

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bunting Thursday --Yes or No -- Thanks

Bird still being seen skulking 30 birders. Those w 400 lens or larger don't give up spots. Just saying Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 3, 2015, at 8:31 AM, Larry Trachtenberg > wrote: > > Has the bunting been seen this a.m. Please post yeah or nay. I finally > brought my b

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bunting Thursday --Yes or No -- Thanks

e" On Thu, Dec 3, 2015 at 11:40 AM, Larry Trachtenberg mailto:trachtenb...@amsllp.com>> wrote: Bird still being seen skulking 30 birders. Those w 400 lens or larger don't give up spots. Just saying Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 3, 2015, at 8:31 AM, Larry Trachtenberg > mai

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

Adult peregrine perched in perfect morning light by road to nature center. Watched for 15 min and was still there. L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.Nor

[nysbirds-l] Turkey vultures

The TV count circling fairly low above downtown Croton-on-Hudson I would estimate reached 150-175 this morning 7 am. There were a lot of ahs from folks going in for coffee at The Black Cow L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/

[nysbirds-l] Canvasbacks

It's nearing 70 degrees in NY with Christmas around the corner there's certainly a lethargic feeling to that if not quite ennui; at Mariandale conference center off Rte. 9 Ossining in a sizable raft of scaup I picked out 5 canvasback (4 drake). Heard redhead duck were seen earlier in week; I did

[nysbirds-l] Lark sparrow present now

Croton point on road up to Nature center just past willow on left side of road. In and out of bushes also to left. Good luck if you go. Certainly a Westchester first for me L trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME htt

Re: [nysbirds-l] Via Facebook: Croton Point Lark Sparrow YES

Is there a reason these folks refuse to get the word out on NYS birds before the end of day and instead wait to (I assume)crop photos to put up on Facebook after the birding day is over. Just asking. If I see something of interest at the Point I always try and post quickly to NYSBirds, which ev

[nysbirds-l] Lark sparrow

I have reliable word that lark sparrow has been seen and photographed this a.m. at Croton Point (Count week for the Northern Westchester/Peekskill count). The question now is what bird will Doug G come up with for the Putnam Count on January 2 that will, if I may quote him, make people “lose thei

[nysbirds-l] Lark sparrow croton point

Feeding on ground left of gazebo (looking from river side) 230-240 still present Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm AR

Re: [nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon updates??

I understand as of 2 pm today the gyrfalcon had not been seen and many birders were looking all day. I also read on an NjBIRDS post that a photographer acknowledges finding a Gyr viewing location yesterday afternoon where he was "hidden" behind an evergreen that allowed for "optimal viewing". Th

[nysbirds-l] Black and white warbler

Had great looks today w Anne Swaim and Matt Tozer (who found it) of Female black and white warbler on Bronx Westchester CBC at Five Islands Park, New Rochelle -- also had flock of 32 snow geese flying low over park. L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http:/

[nysbirds-l] Expansion at Brig

It's New Jersey but I know a lot of NY birders visit Brig. Here is a link to plans for construction/parking lot expansion at Forsythe NWR's main entrance area. Don't think it's been mentioned here yet. (First Sandy hook now Brig.) http://www.fws.gov/uploadedFiles/Environmental_Assessment_and_Se

RE: [nysbirds-l] Dark morph redtail

Just curious if with the cold weather any rough legged hawks have come down to the Black Dirt yet, of if there’s been a buildup of horned larks, buntings, pipits, or even a few longspurs? Always worth a trip to Indiana Road, etc. just to each lunch at Quaker Creek Store and bring home some sausa

[nysbirds-l] Lark sparrow croton point

Feeding grassy area at south east end of main parking lot w juncos and tree sparrows. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.ht

[nysbirds-l] Croton point lark Sparrow

Continues- present now on path between gazebo and main parking lot. L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurati

[nysbirds-l] Croton point

Low road by wine cellars are 2 chipping sparrow w flock of Juncos. 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) htt

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