[nysbirds-l] Kestrels in Brooklyn

My wife and I have been observing American Kestrels outside our Brooklyn apartment since January. The male showed up first, the female soon afterwards. They seemed paired up by late February, when I happened to see one shoot into a cornice down the block (not, unfortunately,

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Falcons

history blog eventually. Matthew Wills https://matthewwills.com

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Falcons

history blog eventually. Matthew Wills https://matthewwills.com

[nysbirds-l] Purple Martins at Lemon Creek, Richmond Co.

We stopped off at the Purple Martin colony at Lemon Creek Park on Staten Island yesterday for the first time in four years. Glad to see the birds are still returning. There were fledglings out and about, and, judging from parents still entering nests regularly, nestlings to be fed. There are

[nysbirds-l] Purple Martins at Lemon Creek, Richmond Co.

We stopped off at the Purple Martin colony at Lemon Creek Park on Staten Island yesterday for the first time in four years. Glad to see the birds are still returning. There were fledglings out and about, and, judging from parents still entering nests regularly, nestlings to be fed. There are

[nysbirds-l] 5 Ravens, Sunset Park, Brooklyn

I've just been observing five Common Ravens on a building on 39th St. between 3rd and 4th Avenues in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Fish Crows on the offensive alerted me to their presence and I hustled down from the home office on 6th Ave to confirm what were obviously much larger corvids from 2.5

[nysbirds-l] 5 Ravens, Sunset Park, Brooklyn

I've just been observing five Common Ravens on a building on 39th St. between 3rd and 4th Avenues in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Fish Crows on the offensive alerted me to their presence and I hustled down from the home office on 6th Ave to confirm what were obviously much larger corvids from 2.5

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Osprey

On the look-out for the pair of Common Ravens frequently seen along the Upper Harbor coast of Brooklyn, I spotted what I think is a new Osprey nest at the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal, between Industry City and the water. They can be seen from 35th Street and 2nd Avenue (with bins). Nest is

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Osprey

On the look-out for the pair of Common Ravens frequently seen along the Upper Harbor coast of Brooklyn, I spotted what I think is a new Osprey nest at the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal, between Industry City and the water. They can be seen from 35th Street and 2nd Avenue (with bins). Nest is

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park 2/27

Highlights of a glorious, barely winter day today at Croton Point Park. We walked from the train station to the Point and back, 11:30-3:15. At least one adult Bald Eagle -- 3 sightings of an adult bird over span of walk may have been more than one individual -- and one sub-adult (being

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park 2/27

Highlights of a glorious, barely winter day today at Croton Point Park. We walked from the train station to the Point and back, 11:30-3:15. At least one adult Bald Eagle -- 3 sightings of an adult bird over span of walk may have been more than one individual -- and one sub-adult (being

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Raptors

A raptor-ous day. There were a minimum of two light morph Rough-legged hawks at Floyd Bennett Field this afternoon along with one female Kestrel, at least two Red-tailed hawks, and at least one Cooper's. Peregrine, N. Harrier, and a distant bird that sparked some debate that I'm calling a jv.

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Raptors

A raptor-ous day. There were a minimum of two light morph Rough-legged hawks at Floyd Bennett Field this afternoon along with one female Kestrel, at least two Red-tailed hawks, and at least one Cooper's. Peregrine, N. Harrier, and a distant bird that sparked some debate that I'm calling a jv.

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point

A birthday walk in Croton Point Park before the snow today revealed a dearth of Bald Eagles. We had 9 sightings of eagles, mostly distant. (Only 9! I know, we're getting spoiled.) A male Norther Harrier was bouncing over the hill. A Merlin nicely perched near the Point. A single Red-tailed hawk.

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point

A birthday walk in Croton Point Park before the snow today revealed a dearth of Bald Eagles. We had 9 sightings of eagles, mostly distant. (Only 9! I know, we're getting spoiled.) A male Norther Harrier was bouncing over the hill. A Merlin nicely perched near the Point. A single Red-tailed hawk.

[nysbirds-l] Bald Eagle in Brooklyn's Green-Wood

An adult Bald Eagle was flying low over and perching in Green-Wood this afternoon. At one point, it broke the high branch it was on, sending the wood plummeting as it flapped away. Two other birders I ran into saw it leave the cemetery in a northwesterly direction. Band visible on one foot, but

[nysbirds-l] Canvasback at Brooklyn Bridge Park

Found a male Canvasback hanging out with small crowd of Gadwall on the rocks at the little beach at Pier 4 ruins in Brooklyn Bridge Park this afternoon. First time I've seen one here. Bright white body, with those fantastic red eyes! Seemed pretty tolerant of holiday scamps & leashed dogs on

[nysbirds-l] Canvasback at Brooklyn Bridge Park

Found a male Canvasback hanging out with small crowd of Gadwall on the rocks at the little beach at Pier 4 ruins in Brooklyn Bridge Park this afternoon. First time I've seen one here. Bright white body, with those fantastic red eyes! Seemed pretty tolerant of holiday scamps leashed dogs on the

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Ravens

I saw two Common Ravens yesterday afternoon at the western end of 39th St. in Sunset Park and environs. The birds were vocalizing, riding the wind, eating, and hanging out together on ledges and edges of the very cliff-like warehouses there, with much grooming going on between them. It was a

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Ravens

I saw two Common Ravens yesterday afternoon at the western end of 39th St. in Sunset Park and environs. The birds were vocalizing, riding the wind, eating, and hanging out together on ledges and edges of the very cliff-like warehouses there, with much grooming going on between them. It was a

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Peregrine Update

I learned today from a building owner that the BBC was on his roof filming THREE young Peregrines in their Atlantic Avenue scrape for a documentary to be released in 2016. I've still only seen, and now heard, two from the street. Some pics up on the blog:

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Peregrine Update

I learned today from a building owner that the BBC was on his roof filming THREE young Peregrines in their Atlantic Avenue scrape for a documentary to be released in 2016. I've still only seen, and now heard, two from the street. Some pics up on the blog:

[nysbirds-l] NYC Peregrines

News from the two Peregrine scrapes I keep a lens or two on: 1. The 55 Water Street scrape, as you probably know, has four young Peregrines. The nest cam is at http://www.55water.com/falcons/live.php 2. The Brooklyn House of Detention scrape has at least two young Peregrines in it. We saw them

[nysbirds-l] NYC Peregrines

News from the two Peregrine scrapes I keep a lens or two on: 1. The 55 Water Street scrape, as you probably know, has four young Peregrines. The nest cam is at http://www.55water.com/falcons/live.php 2. The Brooklyn House of Detention scrape has at least two young Peregrines in it. We saw them

[nysbirds-l] Wood Ducklings in Kings Co.

Seven Wood Duck ducklings were on the Upper Pool of Brooklyn's Prospect Park this weekend. This species has been seen here regularly during migration seasons, especially in the fall, but this seems to have been the first time they've reproduced here in a long time. Pics and details on the

[nysbirds-l] Wood Ducklings in Kings Co.

Seven Wood Duck ducklings were on the Upper Pool of Brooklyn's Prospect Park this weekend. This species has been seen here regularly during migration seasons, especially in the fall, but this seems to have been the first time they've reproduced here in a long time. Pics and details on the

[nysbirds-l] Mini Broad-winged Hawk Flight 4/27 Ossining

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[nysbirds-l] Mini Broad-winged Hawk Flight 4/27 Ossining

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[nysbirds-l] weekend update: peregrines, Gowanus kingfisher

The Peregrine scrapes at 55 Water St. in Manhattan and the Brooklyn Detention Complex on Atlantic Avenue both seem to be active as all get out. I was away for more than a week (search successfully for Aplomado Falcon among numerous other species in south TX), so yesterday was the first time I

[nysbirds-l] weekend update: peregrines, Gowanus kingfisher

The Peregrine scrapes at 55 Water St. in Manhattan and the Brooklyn Detention Complex on Atlantic Avenue both seem to be active as all get out. I was away for more than a week (search successfully for Aplomado Falcon among numerous other species in south TX), so yesterday was the first time I

[nysbirds-l] 55 Water St. Peregrines Manhattan

After months of sporadically seeing a single Peregrine at the 55 Water St. scrape, I've finally seen two. The birds were all over the area yesterday afternoon, in and out of the scrape. Looks like prey is being delivered, but I don't think there are any eggs in the house yet. It was great to

[nysbirds-l] 55 Water St. Peregrines Manhattan

After months of sporadically seeing a single Peregrine at the 55 Water St. scrape, I've finally seen two. The birds were all over the area yesterday afternoon, in and out of the scrape. Looks like prey is being delivered, but I don't think there are any eggs in the house yet. It was great to

[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Grebe, Brooklyn Bridge Park

There was a Red-necked Grebe fishing between Piers 5 and 6 this afternoon at Brooklyn Bridge Park. The bird is showing a touch of breeding color at the top of its neck. There will be a pic on my blog… soonish. Cheers, Matthew http://matthewwills.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Peregrines

Observed pair of peregrines on the St. Paul's steeple, Court St./Congress St., two days this week. One of the birds unfortunately looks like it has a lame leg. Would appreciate if someone could disabuse me of this opinion. I have some pictures on my blog:

[nysbirds-l] 55 Water St. Peregrine, Brooklyn Cooper's

>From Brooklyn Bridge Park, I can see -- with my bins and telephoto, anyway -- >into the Peregrine scrape location across the East River at 55 Water St. On >2/11 I spotted a Peregrine perched there. Yesterday, I saw a Peregrine there >as well. And today, again. Both yesterday and today, the

[nysbirds-l] 55 Water St. Peregrine, Brooklyn Cooper's

From Brooklyn Bridge Park, I can see -- with my bins and telephoto, anyway -- into the Peregrine scrape location across the East River at 55 Water St. On 2/11 I spotted a Peregrine perched there. Yesterday, I saw a Peregrine there as well. And today, again. Both yesterday and today, the bird

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Peregrines

Just watched a pair of Peregrines fly from the steeple of St. Paul's at Court/Congress. The pair were perching on either side of the cross, and flew east down Bergen before turning left, or north. That's the direction of the scrape at the Brooklyn House of Detention on Atlantic. Love must be in

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Peregrines

Just watched a pair of Peregrines fly from the steeple of St. Paul's at Court/Congress. The pair were perching on either side of the cross, and flew east down Bergen before turning left, or north. That's the direction of the scrape at the Brooklyn House of Detention on Atlantic. Love must be in

[nysbirds-l] Red-headed Woodpecker in Green-Wood Cemetery continues

Saw the juvenile Red-headed WP continuing in Green-Wood late this afternoon. The bird is starting to show a little red on the head. I have some pictures on my blog http://matthewwills.com/2014/01/12/red-headed-nearly/ The location was as noted in earlier posts here, right across the street

[nysbirds-l] Red-headed Woodpecker in Green-Wood Cemetery continues

Saw the juvenile Red-headed WP continuing in Green-Wood late this afternoon. The bird is starting to show a little red on the head. I have some pictures on my blog http://matthewwills.com/2014/01/12/red-headed-nearly/ The location was as noted in earlier posts here, right across the street

[nysbirds-l] Fort Tilden King Eider Yes

Drake King Eider patrolling along Fort Tilden shore today. It was moving eastwards with a small flock of mergansers, heading towards Riis, when we saw it around noon. I think the large group of Audubon/Linnaean/Littoral New Year's Day walkers must have seen it as well. Happy New Year!

[nysbirds-l] Fort Tilden King Eider Yes

Drake King Eider patrolling along Fort Tilden shore today. It was moving eastwards with a small flock of mergansers, heading towards Riis, when we saw it around noon. I think the large group of Audubon/Linnaean/Littoral New Year's Day walkers must have seen it as well. Happy New Year!

[nysbirds-l] Woodcock Brooklyn

All the posts about local American Woodcocks remind me that a friend photographed one in Brooklyn Heights last Thursday. Look up, look down. Matthew Backyard & Beyond http://matthewwills.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re: [nysbirds-l] Banded Red Knot

http://www.bandedbirds.org/ -Original Message- >From: Peter Priolo >Sent: May 26, 2013 9:39 PM >To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu >Subject: [nysbirds-l] Banded Red Knot > >Today at Fire Island I observed a Red Knot with a green flag band on the upper >left leg, a red band on lower left leg,

Re: [nysbirds-l] Banded Red Knot

http://www.bandedbirds.org/ -Original Message- From: Peter Priolo peterpri...@gmail.com Sent: May 26, 2013 9:39 PM To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu Subject: [nysbirds-l] Banded Red Knot Today at Fire Island I observed a Red Knot with a green flag band on the upper left leg, a red band on

[nysbirds-l] Marsh Wren -- Brooklyn Bridge Park

A very vocal Marsh Wren in the northernmost Freshwater Garden pond on Pier One at Brooklyn Bridge Park this evening. So-so picture on the blog: http://matthewwills.com/2013/05/22/marsh-wren/ Eyes wide/ears open, Matthew Backyard & Beyond -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Marsh Wren -- Brooklyn Bridge Park

A very vocal Marsh Wren in the northernmost Freshwater Garden pond on Pier One at Brooklyn Bridge Park this evening. So-so picture on the blog: http://matthewwills.com/2013/05/22/marsh-wren/ Eyes wide/ears open, Matthew Backyard Beyond -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Gannets, continued

Half a dozen heading south from Dead Horse Bay in Jamaica Bay towards the Rockaways yesterday late afternoon. Surprised to see them over the bay.MatthewBackyard and Beyondhttp://matthewwills.com/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information

[nysbirds-l] Gannets, continued

Half a dozen heading south from Dead Horse Bay in Jamaica Bay towards the Rockaways yesterday late afternoon. Surprised to see them over the bay.MatthewBackyard and Beyondhttp://matthewwills.com/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information

[nysbirds-l] Northern Saw-whet (undisclosed Manhattan)

A friend had a Northern Saw-whet owl roosting in her air/light shaft yesterday in her downtown Manhattan apartment building. She sent me a cell phone picture to confirm the ID, which I posted on my blog. One never knows where, or when, something delightful will appear. Matthew Backyard and

[nysbirds-l] Northern Saw-whet (undisclosed Manhattan)

A friend had a Northern Saw-whet owl roosting in her air/light shaft yesterday in her downtown Manhattan apartment building. She sent me a cell phone picture to confirm the ID, which I posted on my blog. One never knows where, or when, something delightful will appear. Matthew Backyard and

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn: Atlantic Avenue Peregrine

Peregrine falcon jetting down Atlantic Avenue to perch on Brooklyn Detention Complex at Smith St. Vocalized a bit as I passed below -- I bet that sounds weird from inside a cell. I understand from previous posts that the falcons nested on this building last year. Keep your eyes on the skies,

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn: Atlantic Avenue Peregrine

Peregrine falcon jetting down Atlantic Avenue to perch on Brooklyn Detention Complex at Smith St. Vocalized a bit as I passed below -- I bet that sounds weird from inside a cell. I understand from previous posts that the falcons nested on this building last year. Keep your eyes on the skies,

[nysbirds-l] Hudson River Bald Eagles

I journeyed up to Hudson, NY, on Amtrak Saturday and returned to NYC today. I saw six bald eagles on the way up, eight on the way down, mostly juveniles, but several mature birds as well, all north of Peekskill and particularly between Rhinecliff and Hudson, where there was a lot of ice on the

[nysbirds-l] Hudson River Bald Eagles

I journeyed up to Hudson, NY, on Amtrak Saturday and returned to NYC today. I saw six bald eagles on the way up, eight on the way down, mostly juveniles, but several mature birds as well, all north of Peekskill and particularly between Rhinecliff and Hudson, where there was a lot of ice on the

[nysbirds-l] Cobble Hill Hermit, Prospect Park Raven(s)

Saw a Hermit Thrush on Warren St. in Cobble Hill this afternoon, fluttering like a House Sparrow pretending to be a hummingbird at some berries. It landed on a stoop to show off its cinnamon tail. Near simultaneous reports of Common Raven in Prospect Park (from me) and Green-Wood (from Bobbi

[nysbirds-l] Cobble Hill Hermit, Prospect Park Raven(s)

Saw a Hermit Thrush on Warren St. in Cobble Hill this afternoon, fluttering like a House Sparrow pretending to be a hummingbird at some berries. It landed on a stoop to show off its cinnamon tail. Near simultaneous reports of Common Raven in Prospect Park (from me) and Green-Wood (from Bobbi

[nysbirds-l] Common Raven in Brooklyn (Kings Co.)

Witnessed an aerial ballet/battle between a red-tailed hawk and common raven over Green-Wood Cemetery this morning at 10:35. Lasted 5-7 minutes, with the birds circling around each other and the hawk being the main aggressor, dive-bombing the raven. They worked their way south with a few

[nysbirds-l] Common Raven in Brooklyn (Kings Co.)

Witnessed an aerial ballet/battle between a red-tailed hawk and common raven over Green-Wood Cemetery this morning at 10:35. Lasted 5-7 minutes, with the birds circling around each other and the hawk being the main aggressor, dive-bombing the raven. They worked their way south with a few

Re: [nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose in Prospect Park

The bird is band-less. It was on shore this afternoon, and numerous photos of its legs taken by photographers present.-Original Message- From: Gabriel Willow Sent: Oct 24, 2012 3:11 PM To: Shane Blodgett Cc: NYSBIRDS-L Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose in Prospect Park I am

[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose Prospect Park

Last reported on the west side of the Lake, near the Park Circle entrance (F train Ft Hamilton station is closest). Here's a picture from around noon: http://matthewwills.com/2012/10/24/barnacle-goose-prospect-lake/ Matthew http://matthewwills.com/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose Prospect Park

Last reported on the west side of the Lake, near the Park Circle entrance (F train Ft Hamilton station is closest). Here's a picture from around noon: http://matthewwills.com/2012/10/24/barnacle-goose-prospect-lake/ Matthew http://matthewwills.com/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose in Prospect Park

The bird is band-less. It was on shore this afternoon, and numerous photos of its legs taken by photographers present.-Original Message- From: Gabriel Willow Sent: Oct 24, 2012 3:11 PM To: Shane Blodgett Cc: NYSBIRDS-L

[nysbirds-l] Royal Terns Jamaica Bay

Two banded Royal Terns were perched on the old piers on the south side of Dead Horse Bay/Jamaica Bay this afternoon. Metal bands, too distant to read. Otherwise, lots of Brants heralding the winter, and Yellow-rumps already enjoying the bay berries. A kestrel. Two species dragonfly, three

[nysbirds-l] Fort Tilden

An hour's worth of hawk watching at Fort Tilden this morning from 10-11 offered us an average of one raptor ever two minutes, mostly Kestrels, Merlins, and Sharp-shinned. There were also: three Osprey; 1 Peregrine; at least 1 juvenile N. Harrier, which may have been a local bird; and a few

[nysbirds-l] Dead Horse Bay & Floyd Bennett Field 3/17

Highlights: three American Oystercatchers and a Ruddy Turnstone at Dead Horse Bay; Oystercatchers have bred there in past seasons. Big scaup raft still present. First E. Phoebe for us along North Forty trail at Floyd Bennett, along with peepers, painted turtles and first butterfly, the

[nysbirds-l] Dead Horse Bay Floyd Bennett Field 3/17

Highlights: three American Oystercatchers and a Ruddy Turnstone at Dead Horse Bay; Oystercatchers have bred there in past seasons. Big scaup raft still present. First E. Phoebe for us along North Forty trail at Floyd Bennett, along with peepers, painted turtles and first butterfly, the

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point 2/5

I'll second Joe Giuta's email about Croton Point: it was very quiet yesterday in this unseasonable mildness. We saw one mature and one juvenile Bald Eagle during the afternoon in Croton Bay. A lone juvenile Red-tailed hawk and a too quickly glimpsed falcon rounded out the raptors. We did have a

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point 2/5

I'll second Joe Giuta's email about Croton Point: it was very quiet yesterday in this unseasonable mildness. We saw one mature and one juvenile Bald Eagle during the afternoon in Croton Bay. A lone juvenile Red-tailed hawk and a too quickly glimpsed falcon rounded out the raptors. We did have a

[nysbirds-l] Four Sparrow Marsh 6/26

On a walk for New York Wildflower Week, our eyes mostly on the plants, we saw the following birds at Four Sparrow Marsh in Brooklyn. The male indigo bunting was a pleasant surprise. Four Sparrow Marsh, Kings, US-NY Jun 26, 2011 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Wood Duck X Mallard X Great Egret X Snowy

[nysbirds-l] Four Sparrow Marsh 6/26

On a walk for New York Wildflower Week, our eyes mostly on the plants, we saw the following birds at Four Sparrow Marsh in Brooklyn. The male indigo bunting was a pleasant surprise. Four Sparrow Marsh, Kings, US-NY Jun 26, 2011 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Wood Duck X Mallard X Great Egret X Snowy

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

How apropos, but I planned it that way: two hours in the Refuge before this evening's Jamaica Bay Task Force meeting to discuss deranged plans to expand JKF runways into Bay. Highlights were the little blue heron; ospreys mating; very close blue-winged teal; two gangs of Black-crowned night

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

How apropos, but I planned it that way: two hours in the Refuge before this evening's Jamaica Bay Task Force meeting to discuss deranged plans to expand JKF runways into Bay. Highlights were the little blue heron; ospreys mating; very close blue-winged teal; two gangs of Black-crowned night

[nysbirds-l] Green-Wood Cemetery

Hour and half in Green-Wood today. Grackles, parakeets, and mockingbirds making lots of noise, but otherwise pretty quiet. Robins everywhere. Only one phoebe. Saw my first golden-crowned kinglet and first mourning cloak butterfly of the year. So it must be true about spring being here.

[nysbirds-l] Green-Wood Cemetery

Hour and half in Green-Wood today. Grackles, parakeets, and mockingbirds making lots of noise, but otherwise pretty quiet. Robins everywhere. Only one phoebe. Saw my first golden-crowned kinglet and first mourning cloak butterfly of the year. So it must be true about spring being here.

[nysbirds-l] Coastal Brooklyn

Walked along the SW coast of Brooklyn this morning, from the Narrows to Gravesend Bay. Highlights: two drake/one hen Common goldeneye and a substantial raft of Greater scaup. Bufflehead, Red-breasted merganser, American black duck, and lots of Brant and Ring-billed gull also noted. Matthew

[nysbirds-l] Coastal Brooklyn

Walked along the SW coast of Brooklyn this morning, from the Narrows to Gravesend Bay. Highlights: two drake/one hen Common goldeneye and a substantial raft of Greater scaup. Bufflehead, Red-breasted merganser, American black duck, and lots of Brant and Ring-billed gull also noted. Matthew