[nysbirds-l] Hulse Landing Rd, Wading River

2017-09-02 Thread Mike Scheibel
Good views of Buff-breasted & Baird's now in plowed field along west of road, along with many Killdeer. Etc( no Golden Plover) Mike & Lynne Scheibel Brookhaven NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBir

[nysbirds-l] Hulse Landing Rd, Wading River

2017-09-02 Thread Mike Scheibel
Good views of Buff-breasted & Baird's now in plowed field along west of road, along with many Killdeer. Etc( no Golden Plover) Mike & Lynne Scheibel Brookhaven NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBir

[nysbirds-l] No phalarope-Southold

2017-09-02 Thread Mike Scheibel
Previously reported Red-necked Phalaropes not relocated this morning, checked Sound view Dunes park & Goldsmiths Inlet Mike & Lynne Scheibel Brookhaven NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBir

[nysbirds-l] No phalarope-Southold

2017-09-02 Thread Mike Scheibel
Previously reported Red-necked Phalaropes not relocated this morning, checked Sound view Dunes park & Goldsmiths Inlet Mike & Lynne Scheibel Brookhaven NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBir

Re: [nysbirds-l] Migrants at Robert Moses SP, Suffolk Co.

2017-08-24 Thread Mike McBrien
A good morning flight was also evident on the north side of the bay. While I was only able to put in a short effort of time, and didn't find any nice rarities, I think it's still worthwhile to compare the intel from morning flights at various venues along the south shore (maybe some people were

Re: [nysbirds-l] Migrants at Robert Moses SP, Suffolk Co.

2017-08-24 Thread Mike McBrien
A good morning flight was also evident on the north side of the bay. While I was only able to put in a short effort of time, and didn't find any nice rarities, I think it's still worthwhile to compare the intel from morning flights at various venues along the south shore (maybe some people were

[nysbirds-l] Marbled Godwit - Cupsogue, Suffolk Co

2017-08-13 Thread Mike McBrien
There is a Marbled Godwit currently on the flats at Cupsogue, Suffolk County. Decent amounts of other shorebirds moving down the beach this morning as well. Also FYI, the tide here is fairly low, and just now beginning to rise. Mike McBrien East Patchogue, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Marbled Godwit - Cupsogue, Suffolk Co

2017-08-13 Thread Mike McBrien
There is a Marbled Godwit currently on the flats at Cupsogue, Suffolk County. Decent amounts of other shorebirds moving down the beach this morning as well. Also FYI, the tide here is fairly low, and just now beginning to rise. Mike McBrien East Patchogue, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Pacific Loon - Cupsogue, Suffolk

2017-06-18 Thread Mike McBrien
to the west. Best, Mike McBrien -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu

[nysbirds-l] Pacific Loon - Cupsogue, Suffolk

2017-06-18 Thread Mike McBrien
to the west. Best, Mike McBrien -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu

Re: [nysbirds-l] Henslow's Sparrow Gunks

2017-05-28 Thread Mike
Henslows Sparrow and Dickcissel have been putting on a non stop show all morning. Mike Ridge, NY Sent from my iPhone > On May 28, 2017, at 7:47 AM, Rick <rc...@nyc.rr.com> wrote: > > Google map in my posting from last may help. > > Leave parking lot to the south (to

Re: [nysbirds-l] Henslow's Sparrow Gunks

2017-05-28 Thread Mike
Henslows Sparrow and Dickcissel have been putting on a non stop show all morning. Mike Ridge, NY Sent from my iPhone > On May 28, 2017, at 7:47 AM, Rick wrote: > > Google map in my posting from last may help. > > Leave parking lot to the south (to the right when coming in

Re: [nysbirds-l] 5 Lesser Black backed and 1 Iceland Gulls Now Heckscher SP (Suffolk Co.)

2017-04-25 Thread Mike
2 adult and three first year LBBGulls in the rain pools along with a single first year Iceland. There are gulls along the roadway, so the actual count may be higher. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 25, 2017, at 11:40 AM, suefeus...@optonline.net wrote: > > B

Re: [nysbirds-l] 5 Lesser Black backed and 1 Iceland Gulls Now Heckscher SP (Suffolk Co.)

2017-04-25 Thread Mike
2 adult and three first year LBBGulls in the rain pools along with a single first year Iceland. There are gulls along the roadway, so the actual count may be higher. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 25, 2017, at 11:40 AM, suefeus...@optonline.net wrote: > > B

[nysbirds-l] Heckscher SP, Suffolk LBB Gulls

2017-04-06 Thread Mike
Currently 5 Lesser Black-backed Gulls in the flooded parking field at Heckscher. 4 adults, 1 1st year Mike Cooper Rodge, LI, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Heckscher SP, Suffolk LBB Gulls

2017-04-06 Thread Mike
Currently 5 Lesser Black-backed Gulls in the flooded parking field at Heckscher. 4 adults, 1 1st year Mike Cooper Rodge, LI, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http

Re: [nysbirds-l] Mew gull Staten Island

2017-03-29 Thread Mike
Last I heard from Jose at around 1:08pm was that the birds flushed, and the Mew Gull was not immediately relocated. -Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 29, 2017, at 1:47 PM, peter paul <pep...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Has anyone seen this bird since this morning? Upda

Re: [nysbirds-l] Mew gull Staten Island

2017-03-29 Thread Mike
Last I heard from Jose at around 1:08pm was that the birds flushed, and the Mew Gull was not immediately relocated. -Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 29, 2017, at 1:47 PM, peter paul wrote: > > Has anyone seen this bird since this morning? Updates of any kind would b

Re: [nysbirds-l] Common Raven hanging out in shopping center- Rocky Point, Suffolk Co

2017-03-25 Thread Mike
Although Ravens have now become regular throughout Long Island, this morning was the first time I've found one right in a strip mall parking lot. This guy was calling and flying around in the Kohls shopping center on 25A in Rocky Point, basically acting like an overgrown Fish Crow Mike

Re: [nysbirds-l] Common Raven hanging out in shopping center- Rocky Point, Suffolk Co

2017-03-25 Thread Mike
Although Ravens have now become regular throughout Long Island, this morning was the first time I've found one right in a strip mall parking lot. This guy was calling and flying around in the Kohls shopping center on 25A in Rocky Point, basically acting like an overgrown Fish Crow Mike

Re: [ebirdsnyc] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Yellow-headed Blackbird - Staten Island YES

2017-03-06 Thread Mike
YHBB continues at same spot 8:45am. -Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 6, 2017, at 8:31 AM, Andrew Baksh birdingd...@gmail.com [ebirdsnyc] > wrote: > > See below. > > > "I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule

Re: [nysbirds-l] Yellow-headed blackbird on Staten Island

2017-03-03 Thread Mike
Didn't find it this AM. Left at 9am. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 3, 2017, at 11:41 AM, Simon Taylor wrote: > > If anyone's out looking for this bird today, any reports--positive or > negative--would be much appreciated. Thanks! > >> On Thu, Mar 2, 2017 at 9:25

Re: [nysbirds-l] Yellow-headed blackbird on Staten Island

2017-03-03 Thread Mike
Didn't find it this AM. Left at 9am. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 3, 2017, at 11:41 AM, Simon Taylor wrote: > > If anyone's out looking for this bird today, any reports--positive or > negative--would be much appreciated. Thanks! > >> On Thu, Mar 2, 2017 at 9:25 AM, Jose Ramirez-Garofalo >>

[nysbirds-l] Suffolk: BBYC Recent Gull Roost

2016-12-31 Thread Mike McBrien
more eyes to sift through the enormous gull flocks). Happy New Year (and apologies for the lengthy post), Mike McBrien -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Suffolk: BBYC Recent Gull Roost

2016-12-31 Thread Mike McBrien
more eyes to sift through the enormous gull flocks). Happy New Year (and apologies for the lengthy post), Mike McBrien -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [nysbirds-l] Ross's at Robert Moses Causeway turnaround, late am

2016-12-23 Thread Mike Mulqueen
Ross' Goose pair is back at Robert Moses tower. -Mike Mulqueen On Dec 22, 2016 4:42 PM, "Rick" <rc...@nyc.rr.com> wrote: > The Ross’s Goose pair was coming and going at the causeway turn-around > this morning. Not there at 10:30, but arrived (w/some Canadas) by about > 1

Re: [nysbirds-l] Ross's at Robert Moses Causeway turnaround, late am

2016-12-23 Thread Mike Mulqueen
Ross' Goose pair is back at Robert Moses tower. -Mike Mulqueen On Dec 22, 2016 4:42 PM, "Rick" wrote: > The Ross’s Goose pair was coming and going at the causeway turn-around > this morning. Not there at 10:30, but arrived (w/some Canadas) by about > 11:00. Then (after we l

[nysbirds-l] Ross's Geese - RMSP, Suffolk Co

2016-12-20 Thread Mike McBrien
There are two adult Ross's Geese at the base of the Robert Moses SP tower in a small flock of Canada's. Good luck, Mike McBrien Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Ross's Geese - RMSP, Suffolk Co

2016-12-20 Thread Mike McBrien
There are two adult Ross's Geese at the base of the Robert Moses SP tower in a small flock of Canada's. Good luck, Mike McBrien Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http

RE: [nysbirds-l] [NFBirds Report 2905] I Have Never Seen This Before !!

2016-12-09 Thread Wasilco, Mike R (DEC)
Chipmunks and red squirrels and even deer have been known to take advantage of bird nests, eggs and even adult birds when the opportunity presents itself. They can be a problem when mist-netting. Michael R. Wasilco Regional Wildlife Manager, Division of Fish, Wildlife and Marine Resources New

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue to Dune Road, LI:

2016-12-04 Thread Mike
Bridge. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue to Dune Road, LI:

2016-12-04 Thread Mike
Bridge. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu

Re: [nysbirds-l] The NYSBirds List

2016-12-01 Thread Mike
See, I would have just assumed the CBS News crew was on the scene because the the rabid coyote was also in the running for a cabinet post. >>Indeed, with S. Palin and Linda McMahon in consideration perhaps the Hulkster >>and Rowdy Roddy Piper are on deck. Mike Cooper R

Re: [nysbirds-l] The NYSBirds List

2016-12-01 Thread Mike
See, I would have just assumed the CBS News crew was on the scene because the the rabid coyote was also in the running for a cabinet post. >>Indeed, with S. Palin and Linda McMahon in consideration perhaps the Hulkster >>and Rowdy Roddy Piper are on deck. Mike Cooper R

Re: [nysbirds-l] Western Tanager yes on Staten Island.

2016-11-25 Thread Mike
Western Tanager is showing nicely by stone bridge at Conference House Park, Staten Island NY. 2:10pm. Park at Lenape playground at end of Swinnerton Ave. Location: 40.498603,-74.24624 -Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 25, 2016, at 1:00 PM, Isaac Grant <hosesbroadb...@gma

Re: [nysbirds-l] Western Tanager yes on Staten Island.

2016-11-25 Thread Mike
Western Tanager is showing nicely by stone bridge at Conference House Park, Staten Island NY. 2:10pm. Park at Lenape playground at end of Swinnerton Ave. Location: 40.498603,-74.24624 -Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 25, 2016, at 1:00 PM, Isaac Grant wrote: > > Bird

Re: [nysbirds-l] Female Harlequin Duck, Shinnecock Inlet

2016-11-12 Thread Mike
. Mike Cooper Ridge, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http

Re: [nysbirds-l] Female Harlequin Duck, Shinnecock Inlet

2016-11-12 Thread Mike
. Mike Cooper Ridge, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http

Re: [nysbirds-l] Pink Footed Goose - Arthur Hendrickson Park, Valley Stream

2016-11-05 Thread Mike
Pink-footed Goose still present in same general area near Tennis Courts. -Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 5, 2016, at 1:54 PM, Tim Healy <tp...@cornell.edu> wrote: > > Pink-foot is still here, still cooperative, feeding now ok the western edge > by the tennis co

Re: [nysbirds-l] Pink Footed Goose - Arthur Hendrickson Park, Valley Stream

2016-11-05 Thread Mike
Pink-footed Goose still present in same general area near Tennis Courts. -Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 5, 2016, at 1:54 PM, Tim Healy wrote: > > Pink-foot is still here, still cooperative, feeding now ok the western edge > by the tennis courts. > >

[nysbirds-l] Red-breasted Goose -Staten Island 10/20

2016-10-21 Thread Mike Mulqueen
it up and it has to be the Red Breasted Goose." -Claire Mulder -Mike Mulqueen -- 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] Red-breasted Goose -Staten Island 10/20

2016-10-21 Thread Mike Mulqueen
it up and it has to be the Red Breasted Goose." -Claire Mulder -Mike Mulqueen -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Calverton Grasslands - Developer wins bid...

2016-09-07 Thread Mike
My understanding was that the area north of Rt 25 was part of the Calverton National Cemetary and that was just a matter of time before the Cemetary expanded into those fields. Hopefully your info is correct. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 7, 2016, at 12:28 PM, le

Re: [nysbirds-l] Calverton Grasslands - Developer wins bid...

2016-09-07 Thread Mike
My understanding was that the area north of Rt 25 was part of the Calverton National Cemetary and that was just a matter of time before the Cemetary expanded into those fields. Hopefully your info is correct. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 7, 2016, at 12:28 PM, le

Re: [nysbirds-l] Golden Plover Buff br Sandpiper riverhead Suffolk co

2016-09-04 Thread Mike
60+ goldens on Osbourne ave now. 1 hour ago 6 Buffs along rate 105 Mike Cooper Ridge Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 4, 2016, at 10:26 AM, Robert Taylor <rmtaylo...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Most of the shorebirds have left except for about 20 semipalmated sandpipers, &g

Re: [nysbirds-l] Golden Plover Buff br Sandpiper riverhead Suffolk co

2016-09-04 Thread Mike
60+ goldens on Osbourne ave now. 1 hour ago 6 Buffs along rate 105 Mike Cooper Ridge Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 4, 2016, at 10:26 AM, Robert Taylor wrote: > > Most of the shorebirds have left except for about 20 semipalmated sandpipers, > Least Sandpiper, semipalmated plov

[nysbirds-l] Northern Montezuma Red-necked Phalaropes

2016-09-02 Thread Wasilco, Mike R (DEC)
Yesterday afternoon I found a group of 4 red-necked phalaropes feeding together in the northeastern corner of the large impoundment at the Morgan Rd. DEC office at Northern Montezuma WMA. Pictures can be viewed in the ebird checklist posted below. Also notable was a group a 4 ravens that flew

[nysbirds-l] Northern Montezuma Red-necked Phalaropes

2016-09-02 Thread Wasilco, Mike R (DEC)
Yesterday afternoon I found a group of 4 red-necked phalaropes feeding together in the northeastern corner of the large impoundment at the Morgan Rd. DEC office at Northern Montezuma WMA. Pictures can be viewed in the ebird checklist posted below. Also notable was a group a 4 ravens that flew

[nysbirds-l] Shorebirds at Northern Montezuma WMA, Wayne County

2016-08-11 Thread Wasilco, Mike R (DEC)
The drought has created low water levels in the WMA impoundments. The Howland Island impoundment that was reported to have so many shorebirds a week or so ago is now dry enough that there were no shorebirds there yesterday, but there were 14 sandhill cranes. I did find a mass of shorebirds

[nysbirds-l] Shorebirds at Northern Montezuma WMA, Wayne County

2016-08-11 Thread Wasilco, Mike R (DEC)
The drought has created low water levels in the WMA impoundments. The Howland Island impoundment that was reported to have so many shorebirds a week or so ago is now dry enough that there were no shorebirds there yesterday, but there were 14 sandhill cranes. I did find a mass of shorebirds

Re: [nysbirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler Staten Island

2016-05-16 Thread Mike
Prothonotary Warbler was still showing well at previously reported location (Clove Lakes Park, Staten Island) around 5pm. -Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone > On May 16, 2016, at 8:40 AM, Isaac Grant <hosesbroadb...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Currently a singing male Prothonotar

Re: [nysbirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler Staten Island

2016-05-16 Thread Mike
Prothonotary Warbler was still showing well at previously reported location (Clove Lakes Park, Staten Island) around 5pm. -Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone > On May 16, 2016, at 8:40 AM, Isaac Grant wrote: > > Currently a singing male Prothonotary not more than 100 yards s

RE: [nysbirds-l] Gray Kingbird-Conesus Inlet-Sliker Hill Rd Livingston County

2016-05-03 Thread Wasilco, Mike R (DEC)
The gray kingbird was still present as of 1220pm today. It was in the cattails and trees at the east end of the dike of the main impoundment, best viewed from about 100m west of the spillway area. It was often perching in cattails between foraging flights low over the water, but also

RE: [nysbirds-l] Gray Kingbird-Conesus Inlet-Sliker Hill Rd Livingston County

2016-05-03 Thread Wasilco, Mike R (DEC)
The gray kingbird was still present as of 1220pm today. It was in the cattails and trees at the east end of the dike of the main impoundment, best viewed from about 100m west of the spillway area. It was often perching in cattails between foraging flights low over the water, but also

Re: [nysbirds-l] Upland Sandpiper - Oak Beach - Yes

2016-04-06 Thread Mike
Still present in the median east of Oak Beach at 3 PM Wednesday. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 6, 2016, at 8:56 AM, Michael Zito <michaelz...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Bird just seen on median, just past metal barrier. > > Mike Z. >

Re: [nysbirds-l] Upland Sandpiper - Oak Beach - Yes

2016-04-06 Thread Mike
Still present in the median east of Oak Beach at 3 PM Wednesday. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 6, 2016, at 8:56 AM, Michael Zito wrote: > > Bird just seen on median, just past metal barrier. > > Mike Z. > > Sent from my iPhone > > -

[nysbirds-l] Conesus Lake_Livingston County Tufted Duck YES

2016-04-05 Thread Wasilco, Mike R (DEC)
The tufted duck was still present at midday today obout 0.1 mile south of Camp Stella Maris on the east side of Conesus Lake in a diverse mixed flock raft, which included mallard, redhead, canvasback, ringneck duck, bufflehead, goldeneye, red-breasted merganser, horned grebe, pied-billed grebe

[nysbirds-l] Conesus Lake_Livingston County Tufted Duck YES

2016-04-05 Thread Wasilco, Mike R (DEC)
The tufted duck was still present at midday today obout 0.1 mile south of Camp Stella Maris on the east side of Conesus Lake in a diverse mixed flock raft, which included mallard, redhead, canvasback, ringneck duck, bufflehead, goldeneye, red-breasted merganser, horned grebe, pied-billed grebe

[nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck-Conesus Lake east side

2016-04-04 Thread Wasilco, Mike R (DEC)
Around 1230 today I found an adult male tufted duck feeding with the mixed flock of redheads, scaup and ringnecks close to shore on the east side of Conesus Lake just south of Stella Maris. Nice head plume and solid black back make him easy to pick out when he surfaces. Eurasian wigeon still

[nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck-Conesus Lake east side

2016-04-04 Thread Wasilco, Mike R (DEC)
Around 1230 today I found an adult male tufted duck feeding with the mixed flock of redheads, scaup and ringnecks close to shore on the east side of Conesus Lake just south of Stella Maris. Nice head plume and solid black back make him easy to pick out when he surfaces. Eurasian wigeon still

Re: [nysbirds-l] Woodcocks Displaying, Suffolk County

2016-03-11 Thread Mike
As expected, there were several Woodcocks calling tonight in the Calverton area in Suffolk County. My FOS Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 11, 2016, at 2:06 PM, Alan Drogin <dro...@earthlink.net> wrote: > > Have limited access so apologize if someone else

Re: [nysbirds-l] Woodcocks Displaying, Suffolk County

2016-03-11 Thread Mike
As expected, there were several Woodcocks calling tonight in the Calverton area in Suffolk County. My FOS Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 11, 2016, at 2:06 PM, Alan Drogin wrote: > > Have limited access so apologize if someone else already posted. Just saw

[nysbirds-l] Thick Billed Murre Staten Island

2016-03-10 Thread Mike
Currently being seen close to rocks in harbor parking lot at Great Kills Park Staten Island near boat launch. Found by Larry P. -M Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Thick Billed Murre Staten Island

2016-03-10 Thread Mike
Currently being seen close to rocks in harbor parking lot at Great Kills Park Staten Island near boat launch. Found by Larry P. -M Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] Ravens - farmingville

2016-02-24 Thread Mike
Today at 6:53 AM Two Ravens are eating a squirrel at Brookhaven town hall in farmingville The first one says "Can I eat the nuts?" And the second one says "Sorry- They don't get to work till 8AM." With apologies to Brookhaven town employees. Mike Ridge, NY Sent from my

Re: [nysbirds-l] Harlequin Duck on Staten Island

2016-01-18 Thread Mike Shanley
The HARLEQUIN DUCK was still present around 450pm this afternoon. It had moved a bit from its initial location, and was seen from the overlook that goes under VN bridge at Ft. Wadsworth. Bird was between shoreline and bridge pylon. -Mike Shanley   From: Isaac Grant To: NYSBIRDS-L

Re: [nysbirds-l] Harlequin Duck on Staten Island

2016-01-18 Thread Mike Shanley
The HARLEQUIN DUCK was still present around 450pm this afternoon. It had moved a bit from its initial location, and was seen from the overlook that goes under VN bridge at Ft. Wadsworth. Bird was between shoreline and bridge pylon. -Mike Shanley   From: Isaac Grant <hosesbro

[nysbirds-l] Cattle egret Town of York, Livingston County

2015-11-06 Thread Wasilco, Mike R (DEC)
Wnybirds text alert came through at about 415 pm with a cattle egret only a few miles from home, so I loaded up my girls to head 10 minutes down the road for a new county bird for me. We found the bird at the reported location feeding in a pasture with two horses at the SE corner of Linwood

[nysbirds-l] Cattle egret Town of York, Livingston County

2015-11-06 Thread Wasilco, Mike R (DEC)
Wnybirds text alert came through at about 415 pm with a cattle egret only a few miles from home, so I loaded up my girls to head 10 minutes down the road for a new county bird for me. We found the bird at the reported location feeding in a pasture with two horses at the SE corner of Linwood

Re: [nysbirds-l] Western Kingbird Robert Moses Golf Course (Suffolk)

2015-10-12 Thread Mike
Just to clarify- my contribution was to drone on about the Mets and to whine about e- birds. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI NY Sent from my iPhone On Oct 12, 2015, at 6:43 PM, Shaibal Mitra wrote: > With help from Mike Cooper, I put in a vigil this evening, hoping to line up > the kingbird f

Re: [nysbirds-l] Western Kingbird Robert Moses Golf Course (Suffolk)

2015-10-12 Thread Mike
Just to clarify- my contribution was to drone on about the Mets and to whine about e- birds. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI NY Sent from my iPhone On Oct 12, 2015, at 6:43 PM, Shaibal Mitra <shaibal.mi...@csi.cuny.edu> wrote: > With help from Mike Cooper, I put in a vigil this evening, hopin

Re:[nysbirds-l] [SINaturaList] Say's Phoebe update

2015-09-28 Thread Mike
The Say's Phoebe is back at the original spot on the goal post near the staff housing. -Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 28, 2015, at 5:46 PM, Mike falec...@yahoo.com [SINaturaList] > wrote: > > The Staten Island Say's Phoebe at Zmiller Field was on goal

Re:[nysbirds-l] [SINaturaList] Say's Phoebe update

2015-09-28 Thread Mike
The Say's Phoebe is back at the original spot on the goal post near the staff housing. -Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 28, 2015, at 5:46 PM, Mike falec...@yahoo.com [SINaturaList] > <sinatural...@yahoogroups.com> wrote: > > The Staten Island Say's Phoeb

Re:[nysbirds-l] Clay- colored Sparrow Smiths Pt

2015-09-26 Thread Mike
This morning there was a Clay- colored Sparrow at Smiths Point County Park in Suffolk. The bird was near the entrance to the ball courts west of the road. Mike Cooper Ridge NY Sent from my iPhone On Sep 26, 2015, at 8:05 AM, Michael Scheibel wrote: > At 5 pm there were 4 Lesser Black-bac

[nysbirds-l] 110+ Golden Plovers--Nations Road, Livingston County

2015-09-15 Thread Wasilco, Mike R (DEC)
This morning the newly planted field at the NE corner of Nations and South Avon Roads was covered in shorebirds. It was about an equal mix of Killdeer (100+) and American Golden Plover (111) with a single snipe in for good measure. The plover were in a mix of plumages from nearly full

[nysbirds-l] 110+ Golden Plovers--Nations Road, Livingston County

2015-09-15 Thread Wasilco, Mike R (DEC)
This morning the newly planted field at the NE corner of Nations and South Avon Roads was covered in shorebirds. It was about an equal mix of Killdeer (100+) and American Golden Plover (111) with a single snipe in for good measure. The plover were in a mix of plumages from nearly full

RE: [nysbirds-l] Mystery shorebird at JBWR East Pond 9-6-2015

2015-09-07 Thread mike
the upper breast, the spotting on the belly and flanks, the lack of an obvious pale supercillium and the lack of the fine black line inside the white border (creating a scalloping effect similar to that of Red Knot or Stilt Sandpiper juvs) all, I think, point to Dunlin. Unfortunately! Mike Cooper

Re: [nysbirds-l] Shorebirds, Riverhead (Suffolk)

2015-09-07 Thread Mike
Currently 6 buffs one Bairds and 2 juv Golden plovers- Northvill tnpk north side south of the fire training area. Park opposite the Douglas Elliman real estate sign and look north. Mike Cooper Ridge ny Sent from my iPhone On Sep 7, 2015, at 9:15 AM, Mike wrote: > For birders search

Re: [nysbirds-l] Shorebirds, Riverhead (Suffolk)

2015-09-07 Thread Mike
For birders searching the Riverhead fields - there is a buff breasted now near the road on north vile turnpike north side opposite the Douglas elliman real estate sign Mike cooper Sent from my iPhone On Sep 7, 2015, at 8:05 AM, d Futuyma wrote: > At about 7:30 this morning, I counted 6 B

Re: [nysbirds-l] Shorebirds, Riverhead (Suffolk)

2015-09-07 Thread Mike
Currently 6 buffs one Bairds and 2 juv Golden plovers- Northvill tnpk north side south of the fire training area. Park opposite the Douglas Elliman real estate sign and look north. Mike Cooper Ridge ny Sent from my iPhone On Sep 7, 2015, at 9:15 AM, Mike <mike...@optonline.net>

Re: [nysbirds-l] Shorebirds, Riverhead (Suffolk)

2015-09-07 Thread Mike
For birders searching the Riverhead fields - there is a buff breasted now near the road on north vile turnpike north side opposite the Douglas elliman real estate sign Mike cooper Sent from my iPhone On Sep 7, 2015, at 8:05 AM, d Futuyma <dfutu...@gmail.com> wrote: > At a

RE: [nysbirds-l] Mystery shorebird at JBWR East Pond 9-6-2015

2015-09-07 Thread mike
the upper breast, the spotting on the belly and flanks, the lack of an obvious pale supercillium and the lack of the fine black line inside the white border (creating a scalloping effect similar to that of Red Knot or Stilt Sandpiper juvs) all, I think, point to Dunlin. Unfortunately! Mike Cooper

Re: [nysbirds-l] Unknown mammal - escaped illegal pet @ Jamaica Bay East Pond Trail

2015-08-14 Thread Mike
Now we know what was clogging the valve Mike Ridge NY Sent from my iPhone On Aug 14, 2015, at 2:47 PM, Rob Jett wrote: > Unfortunately, it is legal in several states to possess wild, exotic animals. > Some don't even require any kind of permits. I'm guessing someone bought it > i

Re: [nysbirds-l] Unknown mammal - escaped illegal pet @ Jamaica Bay East Pond Trail

2015-08-14 Thread Mike
So you're just going to rule out the possibility of a wild vagrant? Mammals have legs, you know... Sorry- couldn't resist. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY Sent from my iPhone On Aug 14, 2015, at 1:46 PM, Stella Miller wrote: > Animal Care and Control would handle an escaped or dumped exo

Re: [nysbirds-l] Unknown mammal - escaped illegal pet @ Jamaica Bay East Pond Trail

2015-08-14 Thread Mike
Kinkajou was my first though too! Not what I expected when I clicked that link! Mike Cooper Ridge, LI NY Sent from my iPhone On Aug 14, 2015, at 12:38 PM, Paul R Sweet wrote: > Looks like a Kinkajou. Bizarre! > > Paul > > From: Cesar Castillo > Reply-To: Cesar Castil

Re: [nysbirds-l] Unknown mammal - escaped illegal pet @ Jamaica Bay East Pond Trail

2015-08-14 Thread Mike
Kinkajou was my first though too! Not what I expected when I clicked that link! Mike Cooper Ridge, LI NY Sent from my iPhone On Aug 14, 2015, at 12:38 PM, Paul R Sweet sw...@amnh.org wrote: Looks like a Kinkajou. Bizarre! Paul From: Cesar Castillo czar3...@yahoo.com Reply-To: Cesar

Re: [nysbirds-l] Unknown mammal - escaped illegal pet @ Jamaica Bay East Pond Trail

2015-08-14 Thread Mike
So you're just going to rule out the possibility of a wild vagrant? Mammals have legs, you know... Sorry- couldn't resist. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY Sent from my iPhone On Aug 14, 2015, at 1:46 PM, Stella Miller stella.mille...@yahoo.com wrote: Animal Care and Control would handle

Re: [nysbirds-l] Unknown mammal - escaped illegal pet @ Jamaica Bay East Pond Trail

2015-08-14 Thread Mike
Now we know what was clogging the valve Mike Ridge NY Sent from my iPhone On Aug 14, 2015, at 2:47 PM, Rob Jett citybir...@earthlink.net wrote: Unfortunately, it is legal in several states to possess wild, exotic animals. Some don't even require any kind of permits. I'm guessing someone

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

2015-07-13 Thread Mike
Someone should report that a cat colony is being inundated- the water level will drop within the hour. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY On Jul 13, 2015, at 1:37 PM, Andrew Baksh wrote: > Joshua et al, > > Do not waste your time calling the refuge, I posted the contact information > f

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

2015-07-13 Thread Mike
Someone should report that a cat colony is being inundated- the water level will drop within the hour. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY On Jul 13, 2015, at 1:37 PM, Andrew Baksh birdingd...@gmail.com wrote: Joshua et al, Do not waste your time calling the refuge, I posted the contact

[nysbirds-l] White-faced Ibis at Captree Island

2015-06-25 Thread Mike Mulqueen
Currently viewing the White-faced Ibis at Captree Island. Feeding alone just north of road in the first pond. -Mike Mulqueen -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] White-faced Ibis at Captree Island

2015-06-25 Thread Mike Mulqueen
Currently viewing the White-faced Ibis at Captree Island. Feeding alone just north of road in the first pond. -Mike Mulqueen -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [nysbirds-l] Great Shearwater- Shinnecock

2015-06-21 Thread Mike
dark shearwater, presumably a Sooty. No other interesting seabirds or terns. I was surprised to see 12 Glossy Ibis feeding with the grackles on the sod field along rte 51. This was a new behavior for me. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI NY Sent from my iPhone On Jun 21, 2015, at 9:10 PM, Steve Walter

Re: [nysbirds-l] Great Shearwater- Shinnecock

2015-06-21 Thread Mike
dark shearwater, presumably a Sooty. No other interesting seabirds or terns. I was surprised to see 12 Glossy Ibis feeding with the grackles on the sod field along rte 51. This was a new behavior for me. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI NY Sent from my iPhone On Jun 21, 2015, at 9:10 PM, Steve Walter

[nysbirds-l] Breezy Point - Manx Shearwater 6/14/15

2015-06-14 Thread Mike Shanley
for an additional hour or so, the bird did not return. Despite a good number of  1st and 2nd Summer Common Terns, we didn't encounter any other terns of interest.  -Mike Shanley  Staten Island, NY  -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Breezy Point - Manx Shearwater 6/14/15

2015-06-14 Thread Mike Shanley
for an additional hour or so, the bird did not return. Despite a good number of  1st and 2nd Summer Common Terns, we didn't encounter any other terns of interest.  -Mike Shanley  Staten Island, NY  -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Black-necked Stilt Yes

2015-06-07 Thread Mike
The Black- necked Stilt continues in the marsh west of the Shirley Marina, Suffolk Co Mike Cooper Ridge. NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Black-necked Stilt Yes

2015-06-07 Thread Mike
The Black- necked Stilt continues in the marsh west of the Shirley Marina, Suffolk Co Mike Cooper Ridge. NY 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] any sightings of the Franklins Gull today?

2015-05-31 Thread Mike
Not as of 1130a. -Mike Shanley -- 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

Re: [nysbirds-l] any sightings of the Franklins Gull today?

2015-05-31 Thread Mike
Not as of 1130a. -Mike Shanley -- 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

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