[nysbirds-l] Black-throated Gray Warbler- central park

Right now near ramble shed. Sent from my phone. Jim Osterlund james...@optonline.net wrote: If I understand Ken correctly; 40.590435,-73.560376 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Fwd: Re: [nysbirds-l] Black-throated Gray Warbler- central park

Original Message Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Black-throated Gray Warbler- central park From: Peter Scully peterandrewscull...@yahoo.com To: Andrew Farnsworth andrew.farnswo...@gmail.com CC: Heading home now. Bird continues across from shed in enclosed weedy patch just north

[nysbirds-l] BT Gray Location, slight correction

/maps/ms?msid=205421602171928712383.0004b26bd3de3db626b74msa=0ll=40.778378,-73.967436spn=0.001249,0.002122 Cheers, Peter --- On Wed, 11/23/11, Peter Scully peterandrewscull...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Peter Scully peterandrewscull...@yahoo.com Subject: Fwd: Re: [nysbirds-l] Black-throated Gray Warbler

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon - Setauket

Currently in Scott's cove, Setauket Harbor. Andrew Baksh birdingd...@gmail.com wrote: Late this afternoon, I received a call from Erik Miller about a mystery Oriole like looking bird that was found by Mary Normandia at Gerry Pond Park in Roslyn NY. I got out to the area and took some

[nysbirds-l] Old Field Point, Setauket - RNGR, RTLO flight, et al.

: Northern Gannet 15 Bonaparte's Gull 65 A cropped photo of the Eurasian Wigeon in Setauket Harbor is here. -Peter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] NYC Selasphorus photos

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

[nysbirds-l] BAGO (Eastport) at D. Rogers Waypoint 1/9 sunset

RE: Derek Rogers report earlier this evening. The goose, among the CAGO flock, had been foraging a fall-planted grass, appeared to be a type of sod or a rye cover crop whichever is the farm owner's practice. This grass can be identified. No leg bands. Flock left Lake same time yesterday

[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose - Eastport

The Barnacle Goose is present now. Was initially difficult to locate because it was deep in the northwest cove. Also, Black-crowned NH present in trees along shore. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End, et al., Iceland Gull, Red-shouldered Hawk

at the Coastguard Station, and an immature RED-SHOULDERED HAWK along the Belt (Southern) Parkway just west of Francis Lewis Blvd. Cheers, Peter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Orange Crowned Warbler, E. Quogue, LI

observed W. Snipe today were estuarine with fluctuating fresh/brackish water velocity and elevation. In addition to the Warbler, there were Red-winged Blackbirds and Brown Headed Cowbirds eating the mixed seed at the Refuge feeders. Peter PrioloCenter Moriches

[nysbirds-l] Orange Crowned Warb. Quogue, LI

observed W. Snipe today were estuarine with fluctuating fresh/brackish water velocity and elevation. In addition to the Warbler, there were Red-winged Blackbirds and Brown Headed Cowbirds eating the mixed seed at the Refuge feeders. Peter Priolo Center Moriches

[nysbirds-l] Fowl at Wildwood Lake, Long Island

) this past season, female. There were 12 other banded geese in the flock foraging grass in front of the Riverhead County Center. I was only able to read in full one band, but I noticed some geese had bands that seemed more weathered and had different font on the bands. Peter PrioloCenter

[nysbirds-l] ethics, photographers, knee-jerks, op-eds

of that species, have on that species population in the long run? I'm not sure. It obviously affects birders. Peter PrioloCenter Moriches -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] AMNH RUHU-Retrice Molt (NYC)

The Rufous Hummingbird at the AMNH has dropped the majority of its retrices, including both R1s.  The perched bird offers excellent views of the R2s, whether the tail is spread or not.  An interesting look:  www.flickr.com/photos/scullybirds/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

Re: [nysbirds-l] AMNH RUHU-Retrix* Molt (NYC)

Actually, looks like the RUHU dropped R1, R2, and R5 on the left side, leaving R3 and R4.  R2 is gone, contrary to the observation made in my previous post.  -Peter --- On Tue, 2/7/12, Peter Scully peterandrewscull...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Peter Scully peterandrewscull...@yahoo.com Subject

Re: [nysbirds-l] Greater White-fronted Goose at Hook Pond, East Hampton

Bruce Horwith bruce.horw...@gmail.com wrote: There was a Greater White-fronted Goose among the ~500 Canadas at Hook Pond yesterday. Bruce Horwith -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] 1st Killdeer of 2012 (for me in Suffolk)

viewed from the County Parks parking lot. Among them were 3 harbor seals and one surfaced with a flounder that filled its grin. Peter PrioloMoriches -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Banded Ring-billed Gull, Long Island

with an aluminum USFWS aluminum band on left leg. Peter PrioloCenter Moriches -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Golden Eagle-Albany County

, and Ring-necked Duck. At Vosburgh Marsh in Greene County, the ducks continued to be great. I couldn't count all the pintail there,but there was well over 50! We also found Green-winged Teal and Wood Ducks. Peter Schoenberger, Woodstock -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Montauk and nearby

Beach, Sag Harbor:A friend said he saw a Piping Plover this morning. Peter PrioloCenter Moriches -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Bald Eagle- Smithtown

An immature BALD EAGLE was soaring north over Rt. 347 at Mount Pleasant Rd at 6:00 pm. Derek Rogers drogers0...@gmail.com wrote: In the spirit of the 2012 Spring migration I thought id share that I had a lone BLACK WHITE WARBLER along the edge of Franklin Pond at around noon. I pulled in real

[nysbirds-l] Blydenburgh (Suffolk County) - Rusty Blackbirds, Warblers

A nice mix of birds along the trail/boardwalk south of Stump Pond at Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown this morning included:   Rusty Blackbird - 6 Palm Warbler - 3 Pine Warbler - 7+ YR Warbler - 12+   -Peter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Glossy Ibis, Center Moriches

Flying V of 15 Glossy Ibis flew over my residence on the 16th at dusk. Peter Priolo Center Moriches -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Common Raven - Smithtown, Suffolk County

Just had a COMMON RAVEN fly directly overhead at Blydenburgh County Park. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Northern Pintail Forge River

On Friday, I observed 1 pair of Northern Pintail, 3 pair of Green-winged Teal, 1 Greater Yellowlegs, a pair of Wood Duck, and a pair of Osprey on a natural nest at the outflow of the twin ponds S of Montauk Hwy and Barnes Rd at 4:45pm. Peter Priolo Center Moriches

[nysbirds-l] Magnificent Frigatebird: Montauk Pt

Fortuitous late start: Just observed an adult male Mag Frigatebird from the Point. It was attracted to a feeding flock of gulls and gannets well off the Point; then slowly headed west along the north side of the Point. The right side of its tail is damaged. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Blue-winged Teals

One pair foraging with Green-winged Teals at pond outflow under Montauk Hwy and Barnes Rd, Moriches. Peter C Moriches -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Montauk: 5/4-

Of note at Point: White-crowned Sparrow-3 Indigo Bunting-26 Baltimore Oriole-20+ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] PILEATED WOODPECKER IN THE BRONX

Woodpeckers wander. Young birds looking for mates? Knowing all this is the advantage (the only advantage) of out-living most of my contemporaries. Nice find. I been looking for one for appear in Central Park for many years. Peter Post NYC On May 5, 2012, at 4:55 PM, Debbie Becker wrote

[nysbirds-l] Montauk: May 11

Highlights: Broad-winged Hawk-2 Vesper Sparrow-1 White-crowned Sparrow-2 Blue Grosbeak-1 Indigo Bunting-7 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] White-faced Ibis continues

The ibis at the Grace Estate in East Hampton was there along with a Glossy as of 8:45am. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses and Jones Beach State Parks

. Unfortunately, I was unable to salvage them for the AMNH (sorry Paul). However, I did deposit the first records of this species for Delaware in the AMNH many years ago. Peter Post New York City pwp...@nyc.rr.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Nickerson Beach

I spent 6 1/2 hours today, May 9th, at Nickerson Beach, Nassau Co. Highlights included: Arctic Tern 1 (possibly 2) first summer Gull Billed Tern 1 adult Roseate Tern 1 (possibly 2) adults Surf Scoter 1 adult male I took photos of all the above mentioned species. Peter Post New York City pwp

Re: [nysbirds-l] Nickerson Beach

Dave: Off course, it should have been June 9th. It was a long tiring day. Thanks for picking this up. I should always save everything I write as a draft :-). But, I wanted to get it out there right away. Peter On Jun 9, 2012, at 11:18 PM, Peter Post wrote: I spent 6 1/2 hours today

Re: [nysbirds-l] miss kites

I was up on Saturday, June 23.  Visitor Center staff indicated that they had not seen the Kites in about four days.      --- On Mon, 6/25/12, Spsdmd sps...@aol.com wrote: From: Spsdmd sps...@aol.com Subject: [nysbirds-l] miss kites To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu Date: Monday, June 25, 2012, 10:13

[nysbirds-l] RFI: Riverhead Unusual Sandpiper

Can anyone provide a little more information on this bird?  Description of the odd bill shape?   Grass-piper habitat seems an odd fit for Spoon-billed, no? Thanks!   Peter   --- On Thu, 9/6/12, Aaron Virgin eastendbir...@gmail.com wrote: From: Aaron Virgin eastendbir...@gmail.com Subject: Re

Re: [nysbirds-l] New Migrants in Babylon NY this AM

There were several birds around Southards Pond Park, Babylon (close to Tim) this morning which appeared to be 'new in'. The most obvious arrivals were Thrushes (56), Robins (36), Golden-crowned Kinglets (23), Goldfinch (19) and Pine Siskin (30).  Goldfinches and Siskins were moving west through

[nysbirds-l] Hurricane Sandy and potential seabirds

Hi all, I am quite new to the area, having just moved to Babylon, Long Island with my girlfriend (from England). I was wondering if someone could share some experience with regards to storms such Sandy and their potential to produce seabirds in this area. Specifically, where are the best

[nysbirds-l] Hudson River Storm Birds

County. A number of Forster's Terns. A group of 3 unidentified Jaegers (spotted by Andrew Farnsworth) believed to be a Pomarine and 2 Parasitics. Not seen by me: A Herring Gull capturing a Leach's Petrel and flying off with it. Peter Post New York City pwp...@nyc.rr.com -- NYSbirds-L List

Re: [nysbirds-l] West Pond Trail at JBWR in Queens severely damaged from Hurricane Sandy...

. It hasn't been fresh, as evidenced by the growth of cattails and the breeding of numbers of Least Bitterns, gallinules, coots, Pied-billed Grebes, Ruddy Ducks, etc., since at least the 1960's. Peter Peter Post New York City pwp...@nyc.rr.com On Oct 31, 2012, at 12:50 PM, Andrew Baksh

[nysbirds-l] Forster's Terns Great South Bay, Long Island

Observed two Forster's Terns standing/resting on a large floating piece of bulkhead that was adrift ~1 mile offshore of Blue Point on the Great South Bay this afternoon. They were wearing their masks for Halloween. Peter Priolo Center Moriches -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Gannets on the Hudson River

Terns. If you go a scope is helpful. Dress warm. There is a biting wind and it is bitter cold. Peter Peter Post New York City pwp...@nyc.rr.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Interesting cross-post from MASSBIRD

From Marhall Illif re: recent passerine influx and Lapwing potential.  Recent reports from Alley Pond (Tennessee, BT-Blue, Parula, Redstart, Virginia's) Kissena (Blue Grosbeak, Nashville) may bear this out.   http://birding.aba.org/message.php?mesid=270917MLID=MASSMLNM=Massachusetts   -Peter

[nysbirds-l] Brown Pelican - Gilgo Beach (Babylon, Suffolk County)

Although not chaseable (with apologies to Anthony Collerton), I just received a report of a BROWN PELICAN by someone surveying the damage at Gilgo Beach.  Ocean Parkway remains closed.  -Peter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Swan count Carmans River

67 Mute Swans this morning north of Sunrise highway. Unbelievable. Peter Priolo Center Moriches -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Lapwing: YES: Tuesday

As of 3:10pm on 13 Nov, the pair of Lapwings remain. Currently, in the Deep Hollow south pasture. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Wild Barnacle Goose chase at Inwood Park by visiting Oregon Birder

Begin forwarded message: From: Greg Baker gregbaker.bir...@gmail.com Date: November 15, 2012 9:46:49 AM EST To: pwp...@nyc.rr.com Subject: Wild Barnacle Goose chase at Inwood Park by visiting Oregon Birder Peter, Would you please post this Barnacle Goose appeal to the listserv

[nysbirds-l] N. Lapwings at Montauk. Yes/No

We're planning a trip to Montauk tomorrow and wonder if the Lapwings were seen today? Thanks. Peter Peter Post pwp...@nyc.rr.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Virginia's: YES: Friday

Happy to report, I observed the Virginias at 9:30am. I first found it at the base of the south facing slope towards 76th Ave. in the area known as Nutmeg Meadow. The bird worked it was up the slope parallel to the trail (trail starts at metal posts), went into the kettle, but then went back

[nysbirds-l] Montauk-Lapwings-NO

I searched for the birds late this afternoon in both pastures, Montauk Airport, and Rita's Horse Farm. No luck. If people are out here searching tomorrow, it may be worth searching all of the fields between East Hampton and Mecox Bay south of Rte 27. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Montauk 11/16/12

: all 3 Scoter species, Long-tailed Ducks, Common Eiders, Gannets and both loons. NO grebes, Red-breasted Mergansers or alcids. We didn't see a single raptor the entire day. Peter Peter Post New York City pwp...@nyc.rr.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Red Crossbill recordings

Begin forwarded message: From: Matthew A. Young m...@cornell.edu Date: November 17, 2012 8:11:38 AM EST To: pwp...@nyc.rr.com pwp...@nyc.rr.com Subject: Red Crossbill recordings Hi Peter, Hope all is well! Would you mind posting this to NYSbirds for me. Apparently I'm no longer subscribed

[nysbirds-l] Red Crossbills, West Babylon

Around 10 Red Crossbills flew south west over West Babylon High School at 10:40 this morning. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES:

[nysbirds-l] White-winged Crossbills, Hampton Bays

but respectful viewing point. Peter Priolo Center Moriches -- 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

[nysbirds-l] American Pipits, Manorville

At 2:30 there were ~60 American Pipits foraging the sod field right near the Star Gazer red male deer monument on Rt 111. Good views from the shoulder of 111 northbound. Peter Priolo Center Moriches -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Monk Parakeets in Westchester Co.?

A friend, who will be visiting from Alaska and who is not a subscriber to this list, asked me to inquire if anyone knows of any reliable locations for Monk Parakeet in Westchester County. Thanks. Peter Post New York City pwp...@nyc.rr.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Alley Pond: Virginia's Warbler, WW Crossbills

CROSSBILLS were eating grit from the base of a storm-toppled tree north of the ball fields. Four RUSTY BLACKBIRDS were in the pond north of the fields. Cheers, Peter http://www.flickr.com/photos/scullybirds/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Smith Point County Park, etc.

continues on Mill pond in Sayville. At 7:00 am there was a BARRED OWL perched on a Lamp Pole near exit 18 (Queens Co.) on the LIE. This appears to be a good years for this species with up to three individuals in one day in Central Park. Peter Peter Post New York City pwp...@nyc.rr.com

[nysbirds-l] Pacific Loon: Moriches: YES

The previously reported Pacific Loon continues in the bay off the shore of East Moriches. Late this afternoon we, Tom Moran and I, observed the bird actively feeding along the bay's north shore. Best viewing was from the end of Evergreen Ave, but if we could have teleported to the end of

Re: [nysbirds-l] Virginia's Warbler @ Alley Pond Park Queens County (YES) reported by another birder....

Hi, I am thinking of trying for the Virginia's Warbler on Wednesday (5th December), this will be my first opportunity since it was found to get there. If anyone else is thinking of trying that day, send me an email as it seems like team work may be the best option. All the best, Pete --

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon, Blydenburgh Co. Pk. (Suffolk County)

There was an eclipse-plumaged drake EURASIAN WIGEON on Stump Pond at Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown this afternoon. Apparently a good year for this species.    Four RUSTY BLACKBIRDS were also foraging along the shoreline.     -Peter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Snow Geese, Jamesport

5 Snow Geese with 200+ Canada Geese at 2:15pm. Sound ave in Jamesport, south side, across from Landscape Adventure in rye grass behind grey barn. Blue phase. Scope needed. Peter Priolo, Julia Hryvniak, Center Moriches -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Collared Goose Report

me how agricultural land is very important for migratory birds. Also thanks to Robert W. who reported the same individual days apart on Long Island. Peter Priolo Center Moriches -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Canada Goose Collar Report Correction

Please accept my amendment to my post earlier today: the Canada Goose was collared in Greenland, not Denmark. The researchers are from Denmark. Peter Priolo Center Moriches -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Blue Geese Baiting Hollow

with orange ribbon near an old barn. East of poultry farm and where Mountain Bluebird was last year. Peter Priolo Center Moriches -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Snow Goose, East Marion

A single Snow Goose with only 20 Canadas in Dam Pond on Main Rd if anyone is commuting to Orient Point by sundown. Peter Priolo Center Moriches -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Black-headed Gull - Montauk Lake Inlet

On my second attempt today, the continuing 1st-winter Black-headed Gull flew out of the inlet with a Bonaparte's Gull then west along the beach and out of view. Also of note were 2 Great Cormorant and a Horned Grebe. Pete -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Iceland Gull - Old Field Point, Setauket (Suffolk)

A first-winter ICELAND GULL flew past Old Field Point in Setauket this morning. 4 Razorbills. A very good couple of days at this location on central Suffolk's North Shore. -Peter Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Snow Bunting, Riverhead, Suffolk

About 30 with about 90 Horned Lark. Doctors Path and Reeves Ave fields. Light snow on ground. Farming is good for birds too. Peter Priolo Center Moriches -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Blue morph Snow Geese, Riverhead, Suffolk

6 among 300 Canada on Reeves ave across from highland club apartments. Peter Priolo Center Moriches -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] South Fork LI, 1/1/13

Grebe Common Loon, Red-throated Loon, and Common Eider Lake Inlet 1 King Cormorant 1 Horned Grebe Peter Priolo Center Moriches -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Cormorant amendment to earlier post

I must apologize that I posted a King Cormorant in Montauk, the bird was Great Cormorant. Peter Priolo Center Moriches -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Barriow's Goldeneye-Montauk

I observed a pair of Barrow's Goldeneye at the southern end of Lake Montauk. They were with a flock of American Goldeneye. They are visible from the end of South Lake Drive off of Rte 27. Additionally, I saw the immature Black-headed Gull that has frequented Lake Montauk for the last few weeks

[nysbirds-l] Greater White-Fronted Goose, Yaphank, Long Island

Canada Geese. Beautiful bird out of the water! Peter Priolo Center Moriches -- 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

Re: [nysbirds-l] Possible Thayers Gull Jones Beach WE2 1-8-13

This looks like a Iceland Gull to me. Thayer's should be a darker gray and usually with a dark iris. Does the observer have any notes on the color of the orbital ring and primary pattern? Peter Post New York City pwp...@nyc.rr.com On Jan 8, 2013, at 6:32 PM, Arie Gilbert wrote: Here

[nysbirds-l] Western Grebe: Montauk Village

Thank you to Steve!! The previously reported Western Grebe remains in the ocean directly south of Kirk Park in the village of Montauk. The bird is currently drifting east about 300 ft off the beach. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Iceland Gull - Blydenburgh Co. Pk. (Suffolk)

the vantage point at the boat rental docks.    Good birding,   Peter -- 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

Re: [nysbirds-l] Iceland Gull - Blydenburgh Co. Pk. (Suffolk)

*farther   Wish I could blame that on autocorrect.   -P --- On Wed, 1/9/13, Peter Scully peterandrewscull...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Peter Scully peterandrewscull...@yahoo.com Subject: [nysbirds-l] Iceland Gull - Blydenburgh Co. Pk. (Suffolk) To: NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu Date: Wednesday, January

[nysbirds-l] Western Grebe update

The bird has moved well east of its original location. It is now among a flock of Horned Gs off of the beach access at the intersection of South Emerson Avenue and South Essex Street in Montauk. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Trumpeter, Yaphank, Suffolk co

The lone individual of the disturbed pair is currently in the pond in Yaphank sitting on ice. It's neck near head is fairly rusty/buffy as if steeped like tea perhaps from tannic water. Peter Priolo Ctr. Moriches. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] White-fronts, Cackling Geese - Blydenburgh County Park (Suffolk)

, the latter of which have been on the pond in the morning regularly since last week.  A gull roost has also been steadily building since this second freeze-up, but nothing unexpected today.   -Peter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [nysbirds-l] C.P. Reservoir Iceland Gull

Still present at 1:10 pm. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 29, 2013, at 9:01 AM, Anders Peltomaa anders.pelto...@gmail.com wrote: Hello all, The Iceland Gull Nadir found yesterday on the Reservoir is still present. When I arrived Bob Washburn had found it, but didn't have it in the scope any

[nysbirds-l] Blydenburgh Geese - incl. injured Snow Goose (Suffolk)

road through the park at around noon.  I contacted rehabbers, but the goose was back on the ice at 5:00, so looks like attempts to help the bird were unsuccessful. Photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scullybirds/ -Peter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] TUFTED DUCK @ Blydenburgh (Suffolk)

An adult drake TUFTED DUCK is on Stump Pond at Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown. Associating with L. Scaup RN Ducks 300 yards north of the boat rental docks. -Peter Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Trumpeter Yaphank

I am currently observing, and trying to communicate the sad news, to the widowed swan on the Yaphank lake. Peter Priolo Ctr. Moriches -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] W. Snipe and Bobwhite, Moriches

the scope along the exposed benthic shoreline for more shore birds and was shocked to see a single Bobwhite foraging something and drinking from a freshwater tributary! I have never seen this behavior and thought I would share it. Peter Priolo Ctr. Moriches -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

Re: [nysbirds-l] Iceland Gull on Central Park Lake

Thanks to Ardith Bondi for posting this for me. As a result a number of birders come to see the bird. It was present all afternoon and is extremely tame, coming to bread, within five feet of the observer. Peter Peter Post New York City pwp...@nyc.rr.com On Feb 10, 2013, at 2:11 PM

[nysbirds-l] Ross's Goose Riverhead (Suffolk)

and Shoveler. Peter Priolo Ctr Moriches -- 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] Crossbill question

See: Groth J.G. 1992. Further Information on the Genetics of Bill Crossing in Crossbills. Auk 109 (2): 385-389. which can be found at: http://sora.unm.edu/sites/default/files/journals/auk/v109n02/p0383- p0385.pdf Peter Post New York City pwp...@nyc.rr.com On Feb 21, 2013, at 9:19 AM, greg

[nysbirds-l] Golden Eagle - Pawling

posted at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/scullybirds/ Regards, Peter -- 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

Re: [nysbirds-l] Long Isalnd Gyrfalcon

Hey All, What's the deal with this bird?  I have only seen third hand reports.  There are as many reports on the New Jersey listserv as there are here (unless I missed something).  Anyone have details? Good birding, Peter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck @ Blydenburgh-Yes

The drake Tufted Duck continues at the north end of Stump Pond at Blydenburgh (Suffolk). Best access from trail at NW corner of dog run parking lot. -Peter Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] Long Island: Nassau/Suffolk Tufted Duck(s) coming full circle?

will post some photographs later on this evening (which do not show the smudging).  I think Sam Stuart managed some good photos of this bird earlier in the month that might be helpful.   Regards,   Peter   --- On Mon, 2/25/13, Angus Wilson oceanwander...@gmail.com wrote: From: Angus Wilson oceanwander

[nysbirds-l] Gilgo Gyr - Yes

boat and obtained excellent photos of the bird perched on the osprey tower. -Peter Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Ross's and White-fronted Goose, Aquebogue

that are not black. Peter Priolo Ctr Moriches, LI -- 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

Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Ross's and White-fronted Goose, Aquebogue

Does anyone else have a problem with calling a large flock of geese a herd? Cc List Manager Begin forwarded message: From: redk...@optonline.net Date: March 6, 2013, 1:07:03 PM EST To: Peter Priolo peterpri...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Ross's and White-fronted Goose, Aquebogue

[nysbirds-l] Montauk Point and route

gull species like Bonaparte's. There were a good dozen of them. Peter and Julia, Ctr Moriches -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1

[nysbirds-l] Extralimital: FIELDFARE, Carlisle, Mass.

See link below for details.  Last seen at 6:00 tonight. http://birding.aba.org/message.php?mesid=376451MLID=MASSMLNM=Massachusetts -Peter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [nysbirds-l] Turkey Vultures

quickly flew away. The wooden fence made it impossible to get a photo. Peter On Mon, Mar 18, 2013 at 7:23 PM, Susan Herbst susie...@optonline.netwrote: EIGHT turkey vultures swooping around in the snow flurries above the PC Richard store on Northern Blvd, (just west of Glen Cove Rd.) Greenvale

[nysbirds-l] Raven Molt and a few other birds at Greenwood Cemetery..

Woodcock that did not want it's picture taken. 5 Eastern Phoebes Did not find the Meadowlark. Peter Colen Greenwood Cemetery Brooklyn NY -- petercolenphotography.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

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