[nysbirds-l] Adult Northern Goshawk, Kissena Park, Queens

On the western park of the hill overlooking the lake. Wishing you good birds Peter Sent from who knows where -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Adult Northern Goshawk, Kissena Park, Queens

On the western park of the hill overlooking the lake. Wishing you good birds Peter Sent from who knows where -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

Re: Re: [nysbirds-l] Diurnal Migration on This Morning's Radar

Looking at the loop from last night, the reflectivities just about petered out at 6 AM, but then picked up again. That would seem to favor diurnal migration rather than a continuation of that from overnight. Peter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

Re: Re: [nysbirds-l] Diurnal Migration on This Morning's Radar

Looking at the loop from last night, the reflectivities just about petered out at 6 AM, but then picked up again. That would seem to favor diurnal migration rather than a continuation of that from overnight. Peter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Dark downy

Today I saw a woodpecker at my backyard suet feeder for the second time in the past few weeks. It appears to be a downy woodpecker but with very dark coloring on the face and underside. I know that Pacific downies can be somewhat buffy in these areas, but none of the photos I have seen are

[nysbirds-l] Dark downy

Today I saw a woodpecker at my backyard suet feeder for the second time in the past few weeks. It appears to be a downy woodpecker but with very dark coloring on the face and underside. I know that Pacific downies can be somewhat buffy in these areas, but none of the photos I have seen are

[nysbirds-l] Kissena photo

Looks like this state list and Yahoo mail have issues communicating Flicker addresses, so I’ll try again with this photo of the diving orange crowned. https://flic.kr/p/2dn2L4f -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Kissena photo

Looks like this state list and Yahoo mail have issues communicating Flicker addresses, so I’ll try again with this photo of the diving orange crowned. https://flic.kr/p/2dn2L4f -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Kissena Park, Queens Orange Crowneds, Nashville, and Lincoln

Jeff Ritter and I birded Kissena this cold but sunny morning to scope it out for next week's Queens CBC.  It was relatively quiet but we saw some nice birds.  At Kissena proper we started by flushing a couple of great horned owls at an undisclosed location. We  found a winter wren kip, kipping

[nysbirds-l] Kissena Park, Queens Orange Crowneds, Nashville, and Lincoln

Jeff Ritter and I birded Kissena this cold but sunny morning to scope it out for next week's Queens CBC.  It was relatively quiet but we saw some nice birds.  At Kissena proper we started by flushing a couple of great horned owls at an undisclosed location. We  found a winter wren kip, kipping

[nysbirds-l] Doodletown Road, Bear Mountain

Today I made my annual pilgimmage to Doodletown Road.  By the time I had climbed up Gray’s hill I had most of my target birds, with singing ceruleans, yellow-throated vireos, indigo buntings, a yellow billed cuckoo, a singing Louisiana waterthrush,  a blue winged warbler, a worm-eating warbler,

[nysbirds-l] Doodletown Road, Bear Mountain

Today I made my annual pilgimmage to Doodletown Road.  By the time I had climbed up Gray’s hill I had most of my target birds, with singing ceruleans, yellow-throated vireos, indigo buntings, a yellow billed cuckoo, a singing Louisiana waterthrush,  a blue winged warbler, a worm-eating warbler,

Re: [nysbirds-l] Interesting radar observation

I don’t have an explanation for it. The activity over water near the shoreline most likely indicates shorebird migration and would not explain high density of songbirds birds over our parks. If you look at the landing density on both mornings of your maps, it concentrates fairly symmetrically

Re: [nysbirds-l] Interesting radar observation

I don’t have an explanation for it. The activity over water near the shoreline most likely indicates shorebird migration and would not explain high density of songbirds birds over our parks. If you look at the landing density on both mornings of your maps, it concentrates fairly symmetrically

[nysbirds-l] Radar musings

Being resubmitted as it did not appear in 30 minutes. Gus makes an excellent point that you can sometimes get valuable information on landing radar that you would not have predicted when making a report the night before (see Stephane Perrault's report from Hempstead Lake yesterday).  But I

[nysbirds-l] Radar musings

Being resubmitted as it did not appear in 30 minutes. Gus makes an excellent point that you can sometimes get valuable information on landing radar that you would not have predicted when making a report the night before (see Stephane Perrault's report from Hempstead Lake yesterday).  But I

Re: [nysbirds-l] Radar musings

Gus makes an excellent point that you can sometimes get valuable information on landing radar that you would not have predicted when making a report the night before (see Stephane Perrault's report from Hempstead Lake yesterday).  But I have still found significant discrepancies.  I can't tell

Re: [nysbirds-l] Radar musings

Gus makes an excellent point that you can sometimes get valuable information on landing radar that you would not have predicted when making a report the night before (see Stephane Perrault's report from Hempstead Lake yesterday).  But I have still found significant discrepancies.  I can't tell

[nysbirds-l] Radar musings

The radar pattern tonight is similar to what it was last night.  High reflectivity and high velocity in a NW direction.  Does this mean tomorrow will be birdy or quiet? I can’t say for sure but I’d like to share some thoughts about it.   Steve brings up the issue of promising radar reports

[nysbirds-l] Radar musings

The radar pattern tonight is similar to what it was last night.  High reflectivity and high velocity in a NW direction.  Does this mean tomorrow will be birdy or quiet? I can’t say for sure but I’d like to share some thoughts about it.   Steve brings up the issue of promising radar reports

[nysbirds-l] Metro NYC radar

For the second night in a row, despite unfavorable winds, there is moderately high reflectivity on radar, indicating a fairly good density of migrating birds. But while yesterday things petered out (no pun intended) in NJ, tonight it looks like they will be reaching the NYC metro area. Though

[nysbirds-l] Metro NYC radar

For the second night in a row, despite unfavorable winds, there is moderately high reflectivity on radar, indicating a fairly good density of migrating birds. But while yesterday things petered out (no pun intended) in NJ, tonight it looks like they will be reaching the NYC metro area. Though

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake State Park

Arriving at Hempstead Lake in late morning seemed to have been the right time, as there was a moderate break from the rain. It was surprisingly birdy around Schodack pond with lots of yellow rumps, good numbers of palm and pine warblers, rublets, gnatcatchers and both waterthrushes, which at

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake State Park

Arriving at Hempstead Lake in late morning seemed to have been the right time, as there was a moderate break from the rain. It was surprisingly birdy around Schodack pond with lots of yellow rumps, good numbers of palm and pine warblers, rublets, gnatcatchers and both waterthrushes, which at

[nysbirds-l] Summer tanager Hempstead lake

Presumably continuing bird. Adult male flitting around SE Schodack pond. Fairly birds here. Good birding Peter Sent from who knows where -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Summer tanager Hempstead lake

Presumably continuing bird. Adult male flitting around SE Schodack pond. Fairly birds here. Good birding Peter Sent from who knows where -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Restoration Pond Douglaston

In another sighting by Eric Miller yesterday multiple pines, including the pale billed one, and the snipe were relocated along with an orange crowned warbler. But has anyone sighted Eric Miller? Good spring birding, Peter -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Restoration Pond Douglaston

In another sighting by Eric Miller yesterday multiple pines, including the pale billed one, and the snipe were relocated along with an orange crowned warbler. But has anyone sighted Eric Miller? Good spring birding, Peter -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Restoration pond warbler

As we are in a slowdown waiting for migration to pick up I thought it may be a good time to start thinking about warblers. I had an interesting one on Sunday at the Restoration pond in Alley Pond park. It was most likely a dull first year pine warbler, but was interesting in that it had a

[nysbirds-l] Restoration pond warbler

As we are in a slowdown waiting for migration to pick up I thought it may be a good time to start thinking about warblers. I had an interesting one on Sunday at the Restoration pond in Alley Pond park. It was most likely a dull first year pine warbler, but was interesting in that it had a

[nysbirds-l] radar

The storm on radar last night headed north and never quite reached the metro area, and landing densities this AM were on the weak side.  There still may be a few new birds, though more in western sites over NJ than here. Good early spring birding, Peter -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] radar

The storm on radar last night headed north and never quite reached the metro area, and landing densities this AM were on the weak side.  There still may be a few new birds, though more in western sites over NJ than here. Good early spring birding, Peter -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] radar

The storm on radar last night headed north and never quite reached the metro area, and landing densities this AM were on the weak side. There still may be a few new birds, though more in western sites over NJ than here. Good early spring birding, Peter -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] radar

The storm on radar last night headed north and never quite reached the metro area, and landing densities this AM were on the weak side. There still may be a few new birds, though more in western sites over NJ than here. Good early spring birding, Peter -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] radar

For the first night this year there is movement on radar in the NY metro area, and with a surprisingly moderate level of reflectivity. The velocity image shows movement at a rapid clip of perhaps 50-60 knots in a northwest direction. And while this might ordinarily favor flyover, there is a

[nysbirds-l] radar

For the first night this year there is movement on radar in the NY metro area, and with a surprisingly moderate level of reflectivity. The velocity image shows movement at a rapid clip of perhaps 50-60 knots in a northwest direction. And while this might ordinarily favor flyover, there is a

[nysbirds-l] Immature King Eider continues at Point Lookout

There were plenty of birds at Point Lookout today including 28 purple sandpipers, 4 harlequin ducks and a continuing first winter male King Eider. The eider was off the second easternmost pile of rocks (just trying to keep safe on terminology). That guy sure could hold his breath because he

[nysbirds-l] Immature King Eider continues at Point Lookout

There were plenty of birds at Point Lookout today including 28 purple sandpipers, 4 harlequin ducks and a continuing first winter male King Eider. The eider was off the second easternmost pile of rocks (just trying to keep safe on terminology). That guy sure could hold his breath because he

[nysbirds-l] King Eider continues at Point Lookout

The male King Eider was present again today at Point Lookout near the second westernmost jetty. Though the temperatures were mild, the waters were pretty choppy, making spotting challenging at times. So I considered myself lucky to get some passable video of the bird. When reviewing my

[nysbirds-l] King Eider continues at Point Lookout

The male King Eider was present again today at Point Lookout near the second westernmost jetty. Though the temperatures were mild, the waters were pretty choppy, making spotting challenging at times. So I considered myself lucky to get some passable video of the bird. When reviewing my

[nysbirds-l] Western Tanager, Crocheron Park, Queens County

The Western Tanager found by Eric Miller yesterday ranged a bit today, from the willow at the pond to the shrubby area south and even to the vegetation on the north side of 35th avenue (where the Wilson’s was foraging). While not always easy to find, when present, she put on quite a show.

[nysbirds-l] Western Tanager, Crocheron Park, Queens County

The Western Tanager found by Eric Miller yesterday ranged a bit today, from the willow at the pond to the shrubby area south and even to the vegetation on the north side of 35th avenue (where the Wilson’s was foraging). While not always easy to find, when present, she put on quite a show.

[nysbirds-l] Western Tanager continues, Alley pond restoration area, Queens county

Seen adjacent to the marsh along the entrance trail, about 50 yards before it turns east and heads towards the artificial pond. Good birding Peter Sent from who knows where -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Western Tanager continues, Alley pond restoration area, Queens county

Seen adjacent to the marsh along the entrance trail, about 50 yards before it turns east and heads towards the artificial pond. Good birding Peter Sent from who knows where -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Western tanager, East Alley creek

Sorry to tempt people into jeopardizing family relationships on Thanksgiving, but I just happened upon the Western Tanager originally found by Eric Miller in East Alley Creek a couple weeks ago. It was seen along a tractor path west of the original sighting which takes its origin at two orange

[nysbirds-l] Western tanager, East Alley creek

Sorry to tempt people into jeopardizing family relationships on Thanksgiving, but I just happened upon the Western Tanager originally found by Eric Miller in East Alley Creek a couple weeks ago. It was seen along a tractor path west of the original sighting which takes its origin at two orange

[nysbirds-l] crake video

While I saw a lot of photos posted on ebirds, I didn’t see any video. So if anyone is interested, here is a video of the newest Long Island avian celebrity. Kudos to the Feustels for the discovery. https://vimeo.com/241949564 Wishing you good birds, Peter -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] crake video

While I saw a lot of photos posted on ebirds, I didn’t see any video. So if anyone is interested, here is a video of the newest Long Island avian celebrity. Kudos to the Feustels for the discovery. https://vimeo.com/241949564 Wishing you good birds, Peter -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Ammodrammus sparrow Turtle cove Pelham bay near metal bridge

White medial crown stripe Minimal chest striping. No grey in nape. Photo link https://flic.kr/p/ZQbYDu Possible Le Conte's ? Sent from who knows where -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Ammodrammus sparrow Turtle cove Pelham bay near metal bridge

White medial crown stripe Minimal chest striping. No grey in nape. Photo link https://flic.kr/p/ZQbYDu Possible Le Conte's ? Sent from who knows where -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

Re:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] Kissena Park Queens

I meant warbler Sent from who knows where > On Oct 21, 2017, at 12:57 PM, Peter Reisfeld drpi...@yahoo.com [ebirdsnyc] > <ebirdsnyc-nore...@yahoogroups.com> wrote: > > Good birds near velodrome. Vesper sparrow around ballfield 6 west of drone.. > Orange crowned sp

Re:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] Kissena Park Queens

I meant warbler Sent from who knows where > On Oct 21, 2017, at 12:57 PM, Peter Reisfeld drpi...@yahoo.com [ebirdsnyc] > wrote: > > Good birds near velodrome. Vesper sparrow around ballfield 6 west of drone.. > Orange crowned sparrow in orchard east of it. > > Go

[nysbirds-l] Kissena Park Queens

Good birds near velodrome. Vesper sparrow around ballfield 6 west of drone. Orange crowned sparrow in orchard east of it. Good birding Peter Sent from who knows where -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Kissena Park Queens

Good birds near velodrome. Vesper sparrow around ballfield 6 west of drone. Orange crowned sparrow in orchard east of it. Good birding Peter Sent from who knows where -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Connecticut warbler at Alley Pond Park

Off trail bordering the Grand Central Parkway where it meets the Cross Island Expressway. Found by (who else?) Eric Miller. Sent from who knows where -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Connecticut warbler at Alley Pond Park

Off trail bordering the Grand Central Parkway where it meets the Cross Island Expressway. Found by (who else?) Eric Miller. Sent from who knows where -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] nysbirds-l digest: May 26, 2017

That’s ridiculous. Mastodons don’t congregate in colonies. It’s obviously pseudomonas mendocina. Peter > On May 26, 2017, at 7:35 AM, Rick wrote: > > Pleistocene Mastodon? > > From: bounce-121561409-3714...@list.cornell.edu >

Re: [nysbirds-l] nysbirds-l digest: May 26, 2017

That’s ridiculous. Mastodons don’t congregate in colonies. It’s obviously pseudomonas mendocina. Peter > On May 26, 2017, at 7:35 AM, Rick wrote: > > Pleistocene Mastodon? > > From: bounce-121561409-3714...@list.cornell.edu > [mailto:bounce-121561409-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf

[nysbirds-l] Summer tanager Forest park

blockquote, div.yahoo_quoted { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left:1px #715FFA solid !important; padding-left:1ex !important; background-color:white !important; } ON Park Lane South at waterhole entrance along w Cape May and indigo bunting. Found by Mike Veder.  Sent from Yahoo Mail for

[nysbirds-l] Summer tanager Forest park

blockquote, div.yahoo_quoted { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left:1px #715FFA solid !important; padding-left:1ex !important; background-color:white !important; } ON Park Lane South at waterhole entrance along w Cape May and indigo bunting. Found by Mike Veder.  Sent from Yahoo Mail for

[nysbirds-l] prothonotary Strack pond Forest park

blockquote, div.yahoo_quoted { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left:1px #715FFA solid !important; padding-left:1ex !important; background-color:white !important; } Photo of a beauty. Thanks Corey and Ceasar. Prothonotary Strack pond  | | | | || | | | | |

[nysbirds-l] prothonotary Strack pond Forest park

blockquote, div.yahoo_quoted { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left:1px #715FFA solid !important; padding-left:1ex !important; background-color:white !important; } Photo of a beauty. Thanks Corey and Ceasar. Prothonotary Strack pond  | | | | || | | | | |

Re: [nysbirds-l] Hooded Warblers and the Slingshot

Great article (evidencing a ton of hard work) by Shai and Pat proposing a slingshot event to describe the migration of early 2005, and which showed the same pattern as our current April migration. There is corroborating evidence on radar to suggest a weather related boost for the most recent

Re: [nysbirds-l] Hooded Warblers and the Slingshot

Great article (evidencing a ton of hard work) by Shai and Pat proposing a slingshot event to describe the migration of early 2005, and which showed the same pattern as our current April migration. There is corroborating evidence on radar to suggest a weather related boost for the most recent

[nysbirds-l] Kentucky warbler. Alley pond park, Queens.

blockquote, div.yahoo_quoted { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left:1px #715FFA solid !important; padding-left:1ex !important; background-color:white !important; } Birding with Jeff Ritter and the Veltris north of Decadon pond.   Hooded and blue-winged found earlier by the Veltris in an

[nysbirds-l] Kentucky warbler. Alley pond park, Queens.

blockquote, div.yahoo_quoted { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left:1px #715FFA solid !important; padding-left:1ex !important; background-color:white !important; } Birding with Jeff Ritter and the Veltris north of Decadon pond.   Hooded and blue-winged found earlier by the Veltris in an

[nysbirds-l] Dueling Prothonotaries

The curse has been broken. After dipping on my last 8 attempts in 3 states, today I got not only one, but TWO prothonotary warblers! Many thanks to the wonderful birding community, to Gabriel Willow for finding the Marine Park bird, to Eric Miller for valiantly rescuing it from the clutches

[nysbirds-l] Dueling Prothonotaries

The curse has been broken. After dipping on my last 8 attempts in 3 states, today I got not only one, but TWO prothonotary warblers! Many thanks to the wonderful birding community, to Gabriel Willow for finding the Marine Park bird, to Eric Miller for valiantly rescuing it from the clutches

[nysbirds-l] Eared Grebe Oak Beach

Third time was a charm. This morning around 10 AM the eared grebe finally graciously cooperated by appearing relatively close to shore, and then by joining with his horned cousin for prolonged looks. Seen far west of the entrance approaching the Sore Thumb peninsula. Here’s a link to a

[nysbirds-l] Eared Grebe Oak Beach

Third time was a charm. This morning around 10 AM the eared grebe finally graciously cooperated by appearing relatively close to shore, and then by joining with his horned cousin for prolonged looks. Seen far west of the entrance approaching the Sore Thumb peninsula. Here’s a link to a

[nysbirds-l] Woodcocks in Massapequa

Timberdoodlemania is not just confined to New York City. Around 1PM today as I was searching (unsuccessfully) for the Northern Goshawk at the Massapequa Preserve I surprised 3 American woodcocks just west of the Pittsburgh Avenue lake. Also seen in the park were killdeer and an overwintering

[nysbirds-l] Woodcocks in Massapequa

Timberdoodlemania is not just confined to New York City. Around 1PM today as I was searching (unsuccessfully) for the Northern Goshawk at the Massapequa Preserve I surprised 3 American woodcocks just west of the Pittsburgh Avenue lake. Also seen in the park were killdeer and an overwintering

[nysbirds-l] Townsend Solitaire Southold

For the benefit of birding procrastinators everywhere the Townsend Solitaire was again present at about 8:05 on the cedar between 1725 and 1625 North Sea Drive in Southold. He then erratically flew into various bare deciduous trees south of the road. Dull video on ebird checklist for couch

[nysbirds-l] Townsend Solitaire Southold

For the benefit of birding procrastinators everywhere the Townsend Solitaire was again present at about 8:05 on the cedar between 1725 and 1625 North Sea Drive in Southold. He then erratically flew into various bare deciduous trees south of the road. Dull video on ebird checklist for couch

[nysbirds-l] Continuing birds at Kissena and Plandome

Having done the Christmas bird count with Jeff Ritter last week, I decided to revisit the Kissena Park on Christmas day to see what was still around. While numbers were down a bit from last week, the Red-headed woodpecker continues to be an active presence, and can heard loudly rattling on the

[nysbirds-l] Continuing birds at Kissena and Plandome

Having done the Christmas bird count with Jeff Ritter last week, I decided to revisit the Kissena Park on Christmas day to see what was still around. While numbers were down a bit from last week, the Red-headed woodpecker continues to be an active presence, and can heard loudly rattling on the

Fwd: [nysbirds-l] New Empidonax identification tip

While I do not profess expertise in this matter, I just wanted to comment on the study by Baumann et. al in the Journal of Field Ornithology on distinguishing Western and yellow bellied flycatchers. While precise separation of these species required in-the-hand measurement of wing and buffy

Fwd: [nysbirds-l] New Empidonax identification tip

While I do not profess expertise in this matter, I just wanted to comment on the study by Baumann et. al in the Journal of Field Ornithology on distinguishing Western and yellow bellied flycatchers. While precise separation of these species required in-the-hand measurement of wing and buffy

Re: [nysbirds-l] New Empidonax identification tip

While I do not profess expertise in this matter, I just wanted to comment on the study by Baumann et. al in the Journal of Field Ornithology on distinguishing Western and yellow bellied flycatcher. While precise separation required in the hand measurement of wing and buffy fringe lengths, as

Re: [nysbirds-l] New Empidonax identification tip

While I do not profess expertise in this matter, I just wanted to comment on the study by Baumann et. al in the Journal of Field Ornithology on distinguishing Western and yellow bellied flycatcher. While precise separation required in the hand measurement of wing and buffy fringe lengths, as

[nysbirds-l] City Hall Park Videos

While I was able to get nice video from the cooperative Chat (https://vimeo.com/193100449) , the Tanager just kept moving, mostly up high in bad light. The only decent shot was a snippet of the bird pooping. So for those interested, enjoy: https://vimeo.com/193100508 Happy vagrant birding,

[nysbirds-l] City Hall Park Videos

While I was able to get nice video from the cooperative Chat (https://vimeo.com/193100449) , the Tanager just kept moving, mostly up high in bad light. The only decent shot was a snippet of the bird pooping. So for those interested, enjoy: https://vimeo.com/193100508 Happy vagrant birding,

[nysbirds-l] Western tanager City hall park

Present this AM spotted by Paul Bordon in trees above eastern portion of east west path Peter Sent from who knows where -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Western tanager City hall park

Present this AM spotted by Paul Bordon in trees above eastern portion of east west path Peter Sent from who knows where -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Kissena Park 10/30

I birded Kissena Park for a couple hours this AM with Jeff Ritter and Bob and Collen Veltri. A bit of stuff must have come in under the radar during the past few days, because it was surprisingly birdy. Most numerous were robins and song sparrows,many of whom were singing on this warm fall

[nysbirds-l] Kissena Park 10/30

I birded Kissena Park for a couple hours this AM with Jeff Ritter and Bob and Collen Veltri. A bit of stuff must have come in under the radar during the past few days, because it was surprisingly birdy. Most numerous were robins and song sparrows,many of whom were singing on this warm fall

[nysbirds-l] Sparrows at Jones Beach 10/15

I birded Jones Beach this morning with Bob Veltri and Jeff Ritter, hoping to see some migrating sparrows. Bob’s intuition to pick Jones was a good one, and was confirmed by the moderate levels of reflectivity on radar dispersing over mid long island this morning. While initially things were

[nysbirds-l] Sparrows at Jones Beach 10/15

I birded Jones Beach this morning with Bob Veltri and Jeff Ritter, hoping to see some migrating sparrows. Bob’s intuition to pick Jones was a good one, and was confirmed by the moderate levels of reflectivity on radar dispersing over mid long island this morning. While initially things were

[nysbirds-l] Connecticut warbler Alley pond

A Connecticut warbler was found this AM by Eric Miller on the paved path to Little Alley Pond as reached from the stairway going down from Vanderbilt Parkway Great birds here today Peter Sent from who knows where -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Connecticut warbler Alley pond

A Connecticut warbler was found this AM by Eric Miller on the paved path to Little Alley Pond as reached from the stairway going down from Vanderbilt Parkway Great birds here today Peter Sent from who knows where -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Alley Pond Park 8/27 AM including Lawrence's hybrid

While not exactly hopping, there were clearly more migrants at Alley Pond park today than on my 2 previous jaunts this fall season. I saw 8 species of warbler including Canada, BT green and a remarkable 7 chestnut-sided warblers in various locations within the park. But the highlight was a

[nysbirds-l] Alley Pond Park 8/27 AM including Lawrence's hybrid

While not exactly hopping, there were clearly more migrants at Alley Pond park today than on my 2 previous jaunts this fall season. I saw 8 species of warbler including Canada, BT green and a remarkable 7 chestnut-sided warblers in various locations within the park. But the highlight was a

[nysbirds-l] EPCAL, Calverton 6/11

I visited EPCAL in Calverton in hoping to see the resident blue grosbeak. While I struck out with the grosbeak, I had a very pleasant morning at this lovely property, viewing grasshopper and field sparrows, good numbers of pine and prairie warblers, orchard orioles, flycatchers, and a

[nysbirds-l] EPCAL, Calverton 6/11

I visited EPCAL in Calverton in hoping to see the resident blue grosbeak. While I struck out with the grosbeak, I had a very pleasant morning at this lovely property, viewing grasshopper and field sparrows, good numbers of pine and prairie warblers, orchard orioles, flycatchers, and a

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Kentucky warbler, Muttontown preserve continues

Ooops. East-west path is just SOUTH of trail 7. > Begin forwarded message: > > From: Peter Reisfeld <drpi...@yahoo.com> > Subject: Kentucky warbler, Muttontown preserve continues > Date: May 30, 2016 at 10:45:07 AM EDT > To: "NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu" <N

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Kentucky warbler, Muttontown preserve continues

Ooops. East-west path is just SOUTH of trail 7. > Begin forwarded message: > > From: Peter Reisfeld > Subject: Kentucky warbler, Muttontown preserve continues > Date: May 30, 2016 at 10:45:07 AM EDT > To: "NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu" > > Heard off of an

[nysbirds-l] Kentucky warbler, Muttontown preserve continues

Heard off of an asphalt east-west path, just north of trial 7 and east of the Walled garden. Coordinates are 40.826833,-73.534751. The bird was singing intermittently at 9AM in this location and then headed further south into an area further from pathways. Happy birding, Peter --

[nysbirds-l] Kentucky warbler, Muttontown preserve continues

Heard off of an asphalt east-west path, just north of trial 7 and east of the Walled garden. Coordinates are 40.826833,-73.534751. The bird was singing intermittently at 9AM in this location and then headed further south into an area further from pathways. Happy birding, Peter --

[nysbirds-l] Red headed woodpecker Connetquot park Oakdale

There is a gorgeous redheaded woodpecker frequenting the feeders south of the paddock between the blue barn and the main houses at Connetquot. Here is a link to a video https://flic.kr/p/HxcCcP Happy late spring birding Peter Sent from who knows where -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Red headed woodpecker Connetquot park Oakdale

There is a gorgeous redheaded woodpecker frequenting the feeders south of the paddock between the blue barn and the main houses at Connetquot. Here is a link to a video https://flic.kr/p/HxcCcP Happy late spring birding Peter Sent from who knows where -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

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