[nysbirds-l] East Pond Notes

of various shorebirds that liked poking around it. That was before Sandy. For now, it's worth keeping an eye on if you have an interest in butterflies. I came up with a Salt Marsh Skipper. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWE

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue 7/16

on the rising tide, by hey, even the mythical person that does this rising tide magic didn't appear. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Cackling Goose, Nassau

the most reliable local spot for longspurs), and 5 Killdeer. It's tempting to think that the Killdeer are a sign of northbound migration, but I'd feel better about that two weeks from now. Hempstead Lake had about 38 Common Mergansers on it, in pockets of open water. Steve Walter Bayside, NY

[nysbirds-l] Black Vulture in Cutchogue

is not my record for one bird. I recall 366 as the number I took of a Red Phalarope at Shinnecock a few years ago. Had I known I was that close. But I don't know if that's my record anyway. Too silly a thing to commit to memory. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

RE: [nysbirds-l] Red-tailed Hawk subspecies and eBird reporting them

). Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- 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] East Pond Baird's Sandpiper

s were low for all but four species for most of the time I was there, with a several species counted on one finger. It was a bit better with the rising tide concentrating them, with counts of 45 Red Knots and 15 Western Willets worth a mention. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-

[nysbirds-l] Another option to the drivel

ng Island). Meetings and other announcements? Discussions about various topics, such as migration? I remember one person telling me he'd like to see more of that. I can't say I disagree. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME h

[nysbirds-l] Red Cross bills at Jones

6 at turnaround currently. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Red Crossbills at Jones Beach

. But - are all the references to the same bird? It's funny how many different looking branches this "one" bird is sitting on in the pictures I've seen. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYS

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Hawk Watch

een Blacks, but a single Surf moved by today. There were two Forster's Terns today, heading east. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastB

[nysbirds-l] Orange-crowned Warbler, Alley Pond Park

that its kind tends to be secretive and difficult to photograph. To meet my obligatory periodic web update, I've posted a picture at http://stevewalternature.com/ . Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

RE: [nysbirds-l] Bronx-Westchester CBC results

...@sunydutchess.edu] Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 5:35 PM To: Steve Walter <swalte...@verizon.net>; Michael Bochnik <mboch...@yahoo.com> Cc: nysbird...@list.cornell.edu Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Bronx-Westchester CBC results Mike & Steve When was this huge assemblage

[nysbirds-l] Camaan's Pond

C from one little spot. For anyone interested - a lot of people got their own pictures today - I've posted one of mine at http://stevewalternature.com/ . Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastB

[nysbirds-l] Black-headed Gull

Just flew in to Camaans. No need to sweat it for the count. Steve W. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bronx-Westchester CBC results

Michael, The scoter counts off City Island are 1200 Surf, 40 White-winged, and 20 Black. It sounds like it got transcribed incorrectly somewhere along the way. Steve -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Blue-Winged Teal, Alley Park

. That was until an approaching noisy family scared them downstream (to the south). Tide was low, which is an important consideration at this site (use Willet's or King's Point table). And that goes for fiddler crabs too, which were making an appearance. Now that's a FOS! Steve Walter Bayside

Re:[nysbirds-l] Yellow-breasted Chat at JBWR

. Steve Walter Bayside, NY Update: the bird is moving south along the west edge of the parking lot at the edge of the woods, towards the visitor center On Sat, Apr 8, 2017 at 9:10 AM Tod Winston <twins...@nycaudubon.org <mailto:twins...@nycaudubon.org> > wrote: &g

[nysbirds-l] Rough-legged, Prothonotary - Jones Inlet area

. A couple of times it flew outside the preserve, once spending a couple of minutes on the sidewalk and once giving people a scare, as it nearly flew into traffic. These crazy Prothonotarys. No Blue Grosbeak at Jones. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Status

who should be returning from his weekend tomorrow. Hopefully, I can hear something back soon. In the meantime, keep these issues in mind if you're planning a visit to the East Pond. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOM

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue 8/17

. The upperparts are pretty much black, putting thoughts of Peale's into my head. But it's not. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

RE:[nysbirds-l] Summer Tanager Forest Park

Female (new one? same one?) continuing with intermittent visits to the water hole. Rusty Blackbird still here, if you're big daying. Hopefully you're not, since there isn't much otherwise. Steve Walter Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message

[nysbirds-l] Summer Tanager, Cunningham Park

A late day check of a water feature in Cunningham Park, Queens, yielded a couple of spurts of activity. The main highlight was a red adult male Summer Tanager. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Summer Tanager Forest Park

High up around waterhole. Orange colored bird, so different than previous one. Steve Walter Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Shearwaters: The Wreck Factor

r fighting its way back from a near shore encounter. I did not see healthy migrants, but didn't really expect that in today's clear conditions (even with the continuing wind). Steve Walter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastB

RE:[nysbirds-l] Summer Tanager Forest Park

. They're in Kansas City. The camera zoomed in on a Western Kingbird inside the stadium. It's not like the famous Sora in Chicago, but cool nonetheless. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Black-necked Stilts @ Jones

Just saw 2 Black-necked Stilts flying south of the nature center at Jones Beach West End. Could have come from the ponds to the west. Landed due south of the SW corner of the lot. Way out. Not sure what's there, but maybe an inaccessible pond. Steve Walter Sent from my Verizon Wireless

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses S.P. Sea Watching 6/18

that when I looked this morning, it was obvious why I choose not to get the e-mails. I see a lot of reports of things like Yellow Warbler getting in the way of the reports I really need. Why? Okay, Steve, be nice, stop your rant right there. Steve Walter Bayside, NY http

[nysbirds-l] Bicknell's Thrush in Alley Pond Park

, or underneath where the Scarlet Tanagers may soon be nesting (by trail intersection) (male was calling (not singing) emphatically). Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond 9/16

a Semipalmated, showed yellowish-orange coloration from the forehead to the base of the upper mandible. 3 juvenile Short-billed Dowitchers included a still orange-y hendersonii. A Caspian Tern paid a visit too. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re:[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Jones Beach we2

and curvature. The bird's overall structure, including thick neck and large head, also favor Dunlin. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

RE: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Jones Beach we2

that bird to chase. I was going to go for the Bickering at Sands Point. Well, it sounds like it could be a bird. Sanderling, Brambling, Bickering… Steve Walter http://stevewalternature.com/ From: Andrew Baksh [mailto:birdingd...@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, September 23, 2017 10

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Nighthawk

One perched on an open pine tree branch in the turnaround. Also, a Yellow-bellied Flycatcher around.  Steve Walter Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Nighthawk

SBIRDS <nysbird...@list.cornell.edu>, Steve Walter <swalte...@verizon.net> Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Nighthawk When you say turnaround Where exactly is that? Toll booth off wantagh Get Outlook for Android From: bounce-121781215-77129...@list.cornell.edu <b

[nysbirds-l] Avocet @ JBWR

He's still here. Extreme NW corner of East Pond. Earlier reported Godwits was flushed from where it had been by the eagle. S.Walter Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Western Tanager Weekday Directions

uth of the berm. Steve Walter -- 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.

[nysbirds-l] Queens Western Tanager

Being seen at 11:15 where reported by Corey. First up in a tree, then flew down. Was calling. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

RE:[nysbirds-l] Queens Chat, Tanager Current Locations

the gazebos (I think that's what Eric told me). SW From: Steve Walter [mailto:swalte...@verizon.net] Sent: Monday, December 11, 2017 6:06 PM To: nysbird...@list.cornell.edu Subject: RE: Queens Chat, Tanager Current Locations The Yellow-breasted Chat continued today in the same spot

[nysbirds-l] Leucistic Common Grackle

been the wind patterns affecting the visible migration or they are just late this year. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] From Crane to Crake

to believe. And if the day needed more excitement, a group of 3 Sandhill Cranes flew by to the south of the watch. I posted a picture on the Recent Work page. It's not a picture I'm proud to show off, but it does say "that really happened". Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] Pelham Bay Gull / Red-shouldered Hawks

with an epic day. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- 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

RE:[nysbirds-l] Queens Western Tanager and Y.B. Chat

and the west corner. I've posted some pictures of the interesting birds (and more) on my web site http://stevewalternature.com/ (click Birds, Recent Work). Steve Walter Bayside, NY From: Steve Walter [mailto:swalte...@verizon.net] Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2017 4:00 PM To: nysbird

[nysbirds-l] Queens Chat, Tanager Current Locations

it for their year list or had never photographed one (not that that's going to come easy). It made two passes (that I know of) through the area that the tanager frequented. Steve Walter From: Steve Walter [mailto:swalte...@verizon.net] Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2017 4:00 PM

[nysbirds-l] Western Tanager in Queens

ime. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- 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.

RE:[nysbirds-l] Queens Chat, Tanager Current Locations

red it yesterday. Additional updates for CBC interests: Eric saw the Lesser Yellowlegs on Alley Pond, and Pine Warblers continue there. SW From: Steve Walter [mailto:swalte...@verizon.net] Sent: Sunday, December 10, 2017 8:31 PM To: nysbird...@list.cornell.edu Subject: Queens C

Re: [nysbirds-l] Astonishing High Count for Common Raven, Suffolk Co., LI

of that on this year's trip (although up to 50 Black Vultures likely going to a roost closer to the bridge made for an impressive sight). Steve Walter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Queens - Crocheron and Alley Ponds

an accurate count at that point was not doable, but I did add an Orange-crowned Warbler while trying to see exactly where the Pine Warblers had relocated to. It could be an interesting count season - although here comes the snow tomorrow and a 25 degree high on Wednesday. Steve Walter -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] Forest Park Hooded and Worm-eating Warblers

is now featuring a variety of pictures (of varying quality) from last month's hawk watch experiment in Queens. As a follow up to the Killdeer pictures, I did see two young ones on May 5. Steve Walter http://stevewalternature.com/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Red-headed Woodpecker in Queens

There was a Red-headed Woodpecker in the northern section of Cunningham Park, Queens late this afternoon (maybe all day even - but seen by me late). Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Blue Grosbeak at Forest Park

The almost certainly same female Blue Grosbeak seen at the Forest Park waterhole Sunday reappeared around 1:30 today. Steve Walter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Kentucky Warbler in Forest Park

radar. There's a nasty looking cluster of thunderstorms in northwest New Jersey. If they hold together, they could provide some replenishment to the rapidly diminishing water hole. The effect on bird movement tonight? We'll see. Steve Walter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

RE:[nysbirds-l] Red-headed Woodpecker in Queens

, I was alerted to its presence when it began calling, and was only able to spot it when it flew from one tree to another nearby. Steve Walter From: Steve Walter [mailto:swalte...@verizon.net] Sent: Monday, May 07, 2018 7:42 PM To: NYSBIRDS (nysbird...@list.cornell.edu) <nysb

[nysbirds-l] Cliff Swallows (Presumably Nesting) in Queens

, left over from winter. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- 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] Forest Park Summer Tanager, Mourning Warbler

the waterhole area. It's kind of late for this species to be migrating, so there is a potential for a rare Queens nesting. Or maybe just a "floater" trying to figure out where to go. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOM

[nysbirds-l] Forest Park Prothonotary Warbler

continues. The brief duration of its singing suggests that the waterhole area may be away from the its territory - if it is maintaining one. But this rare Queens breeder is staying in the park - for now. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Red-headed Woodpeckers at Jones Beach

. Arboreal birds don't want to be in that. Would that retard the migration? Wouldn't they actually have to get here to know what the situation is here? Well, SW again tonight. It can only get better. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

RE:[nysbirds-l] Radar musings

the waterthrushes, a Northern and a Louisiana were crossing paths today. Even without binoculars, they were easily separable by the different colored eyebrow stripes (although it’s not always that easy). Steve Walter From: Peter Reisfeld [mailto:drpi...@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 02

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Shorebird Report

weekend. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Mountain Bluebird 12.21

://stevewalternature.com/ (click the Birds tab and click Recent Work). Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Jones Inlet: 4 Kings, 7 Harlequins, Red-necked Grebe

ow, I've posted just one picture of the older male King Eider. It can be seen at http://stevewalternature.com/ Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.

Re: [nysbirds-l] GWFG Continues at Alley Pond

65th Avenue is the closest place to park, and more often than not , there is a spot or two available. There is a traffic light here and a bus stop. Just getting beyond the bus stop, a good part of the pond can be viewed even from the sidewalk. There is a paved trail not too far to the north, but

RE:[nysbirds-l] Queens Gr. White-fronted Goose Update - YES

The Greater White-fronted Goose is currently (3:00 1/21) on Alley Pond, near the southwest corner. Also a Pintail there today, adding to the variety of waterfowl that has visited in recent weeks. From: Steve Walter [mailto:swalte...@verizon.net] Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2018 1:02

[nysbirds-l] Queens Gr. White-fronted Goose Update - YES

The Greater White-fronted Goose is back on Alley Pond, in the southwest corner as of 12:45. Steve W From: Timothy Healy [mailto:tp...@cornell.edu] Sent: Friday, January 12, 2018 3:06 PM To: Steve Walter <swalte...@verizon.net> Cc: Gus Keri <gusk...@zoho.com&

[nysbirds-l] Ross' Goose in Queens

in them than traditionally attributed. Also seen by them is what appears to be a Cackling Goose outside the fort, inside Little Neck Bay. Getting into Fort Totten, at least by car, could be hit or miss, depending on the person at the booth. There is parking outside. Steve Walter Bayside

RE:[nysbirds-l] Queens Gr. White-fronted Goose Update

to winter commonly on Little Neck Bay. Sort of the waterfowl version of Bonapartes' Gull. But anyway, for local year listers, this could be easier than some other options. Steve Walter From: Steve Walter [mailto:swalte...@verizon.net] Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2018 6:57 PM To: nysbird

RE: [nysbirds-l] Queens Gr. White-fronted Goose Update

/douglaston-park-golf-course SW From: Gus Keri [mailto:gusk...@zoho.com] Sent: Friday, January 12, 2018 2:27 PM To: Steve Walter <swalte...@verizon.net> Cc: nysbird...@list.cornell.edu Subject: RE:[nysbirds-l] Queens Gr. White-fronted Goose Update I went chasing after this goose yester

[nysbirds-l] Queens Gr. White-fronted Goose Update

to. The ball fields at Cardozo High School and Queensboro Community College (on 56th Avenue, west of Cloverdale). Douglaston Golf Course. And when not snow covered, geese will feed right around Alley Pond. We'll see how much the rain melts away tomorrow. Steve Walter Bayside, NY

RE: [nysbirds-l] Point Lookout

gov site, and not getting the direct link to the park article (or finding it)? Steve Walter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Black Dirt - Wallkill

. For those that are interested, I saw little in the way of grassland passerines in the black dirt area. Flocks of 3 and 4 Horned Larks were it. Perhaps the current lack of snow cover allowed them to spread out. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Alley Pond Red-necked Grebe Update

Since people are still coming to look for the Red-necked Grebe on Alley Pond in Queens, it's worth a mention that it is still here. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Tundra Swan

and a flyby Common Merganser at Jamaica Bay. Best sighting of the day? If you ask me, I got a moth at Jamaica Bay - a Morrison's Sallow. Forget anything a ground hog might say. That says spring is coming. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Alley Pond Cackling Goose, Lesser Yellowlegs

think we should get bonus points or something to denote that it was actually in the count circle all along, as opposed to leaving after the first day of count week. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Grebes

There's now a Red-necked Grebe in the West Marina at Point Lookout / Lido Beach in Nassau County. This is just west of the terminus of the Loop Parkway. The RNG on Alley Pond in Queens continues. Two Pine Warblers there - most likely overwintering ones. Steve Walter -- NYSbirds-L List

RE:[nysbirds-l] New Hawk Flyway Discovery

individual came into Alley Creek and hauled out on a mud flat at low tide. Steve Walter Bayside, NY From: Steve Walter [mailto:swalte...@verizon.net] Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2018 5:25 PM To: nysbird...@list.cornell.edu Subject: New Hawk Flyway Discovery I think that subject line

[nysbirds-l] New Hawk Flyway Discovery

recognize. When I got on it flying away, I saw large wing patches and red emanating from the head. I suppose that could be a Eurasian Goldfinch. So not a bad start. Looking forward to tomorrow. A better wind in the forecast, and hopefully we don't get socked in with clouds too long. Steve

[nysbirds-l] Cattle Egret in Point Lookout

(at 11:21). Where did the initial report - that I didn't see - go? Steve Walter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Eastern Long Island Rarities Today

a few minutes later. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- 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] Orange-crowned Warbler in Queens

There's an Orange-crowned Warbler present in the Oakland Lake Wildflower Meadow in northeastern Queens. This is on Cloverdale Blvd., a block south of Northern Blvd. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Black Dirt Region

places on / off Indiana Road, mixed flocks each contained 10-15 White-crowned. And a Common Redpoll was reported on Indiana. Also, a coyote seen from Skinners Lane. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http

Re: [nysbirds-l] Pacific loon query

into a better viewing spot. But I have not seen any reports yet today. High tide is around noon, for whatever effect that might have. Steve Walter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Black Vulture in Queens

not too far away. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- 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

Re: [nysbirds-l] Interesting raptor, Ulster County

. I don't see crescents to clinch Red-shoulder, but the pictures aren't great. There's an old axiom at hawk watches. If you think you have a Goshawk and it turns out to be a Buteo, then it's a Red-shouldered. Or is it the other way around? Steve Walter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

RE:[nysbirds-l] Black Vulture in Queens

like fish. Other interesting moment of the day - a high kettle of 17 (seemingly migrating) Fish Crows (or at least their version of a kettle). Steve Walter From: Steve Walter [mailto:swalte...@verizon.net] Sent: Monday, April 08, 2019 6:32 PM To: NYSBIRDS (nysbird...@list.cornell.edu

[nysbirds-l] Nighthawk at JBWR

Sitting in the open on a dead tree. Along main trail, go past bird blind. Beyond fork to firebreak. Can be seen from firebreak or main trail S.Walter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave

[nysbirds-l] Summer Tanager in Cunningham Park

A Summer Tanager made a couple of visits to a water feature in Cunningham Park in Queens. Lots of other birds, as well, but no list from me. I have nothing to promote. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http

RE:[nysbirds-l] Summer Tanager in Cunningham Park

What looked to me to be a different Summer Tanager visited the water feature in Cunningham Park this afternoon. Earlier in the day, Ian Resnick had one in a northern section of Alley Pond Park. So there are few to go around in Queens. Steve Walter Bayside, NY From: Steve Walter

[nysbirds-l] Black-necked Stilt at Nickerson

is getting through. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- 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

Re: [nysbirds-l] Black-necked Stilt & 2 American Golden-Plovers continue at Nickerson Beach...

Stilt continues this morning in the big pool. Looks great in the sunlight. Have not seen the Plovers so far. Steve Walter On Mon, Apr 22, 2019, 3:41 PM Andrew Baksh wrote: > A few of us who had staked out the known location of the Black-necked > Stilt were just now rewarded with sati

[nysbirds-l] Alley Pond Park Black Vultures, Yellow-throated Warbler

he advance of spring was evident at APEC in the form of first of season Green Darner, Italian Wall Lizard, and Mud Fiddler Crab. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULE

RE: [nysbirds-l] Interesting raptor, Ulster County

[mailto:mike...@optonline.net] Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2019 6:43 AM To: Steve Walter Cc: NYSBIRDS Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Interesting raptor, Ulster County How about the heavy blackish line through the eye- does Red-shouldered typically look that heavily marked or might it be an artifact

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay and Caspian Terns

in area (where hard to see). Id's were only possible on birds flying in or out (mostly the two Semis). I'd bet against that being a viable roosting spot when the park eventually opens to the public. Hopefully, the East Pond becomes a more reliable high tide refuge by then. Steve Walter Bayside, NY

[nysbirds-l] More Nighthawks

. The site is also well south of Croton Point, so those would all have been different birds. Who knows how many were moving through on a broad front? Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Black Terns at Jones Beach

hand?). Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Fort Tilden

Cloudless Sulphurs emigrating north. Few Monarchs at this point. Lots of Buckeyes around. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Rich Kelly Arrangements

ion-cemeteries/dri ving-directions-st-charles-resurrection/ WARNING:S. Charles in nowhere near the other locations. It's quite a long drive away. Just over an hour is you take highways. One way. Steve Walter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm h

RE: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End Brown Pelican (Yesterday's)

at Jones Beach. Throw in two Royal Terns that flew in and flew out. Steve Walter From: Steve Walter [mailto:stevewalt...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2019 5:37 PM To: Steve Walter Subject: Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End Brown Pelican now at Coast Guard Station

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach: Marbled Godwits, Gull-billed Tern, Empi

as that, and it is kind of late. Acadian? Gotta study up on primary projections. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon at Jamaica Bay

would pass along the idea of continuing to manage it beyond the usual seasonal time frame. We'll see. Also at Jamaica Bay today were a Ferruginous Hawk, Steppe Eagle, and Eagle Owl. For real. Raptorama. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Clay-colored, Blue Grosbeak

and its parent, as well as at least three continuing Marbled Godwits. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Update

is coming? Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Golden-crowned Sparrow Pics and Age

similar to the one in figure 48.3 in "Sparrows . The Photographic Guide", which is left undetermined to age. You can look it up for yourself, if you care about that sort of thing. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOM

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