Pelham Bay Park, 4 January 2012
Joe Giunta, Sam Jannazzo, Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) braved the cold
(fortunately no wind) and ventured into the woods. While most birds were
scarce, we managed a mix of woodland birds: Red-tailed Hawk, 4 Woodpecker
species, Tufted Titmouse, White-breasted
Pelham Bay Park, 4 January 2012
Joe Giunta, Sam Jannazzo, Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) braved the cold
(fortunately no wind) and ventured into the woods. While most birds were
scarce, we managed a mix of woodland birds: Red-tailed Hawk, 4 Woodpecker
species, Tufted Titmouse, White-breasted
After Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) saw the GRACE'S WARBLER and
SNOWY OWL, we headed East to the Mountain Bluebird site. No luck there. While
scanning, we saw an AMERICAN KESTREL and 5 EASTERN BLUEBIRDS.
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After Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) saw the GRACE'S WARBLER and
SNOWY OWL, we headed East to the Mountain Bluebird site. No luck there. While
scanning, we saw an AMERICAN KESTREL and 5 EASTERN BLUEBIRDS.
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Jones Beach and Pt. Lookout
Joe Giunta, Cathy Drake and I (Sy Schiff) found the morning cold without wind.
Jones Inlet was a sheet of glass. In the cove to our right from the end of the
marina boardwalk, we found 2 COMMON GOLDENEYE and a PIED-BILLED GREBE, the
latter totally unexpected
Jones Beach and Pt. Lookout
Joe Giunta, Cathy Drake and I (Sy Schiff) found the morning cold without wind.
Jones Inlet was a sheet of glass. In the cove to our right from the end of the
marina boardwalk, we found 2 COMMON GOLDENEYE and a PIED-BILLED GREBE, the
latter totally unexpected
Brooklyn beaches 20 Dec
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) ventured into Brooklyn from Long Island to follow
up on the Brooklyn CBC.
Ft. Tilden: At "Seagull Club", nothing of note except for large numbers of
NORTHERN GANNET. (Glaucous Gull not there).
Breezy Pt.: COOPER'S HAWK while
Brooklyn beaches 20 Dec
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) ventured into Brooklyn from Long Island to follow
up on the Brooklyn CBC.
Ft. Tilden: At Seagull Club, nothing of note except for large numbers of
NORTHERN GANNET. (Glaucous Gull not there).
Breezy Pt.: COOPER'S HAWK while returning
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KOUT. The COMMON EIDER flock continues there. Only several
BONAPARTE'S GULLS were seen, but from both sides of the inlet.
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Hello Sy- Could you post this to the NY Birding list for methanks.
Jones Beach State Park Sat. 11/26:
There was a late season common egret east of the fishing piers on the
bayside of Jones Beach State Park (Parking Field 10) a
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Hello Sy- Could you post this to the NY Birding list for methanks.
Jones Beach State Park Sat. 11/26:
There was a late season common egret east of the fishing piers on the
bayside of Jones Beach State Park (Parking Field 10) a little
Joe Giunta and I (SY Schiff) reviewed a list of target birds to get Joe over
300 NYS Birds for 2011. Success and then some!!! So, we started in Brooklyn,
finding the ROSS'S GOOSE at Floyd Bennett Field.
Arriving at Jones Beach West End, we searched and found the ASH-THROATED
FLYCATCHER
Joe Giunta and I (SY Schiff) reviewed a list of target birds to get Joe over
300 NYS Birds for 2011. Success and then some!!! So, we started in Brooklyn,
finding the ROSS'S GOOSE at Floyd Bennett Field.
Arriving at Jones Beach West End, we searched and found the ASH-THROATED
FLYCATCHER
Jones Beach. 18 Nov.
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) parked at the Coast Guard Station. The DICKCISSEL
was in its usual spot in the House Sparrow flock.. There were only a few
shorebirds on the bar, but the far shore across the inlet was covered with
them, all too far to make out except
Jones Beach. 18 Nov.
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) parked at the Coast Guard Station. The DICKCISSEL
was in its usual spot in the House Sparrow flock.. There were only a few
shorebirds on the bar, but the far shore across the inlet was covered with
them, all too far to make out except
Jones Beach SP and Pt. Lookout 15 Nov.
Joe Giunta, Sam Jannazzo, and I (Sy Schiff) found the DICKCISSEL as soon as we
arrived at the Coast Guard Station parking lot.. It was cooperative but wary
along with the House Sparrows it was with. We then walked to the end of the
marina and observed 2
Jamaica Bay WR. 8 Nov.
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) were unable to find the Wigeon group on the East
Pond. Access to the edge was not generally available and the ducks apparently
moved in close to the phragmites. So, we missed the Eurasian Wigeon as did
others we ran into.. (Can't see around
Jones Beach. 1 November
Joe Giunta, Sam Jannazzo, and I (Sy Schiff) arrived at the Coast Guard Station
about 8:30. There was a continual movement of shorebirds on to and away from
the bar while we were there. A maximum estimate at one time would be 5-600 in
total. Of note MARBLED GODWIT
Jones Beach West End; 25 October
Joe Giunta, Sam Jannazzo, and I (Sy Schiff) started at the bar in front of the
marina. Among the 800-1,000 shorebirds, were an AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER, 2
MARBLED GODWIT, a WILLET and a ROYAL TERN hidden among the resting gulls.
FORSTER'S TERNS continue fishing
Jones Beach West End; 25 October
Joe Giunta, Sam Jannazzo, and I (Sy Schiff) started at the bar in front of the
marina. Among the 800-1,000 shorebirds, were an AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER, 2
MARBLED GODWIT, a WILLET and a ROYAL TERN hidden among the resting gulls.
FORSTER'S TERNS continue fishing
Plumb Beach & Floyd Bennett Field 24 Oct
Joe Giunta & I (Sy Schiff) went to Plumb Beach and after a bit of trying
brought up 3 NELSON'S SPARROWS. Otherwise the marsh was quiet except for a
Great Egret, some Savannah Sparrows and a soaring Peregrine Falcon.
We stopped at Floyd
Plumb Beach Floyd Bennett Field 24 Oct
Joe Giunta I (Sy Schiff) went to Plumb Beach and after a bit of trying
brought up 3 NELSON'S SPARROWS. Otherwise the marsh was quiet except for a
Great Egret, some Savannah Sparrows and a soaring Peregrine Falcon.
We stopped at Floyd Bennett Field
Kissena Corridor Park and Gardens 23 October
Joe Giunta & I (Sy Schiff) spent 2 hours on a lovely Fall afternoon. Not much
diversity, but lots of birds. The most common bird, in groups everywhere, was
CHIPPING SORROW with an estimated 200+, closely followed by YELLOW-RUMPED
WARBLERS. Not
Kissena Corridor Park and Gardens 23 October
Joe Giunta I (Sy Schiff) spent 2 hours on a lovely Fall afternoon. Not much
diversity, but lots of birds. The most common bird, in groups everywhere, was
CHIPPING SORROW with an estimated 200+, closely followed by YELLOW-RUMPED
WARBLERS. Nothing
Jones Beach West End; 18 October
Joe Giunta, Sam Jannazzo, and I (Sy Schiff) joined by Steve Shellenger started
at the marina. The usual Fall gathering of migrant water fowl found 100+
American Oystercatchers on the bar, 500 + Double-crested Cormorants resting on
a sand bar on the other side
Jones Beach West End; 18 October
Joe Giunta, Sam Jannazzo, and I (Sy Schiff) joined by Steve Shellenger started
at the marina. The usual Fall gathering of migrant water fowl found 100+
American Oystercatchers on the bar, 500 + Double-crested Cormorants resting on
a sand bar on the other side
Kissena Corridor Community Garden & Kissena Corridor Park, Queens, NY 11 October
Joe Giunta, Sam Jannazzo, and I (Sy Schiff) revisited the Community Gardens.
Today, most of the activity in the garden was toward the opposite end. Of
interest was a MONK PARAKEET in a flock of Starlings,
Kissena Corridor Community Garden Kissena Corridor Park, Queens, NY 11 October
Joe Giunta, Sam Jannazzo, and I (Sy Schiff) revisited the Community Gardens.
Today, most of the activity in the garden was toward the opposite end. Of
interest was a MONK PARAKEET in a flock of Starlings, both
..Gorgeous sunny Fall day.
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September 30 , A Long Island / New York City excursion.
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) birded the Fire Island Hawkwatch this morning on
SE winds, the wrong kind. The only raptors who don't mind this are falcons.
And, we saw a few Merlin and Peregrines. Of note a RED-HEADED WOODPECKER
September 30 , A Long Island / New York City excursion.
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) birded the Fire Island Hawkwatch this morning on
SE winds, the wrong kind. The only raptors who don't mind this are falcons.
And, we saw a few Merlin and Peregrines. Of note a RED-HEADED WOODPECKER
Robert Moses SP and Jones Beach Coast Guard Station 16 Sep
Joe Giunta, Sam Jannazzo, Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) went to the Fire
Island Hawk watch. Merlins continue to exceed Kestrels, a recent phenomenon for
September. (In past years, Kestrel predominated in Sep and Merlins in Oct.). We
Robert Moses SP and Jones Beach Coast Guard Station 16 Sep
Joe Giunta, Sam Jannazzo, Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) went to the Fire
Island Hawk watch. Merlins continue to exceed Kestrels, a recent phenomenon for
September. (In past years, Kestrel predominated in Sep and Merlins in Oct.). We
This should read 13 Sep
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To: NYSBIRDS_L
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2011 1:06 PM
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Hecksher SP
Hecksher SP 12 Sep
Joe Giunta, Sam Jannazzo, and I (Sy Schiff) went directly to Field 7 where
the rains have left
Hecksher SP 12 Sep
Joe Giunta, Sam Jannazzo, and I (Sy Schiff) went directly to Field 7 where the
rains have left a large puddle on the parking lot and several more in the
surrounding grassy areas. Shorebirds moved around in groups flying away and
coming back while moving from puddle to puddle
Hecksher SP 12 Sep
Joe Giunta, Sam Jannazzo, and I (Sy Schiff) went directly to Field 7 where the
rains have left a large puddle on the parking lot and several more in the
surrounding grassy areas. Shorebirds moved around in groups flying away and
coming back while moving from puddle to puddle
This should read 13 Sep
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To: NYSBIRDS_L
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2011 1:06 PM
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Hecksher SP
Hecksher SP 12 Sep
Joe Giunta, Sam Jannazzo, and I (Sy Schiff) went directly to Field 7 where
the rains have left
this morning). The Buff-breast was foraging along the wrack line and
has apparently been there for the last three days. The bird is located to the
west of the entrance of the parking lot and is remarkably tame..
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this morning). The Buff-breast was foraging along the wrack line and
has apparently been there for the last three days. The bird is located to the
west of the entrance of the parking lot and is remarkably tame..
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of research convinced me that my first impression
of BRIDLED TERN was correct. This sighting is of interest because of the number
of days after the hurricane. Could this be one of the birds reported in New
England?
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of research convinced me that my first impression
of BRIDLED TERN was correct. This sighting is of interest because of the number
of days after the hurricane. Could this be one of the birds reported in New
England?
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. So ID was not a problem. But the bird, usually seen
sleeping with head tucked in, is a considerable challenge.
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. So ID was not a problem. But the bird, usually seen
sleeping with head tucked in, is a considerable challenge.
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. It promptly went back to sleep and all but disappeared into
the mass of birds.
As previously reported, the swale is a lake. I went over to see if the missing
shorebirds went there. No such luck. I returned to the Coast Guard Station,
scanned the bar and found TWO MARBLED GODWIT.
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. It promptly went back to sleep and all but disappeared into
the mass of birds.
As previously reported, the swale is a lake. I went over to see if the missing
shorebirds went there. No such luck. I returned to the Coast Guard Station,
scanned the bar and found TWO MARBLED GODWIT.
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went over to the Lido Beach Nature Area. Quiet.
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Jamaica Bay WR 2 Aug.
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) met Ken Thomson and Steve D'Amato in the parking
lot. They had just returned from a successful Gull sighting at Coney Island.
We walked down the Big Johns Pond Trail to the edge of the East Pond where Ken
picked out a sleeping bird
Jamaica Bay WR 2 Aug.
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) met Ken Thomson and Steve D'Amato in the parking
lot. They had just returned from a successful Gull sighting at Coney Island.
We walked down the Big Johns Pond Trail to the edge of the East Pond where Ken
picked out a sleeping bird
on our way.
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Subject: for the NY birding list
Hello Sy, could you put this on the NY birding list for me? maybe some
will find it of interest?
thanks
FYI birders, while hiking/butterflying at Stillwell Woods county park
today in Woodbury/Syosset (Nassau County) I noticed immediately that
the VERY large
Subject: for the NY birding list
Hello Sy, could you put this on the NY birding list for me? maybe some
will find it of interest?
thanks
FYI birders, while hiking/butterflying at Stillwell Woods county park
today in Woodbury/Syosset (Nassau County) I noticed immediately that
the VERY large
which await examination of the numerous photographs taken. Same goes for a
number of very pretty dragonflies. This kept me busy while we waited in vain
for the Ibis to show.
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was headed towards the area
on Hylan Blvd. that was in his post. So now we have an alternate location to
look. Thanks Alan.
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colonies are in full swing with at least 150 pair of SKIMMERS and at least half
as many COMMON TERNS, a score of AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHERS; all milling around
on the ground and in the air. Birds are now sitting on eggs. I did not see
any young skimmers or terns, yet.
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colonies are in full swing with at least 150 pair of SKIMMERS and at least half
as many COMMON TERNS, a score of AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHERS; all milling around
on the ground and in the air. Birds are now sitting on eggs. I did not see
any young skimmers or terns, yet.
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, BALTIMORE ORIOLE and RUSTY BLACKBIRD.
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were seen.
(Note: the Yellow-crowned Night-Herons have returned to the nearby heronry
north of Waukena Ave).
A pair of FORSTER'S TERN were fishing close by the parking lot in areas that
one could normally walk on at low tide.
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Alley Pond Park, Queens 18 April
Joe Giunta, Sam Jannazzo, and I (Sy Schiff) met at Hempstead Lake SP and after
a short unproductive visit drove to Alley. We checked the progress of the 2
GREAT HORNED OWL chicks on the nest, now approaching full size The nest tree
is adjacent to a marked
Alley Pond Park, Queens 18 April
Joe Giunta, Sam Jannazzo, and I (Sy Schiff) met at Hempstead Lake SP and after
a short unproductive visit drove to Alley. We checked the progress of the 2
GREAT HORNED OWL chicks on the nest, now approaching full size The nest tree
is adjacent to a marked
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge 7 April
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) started out on a raw murky day. Again, we found
evidence of new arrivals. The waterfowl mix appears to have changed since our
last visit. The West Pond was primarily filled with an estimated 1,000 SCAUP,
mostly but not all
Hempstead Lake SP 6 April
Joe Giunta, Sam Jannazzo, Pat Jones and I (Sy Schiff) birded the stream north
and south of paring lot #3 . Today was the first influx of spring birds and an
interesting mix.
Continuing were WOOD DUCK, GREEN-WINGED TEAL, with AMERICAN COOT and
RING-NECKED DUCK
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Sent: Saturday, March 05, 2011 4:43 PM
Subject: Closeup view of redpolls
Sy, could you put this info. on the New York Birding list for anyone
who might be interested
At 3pm today while going t
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Sent: Saturday, March 05, 2011 4:43 PM
Subject: Closeup view of redpolls
Sy, could you put this info. on the New York Birding list for anyone
who might
Jamaica Bay Wildlife refuge 3 Mar
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) started on the West Pond where we found all 3
species of Merganser in the pond (nice) in addition to a the usual puddle
ducks. On the far side the "Common" Teal was actively feeding with a group of
Green-winged Teal. N
Jamaica Bay Wildlife refuge 3 Mar
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) started on the West Pond where we found all 3
species of Merganser in the pond (nice) in addition to a the usual puddle
ducks. On the far side the Common Teal was actively feeding with a group of
Green-winged Teal. No evidence
could be heard singing, a sure sign of Spring.
At Pt. Lookout, 3 male and 2 female HARLEQUIN DUCKS continue along with about
40 COMMON EIDER. Some HORNED GREBES, but no loons. Loons in the Jones Beach
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could be heard singing, a sure sign of Spring.
At Pt. Lookout, 3 male and 2 female HARLEQUIN DUCKS continue along with about
40 COMMON EIDER. Some HORNED GREBES, but no loons. Loons in the Jones Beach
vicinity have been exceptionally scarce this winter.
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Central Park, NYC 17 Feb
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) arrived at the maintenance building at 11:00 AM
and stayed till almost noon without seeing the VARIED THRUSH. . We then went
to look for the RED-HEADED WOODPECKER and again struck out. (We saw the owl).
Returning to the maintenance
Central Park, NYC 17 Feb
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) arrived at the maintenance building at 11:00 AM
and stayed till almost noon without seeing the VARIED THRUSH. . We then went
to look for the RED-HEADED WOODPECKER and again struck out. (We saw the owl).
Returning to the maintenance
Pt. Lookout 20 Jan
Eric Titcomb and I (Sy Schiff) birded the ocean beaches, jetties and the inlet
this morning. A large group of COMMON EIDER was on the east side of the west
jetty (counted 78) with a single male BLACK SCOTER. There were a few HORNED
GREBE between the jetties and a single
Pt. Lookout 20 Jan
Eric Titcomb and I (Sy Schiff) birded the ocean beaches, jetties and the inlet
this morning. A large group of COMMON EIDER was on the east side of the west
jetty (counted 78) with a single male BLACK SCOTER. There were a few HORNED
GREBE between the jetties and a single
atters, so these jurisdictional things are not
without president.
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these jurisdictional things are not
without president.
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Massapequa Preserve 17 Dec.
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) followed up on Dave Klauber's report, arriving at
Pittsburgh Ave. about 2:15. At the pond we saw a Great Blue Heron and Belted
Kingfisher .Walking north to where we believed was the spot, we heard a very
vocal WINTER WREN across
Massapequa Preserve 17 Dec.
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) followed up on Dave Klauber's report, arriving at
Pittsburgh Ave. about 2:15. At the pond we saw a Great Blue Heron and Belted
Kingfisher .Walking north to where we believed was the spot, we heard a very
vocal WINTER WREN across
Jones Beach 10 Nov
Joe Giunta, Sam Jannazzo and I (Sy Schiff) started at the Coast Guard Station
parking lot. We flushed a Winter Wren from the vegetation by the concession
stand on our way to the gazebo. On the bar were the usual suspects including
the MARBLED GODWIT and ROYAL TERN.
Again
and then later in the field on the
west side of the center. So, the bird is expanding its territory. A quick
count of the ocean revealed 28 Northern Gannet.
Today was good birding. Sy Schiff
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and then later in the field on the
west side of the center. So, the bird is expanding its territory. A quick
count of the ocean revealed 28 Northern Gannet.
Today was good birding. Sy Schiff
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Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) went to Captree SP this morning
where a very cooperative group of birders shared sightings and assisted new
arrivals to locate the three birds, namely, Dickcissel, Western Kingbird and
Common Ground Dove. We were helped (thanks guys) and we helped
Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) went to Captree SP this morning
where a very cooperative group of birders shared sightings and assisted new
arrivals to locate the three birds, namely, Dickcissel, Western Kingbird and
Common Ground Dove. We were helped (thanks guys) and we helped
e appeared large. Those we could identify were
FORSTER'S TERNS. It was low tide and the usual gulls were resting on the
exposed bar in the inlet including a pair of ROYAL TERNS (the large pair we saw
earlier?).
Good Birding, Sy Schiff
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Long Island: November 1.
Sam Jannazzo, Pat Jones and I (Sy Schiff) stopped by Captree SP on our way east
and on our return, finding the COMMON GROUND-DOVE both times. An AMERICAN
PIPIT flew over in the morning. At Mecox we observed BONAPARTE'S and LAUGHING
GULLS but NO BLACK-HEADED GULL
Long Island: November 1.
Sam Jannazzo, Pat Jones and I (Sy Schiff) stopped by Captree SP on our way east
and on our return, finding the COMMON GROUND-DOVE both times. An AMERICAN
PIPIT flew over in the morning. At Mecox we observed BONAPARTE'S and LAUGHING
GULLS but NO BLACK-HEADED GULL
Rockland Lake SP; Hook Mt. 28 October
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) birded the Hawk Watch this morning in Summer like
weather. The two hours produced a dozen raptors of five species, 5 BLACK and 20
TURKEY VULTURES; but no Ravens. The foliage is lovely and just past peak on
top. Nicer below
Rockland Lake SP; Hook Mt. 28 October
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) birded the Hawk Watch this morning in Summer like
weather. The two hours produced a dozen raptors of five species, 5 BLACK and 20
TURKEY VULTURES; but no Ravens. The foliage is lovely and just past peak on
top. Nicer below
. It didn't help. Of interest was a pair of
Wood Ducks and a dozen Ring-necked Ducks.
Sy Schiff
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. It didn't help. Of interest was a pair of
Wood Ducks and a dozen Ring-necked Ducks.
Sy Schiff
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October 22
Joe Giunta, Sam Jannazzo and I (Sy Schiff) joined by Joe Viglietta and Paul
Gildersleeve birded the hedge row at the Jones Beach Coast Guard Station. We
then went to FI to RMSP field #2, but returned to the Jones Beach turnaround
after a phone call from Pat Jones. The call alerted
Close-up comparisons are always neat.
Sy Schiff
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are always neat.
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Sam Jannazzo and I (Sy Schiff) later joined by Joe Giunta and Pat Jones
birded the West End. The hedgerow edge by the Coast Guard Station had a nice
concentration of sparrows (7 common species). The walk to the turnaround
produced few additional birds (Eastern Phoebe, Red-breasted Nuthatch
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