[nysbirds-l] Massapequa Preserve: Common Mergansers

Hi Everyone, This morning I missed my LIRR train by one minute so rather than stand on the platform I decided to walk into the preserve for a little while. At the pond by Brady Park, I saw 15+ drake Common Mergansers and at least 5 females. I'm sure there were more females but I didn't have

[nysbirds-l] Rockville Center: Peregrine Falcon hunting

Hi Everyone, On my way to work this morning on the LIRR, I saw a Peregrine Falcon flying next to the tracks for at least a few minutes - almost keeping up with the train. As it approached the church at Rockville Center it went into divebomb mode and dived to the church steeple probably trying

[nysbirds-l] Brants heading back North and notes from Massapequa Preserve: Screech Owls and Wilson's Snipe

Hi Everyone, On the way to work today, I saw 3 groups of Brants heading North in the vicinity of Wantagh and Freeport: 2 groups of 100+ and one group of 10. I've seen much larger groups and have seen Brants until at least mid-April so perhaps this is the beginning of their trip back North. I

[nysbirds-l] Midtown Manhattan: Peregrine Falcon

Hi Everyone, There's a Peregrine Falcon currently circling around North of the Helmsley Building. Nice to see a cool bird while grabbing coffee at work. Good Birding, Rob in Massapequa (currently in NYC) http://longislandbirding.blogspot.com/ This email is confidential and subject to

[nysbirds-l] Late report: Jones Beach West End, Oceanside, Muttontown, Cold Spring Harbor, Massapequa Preserve

Hi Everyone, Apologies for the late report - I didn't see anyone else report from these locations yesterday so figured I'd send it out. Jones Beach West End was full of birds yesterday morning: besides the usual suspects I saw a Tree Sparrow, 2 large groups of Tree Swallows (~40) - one group

[nysbirds-l] Massapequa Preserve/ Bryant Park today - no new birds, note about Screech Owl

Hi Everyone, I stopped at Massapequa Preserve before work this morning and although it was very birdy I didn't see any new migrants. Cardinals, Robins, Red Winged Blackbirds, Grackles were all over as well as Downy Woodpeckers - a Carolina Wren put on a show singing for the sunrise and a

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park, NYC: Wood Thrush, and a few new arrivals

Hi Everyone, I stopped by Bryant Park with NYC birder Mike during our lunch break for a quick look by the shed...was quickly joined by another birder (I don't name names unless I hear otherwise) It has been slower than last year but hopefully picking up now...saw Hermit Thrush, Ovenbirds,

[nysbirds-l] late report from yesterday: Jones Beach, Nickerson Beach, Muttontown, Massapequa etc

Hi Everyone, I figured I should send this out late instead of not at all - went to a number of places - will just include the highlights: Green Island, Wantagh - semi-palmated plovers all over the place Jones Beach West End - Red Knots on the Coast Guard sandbar (stopped, ate, flew off), 9

Re:[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park NYC Mourning Warbler - No

Hi Everyone, During my lunch break (2:00 - ~2:15pm) I went with my good friend, NYC birder Mike, to try and relocate the reported Mourning Warbler but didn't have any luck. (other birders were also out looking) We looked in the SE corner and by the shed area which is now glovered up with

+ Black Bellied Plover, [nysbirds-l] Sunrise to Sunset: Jamaica Bay to Dune Road, Hamptons

Hi Everyone, I was going through my photos and also saw a Black Bellied Plover last Thursday - it appeared injured since once of its wings were lowered but it was still able to fly. Wanted to include this update since we're approaching the shorebird fall migration. Good birding, Rob in

RE: Re:[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park

Adding to the list, I was there around 2pm yesterday and today: yesterday I saw 2 Brown Thrashers by the shed...today I saw a Catbird and a White Throated Sparrow Also on the NW corner of the lawn was a female Palm Warbler - it was boldy going in between and around people sitting on the lawn

[nysbirds-l] FOS Ospreys appearing (Riverhead)

Another birder, (Paul Harding) just reported 2 Ospreys flying by Rte 105 in Riverhead...Spring is coming... Good birding, Rob in Massapequa http://longislandbirding.blogspot.com/ This email is confidential and subject to important disclaimers and conditions including on offers for the

RE: [nysbirds-l] Nightjar in Bryant Park: Chuck-will's-widow

Just saw it also – great views Special thanks to Gabriel again From: bounce-119045660-60311...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-119045660-60311...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Anders Peltomaa Sent: Monday, April 13, 2015 1:48 PM To: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu; Phil Jeffries Subject: [nysbirds-l]

RE: [nysbirds-l] Manhattan: Bryant Park nightjar?

Hi Karen, I will look after work ~6:00pm. I don’t have my bins, but will give a look. Best regards, Rob in Massapequa (currently stuck at my desk in midtown) From: bounce-119043957-60311...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-119043957-60311...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Karen Fung Sent:

just a note: [nysbirds-l] Oops. Egret flew.

If anyone's looking up for it, there's a possibility the Little Egret is in the marsh on the north side of Captree Island - I know the area is frequented by native Egrets, sometimes Little Blue Herons (I saw a flock of 100+ Glossy Ibis there last summer also) If anyone tries scanning the

RE: [EXTERNAL] [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End/ Meadowbrook Parkway Sunday: Rough Legged Hawk, Blackbirds (not Rusty) (UNCLASSIFIED)

Hi Matthew, I have to admit I'm not an expert an Icterids - I'm mostly a duck kinda guy. I've been getting differences of opinion between Boat Tailed Grackles and Rusty Blackbirds. The first day most people were saying Rusty Blackbirds, now most people are saying Boat Tailed Grackles. I've

RE: [EXTERNAL] [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End/ Meadowbrook Parkway Sunday: Rough Legged Hawk, Blackbirds (not Rusty) (UNCLASSIFIED)

Thanks, regarding the size, I just know they were either the same size as a robin or a little smaller -Original Message- From: Voisine, Matthew NAN02 [mailto:matthew.vois...@usace.army.mil] Sent: Monday, February 24, 2014 11:36 AM To: Taylor, Robert Michael; Robert Taylor; nysbirds-l Cc

[nysbirds-l] Massapequa Preserve: Common Mergansers

Hi Everyone, This morning I missed my LIRR train by one minute so rather than stand on the platform I decided to walk into the preserve for a little while. At the pond by Brady Park, I saw 15+ drake Common Mergansers and at least 5 females. I'm sure there were more females but I didn't have

[nysbirds-l] Rockville Center: Peregrine Falcon hunting

Hi Everyone, On my way to work this morning on the LIRR, I saw a Peregrine Falcon flying next to the tracks for at least a few minutes - almost keeping up with the train. As it approached the church at Rockville Center it went into "divebomb" mode and dived to the church steeple probably

[nysbirds-l] Brants heading back North and notes from Massapequa Preserve: Screech Owls and Wilson's Snipe

Hi Everyone, On the way to work today, I saw 3 groups of Brants heading North in the vicinity of Wantagh and Freeport: 2 groups of 100+ and one group of 10. I've seen much larger groups and have seen Brants until at least mid-April so perhaps this is the beginning of their trip back North. I

[nysbirds-l] Midtown Manhattan: Peregrine Falcon

Hi Everyone, There's a Peregrine Falcon currently circling around North of the Helmsley Building. Nice to see a cool bird while grabbing coffee at work. Good Birding, Rob in Massapequa (currently in NYC) http://longislandbirding.blogspot.com/ This email is confidential and subject to

[nysbirds-l] Late report: Jones Beach West End, Oceanside, Muttontown, Cold Spring Harbor, Massapequa Preserve

Hi Everyone, Apologies for the late report - I didn't see anyone else report from these locations yesterday so figured I'd send it out. Jones Beach West End was full of birds yesterday morning: besides the usual suspects I saw a Tree Sparrow, 2 large groups of Tree Swallows (~40) - one group

[nysbirds-l] Massapequa Preserve/ Bryant Park today - no new birds, note about Screech Owl

Hi Everyone, I stopped at Massapequa Preserve before work this morning and although it was very "birdy" I didn't see any new migrants. Cardinals, Robins, Red Winged Blackbirds, Grackles were all over as well as Downy Woodpeckers - a Carolina Wren put on a show singing for the sunrise and a

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park, NYC: Wood Thrush, and a few new arrivals

Hi Everyone, I stopped by Bryant Park with NYC birder Mike during our "lunch break" for a quick look by the shed...was quickly joined by another birder (I don't name names unless I hear otherwise) It has been slower than last year but hopefully picking up now...saw Hermit Thrush, Ovenbirds,

[nysbirds-l] late report from yesterday: Jones Beach, Nickerson Beach, Muttontown, Massapequa etc

Hi Everyone, I figured I should send this out late instead of not at all - went to a number of places - will just include the highlights: Green Island, Wantagh - semi-palmated plovers all over the place Jones Beach West End - Red Knots on the Coast Guard sandbar (stopped, ate, flew off), 9

update: [nysbirds-l] Bryant Lincoln

The Lincoln Sparrow was relocated with the help of my good friend and city birder Mike at the southeast corner by the shed. The park is crowded with people so I'm guessing the Lincoln Sparrow needed something more secluded. Also saw Common Yellowthroats - park is crawling with Ovenbirds..

Re:[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park NYC Mourning Warbler - No

Hi Everyone, During my lunch break (2:00 - ~2:15pm) I went with my good friend, NYC birder Mike, to try and relocate the reported Mourning Warbler but didn't have any luck. (other birders were also out looking) We looked in the SE corner and by the shed area which is now "glovered up" with

+ Black Bellied Plover, [nysbirds-l] Sunrise to Sunset: Jamaica Bay to Dune Road, Hamptons

Hi Everyone, I was going through my photos and also saw a Black Bellied Plover last Thursday - it appeared injured since once of its wings were lowered but it was still able to fly. Wanted to include this update since we're approaching the shorebird fall migration. Good birding, Rob in

RE: Re:[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park

Adding to the list, I was there around 2pm yesterday and today: yesterday I saw 2 Brown Thrashers by the shed...today I saw a Catbird and a White Throated Sparrow Also on the NW corner of the lawn was a female Palm Warbler - it was boldy going in between and around people sitting on the lawn

[nysbirds-l] FOS Ospreys appearing (Riverhead)

Another birder, (Paul Harding) just reported 2 Ospreys flying by Rte 105 in Riverhead...Spring is coming... Good birding, Rob in Massapequa http://longislandbirding.blogspot.com/ This email is confidential and subject to important disclaimers and conditions including on offers for the

RE: [nysbirds-l] Manhattan: Bryant Park nightjar?

Hi Karen, I will look after work ~6:00pm. I don’t have my bins, but will give a look. Best regards, Rob in Massapequa (currently stuck at my desk in midtown) From: bounce-119043957-60311...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-119043957-60311...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Karen Fung Sent:

RE: [nysbirds-l] Nightjar in Bryant Park: Chuck-will's-widow

Just saw it also – great views Special thanks to Gabriel again From: bounce-119045660-60311...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-119045660-60311...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Anders Peltomaa Sent: Monday, April 13, 2015 1:48 PM To: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu; Phil Jeffries Subject: [nysbirds-l]

just a note: [nysbirds-l] Oops. Egret flew.

If anyone's looking up for it, there's a possibility the Little Egret is in the marsh on the north side of Captree Island - I know the area is frequented by native Egrets, sometimes Little Blue Herons (I saw a flock of 100+ Glossy Ibis there last summer also) If anyone tries scanning the