[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 8/29-31, & 9/1

2010-09-02 Thread Tom Fiore
e, and throughout the northeast... not to mention what may or may not be seen post-"Earl", in New York and many adjacent states and coastal waters. (or even inland waters...) Good birding, & stay safe if venturing east on Long Island this Friday or after in any storm-related

RE:[nysbirds-l] Has anyone started checking for hurricane fall-out?

2010-09-02 Thread Tom Fiore
thing may just be less than some anticipate... but there also may be some significant sights - and there's only one way to find out... just be out there (anywhere), looking. Stay safe - use common sense in any major storms. It's not worth loss of life or an injury to see any bird. Good lu

[nysbirds-l] F.B.Field, J.Bay + more, Kings & Queens Co's, NYC 9/2

2010-09-03 Thread Tom Fiore
veral) Ruddy Turnstone (several) Semipalmated Sandpiper (300+) Western Sandpiper (2) Least Sandpiper (100+) White-rumped Sandpiper (8+) Baird's Sandpiper (2) Pectoral Sandpiper (1) Stilt Sandpiper (12+) Short-billed Dowitcher (120+) Long-billed Dowitcher (2 adults) Wilson's Phalarope (1, basic plumage)

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay W.R. White Pelican, as well, 9/2 (Queens County)

2010-09-03 Thread Tom Fiore
even if it's become quite a regular there for a lot of observers, myself included ;-) Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell

[nysbirds-l] general migration (northeast)

2010-09-06 Thread Tom Fiore
White-tailed Kite has lingered on in coastal Connecticut, via the CT Daily reports - at least into Sunday, 5 September. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan & points n. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHI

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 9/12

2010-09-12 Thread Tom Fiore
iety & numbers of migrants Sunday, compared with Saturday. It looks like we might see more new migrants arriving as early as this Tuesday & Wednesday in the entire region. Good birding; think and act peacefully. Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.Northeas

[nysbirds-l] possible wagtail in CT 9/13, CT Warbler, + more...

2010-09-14 Thread Tom Fiore
ding; think and act peacefully. Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailingl

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 9/14

2010-09-15 Thread Tom Fiore
ely scant reports of any wagtail species seen and reported in the eastern parts of N. America. Good birding; think and act peacefully. Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http:/

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC (a.m. only), 9/15

2010-09-15 Thread Tom Fiore
nt and the potential is there for some interesting diurnal migration, perhaps in progress at this moment. Good birding; think and act peacefully. Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULE

[nysbirds-l] further Central Park, NYC 9/15

2010-09-16 Thread Tom Fiore
ware hawk-watch site, on Wednesday. It was said to have taken about 20 minutes to make the north-south crossing of Delaware Bay that a.m. (We might wonder how far north it was coming from!) Good birding! Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/

[nysbirds-l] 4 Buff-breasted SP's, 1 Marbled Godwit etc., NYC, 9/17

2010-09-17 Thread Tom Fiore
Friday, 17 September, 2010 - Brooklyn / Kings Co. & Queens Co . N.Y. City At Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn, N.Y. City, the four juvenile- plumaged Buff-breasted Sandpipers continued as of about 8:45 - 9:45 a.m. in the weedy (not recently mowed) and uneven field across from and

[nysbirds-l] 4 Buff-breasted SP's, 1 Marbled Godwit etc., NYC, 9/17 (with signature)

2010-09-17 Thread Tom Fiore
d and there were precious few people there to see it all, in that location. The only other birds really noted in any multiplicity were Laughing Gulls, about 100+ seen in the various locations visited. Good birding! Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSb

[nysbirds-l] Central & Prospect Parks, NYC 9/16-18 (& hawks aloft)

2010-09-19 Thread Tom Fiore
be best for any thorough walk at that location. Northern Wheatears are staging and moving in far northern N. American localities and on strong N., N-E, & N-W winds these could be looked for, at typical coastal areas in coming weeks. Good luck, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Inf

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 9/19-23

2010-09-23 Thread Tom Fiore
or stunned birds found in Manhattan this past week & prior with recent parulid recoveries running to N. Parulas and Black-and-white Warblers, plus varied other usual migrant passerines. Happy Autumnal Equinox & first full day of fall - which is now: Thursday. Tom Fiore, Manh

[nysbirds-l] Central & Riverside Parks, NYC 10/17-20

2010-10-21 Thread Tom Fiore
out, & I did not get into the Ramble area or south this day. I spent some time in the north end's Conservatory Garden where as of Wednesday a good many flowers that could be utilized by any hummingbirds (none seen on this day) were still in good shape... bears watching. Good birding, Tom

[nysbirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler, midtown Manhattan NYC 10/21

2010-10-21 Thread Tom Fiore
seen through the day & especially if seen early on Friday, reports should be posted so that others might have an opportunity to view the unusual mid-town (as well as late-season) urban visitor. Good luck, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirdi

[nysbirds-l] updates on the Prothonotary Warbler in NYC

2010-10-21 Thread Tom Fiore
Thursday, 21 October, 2010 Again all, I'll add that the ebirdsnyc list-serve is getting good use from reporters giving updates on the mid-town Manhattan (NYC) Prothonotary Warbler. Check it out at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ebirdsnyc/messages Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan

[nysbirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler, mid-town Manhattan NYC 10/23, + elsewhere reports

2010-10-23 Thread Tom Fiore
theast. After about November 1, the species of hummingbird is much less likely to be a Ruby-throated, as we go on towards a first day of winter. Even by mid-October the majority of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are in areas well to our south. The next most "likely" species appears to be

[nysbirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler, 10/24 mid-town Manhattan

2010-10-24 Thread Tom Fiore
(or more to the 40 Street side of the main entrance steps than the 42 Street side). The bird was observed (by others), throughout much of Sunday. Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES:

[nysbirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler Tues., 10/26 mid-town Manhattan NYC

2010-10-26 Thread Tom Fiore
ong even on migratory stop-overs. When was the last Prothonotary you observed in this sort of ultra-urban place? If you did, for how long did it linger? Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.co

Re:[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park sightings / mid-town Manhattan, NYC

2010-10-27 Thread Tom Fiore
t NY state CBC record?) The normal winter range of Prothonotary Warbler is from Mexico into northern S. America, not the USA. Tom Fiore, Manhattan - - - - - - - - - - - Begin forwarded message: From: gabriel willow Date: October 27, 2010 2:54:18 PM EDT To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu Subject:

Re:[nysbirds-l] Does anyone have a (semi-)official NYC checklist ?

2010-10-29 Thread Tom Fiore
ch-fre"e list-making... Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3)

Re:[nysbirds-l] (semi-)official NYC checklist ? - SUMMARY

2010-10-29 Thread Tom Fiore
o he did, and does. I got a small insight into diversity that day. Human, botanical, urban, & more. Tom Fiore, Manhattan - - - - - - - - - On Oct 29, 2010, at 12:12 PM, Phil Jeffrey wrote: For those of you with an aversion to reading my wordy posts, see: http://philjeffrey.net/NYC_

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, NYC 10/30 - plenty of migrants

2010-10-30 Thread Tom Fiore
te's Sparrows in at least 5 states / provinces, in the greater northeastern area. Cattle Egrets, many places in the norrtheast up to & perhaps beyond Newfoundland. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELC

[nysbirds-l] N. Shrike reported Jones Beach SP, 10/30

2010-10-31 Thread Tom Fiore
days) Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http

[nysbirds-l] Maine: Gray Kingbird 10/31; poss. Martin sighting, Rockland Co.

2010-10-31 Thread Tom Fiore
2010/10/31/library-warbler-barron/?hp Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/ma

Re:[nysbirds-l] (semi-)official NYC checklist ?

2010-11-01 Thread Tom Fiore
-- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Tom Fiore > Date: Fri, Oct 29, 2010 at 11:50 PM > Subject: Re:[nysbirds-l] (semi-)official NYC checklist ? - SUMMARY > To: nysbirds-L@cornell.edu > ... > It ain't science. Sorry, but that is just the way it is set up. If you > or I

[nysbirds-l] massive migration, Queens Co. ocean-front, 11/1

2010-11-01 Thread Tom Fiore
oing S-W. Much more to mention later... Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/N

[nysbirds-l] a kingbird report from J.Bay Queens Co. 11/1???

2010-11-02 Thread Tom Fiore
t the time I was at the refuge late in the same day... Obviously, birds do fly. See the ebirdsnyc list for details, such as are given. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ebirdsnyc/message/8271 - - - - - - - Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbi

Re:[nysbirds-l] Com. Gr.-Dove Continues! (In Suffolk Co,)

2010-11-03 Thread Tom Fiore
and that is in western Suffolk County NY is it not? the "Robert Moses Causeway" is one approach if not coming in from Jones Beach Parkway "strip", and continuing east. Easy to find then, go east... easy to find the park, & hopefully a ground-dove! Good Lu

[nysbirds-l] report of poss. Ash-thr. Flycatcher, Central Park, NYC (from 11/3)

2010-11-05 Thread Tom Fiore
(Reported for Wednesday 3 Nov. 2010) - intriguing note: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ebirdsnyc/message/8286 Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail

[nysbirds-l] PS, Snow Buntings Central Park, NYC 11/9

2010-11-10 Thread Tom Fiore
out 1 hour after sunrise and were viewed from next to Belvedere Castle looking up.) Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maill

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 11/9

2010-11-10 Thread Tom Fiore
hern Mockingbird Brown Thrasher (2) European Starling Eastern Towhee Northern Cardinal Brown-headed Cowbird House Finch House Sparrow and one chilled Monarch butterfly in below-50 F. with north wind. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYS

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 11/10

2010-11-11 Thread Tom Fiore
yhow while it was going. Some of the same waterfowl were seen on the various water- bodies. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbir

[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush, Central Park NYC, 12/16 ("new" area)

2010-12-16 Thread Tom Fiore
recorded again for Sunday's CBC. A number of other birds of interest may persist as well even if they haven't been reported on just lately, although the recent deep-freeze could have affected a few species or caused some to move. I'm going to seek out a few that I was tipped off on, althoug

[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush & more, Central Park, NYC 12/23

2010-12-23 Thread Tom Fiore
ime & anywhere. The survival of some may be in question, of course - such as insect-eating species that can't exist on a diet of old fruits and minimal invertebrates. It is surprising how much invertebrate life a bird may be able to glean even in winter, however: witness Golden-crowned King

[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush, etc., Central Park, NYC 12/25

2010-12-25 Thread Tom Fiore
l for a while at times but it usually, like the thrush in the maintenance field area, is mobile eventually and is then fairly evident. Good birding and stay safe in winter storms, where & when they move through! Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirdin

[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush, Central Park, NYC 12/28

2010-12-28 Thread Tom Fiore
ird, Broad-tailed Hummingbird... along with more "usual" Painted Bunting[s], and more... fun to see 'east, west, north and south' all get reported. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 12/31/'10

2010-12-31 Thread Tom Fiore
nown of these rare large birds is their national bird, the Giant Ibis.) I don't normally go on too much about travels so far from home but the organization noted, 'SVC' for shorthand, is really special & deserves much support and definitely a visit if going. A happy & healthy 2011 to a

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 1/1/11

2011-01-01 Thread Tom Fiore
n Golden-crowned Kinglet Hermit Thrush American Robin Varied Thrush Northern Mockingbird Brown Thrasher European Starling Eastern Towhee Chipping Sparrow Fox Sparrow Song Sparrow Swamp Sparrow White-throated Sparrow Dark-eyed Junco Northern Cardinal Red-winged Blackbird Common Grackle Brown-heade

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 2 January

2011-01-02 Thread Tom Fiore
away of the "blizzard" snows. It was, at least for some Manhattan folks, no major storm as seen in years past. Some of those were still in strong evidence many weeks, even months, later... Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.Northea

[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush etc., Central Park, NYC 1/3

2011-01-03 Thread Tom Fiore
is still a good amount of snow cover and even some ice lingering in parts of the park, yet the majority is gone. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-arc

[nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck report, L.I./n. shore 1/6

2011-01-06 Thread Tom Fiore
no reports, positive or negative, of the Tufted Duck today. Anybody see it? James Purcell -- NYSbirds-L List Info: - - - - - - - - - Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1

[nysbirds-l] REPORT! of: [W. Mass.] "European Redwing"

2011-01-07 Thread Tom Fiore
easily still be around or be with a widely-moving flock. - - - -- More from Manhattan, N.Y. City, a little later: Varied Thrush continues, Red-headed Woodpecker continues - both still in Central Park there... Tom Fiore, Manhattan - - - - - - -- On Jan 7, 2011, at 9:04 AM

[nysbirds-l] V. Thrush, Central Park, NYC 1/7

2011-01-07 Thread Tom Fiore
goodies as Tufted Duck showed up amongst huge rafts of scaup as well as canvasbacks, but those birds have not graced Central in such huge numbers in about 2 decades. A fair number of Iceland Gull sightings also once came from that reservoir but they've been much more scarce there since

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 1/11/'11 [V. Thrush & more]

2011-01-11 Thread Tom Fiore
some additional food available in the outdoor areas, as well access to as constantly open water. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/n

[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush+, Central Park, NYC 1/12

2011-01-12 Thread Tom Fiore
ervatory Garden and nearby (behind the west fence) a Chipping Sparrow has continued on - not expected now, but a few have occasionally turned up before in Central even in mid-winter, though perhaps more often by a feeder. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.

[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush+ report, Central Pk., NYC 1/13

2011-01-13 Thread Tom Fiore
Thursday, 13 January, 2011 The VARIED THRUSH & RED-HEADED WOODPECKER lingering in Central Park (Manhattan, N.Y. City) continue - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ebirdsnyc/message/8518 Thanks to Ardith & Alice for their observations, & update. [Tom Fiore, Manhattan] -- NYSbirds

[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush, Central Park, NYC 2/4

2011-02-04 Thread Tom Fiore
e giving occasional song, despite the sub- freezing early morning. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillis

[nysbirds-l] V. Thrush, etc. Central Park, NYC 2/14

2011-02-14 Thread Tom Fiore
Holmes. A once unheard-of sight over NYC, the presence of some seemingly resident on Staten Island may be a harbinger of more to be found in other NYC locations over coming years and in almost any seasons. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www

[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush etc. Central Park, NYC 2/18

2011-02-18 Thread Tom Fiore
ess of White-throated Sparrows. A few American Robins also have given the occasional somewhat scratchy songs just lately. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush +, Central Park, NYC 2/24

2011-02-24 Thread Tom Fiore
adow. It otherwise seemed slightly quiet in the northern end, however I did not walk as extensively there as elsewhere. Throughout the park, a number of raptors are about -most readily seen, as typically, are Red-tailed Hawks. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Inf

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 2/27 (Varied Thrush, Red-headed Woodpecker, Common Raven, Common Redpolls, Pine Siskins, Bald Eagle, etc.)

2011-02-28 Thread Tom Fiore
nt in an area near the compost piles - this is generally not a common species at any season, in Central Park. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://w

[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush, etc., Central Park, NYC 3/2

2011-03-02 Thread Tom Fiore
ue to the tremendous shadow effect from all the skyscapers, immediately south. I did not watch the feeders in the Ramble extensively enough to gauge much of what may or may not have been feeding there most of the day. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.Northeas

[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush, Central Park, NYC 3/9,10,11

2011-03-11 Thread Tom Fiore
Fish Crows, the most recent on Wed. by the Meer, in the park's north end. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@corn

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 3/12-18 (V. Thrush, Red-headed WP, Pine Warbler, E. Meadowlark, etc.)

2011-03-18 Thread Tom Fiore
2 - noonish, Red-shoulderd Hawk (adult) circling fairly low over n. end, headed n. - and later in the day, 4 Turkey Vultures moved north. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbird

[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush+, Central Park, NYC 3/20

2011-03-20 Thread Tom Fiore
increased a bit in the last week have been "red" Fox Sparrows, many of which are singing along with various other birds that have been quite vocal. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.co

[nysbirds-l] a third Yellow-throated Warbler in NYC, 4/13

2011-04-14 Thread Tom Fiore
) 3. Alley Pond Park, Queens (County) - April 13 (Wed.) - - - - - - - Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, NYC 4/14-15 incl. Varied Thrush

2011-04-15 Thread Tom Fiore
opical-wintering migrants - a good number of these are already pushing into mid-Atalantic states now. It doesn't look too promising for that this weekend, but by today's date, most "bets" are off, and birds are on their way! Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] elsewhere in Manhattan, NYC 4/15

2011-04-15 Thread Tom Fiore
species, including 3 warbler species were present today, along with good numbers of Chipping & other sparrows, & juncos. In some smaller parks in mid-town, a smattering of common migrants on several different days. Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBir

[nysbirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler, Bronx 4/14

2011-04-16 Thread Tom Fiore
re- found with location in the garden if it is found again, along with other species noted. (Thanks.) Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@c

[nysbirds-l] more Yellow-throated Warbler[s] + more migrants, NYC, 4/18

2011-04-18 Thread Tom Fiore
s for some. A quick check of Manhattan's Riverside Park "drip" and vicinity, around 1/2-hour ago, revealed little migrant activity. There were birds around; all that I noticed are fairly common species. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastB

[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush+ migrants, N.Y. City 4/18-19

2011-04-20 Thread Tom Fiore
ta Rica, I can recommend one who lives there. He is the son of the author of the most recent field guide to that country's birds and his dad also can arrange tours. Also, we have a highly experienced native Costa Rican birder who leads tours living much of the time in Brooklyn, NYC! I

[nysbirds-l] Bronx-NYBG Prothonotary & C.P. arrivals, etc., 4/20

2011-04-20 Thread Tom Fiore
irdsnyc/message/8869 and a good look at other small city parks or green spaces at this time of year could yield more of such nice surprises! Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbird

[nysbirds-l] Yellow-throated Warbler, Staten Island NYC 4/22

2011-04-22 Thread Tom Fiore
e heard third-hand that the Prothonotary Warbler was continuing in the N.Y. Botanical Garden this Friday morning, in the same larger of the "Twin Lakes" where it's been for nine days; (in the Bronx, N.Y. City) - perhaps someone will confirm with first-hand sighting. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manh

[nysbirds-l] Staten Is.,NYC Yellow-thr. Warbler, etc. 4/24

2011-04-24 Thread Tom Fiore
night or tomorrow. It is clearly by far the largest migration movement of neotropical-wintering species so far this year here in NYC - and apparently into much of the region - today... Good birding! Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 4/25 (incl. YTWA report & much, much more, Varied Thrush also still there...)

2011-04-25 Thread Tom Fiore
hose with interest, a Common Loon in breeding plumage continues on the C.P reservoir. And: the female VARIED THRUSH, and the RED- HEADED WOODPECKER also continue... (as reported previously, in same respective locations as previously in Central Park!) Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan --

[nysbirds-l] and another warbler: Pine (Central {Park, NYC 4/25)

2011-04-25 Thread Tom Fiore
impressive migration Monday. Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.ht

[nysbirds-l] REPORT of White Ibis, Staten Island, NYC 4/25

2011-04-25 Thread Tom Fiore
cott Haber for broaching the subject which is certainly worth the mention. (good luck, if trying for an Ibis!) Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/

[nysbirds-l] B'klyn Summer Tanager, etc.; & Central Park, NYC 4/27

2011-04-28 Thread Tom Fiore
t night. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYS

[nysbirds-l] 2nd-hand reports, White Ibis, S.I., NYC (4/27 & 4/29

2011-04-30 Thread Tom Fiore
e recent records of this species, I did not find any, but there could be some additional reports "out there". Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www

[nysbirds-l] White Ibis report S.I. NYC, Saturday, 4/30

2011-04-30 Thread Tom Fiore
direction. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.ht

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, NYC, 4/30

2011-04-30 Thread Tom Fiore
- - One veteran of 50+ years of birding has stated what a number of us, even if less-experienced, may also think: "never have i seen such an early spring with so many early arrivals!" Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbi

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC, 5/3 (+ 5/1 Varied Thrush)

2011-05-03 Thread Tom Fiore
It looks as though a lot more could be on the move in the coastal plain from the southeast thru New England, ahead of a wet weather system pressing northeast overnight this Tuesday eve. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, NYC, 5/4

2011-05-04 Thread Tom Fiore
several expected species) were moving today, as evidenced by many reports, from a lot of eastern North America. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBi

[nysbirds-l] Kentucky W., Central Park, NYC 5/5

2011-05-05 Thread Tom Fiore
a wide variety, if less-than-stunning numbers, of migrants with warblers strongly featured again. Later in the day or tonight, I'll report on any further sightings. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 5/5 & 5/6 (+ 'elsewhere' rarities)

2011-05-07 Thread Tom Fiore
ime to try - sometimes the birds may also be active here in mid-morning, or at other times when truly hot weather occurs during migration periods - and most especially in periods with no appreciable rain for a few days or more. (It can then act as a sort of small oasis, with the water

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, NYC 5/9

2011-05-09 Thread Tom Fiore
h, as well as in plumage, for that Empidonax species. There are still a lot of that genus to arrive here and also more of a number of other flycatchers as well as thrushes, vireos, later warblers, and many other migrant song and "land" birds. A lot more of this month still to come. Good

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, NYC 5/11

2011-05-11 Thread Tom Fiore
the female Varied Thrush that was at the area along the E. 79 Street transverse road, please share that information. It seems the last definite sightings of that rare-in-the- east species was on May the first in Central Park. If you saw or photographed it after that date, please

[nysbirds-l] addendum re: Manhattan, NYC 5/13

2011-05-13 Thread Tom Fiore
is day offered. Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/m

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 5/14

2011-05-14 Thread Tom Fiore
y. Good birding, Tom Fiore Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cor

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 5/15 (& elsewhere goodies)

2011-05-16 Thread Tom Fiore
afternoon, some still singing then. A couple of Common Nighthawks made their way easily up-river along and over the shore & trees in Riverside, just shortly after the sky broke loose again with thunder and more rains, then a lull in any rains. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan

[nysbirds-l] reported White Ibis continues, S.I., NYC 5/16 (& C.P. birds)

2011-05-16 Thread Tom Fiore
vity in the north & around the reservoir's bridle path - but that could be all about a start in the north end, after the morning showers. No signs of any "drop-ins" related to this weather... but that could happen just about anywhere. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NY

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, NYC 5/17

2011-05-17 Thread Tom Fiore
lot less food for them; that should change by the coming weekend with sun reappearing and milder weather. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/N

[nysbirds-l] [Mass.] Eur. Hobby, etc. & C.P., NYC 5/18

2011-05-19 Thread Tom Fiore
in spring at Central (and there also are the odd lingerers of summer 2006 when sightings continued straight through to at least late July at the C.P. reservoir) but is certainly later than typical for the location. There was also a good evening movement of night-herons, typical at dusk

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, NYC 5/19

2011-05-19 Thread Tom Fiore
for land-bird migrants, some of those have made their way inland & north towards their breeding destinations, with even Blackpoll and Mourning Warblers being seen in the multiple up in parts of Canada & elsewhere in the north country. It seems the European Hobby was not seen in Mass. (or an

[nysbirds-l] Kites in neighboring states, Curlew SP in R.I.

2011-05-21 Thread Tom Fiore
irds_2011/ (photo by observer Paul L'Etoile). Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-arch

[nysbirds-l] BB Whistling Ducks, NY to NJ, 5/23

2011-05-23 Thread Tom Fiore
Monday, 23 May, 2011 - (These are the 5 Black-bellied Whistling Ducks reported earlier from Orange County, NY, by John Haas et al, to NYS BIrds. (The Walkill N.W.R. straddles the New York & New Jersey border.) Tom Fiore, Manhattan _ _ _ _ https://lists.princeton.edu/cgi-bin/w

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 5/22-23

2011-05-23 Thread Tom Fiore
ved "flying off to the northwest". Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mai

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 5/25-26

2011-05-26 Thread Tom Fiore
th a report from Wed., here in the Maine Birds list - http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds/browse_thread/thread/2c3003e91b3192f7# Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastB

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 5/27 (+ White Ibis rep't., S.I.)

2011-05-27 Thread Tom Fiore
st) have showing in both parks. The only ones I've heard vocalize are Gray- cheeked, not Bicknell's. Good birding - and a safe sunny Memorial Day weekend to all, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/

[nysbirds-l] [N.J.] S.-t. Kite, 5/27; & photos of a fallout down-east

2011-05-28 Thread Tom Fiore
have seen being 'herded' on) 15+ minutes... Common Yellowthroats and a Magnolia Warbler were perhaps less dazed. & more easily went for the habitat. It's a very small reminder of all that these migrants deal with. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: htt

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 5/29-30

2011-05-30 Thread Tom Fiore
ny number of other reports from states to the south and west, including 8 reported from Cape May NJ on Monday. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbird

[nysbirds-l] 52nd Supplement to A.O.U. Checklist of N. American Birds is now available as a PDF-file download

2011-07-28 Thread Tom Fiore
this list, in recent weeks. Tom Fiore, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@c

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [Origins of Gray-hooded Gull (long post)]

2011-08-04 Thread Tom Fiore
be reported - and on all subsequent days of it's occurrence[s] - in the U.S.! - - - - - Tom Fiore, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re:[nysbirds-l] Post Storm Species List

2011-08-31 Thread Tom Fiore
who lost property and loved ones in those most hard-hit areas in the path of "Irene". Tom Fiore, New York (& Maine) - - - - - On Aug 30, 2011, at 1:48 PM, Rob Jett wrote: Just for laughs (and to enjoy some of these birds vicariously as I only managed a small portion of

[nysbirds-l] recent "tropical" land birds in the NE

2011-09-06 Thread Tom Fiore
, Massachusets (Plum Island, also banding station) http://groups.google.com/group/nhbirds/browse_thread/thread/b85079a8101e84cd?hl=en . - - - - - - - - Interesting season! Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Red-headed Woodpecker, Kiskadee range and (no) report, Manhattan NYC 9/7

2011-09-07 Thread Tom Fiore
hours. The fares are not too steep either, even better for those in the "senior" fare age class. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.Northeas

Re:[nysbirds-l] Wheatear Question

2011-09-07 Thread Tom Fiore
so on. Best of luck - hope it sticks another night & day. Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES:

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC reports, 9/9

2011-09-10 Thread Tom Fiore
reported and from speaking with a few of the observers out on Friday. A minimum of 16 warbler species were seen (by collective tally), and the first real push of thrushes, along with some other expected seasonal species. Today, this weekend, ought to reveal more! Good birding, Tom Fiore

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