[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge 8-14-09

.  An Osprey was also feeding at the southern end.  Both Northern and Lousiana Waterthrushes were around the pond's margins.   Vinny Pellegrino www.flickr.com/pellegrinov East Northport, NY   It just doesn't get any better than this -Jeff Corwin -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay WR: 2 Wilson's Phalaropes, American Avocet, and A. Golden-Plover Present

 the hundreds of shorebirds sending them in all directions.   Vinny Pellegrino www.flickr.com/pellegrinov East Northport, NY   It just doesn't get any better than this -Jeff Corwin -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow SP- Cackling Goose present

in maple and cedars West of Boardwalk At Tung Ting Pond in Centerport: 31 Bufflehead Gadwall American Wigeon Ring-necked duck Green-winged Teal Canvasback- FOS Mallards Lesser Scaup- FOS Hooded Mergansers   Vinny Pellegrino www.flickr.com/pellegrinov East Northport, NY   Go confidently

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow SP- Cackling Goose again!

report. Vinny Pellegrino www.flickr.com/pellegrinov East Northport, NY   Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.  Live the life you've imagined. -Henry David Thoreau -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Eurasion Wigeon in Setauket Sunken Meadow SP yesterday

, and 32 Northern Gannet plunge-diving on the Long Island Sound.  I also enjoyed watching a immature Yellow-bellied Sapsucker foraging very close to me on a tree.  Vinny Pellegrino www.flickr.com/pellegrinov East Northport, NY   Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.  Live the life you've

[nysbirds-l] Nissequogue River SP Sunken Meadow, Suffolk County

basin of NRSP.   Vinny Pellegrino www.flickr.com/pellegrinov East Northport, NY   Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.  Live the life you've imagined. -Henry David Thoreau -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow State Park, Suffolk County

and dozens of Painted turtles sunning themselves at the edges of the phragmites.   Vinny Pellegrino www.flickr.com/pellegrinov East Northport, NY   Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.  Live the life you've imagined. -Henry David Thoreau -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Makamah Nature Preserve, Suffolk County

, more Eastern Phoebes, and a Gray Catbird. Vinny Pellegrino www.flickr.com/pellegrinov East Northport, NY   Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.  Live the life you've imagined. -Henry David Thoreau -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow SP- Early White-eyed Vireo, Suffolk County

Sapsucker Eastern Phoebe- 3 Tree Swallows- 24+ Fish Crows White-eyed Vireo- 1 very early bird Yellow-rumped warblers Golden-crowned Kinglets Gray Catbird- 1 Eastern Towhee- 3 Song, White-throated, and Swamp sparrows Vinny Pellegrino www.flickr.com/pellegrinov East Northport, NY   Go confidently

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow SP- immature Red-shouldered Hawk, Pine warblers, etc

and in the marsh.   Vinny Pellegrino www.flickr.com/pellegrinov East Northport, NY   Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.  Live the life you've imagined. -Henry David Thoreau -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow State Park- April 16

left of the footbridge were 2 Great Blue Herons, 5 Great Egrets, 4 Snowy Egrets, 2 Black-crowned Night-Herons, and 1 Killdeer.    Vinny Pellegrino picasaweb.com/vinnypelle East Northport, NY   Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.  Live the life you've imagined. -Henry David Thoreau

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow SP- Yellow warbler, Common Yellowthroat, etc ~4-24-10

of the Nissequogue River a ways East of Field 3 were 7 Great Egrets, 11 Snowy Egrets, Greater Yellowlegs, and from another observer, a Spotted sandpiper.  2 Savannah sparrows were feeding on the shoulder of the park road, only noticed after they started singing.    Vinny Pellegrino picasaweb.com/vinnypelle East

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow State Park- May 1, 2010

- abundant Scarlet Tanager- 1 singing along Inner Marsh trail Orchard Oriole- FOS, 1 Baltimore Oriole- FOS, 1 I had 15 FOS's, 13 species of warbler, and  a total of 74 species for the day. Vinny Pellegrino picasaweb.com/vinnypelle East Northport, NY   Go confidently in the direction of your dreams

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow Spring Birding

Yellowthroat- too numerous to county Eastern Towhee, Chipping, Savannah, Song, Swamp, and White-throated Sparrows Brown-headed Cowbird- 2 Orchard Oriole- 1 immature male singing Baltimore Oriole- 2 males Once back at his house, Veery and Rose-breasted Grosbeak appeared, adding to our day's list.   Vinny

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow State Park- Least terns, Gray-cheeked Thrush

- 2 Black-and-white warbler- 7 American Redstart- 4 Ovenbird- 2 Northern Waterthrush- 1 Common Yellowthroat- abundant Scarlet Tanager- 1 male foraging in low-lying shrubs Baltimore Orioles- 3 Vinny Pellegrino picasaweb.com/vinnypelle East Northport, NY   Go confidently in the direction of your

[nysbirds-l] Alley Pond Park- 18 species of warbler, 5-16-10

Waterthrush- 3 Common Yellowthroat- 4 Wilson's warbler- 1 male Canada warbler- 5 The other reported warblers which I did not see included Cape May, Mourning, and a brief look at a Kentucky warbler.   Vinny Pellegrino picasaweb.com/vinnypelle East Northport, NY   Go confidently in the direction of your

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow SP, Nissequogue River, Democrat Point- Suffolk County

 on the beach were 3 American Oystercatchers, 2 Piping Plovers, 7 Black-bellied Plovers, and 65+Sanderlings.  Out on the water I observed a single Long-tailed Duck and a single Common Eider.   Vinny Pellegrino picasaweb.com/vinnypelle East Northport, NY   Go confidently in the direction of your

[nysbirds-l] Breeding Birds @ Sunken Meadow Edgewood Preserve, Suffolk County

, Red Fox, White-tailed Deer, Muskrat, Northern Short-tailed Shrews, Sand Fiddlers, Little Brown Myotis, Cottontails, Green Frogs, Painted Turtles, Diamond-backed Terrapins, Snapping Turtles, and 11 species of butterfly.   Vinny Pellegrino picasaweb.com/vinnypelle East Northport, NY   Go

[nysbirds-l] Yellow-throated warbler @ suunken meadow

i am typing this out in the field at sunken meados state park. a yellow-throated warbler is foraging in the shrubs just south of the field 1 building. park in the main lot and head to the deserted field 1 just past the picnick tables. he is with many other warblers along the tree line.

[nysbirds-l] Rest of report from Sunken Meadow SP- Yellow-throated warbler

of action that took place along the park road near the golf course.  Something that was interesting to me was what seemed like a flock comprised solely of flycatchers:  2 Least, 1 Yellow-bellied, 2 Great-crested, 1 Willow/Alder, 2 Pewees, and 4 Eastern Phoebes.   Vinny Pellegrino picasaweb.com

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow SP- Bay-breasted Warbler, Purple Finch, YB Cuckoo

quick walk along the park road leading to the golf course yielded me a flyover Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Swainson's Thrush, a hunting Sharp-shinned Hawk, and an awesome spectacle of 2 clashing Cooper's Hawks over the abandoned Field 2 parking lot.   Vinny Pellegrino picasaweb.com/vinnypelle East

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow SP- new arrivals (9-23-10)

, 19+Wood Ducks, 1 White-eyed Vireo, and a Sharp-shinned Hawk that was actively chasing 5 or so Blue Jays back and forth across the stream.  Next I headed to Field 3 where there were 3 Chimney Swift flyovers, 1 Osprey, American Black Ducks, and a single Ruby-crowned Kinglet.   Vinny Pellegrino

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow SP- White-crowned Sparrow, American Kestrel

was devoid of birds.   Vinny Pellegrino picasaweb.com/vinnypelle East Northport, NY   Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.  Live the life you've imagined. -Henry David Thoreau -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] 2 Common Moorhens- Blydenburgh County Park

I am watching 2 Common Moorhens feeding with a huge congregation of waterfowl on Stump Pond in Blydenburgh County Park as i type this. Once at the rowboat dock, look left and just before the island is one with a small assemblage of other ducks. The second bird is on the right with a huge mass

Re: [nysbirds-l] 2 Common Moorhens- Blydenburgh County Park

Below is the link to the pictures I took of the Moorhens http://picasaweb.google.com/VinnyPelle/BlydenburghCP2CommonMoorhens92510#   Vinny Pellegrino picasaweb.com/vinnypelle East Northport, NY   Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.  Live the life you've imagined. -Henry David

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow SP- Blue Grosbeak, Clay-colored Sparrow, Blue-winged Teal

, 7 species of warbler, 22+Wood Ducks, and a Blue-winged Teal hen dabbling on the last pond along the trail.  By the time I was done and heading back to my car, the drizzling stopped completely.  Eastern Phoebes and a Sharp-shinned Hawk were the last birds I seen while exiting the park.   Vinny

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses SP- Parasitic Jaeger, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Yellow-billed Cuckoos

.  Nevertheless, a small flock of Black-bellied andSemipalmated Plovers were foraging in the grassy circles at the entrance to Field 5.     Vinny Pellegrino picasaweb.com/vinnypelle East Northport, NY   Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.  Live the life you've imagined. -Henry David

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow SP- C. Loon, 8 species of Sparrow

along park road Purple Finch- several flyovers, 3-5 females feeding in trees along park road *Pictures from this month including today can be viewed on my picasa site below.  http://picasaweb.google.com/VinnyPelle/LongIsland2010# Vinny Pellegrino picasaweb.com/vinnypelle East Northport, NY

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow SP/ David Weld Sanctuary, Suffolk County- Vesper Sparrow

, Blackpoll warblers, and five species of sparrow. Vinny Pellegrino picasaweb.com/vinnypelle East Northport, NY   Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.  Live the life you've imagined. -Henry David Thoreau -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow SP/ David Weld Sanctuary, Suffolk County- Vesper Sparrow

warblers, and five species of sparrow.  The highlight of my hike was a Vesper Sparrow in the company of 2 immature White-crowned, 3 Swamp, 5 White-throated, and 3 Song Sparrows.  A Sharp-shinned Hawk was also hunting in the vicinity. Vinny Pellegrino picasaweb.com/vinnypelle East Northport, NY

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow SP- American Bittern, Hooded Mergs

of the time while in the western half of the park. Vinny Pellegrino picasaweb.com/vinnypelle East Northport, NY   Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.  Live the life you've imagined. -Henry David Thoreau -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Cattle Egret- Elwood Rd Field, East Northport (Suffolk county)

south of Elwood High School directly off of Elwood Road. Vinny Pellegrino East Northport, NY Sent from my iPad -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l

[nysbirds-l] Cattle Egret more details

://picasaweb.google.com/VinnyPelle/LongIsland2010# Good birding,  Vinny Pellegrino picasaweb.com/vinnypelle East Northport, NY   Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.  Live the life you've imagined. -Henry David Thoreau -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow State Park- Pine Siskins, Sea Ducks

of Robins and waxwings), several flocks of Cedar Waxwings, 2 Sharp-shinned Hawks, and Purple Finch were all observed early Friday morning.   Vinny Pellegrino picasaweb.com/vinnypelle East Northport, NY   Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.  Live the life you've imagined. -Henry

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End- Northern Shrike, Marbled Godwit, Red Crossbill, Pine Siskins

Meadowlarks.   Vinny Pellegrino picasaweb.com/vinnypelle East Northport, NY   Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.  Live the life you've imagined. -Henry David Thoreau -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Greater White-fronted Goose- field on Pulaski Rd

of the intersection of Pulaski Road and Park Avenue in Greenlawn. The open field is filled with Canada Geese so its pretty obvious. Photos will be uploaded later and cand be accessed by the link below. This was just five minutes ago from the time I sent this message. picasaweb.com/vinnypelle Vinny

Re: [nysbirds-l] Greater White-fronted Goose- field on Pulaski Rd

to me.  My apologies for this premature sightingand for the several of you that went to observe the bird. Good birding, Vinny Pellegrino picasaweb.com/vinnypelle East Northport, NY   Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.  Live the life you've imagined. -Henry David Thoreau

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow SP- White-winged Crossbill, NO Hermit warbler

the jetty, and 14 Common Mergansers in the marsh. Vinny Pellegrino picasaweb.com/vinnypelle East Northport, NY   Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.  Live the life you've imagined. -Henry David Thoreau -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow SP- Marsh Wren, E. Towhee

suspects.  Also, several small flocks of White-winged Scoters flying east on the LI Sound.   Vinny Pellegrino picasaweb.com/vinnypelle East Northport, NY   Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.  Live the life you've imagined. -Henry David Thoreau -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Lark Sparrow- Calverton Grasslands, Suffolk County

flock was pretty skittish, often darting into the shrubs bordering the pond there. The Lark Sparrow was really favoring the grass in front of the chain-link fence on Grumman Blvd. Pics will be posted when I get home. Vinny Pellegrino Sent from the field. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Calverton Grasslands- Lark Sparrow continues, Rough-legged Hawk+ (Suffolk County)

, a flock of approx 30Snow Buntings, 2 Horned Larks, and at least 5 Eastern Meadowlarks.  Eastern Bluebirds were singing at one point this morning, but I was unable to locate them.   Vinny Pellegrino picasaweb.com/vinnypelle East Northport, NY   Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.  Live

[nysbirds-l] raymond.dean48

Hi, my friend! http://pentagon.lu/benzo.php?ycjztop=89 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:51:14 What shall I do for a spoon? said Caleb. (c) Diontae wbcaaa6 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow State Park- Blue grosbeak, Bald Eagle(Suffolk County)

Vireo, Palm warbler, Northern Waterthrush, Wood thrush, and a Scarlet Tanager. The eastern portion of the park hosted a Yellow-crowned Night Heron and several Ospreys. Lastly, Common Nighthawks have been pretty reliable at sunset zipping above the Inner Marsh. Hope all is well, Vinny Pellegrino

[nysbirds-l] Kentucky Warbler -- Sunken Meadow State Park (Suffolk County)

observed both species of cuckoo and over a dozen species of warblers including Blackburnian and Canada on my hike so far. Vinny Pellegrino Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Red-headed Woodpecker/Eurasian Wigeon- Blydenburgh CP (Suffolk County)

The Red-headed Woodpecker and Eurasian Wigeon were still present today at Blydenburgh County Park at the north entrance. Also of note in the park included an immature Bald Eagle, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, and several Purple finches. Vinny Pellegrino Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow State Park- Louisiana Waterthrush, nesting Hummingbirds, GH Owl (Suffolk County)

My walk this morning starting around 9 AM at Sunken Meadow State Park in Suffolk County produced a Louisiana Waterthrush, which happens to be my first for the park.  An early fall migrant, this bird was observed on the opposite bank of a stream in the western section of the park.  I managed to

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow State Park- Ravens 8/5/16

. The only other birds of note were 2 Little Blue Herons and a continuing Louisiana Waterthrush. This time around I managed to get a few photos of the waterthrush which I will post to Ebird later today. Vinny Pellegrino East Northport, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Red-headed Woodpecker- Blydenburgh CP, Suffolk County

A beautiful adult Red-headed Woodpecker was actively feeding on the ground and the various oak trees that border Greengate Park and the more familiar Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown (closer to Rt. 347 entrance) around 9:30 this morning. Also present in the area were 8 Northern Pintails,

Re: [nysbirds-l] Ross's Geese - RMSP, Suffolk Co

The 2 Ross's Geese are still in the same area as of 3PM. Also a Peregrine Falcon perched on the 1st bridge. Vinny Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 21, 2016, at 7:49 AM, Shaibal Mitra wrote: > > Patricia Lindsay reports that the Ross's Geese are present this morning

[nysbirds-l] Edgewood Preserve- Red Crossbills, Sunken Meadow SP- RHWO continues (Suffolk County)

I had a pair of Red Crossbills earlier this morning on my hike through Edgewood Oak Brush Plains Preserve in Deer Park, Suffolk County.  Initially, their clicking and "kip" notes alerted me to their presence, which after some time I was able to track them down to the exact pitch pine they were

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow SP (Suffolk County)- Alder Flycatcher

There was an actively feeding and calling Alder Flycatcher at Sunken Meadow State Park this morning.  The bird was flitting in the canopy of oaks and hickory bordering the marsh a few hundred feet in on the inner marsh trail in the western section of the park.  Other than that, Yellow-billed

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow State Park- Louisiana Waterthrush, nesting Hummingbirds, GH Owl (Suffolk County)

My walk this morning starting around 9 AM at Sunken Meadow State Park in Suffolk County produced a Louisiana Waterthrush, which happens to be my first for the park.  An early fall migrant, this bird was observed on the opposite bank of a stream in the western section of the park.  I managed to

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow State Park- Ravens 8/5/16

. The only other birds of note were 2 Little Blue Herons and a continuing Louisiana Waterthrush. This time around I managed to get a few photos of the waterthrush which I will post to Ebird later today. Vinny Pellegrino East Northport, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Red-headed Woodpecker- Blydenburgh CP, Suffolk County

A beautiful adult Red-headed Woodpecker was actively feeding on the ground and the various oak trees that border Greengate Park and the more familiar Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown (closer to Rt. 347 entrance) around 9:30 this morning. Also present in the area were 8 Northern Pintails,

Re: [nysbirds-l] Ross's Geese - RMSP, Suffolk Co

The 2 Ross's Geese are still in the same area as of 3PM. Also a Peregrine Falcon perched on the 1st bridge. Vinny Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 21, 2016, at 7:49 AM, Shaibal Mitra wrote: > > Patricia Lindsay reports that the Ross's Geese are present this morning on > the grassy circle

[nysbirds-l] Edgewood Preserve- Red Crossbills, Sunken Meadow SP- RHWO continues (Suffolk County)

I had a pair of Red Crossbills earlier this morning on my hike through Edgewood Oak Brush Plains Preserve in Deer Park, Suffolk County.  Initially, their clicking and "kip" notes alerted me to their presence, which after some time I was able to track them down to the exact pitch pine they were

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow SP (Suffolk County)- Alder Flycatcher

There was an actively feeding and calling Alder Flycatcher at Sunken Meadow State Park this morning.  The bird was flitting in the canopy of oaks and hickory bordering the marsh a few hundred feet in on the inner marsh trail in the western section of the park.  Other than that, Yellow-billed

[nysbirds-l] Adirondack Birding: Massawepie Mire, Bigelow Road, Powley-Piseco Road

Turkeys- small flock crossing road July 27, 2009 ~Lake George Osprey- hunting over the lake   Vinny Pellegrino www.flickr.com/pellegrinov East Northport, NY   "It just doesn't get any better than this" -Jeff Corwin -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWE

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge 8-14-09

.  An Osprey was also feeding at the southern end.  Both Northern and Lousiana Waterthrushes were around the pond's margins.   Vinny Pellegrino www.flickr.com/pellegrinov East Northport, NY   "It just doesn't get any better than this" -Jeff Corwin -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay WR: 2 Wilson's Phalaropes, American Avocet, and A. Golden-Plover Present

 the hundreds of shorebirds sending them in all directions.   Vinny Pellegrino www.flickr.com/pellegrinov East Northport, NY   "It just doesn't get any better than this" -Jeff Corwin -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastB

[nysbirds-l] Weird sighting at Jamaica Bay

will not call anything, but anyone journeying to Jamaica Bay's East Pond should just keep in mind of this bird and tell me what you think.  Be on the lookout for this bird.  Anyone that wants more information can email me off the list.  It was indeed a weird sighting! Thanks!   Vinny Pellegrino

[nysbirds-l] The Weird sighting Resolved

/HoodedMerganser_0012.html Still everyone should keep their eyes out for anything out of the ordinary!   Vinny Pellegrino www.flickr.com/pellegrinov East Northport, NY   "It just doesn't get any better than this" -Jeff Corwin -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastB

[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Phalarope at JBWR and more

dowitchers, anotherWestern sandpiper, and a Northern Harrier instead.   Vinny Pellegrino www.flickr.com/pellegrinov East Northport, NY   "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.  Live the life you've imagined." -Henry David Thoreau -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Phalarope Dilemma

, can remain at ease for I did not!  I just wanted to address the topic since a few people have already admonished me for getting within five feet of the bird.  Sorry for the misunderstanding! Vinny Pellegrino www.flickr.com/pellegrinov East Northport, NY   "Go confidently in the direction of

[nysbirds-l] Common Nighthawks, East Northport, Long Island

blocks from my house, so I will be making more pitstops here during fall migration to see what other birds I can discover.   Vinny Pellegrino www.flickr.com/pellegrinov East Northport, NY   "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.  Live the life you've imagined." -Henry Dav

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach SP October 10, 2009

counted: Pine, Yellow-rumped, Palm, Blackpoll, and Common Yellowthroat.  The Tree swallow numbers were astounding with at least one thousand fluttering overhead!  It was indeed an impressive, pleasant day.   Vinny Pellegrino www.flickr.com/pellegrinov East Northport, NY   "Go confid

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow SP- Tukey Vulture, Tung Ting Pond, Centerport

-an-hour trying to relocate the Eurasion Wigeon spotted by Brent Bomkamp earlier last week without success.  However, 12 Green-winged teal,s, 9 American Wigeons, 2 Northern shovelers, 16 Gadwalls, 19 Black-crowned Night Herons, and a female Bufflehead were present. Vinny Pellegrino www.flickr.com

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow SP- Cackling Goose present

in maple and cedars West of Boardwalk At Tung Ting Pond in Centerport: 31 Bufflehead Gadwall American Wigeon Ring-necked duck Green-winged Teal Canvasback- FOS Mallards Lesser Scaup- FOS Hooded Mergansers   Vinny Pellegrino www.flickr.com/pellegrinov East Northport, NY   "Go confid

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow SP- Cackling Goose again!

report. Vinny Pellegrino www.flickr.com/pellegrinov East Northport, NY   "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.  Live the life you've imagined." -Henry David Thoreau -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastB

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow SP- December 12

of the ducks were Mallards, but American Black ducks, 3 American Coot, Double-crested Cormorants, Black-crowned Night-Herons, a cold Snowy Egret, 9 Hooded Mergansers, 4 Great Blue Herons, Gadwall, and Northern Shovelers were also present.   Vinny Pellegrino www.flickr.com/pellegrinov East

[nysbirds-l] Eurasion Wigeon in Setauket & Sunken Meadow SP yesterday

, and 32 Northern Gannet plunge-diving on the Long Island Sound.  I also enjoyed watching a immature Yellow-bellied Sapsucker foraging very close to me on a tree.  Vinny Pellegrino www.flickr.com/pellegrinov East Northport, NY   "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.  Live the life y

[nysbirds-l] Nissequogue River SP & Sunken Meadow, Suffolk County

r the boat basin of NRSP.   Vinny Pellegrino www.flickr.com/pellegrinov East Northport, NY   "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.  Live the life you've imagined." -Henry David Thoreau -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow State Park, Suffolk County

and dozens of Painted turtles sunning themselves at the edges of the phragmites.   Vinny Pellegrino www.flickr.com/pellegrinov East Northport, NY   "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.  Live the life you've imagined." -Henry David Thoreau -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow State Park, Suffolk County

Eastern Phoebe- FOY birds for me 5 Fish Crow 1 Winter wren- along Inner Marsh trail; also singing loudly 25 Golden-crowned Kinglets 1 Hermit Thruh 1 Gray Catbird 3 Eastern towhee 10 American Goldfinch Vinny Pellegrino www.flickr.com/pellegrinov East Northport, NY   "Go confidently in the dire

[nysbirds-l] Makamah Nature Preserve, Suffolk County

, more Eastern Phoebes, and a Gray Catbird. Vinny Pellegrino www.flickr.com/pellegrinov East Northport, NY   "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.  Live the life you've imagined." -Henry David Thoreau -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWE

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow SP- Early White-eyed Vireo, Suffolk County

Sapsucker Eastern Phoebe- 3 Tree Swallows- 24+ Fish Crows White-eyed Vireo- 1 very early bird Yellow-rumped warblers Golden-crowned Kinglets Gray Catbird- 1 Eastern Towhee- 3 Song, White-throated, and Swamp sparrows Vinny Pellegrino www.flickr.com/pellegrinov East Northport, NY   "Go confid

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow SP- immature Red-shouldered Hawk, Pine warblers, etc

and in the marsh.   Vinny Pellegrino www.flickr.com/pellegrinov East Northport, NY   "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.  Live the life you've imagined." -Henry David Thoreau -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastB

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow State Park- April 16

left of the footbridge were 2 Great Blue Herons, 5 Great Egrets, 4 Snowy Egrets, 2 Black-crowned Night-Herons, and 1 Killdeer.    Vinny Pellegrino picasaweb.com/vinnypelle East Northport, NY   "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.  Live the life you've imagined." -Henry Dav

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow SP- Yellow warbler, Common Yellowthroat, etc ~4-24-10

of the Nissequogue River a ways East of Field 3 were 7 Great Egrets, 11 Snowy Egrets, Greater Yellowlegs, and from another observer, a Spotted sandpiper.  2 Savannah sparrows were feeding on the shoulder of the park road, only noticed after they started singing.    Vinny Pellegrino picasaweb.com/vinnypelle East

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow SP- Wilson's Snipe, Blue-headed Vireos, etc

among the numerous Tree and Barn Swallows.  Vinny Pellegrino picasaweb.com/vinnypelle East Northport, NY   "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.  Live the life you've imagined." -Henry David Thoreau -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWE

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow State Park- May 1, 2010

- abundant Scarlet Tanager- 1 singing along Inner Marsh trail Orchard Oriole- FOS, 1 Baltimore Oriole- FOS, 1 I had 15 FOS's, 13 species of warbler, and  a total of 74 species for the day. Vinny Pellegrino picasaweb.com/vinnypelle East Northport, NY   "Go confidently in the direction of your d

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow Spring Birding

Yellowthroat- too numerous to county Eastern Towhee, Chipping, Savannah, Song, Swamp, and White-throated Sparrows Brown-headed Cowbird- 2 Orchard Oriole- 1 immature male singing Baltimore Oriole- 2 males Once back at his house, Veery and Rose-breasted Grosbeak appeared, adding to our day's list.   Vinny

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow SP- Virginia Rail, Solitary Sandpipers, White-crowned sparrow

of the park road in close proximity of the Osprey bench. Vinny Pellegrino picasaweb.com/vinnypelle East Northport, NY   "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.  Live the life you've imagined." -Henry David Thoreau -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastB

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow State Park- Least terns, Gray-cheeked Thrush

- 2 Black-and-white warbler- 7 American Redstart- 4 Ovenbird- 2 Northern Waterthrush- 1 Common Yellowthroat- abundant Scarlet Tanager- 1 male foraging in low-lying shrubs Baltimore Orioles- 3 Vinny Pellegrino picasaweb.com/vinnypelle East Northport, NY   "Go confidently in the direction of

[nysbirds-l] Alley Pond Park- 18 species of warbler, 5-16-10

Waterthrush- 3 Common Yellowthroat- 4 Wilson's warbler- 1 male Canada warbler- 5 The other reported warblers which I did not see included Cape May, Mourning, and a brief look at a Kentucky warbler.   Vinny Pellegrino picasaweb.com/vinnypelle East Northport, NY   "Go confidently in the direction of

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow SP, Nissequogue River, Democrat Point- Suffolk County

 on the beach were 3 American Oystercatchers, 2 Piping Plovers, 7 Black-bellied Plovers, and 65+Sanderlings.  Out on the water I observed a single Long-tailed Duck and a single Common Eider.   Vinny Pellegrino picasaweb.com/vinnypelle East Northport, NY   "Go confidently in the direction of

[nysbirds-l] Breeding Birds @ Sunken Meadow & Edgewood Preserve, Suffolk County

, Red Fox, White-tailed Deer, Muskrat, Northern Short-tailed Shrews, Sand Fiddlers, Little Brown Myotis, Cottontails, Green Frogs, Painted Turtles, Diamond-backed Terrapins, Snapping Turtles, and 11 species of butterfly.   Vinny Pellegrino picasaweb.com/vinnypelle East Northport, NY   &qu

[nysbirds-l] American White Pelican present

The American White Pelican was present at its usual spot on the beach as of 6:00 this morning. # -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow SP- fall migrants, East Northport C Nighthawks, etc

cer fields in East Northport just west of Townline Road yesterday at 5:45pm.   Vinny Pellegrino picasaweb.com/vinnypelle East Northport, NY   "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.  Live the life you've imagined." -Henry David Thoreau -- NYSbir

[nysbirds-l] Yellow-throated warbler @ suunken meadow

i am typing this out in the field at sunken meados state park. a yellow-throated warbler is foraging in the shrubs just south of the field 1 building. park in the main lot and head to the deserted field 1 just past the picnick tables. he is with many other warblers along the tree line.

[nysbirds-l] Rest of report from Sunken Meadow SP- Yellow-throated warbler

er, there was a lot of action that took place along the park road near the golf course.  Something that was interesting to me was what seemed like a flock comprised solely of flycatchers:  2 Least, 1 Yellow-bellied, 2 Great-crested, 1 Willow/Alder, 2 Pewees, and 4 Eastern Phoebes.   Vinny Pell

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow SP- Bay-breasted Warbler, Purple Finch, YB Cuckoo

quick walk along the park road leading to the golf course yielded me a flyover Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Swainson's Thrush, a hunting Sharp-shinned Hawk, and an awesome spectacle of 2 clashing Cooper's Hawks over the abandoned Field 2 parking lot.   Vinny Pellegrino picasaweb.com/vinnypelle East

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow SP- new arrivals (9-23-10)

, 19+Wood Ducks, 1 White-eyed Vireo, and a Sharp-shinned Hawk that was actively chasing 5 or so Blue Jays back and forth across the stream.  Next I headed to Field 3 where there were 3 Chimney Swift flyovers, 1 Osprey, American Black Ducks, and a single Ruby-crowned Kinglet.   Vinny Pellegrino

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow SP- White-crowned Sparrow, American Kestrel

was devoid of birds.   Vinny Pellegrino picasaweb.com/vinnypelle East Northport, NY   "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.  Live the life you've imagined." -Henry David Thoreau -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWE

[nysbirds-l] 2 Common Moorhens- Blydenburgh County Park

I am watching 2 Common Moorhens feeding with a huge congregation of waterfowl on Stump Pond in Blydenburgh County Park as i type this. Once at the rowboat dock, look left and just before the island is one with a small assemblage of other ducks. The second bird is on the right with a huge mass

Re: [nysbirds-l] 2 Common Moorhens- Blydenburgh County Park

Below is the link to the pictures I took of the Moorhens http://picasaweb.google.com/VinnyPelle/BlydenburghCP2CommonMoorhens92510#   Vinny Pellegrino picasaweb.com/vinnypelle East Northport, NY   "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.  Live the life you've imagined."

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow SP- Blue Grosbeak, Clay-colored Sparrow, Blue-winged Teal

g the park.   Vinny Pellegrino picasaweb.com/vinnypelle East Northport, NY   "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.  Live the life you've imagined." -Henry David Thoreau -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirdi

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses SP- Parasitic Jaeger, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Yellow-billed Cuckoos

.  Nevertheless, a small flock of Black-bellied andSemipalmated Plovers were foraging in the grassy circles at the entrance to Field 5.     Vinny Pellegrino picasaweb.com/vinnypelle East Northport, NY   "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.  Live the life you've imagined." -H

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow SP, Suffolk County

1 immature Dark-eyed Junco- 1 Eastern Meadowlark- 1 bird flying west viewed from Field 2 Purple Finch- 1-2   Vinny Pellegrino picasaweb.com/vinnypelle East Northport, NY   "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.  Live the life you've imagined." -Henry David Thoreau --

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow SP- C. Loon, 8 species of Sparrow

along park road Purple Finch- several flyovers, 3-5 females feeding in trees along park road *Pictures from this month including today can be viewed on my picasa site below.  http://picasaweb.google.com/VinnyPelle/LongIsland2010# Vinny Pellegrino picasaweb.com/vinnypelle East Northport, NY

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