[nysbirds-l] Hooded merganser - East Patchogue

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This morning around 7:15 I observed a male hooded merganser in Robinsons pond 
just not the if south country road in East Patchogue. 

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Re: [nysbirds-l] American Flamingos in New York State

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The Long Island Advance 16 November 1978nyshistoricnewspapers.orgHere is a link to a LI Advance article regarding the Bellport flamingo, complete with a photo. On Jun 3, 2024, at 8:34 AM, Shaibal Mitra  wrote:






Thanks to Zach for reminding me of this more recent report.




Please add to the list another one as well, from Long Island ornithologist Peg Hart, who found an American Flamingo at her home in Bellport as a child! That this one has managed to remain overlooked is in part a consequence of Manny Levine's overly "rigorous"
 editorial approach in Bull's Birds (1998), in which even Bull's "Hypothetical" category was purged. Peg worked with me in the late 90s when I was running the field station at Fire Island Lighthouse, so this story must have come up at some point and
 thus my faulty memory is probably also partly to blame.




11 Nov 1978, Bellport (Peat Hole), Suffolk County

Peg Hart, pers. comm. and The Advance (archives): “I grew up in a house next to the Peat Hole in Bellport; my mom still lives there. One day in the, I was playing in the yard and looked up to see a beautiful flamingo standing in the shallow water, near
 the sluiceway to the bay. I was 11 and ran excitedly to tell my dad who came out to see for himself. Dad called Art Cooley and much excitement ensued! Our yard was very lively that week and while many photographs were taken, we would be hard pressed to locate
 one.”

The Kingbird 29: 57-58; Barbara J. Spencer

“The origin and status of an American Flamingo in good plumage, found in Bellport Nov. 11 and seen frequently in the Bellport-Brookhaven area for two weeks, is unknown. Three late fall occurrences in Canada (1969, 1973, 1977) have been thought to have been
 storm-related vagrants by some.”


From: zach schwartz-weinstein 
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It may be worth adding to these the report from October 1 of last year of a bird flying up the Hudson in northern Ulster county: 
https://ebird.org/checklist/S151204238.
 Many region 8 birders staked out various spots among the river, but did not relocate a flamingo.









Zach Schwartz-Weinstein
203 500 7774






On Sun, Jun 2, 2024 at 2:59 PM Shaibal Mitra  wrote:




In the excitement over the potential addition of American Flamingo to the New York State Checklist, people have been curious about prior records. As far as I am aware, there have been four prior occurrences of American Flamingo. All of these were doubted as
 natural vagrants at the time, but no evidence of captive origin is cited in any of the cases (except for "faded plumage" in one case), and what is known of the dates and locations of their occurrences actually appear consistent with natural vagrancy. In particular,
 the records from 1964 and 1965 occurred during a period of multiple occurrences in nearby Massachusetts and elsewhere.




about 1915, Speonk, Suffolk County

Birds of the New York Area, p. 471; John Bull

“shot by duck hunters… mounted specimen still in Westhampton.”

Described by Leroy Wilcox as “in bright plumage” and was considered by Bull to have “possibly wandered north or was hurricane borne, but of this we cannot be certain.”

 

3 Oct 1931, Shinnecock Bay, Suffolk County

Birds of the New York Area, p. 471; John Bull

collected by Leroy Wilcox, who described it as “somewhat faded" and regarded by Bull as "presumably escaped from captivity.”

 

14 Nov 1964, Hudson River shore near Coxsackie, Greene County

The Kingbird 15: 49, 1965; Peter P. Wickham

“the bird was able to fly and was seen by numerous observers in this vicinity until it was captured Nov 25 and turned over (alive) to the Delmar Game Farm; it seems probable that this bird is non-feral, although its origin has not been dtermined with certainty.”

 

The Kingbird 16: 60-61, 1966; Thomas H. Davis and Fred Heath

2 Sep 1965, Mecox Bay; 9 Sep-16 Oct, Shinnecock Inlet, Suffolk County

“probably an escape.”




Shai Mitra

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[nysbirds-l] Ruddy duck - Shirley

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A lone ruddy duck is among a flock of geese in the eastern lobe of the pond at 
“tri-hamlet park” off of William Floyd Parkway in shirley. The park is soon to 
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[nysbirds-l] Glossy ibis flock - robinsons pond - east Patchogue

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A flock of 15 glossy ibis were feeding on a lawn on the east side of Robinsons 
Pond on the north side of S Country Road in East Patchogue around 6:30 this 
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[nysbirds-l] Red-shouldered hawks - Ridge

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A vocal pair of Red-Shouldered hawks was being harassed by Blue Jays in the 
Lake Panamoka area. Also seen was a raven feeding on road kill. 

Ravens were also observed flying in manorville and a lone kestrel was perched 
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[nysbirds-l] Osprey - East Patchogue - swan river

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Observed an osprey north side of swezey bridge, south of Swan River preserve in 
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Wood Stork - a Possibility in South Shore, Central Suffolk

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A friend of mine had text me on Sunday (May 2nd) that they observed a wood 
stork in this general location as well. I didn’t make much of it at the time as 
they did not offer a photo or any follow up. 

- Luke Ormand 

> On May 5, 2021, at 5:10 PM, beachmed  wrote:
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> 
>> 
>> A report and photo taken by a local photographer, of a Wood Stork, was 
>> received by Eastern LI Audubon, today, mid morning.  The photo was taken 
>> yesterday, low tide, in Westhampton, from the south side of South Road 
>> bridge, between Beaverdam Creek Rd and Bishop Ave, Westhampton, Suffolk 
>> County (not Westhampton Beach).  This road is south of Montauk Hwy.   
> 
>> The bird was seen by the photographer both Monday and Tuesday.  A number of 
>> ELIAS members tried, but failed to relocate the bird this afternoon.   All 
>> accessible “mainland” creeks and marshlands from East Quogue to Eastport 
>> were searched.
> 
>> We have asked the photographer to notify us if she sees the bird again.  The 
>> purpose of our email to to notify all of the possibility that the bird might 
>> be in the area.
> 
>> We will send the word out if the Wood Stork is refound.
>> Byron Young
>> Eileen Schwinn
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[nysbirds-l] Rudy duck, mastic NY

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2 Rudy ducks were observed on the Forge River, north of Montauk Highway in 
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[nysbirds-l] Patchogue and Bellport

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A pair of eagles was recently seen on a nest in Patchogue village atop a 
communications tower. Osprey had been harassing the eagles since their return 
and today the osprey pair were tending to the nest. A similar series of events 
happened last year atop a communications tower in Sayville. I would assume this 
to be the same pair of eagles. 

I spotted a pair of eagles (presumably the village pair) kiting above Robinsons 
Pond in E Patchogue early this afternoon.

At the Bellport docks, a lone common loon was in the bay along with 5 red 
breasted mergansers (1 male, 4 female). 

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[nysbirds-l] Eurasian wigeon, wood ducks. Pepperidge Lake, Eastport

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Pepperidge Lake on the border of E Moriches and Eastport (E Moriches Blvd) held 
a Eurasian wigeon which flew in and landed midway in the pond then headed north 
this morning. Also observed was a pair of wood ducks flying in, a courting pair 
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[nysbirds-l] Eastern bluebird - yaphank

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I was surprised to see an Eastern Bluebird in Yaphank along Grucci lane today. 
Several ravens also in the area. There is significant bluebird habitat in the 
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[nysbirds-l] East Patchogue and mastic beach

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This morning I had a Turkey vulture in East Patchogue near Swan Lake and around 
mid day a bald eagle was moving lazily from west to east along S Country Rd. 

Mastic Beach late morning had a red tailed hawk flushed by a northern harrier. 
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[nysbirds-l] Osprey e Patchogue

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Unexpectedly had an osprey fly over my yard, East toward mud creek in East 
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[nysbirds-l] Bald eagle nest - Mt. Sinai area, Long Island

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Today I stumbled upon an Eagle nest with at least one chick in the “Mt Sinai” 
area near the LI Sound. If anyone is aware of a nest in this area, please 
contact me with details. Any additional details / observations people have will 
be helpful for a Town of Brookhaven development review project. Thank you in 
advance. 

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[nysbirds-l] Pair of common raven - holtsville NY

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A pie of Common Ravens were seen atop a communications tower just south of 
Island 16 movie complex South of LIE, West of Nicolls Rd 
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[nysbirds-l] CORRECTION: HORNED grebe, Shirley

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Correction - it is a HORNED grebe not red necked. Apologies, winter bird IDs is 
not something I brushed up on during quarantine



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[nysbirds-l] Red-necked grebe, Shirley NY

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A red necked grebe in breeding plumage is hanging off the Towns Shirley Beach 
this morning. This is west of William Floyd Parkway in Bellport Bay

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[nysbirds-l] Mill road - Yaphank

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I walked some town and county open space properties on either side of Mill Rd 
in Yaphank today.  The northern side Is a successional cedar forest and aside 
from ticks didn’t seem to hold much activity other than chipping sparrows and a 
surprise flyover by a glossy ibis. There was at least one indigo bunting but I 
suspect many more given size of property and habitat. 

The south side is typical pine oak forest and held the expected species 
including a few great views of oven birds. I also stumbled upon a female turkey 
and her young poults. 

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[nysbirds-l] Eastport Meadows, Eastport NY

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Late this morning I made a stop along the southwest side of “Eastport Meadows” 
a large Town of Brookhaven open space parcel south of Sunrise Highway, North of 
Montauk Highway. The Eastport Athletic Complex is in the northeast corner for 
reference.

In a section of open woods I found a black and white warbler and several 
woodpeckers  While bushwhacking through pine scrub forest I stumbled upon an 
eastern towhee nest. 

The open successional forest held an eastern meadowlark, more towhees and 
singing prairie warblers. 

I then walked a bit of the dirt road under the LIPA wires and had dozens of 
cedar waxwings taking turns drinking from puddles, a screeching red-tailed 
hawk, a hummingbird flitting around Oak trees, several blue winged warblers, 
yellow warblers and American redstarts.

I’d imagine early morning under the right conditions would yield an even better 
array of birds. Ironically, when I got home to my suburban yard my wife called 
me over to look at a “red bird with black wings”. It’s the first scarlet 
tanager I’ve ever seen after all my years looking. 



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[nysbirds-l] Middle island and e Patchogue

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An afternoon walk in a small open patch of woods near Pine Lake off Church lane 
yielded a number of black throated warblers, Baltimore Orioles courting and 
cardinals fighting for territory. A 2nd year bald eagle was seen flying near 
whiskey road roundabout where it caught the attention of a red tailed hawk. 

Late afternoon at the end of Pine Neck Rd were 2 glossy ibis joined by a great 
egret in a small wetland north of the marina. An osprey fed on a fish near its 
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[nysbirds-l] Swans at mouth of swan river Patchogue

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A train of 35 swans currently swimming past the mouth of Swan River in E 
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[nysbirds-l] Raven on roadkill - wertheim NWR

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[nysbirds-l] Bald Eagle: Swan river and great South Bay - Patchogue

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This morning I ran to the Town Dock at the end of Pine Neck Ave in E Patchogue. 
This is where the swan river enters the Great South Bay. 

There is an osprey tower with a pair of osprey (first year for a pair). A 
subadult (probably 2nd year) bald eagle flew above and was chased off by an 
Osprey. A pair of killdeer were on the western sand spit and there was a 
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Sands Point Preserve waving entrance fee

[leormand]

Before this turns into a whole chain let’s just all agree that something in 
that email could have been left out and let’s stick to birds. Please. 

> On Mar 20, 2020, at 2:25 PM, Larry Trachtenberg  
> wrote:
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> Really “Chinese”
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> Lawrence B. Trachtenberg | trachtenb...@amsllp.com
> Aronson Mayefsky & Sloan, LLP
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> Due to the Chinese coronavirus, the Sands Point Preserve is waving their 
> entrance fee for everybody. 
> For existing and new members, they are extending the membership by an 
> additional two months.
> There will be no bathroom facilities during this time according to their 
> website.
> Just wanted to get this out there to people who are looking for someplace to 
> bird and would normally balk at the $15 entrance fee.
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[nysbirds-l] Subadult bald eagle - e moriches

[leormand]

I had a subadult bald eagle soaring above in the strong winds this morning in 
East Moriches. The bird was headed west to the Terrell River 
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[nysbirds-l] Banded herring gull - blue point NY

[leormand]

A photo of a banded ring-billed gull taken atop someone’s car at the Town’s 
dock in Blue Point (just west of Corey Beach) was recently posted on a Facebook 
group. 

After entering the data on the USGS site, i received notification (remarkably 
in just 12 hours) that the bird was banded in Varennes Quebec (just outside 
Montreal) in 2014 and that the bird was hatched in 2011 or earlier. 

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[nysbirds-l] Dune road, quogue wildlife refuge

[leormand]

10:30 Dune road was very quiet - no raptors and very little waterfowl. 

11:30 Quogue Wildlife Refuge had a pair of eagles lurking around who not long 
after took off toward dune road. 

On the way home another pair of eagles was spotted above sunrise highway just 
to the southeast of the Brookhaven Landfill 



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[nysbirds-l] EPCAL and downtown Riverhead

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I had a few minutes to drive through EPCAL and was disappointed to miss all 
species of raptor. On my way out I had a half dozen or so bluebirds hanging in 
the trees along the entrance way, just north of the lake. 

Spending the afternoon in the Hyatt’s ballroom overlooking the river I watched 
a pair of turkey vultures cruise back and fourth for a few hours. I also 
observed a bald eagle On the south side of the river perched in a tree (this 
sighting is 90% confident as the bird was at quite a distance with no 
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[nysbirds-l] Patchogue to Brookhaven hamlet

[leormand]

The following birds were seen today:

- Common raven being chased by crows over my house in East Patchogue 

- pair of red-tailed hawks perched on the black and white smokestack on the 
north side of south country road, East Patchogue 

- merlin, bellport village along south country road

- pair of bald eagles, bellport village 

- pied-billed fever and multiple belted kingfishers, beaver dam creek, 
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[nysbirds-l] Paid of eagles - Patchogue village

[leormand]

This morning I observed a pair of eagles fly in from the east landing on the 
osprey best at shorefront park in Patchogue Village. The best is atop a light 
stanchion on the baseball fields. They flew off after a short time and were 
later observed at the cemetery along the eastern bank of Patchogue Lake, just 
north of the brewery. 

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[nysbirds-l] Adult bald eagle - Medford

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I saw an adult bald eagle circling near Horseblock road and the LIE in Medford 
- this is just east of Rt 112 and only a half mile from where I observed two 
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[nysbirds-l] Robinson’s pond, e Patchogue

[leormand]

Robinson’s pond (north side of south country) has had a recent influx of winter 
waterfowl including:

Gadwall
Hooded merganser
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[nysbirds-l] Bald eagle - East Patchogue

[leormand]

This morning when I left the house i was greeted by an adult Bald Eagle in the 
pine tree across the street. The Eagle stayed for several minutes before flying 
off into the fog heading east. Interestingly, this is the second Eagle siting 
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[nysbirds-l] two adult bald eagles - medford

[leormand .]

This afternoon I observed two (2) adult bald eagles atop the high-tension
power lines in Medford along Horseblock Road, just WEST of the Town of
Brookhaven's Medford Athletic Fields.  This is just north of Lowes / 7/11
off of Route 112 for those familiar with the location.  The birds were
still there approximately 1 hour later when I passed the location again

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[nysbirds-l] Osprey and bald eagle - e Patchogue

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This afternoon I had the good fortune of watching an osprey fly overhead with a 
fish in its talons. Moments later an adult bald eagle followed lazily chasing a 
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[nysbirds-l] Where do ravens go - brookhaven

[leormand]

Yesterday (4-18-19) John Turner and I took a tour of the Brookhaven landfill 
including a drive to the top. Much to our surprise we observed at least 6 
ravens (they all appeared paired up). 

Ravens were observed feeding and being chased by various gull species. I’m not 
aware of any raven nests immediately adjacent to the landfill but know they 
have been in Patchogue and Farmingville (town hall) and other surrounding areas 
in recent years. 

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[nysbirds-l] Robinsons pond and carmans river

[leormand]

2 bald eagles were soaring high over the mouth of the carmans this afternoon as 
seen from beaver dam creek road. 

Robinsons pond held pintails, common mergansers, mallards, scaup, swans and a 
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[nysbirds-l] Bald eagles - Carmans River

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Around noon i had 2 adult bald eagles north of beaver dam creek road ending. 
There was also a norther harrier patrolling the marshes 

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[nysbirds-l] Common mergansers - E Patchogue

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Robinson’s pond on S Country Rd in E Patchogue has a good variety of waterfowl 
including:

Common Mergansers
Mallards
Northern Pintails
PB grebes 

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[nysbirds-l] Swan river east patchogue

[leormand]

Late afternoon there was a flock of northern shovelers on swan river
between Swezey ave bridge and the LIRR. At swan river preserve (north of
LIRR) there were 6 green winged teal in the northern pond. The river held
several hooded mergansers, swans (appropriately) and mallards. A belted
kingfisher was also heard.

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[nysbirds-l] Razorbills - shinnecock inlet

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Hampton bays - shinnecock inlet. West side of the inlet near the ocean there 
are good numbers of razorbills mixed in with common eiders. Razorbills are 
feeding on silversides. 

Also seen are usuals, black scoters, long-tailed ducks, DC cormorants and a 
variety of gulls and seals. 

No sign of murre. 

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[nysbirds-l] Peregrine falcon - Patchogue

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A peregrine was perched high above a communications tower in Patchogue village 
viewed from the VFW (south of Montauk Highway). This is the tower that ravens 
have nested on in years past. 

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[nysbirds-l] Pine neck dock - east Patchogue

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This morning I had least terns, a great egret and a little blue heron at Pine 
Neck Dock in East Patchogue. 

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[nysbirds-l] South shore - Suffolk + EPCAL

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Dune road was quiet - no sign of owls or harriers. Shinnecock bay held some 
oyster catchers, brant, long-tailed ducks, black scorers and common eiders and 
the occasional loon. 

Along the roadside ditches were a large number of great egrets. 

I visited EPCAL briefly and barely got out of the car. Grey ghost was present 
and there were a good number of kestrels. 

The mouth of Carmans river had 7 osprey in view at one point. A pair of 
shovelers was s nice surprise - no sign of bald eagle. 

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[nysbirds-l] Sub adult bald eagle - forge river - mastic

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I just observed an osprey chasing a subadult bald eagle along the forge river 
at the Montauk Highway spillway. The eagle perched on the west side of the 
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[nysbirds-l] EPCAL and e Patchogue

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I was able to take a quick trip to EPCAL at mid-day and observed the following:

Rough-legged hawk
“Grey Ghost” harrier
Flock of bluebirds (male and female)
Several red-tailed hawks 

A stop at Pine Neck Dock in East Patchogue this evening turned up an osprey on 
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[nysbirds-l] EPCAL and Dune Road

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A brief visit to EPCAL produced few birds. A pair of bluebirds bear the nesting 
boxes, a couple red-tailed hawks and one kestrel were the only things 
noteworthy. 

On the way to the south shore I observed an adult bald eagle near Pleasure 
Drive and Sunrise Highway flying very high. 

Dune road was also quiet with no raptors seen.  A red-breasted merganser was in 
a roadside ditch providing unusually close views and large raft of common eider 
were inside the inlet. 

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[nysbirds-l] EPCAL, Dune Road

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At EPCAL around noon it was quiet, but there were a number of red tailed hawks 
and a harrier on the western runway. 

Dune Road has a peregrine, snowy owl and Brant. Inlet was quiet, but another 
birder said there was a large raft of eider that has been spooked by a coast 
guard boat. 

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[nysbirds-l] Swan river preserve - East Patchogue

[leormand]

This afternoon there were 4 male green-winged teal in the north pond at swan 
river preserve. A great blue heron was seen in the southern pond. 

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[nysbirds-l] Patchogue to Brookhaven hamlet

[leormand]

Late afternoon I stopped at swan river preserve and observed 10 green teal 
ducks in the southern pond along with a good number of mallards

A stop at bellport yacht club only yielded some small bufflehead flocks. 

At carmans river (end of beaver dam road) there were 2 harriers hunting over 
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[nysbirds-l] Swan river - great (frozen) South Bay

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On my morning run I went down to pine neck dock at the mouth of swan river in 
East Patchogue. The bay is still frozen over and the mouth of the river had one 
small pocket of open water remaining. A number of mute swans were loafing on 
the ice and a few dozen ducks were swimming in the opening (I believe they were 
scaup). One duck stood out which I soon realized was a golden eye. 
If you’re in the area may be worth a visit to take some nice photos as the 
opening is close to the dock (which is free of ice and snow). 

Interestingly there is quite a bit of open water on swan river south of Swezey 
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[nysbirds-l] dune road

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This afternoon I drove the length of Dune road and spent a little time at
the inlet.  It was dead low tide at the inlet and there were a lot of ducks
feeding and getting out of the wind on the western side.  Most appeared to
be red-breasted mergansers, but there were also surf scoters, black scoters
and the single numbers of various other winter waterfowl. No eiders
observed (though a few seals poppped up).

Dune Road yielded one extremely well hidden Snowy Owl as well as a number
of northern harriers include a grey ghost.

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[nysbirds-l] Large mixed duck flock - Patchogue village

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There was a large raft of ducks (mostly scaup and buffleheads) just east of 
mascot dock in the village of Patchogue. The location is next to Lombardi’s on 
the bay, just south of shore front dock. Birds often times feeding feet from 
the boardwalk but also spooked easily. They were there at 10:30 AM and again at 
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[nysbirds-l] cupsogue beach - westhampton

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A high noon walk down Cupsogue beach turned up a piping plover loosely
associating with a flock of Sanderlings.  There was also a semi-palmated
plover with this group.  Two loon flyovers between ocean and beach was the
only other thing of interest.



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[nysbirds-l] Montauk - dead shearwaters

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On a 1.5 mile walk between Essex Ave and Ditch Plains I observed at least 15 
deceased shearwaters - almost all of which were entangled in seaweed. 

Additionally, there was a long-tailed duck on the beach at Ditch Plains. A dog 
chased it into the ocean where it swam for a bit before coming back to shore. 
It allowed for extremely close approach though I did not see any clear 
injuries. It's obviously healthy enough to run/walk and swim but seemed to 
prefer the beach where it was preening itself. 

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[nysbirds-l] Eastport meadows

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I visited Eastport Meadows around noon today. Despite it being mid-day, there 
were many vocal and active birds including: prairie warbler, blue-winged 
warblers, yellow warbler, catbirds and mockingbirds 

This is a very large former farm field / red cedar forest on the south side of 
Sunrise highway, north of montauk highway in Eastport. There's a large parking 
lot at the Town ball fields for access.  This property has many informal trails 
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[nysbirds-l] Swan river preserve - east patchogue

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>From 5-6 this evening the following birds were observed in the pond and along 
>the banks of the river:

Bank / Tree / and Rough-winged Swallow
Yellow Warbler
Baltimore oriole
Song sparrow
Common Grackle
Grey Carbird
Northern Cardinal
Black-crowned Night Heron (in river)
Great Egret (hunting in pond)
Green-winged Teal (male)
Spotted Sandpiper (2)
Solitary Sandpiper (4+)
Least Sandpiper (2)

The diversity seems to improve on every visit. 





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[nysbirds-l] Swan river preserve - east patchogue

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This afternoon (5-6) at swan river preserve I observed the following birds in 
the pond: 

3 spotted sandpipers
1 greater yellowlegs
1 male green-winged teal in full plumage

Along the banks of the river on the east side of the preserve were:

Common grackles collecting nesting material
1 black and white warbler
2 dueling yellow warblers 
1 black-crowned night heron
1 nesting Canada goose 
1 great egret

Other birds included: barn swallows, red-winged blackbirds, song sparrows and 
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[nysbirds-l] Swan river - east patchogue

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This morning there were no less than 50 mute swans on the spry named Swan River 
in east patchogue at the southern end of the river. 

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[nysbirds-l] Swan River Preserve - East Patchogue

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I Stopped at Swan River Preserve after work today around 5 - the Parks
Department recently trimmed all of the old herbaceous growth which allows
great views of the pond even from the car.  Without getting out I spotted a
few (continuing) teal and the continuing wilson's snipe.  Easiest snipe
I've ever seen.

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[nysbirds-l] Riverhead and EPCAL

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A stop in riverhead at noon produced an Adult Bald Eagle over the County center 
and an Osprey over the River. 

I walked the southwestern portion of EPCAL and had a large flock of robins, 
many eastern bluebirds, a half dozen kestrels, a few eastern meadowlarks, red 
tailed Hawks and a variety of sparrow species. I did not notice any of the 
previously reported rough legged Hawks. 

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[nysbirds-l] Signs of spring - brookhaven town

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Killdeer are pairing up at brookhaven town hall parking lot. A FOS osprey was 
spotted in patchogue on the radio tower behind 7-11 just south of Route 112 and 
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[nysbirds-l] Killdeer - brookhaven town hall

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[nysbirds-l] Dune road - Hampton bays

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1 snowy owl on Dune road
1 horned grebe at Tiana 
Many Northern Harriers along the marshes and several Loons in the Inlet 

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[nysbirds-l] swan river preserve - east patchogue

[leormand .]

I spent some time at Swan River Preserve in East Patchogue this afternoon.
It was very quiet - however there were two (2) pairs of green-winged teal
duck and I was happily surprised to find and watch a Wilson's Snipe feeding
away on the south side.

Additionally, yesterday (1/21/17) I observed a merlin on Bay Avenue, near
the Great South Bay.  I presume this is the neighborhood Merlin that has
hungout in this area the past few winters.

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[nysbirds-l] Swan river preserve

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Quick trip to swan river preserve in east patchogue produced a greater yellow 
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[nysbirds-l] Swan River Preserve - East Patchogue

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About an hour spent this evening at Swan River Preserve in East Patchogue -
most of the time was spent on the east side sitting along the bank of the
river observing birds.  Also I was happy to see a Great Egret catching a
variety of prey inside the pond.

great blue heron - actively hunting
great egret - actively feeding on fish, tadpoles and dragonfly larvae
swan
mallard
solitary sandpiper
warbling vireo
common yellowthroat warbler
carolina wren
grey catbird
belted kingfisher
northern mockingbird
cardinal
downy woodpecker

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Calverton Grasslands - Developer wins bid...

[leormand .]

I'll try and check some tax maps
On Wed, Sep 7, 2016 at 12:39 PM Mike  wrote:

> My understanding was that the area north of Rt 25 was part of the
> Calverton National Cemetary and that was just a matter of time before the
> Cemetary expanded into those fields.  Hopefully  your info is correct.
>
> Mike Cooper
> Ridge, LI
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Sep 7, 2016, at 12:28 PM, leorm...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Here is the link to the subdivision map:
>
> http://www.townofriverheadny.gov/docview.aspx?docid=44620
>
> Here is the link to "all the documents" which is certainly overwhelming to
> those unfamiliar with the Ins and outs of these type of projects:
>
> http://www.townofriverheadny.gov/pview.aspx?id=32339
>
> Anyway with new / different / detailed information please chime in. I'm
> not an expert - this is just my understanding of where we are at with EPCAL
> currently.
>
> Also, keep in mind that the grasslands on the North side of 25 (old radar
> station) are preserved (I think by the state) and are actively managed as a
> grassland.
>
>
>
> On Sep 7, 2016, at 12:07 PM, Andrew Baksh  wrote:
>
> Thank you for the quick and detailed response. Are these plans posted
> anywhere for public review?
>
> If anyone else has additional information, please do share with the
> community. We ought to keep an eye on the developments over there so that
> we are not scrambling to stave off any destruction of habitat.
>
> Thanks again Luke.
>
> On Wed, Sep 7, 2016 at 12:03 PM,  wrote:
>
>> It is my understanding that it goes in line with the recently approved
>> subdivision. The subdivision preserves nearly all existing grasslands
>> though it carves out some lots along the entrance/25A.
>>
>> I seem to recall that the runways will be ripped up and planted with
>> grasslands - the hope is for a driving / walking trail but that would come
>> at a much later date.
>>
>> What I don't know is how this all fits in with the "drone" manufacturer
>> "luminati" which of courses utilizes the eastern runway.
>>
>> Anyone have more info?
>>
>> On Sep 7, 2016, at 11:47 AM, Andrew Baksh  wrote:
>>
>> If I missed this posted already please forgive my redundancy. I was
>> recently made aware of this by fellow birder and conservationist Jade
>> Fallon. Travelling got in the way but being back in the area, I am curious
>> to know if anyone or group out in the LI area is aware and making any
>> queries as to what this could mean in terms of affecting the grasslands at
>> Calverton.  Thanks in advance.
>>
>>
>> http://libn.com/2016/09/01/li-developers-win-bid-for-633-acres-in-calverton/
>>
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>> ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own
>> abhorrence." ~ Frederick Douglass
>>
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>> 林 Quiet as the forest
>> 火 Conquer like the fire
>> 山 Steady as the mountain
>> Sun Tzu   *The Art of War*
>> 
>>
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Calverton Grasslands - Developer wins bid...

[leormand]

Here is the link to the subdivision map:

http://www.townofriverheadny.gov/docview.aspx?docid=44620

Here is the link to "all the documents" which is certainly overwhelming to 
those unfamiliar with the Ins and outs of these type of projects:

http://www.townofriverheadny.gov/pview.aspx?id=32339

Anyway with new / different / detailed information please chime in. I'm not an 
expert - this is just my understanding of where we are at with EPCAL currently. 

Also, keep in mind that the grasslands on the North side of 25 (old radar 
station) are preserved (I think by the state) and are actively managed as a 
grassland.  



> On Sep 7, 2016, at 12:07 PM, Andrew Baksh  wrote:
> 
> Thank you for the quick and detailed response. Are these plans posted 
> anywhere for public review?
> 
> If anyone else has additional information, please do share with the 
> community. We ought to keep an eye on the developments over there so that we 
> are not scrambling to stave off any destruction of habitat.
> 
> Thanks again Luke.
> 
>> On Wed, Sep 7, 2016 at 12:03 PM,  wrote:
>> It is my understanding that it goes in line with the recently approved 
>> subdivision. The subdivision preserves nearly all existing grasslands though 
>> it carves out some lots along the entrance/25A.  
>> 
>> I seem to recall that the runways will be ripped up and planted with 
>> grasslands - the hope is for a driving / walking trail but that would come 
>> at a much later date. 
>> 
>> What I don't know is how this all fits in with the "drone" manufacturer 
>> "luminati" which of courses utilizes the eastern runway. 
>> 
>> Anyone have more info? 
>> 
>>> On Sep 7, 2016, at 11:47 AM, Andrew Baksh  wrote:
>>> 
>>> If I missed this posted already please forgive my redundancy. I was 
>>> recently made aware of this by fellow birder and conservationist Jade 
>>> Fallon. Travelling got in the way but being back in the area, I am curious 
>>> to know if anyone or group out in the LI area is aware and making any 
>>> queries as to what this could mean in terms of affecting the grasslands at 
>>> Calverton.  Thanks in advance.
>>> 
>>> http://libn.com/2016/09/01/li-developers-win-bid-for-633-acres-in-calverton/
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>>> 林　Quiet as the forest
>>> 火　Conquer like the fire
>>> 山　Steady as the mountain
>>> Sun Tzu  The Art of War
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Calverton Grasslands - Developer wins bid...

[leormand]

It is my understanding that it goes in line with the recently approved 
subdivision. The subdivision preserves nearly all existing grasslands though it 
carves out some lots along the entrance/25A.  

I seem to recall that the runways will be ripped up and planted with grasslands 
- the hope is for a driving / walking trail but that would come at a much later 
date. 

What I don't know is how this all fits in with the "drone" manufacturer 
"luminati" which of courses utilizes the eastern runway. 

Anyone have more info? 

> On Sep 7, 2016, at 11:47 AM, Andrew Baksh  wrote:
> 
> If I missed this posted already please forgive my redundancy. I was recently 
> made aware of this by fellow birder and conservationist Jade Fallon. 
> Travelling got in the way but being back in the area, I am curious to know if 
> anyone or group out in the LI area is aware and making any queries as to what 
> this could mean in terms of affecting the grasslands at Calverton.  Thanks in 
> advance.
> 
> http://libn.com/2016/09/01/li-developers-win-bid-for-633-acres-in-calverton/
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[nysbirds-l] Swan river preserve - east Patchogue

[leormand]

Around 7 PM I walked around the swan River preserve in east Patchogue. Small 
birds were absent aside from chirping cardinals and the always present song 
birds. 

A bit of pond watching turned up some mallards, the resident swan (still with a 
fishing hook / line attached) and great blue heron.  Somewhat unexpected was a 
solitary sandpiper (though I've been seeing them there regularly) and a green 
heron working the inside of the pond. Also spotted was a sizeable snapping 
turtle beneath the bridge.

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[nysbirds-l] sandpiper correction

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In looking at my photos - I realize the "Spotted Sandpiper" is a Solitary
sandpiper that was observed along the banks of the Swan River in E.
Patchogue

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[nysbirds-l] Swan River Preserve - East Patchogue

[leormand .]

Around 5:30 PM I visited Swan River Preserve in East Patchogue and spent a
good amount of time sitting adjacent to the spillway that enters the river
on the south side.  I observed the following birds there:

Baltime Oriole
Grey Catbird
Cardinal
Song Sparrow
Common Grackle
Black and White Warbler
Yellow Warbler
Female Common Yellowthroat Warbler

American Goldfinch were feeding on Thistle that is just going to seed
(should be increased numbers of birds over the next week) and a Spotted
Sandpiper was in the river on the east side of the property.  There was a
flyover from Osprey, DC Cormorant and a variety of gulls and several
mallards were within the ponds.

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[nysbirds-l] Swan River Preserve - East Patchogue

[leormand .]

Today at work I received a call from someone who, while raving about what a
great facility the Town's Swan Pond Preserve has become, complained of the
stagnant water, algal blooms and "lack of waterfowl to feed".  I explained
to him how the pond system works, that it's been a very dry summer, and
that the pond now has frogs and fish in it (indicators it's a healthy
system).  Despite my pleas he was still dissatisfied and convinced that the
ponds were in terrible shape, largely due to the lack of ducks.

On my way home I stopped by to see if there was something that needed
attention - but much to my delight, the ponds were in perfect order.  Seen
were:

2 Spotted Sandpipers (I accidentally flushed one and when it landed in the
center island I noticed the second)
1 Eastern Kingbird hawking
1 American Goldfinch (there will likely be many more to come over the next
few weeks as there are many thistle plants blooming)
1 Great Egret feeding in the pond
1 Swan (This swan has some fishing line around it's neck - attempts to
capture have been unsuccessful)
1 Mallard
1 Osprey fly-over
numerous song-sparrows (the most common bird there, no matter what
day/season)
barn swallows, crows, cardinals and robins

Non-birds included a very close encounter with a munching muskrat before it
spooked and took off into the river, several monarch butterflies (a
wonderful sight to see), several black-swallowtail butterflies, multiple
species of damselfly/dragonfly as well as vocal green frogs (in addition to
the wide range of blooming plants/flowers.

The point is, the pond and surrounding system is absolutely thriving,
despite the lack of ducks.  I think the person who called had the very best
intentions, but has forgotten what it's like to truly look for nature and
realize that just because animas don't come swimming up to you in search of
food, doesn't mean they're not around.

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[nysbirds-l] Hot and Birdy

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While doing some site inspections I observed the following birds: 6 glossy ibis 
flying over S Country Rd in E. Patchogue, fledgling wrens (unknown species) in 
Brookhaven hamlet, a fledgling Cooper's hawk was flying around and vocalizing 
at the post morrow nature preserve in Brookhaven hamlet and a spotted sandpiper 
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Any updates on EPCAL access?

[leormand .]

Thank you. Glad we are having a group discussion so we can make sure
everyone is on the same page. It's detrimental to the cause if everyone has
different talking points.

I suggest, in writing the council persons, to also include a specific
memory from one of your visits. Seeing a new species for the first time,
watching fawns feeding, or even spending quality time with family members
and meeting new friends. Particularly so if you are a Riverhead resident
who has voting power.


On Tue, Aug 9, 2016 at 5:05 PM Aaron Virgin  wrote:

> Michael, Luke and NYS Birders:
>
> Thank you for bringing up EPCAL on the NYS List.  We at the Group share
> your frustration and bewilderment with some of the inconsistent messaging
> coming from members of Riverhead Town Council and the Riverhead Town Police
> Department. For the past few months we have maintained a positive dialogue
> with Sean Walter, Riverhead Town Supervisor, regarding total preservation
> of the grasslands, runways and some neighboring areas at EPCAL. The main
> issue here is (grasslands) management, which the Town has not taken the
> initiative to do to date.  If you have visited lately you will notice the
> pitch pine encroaching into the grassland habitat due to a lack of mowing
> during the past decade.  To his credit, Supervisor Walter has publicly
> declared for several years that he wanted a "group", such as an NGO, to
> manage the grasslands portion, however to his discredit there has never
> been a formal announcement, aka request for proposals, seeking such
> assistance. He has also been against there NYS DEC having very much
> involvement in management ... until very recently.
>
> In May, leadership from Group for the East End and Eastern Long Island
> Audubon Society (ELIAS) had a very productive meeting with senior DEC
> Region 1 staff and NYS Senate and Assembly members and staff to develop a
> longterm grasslands/wildlife management solution. We are using the
> Shawangunk Grasslands NWR as a model since there are many similarities.
> Funding is the key and we are working on a few sources to make this a
> reality.  However, this will not solve the access problem immediately.
>
> *At this point the best thing anyone on this list can do is contact the
> Riverhead Town Council.*  Below are the emails for each, except
> Supervisor Walter who has a slight aversion to email.  He may take your
> call if you wish to speak with him and if you do please let him and each
> council member know that EPCAL is a vital resource for wildlife year-round
> and an important destination for birders, wildlife photographers, and
> nature enthusiasts in general.  Remind them that we visit their delis, farm
> stands, buy gas, etc.  From my experience, government officials take a
> surge of phone calls and emails very seriously and often base their
> decisions on feedback from not only their electorate but those making the
> most noise.
>
> Sean Walter - call: (631) 727-3200 x251 (email is not a viable option)
> John Dunleavy - dunle...@townofriverheadny.gov
> James Wooten - woo...@townofriverheadny.gov
> Jodi Giglio - gig...@townofriverheadny.gov
> Tim Hubbard - hubb...@townofriverheadny.gov
>
> If you would like additional info or ways to get more involved in EPCAL,
> kindly email me directly.  Thank you.
>
> Best regards,
> Aaron
>
>
> *Aaron Virgin*
> Vice President | Group for the East End
> Office: 631-765-6450 x218
> Mobile: 631-377-1303
> Email: acvir...@eastendenvironment.org  |
> Web: www.GroupfortheEastEnd.org 
>
> *Protecting the nature of the place **you love*
>
>
> On Tue, Aug 9, 2016 at 12:24 PM,  wrote:
>
>> Michael,
>>
>> Thanks for raising the issue again. I had hoped to make progress, but
>> sadly Sean Walters won re-election and continues his absurd (and silly)
>> stance.
>>
>> The good news is, from what I understand, Supervisor Walters and
>> Councilwoman Giglio are getting along well lately and Councilwoman Giglio
>> can be an asset to our "plight". I have spoken to her many times about
>> EPCAL and bird watching, she understands that people really enjoy it and
>> she drives through there very often.
>>
>> The last communications I had were essentially "going in the runway is
>> trespassing, we have no official policy, it's the only way to prevent drag
>> racing etc etc".
>>
>> Obviously, that is all BS. There are many ideas I raised that received no
>> response. They apparently issued a one day access to ELIAS for their CBC
>> and would "consider" granting special access on an extremely limited basis.
>>
>> At this point, I think the best course of action is to get one (or
>> several) organizations to go in on a joint letter, electronically signed by
>> everyone from this list who is willing, and submit it to the Board at a
>> public hearing. We should ask for access, for clarification on the rules,
>> for the reasons these rules exist, etc.
>>
>> I know Group for the East End is supportive of public acce

Re: [nysbirds-l] Any updates on EPCAL access?

[leormand]

Michael,

Thanks for raising the issue again. I had hoped to make progress, but sadly 
Sean Walters won re-election and continues his absurd (and silly) stance. 

The good news is, from what I understand, Supervisor Walters and Councilwoman 
Giglio are getting along well lately and Councilwoman Giglio can be an asset to 
our "plight". I have spoken to her many times about EPCAL and bird watching, 
she understands that people really enjoy it and she drives through there very 
often. 

The last communications I had were essentially "going in the runway is 
trespassing, we have no official policy, it's the only way to prevent drag 
racing etc etc". 

Obviously, that is all BS. There are many ideas I raised that received no 
response. They apparently issued a one day access to ELIAS for their CBC and 
would "consider" granting special access on an extremely limited basis. 

At this point, I think the best course of action is to get one (or several) 
organizations to go in on a joint letter, electronically signed by everyone 
from this list who is willing, and submit it to the Board at a public hearing. 
We should ask for access, for clarification on the rules, for the reasons these 
rules exist, etc. 

I know Group for the East End is supportive of public access, as is ELIAS and I 
bet many more organizations. 

It's easy for the Supervisor to ignore a handful of people here and there. But 
a concerted effort would be difficult to brush aside - especially if combined 
with Newsday / News 12 articles and stories. They hate any bad press about 
their beloved EPCAL.



> On Aug 9, 2016, at 12:08 PM, Michael Schrimpf  
> wrote:
> 
> Has anyone heard anything recently from the Town of Riverhead about access to 
> the abandoned runway at EPCAL?
> 
> I regularly see drag-races on the runway, while I have been good about not 
> going past the end. Birders apparently continue to be stopped when they 
> wander out onto the runway - my friend and I were only a hundred meters or so 
> past the end when we were approached by an officer this morning.
> 
> We were courteous to the officer, obeyed his instructions to leave, and 
> didn't ask any questions, though his tone was rather condescending from the 
> very start. He also threatened us with jail-time for trespassing, just as has 
> happened to others in the past. Based on how briefly we were out there before 
> he showed up, we think there must be some sort of automatic monitoring system 
> that alerts authorities, so they must see everyone that uses it for anything.
> 
> I would really like to see some documentation from the Town about is and is 
> not allowed. If there is a double-standard when it comes to looking the other 
> way on the part of law enforcement, I feel that is something that must be 
> addressed.
> 
> If, on the other hand, there is a legitimate process for getting permits to 
> do some things (like flying model planes and drag-racing), I would like to 
> have the ability to apply for access to go birding. At the very least, I feel 
> that the "no trespassing" signs should look a bit more modern than big 
> concrete blocks that look like they've been there since Northrup-Grumman 
> operated the place. It should also be made clear whether birders can cross 
> the southwest end of that runway to access the paths that go up towards 
> Veterans Memorial Park (at the moment, you need to walk past the barriers to 
> get there - and I have never before been stopped for doing that).
> 
> I will probably send a letter to the Town, much like Luke Ormand did a while 
> back, but I am wondering what others in the community have heard before I 
> take any action. I worry that without more regular "feedback" from birders, 
> our concerns about use of the area might be easy to ignore.
> 
> Michael Schrimpf
> Suffolk County
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[nysbirds-l] Tern species correction

[leormand]

As Derek Rogers points out - the Terns I photographed at Robinsons pond are 
FORSTER's terns, not common terns. 

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[nysbirds-l] Common terns and laughing gulls - East Patchogue

[leormand]

On Saturday and Sunday I observed common terns and laughing gulls foraging over 
Robinsons Pond on south country road in east Patchogue. 

Interesting observations included adult terns feeding juveniles, laughing gulls 
harassing terns and making them drop their catch, laughing gulls catching their 
own fish and the variety of fish species being caught. 

Additional birds included great egrets, snowy egrets, great blue heron and DC 
cormorants. 

For photos and more details check out my blog post: 
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[nysbirds-l] Carmans River

[leormand]

I paddleboarded down the carmans River and back today between Montauk highway 
and little neck run. Plenty of osprey and other expected birds. Highlights 
include many calling marsh wrens and one adult bald eagle near the known nest 
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[nysbirds-l] Ravens nest - Patchogue village

[leormand]

I have not actually confirmed this - but an 90% certain there is a Ravens nest 
atop a cell tower structure in Patchogue village. The best spot to view the 
nest is from the front of the Knights of Columbus building at the intersection 
of Edwards St and Bailey Ave (south of Montauk highway). 

I have seen Ravens several times at this location and this weekend I observed 
one Raven on the tower and a second flying to the top where there appeared to 
be a stick structure. 

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[nysbirds-l] East Patchogue and Bellport Village Birds

[leormand .]

On my morning run I noticed three (3) species of swallows hawking insects
over Robinsons pond (north side of S. Country Road) - Northern
Rough-winged, Tree and Barn.  Additionally, there was a lone Glossy Ibis on
the east side of the pond mixed among several species of gulls including a
few breeding plumaged Laughing Gulls.  A handful of Male Goldfinches were
observed as well.

While running down S. Howell's Lane in Bellport I watched an American Crow
snap sticks off a tree and then carry them to a nearby under-construction
nest in a large pine.  Mother's Beach at the end of the road was quiet with
one osprey on a nest.

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[nysbirds-l] Adult Bald Eagle - Yaphank

[leormand]

For at least two (2) days there has been an Adult Bald Eagle at the Suffolk 
County Department of Health Services facility in Yaphank, just south of the LIE 
(next to the SC Farm for those familiar). The bird can at least fly short 
distances, however it is allowing close approach and may have an issue with one 
eye. The NYSDEC and Fish and Wildlife have been advised. 

If anyone has any additional information or observations that may be helpful 
please email me, thanks. 

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[nysbirds-l] Tern - swan River

[leormand]

I just observed a species of teen flying south along the swan River toward the 
great South Bay. Looked like a common term based on size but can't be certain. 

- Luke, east Patchogue 
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[nysbirds-l] Glossy Ibis - bluebirds - EPCAL

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On my way to EPCAL I spied 6 glossy ibis feeding in the mulch piles on the east 
side of wading river road, just north of the LIE. I have seen these birds here 
over the past several years, must be good eating. Also, I caution anyone 
against stopping for more than a quick glance as the property owners are, not 
the friendliest folk. 

EPCAL was quiet aside from bluebirds and some goldfinches chasing one another. 
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[nysbirds-l] Common Ravens - Brookhaven

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The Raven at Brookhaven town hall continues to be a regular visitor seen 
throughout the day over the last few weeks. 

I spotted another Raven loafing on the cell tower in Patchogue village, south 
of Montauk highway and WEST of the big radio tower that houses an osprey nest. 

Also there were at least 4 common loons in breeding plumage in shinnecock bay 
on Sunday near Oaklands marina 
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[nysbirds-l] Common Raven - farmingville

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This afternoon I observed a common Raven being chased off by a goose at 
Brookhaven Town Hall. The goose was defending its nest and I'm assuming the 
Raven was trying to steal an egg. With quite a few geese nests around the 
building and seeing a Raven for a second time in a month it will be interesting 
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[nysbirds-l] Corey pond - ridge

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A late morning walk around Corey Pond in ridge yielded 3 pairs of wood ducks 
and 1 turkey vulture. On Wednesday evening I had 1 Short-eared owl at EPCAL but 
virtually nothing else 

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[nysbirds-l] raven - calverton

[leormand .]

After attending the LINH conference at BNL I headed to EPCAL to see if the
owls wanted to come out early. No sign of SEO's by 5:30 (and Riverhead PD
showed up to tell people they CAN'T walk on the concrete runway) but there
was a Raven being harassed by crows by Calverton Cemetery.  Coincidentally,
there was a dead cedar waxwing on the side of the road.

Not much else to note at EPCAL aside from a red-tailed hawk, some kestrels
and TVs

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[nysbirds-l] Ravens - farmingville

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Two Ravens are eating a squirrel at Brookhaven town hall in farmingville 

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[nysbirds-l] Glossy ibis

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Two glossy ibis at robinsons pond in east patchogue this morning. The pond is 
on the north side of south country road. 



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[nysbirds-l] East Patchogue

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I saw a Glossy Ibis on the eastern shoreline of Robinson's Pond in East
Patchogue around noon (the pond is on the north side of south country road)
.

At Swan River Preserve from 5-6 I observed the following:
Hair woodpeckers
Cedar Waxwings
Yellow Warblers
Baltimore Orioles
Red-winged Blackbirds
Grackles
Killdeer
Swan chasing geese and goslings from the ponds island

I also heard treefrogs calling

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[nysbirds-l] swan river preserve - east patchogue

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An evening visit to the Swan River Preserve in East Patchogue (just south
of Swan Lake, Montauk Highway) yielded a continuing Glossy Ibis, a noisy
flock of Cedar Waxwings (largely feeding in the center island and hanging
on adjacent trees), an osprey being harassed by red-winged black birds, a
killdeer (center island) and a family of swans and several families of
geese.

If someone has never seen a glossy ibis before (up close) or wants good
photos - this is a great spot to go.  The bird is a bit skittish, but pick
a spot and wait for it to come by - the pond is so small it won't take
long.  I don't know if it's there during mid-day (a stop by today at 12:30
did not yield the bird) but I've heard it's there in the morning (possibly
with others) and has been there the last few evenings.

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[nysbirds-l] Glossy Ibis - east Patchogue

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On my morning run along Roe avenue I saw a glossy ibis flying. This evening 
while biking around Swan River Preserve (just south of Swan Lake - about 1.5 
miles north of where I saw the glossy this morning) I observed a glossy ibis 
feeding in the ponds. There were also several geese family and a large swan 
family - unfortunate side effects of creating this new habitat. 
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[nysbirds-l] common raven - east patchogue

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While on my morning run, just west of the Swan River (and south of Montauk
Highway) I observed several crows and an Osprey above some trees - I then
heard the unmistakeable call of a Common Raven.  The Osprey seemed to
disappear while the crows mobbed the crown of a tree.  I never saw the
raven - making me wonder if that was what the crows were mobbing?

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[nysbirds-l] swan river preserve

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The other day there were two (2) blue-winged teal on the pond.  This
morning, during a cleanup, I observed two (2) killdeer feeding on the
mudflats.

On a non-bird note, there are some rainbow trout in the river adjacent to
the ponds.

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[nysbirds-l] south shore bald eagles - lots of osprey

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Yesterday my wife and I visited the Eagle nest and observed the "adult" on
the nest with the sub-adult in a nearby tree.  After awhile it took off and
went hunting and was harassed periodically by other osprey that have
established territory.  We also observed a pair of osprey breeding and saw
some sky-dancing with the male offering a fresh river herring.

I would expect the eagles to be hatching very shortly... though I'm leaving
for vacation in a week so I won't be able to get in much observation for
awhile.

Does anyone know what happens if they aren't successful? Do they stay in
the same area near the nest or do they go wander?   Thanks

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[nysbirds-l] Letter to Riverhead Town Board RE- EPCAL

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All:

I have drafted and sent a letter to the Riverhead Town Board regarding
runway access to EPCAL and have included some of my favorite images.  The
letter and images can be seen by viewing the link below.  I encourage all
of you who have visited EPCAL over the years to contact the Board.  If our
voices are strong, we cannot be ignored.  Intimidating people who are
birding on public land with the threat of JAIL is absurd and preposterous.
Thank you.

http://birdsoflongisland.blogspot.com/2015/04/epcal-letter-to-riverhead-town-board.html

On a note related to actual birds, I saw a Merlin devouring a small bird
this morning while on my morning run in East Patchogue.



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[nysbirds-l] Eagle and some Warblers - Snowy Owl report

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According to a post on facebook the Snowy Owl is still present along Dune
Road.

The Bald Eagle nest I've been frequenting was business as usual
sub-adult on the nest, adult about 1/4 mile out on the marsh.  After a
while the bird took off and circled high above the bay.  An Osprey also
passed by with a flounder.

Robert Cushman Park (near the BNL boundary, Manorville) had a lot of very
active Pine Warblers.

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[nysbirds-l] EPCAL Kestrels - no snowy owl

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My wife and I looked (without much effort) along dune road for the Snowy
Owl and did not find it.

EPCAL (calverton grasslands) had a minimum of 30 Kestrel on the western
runway - with probably an equal amount on the easter (potentially a bit
less due to the operation of the skydive outfit today).  The birds were
literally everywhere and there was a lot of movement.  Plenty of red-tailed
hawks as well, only a few eastern meadowlarks.

2 Osprey at Woodhull dam in Riverside including one right above my head
patiently waiting for a fish to show up so it could pounce with as little
effort as possible.

Yesterday I visited one of the Long Island South Shore Bald Eagle nests.
The "adult" was way out on the marsh and sat there, refusing to move
despite osprey, crows and a few passing boats.  There were at least 6
osprey in the vicinity, all posturing for territory and the nest across the
creek from the Eagle featured 2 birds with some courtship display including
"sky-dancing" and delivering a freshly caught fish.

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