A really good bird sighting always makes me think I have a really good
singing voice ! Being realistic, I drop the tune, but try to work out a
plan to see, and possibly hear, that avian prize ! Today was one of those
days ! With the prize being the adult, male, Calliope Hummingbird, found by
A really good bird sighting always makes me think I have a really good
singing voice ! Being realistic, I drop the tune, but try to work out a
plan to see, and possibly hear, that avian prize ! Today was one of those
days ! With the prize being the adult, male, Calliope Hummingbird, found by
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Subject: Correction to my post of 8/16/22, re: 7 immature White Ibis
From: robert adamo
Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2022 at 12:01 AM
To: NY2 BIRDS2
With credit to Glenn Quinn, who in his later post on 8/16//22, stated facts
that made me realize my memory
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Subject: Correction to my post of 8/16/22, re: 7 immature White Ibis
From: robert adamo
Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2022 at 12:01 AM
To: NY2 BIRDS2
With credit to Glenn Quinn, who in his later post on 8/16//22, stated facts
that made me realize my memory
First congratulations Patrice on a great sighting ! Since you've started
birding you have put the time and perseverance into your forays out of
doors, with many of us being impressed, but not surprised !
So here's what happened on 7/18/77, as best I can remember, without the
benefit of the fuller
First congratulations Patrice on a great sighting ! Since you've started
birding you have put the time and perseverance into your forays out of
doors, with many of us being impressed, but not surprised !
So here's what happened on 7/18/77, as best I can remember, without the
benefit of the fuller
Today, on my 5th try (8/13/22), I finally caught up with the Bar-tailed
Godwit at Cupsogue C.P. This frustrating period of time was mainly due to
my own shortcomings, ie, medical restraints, equipment limitations, newly
applied transportation concerns, and let us not forget the recent scorching
Today, on my 5th try (8/13/22), I finally caught up with the Bar-tailed
Godwit at Cupsogue C.P. This frustrating period of time was mainly due to
my own shortcomings, ie, medical restraints, equipment limitations, newly
applied transportation concerns, and let us not forget the recent scorching
Due to 2 mistakes, the 1st caused by my memory, and the 2nd by my computer,
I will now try to post the few birds of interest I saw on the above dates.
On Wednesday, I had my FOS Merlin perched in a tree just outside Gabreski
Airport, Westhampton. Next, on the bayside of Dune Rd., just e/o
Due to 2 mistakes, the 1st caused by my memory, and the 2nd by my computer,
I will now try to post the few birds of interest I saw on the above dates.
On Wednesday, I had my FOS Merlin perched in a tree just outside Gabreski
Airport, Westhampton. Next, on the bayside of Dune Rd., just e/o
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Drove Dune Rd. (between Post La. Bridge & Shinnicock Inlet) late this
afternoon. Highlights were:7 Great Egrets; A.Kestrel; 3 Lesser Yellowlegs;
and a pair of Killdeers.
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Drove Dune Rd. (between Post La. Bridge & Shinnicock Inlet) late this
afternoon. Highlights were:7 Great Egrets; A.Kestrel; 3 Lesser Yellowlegs;
and a pair of Killdeers.
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This afternoon I found myself birding on Dune Rd., from the Post La. Bridge
to Shinnicock Inlet, for the 4th day in a row ! Today's jaunt was very
quiet, although I did get 4 Boat-tailed Grackles ! Using this outing's low
production as a challenge, when I reached Montauk Highway on my way home,
This afternoon I found myself birding on Dune Rd., from the Post La. Bridge
to Shinnicock Inlet, for the 4th day in a row ! Today's jaunt was very
quiet, although I did get 4 Boat-tailed Grackles ! Using this outing's low
production as a challenge, when I reached Montauk Highway on my way home,
This afternoon, for the 3rd day in a row, I traveled Dune Road, from
Shinnicock Inlet to the Post Lane Bridge. Great Blue Herons were up, from 1
to 2, but the species of the trip was Boat-tailed Grackle. First seen as
they were preening, the small flock of 9 was made up by both males &
females,
This afternoon, for the 3rd day in a row, I traveled Dune Road, from
Shinnicock Inlet to the Post Lane Bridge. Great Blue Herons were up, from 1
to 2, but the species of the trip was Boat-tailed Grackle. First seen as
they were preening, the small flock of 9 was made up by both males &
females,
In my earlier post this evening, entitled "Sentinels of Spring", I, once
again, left out a timely item I meant to include. For the 2nd afternoon in
a row, at approximately the same time, in the same section of marsh, along
the same road, I had the same species and gender of the following bird...I
In my earlier post this evening, entitled "Sentinels of Spring", I, once
again, left out a timely item I meant to include. For the 2nd afternoon in
a row, at approximately the same time, in the same section of marsh, along
the same road, I had the same species and gender of the following bird...I
Once again, I did a few hours of birding this afternoon on Dune Rd.,
between Quogue and Hampton Bays, although I reversed the direction I
usually start at from the west (Quogue) beginning today from the east
(Shinnicock Inlet). Along the way there were 18 Red-winged Blackbirds*
(some singing) on
Once again, I did a few hours of birding this afternoon on Dune Rd.,
between Quogue and Hampton Bays, although I reversed the direction I
usually start at from the west (Quogue) beginning today from the east
(Shinnicock Inlet). Along the way there were 18 Red-winged Blackbirds*
(some singing) on
Spent a few, fairly quiet hours on Dune Rd. Sunday afternoon. Was rewarded
for my intrepidness with the sighting of a hunting, female N.Harrier, and 2
separate sightings of Killdeers, the first of a pair, followed by a
singleton.
Cheers,
Bob...no Ospreys though !
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Spent a few, fairly quiet hours on Dune Rd. Sunday afternoon. Was rewarded
for my intrepidness with the sighting of a hunting, female N.Harrier, and 2
separate sightings of Killdeers, the first of a pair, followed by a
singleton.
Cheers,
Bob...no Ospreys though !
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> Date: Fri, Mar 4, 2022 at 11:56 PM
> Subject: "New field" in Old Field
> To: NY BIRDS
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> Today, at ~ 1300, I saw what I hope will be the latest addition to
12:12 AM robert adamo wrote:
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> Today, at ~ 1300, I saw what I hope will be the latest addition to
First paragraph should have held only the following: Two of the meanings of
the word "field" found in Webster's 9th New College Dictionary are 1) land
containing a natural resource, and 2) a place where a battle is fought.
Sorry, Bob
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the word "field" found in Webster's 9th New College Dictionary are 1) land
containing a natural resource, and 2) a place where a battle is fought.
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Today, at ~ 1300, I saw what I hope will be the latest addition to my (and
countless others) NYS bird list...while also filling a myriad of other
"lists", i.e., life, hemisphere, region, county, etc. I was led into battle
by Patrice Domeischel, the very "finder" of this very possible super bird,
Today, at ~ 1300, I saw what I hope will be the latest addition to my (and
countless others) NYS bird list...while also filling a myriad of other
"lists", i.e., life, hemisphere, region, county, etc. I was led into battle
by Patrice Domeischel, the very "finder" of this very possible super bird,
Today (Monday) I decided to try for the N.Shrike again, what with it not
snowing yet ! Halfway there, I realized I forgot to call Mary Laura Lamont
to invite her along, as well as realizing I forgot to take my C-phone.
Making a command decision, I made a left on Penny La., heading for M.L's.,
and
Today (Monday) I decided to try for the N.Shrike again, what with it not
snowing yet ! Halfway there, I realized I forgot to call Mary Laura Lamont
to invite her along, as well as realizing I forgot to take my C-phone.
Making a command decision, I made a left on Penny La., heading for M.L's.,
and
Today was a day that, at least in part, should have been spent out of doors
! So, it was at ~ 1500 I headed east to Cutchogue, and it's fall
magnat...the sod fields around Oregon Road. On Depot Lane, s/o Oregon I met
a couple who summer on L.I., but live in Maryland. They had seen
Buff-breasted
Today was a day that, at least in part, should have been spent out of doors
! So, it was at ~ 1500 I headed east to Cutchogue, and it's fall
magnat...the sod fields around Oregon Road. On Depot Lane, s/o Oregon I met
a couple who summer on L.I., but live in Maryland. They had seen
Buff-breasted
The 26th started out with a dead battery on the Prius. It needed a jump
from our mechanic, who advised a good ride before shutting it off ! I
decided on a jaunt out east on Sound Ave, where in Jamesport, I came upon
16 Turkey Vultures slowly circling eastward (the largest # I've seen in
awhile,
The 26th started out with a dead battery on the Prius. It needed a jump
from our mechanic, who advised a good ride before shutting it off ! I
decided on a jaunt out east on Sound Ave, where in Jamesport, I came upon
16 Turkey Vultures slowly circling eastward (the largest # I've seen in
awhile,
On Wednesday, a quick mid-afternoon drive along Dune Rd., from the Quogue
Bridge to the Ponquogue Bridge, Hampton Bays, produced 3 Clapper Rails. A
pair, in the marsh, quite close to the road just e/o Dockers Res't. were
not shy. The 3rd rail was found in the marsh w/o the dirt road which
On Wednesday, a quick mid-afternoon drive along Dune Rd., from the Quogue
Bridge to the Ponquogue Bridge, Hampton Bays, produced 3 Clapper Rails. A
pair, in the marsh, quite close to the road just e/o Dockers Res't. were
not shy. The 3rd rail was found in the marsh w/o the dirt road which
Today, I was among the crowd ( ~ 20 coming & going) that feasted on the
impressive image of *Mycteria americana *as it fed along the e/s of
Beaverdam Creek, ~ 100 yards s/o Montauk Highway, at the intersection of
Mill Rd. I was part of a 3 car caravan that was "trolling" for the bird,
after
Today, I was among the crowd ( ~ 20 coming & going) that feasted on the
impressive image of *Mycteria americana *as it fed along the e/s of
Beaverdam Creek, ~ 100 yards s/o Montauk Highway, at the intersection of
Mill Rd. I was part of a 3 car caravan that was "trolling" for the bird,
after
After keeping an appointment at the VA Hospital in E.Northport, and
impressed by all the bird calls/songs I heard getting back to my car in the
parking lot - I made a command decision to stop at Sunken Meadow SP on my
way east. Since I haven't been birding for a while, today's haul put a
smile on
After keeping an appointment at the VA Hospital in E.Northport, and
impressed by all the bird calls/songs I heard getting back to my car in the
parking lot - I made a command decision to stop at Sunken Meadow SP on my
way east. Since I haven't been birding for a while, today's haul put a
smile on
When Willie Becker asked me to post the above, he was a day late getting to
me, and I compounded it by taking ~ 9 hours to get it on the
listserve...sorry !
On Thursday, ~ 1630 Willie had the bird flying east to west over Tobay
Sanctuary. His friend took the picture that Willie sent me - a SACR
When Willie Becker asked me to post the above, he was a day late getting to
me, and I compounded it by taking ~ 9 hours to get it on the
listserve...sorry !
On Thursday, ~ 1630 Willie had the bird flying east to west over Tobay
Sanctuary. His friend took the picture that Willie sent me - a SACR
Today at ~ 1600 hours there were a probable 38 Turkey Vultures, along with
3 Black Vultures at the above general location. The TV's were spread among
the Roanoke Ave Elementary School, the spruce trees just n/o the firehouse
right opposite the school, the spruce trees on the w/s/o Griffing Ave,
Today at ~ 1600 hours there were a probable 38 Turkey Vultures, along with
3 Black Vultures at the above general location. The TV's were spread among
the Roanoke Ave Elementary School, the spruce trees just n/o the firehouse
right opposite the school, the spruce trees on the w/s/o Griffing Ave,
Today's afternoon had too much sunshine to stay inside, so I headed north
and east of Riverhead to check for goose flocks - would you believe I
didn't see a single goose in my travels today...both in the air or on the
ground ! On Doctor's Path, n/o Reeve's Ave, I came upon a flock of ~ 20
Horned
Today's afternoon had too much sunshine to stay inside, so I headed north
and east of Riverhead to check for goose flocks - would you believe I
didn't see a single goose in my travels today...both in the air or on the
ground ! On Doctor's Path, n/o Reeve's Ave, I came upon a flock of ~ 20
Horned
After missing this bird on Monday (1/4) by 25 minutes, I found myself
getting on the LIE from Riverhead at 0540 this morning to try once more for
this rarity. Arriving on station at 0650 (possibly, the first seeker of the
day) I spent all of the time up to ~ 0800 near the sand-pile, until
noticing
After missing this bird on Monday (1/4) by 25 minutes, I found myself
getting on the LIE from Riverhead at 0540 this morning to try once more for
this rarity. Arriving on station at 0650 (possibly, the first seeker of the
day) I spent all of the time up to ~ 0800 near the sand-pile, until
noticing
Found 6 American Pipits feeding along road w/o above and hundreds
of C.Eiders, etc. in inlet, but did not have time to check out
Best sighting of day, Tom Burke & Gail Benson at inlet !
Cheers,
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Found 6 American Pipits feeding along road w/o above and hundreds
of C.Eiders, etc. in inlet, but did not have time to check out
Best sighting of day, Tom Burke & Gail Benson at inlet !
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Today,at mid-afternoon, I observed 37 "Toms" (no "Hens") feeding along the
w/s of a farm field, at the tree line ( probably in case a quick exit
became necessary). This is the largest concentration of this species I have
ever seen on L.I., or anywhere else, for that matter ! A truly amazing
Today,at mid-afternoon, I observed 37 "Toms" (no "Hens") feeding along the
w/s of a farm field, at the tree line ( probably in case a quick exit
became necessary). This is the largest concentration of this species I have
ever seen on L.I., or anywhere else, for that matter ! A truly amazing
Hi John,et al,
Thanks for keeping us informed - August 29 must have been "bananas on the
bridge" !
Cheers,
Bob
On Wed, Oct 7, 2020 at 8:38 AM TURNER wrote:
> The 2020 season for the Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch concluded last night
> with three nighthawks seen. As has been the case in past
Hi John,et al,
Thanks for keeping us informed - August 29 must have been "bananas on the
bridge" !
Cheers,
Bob
On Wed, Oct 7, 2020 at 8:38 AM TURNER wrote:
> The 2020 season for the Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch concluded last night
> with three nighthawks seen. As has been the case in past
Today, between 1715 and 1740, the # of vultures (since 9/22) at the
Riverhead Roost Complex* grew to ~ 40 birds, 30 definitely being T.V's,
with the remaining birds, while big and black, were buried in the Spruce
boughs, just enough for me to not be able to I.D**. them, in the short time
span
Today, between 1715 and 1740, the # of vultures (since 9/22) at the
Riverhead Roost Complex* grew to ~ 40 birds, 30 definitely being T.V's,
with the remaining birds, while big and black, were buried in the Spruce
boughs, just enough for me to not be able to I.D**. them, in the short time
span
Once again, on my return leg from the Riverhead Library, I swung by the
Roanoke Ave Elementary School, only to find it barren - however, right
opposite it atop the roof and antenna of the Riverhead Fire Dep't were 8
vultures...3 of them *Coragyps atratus* ! The time was 1515, the sun was in
Once again, on my return leg from the Riverhead Library, I swung by the
Roanoke Ave Elementary School, only to find it barren - however, right
opposite it atop the roof and antenna of the Riverhead Fire Dep't were 8
vultures...3 of them *Coragyps atratus* ! The time was 1515, the sun was in
Feeding at one of the filtering pools was a Lesser Yellowlegs, a Spotted
Sandpiper and 4 Least Sandpipers.
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Feeding at one of the filtering pools was a Lesser Yellowlegs, a Spotted
Sandpiper and 4 Least Sandpipers.
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Got out for a little birding around Riverhead this gorgeous afternoon, and
was duly rewarded. Found my 1st Killdeer of the season at the Riverhead
Buffalo Farm, c/o Roanoke & Reeves Aves. While driving through the
Riverhead Vulture Roosting Area, in addition to the single, airbourne
Turkey Vulture
Got out for a little birding around Riverhead this gorgeous afternoon, and
was duly rewarded. Found my 1st Killdeer of the season at the Riverhead
Buffalo Farm, c/o Roanoke & Reeves Aves. While driving through the
Riverhead Vulture Roosting Area, in addition to the single, airbourne
Turkey Vulture
>From its inception, the epicenter of the above has been the Roanoke Ave
Elementary School, right opposite the new Riverhead Fire Department
Headquarters Building. The chimney of the school has been the vultures
favorite resting spot on the school (I've seen as many as 16 birds on it at
the same
>From its inception, the epicenter of the above has been the Roanoke Ave
Elementary School, right opposite the new Riverhead Fire Department
Headquarters Building. The chimney of the school has been the vultures
favorite resting spot on the school (I've seen as many as 16 birds on it at
the same
This afternoon I happened on an adult COHA perched in a tree near the
intersection of Mill Rd. & Middle Rd., Riverhead. The bird stayed put while
I past it, turned around, lowered the window, readied the camera, and
slowly advanced to a spot directly opposite it. I then pushed the envelope
by
This afternoon I happened on an adult COHA perched in a tree near the
intersection of Mill Rd. & Middle Rd., Riverhead. The bird stayed put while
I past it, turned around, lowered the window, readied the camera, and
slowly advanced to a spot directly opposite it. I then pushed the envelope
by
Today, between ~ 4:30 & 4:45 P.M. there were ~ 34 turkey Vultures in the
spruce trees located between the 1st & 2nd houses on the w/s of Griffing
Ave,just s/o. Lincoln St., as well as 7 T.V's. on the chimney of the
Roanoke Ave Elementary School.
Cheers,
Bob
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Today, between ~ 4:30 & 4:45 P.M. there were ~ 34 turkey Vultures in the
spruce trees located between the 1st & 2nd houses on the w/s of Griffing
Ave,just s/o. Lincoln St., as well as 7 T.V's. on the chimney of the
Roanoke Ave Elementary School.
Cheers,
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With thanks to John Gluth, who, after congratulating me on finally
achieving a long sought species, cared enough to inform me of a couple of
"my bads" ! First, the upstate bird (Downsville) I referenced was not
N.Y.State's first Golden-crowned Sparrow, and the correct spelling of it's
finder's
With thanks to John Gluth, who, after congratulating me on finally
achieving a long sought species, cared enough to inform me of a couple of
"my bads" ! First, the upstate bird (Downsville) I referenced was not
N.Y.State's first Golden-crowned Sparrow, and the correct spelling of it's
finder's
After spending 4 days upstate in Oneonta pursuing the fortunes of Hartwick
College's basketball team (grandson #2 is a member) we arrived home Monday
night to answer John McNeil's call re: the "golden moment" (read lifer) he
had earlier in the day ! Today, the earliest I could get up to Brookside
After spending 4 days upstate in Oneonta pursuing the fortunes of Hartwick
College's basketball team (grandson #2 is a member) we arrived home Monday
night to answer John McNeil's call re: the "golden moment" (read lifer) he
had earlier in the day ! Today, the earliest I could get up to Brookside
During my first trip to the Riverhead Library after getting back from
Portugal, I found a total of 4 Black Vultures located in the center of the
roost area, which is visible from the library parking lot. At ~ 1410, there
were 2 atop the chimney of the Roanoke Ave Elementary School, while the
other
During my first trip to the Riverhead Library after getting back from
Portugal, I found a total of 4 Black Vultures located in the center of the
roost area, which is visible from the library parking lot. At ~ 1410, there
were 2 atop the chimney of the Roanoke Ave Elementary School, while the
other
We did not have an American Kestrel at the swamp location near New Paltz.
The full names of the two ladies in our party yesterday were Gail Norwood
and Christine Brown.
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We did not have an American Kestrel at the swamp location near New Paltz.
The full names of the two ladies in our party yesterday were Gail Norwood
and Christine Brown.
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During this past weekend ( 9 /13-15/ 19 ) I attended the NYSOA Annual
Meeting in Kingston. It was hosted by the Catskill Center for Conservation
and Development, with assistance by the John Burroughs Natural History
Society, and was highlighted by the keynote speaker at the Saturday
banquet,
During this past weekend ( 9 /13-15/ 19 ) I attended the NYSOA Annual
Meeting in Kingston. It was hosted by the Catskill Center for Conservation
and Development, with assistance by the John Burroughs Natural History
Society, and was highlighted by the keynote speaker at the Saturday
banquet,
With an apology to Arie Gilbert for my confusion re: the location he
provided for the A. Avocet at Mecox yesterday - his coordinates were
correct !
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With an apology to Arie Gilbert for my confusion re: the location he
provided for the A. Avocet at Mecox yesterday - his coordinates were
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After reading Arie Gilbert's post re: finding an A. Avocet at "Mecox" this
AM (although his coordinates put the bird at the Tiana Beach Bay Side
Marina, Dune Rd., E. Quogue) I found this Avocet at 4:30 PM, just a tad
east of the marina, at the sandy beach built up by the breach caused by our
last
After reading Arie Gilbert's post re: finding an A. Avocet at "Mecox" this
AM (although his coordinates put the bird at the Tiana Beach Bay Side
Marina, Dune Rd., E. Quogue) I found this Avocet at 4:30 PM, just a tad
east of the marina, at the sandy beach built up by the breach caused by our
last
First, kudos to Orhan Birol for his recent post of a pair of C.Ravens on
Shelter Islandwhich reminded me to follow up on a Raven sighting I had
a while back near the water tower on Pulaski St., in Riverhead. On
Wednesday afternoon, I did not see the bird (or, with my fingers crossed, a
pair)
First, kudos to Orhan Birol for his recent post of a pair of C.Ravens on
Shelter Islandwhich reminded me to follow up on a Raven sighting I had
a while back near the water tower on Pulaski St., in Riverhead. On
Wednesday afternoon, I did not see the bird (or, with my fingers crossed, a
pair)
Tuesday was a light-weight shirt day, with the temperature in the
mid-seventies, by the time Mary Laura Lamont called in the A.M., to alert
me to the lone, probable female, Evening Grosbeak she had at her
feeders.She was quite excited about her good fortune, for it had been 30
years since this
Tuesday was a light-weight shirt day, with the temperature in the
mid-seventies, by the time Mary Laura Lamont called in the A.M., to alert
me to the lone, probable female, Evening Grosbeak she had at her
feeders.She was quite excited about her good fortune, for it had been 30
years since this
Yesterday, late afternoon found me checking out the Baiting Hollow W.T.
Deer carcass, but it was not drawing any avian attention. I then stopped at
the Honda dealership to set up an appointment, and wound up watching a
single T.V. fly-over. This sighting motivated me to head toward the Roanoke
Ave
Yesterday, late afternoon found me checking out the Baiting Hollow W.T.
Deer carcass, but it was not drawing any avian attention. I then stopped at
the Honda dealership to set up an appointment, and wound up watching a
single T.V. fly-over. This sighting motivated me to head toward the Roanoke
Ave
The earliest I could check on the White-tailed Deer carcass today was 1800.
Just as I pulled over to park, a Red-tailed Hawk parked itself next to the
deer. A moment later it was actively feeding on it...or at least, was
trying to ! I say this because, after just a couple of minutes the bird
took
The earliest I could check on the White-tailed Deer carcass today was 1800.
Just as I pulled over to park, a Red-tailed Hawk parked itself next to the
deer. A moment later it was actively feeding on it...or at least, was
trying to ! I say this because, after just a couple of minutes the bird
took
Today, at 1715, I arrived at the location referred to by Mike Cooper on
3/24, and found the deer and the 2nd year plumaged eagle, which, while
standing next to the corpse, was constantly scanning its surroundings. The
1st bird that flew over somewhat near the deer & eagle ( ~ 150 ft to the
east,
Today, at 1715, I arrived at the location referred to by Mike Cooper on
3/24, and found the deer and the 2nd year plumaged eagle, which, while
standing next to the corpse, was constantly scanning its surroundings. The
1st bird that flew over somewhat near the deer & eagle ( ~ 150 ft to the
east,
"Robert the Right", after seeking the current status of the Golden-Crowned
Sparrow on this listserve, made the correct decision to pursue the bird on
Wednesday, 3/20/19, and was rewarded in fortuitous fashion ! "R the R", of
course, is Robert Lewis, and I congratulate him for his conviction, his
"Robert the Right", after seeking the current status of the Golden-Crowned
Sparrow on this listserve, made the correct decision to pursue the bird on
Wednesday, 3/20/19, and was rewarded in fortuitous fashion ! "R the R", of
course, is Robert Lewis, and I congratulate him for his conviction, his
Monday night, at dusk (between 7 & 7:15) after helping at the
Congregationalist Church's Soup Kitchen, I drove past the Roanoke Ave
Elementary School ( the "Hub" of the R/V/R) only to find no vultures on the
school's chimney, or in the immediate vicinity. I then headed toward the
Riverhead
Monday night, at dusk (between 7 & 7:15) after helping at the
Congregationalist Church's Soup Kitchen, I drove past the Roanoke Ave
Elementary School ( the "Hub" of the R/V/R) only to find no vultures on the
school's chimney, or in the immediate vicinity. I then headed toward the
Riverhead
At ~ 1530, while traveling n/e on Northville Turnpike, Riverhead, a male
N.Harrier came charging across the road, after passing by an old potato
barn at a height no more than half way up the barn - a real "pick-er up a"
! Awhile afterward, between 1600-1615, there were 22 Turkey Vultures on or
At ~ 1530, while traveling n/e on Northville Turnpike, Riverhead, a male
N.Harrier came charging across the road, after passing by an old potato
barn at a height no more than half way up the barn - a real "pick-er up a"
! Awhile afterward, between 1600-1615, there were 22 Turkey Vultures on or
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