Re: [nysbirds-l] Belted kingfisher question
Tom, I was at the Rondout Reservoir this morning and had an adult and juvenile. I am also aware of at least a couple in Wurtsboro. There was a pair at the Bashakill for a couple of months, but they seemed to finally move on, water was exceptionally high in May and June. John Haas On Wednesday, July 3, 2019 12:26:37 PM EDT, Jonathan Perez wrote: Thank you. With that said, while South of Ulster Cty but still North of the city, Rockefeller State Park had two last weekend when I hiked the little streams and lake. Best, Jonathan Please excuse my brevity. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 3, 2019, at 11:54 AM, Gerald Smith wrote: If memory serves it was a tough winter in the Southeastern states with freezes It may be that this species and other continental wintering species took a hit that has been exasperated by this springs monsoons in the Northeastern States Birds rise above it all On Jul 3, 2019, at 11:31, MB Warburton wrote: Hello TomI live in Potsdam, St. Lawrence County and I have a large swamp on my land and I am sorry to say I have noticed a lack of Kingfishers on my property, as well as at other locations where I look for them each year. St.Lawrence County has numerous wetland areas that I frequently visit to look for birds and it seems the Kingfishers are missing. I noticed a drop in them last year too but I cannot say I have any idea as to why, it is one of my favorite birds. Mary Beth WarburtonPotsdam, NY On Jul 3, 2019, at 11:12 AM, Thomas Rhindress wrote: To the group, especially my fellow Upstaters, I live in Ulster County, with approximately 1000 feet of frontage along Roundout Creek. During the summers of 2017 and 2018, I would see/hear kingfishers daily. This summer I have observed them 2 or 3 times. Are others seeing a similar lack of kingfishers? We had way above average rain from August to early October last year. Wondering if this may have had negative impact on prey availability, or on last year's nest success. Thanks for any input, Tom Rhindress -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds ABA Please submit your observations to eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds ABA Please submit your observations to eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds ABA Please submit your observations to eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds ABA Please submit your observations to eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Belted kingfisher question
Tom, I was at the Rondout Reservoir this morning and had an adult and juvenile. I am also aware of at least a couple in Wurtsboro. There was a pair at the Bashakill for a couple of months, but they seemed to finally move on, water was exceptionally high in May and June. John Haas On Wednesday, July 3, 2019 12:26:37 PM EDT, Jonathan Perez wrote: Thank you. With that said, while South of Ulster Cty but still North of the city, Rockefeller State Park had two last weekend when I hiked the little streams and lake. Best, Jonathan Please excuse my brevity. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 3, 2019, at 11:54 AM, Gerald Smith wrote: If memory serves it was a tough winter in the Southeastern states with freezes It may be that this species and other continental wintering species took a hit that has been exasperated by this springs monsoons in the Northeastern States Birds rise above it all On Jul 3, 2019, at 11:31, MB Warburton wrote: Hello TomI live in Potsdam, St. Lawrence County and I have a large swamp on my land and I am sorry to say I have noticed a lack of Kingfishers on my property, as well as at other locations where I look for them each year. St.Lawrence County has numerous wetland areas that I frequently visit to look for birds and it seems the Kingfishers are missing. I noticed a drop in them last year too but I cannot say I have any idea as to why, it is one of my favorite birds. Mary Beth WarburtonPotsdam, NY On Jul 3, 2019, at 11:12 AM, Thomas Rhindress wrote: To the group, especially my fellow Upstaters, I live in Ulster County, with approximately 1000 feet of frontage along Roundout Creek. During the summers of 2017 and 2018, I would see/hear kingfishers daily. This summer I have observed them 2 or 3 times. Are others seeing a similar lack of kingfishers? We had way above average rain from August to early October last year. Wondering if this may have had negative impact on prey availability, or on last year's nest success. Thanks for any input, Tom Rhindress -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds ABA Please submit your observations to eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds ABA Please submit your observations to eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds ABA Please submit your observations to eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds ABA Please submit your observations to eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Golden-crowned Sparrow - latest update
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[nysbirds-l] Golden-crowned Sparrow - latest update
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[nysbirds-l] Golden-crowned Sparrow update
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[nysbirds-l] Golden-crowned Sparrow update
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[nysbirds-l] Trumpeter Swan
Thanks to all for your input over the last day with this bird. This is a first county record for Sullivan and we're glad to add it to our list. Congratulations to all of you who've come to see the bird as well! John Haas Wurtsboro, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Trumpeter Swan
Thanks to all for your input over the last day with this bird. This is a first county record for Sullivan and we're glad to add it to our list. Congratulations to all of you who've come to see the bird as well! John Haas Wurtsboro, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Possible Trumpeter Swan at the Bashakill
On Wednesday morning Scott Baldinger found a swan at the Bashakill. It was viewed from a great distance and we initially identified the bird as a Tundra Swan. Once we were able to view many of the photos taken yesterday, we suspected the bird may be a Trumpeter Swan. The bird continues this morning and many more photos have been taken. A couple of dozen birders have seen the bird and we believe it is a Trumpeter. We would like some input from individuals who have more experience with the species than we do. We all have experience with Tundra and some of us with Trumpeter. For anyone interested, please see the ebird reports for Tundra Swan for Sullivan County dated 4/12. For additional photos and more description of the bird can be found on my blog at https://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com We would appreciate feedback from those in the know to help get a conclusive ID of this bird. As of this writing, the bird continues across from the Main Boat Launch at the Bashakill. John Haas Wurtsboro, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Possible Trumpeter Swan at the Bashakill
On Wednesday morning Scott Baldinger found a swan at the Bashakill. It was viewed from a great distance and we initially identified the bird as a Tundra Swan. Once we were able to view many of the photos taken yesterday, we suspected the bird may be a Trumpeter Swan. The bird continues this morning and many more photos have been taken. A couple of dozen birders have seen the bird and we believe it is a Trumpeter. We would like some input from individuals who have more experience with the species than we do. We all have experience with Tundra and some of us with Trumpeter. For anyone interested, please see the ebird reports for Tundra Swan for Sullivan County dated 4/12. For additional photos and more description of the bird can be found on my blog at https://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com We would appreciate feedback from those in the know to help get a conclusive ID of this bird. As of this writing, the bird continues across from the Main Boat Launch at the Bashakill. John Haas Wurtsboro, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Hummingbird
I normally don't post to this list serve, but I have a question in regard to a hummingbird report. I haven't seen this mentioned on any list serve as of yet. A Rufous Hummingbird was reported to ebird yesterday and Sunday in Broome County. I have looked at the photos attached to the reports and though I am probably wrong, I think this bird is a candidate for a Calliope Hummingbird. I base my opinion on several factors. First, in one photo it shows what appears to be a beginning gorget with a distinct white line separating it from the eye. It is a long thin dark area where a gorget would normally begin. Because of the size of the photo, I can't say for certain that it is the gorget, but there is no other explanation for that line that I can think of. Also on shots of the perched bird, the wing-tips seem to be longer than the tail. This could be a good indication of Calliope. All other features could be interpreted for either species, but I think it is worth looking into. I tried to find contact information the person who posted the reports, but was unable to locate any. Hopefully someone with more knowledge than I can do some follow up on this bird and come to a definite identification. I would really be interested in the outcome. John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Hummingbird
I normally don't post to this list serve, but I have a question in regard to a hummingbird report. I haven't seen this mentioned on any list serve as of yet. A Rufous Hummingbird was reported to ebird yesterday and Sunday in Broome County. I have looked at the photos attached to the reports and though I am probably wrong, I think this bird is a candidate for a Calliope Hummingbird. I base my opinion on several factors. First, in one photo it shows what appears to be a beginning gorget with a distinct white line separating it from the eye. It is a long thin dark area where a gorget would normally begin. Because of the size of the photo, I can't say for certain that it is the gorget, but there is no other explanation for that line that I can think of. Also on shots of the perched bird, the wing-tips seem to be longer than the tail. This could be a good indication of Calliope. All other features could be interpreted for either species, but I think it is worth looking into. I tried to find contact information the person who posted the reports, but was unable to locate any. Hopefully someone with more knowledge than I can do some follow up on this bird and come to a definite identification. I would really be interested in the outcome. John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay
Bill Fiero and I traveled to Jamaica Bay today. If you are interested in how we made out, see details at http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com/ John Haas Wurtsboro, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay
Bill Fiero and I traveled to Jamaica Bay today. If you are interested in how we made out, see details at http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com/ John Haas Wurtsboro, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Sullivan County Stilt Sandpiper
for details see http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com/ John Haas, Wurtsboro, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Black-bellied Whistling Ducks - No
No sign this morning, we'll keep our eyes peeled for them. There is much habitat in the area, John Haas, Wurtsboro, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Black-bellied Whistling Ducks - No
No sign this morning, we'll keep our eyes peeled for them. There is much habitat in the area, John Haas, Wurtsboro, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Sullivan County Black-bellied Whistling Ducks
I haven't seen a post about this yet, so here it is. This morning six Black-bellied Whistling Ducks were discovered by a New York State DEC Canada Goose Bander. For details see my blog http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com/ John Haas Wurtsboro, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Sullivan County Black-bellied Whistling Ducks
I haven't seen a post about this yet, so here it is. This morning six Black-bellied Whistling Ducks were discovered by a New York State DEC Canada Goose Bander. For details see my blog http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com/ John Haas Wurtsboro, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Extralimital
While off topic, I thought this might be of interest to New York birders. A TUFTED PUFFIN has been found among the Atlantic Puffin Colony on Machias Seal Island off the coast of Jonesport Maine. The bird has been well photographed. To see the reports and photos simply go to the Maine RBA. This is an easily accessed location, trips go out daily, and may be a way for some to add this mega-rarity to their life list. I think this is a first record for the Atlantic. John Haas Wurtsboro, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Extralimital
While off topic, I thought this might be of interest to New York birders. A TUFTED PUFFIN has been found among the Atlantic Puffin Colony on Machias Seal Island off the coast of Jonesport Maine. The bird has been well photographed. To see the reports and photos simply go to the Maine RBA. This is an easily accessed location, trips go out daily, and may be a way for some to add this mega-rarity to their life list. I think this is a first record for the Atlantic. John Haas Wurtsboro, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Willow Ptarmigan
Today, Scott Baldinger and I traveled to Point Peninsula, New York for the WILLOW PTARMIGAN. We had a great afternoon. For more details see http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com/ John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Willow Ptarmigan
Today, Scott Baldinger and I traveled to Point Peninsula, New York for the WILLOW PTARMIGAN. We had a great afternoon. For more details see http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com/ John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Sullivan County Cackling Geese
For details see http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com/ John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Sullivan County Cackling Geese
For details see http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com/ John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Long Island South Shore
Lance Verdarame and I spent a very productive day at Shinnecock Inlet and Dune Road today. For details see http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Long Island South Shore
Lance Verdarame and I spent a very productive day at Shinnecock Inlet and Dune Road today. For details see http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Snowy Owl Passes
For follow up story: http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Snowy Owl Passes
For follow up story: http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Sullivan County Snowy Owl in Rehab
For story: http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Sullivan County Snowy Owl in Rehab
For story: http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Sullivan County Snowy Owls
For story http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Sullivan County Snowy Owls
For story http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Ruddy Turnstone Follow Up
For those interested, go to http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com/ John H. Haas, Wurtsboro, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Ruddy Turnstone Follow Up
For those interested, go to http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com/ John H. Haas, Wurtsboro, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Sullivan County Shore Birds
The storms coming through today did their job. A nice day of shore birds at Morningside Park, including a first county record. For further details see http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com/ John H. Haas Wurtsboro, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Sullivan County Shore Birds
The storms coming through today did their job. A nice day of shore birds at Morningside Park, including a first county record. For further details see http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com/ John H. Haas Wurtsboro, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Long Island
Yesterday, 6/23, Renee Davis and I traveled to Cupsogue to try again for our state Arctic Tern. You can see how we did (similar to Bob's post) by going to http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com there are also a few photos with the story. John Haas Wurtsboro, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Long Island
Yesterday, 6/23, Renee Davis and I traveled to Cupsogue to try again for our state Arctic Tern. You can see how we did (similar to Bob's post) by going to http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com there are also a few photos with the story. John Haas Wurtsboro, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Population Decline?
I am pleased to report that in Sullivan County, Ulster County and at least parts of Orange County not only is there no decline, but in some cases increases. Chestnut-sided Warbler is actually abundant at Wolf Brook and increased at the Bashakill. Cerulean Warbler (Bashakill) and Hooded Warbler are both showing increases at those locations. Ovenbirds are abundant everywhere. Grosbeaks, Orioles and Tanagers seem to be in good numbers as well. Cuckoos are the best in a couple of years. American Redstart does seem to be down at Wolf Brook, but is everywhere at the Bashakill. Scott Baldinger reports similar numbers on his Ulster County weekly bird walks. John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Population Decline?
I am pleased to report that in Sullivan County, Ulster County and at least parts of Orange County not only is there no decline, but in some cases increases. Chestnut-sided Warbler is actually abundant at Wolf Brook and increased at the Bashakill. Cerulean Warbler (Bashakill) and Hooded Warbler are both showing increases at those locations. Ovenbirds are abundant everywhere. Grosbeaks, Orioles and Tanagers seem to be in good numbers as well. Cuckoos are the best in a couple of years. American Redstart does seem to be down at Wolf Brook, but is everywhere at the Bashakill. Scott Baldinger reports similar numbers on his Ulster County weekly bird walks. John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Smith's Longspur at Shawangunk Grasslands
For anyone who might be interested, I have posted some of my shots of the Smith's Longspur on my blog. http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com Thanks goes out to Tom Burke and Gail Benson for finding this great bird and Curt McDermott for keeping us posted and Ralph Tabor for his fine work at the refuge. John Haas Wurtsboro, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Smith's Longspur at Shawangunk Grasslands
For anyone who might be interested, I have posted some of my shots of the Smith's Longspur on my blog. http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com Thanks goes out to Tom Burke and Gail Benson for finding this great bird and Curt McDermott for keeping us posted and Ralph Tabor for his fine work at the refuge. John Haas Wurtsboro, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Sullivan County Major Fallout
http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com for results, John Haas, Wurtsboro, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Sullivan County Major Fallout
http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com for results, John Haas, Wurtsboro, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Ross's Goose and Tundra Swans
Though the Snow Goose flock at the Camel Farm took off this morning, they returned in about an hour. Down to about 1,000 birds at this time, the Ross's Goose was immediately spotted. They remained at the farm for the remainder of the morning and were still present when we passed by at 1 pm. About 20 minutes after our arrival, Renee Davis spotted the Tundra Swans flying in. They landed in the smaller pond off the left of the main pond. All birds were still present at last look. The first winter Ross's was not seen today to my knowledge, but the flock was down by at least a couple of thousand birds. John Haas Wurtsboro, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Ross's Goose and Tundra Swans
Though the Snow Goose flock at the Camel Farm took off this morning, they returned in about an hour. Down to about 1,000 birds at this time, the Ross's Goose was immediately spotted. They remained at the farm for the remainder of the morning and were still present when we passed by at 1 pm. About 20 minutes after our arrival, Renee Davis spotted the Tundra Swans flying in. They landed in the smaller pond off the left of the main pond. All birds were still present at last look. The first winter Ross's was not seen today to my knowledge, but the flock was down by at least a couple of thousand birds. John Haas Wurtsboro, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Orange County Ross's Goose and Tundra Swans
present this morning at the Camel Farm http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com John Haas, Wurtsboro, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Orange County Ross's Goose and Tundra Swans
present this morning at the Camel Farm http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com John Haas, Wurtsboro, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Orange County Ross's Goose
Present at the Camel Farm among 4-5 thousand Snow Geese. No sign of Pink-footed Goose. For distant shots see my blog http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com John Haas, Wurtsboro, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Orange County Ross's Goose
Present at the Camel Farm among 4-5 thousand Snow Geese. No sign of Pink-footed Goose. For distant shots see my blog http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com John Haas, Wurtsboro, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose
Goose continues see Blog for details -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Fw: Orange County Pink-footed Goose Continues
--- On Sat, 3/2/13, vanh...@citlink.net wrote: From: vanh...@citlink.net Subject: Orange County Pink-footed Goose Continues To: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu Date: Saturday, March 2, 2013, 3:51 PM http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Orange County Pink-footed Goose Continues
http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Orange County Pink-footed Goose Continues
http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Fw: Orange County Pink-footed Goose Continues
--- On Sat, 3/2/13, vanh...@citlink.net vanh...@citlink.net wrote: From: vanh...@citlink.net vanh...@citlink.net Subject: Orange County Pink-footed Goose Continues To: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu Date: Saturday, March 2, 2013, 3:51 PM http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Orange County Pink-footed Goose Continues
http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Orange County Pink-footed Goose Continues
http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Orange County Pink-footed Goose
http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com Photo -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Orange County Pink-footed Goose
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[nysbirds-l] Unusual Cormorant
Thanks to everyone for the many responses. I've seen many juvenile Great Cormorants over the last twenty years, but never one in this plumage. Apparently it is a regular occurrence. Always learning something new with birding. John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Unusual Cormorant
Thanks to everyone for the many responses. I've seen many juvenile Great Cormorants over the last twenty years, but never one in this plumage. Apparently it is a regular occurrence. Always learning something new with birding. John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Unusual Cormorant at Rye Beach, Westchester County
Today I birded Westchester County. While scanning the beach and rocks at Rye Town Park I spotted an unusual cormorant on the rocks. The bird had an entirely white belly, throat, and chin. A defined line demarked the face, causing a black cap and white chin. The bill appeared thin. My first thought was Great Cormorant, but I'm not really sure about that. The bird remained on the rocks for the duration of my stay. If anyone has any input as to the identity of this bird I would appreciate the input. I have never seen a cormorant that resembled this bird. The less than stellar photos can be found on my blog at http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Unusual Cormorant at Rye Beach, Westchester County
Today I birded Westchester County. While scanning the beach and rocks at Rye Town Park I spotted an unusual cormorant on the rocks. The bird had an entirely white belly, throat, and chin. A defined line demarked the face, causing a black cap and white chin. The bill appeared thin. My first thought was Great Cormorant, but I'm not really sure about that. The bird remained on the rocks for the duration of my stay. If anyone has any input as to the identity of this bird I would appreciate the input. I have never seen a cormorant that resembled this bird. The less than stellar photos can be found on my blog at http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Virginia"s Warbler
Hot on the heals of our successful trek for the Northern Lapwings on Wednesday, a group of us (Renee Davis, Scott Baldinger, Lance Verderame and I) from Sullivan County headed down to Alley Pond Park this morning to make a second attempt at the Virginia's Warbler. We were only there about 20 minutes, when at 7:30 am Lance Verderame spotted the bird along one of the paths transecting the kettle. The bird was right along the path which was marked on Steve Walters map with a 10. The bird worked both sides of this path for about ten minutes, eventually crossing the paved trail on the 73rd Ave side and disappeared in the undergrowth between the trail and the street. While we had some excellent views, none in our group were successful in getting a photo. At least three other birders, Jay McGowan among them were able to see the bird. John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Virginias Warbler
Hot on the heals of our successful trek for the Northern Lapwings on Wednesday, a group of us (Renee Davis, Scott Baldinger, Lance Verderame and I) from Sullivan County headed down to Alley Pond Park this morning to make a second attempt at the Virginia's Warbler. We were only there about 20 minutes, when at 7:30 am Lance Verderame spotted the bird along one of the paths transecting the kettle. The bird was right along the path which was marked on Steve Walters map with a 10. The bird worked both sides of this path for about ten minutes, eventually crossing the paved trail on the 73rd Ave side and disappeared in the undergrowth between the trail and the street. While we had some excellent views, none in our group were successful in getting a photo. At least three other birders, Jay McGowan among them were able to see the bird. John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Amazing Waterfowl movement in Sullivan County
Today we experienced the single highest count ever of Brant passing through the county. A total of 1,184 Brant were tallied through the day. Almost all skeins were photographed as the birds passed low through the Bashakill. For further details of many waterfowl moving see my blog at http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com/ John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] While we are on the subject
The topic of the Hooded Crow reminded me of something I had noted last winter and never addressed. I couldn't help but notice that all mention of the Hooded Crow has been deleted from the New York and New Jersey Checklists on e-bird. When you bring up the bar charts, Hooded Crow is not there. Is there some other location that these records are logged? It seems odd to me that they would have been deleted. Whether or not a bird is accepted by the state committees seems irrelevant to its presence on the list. Certainly species like Red Jungle-fowl and Budgerigar (New Jersey) and Swan Goose and Mitred Parakeet (New York) remain on the e-bird state checklists. By the way, the Hooded Crow continues on "my e-bird" list, just not the state lists. Perhaps there is information I don't have about how these issues are handled. At any rate I would appreciate it if someone who knows the answer could fill us in on this topic. Thanks, John Haas Wurtsboro, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] While we are on the subject
The topic of the Hooded Crow reminded me of something I had noted last winter and never addressed. I couldn't help but notice that all mention of the Hooded Crow has been deleted from the New York and New Jersey Checklists on e-bird. When you bring up the bar charts, Hooded Crow is not there. Is there some other location that these records are logged? It seems odd to me that they would have been deleted. Whether or not a bird is accepted by the state committees seems irrelevant to its presence on the list. Certainly species like Red Jungle-fowl and Budgerigar (New Jersey) and Swan Goose and Mitred Parakeet (New York) remain on the e-bird state checklists. By the way, the Hooded Crow continues on my e-bird list, just not the state lists. Perhaps there is information I don't have about how these issues are handled. At any rate I would appreciate it if someone who knows the answer could fill us in on this topic. Thanks, John Haas Wurtsboro, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Sullivan County Connecticut Warbler continues
This morning I went to the Deli Fields before dawn in hopes of finding the Connecticut Warbler. After some searching and with some good fortune I found the bird in the same place its been being seen. Thanks Lance for your perseverance and help with this bird. For more details see http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com/ John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Sullivan County Connecticut Warbler continues
This morning I went to the Deli Fields before dawn in hopes of finding the Connecticut Warbler. After some searching and with some good fortune I found the bird in the same place its been being seen. Thanks Lance for your perseverance and help with this bird. For more details see http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com/ John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Sullivan County
Forster's Terns and Philadelphia Vireos http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite Continues
Thanks to a prompt call from Ken McDermott, I was able to get down to Sterling Forest Visitor Center in Orange County this morning to see the continuing Mississippi Kite. If anyone would like to see some pics of the bird, go to my blog at https://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite Continues
Thanks to a prompt call from Ken McDermott, I was able to get down to Sterling Forest Visitor Center in Orange County this morning to see the continuing Mississippi Kite. If anyone would like to see some pics of the bird, go to my blog at https://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Sullivan County Waterfowl Fallout
The heavy rains put down a lot of birds in the county yesterday. There was almost no detectable passerine movement, but Loons, Scoters, Cormorants etc as well as a few shorebirds put in an appearance. http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com for a complete account. John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Sullivan County Waterfowl Fallout
The heavy rains put down a lot of birds in the county yesterday. There was almost no detectable passerine movement, but Loons, Scoters, Cormorants etc as well as a few shorebirds put in an appearance. http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com for a complete account. John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Sullivan County Major Fallout
A major fallout ( perhaps the best in memory) occurred today at the Bashakill and nearby environs. Many species were seen in abundance, but the wood warbler show was spectacular. 24 species and one hybrid were seen. For an account of the day go to http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Bashakill Sullivan County
Just heard from Lance Verderame that the fallobut that Scott Baldinger and I experienced yesterday continues this morning. Many new species seen already today. For an account of whats been happening at the Bashakill, see my blog at http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Bashakill Sullivan County
Just heard from Lance Verderame that the fallobut that Scott Baldinger and I experienced yesterday continues this morning. Many new species seen already today. For an account of whats been happening at the Bashakill, see my blog at http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Sullivan County Major Fallout
A major fallout ( perhaps the best in memory) occurred today at the Bashakill and nearby environs. Many species were seen in abundance, but the wood warbler show was spectacular. 24 species and one hybrid were seen. For an account of the day go to http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Bashakill - Orange-Crowned Warbler
Many first of the year migrants have been coming through or arriving at the Bashakill over the last couple of weeks. Highlights of these have been American Bittern, Common Gallinule, Brown Thrashers (three pairs breeding already) Pied-billed Grebes (already breeding) Rusty Blackbirds and an abundance of passerines. Warblers highlighted the day today with at least 11 species now being seen. The highlight however was an ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLER. Initially spotted by Arlene Borko, we soon relocated the bird whose identity was unknown. The bird was quite cooperative, feeding in Barberry only six feet off the ground and 15 feet from us. It quickly became clear it was OCWA. Olive-green back, gray green underparts faintly streaked. Dark eye line and thin bill. Yellow undertail coverts and no other markings (wing bars etc) cinched the ID. This was only my third OCWA in the county. The bird was found at approximately 1021 South Road. It remained in view for over five minutes, but was unable to be located after that. With dozens of warblers present at this spot, it may still be around. John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Sullivan County Whip-poor-wills
I went out to try for Whips this evening, hoping they might be in early as so many other species have been. I found three calling Whips on Pine Kill Road in their usual spot. Also present were two Woodcock, a singing Winter Wren and a gobbling Turkey, all after dark. Earlier in the week I had Northern Parula (4/16) twelve days earlier than previous early record and Yellow Warbler (4/17) five days earlier than previous early record. John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Sullivan County Whip-poor-wills
I went out to try for Whips this evening, hoping they might be in early as so many other species have been. I found three calling Whips on Pine Kill Road in their usual spot. Also present were two Woodcock, a singing Winter Wren and a gobbling Turkey, all after dark. Earlier in the week I had Northern Parula (4/16) twelve days earlier than previous early record and Yellow Warbler (4/17) five days earlier than previous early record. John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Great day of birding in Lewis County
Renee Davis and I headed to Lewis County to try for the Gray-crowned Rosy-finch. If you would like to see how we made out check out my blog at http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Great day of birding in Lewis County
Renee Davis and I headed to Lewis County to try for the Gray-crowned Rosy-finch. If you would like to see how we made out check out my blog at http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Sullivan County
The White-winged Crossbills put on a nice show this morning for many observers. The males were singing and one did a Courtship Flight display. They were feeding right along the road. Many Pine Siskins were present as well. Before I arrived, Renee Davis found at least 2 Common Redpolls which a number of people got to see as well. Lance Verderame had the Northern Shrike this morning on Zylstra Road in Fosterdale. John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Sullivan County
The White-winged Crossbills put on a nice show this morning for many observers. The males were singing and one did a Courtship Flight display. They were feeding right along the road. Many Pine Siskins were present as well. Before I arrived, Renee Davis found at least 2 Common Redpolls which a number of people got to see as well. Lance Verderame had the Northern Shrike this morning on Zylstra Road in Fosterdale. John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Sullivan County Crossbills
Many people got to see the White-winged Crossbills today. There were about 15 (when I was present) and at least 100 Pine Siskins in the area along Cooley Road. The best way for people to find the bog is to take Rt 17 to exit 98 and take Parksville/Cooley Road east about 8 miles. So many people came for the winter finch irruptions in '08,'09,'10 that I thought everyone was familier with the area. Sorry for not posting better directions. The bog is a large open area on the right side of the road among vast expanses of spruce trees. Other birds present today included 3 Red-breasted Nuthatch, 2 Brown Creeper, 2 Common Raven and 1 Bald Eagle. There are so many cones over several square miles of spruce trees that the Crossbills should remain in the area for some time. Good luck if you go. John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Crossbills
Just heard from Jim Schlickenreider, the Crossbill and Siskin flock is present at the Bog this morning. John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Crossbills
Just heard from Jim Schlickenreider, the Crossbill and Siskin flock is present at the Bog this morning. John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Sullivan County Crossbills
Many people got to see the White-winged Crossbills today. There were about 15 (when I was present) and at least 100 Pine Siskins in the area along Cooley Road. The best way for people to find the bog is to take Rt 17 to exit 98 and take Parksville/Cooley Road east about 8 miles. So many people came for the winter finch irruptions in '08,'09,'10 that I thought everyone was familier with the area. Sorry for not posting better directions. The bog is a large open area on the right side of the road among vast expanses of spruce trees. Other birds present today included 3 Red-breasted Nuthatch, 2 Brown Creeper, 2 Common Raven and 1 Bald Eagle. There are so many cones over several square miles of spruce trees that the Crossbills should remain in the area for some time. Good luck if you go. John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Sullivan County Great Day
This morning after checking the bash (a lot of waterfowl), I headed to Neversink to see how the winter finches were faring. I was not disappointed. I ran into several flocks of PINE SISKINS. I also spotted a few PURPLE FINCHES on Hunter Road. When I reached Cooley Bog, as I stepped out of the car I heard Click-click calls all around me. I immediately found (8) WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS in the tops of the trees in the same spot where they had bred in 2008. More calls could be heard all around and it was clear there were many many birds in the area. I had a total of 50-60 Pine Siskins there and at least (18) White-winged Crossbills. A Red-breasted Nuthatch and half a dozen Chickadees completed the count. I was able to view the birds and take some terrible pics over the next half hour. The birds then all moved into the vast stand of spruce, out of sight and eventually out of hearing range. I left and headed into Liberty and on Aden Hill Road found an adult NORTHERN GOSHAWK. For anyone interested in coming for the birds, I would expect morning is best and a wait is to be expected as these birds are clearly moving around a lot. Also of note, an adult NORTHER SHRIKE continues on Zylstra Road in Fosterdale. Good luck if you come. John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Sullivan County Great Day
This morning after checking the bash (a lot of waterfowl), I headed to Neversink to see how the winter finches were faring. I was not disappointed. I ran into several flocks of PINE SISKINS. I also spotted a few PURPLE FINCHES on Hunter Road. When I reached Cooley Bog, as I stepped out of the car I heard Click-click calls all around me. I immediately found (8) WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS in the tops of the trees in the same spot where they had bred in 2008. More calls could be heard all around and it was clear there were many many birds in the area. I had a total of 50-60 Pine Siskins there and at least (18) White-winged Crossbills. A Red-breasted Nuthatch and half a dozen Chickadees completed the count. I was able to view the birds and take some terrible pics over the next half hour. The birds then all moved into the vast stand of spruce, out of sight and eventually out of hearing range. I left and headed into Liberty and on Aden Hill Road found an adult NORTHERN GOSHAWK. For anyone interested in coming for the birds, I would expect morning is best and a wait is to be expected as these birds are clearly moving around a lot. Also of note, an adult NORTHER SHRIKE continues on Zylstra Road in Fosterdale. Good luck if you come. John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Slaty-backed Gull - NO
Many birders held vigil for the Slaty-backed Gull this afternoon. Unfortunately, the gull didn't show. I think it is a real possibility that the gull will return. Previous SBGU's in the Hudson Valley have remained for extended periods. If this is true and the gulls routine can be determined, there is still a good chance people will get to see this bird. A nice consolation prize was a total of 5 Iceland Gulls. There was also a nice CACKLING GOOSE on the Wallkill River at Lippincott Road found by Tom Burke. John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Slaty-backed Gull - NO
Many birders held vigil for the Slaty-backed Gull this afternoon. Unfortunately, the gull didn't show. I think it is a real possibility that the gull will return. Previous SBGU's in the Hudson Valley have remained for extended periods. If this is true and the gulls routine can be determined, there is still a good chance people will get to see this bird. A nice consolation prize was a total of 5 Iceland Gulls. There was also a nice CACKLING GOOSE on the Wallkill River at Lippincott Road found by Tom Burke. John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Slaty-backed Gull
Just to clarify my previous post, Curt positively identified the gull, I was agreeing with his identification. John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Slaty-backed Gull
I have posted a few of Curt McDermott's photos of an adult Slaty-backed Gull at the Beacon Train Station on the Hudson River. Upon reviewing the many photos Curt took of the bird I have concluded it is none other than a Slaty-backed Gull. Congratulations to Curt on a great find. Photos can be viewed on my blog at http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Slaty-backed Gull
I have posted a few of Curt McDermott's photos of an adult Slaty-backed Gull at the Beacon Train Station on the Hudson River. Upon reviewing the many photos Curt took of the bird I have concluded it is none other than a Slaty-backed Gull. Congratulations to Curt on a great find. Photos can be viewed on my blog at http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Slaty-backed Gull
Just to clarify my previous post, Curt positively identified the gull, I was agreeing with his identification. John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Gray-crowned Rosy-finch
First, congratulations to Dave Rankin on such a great find. Secondly, I am surprised no one has made comment on this bird. It would as far as I can tell be a first record for New York. The photos are clearly a Gray-crowned Rosy-finch, and the timing is perfect for a vagrant of this species. Since I knew nothing about Rosy-finches vagrancy to the east, I checked it out and was surprised at what I found. Though not frequent, it certainly does occur. Here is what I've found: E-bird: 1 - McComb, Michigan 3/11/84 1 - Lucas, Ohio 2/26/86 1 - Will, Illinois 11/17/90 1 - two days Chelmford, Ontario, CAN 1/30 - 1/31/05 1 - Chippewa, Michigan 2/14/05 1 - apparently wintered: Barago, Michigan 12/17/06 12/21/06 12/30/06 3/16/07 >From state and province records: 1 - accepted report Quebec Avian Records Committee (date location I was unable to find) 1 - Gorham Maine - wintered at feeder 12/15/36 - 3/10/37 captured and banded on 3/7/37 Hopefully, there will be followup on this bird,with possible repeat sightings. If weather eventually turns bad, close watch at feeders is warranted. John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
